August Favorites ~ 2021
Good Morning Everyone,
I feel like saying, “it’s another beautiful day in Zamunda”. It has been so hot out! Goodness! I am trying my best not to complain but I can’t help it. Today was my third day walking in the morning. I mentioned on Monday that I started walking for exercise in the mornings instead of getting on my elliptical. It has been so great! I have enjoyed it. I can’t wait for the temps to drop and for the humidity to disappear. My husband did join me yesterday morning. He did a great job! He hates cardio but wanted to join me so we speed-walked and talked the whole time. It was nice. We walk about 4 laps around our section and it comes up to 2 miles. I am drenched with sweat when we come in but I feel amazing.
So I will let you guys know how this goes for the rest of the week. I have been sore for two days but I know that in a few days the soreness will go away. Well on to my favorites for the month of August….
First is my new Poshmark purchase!
photo credit: Mrs. Shockley
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe that I found these on Poshmark, oh my! These are pink rose gold Banana Republic pumps and they are brand new! I had to get these. I didn’t even make an offer. The price she had was perfect already. I only paid $30 plus shipping. How great is that?
And there is a surprise detail, the heels are gold! I can’t wait to wear these for the holiday season! Oh and the earrings are from Etsy. I love vintage clip earrings. These are Weiss vintage clip earrings from the 40s. Whenever I am on Etsy or Poshmark I always type in “vintage Weiss clip earrings” in the search space and the most beautiful earrings appear. It is such a treat searching for these.
photo credit: Mrs. Shockley
My second favorite has been my new lavender deodorant. I love Dove deodorant. I have been wearing it for years. I was so surprised to find it in a lavender scent and I have enjoyed wearing it so much this month!
Third has been Dominique Sachse’s Daily Wellness Routine video. I have watched this video a few times already this month and it has provided so much inspiration to me. She is the reason I decided to finally start walking around my neighborhood. My husband always told me to try it but I never did. I think I just needed some time to “grow” into the idea and when I saw her walk two miles around her neighborhood I thought, “you know what I need to try this”. I also love her eating routine, how she incorporates swimming into her day, the video just screams a great morning to me. I hope you all enjoy it.
Fourth is and of course my new handbag. I do love my new Louis. I still can’t believe that I have one. I have this bag all over my Pinterest Feminine Accessories board so to finally own it is a very good feeling to me and a blessing.
photo credit: Mr. Shockley
Fifth are my new arrivals for the boutique. I love the new autumn mauve cardigan and our new Lillian Vine dress. These are great transitional pieces for the boutique.
I will be beginning my end-of-summer sale on Friday so stay tuned for a 50% off code on Friday! Also adding international shipping was huge for me. It was a “boutique goal” set for next year but I was able to accomplish it this year.
photo credit: Mrs. Shockley
Sixth was a humm I don’t know. So I tried a new polish color and it was suppose to be mauve but it looks lilac to me. I have never worn lilac polish before. What do you guys think? It’s not ugly and I do like it but it’s a bit out of character for me.
photo credit: Mrs. Shockley
Seventh are the new products that I decided to try from the Laundress. I purchased two bottles of the delicate wash and one bottle of the delicate spray. I love spraying the delicate spray in my bra drawer. It keeps them smelling fresh.
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And my eighth favorite has been the $6 roses at Kroger! I can’t believe these were only $6 a dozen and our Kroger has had this sale going on for weeks! I am savoring every minute of it. You should do the same!
I hope you all enjoyed my August favorites for this year. I can’t believe that September is next week! Crazy right. I feel like we have been in Covid part 2 this whole year. Goodness, I just want some normalcy back but we will see. I will be linking my previous years’ favorites below. Have a great Wednesday!
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I love the Laundress products. I’ve been using them since 2012. I love all their products. The Wool and Cashmere Shampoo is perfection. Lindsey showed how to wash her vintage Chanel coat and I followed her instructions for my cable knit cashmere pashmina, which came out better than when I took it to the dry cleaners. Gwen and Lindsey make superb products. I like the nail polish but it is showing much more lilac, but it’s still pretty and feminine. Cute shoes and everything else. Dominique Sachse is a gem. I love watching her channel. I’ve learned a lot from that lady. So glad you fitness walking is going good. Keep up the good work Mrs Shockley 💗🌺😊
Oh wow, great tip! I will have to give their cashmere shampoo a try! Okay thank you for the comment on the polish. My daughter loved it but she’s 16 so I was not sure. I love Dominique’s channel as well. I am learning so much about menopause. I am only 38 but having this information now will help me make great decisions in the future!