Hello hello!!
Yes, you’ve def seen this pic of me before but it is a great picture of me and also AGOLDE denim gets my highest recommendation.
It has been a HOT SECOND since I’ve made a blog post! SO much has happened in the past few months and I finally feel like I’m getting my confidence back. You know what’s really hard to do when your self-confidence is abysmal? Write on a blog that you made for the purpose of cultivating all that is pretty, cute, hawt, funny, playfully irreverent, sparkly, and healthy.
I was so mis (re:miserable) that I straight up quit my job and then quit all the prospects I had lined up. Psycho move? Yes, but unless you’re new here, that’s pretty typical. This is a new beginning for the kid & I’m so excited to be back writing (bare with me), taking too many pictures, and sharing the intimate details of my life that no one asked for. And a bunch of details you did ask for. Let the records show that if you’re reading this, I care deeply about all the intimate details of your life and you’re always invited to come snuggle in bed with me and talk about the Jonas Brothers or a new fitness class or how ridiculous being an adult human is. That’s what I always want this blog to be - one big slumber party where we drink Veuve in bed and support each other’s dreams. So yeah, I’m back. Missed you.
I don’t even know where to start!! Obviously I quit my job, the Jonas Brothers are back together, Rob and I went to Italy, puttin’ in that #werk on my mental health - so much going on. Not so much going on today seeing as I’m still hungover from Saturday, but generally speaking it’s been poppin’ over here.
Yesterday was my 24th birthday! As per usual, my birthday has been dragged out for like, a week. Rob is adorable and makes everyday of my life special, but we did my “birthday-day” on Saturday. Instead of getting into excruciating detail about the events that led to me blacking out before dessert at my favorite restaurant (cupcakes/Barry’s/candy/rosé), I thought this post could be a fun opportunity to give you a list of 24 of my favorite things right now, as I enter the last year I can blame being a mess on being in my early 20s. Like Oprah's favorite things except we’ve consulted 0 experts and you‘re just going to have to trust me.
In no particular order, here are 24 of my favorite things right now!
1. Vital Proteins Collagen.
- Has totally fixed my hair and nails that have been severely damaged by stress. Also lemon lavender is yummmm.
2. LELO Vanilla Creme de Cacao Massage Candle.
- Genuinely have yet to actually use this candle for its intended purpose but it smells amazing and my worst quality as a partner is asking for back rubs every night until I fall asleep.
3. Barry‘s Bootcamp
- Can everyone please stop being scared of this and actually go with me? I look like a loser but I keep going back. It’s so fun I promise!! Absolute favorite workout in the entire world (and their showers have Oribe products, so.)
4. Slip Silk Pillowcases
- amazingly soft & stays cold all night! It also provides a lot of benefits to your hair and skin! Keeps your hair shiny, prevents split ends, wrinkles, and early signs of aging. Preventative measures, people. Take ‘em.
5. Banza Chickpea Pasta
- I’m all about plant based protein ( I’ve gone about 80% plant based and I feel SO GOOD) & this is a great source of protein. I love making my basil avocado with this pasta.
6. Cauliflower Gnocchi
- To what I said above, everyone knows about this, everyone loves it, and if you don’t have 5 bags in your freezer right now, what is wrong with you
7. AGOLDE Denim
- true to size, amazing quality (I.e they don’t feel like jeggings or stretch out like crazy), and they‘re super flattering. I’m VERY particular about my clothes, especially my jeans, and these are definitely worth the money.
8. Ashwagandha powder/Adaptogens
- okokokok it tastes horrible, adaptogens aren‘t that much better, but the benefits outweigh the bitter, earthy-ness. You’ll get used to it. Adaptogens have had a crazy impact on my cortisol levels, ability to sleep, my mood, you name it. My favorite brand is Moon Juice!
9. APL sneakers
- Worth the hype!! Great HIIT training.
10. Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk Foundation
- best foundation I’ve ever used. I will scoop it out with a q-tip until there is absolutely nothing left. It’s an investment but it lasts forever and, seriously, is the best foundation I’ve ever tried.
11. Commando leather leggings
- HAWT, comfy, and now I own patent leather pants. Get your normal size! They look itty bitty but if you size up they’ll get too baggy.
12. Sailing Day by Mason Margiela perfume.
- it smells how La Jolla feels.
13. Ed Mylett’s Podcast
- life changing and the best part of my morning routine. Gets me HYPE.
14. Fleur du Mal
- silk tops, lingerie that can also be clothes, bikinis that look like lingerie - all of my favorite things.
15. Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum and Glowmotions
- they both smell amazing. The bum bum cream is super hydrating and does actually tighten your skin, and the glowmotions are basically body lava. its a new-ish formula & they have more shades this year! I always get compliments when I wear it.
16. Smartsweets
- healthy candy!!!!!!!!! Low cal, healthy-ish candy!!!
17. The Jonas Brothers
- I love the Jonas Brothers
18. My Father’s Daughter - Gwyneth Paltrow
- my favorite cookbook for summer recipes! She also includes swaps on most recipes to make them vegetarian or vegan! I could eat a dozen of the corn cakes in one sitting.
19. Monday Swimwear
- by my wives, Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman. amazing quality and if your chest is usually too big for most swim brands, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that I’m a medium here.
20. Varley
- currently my absolute favorite activewear brand
21. Milk frother
- Ups your latte game like no other. If you mix with collagen too - BOIII frothy as FUCK.
22. frenchie in the south end. I’m sorry I blacked out at your establishment but in my defense it was my birthday.
23. The Universe Has Your Back by Gabrielle Bernstein.
- just started and I love it. Will keep you updated but I always love a good self help book.
24. Patchology FlashPatch Eye Gels
- they feel amazing and you’ll see a noticeable difference after only a few minutes. I like leaving them on for even longer because they feel SO GOOD.
Oh my god that just took me like 3 hours to think of 24 things to recommend. LORD. Very comprehensive list. Overcompensating for not writing a post in like, 2 months. Nonetheless, I’m back, baby! Can’t wait to start putting out some more quality content & have fun with blogging again!
Any ideas for future posts, send them my way!
luv u
ally
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