oh hey. friday! {august 8}

i am linking up again today with amy and karli for oh hey. friday!
this week i decided to share five of the most life-changing ideas, items, or things in my life:

one – rodan + fields 
i was approached last october about joining the company rodan + fields dermatologists {the same two doctors who created proactiv) by my dear friend, blair, and to be honest, i was very skeptical and had no interest. however, i told myself that i would be open-minded, would listen, and would try the products. i ordered my first regimen {unblemish for acne} and within three days, my skin had already drastically changed for the better {something i had been desperately wanting to achieve since about age 14} absolutely loving the products- so much- i decided to research the company and after discovering nothing but positive stories, success articles from forbes magazine, and harvard business school’s study calling it, ‘the opportunity of a lifetime,’ i joined the company on december 5, 2013 and am so glad that i made this decision- it has been one of the best decisions that i have ever made. the inspiring people i have met, my clear, smooth skin, the fun events around charlotte, changing people’s lives by changing their skin … and the extra money each month- so, so nice. it’s been a great experience that i am so thankful for. thank you, blair- i am forever grateful and have learned from this experience to always be open-minded because you never know what opportunity you will miss if you aren’t. <3 so totally in love. 

for more info – rodan + fields dermatologists 
email me to learn how you can save 10%/free shipping
all of our products come with a 60 day money back guarantee, are all clinically proven
and were #1 at nordstrom before going to direct marketing…
plus, if you order in august, you will be entered to win a free eye cream!! 
i am always here! 
 two- aveda shampoo

do you have oily hair? and feel like you have to wash it every single day? that used to be me and i felt like i had no choice… and then i discovered aveda products. {you guessed it- life-changing} after about two weeks of getting out all of the parabens, my hair felt and looked amazing – and i can go two days without washing- if i need to. huge bonus- it doesn’t look scarily oily by 5pm like it used to… yay!! rosemary mint smells delicious as well – it’s my favorite.  
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three- hot yoga
many of you know this, but my journey with yoga began about five and a half years ago and forever changed my life for the better. i began to express my soul, my anxiety gradually began to release- gaining peace, i began to appreciate the value of a pause, of acceptance, and releasing and letting go became a part of my life. each time i practice, i set an intention- this can be something like humility, peace, etc. or sometimes i practice for a particular person. by doing so, i began to realize what is most important in life, who i want to surround myself with, and how i want to live my life. it has truly allowed me to unwind and has inspired me that there is always room to grow. i believe that yoga has the power to deeply impact your life in ways that you never could have imagined.  
i took this after a morning yoga class with my friend, kate, today at okra in plaza midwood 

four- finding the correct bra size 


let’s just say- i was WAY off. this past june, about two weeks shy of 31 {way too old not to know!!!}, my mom and i were at nordstrom and after years of painful experiences with my bras, i decided to get measured… forever thankful that i did because like i said, i was way, way off. now, having bras that fit me are both comfortable and just make the days go by a little better… and nordstrom has some beautiful and cute options! if you aren’t sure, i recommend going and getting measured 🙂
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five – letting go of negativity and to be yourself- always.
if my 30’s {by the way- love so far} have taught me anything, it has been that i can decide who i surround myself with and that other people’s negativity doesn’t have to impact my life. i believe in living a positive, spiritual, and gracious life and have decided to surround myself with genuine and kind people- and it’s been wonderful. being able to be yourself around people– to laugh, express yourself, to be confident– are all the best feelings in the world. thankful to have so many people like this in my life. also, here are some things that i did in my 20’s that are benefitting me now: moving to a new city, finding a sincere man {who i love being with!}, quitting fast food, taking road trips with girlfriends, continuing to forgive those who hurt me {thanks mom- the best forgiver i know}, everyone isn’t for me and i am not for them, the power of re-connecting with my faith, learning that it’s ok to be confident, to enjoy the moment {but think ahead} and lastly, to take a leap of faith and build your wings on the way down! 

wishing you a fabulous summer weekend- enjoy! 

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