tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78145064113026330482024-03-08T06:33:52.294-05:00Southern ArrondissementLife, style and work - living in the south! Catherine {Southern Arrondissement}http://www.blogger.com/profile/02871656644464560519noreply@blogger.comBlogger750125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814506411302633048.post-71526337145919344822023-01-07T00:10:00.050-05:002023-01-07T10:55:54.606-05:00The Wave<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglX50JZKjZpI431Nsk5RO8U7hceoEjzUwklXQQ0O4HSTBM4ljZ61p-Xxa_JU1nCdOB7JFS-1ql8WPFPNrS3_8amJ8LvVjvjGdQRJhFwy8tuHK7gUWlnEykwiupiTxcNwdVsd5TvlSYuqJoERf50hX9JGVqZuDIyF36Wx9l8gtsML3940GXDffoD7hVLw/s3024/F1C76477-5140-4CC9-8C82-50A3D3E9A144.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2269" data-original-width="3024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglX50JZKjZpI431Nsk5RO8U7hceoEjzUwklXQQ0O4HSTBM4ljZ61p-Xxa_JU1nCdOB7JFS-1ql8WPFPNrS3_8amJ8LvVjvjGdQRJhFwy8tuHK7gUWlnEykwiupiTxcNwdVsd5TvlSYuqJoERf50hX9JGVqZuDIyF36Wx9l8gtsML3940GXDffoD7hVLw/s320/F1C76477-5140-4CC9-8C82-50A3D3E9A144.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;">A year ago we sat, riddled with anxiety, mostly in silence or distracting ourselves with something on a screen, waiting for my mama to leave us. An unimaginable situation. Unthinkable. Unbearable. </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">The face of courage. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">Selflessness.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">My precious mama, dancing just days before, now so small and tired and undoubtedly wanting to stay for us. To be stubborn. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">We prayed for her to let go, to have the peace she so rightly deserves. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">Grief is waves. It is the sea. It’s not linear. Even in the best of circumstances, grief will last a lifetime. It will ebb and flow, you will bob along; days will be beautiful but maybe the colors will be just slightly less bright. Bad days may feel unbearable. You have a better grasp of despair, which, in my opinion, is a very acute emotion. I believe if my personal situation were more straightforward I would perhaps have more insight into a neater version of grief. That’s not the hand I was dealt though, so the process is maybe different. I don’t think tremendously different, but definitely less formulaic. You can’t quite check the boxes. When you face multiple losses at once, you’re not really sure how to direct your “process”. I have been so hesitant to share this past year because, to be very honest: I don’t like being vulnerable, I don’t want pity (especially given how blessed I know I am) and I haven’t known how to help others by sharing. My most special people (and my therapist) have all encouraged me to write, knowing somehow that it is a healthy outlet for me, so here I am, trying. While not necessarily ready to share, I know I need to start somewhere. And more than anything I want to be useful. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">I have reached an age where loss and disappointment are coming into fruition in the normal course of life. It’s simply that time. It’s reality. We are fortunate that we’re a generation benefitting from relatively easy access to therapy or even some of the wellness culture that is all over the internet, things our parents didn’t really have access to and therefore mostly weren’t equipped to deal with in an emotional or therapeutic way. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">I think what I want to tell you all is that grief is a motherfucker. Shocking, I know, groundbreaking news. And, as in my case, sometimes life will <b>IN FACT</b> throw more at you than you can actually handle, and you won’t be afforded the “normal” course of grief. In my case (and many others) I only get to crack the door every once in a while. A quiet moment watching the clouds at sunset driving down the interstate or maybe bearing witness to a small kindness in the Harris Teeter. It’s weird how grief can wash over you in those tiny moments of mundane life. In general though, right now it’s about powering through. Unless you have the means to check in somewhere for “exhaustion” like a ‘90s celebrity, you don’t have the luxury of truly sorting out grief. You don’t get to sit on a mountaintop in prayer or meditation. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">I am doing all of the things. I’ll keep doing all of the things. And I recommend that you all do them too. I have been in therapy, I’ve tried to take care of myself physically, I’ve picked up some new hobbies and tried to expand my horizons. Therapy is necessary. If you don’t have the financial bandwidth to fit in private therapy, find yourself a support group. Find an Internet forum. Do whatever you have to do, but you must do this thing. Taking a walk, being in nature, hiring a trainer. Do that shit. Just find a way to uncoil your body. You must. I have pushed myself to be more social and lean on my friends. I have opened myself up to some of my friends and asked to be able to entrust to them the confidences my mother allowed me. That has been one of the biggest leaps of faith of my life, and I can only attribute it to my overarching desire to do what I know my mama would want for me. I am an intensely emotionally protective person and the loss of my mother, my sense of family, has forced me to reckon with those restrictions. I want to tell you: if you have cultivated those friendships and built things that are real, that leap is worth it. Your friends are going to be the family you’ve chosen and the ones who will be your survival lines through this phase of life and after, ultimately. And another thing, the small act of reaching out to someone whose pain you identify with - that right there is a real act of kindness. The voice you don’t really expect, simply saying “I understand and I’m sorry”, don’t ever be afraid to be that. No matter what response you get, you should know that it is impactful and the exact right kind of good this world needs. I am not much of a “witness” type of Christian, but I must state unequivocally to you that leaning into your faith, whatever that may be, will serve you well. I am always, VERY CLEARLY, a work in progress, but my faith is one of the things that literally carried me through days that felt like black holes. Knowing that you are small is both terrifying and comforting, but ultimately helps you <b>place</b> your grief in the vastness of the universe.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">These things are real. They are actually useful. They’re not platitudes, though you will have days when they feel that way. I am here to tell you that grief is a long game. I know that I will not be able to fully grieve the loss of my mother at this specific point in my life. But I know that I have to do my best to live the life she wanted (and wants) for me. She would want it for you too. Cling to the good. Do not give space to the things which no longer or never served you. Move forward and know that tomorrow is another day, another opportunity. Don’t spend a second on the petty. Not one second. Just be kind and be good and keep it moving. Ride the wave, don’t fight it. </span></p><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></span>Catherine {Southern Arrondissement}http://www.blogger.com/profile/02871656644464560519noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814506411302633048.post-49825751008682868202020-10-28T12:10:00.001-04:002020-10-28T12:10:15.142-04:00A Little Bit Rusty<p> </p>
<div class="moneyspot-widget" data-widget-id="36050024"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"moneyspot-script",document,"__moneyspot","/js/widget.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/97d333a5533460e95e1450629f19012a6cf92d42/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">I have always liked camel colored coats and accents, and I still do. I also am liking the "rust" trend I've seen this season. We've even seen it at PAINTBASE with two of our most requested polished this fall - <a href="https://bit.ly/3mtSex3" target="_blank">this one</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/2G40hB2" target="_blank">this one</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;">Linking some extra rusty faves and some camel options for good measure below!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>
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<div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4230995"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/97d333a5533460e95e1450629f19012a6cf92d42/images/search/350.gif" onerror='this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."' style="width: 15px; height: 15px"><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I, like many of you I'm sure, started looking around my house during lockdown and thought, "I'm feeling squirrely what can I try to f*ck up around here"? In my case, we live in an older house we plan to extensively renovate someday ("nOt aNytImE sOon" - husband) so projects do, in fact, abound. I have made out a pretty long but manageable list of home improvements I think I can handle without risk of structural damage or big $$$, and I am tackling them one at a time as my schedule and budget allow. I actually love a DIY. I'm very stubborn, have watched plenty of HGTV and really like to "make" stuff, so I'm dangerous (a liability) in the home improvement arena.</font></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwY6auqJ2clwq2s1ut1WgWu-J4MPO2lPn5Mo6_-0vSANuilTP9ZYAcjLWVV7vmfdmUd-ZP3CCYN9kdCKqxG4vehv6SLFWuNTtR9fNIz6GhqJfw5LPinnfa-ZnjXxQGS13737PEIf8qlNv/s2048/diy+painted+laminate+floors.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="DIY Stencil Painted Laminate Floor" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnwY6auqJ2clwq2s1ut1WgWu-J4MPO2lPn5Mo6_-0vSANuilTP9ZYAcjLWVV7vmfdmUd-ZP3CCYN9kdCKqxG4vehv6SLFWuNTtR9fNIz6GhqJfw5LPinnfa-ZnjXxQGS13737PEIf8qlNv/w640-h480/diy+painted+laminate+floors.jpg" title="DIY Stencil Painted Laminate Floor" width="640" /></a></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia">On to the good stuff! Our kitchen is fine. It's an ok size and layout but it's dated. The uppers were like louvered wood cabinets and I'd already painted the lower cabinets a deep navy - we also ripped out a really obtrusive row of cabinets above the kitchen island. The countertops are/were laminate, but a non-offensive tan and a nice deep sink also tan. Y'ALL I STICKERED the countertops. I'll ultimately do a before and after post but this post will focus on the floors and the process for anyone looking for an affordable, medium-termish update for laminate/linoleum floors. Our floors are a laminate or vinyl "wood" that really was not bad at all but when we moved in we refinished the hardwoods (which are everywhere else) and the stain is so much darker it became an eyesore to me. Like they were fine in the home's old existence. </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia">My process started when <a href="https://bit.ly/3fyGeqe" target="_blank">the RUG</a> I was considering for the kitchen was sold out in the size I needed. I had sort of resigned myself to adding a small rug and calling it a day but the Lord had a different plan for me folks. I couldn't get the pattern and color combo out of my head, so one night (obviously after wine) I started googling ideas for prettying up linoleum floors. I was like can I paint this mess? I found some tutorials and decided that if they could do it, surely I could. </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AKV_ZibX7leJt4mC5-UgGwhaoAj376aTdWS7C9qXXiem2-RRIYXb7arfTDWa50GgM2tcaIJYmmBsR_41JFFTWHDLJExjChM-7ioLCneGzaT5QVI6M49pV6yU6x0Ig9hda2InejXP1Kz6/s1125/celeste+dhurrie+rug.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#999999"><img alt="Celeste Dhurrie Rug One Kings Lane" border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="769" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8AKV_ZibX7leJt4mC5-UgGwhaoAj376aTdWS7C9qXXiem2-RRIYXb7arfTDWa50GgM2tcaIJYmmBsR_41JFFTWHDLJExjChM-7ioLCneGzaT5QVI6M49pV6yU6x0Ig9hda2InejXP1Kz6/w546-h800/celeste+dhurrie+rug.jpg" title="Celeste Dhurrie Rug One Kings Lane" width="546" /></font></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3fyGeqe" target="_blank"><font color="#999999" face="georgia">The Rug That Started It All</font></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Before I do the process, indulge me and allow me to give myself and this process a Yelp review! I get 5 stars for effort and 1 star for creating such a pain in my own ass. Long story short, ACTUALLY doing the stuff to repaint your floors isn't that bad. Adding on design or stencil work is a bitch. Adding the design I added means something is wrong with you. My brain is not wired for doing what I had to do to get what ultimately turned out to be (IMO) beautiful floors. </font></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><u><font color="#999999" face="georgia">THE PROCESS</font></u></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">What You Need:</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">A nice little orbital sander - <a href="https://bit.ly/2PDqW8V">this is similar</a> to what I have</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">120 grit sanding paper</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><a href="https://bit.ly/3afa0PS" target="_blank">Deglosser</a> </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">A paint roller</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">A nice paintbrush</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><a href="https://bit.ly/2XOo8KD" target="_blank">Painters tape</a></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><a href="https://bit.ly/2XMD1xe" target="_blank">Porch Paint</a> - I used a Sherwin Williams-colormatched Valspar paint but I've read good things about <a href="https://www.ecospaints.net/paints/floors" target="_blank">this</a> and <a href="https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/products/porch-floor-enamel" target="_blank">this</a></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><a href="https://bit.ly/2DEvDgt" target="_blank">Minwax Sealant</a></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Lint free wipes</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">For design:</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">More painters tape L O L</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Stencil (<a href="https://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/floor-stencils-tile-stencil-for-painting-floors.html" target="_blank">here is a cute place</a> and lots of options <a href="https://bit.ly/3ixmpkL" target="_blank">here</a>) or you can get this stuff to make your own stencil (DON'T DO IT DUMDUM)</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Tracing paper (if you're making your own stencil DON'T DO IT DUMDUM)</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><a href="https://www.jerrysartarama.com/grafix-dura-lar-pads-and-rolls" target="_blank">Grafix Dura-Lar plastic film</a></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Small paint rollers and smaller brushes or sponge brushes</font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">1. SAND Sweep your floor, mop it if you want but definitely let it completely dry. Then take your <a href="https://bit.ly/30KNcUY" target="_blank">orbital sander</a> and work your way over the entire surface you plan on painting. Make sure you hit all the spots, try to give yourself some visual markers to make sure you're covering the whole floor. I used the lines of the wood "boards" to create sections for myself. Sanding the top layer of the linoleum/laminate will create a rougher surface. You're trying to create a surface to which the paint can adhere well, so you want to get everything. It's not hard at all and doesn't really take that long (obviously depending on how big your space is). </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bGNeRTVYcTbdfdcWDEtRlkr7ixEISFbsHQDrapXMmuPMDZP_4LTs4K3icAXLCgPK7-1-3ASXvqPmuIaQSvfXkA6ZcEZ30eXv3Uqy-vgK87sDT9Wo9AP5vE7f5j_wmJa_twZzqmjV1qhyphenhyphen/s2048/dewalt+orbital+sander.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4bGNeRTVYcTbdfdcWDEtRlkr7ixEISFbsHQDrapXMmuPMDZP_4LTs4K3icAXLCgPK7-1-3ASXvqPmuIaQSvfXkA6ZcEZ30eXv3Uqy-vgK87sDT9Wo9AP5vE7f5j_wmJa_twZzqmjV1qhyphenhyphen/w600-h800/dewalt+orbital+sander.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">2. DEGLOSS Clean them floors again. Sweep and wipe down to your heart's content. Then you're going to want to use <a href="https://bit.ly/3afa0PS" target="_blank">the deglosser</a>. Again this is all about stripping the surface of things that will prevent the paint from adhering well. If you've ever painted cabinets you know how important this is. You can use an old mop to spread it around (I used lint-free painters' cloths on my Swiffer and it worked just fine) - I poured the deglosser directly on the floor in sections. Then you let it dry. All of the waiting over the course of this project was another thing that made this tough for me. I like to burnnnn through projects during insane fits of motivation. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9OnYWtWvz-Cmx-fxR1zfK9WBE2iieqrelFTIXiyXvALQU51q_gZckqzoJG6R4H_y1l9Fx-OF_Z7Tt5rGpEEvlz2JgTgwTL-EjmwbmVq5uFjoAdzMgAwxjs6iHbqCOQZp0Xk_vZ_SqVEy/s2048/jrsco+sander+deglosser.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ9OnYWtWvz-Cmx-fxR1zfK9WBE2iieqrelFTIXiyXvALQU51q_gZckqzoJG6R4H_y1l9Fx-OF_Z7Tt5rGpEEvlz2JgTgwTL-EjmwbmVq5uFjoAdzMgAwxjs6iHbqCOQZp0Xk_vZ_SqVEy/w600-h800/jrsco+sander+deglosser.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASuHEDWHMFkoCDwL5b1t9qsP_8F54s8kQxYKJEuVxVH5O5csfOAybWqyacT-F7jXvshawOVkpPxHSPSgcjgnVwmF5hyphenhyphenXw1tFjt8e9hX6dxMDXiSSmrzNOMW0mw3K8WAvkRgQgtwbnsClb/s2048/deglosser+application.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgASuHEDWHMFkoCDwL5b1t9qsP_8F54s8kQxYKJEuVxVH5O5csfOAybWqyacT-F7jXvshawOVkpPxHSPSgcjgnVwmF5hyphenhyphenXw1tFjt8e9hX6dxMDXiSSmrzNOMW0mw3K8WAvkRgQgtwbnsClb/s640/deglosser+application.jpg" width="640" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">3. PAINT Do the normal stuff like taping trim or appliances etc. that you would painting walls and such. I brush-painted the perimeter of the room and under appliances (you're insane if you thought I was moving my fridge). Again, I poured my paint directly onto the floor and worked methodically across the space with the large roller. Plz use common sense and don't paint yourself into a corner. I used Winter's Whisper from the HGTV Sherwin Williams collab as my base blue. I tried a couple out first because I have a very French blueish TV console in the adjoining living room and, as I said, the navy lower cabinets. It took a minute to get a blue that was in keeping with the #rugspo and didn't look awful with the other existing blues. For the design part, I used xxx as the accent blue and SW Alabaster as the white trim - it's what we have throughout the house so I felt that would tie it together nicely. Using porch paint for this project makes sense - you're looking for a paint with superior durability and can withstand pretty regular use and abuse. The Valspar was easy to work with and could be colormatched with no problemos. I've heard that this is another good option if that's not a convenient option. I did two coats of the Winter's Whisper to get the coverage I wanted. I let it dry at least 12 hours between coats for all of this btw. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_9Z7ttoNarggy3-qNUFwyWGchf6PgDJZ4Cp55DZDMxpyrhht6iGlzvX5RIk7eOWRpXcD3PYURQJimm7OIRrRoEoMkv3ZxEuIY3fMNE-Rbr_PtON_COSV3BVAePc0bohEacmrv6gQb85Lp/w600-h800/pre+paint+trim+taping.jpg" width="600" /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwypfEYUdMYAQsqyGUHftiUWmcYIhBBTJrO0y-Cp_Ct8NBC2dzmKgMmVAzQaAZaEpHAwCoUXSRn9LuKi6sqQbMvMvmj82jty9qpq5fIxTYsyO5AWH9G2fl_JD9r1u30TvHjQDzcjG3GXS3/w600-h801/border+painting.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="600" /></font></div><font color="#999999"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1t6VVJ-CXMQSU8G-dIxhM5xyN-6GyJEGLDLqhuAfVFLDmi_niyCiFFdCfNOUKYtdQsofgoVNN4HiL2MDT3qndIbc0euZzNDWvPhI1fI6jhXNTViomUQG2ZCd83ussI9ZS1V3d4Mlk9ds/s2048/sherwin+william+paint+swatches.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ1t6VVJ-CXMQSU8G-dIxhM5xyN-6GyJEGLDLqhuAfVFLDmi_niyCiFFdCfNOUKYtdQsofgoVNN4HiL2MDT3qndIbc0euZzNDWvPhI1fI6jhXNTViomUQG2ZCd83ussI9ZS1V3d4Mlk9ds/w600-h800/sherwin+william+paint+swatches.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTSX1XQ9eyIEvbu7SRqQbFGUtiVv6eJPfRCHtCdWsummxQoeQXbUeUyGofzg6G_bYlJFlAnuJntizO6w8Hjf6kuYDRFCpy3ctS6AnV0MaSyo0WcHkVMnyQkH8A29Jb6RWzibvGvo8F8r9/s2048/base+color+of+floor+painting+complete.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#999999"><img alt="Painted laminate floor" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxTSX1XQ9eyIEvbu7SRqQbFGUtiVv6eJPfRCHtCdWsummxQoeQXbUeUyGofzg6G_bYlJFlAnuJntizO6w8Hjf6kuYDRFCpy3ctS6AnV0MaSyo0WcHkVMnyQkH8A29Jb6RWzibvGvo8F8r9/w600-h800/base+color+of+floor+painting+complete.jpg" title="Base Coat Completed" width="600" /></font></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><font face="georgia">Base Coat Completed</font><br /><br /></font></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">4. SEAL If you're just doing solid color you can move to sealing it. <a href="https://bit.ly/2DEvDgt" target="_blank">Minwax Polycrylic</a> was universally recommended in all the tutorials I saw. It's very easy to apply. You want to be careful in prepping it - don't shake it or stir it violently. If you do that you'll create bubbles that'll show up on your floors and make you sad. Trim the perimeter first and then this can be rolled on just like the paint. I watched multiple YouTube tutorials on this part of the process. I was terrified I was going to ruin all of my hard work. You can roll the Polycrylic on pretty generously, it settles nicely and will dry to a clear finish. I used the Satin finish so it's flat and not shiny. You can coat several times with the sealant, the Polycrylic dries quickly (2 hours-ish) so you can apply multiple coats. I kept people and dogs off of it as much as possible for a day after sealing. I think the longer you let it cure the better. You can <a href="https://bit.ly/2XJdmW4" target="_blank">shop it here</a> as well. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="481" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESM4NytlXso8BZ7zFjlAviWCVols8zGuSKf0sKeDzNeDMgfJvKfjFdcF2nokznhn1rMFqlE00iNCvB2wI_NkZAHR8enyjZuDJdx5X1c_nJQSnVk-f8lsQEXklJ_BZHTNtnU2KY49BxqP7/w641-h481/diy+painted+laminate+floors+2.jpg" width="641" /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">5. BUT WHAT ABOUT DESIGN? Well friends, lol I am here to tell you it's an undertaking. Was it worth it? Honestly yes, I think it turned out beautifully but it was one of the hardest projects I've done, and if I hadn't had to seal them because of an event that I of course had at our house I probably would have spent another 2 days on touch up work because I got in so deep. If you have the patience and bandwidth you can end up with pretty fabulous results. I 100% know and admit that my struggles were compounded by the complexity of my design and the fact that I had to create my own pattern. I'm terrible at math. Figuring out the scale and execution was very hard for me, but that's totally about me. The setup could have been much easier I'm quite sure. BUT, I think if you are doing a very simple pattern, like stripes or checker board, or have a pre-made stencil it would be far easier. I found some fun options here if you're looking. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">The process for adding a pattern, as I know it: </font></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">My stencil and design required a lot of work, once I created the correct scale and shape for the "medallions" as I came to call them, I used tracing paper to create the template for the stencil. Once I cut that out I then traced it onto this plastic film I found called <a href="https://www.jerrysartarama.com/grafix-dura-lar-pads-and-rolls" target="_blank">Grafix Dura-Lar</a> - which I had purchased in a roll at the thickest mm they had in stock. This was critical, once I had the actual template I could work SO much quicker than I had been.</font></li><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Once the stencil had been traced fully onto the floor, I then had to go back with painters tape and outline the inner and outer lines. I had to use small pieces of the same tap as spacers between the 2 lines. It was tedious AF. The tape did it's job though and created really nice, sharp lines. I painted all of the white lines followed all of the dark blue lines (after painting one full medallion as a visual guide for myself - all that tape was maddening). </font></li><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">For this work I used a combination of smaller paintbrush - usually to lay initial paint down - and then the smaller roller brush. I like the smooth finish I got from the roller brush. Once dried overnight I pulled up tape, spent an entire day on touch ups, then moved on to the Polycrylic application. </font></li></ul><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUf10JmAvOB9tXDsIRYxwHXUvj-q4ssb-34IDABvxF6ypLZQFijnjHHdh0t1Q-1gPwTdY-jVrHwmy5o3cZuqo0HxF5u4Sfgd3PvR9GetRqkrAZW49GVs6yy5L1RqoIhBRRCEfo5i9brQf/s2048/creating+the+base+design+floor+painting+stencil.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGUf10JmAvOB9tXDsIRYxwHXUvj-q4ssb-34IDABvxF6ypLZQFijnjHHdh0t1Q-1gPwTdY-jVrHwmy5o3cZuqo0HxF5u4Sfgd3PvR9GetRqkrAZW49GVs6yy5L1RqoIhBRRCEfo5i9brQf/w600-h800/creating+the+base+design+floor+painting+stencil.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999"><br /></font><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sz7TzQlpyYfollesVO8PeOR0i0ELyVE7Hr2EXdM58bU_ymarrS9L8_O430AAAzt4dAdMoGn0XijX9t6KWj39lBd9IzjnXDXPL_WUqKvprMbm1YK6G3BhD_DGGVGhRfp2PtspMSOnm2iI/s2048/floor+stencil+application.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sz7TzQlpyYfollesVO8PeOR0i0ELyVE7Hr2EXdM58bU_ymarrS9L8_O430AAAzt4dAdMoGn0XijX9t6KWj39lBd9IzjnXDXPL_WUqKvprMbm1YK6G3BhD_DGGVGhRfp2PtspMSOnm2iI/w600-h800/floor+stencil+application.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999"><br /></font><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnvluqEd44eCviYd8hZWq4QbzMEUMTRSQToujD9AG2LlVwMWLxXKmKFC_rmpRxUBG7NlHT0Zc8Czaru__O0NXjPBuzQsDZ1rhzsHL3PafrUz8-gED0ExkXZnxKaGqS6JdMlDG20WLpoaq/s2048/floor+stencil+taped+outlines.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZnvluqEd44eCviYd8hZWq4QbzMEUMTRSQToujD9AG2LlVwMWLxXKmKFC_rmpRxUBG7NlHT0Zc8Czaru__O0NXjPBuzQsDZ1rhzsHL3PafrUz8-gED0ExkXZnxKaGqS6JdMlDG20WLpoaq/w600-h800/floor+stencil+taped+outlines.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999"><br /></font><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiEE2h2WbJWEhpvgAQtJ0hEVuKh43OMnU-ZTCWQuaaSBWI1SG5Rkcq6WpJTbCPQoQnV5aFv1szJFuoQ5Q8XV-ISyUihb5n8oyzu-a1lVMli_Ve6NHK7zy93W0ig5KCBkrkRvIwnKWOXkY/s2048/floor+stencils+with+paint+guide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoiEE2h2WbJWEhpvgAQtJ0hEVuKh43OMnU-ZTCWQuaaSBWI1SG5Rkcq6WpJTbCPQoQnV5aFv1szJFuoQ5Q8XV-ISyUihb5n8oyzu-a1lVMli_Ve6NHK7zy93W0ig5KCBkrkRvIwnKWOXkY/w600-h800/floor+stencils+with+paint+guide.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">If you are using a pre-made stencil, your process will likely be different. Make sure you have considered where you want the pattern to start so you don't end up with like, half of the pattern in a high visibility area. Taking a moment to consider this <b>before you start</b> will probably save you some heartburn later on. </font></li><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Create some sort of guideline on the floor to make sure that your stencil is being laid straight. The last thing you want is to look back at 2 hours of work and see that it's crooked and will ruin the rest of the project. </font></li><li><font color="#999999" face="georgia">The next thing to consider is if this is a single or multi-color process. If you are using a single color you can simply lay down your stencil and apply the full color, then move to the next section. If you're doing multi-color you can apply full color and move to the next section OR you could lay down the first color, move to the next section and then come back to each section with every additional color. I'm not sure which I think will end up best, but I think I'd probably do the full color and then move to the next? Either way you'll just need to be meticulous about checking that you are staying on your guidelines and not getting wonky.</font></li></ul></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="801" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tOtzBsCyxQR_17eG_MSR94e_8I1EcC8ke1N51kFufIQeqzFlg183tj3LDlX17ZhVAv4dhhWLLCqGT71t7-SCfLyCCAAyUHsd3Dc8nv7q7RiRJj2B7He0AThPlDSxGWe6oI_AO6JlZDv5/w600-h801/IMG_4784.jpg" style="text-align: left;" width="600" /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><font color="#999999"><br /></font></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiqcX6W2hpJ6Ut47Ogdhjsimh0CfTTKXGx2D89E9ikmZ9HUkdD2KrsFPB6XS6KXdg7HJptzlU2CD0Lygq1LaDFgLawnb2tXnJJa0I-vfsiiHF9uKN5XEnTmANNV5ak3LkX7QW-wJ1w3dqa/s2048/diy+painted+floor+stencil+paint.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Let it dryyyy. I know the Polycrylic is a fast-drying product but if you can wait 72 hours to resume normal use, I think you're better off. Again, I was 1000% terrified that I was going to screw up my insanely hard work so I barricaded the kitchen for a few days beyond having a couple of people walk through. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtYGjGxu1lCvY4uUxaYHSOrc3LZFdpXeD_ABdXVfY8N09VEgVUV5p7EOyRkpHCYKYIrWLOvNSHaxmdcyaIlNC3tTry8DTNP1ciOJk1jLn20nKxKX8stNHzUkhfb0BNeGv_RUr-iWiu1Qu/s2048/minwax+polycrylic+sealant+applied+to+painted+floors.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><font color="#999999"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtYGjGxu1lCvY4uUxaYHSOrc3LZFdpXeD_ABdXVfY8N09VEgVUV5p7EOyRkpHCYKYIrWLOvNSHaxmdcyaIlNC3tTry8DTNP1ciOJk1jLn20nKxKX8stNHzUkhfb0BNeGv_RUr-iWiu1Qu/w600-h800/minwax+polycrylic+sealant+applied+to+painted+floors.jpg" width="600" /></font></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Polycrylic applied and drying!</font></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia">Ultimately I will share the full room once I get lighting and shelving finished. Please feel free to shoot me any questions, I'm so happy to share any tips or challenges I missed here. </font></div><div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWc_suhcmE-FYntyUTmN-I_47H-8SlwIsX1Ot9sUsJWRmi34a1rGaTCL1W5SnO9TECexg5-HwNSeggu5c2UKui3rguSJxEaFokER8NPR0NsSmFBrWc5mz52bt5MLjkEVnsaxPM5Y5VWmzC/s2048/IMG_4855.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="800" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWc_suhcmE-FYntyUTmN-I_47H-8SlwIsX1Ot9sUsJWRmi34a1rGaTCL1W5SnO9TECexg5-HwNSeggu5c2UKui3rguSJxEaFokER8NPR0NsSmFBrWc5mz52bt5MLjkEVnsaxPM5Y5VWmzC/w600-h800/IMG_4855.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><font color="#999999" face="georgia"><br /></font></div><div><br /></div>Catherine {Southern Arrondissement}http://www.blogger.com/profile/02871656644464560519noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814506411302633048.post-34861525131140301562020-04-14T12:29:00.000-04:002020-04-14T12:29:32.612-04:00At Home Nail Care<div class="moneyspot-widget" data-widget-id="36036737">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One thing I honestly didn't see coming (I mean beyond a lockdown due to a global pandemic) was how underprepared we are for at-home beauty maintenance. I don't mean "self-care Sunday" and whatnot, I mean stuff like "How do I give myself a pedicure?" and "WTF AM I GOING TO DO ABOUT THESE ROOTS?" - and I apologize I cannot help with that, I invented ombre hair. What I can do is gently advise you on some products to pick up online that can help you do your nails at home - or at least keep them clean and healthy. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maybeheatherbrewer/" target="_blank">My partner Heather</a> has done <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paintbase/channel/" target="_blank">some great tutorials</a> on taking your gel off and doing a basic mani over on IGTV; if you haven't watched those I highly recommend. I'm toying with doing a pedi video (definitely drunk) mainly to entertain you and less for actual skillz. So the above are some of the tools we use - or similar at the salons. I'll do one of those picture carousel things too you can shop. But let's get into it. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Again, watch our <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paintbase/channel/" target="_blank">IGTV video on mani basics</a>. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. The tools I list here are good and important, but I truly recommend getting our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/nail-care-basics" target="_blank">Nail Care Essentials kit from the PAINTBASE website</a> (all levels have been restocked!) to start if you haven't. It includes a buffer and most importantly our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/paintbase-glass-file" target="_blank">glass nail file</a> which I recommend FAR AND AWAY over a regular emery board. It it much more pleasant to use - aka it doesn't feel like sandpaper, it's washable and reusable, and the file works to help seal the keratin at the end of your nail which makes for a healthier nail! </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. You can massage the <a href="https://bit.ly/2VazCaG" target="_blank">cuticle softener</a> on or you can apply it and soak your nails in a bowl of warm water (TBH you don't have to do that and I'd do it if you want to feel more "spa" about the whole thing)</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. Our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/nail-care-basics" target="_blank">kit comes with an orangewood stick</a> you can use to pushback your cuticles, but you can also grab <a href="https://bit.ly/34B0PGj" target="_blank">this one</a> (which is gold and is more about style) or <a href="https://bit.ly/3abFULc" target="_blank">this one by Tweezerman</a> which has a nice soft grip. Please, be gentle pushing back. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. The nice thing about <a href="https://bit.ly/3bb4Jbo" target="_blank">Essie's Gel Couture polish line</a> is that you don't technically need a basecoat. That's one less step to mess up. We use it at the salons and love it. Heather's mani video highlighted the topcoat. It's fab. Long wear and it's "gel effect" - meaning it gives you the high-gloss look of a gel mani and a little more durability than a normal regular polish mani. I also ADORE <a href="https://bit.ly/3cc0zQK" target="_blank">Chanel's polishes</a> and t<a href="https://bit.ly/2XANVGQ" target="_blank">opcoat</a>. They don't really advertise it (I have no clue why) but their polish line is 5-free, so cleaner beauty yay! They also have a "gel effect" topcoat which I love and think is wonderful. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. I think we're all going to have a massive new appreciation for our nail stylists after trying to give ourselves pedicures. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. I linked to the <a href="https://bit.ly/2K50CBT" target="_blank">pretty gold mani clippers</a>, but you probably want to get serious with your toes. <a href="https://bit.ly/3eiQD9X" target="_blank">This clipper set</a> has both a mani and pedi clipper - the straight blade clipper is the one you want to use on your toes. It can help reduce splitting and avoid ingrowns. Also, please don't fuck with your ingrowns. You don't want to get an infection and try and deal with a doctor right now I promise you that. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. Same general advice for cuticle care, you're prob just going to have a lot more crust to deal with. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. This again -- > I </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">want to be sure to kinda warning label this with a few things:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. You can also add in our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/copy-of-polish-sugar-scrub-retail-jars" target="_blank">POLISH Sugar Scrub</a> for a treat or instead of doing callus remover if that's too daunting or you don't need it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. God Bless if you've still got gel polish on. </span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. Watch the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/paintbase/channel/" target="_blank">IGTV video on home removal.</a></span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. Grab this kit and some acetone and get to it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I definitely recommend the <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/cuticle-elixir-dropper" target="_blank">PB Cuticle Elixir</a> as our cuticle oil of choice. It is the best, smells great and is going to take excellent care of your nails. I'd say applying cuticle oil daily is the #1 thing you can do for the health of your nails. It all starts at the cuticle, that's why pampering them will yield great results. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We also use our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/thirtsy-organic-hand-body-lotion" target="_blank">THIRSTY Hand + Body Lotion</a> in all of our services at the salons. It's organic, made in the USA and smells and feels delightful. I am also yelling at everyone to invest in one of our <a href="https://paintbase.myshopify.com/products/bomb-balm" target="_blank">BOMB BALMs</a>, it's like our supercharged hand cream. I have mine in the fridge right now (speaking of which, get yourself a <a href="https://bit.ly/2REkTT1" target="_blank">beauty fridge</a>!) because my hands are getting destroyed by all the washing, and using it cold is extra soothing. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Anyway guys, do your best! I know you're gonna nail it! *Thumbs up, wink.* Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions! I'm happy to help if I can. We're so looking forward to getting the salons back open so we can hand this back over to the pros! More links below!</span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://bit.ly/2UUGfw9" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a> up to 40% off</span></li>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I've linked to stuff like normal above + below, but there are also a few local (to me-ish) businesses I wanted to call out too!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- The white Show Me Your Mumu romper is also available locally at <a href="https://shopvoda.com/collections/new/products/tegan-jumper" target="_blank">Voda Boutique</a>. I also like these V Affordable <a href="https://shopvoda.com/collections/new/products/1-pommy-slide" target="_blank">pom pom slides</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- The kewt Peepsish bunnies above are from <a href="https://viderichocolatefactory.com/bonbons/" target="_blank">Videri Chocolate Factory</a> and you can shop them online!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- I love <a href="https://bit.ly/2UZbNkS" target="_blank">the rug above</a>, but another AMAZING resource for rugs is mah friend <a href="https://furbishstudio.com/collections/rugs" target="_blank">Jamie at Furbish Studio</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">- Some other local shops I love who are absolutely WERKING to get y'all fashun even under these pretty dark circumstances: </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.charlottesinc.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte's</a> (check their <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charlottesincraleigh/" target="_blank">Insta</a> - they've been running some great specials)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://roanshop.com/" target="_blank">Roan</a> (amazing shop in Richmond - offering 20% off with code roanifuwanto20)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.vermillionstyle.com/collections/all" target="_blank">Vermillion</a> (they're doing 15% off of everything with the code 15YEAR!)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://monkeesofraleigh.com/" target="_blank">Monkees Raleigh</a> (offering 20% off) </span></li>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">St. Patty's Day celebrations will probably look a little different this year, what with the avoidance of crowds and people. Oh wait, is it my new favorite holiday? The thing that sparked my green joy was the release of the <a href="http://bit.ly/3cSeQmG" target="_blank">Clare V for Anthro collection</a>, which really is just overall pretty joyful. Lots of cute to look at, and not just in green. Oh I especially love putting that bright green with a mellow yellow style green-yellow, like <a href="http://bit.ly/2ve06Og" target="_blank">THISSSS</a>. I love her aesthetic in general, so definitely a fave for me right now. I've poked around and found some other greenish items you should see, check out the little carousel thingy below. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since we've had our snow for the year, let's start looking to Spring yes? You can literally do florals head-to-toe with these <a href="http://bit.ly/3bYtacZ" target="_blank">kewt earrings</a> all the way down to these <a href="http://bit.ly/39ZfgFU" target="_blank">really, really adorable pumps</a>. I mean, I wouldn't recommend it, but you could do it. Shop the above and linking to a multitude of other options below!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Valentine's is the loungiest "holiday" to me. It's a great excuse to sleep in/eat in bed/burrito yourself in blankets/wear pjs all day. I want to preach the gospel of the Adult Blanky to you; <a href="http://bit.ly/2UNcf7i" target="_blank">THIS blanket</a> has changed my life. If you're in Raleigh you can shop it locally at <a href="https://www.charlottesinc.com/" target="_blank">Charlotte's</a>. I very much enjoy a good pajama set. I have a strong affinity for Lake, everything is super soft and cute. Feels good on your skin. I like a good lounge set as well. Lots of cute options out there in the post-Juicy tracksuit landscape. Will link you some below! </span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Body Prescriptions Retinol Wipes - <a href="http://bit.ly/2oZ79HD">http://bit.ly/2oZ79HD</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">KEYS Eye Butter Moisturizing Eye Cream 15ml Jar <a href="http://bit.ly/2pQOZYh">http://bit.ly/2pQOZYh</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Intelligent Elixirs Pure Squalane <a href="http://bit.ly/2DBHacI">http://bit.ly/2DBHacI</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">"Un" Cover Up Cream Foundation <a href="http://bit.ly/2MIkdKd">http://bit.ly/2MIkdKd</a> </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Master FasciaBlaster - <a href="http://bit.ly/2JipndN">http://bit.ly/2JipndN</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream - <a href="http://bit.ly/341G311">http://bit.ly/341G311</a></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Clinique Women's Acne Solutions Acne Line Correcting Serum/1 oz. <a href="http://bit.ly/33VGeuR">http://bit.ly/33VGeuR</a></span></li>
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<span style="color: #cccccc; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">A few more items of note, we had this bonkers cheese board by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/raleighcheesy/posts/" target="_blank">Raleigh Cheesy</a>, and beautiful tablescaping by Meares + <a href="http://bit.ly/2Y3KW8g" target="_blank">Furbish Studio</a>. I wore this delightful <a href="http://bit.ly/2Y8LlGh" target="_blank">Ulla dress</a> (similar <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ls9nav" target="_blank">here</a>). I also scooped <a href="http://bit.ly/2DzPFF9" target="_blank">this tent</a> which is bonkers and I love it. We also used <a href="http://bit.ly/2oGIW8s" target="_blank">these glasses </a>which are life changing (and on sale rn), and I will be doing a TED Talk on them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hey guys! Wassup. So today I'm sharing something a little out-of-character for me, I HAD A BERFDAY PARTY. A few of my favorites (missing a few!) and I gathered for a birthday-turned-galentine's ish party at my friend Allison's (who y'all may know from <a href="https://www.parlordrybar.com/" target="_blank">Parlor</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blondentrepreneurs/" target="_blank">@Blondentrepreneurs</a>) house mostly to celebrate <a href="https://shop.milkbarstore.com/collections/cakes/products/birthday-cake-six-inch" target="_blank">my cake</a>, which was from the amazing <a href="https://milkbarstore.com/" target="_blank">Milk Bar</a> dessert haven in NYC (and LA and other neat cities) and drink ros</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">é</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Y'all not only was this cake gorgeous but it was (a good prop) and DELICIOUS. They also have the cutest little <a href="https://shop.milkbarstore.com/collections/cakes/products/birthday-mini-kit" target="_blank">mini version for two</a> you can order for Valentines! One of my other faves Jamie Meares of <a href="http://bit.ly/2SfTNEa" target="_blank">Furbish</a> + <a href="http://isuwannee.com/" target="_blank">I Suwanee</a> fame gave the assist on styling the tablescape. Isn't it gorge? Something fun that we discussed over the course of conversation was that the <a href="http://bit.ly/2DeDZqI" target="_blank">placemats were Furbish</a> from a minute ago but she styled them with new goodies which gave them new life and sparked new joy. (Speaking of placemats, <a href="http://bit.ly/2SjeUVW" target="_blank">these are the most</a>.) It made me go check out what I haven't used in a while to think of new ways to style them. Anyway, another item of note, Allison is the consummate hostess and a tremendous cook so we stayed out of her way with the food - and I'm glad we did, she did this gorgeous salmon in her <a href="http://bit.ly/2SiYywL" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a>!!! If you don't know <a href="http://bit.ly/2SiYywL" target="_blank">Instant Pot</a> I suggest you hit the Googles, it's like a tiny hybrid Crockpot but it does things (safely), in like, lightning speed. It's wild. 10/10. Rounding things out were my fave rosés - <a href="https://www.totalwine.com/wine/champagne-sparkling-wine/sparkling-wine/rose/jacqueline-leonne-rose/p/147682750?s=611&igrules=true" target="_blank">Jacqueline Leonne</a> (the BEST) and duh <a href="http://bit.ly/2Dlnlpo" target="_blank">Yes Way Rosé</a>. We all did fun nails over at <a href="http://www.paintbasenails.com/" target="_blank">PAINTBASE</a> to pre-game and I feel like everyone was wonderfully on theme. I also love the <a href="http://bit.ly/2DftxPP" target="_blank">cute Self Portrait mini dress</a> I was shuffling around in - which is also PERFECT for Valentine's Day should you be celebrating it. The zipper detail and ruching make it super flattering. I'm adding a gallery of some other Valentine-inspired goodies below for your perusal. In summary, we had the best time. I so enjoyed spending some focused time with my friends talking life, being silly, throwing confetti at each other and taking a million pictures because hashtag content. </span><br />
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<br />Catherine {Southern Arrondissement}http://www.blogger.com/profile/02871656644464560519noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7814506411302633048.post-24308037842827276902018-10-16T10:06:00.000-04:002018-10-16T12:30:02.916-04:00Review: Tria Laser Hair Removal 4X<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Alright, let's get right to it. First off, this is not a #spon post, it's more of a PSA. One of the things I've realized about being a busy girl in the busy real world is how much of a time-sucking pain-in-the-ass shaving is. Not to mention, it's one of those seemingly super simple self-care activities that if you DO skip it you end up feeling really shitty about it. Like, constantly apologizing for your hairy legs whilst getting a pedicure at your own nail salon or forgetting to hit your pits before wearing something sleeveless. It makes me cringe to even type that. Not to mention the whole bikini area neglect situation. Oh also, the random ways age seems to reflect itself in new growth in uncharted areas (I'm looking at you, chin). Like I said, and I know I'm preaching to the choir, it's such a seemingly easy thing to maintain but it's the first thing to go when your life is running you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once I'd worked this out in my head I started researching options. I'm sure y'all have heard of the name brands I had heard as well. A lot of online reviews are pretty similar across the spectrum of products - and I do think that consistency and user proficiency probably play a big role in the success of any of the at-home solutions. I ended up settling on the <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pk3Pym" target="_blank">TRIA Laser Hair Removal 4x</a>, most significant to me was that this product is the only FDA-cleared at-home hair removal laser currently on the market. It uses the technology you get in a spa basically. So over the years I have had a handful of laser sessions on my bikini, underarms and upper lip at one of my preferred med spas and I for SURE saw results from those services, so I knew that laser would, in fact, work on me and the FDA approval made me feel confident that I would be using a quality product.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It's super easy to use, you do a one-time activation, then unlock it with a sensor that confirms your skin+hair types are suitable for use. (PS, I'm slightly fair with medium-dark body hair) The <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pk3Pym" target="_blank">Tria 4x</a> has 5 treatment levels (aka pain levels LOL), and you can test out what works or just be a dumbass like me and go straight Level 5. I did a couple of passes at 5 and then dropped it down to 4. I am comfortable at 4 across all areas, but I am certain that not everyone would be, and I totally love that you can adjust it for more sensitive areas if need be. The pain levels are totally what I expected based on my prior experiences. It feels like being thumped repeatedly with a rubber band. Which I'll do all day if it = #hairfree. One of the hardest things, besides the gyrations you have to do to get to some of your treatment areas, is maintaining the treatment path they recommend. It's basically like trying to stick to a grid without any outlines. But once you get the hang of it you can move pretty quickly.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So far, I've treated my feet, bikini and underarms. I am going to tackle my legs after, I just don't have the time availability to tackle ALL of the things at once RN. Underarms are easy, breezy beautiful. You can know that out quickly. Tops of feet are thin-skinned and sensitive, but again, quick work. Your bikini area is the biggest feat logistically, time-wise and pain wise. I do it last after I've sort of built up my pain threshold.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-Use your first sesh to plan your time window. You'll get faster but make sure you block out enough time so you don't have to bail half-way through.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-BE SURE to charge your <a href="http://bit.ly/2Pk3Pym" target="_blank">Tria</a> day of. It's got a 30 minute capacity basically, but it takes a while to charge up. I have screwed this up and it sucks.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">-Watch your skin after and take care of it if it's sensitive. You can use any post-wax type cleanser or balm. My skin has mainly been fine with very light irritation. There is an optional <a href="http://bit.ly/2OwTBi8" target="_blank">calming gel</a> that you apply before treatment and I recommend it. I did my last round without it and I think my skin is more irritated. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In my continued coverage of the beloved/def hated Nordstrom Anniversary sale, I'd like to report on some neato neutrals I think you'd enjoy! I really love the sort of goldenrod-y color I've been seeing lately, I think it's a nice color but can still play a kind of neutral role. I got <a href="http://bit.ly/2LoXyj0" target="_blank">these shorts</a> earlier this summer in the "Greek Gold" color (and like three others) and have been living in them. (Hashtag elastic waistband). Another staple is the <a href="http://bit.ly/2L8GPjU" target="_blank">Madewell oversized denim jacket</a> (pictured top left), I would make the case that it can be worn with almost anything you own. It is the Perfect throw on item, even in the hot summer I like to have something to cover my shoulders if I'm going to a restaurant or a movie. It's perfectly broken in and I think the oversized fit is a nice update. (You can also get it <a href="http://bit.ly/2L8GPjU" target="_blank">here</a> if it sells out at Nordstrom.) I am not typically a culottes kinda person but I do love <a href="http://bit.ly/2JdYkxn" target="_blank">these windowpane plaid ones by Sea</a> - I like the oversized cuff. Don't forget the Nordstrom sale is still in it's "Early Access" phase, meaning you can only snag stuff at the sale prices if you have a Nordstrom card (you can get one <a href="http://bit.ly/2NOlwGd" target="_blank">here</a>)! Shop the faves by clicking the images above!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So if y'all read any of the blogs (the many fashun influencer blogs) you know it's <a href="http://bit.ly/2NJXbkI" target="_blank">Nordstrom Anniversary</a> sale time. People legit go bonkers over this sale. There's all kinds of fun stuff marked down, they do it in two waves basically, the "Early Access" sale for <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ji7fxM" target="_blank">Nordstrom cardholders</a> starts today - then all of the commoners get access on July 20th. So I'll be breaking out some of my faves in different sections. Like this post, this post right here is the "FITNESS" post. I'll have a beauty post, some fashun posts. Maybe a post for men. We'll see. It's an overwhelming sale to slog through but ideally I'm showing y'all some of the real gems. Anyway. You can shop by clicking the products above, or with the little carousel thing below. And I'll describe some faves below as well! xo and namaste and Godspeed with your <a href="http://bit.ly/2NJXbkI" target="_blank">sale shopping</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*I personally think everyone needs either the <a href="http://bit.ly/2utPTJ1" target="_blank">Nike</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/2NJG2HS" target="_blank">adidas tank</a>. I don't always love big branded stuff, but these are such iconic fitness brands that I'll allow it.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;"> These are especially great to have if you do anything like hot yoga. They're easy breezy beautiful. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">*I can't get over how cute <a href="http://bit.ly/2LcPxOd" target="_blank">these pants</a> are. I also <a href="http://bit.ly/2JgPXkJ" target="_blank">really like these running tights</a> -- they're shiny but I kinda feel it. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">*I have the baby pink suede Gazelles, I highly <a href="http://bit.ly/2JgLgaC" target="_blank">recommend these guys</a> (similar look) - comfortable and you will love them. Great to throw on for casual wear or even with a <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ji2TGW" target="_blank">simple little dress</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you into cookbooks? I love the ones that feel like an experience - do you know what I mean? I have had Garden & Gun's <a href="http://bit.ly/2NBENL0" target="_blank"><i>The Southerner's Cookbook</i></a> for a few years now and I feel like it is sort of part-cookbook, part-storybook. From the cover to the images and anecdotes it paints a fuller picture than just a book of recipes. My latest acquisition <i><a href="http://bit.ly/2NzcRqM" target="_blank">Vefa's Kitchen</a></i> (also known as <i><a href="http://bit.ly/2NBQH7F" target="_blank">Greece: The Cookbook</a></i>) is same same. I'm obsessed with the chic Mediterranean blue cover, and it's recipes are punctuated throughout with pretty pics of Greek classics. So many of the recipes are healthy and not terribly challenging but the book is huge - like 703 pages HUGE, so I can spend literally years working my way through it! I snagged my copy <a href="https://www.holdergoodsandcrafts.com/" target="_blank">locally</a> but you can shop it <a href="http://bit.ly/2NzcRqM" target="_blank">here</a>. I think there's a lot of value in learning about the food traditions of other cultures, and I also have <a href="http://bit.ly/2NAZx5x" target="_blank">this one</a> on my list, I've flipped through it before and it's both visually pleasing and mouthwatering. Perhaps my next culinary adventure. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The annual swimwear assessment is upon us. It's almost Memorial Day, which is the semi-official start to bathing suit season. It's the time of year to assess how those #beachbod goals are actually going and which suits are going to "cover your needs" currently. This is my latest acquisition from my perma-fave Marysia. Here's what I want you to know about this line: </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. Yes, it's expensive. If you are looking for more affordable try <a href="http://bit.ly/2KGQxJL" target="_blank">this</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2KGkXMl" target="_blank">this</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/2IypTlA" target="_blank">this</a>. But Marysia is worth the investment.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. Their signature fabric is the most forgiving swim material I've ever encountered.</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. Yes, figuring out the right size or style can be tricky, but once you do you'll be forever loyal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's what I'd say about the sizing - generally speaking it all runs kinda small. I get M or L in everything. Some styles are definitely skimpier and less supportive than others, but there are some fabulous options if you're looking for more coverage. I'll highlight some styles below for different tastes/body shapes, and I've got my seasonal faves in the little gallery below the post. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. <a href="http://bit.ly/2L7CtKe" target="_blank">Pallisades Ruffle Maillot</a> - the ruffle is perfect for a little added camo, and you get good bahonkus coverage, but the lower neckline and crossback straps add some jazz. Totally wearable for medium activity. Be aware that the lighter colors will not give you as much privacy! Works with both boobs or no boobs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Lc2tUP" target="_blank">Palm Springs Maillot</a> - one of their classic shapes, it's made in the amazing fabric I mentioned earlier which gives you a little structure and compression without digging into any of your softer spots. Great coverage, and a good option for active peoples - like moms chasing kids. </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Works with both boobs or no boobs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. <a href="http://bit.ly/2KuQVef" target="_blank">Venice Maillot</a> - I love this style because it makes you feel like you're wrapped up like a present. It is good for sunbathing/lounging/pool sitting but not heavy activity. There is very little support, but it does give good coverage and it's adorable. Same advice as above on the lighter colors - I think the terracotta would be fine. I'd recommend for small or medium boobs. There's also a <a href="http://bit.ly/2KCLI4b" target="_blank">bikini version</a> which is adorbs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">1. <a href="http://bit.ly/2KzzpW2" target="_blank">Antibes Top</a> - classic, cute, only recommend for smaller boobs. No support so don't go jogging!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">2. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Kz0RmS" target="_blank">Palm Springs Top</a> - great coverage, a bit more supportive than the others since the back is more substantial. You can move around well in this one. Recommend for any bust, but it's a great option for bigger boobs!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">3. <a href="http://bit.ly/2LcvD6q" target="_blank">Mott Bikini Top</a> - This is another one that's good for all boobs. Good coverage and relative support. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">4. <a href="http://bit.ly/2KIN51p" target="_blank">Antibes Bottom</a> - same as the top, cute and classic. It's a skimpy bottom, but like I said before, the amazing material and the way they stitch the seams mean that it won't cut into your squishy bits. Take note - the <a href="http://bit.ly/2Lf8xfi" target="_blank">Broadway bottom</a> is similar coverage but it has a solid seam at the waist ( so no scalloping ) which means that it's slightly less forgiving. But similar look. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">5. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ld17Jr" target="_blank">Santa Monica Bottom</a> - much more coverage and super comfy if you're active or self-conscious. Love the high waist look. A classic. If you want something in between Antibes and Santa Monica try the <a href="http://bit.ly/2LhlJ3b" target="_blank">Spring bottom</a>. It's a nice blend of the two. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">6. <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ld1sfb" target="_blank">Piana Peplum</a> - cute peplum bottom and lots of coverage, so it's very forgiving. Nice high waist too! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As always, shoot me an <a href="mailto:southernarrondissement@gmail.com" target="_blank">email</a> if you have any fit or color questions! Don't forget to sign up for the Marysia emails - they send you a 10% off code!</span><br />
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