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Have you read theSkimm today? This daily e-news letter is pretty cool! They give you the headliners in a way that we can relate to instead of trying to decode what it all means.

If you’re a young professional, like myself, you’ll like it!

Arden’s Garden 2-Day Detox REVIEW

Hello my loves!

I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted, but as we all know LIFE happens.

Anywho….I’ve been on this trip to a healthier me this year, which has been going great! I’ve changed my eating habits dramatically and even though I slip up sometimes, I’ve been consistent for the most part.

One day while surfing Instagram, I noticed that one of my friends posted a picture of a detox that she was doing  so I thought I would try it as well. It’s called the Arden’s Garden 2-Day Detox which comes from a juicing store based out of Atlanta.

[Briefly, they send you 2 Gallons of this stuff and you drink 1 gallon per day]

I was a bit skeptical about doing this detox because I LOVE to eat!  [This detox allows NO FOOD for 2 WHOLE DAYS! Crazy right!?]

I ordered the juice online (since I do not reside in Atlanta) and it was shipped to me on their next shipping date. When it arrived it was frozen so I had to let it thaw out entirely before I began. After about 2 days of  it being in the refrigerator, I decided to go ahead and get it over with.

Day 1:

OMG PULP >_<!! If there is one thing I hate in this world it is pulp, but it wasn’t too bad. The taste is very sour as it contains grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and orange juice (see full details in picture below). The first couple of hours weren’t bad ….and then it hit me! I went to the bathroom (#1) a thousand times the first day! Well not really, but you catch my drift. I was also feeling very sleepy during the first day, so I chose not to workout during this detox.

Weight loss on Day 1= 2 lbs

Day 2: 

The second and last day was better than the first because I guess my body got used to the juice. I felt more energized during Day 2, but of course, I was still going to the bathroom a lot. I was tempted to eat on multiple occasions, but I fought the temptation!

Weight loss on Day 2= 2 lbs

Overall Weight Loss= 4 lbs

The day after I was finished with the detox I thought I would want to “pig out” but surprisingly when I ate my fist meal after the detox I got full faster and just continued to space my meals throughout the day.

Overall,  I liked this detox. It is definitely something to try to get rid of all the “bad” stuff in your body and begin YOUR trip to a healthier you :-).

2-Day Detox

Any questions about my experience? Please comment below!

American Eagle Skinny Kick Jeans….Amazing!!

American Eagle Skinny Kick Jeans (Size 14, XL Length)

 

I’m excited to announce that these jeans are absolutely amazing!!

As a 6’1 woman, it’s VERY hard to find jeans that are long enough AND that fit. I’m a bit curvy so I was worried that they would be uncomfortable but they were the complete opposite. They fit tight but they also stretch enough to fit your body without constricting it like a lot of other jeans.

I will definitely add American Eagle to my list of places to purchase jeans from!

-Vickie

50 Shades of ….hmmmm

Ok, finally I have finished the first book of the “50 Shades” trilogy and I am……. on edge with this one.

There was so much hype behind this book that I said, what they hey why not give it a read. I knew after I hadn’t finished it in two days that it didn’t really peak my interest like it had for many others. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a GOOD book,  just not one of those books that you can’t put down – well for me anyway.

I was kind of disappointed, especially since all of my friends were hyping it up to be the best book ever – but then again when it comes to books I’m hard to impress.

Personally, I feel that the “erotic” nature of the book was a bit overwhelming. I like to read erotica but this one was solely based on sex and didn’t have a real thorough plot outside of that. The whole “Sub/Dom” thing didn’t really excite me either, especially since she’s so young and inexperienced. I think it could have a negative affect in the the wrong hands – if you catch my drift.

Overall it’s a good book – I give it a B+

I just started reading 50 Shades Darker Sunday, so hopefully this one is better.

-Vickie

Coming Soon!

NEW Skinny Kick Jean from American Eagle Outfitters

I’m back!!

Now that I’m a college graduate (whoop whoop!) I have a lot more free time in between job searching (blah).

Any who, within the next couple of weeks I will do a review on the NEW Skinny Kick Jeans from American Eagle Outfitters. I have heard great things about the comfort of these so I plan to try them out for myself.

As a 6’1 female it is HARD and EXPENSIVE to find jeans that fit comfortably and are long enough. Hopefully these jeans are nothing short of amazing so I can add them to my list of favorites.

Stay tuned….

-Vickie

Truth

Christina Parisi

I went on a date tonight with a boy whom I find attractive, smart and intriguing. Pretty much all the qualities I’m looking for, not to mention he’s taller than me, hah, something I love.

However…

I suddenly found myself reverting back to the shy, insecure girl of nineteen who I often remember fondly but never miss too much. There she was tonight though, rearing her ugly head as the self-conscious me. Man, I don’t miss being a teenager, but why, I wonder, did this retro-self of mine make a cameo appearance?

And then it hit me.

Maybe it’s because this is someone I could actually be with.

A friend of mine made an observation of me a little while back and I brushed him off, not wanting to hear it, but truth be told, his comment hasn’t left my mind since he’s said it. Basically, he told me I…

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Sassy Mitchell Hair Review – Exotic Wave

I am very particular about my extensions, when I do get them, so when I decided to try a new brand of hair, my search quickly landed me on Sassy Mitchell‘s website. I must say I am beyond impressed and loving Sassy Mitchell hair! Their customer service is AWESOME and I was actually able to pick it up myself since I live in the area. They also give a 10% discount per bundle if you are a student – definitely helped me a lot.

If you are looking for a quality brand of hair, Sassy Mitchell is it! I got the Eurasian Exoctic Wave hair in a 18″ and 16″ (4 oz. per bundle) and I have hair left over. The packaging includes the specifics of the hair — type, length, cost– and directions on how to maintain the hair while it is  installed.

It has been three weeks and my hair still looks like it was installed yesterday. Sassy Mitchell hair gets an A+!!!

-Vickie

To order from Sassy Mitchell, visit http://www.sassymitchell.com. Sassy Mitchell also has a Twitter page (@mssassymitchell) and a Facebook page (Sassy Mitchell LLC)

Note: I purchased this hair myself, it was not given to me by the company.