Store Tour: ANTHOM

I LOVE finding new awesome places to shop, you guys. The hubs isn’t AS BIG of a fan of me finding new ways to spend money but never complains about how cute I look for dates. So it evens out. 

When I found Anthom tucked away in the uber-cool Mosaic District, I couldn’t help but pop inside. The interior has this clean and modern feel to it. There’s copper everywhere (#gimmie) and I loved being greeted by a cherry blossom branches as I walked in. Turns out, the owners did all the interior decorating themselves! 

One of the owners, Ashley, is around my age and is seriously the epitome of chic. Also she’s the nicest, which makes shopping there SO. MUCH. FUN. And don’t even get my started on the clothing (#wantitall) - all the pieces and jewelry are made from small designers and they’ll be including more local designers over the next few months! Check out their latest look book to get a feel for their style.

I walked away with this jacket (styled here) and this crop top which I can’t wait to wear with a high-waisted skirt. I came back a few weeks later for this other crop top (#obsessed - can’t wait to show you how I styled it TO WORK on the blog next week. That’s right. I wore a crop top to work.)

Enough talking! Go see the place for yourselves. You must. And while you’re there, stop in Ah Love Oil across the street to discover your inner foodie and pop in a few of the other awesome stores (Take 5 Boutique, South Moon Under, Last Call, Anthropologie, just to name a few.) 

Anthom is located at 2910 District Avenue #150 in Fairfax, VA at Mosaic District and is metro accessibly (Merrifield stop.) They also have all their stuff online at www.shopanthom.com.

LAUNCHED: VRAI & ORO

While pursuing Instagram the other day (per usual), I stumbled upon some gorgeous earrings. Where were they from? I needed to know. Scanning the hashtags and mentions, I finally discovered they were from a new jewelry company that just launched just a few days ago!

Meet Vrai & Oro. Their pieces are timeless, made in the USA (love!!), and super affordable, considering they use 14k solid gold and the purest form of diamonds. My favorite piece is their Pavé Diamond Line Necklace. I know what I’ll be asking the hubs for…Easter? Is that the next holiday? 

Check out the Vrai & Oro website - which pieces from their collection are you loving?

No this post isn’t sponsored, and no, I didn’t get any goodies for sharing this - I just thought their stuff was totally awesome and wanted to tell you about it! All photos courtesy of Vrai & Oro.

Special Delivery from Beauty Box 5

Is it just me, or do you absolutely love getting mail? I'll order things online just to feel the rush of checking that mailbox everyday for my special order. I love getting snail mail from friends, and I'm obsessed with the calligraphy course I'm taking on Skillshare.

I've always wanted to try out one of those beauty sample subscriptions, so when I found Beauty Box 5, I was totally stoked. When you subscribe with Beauty Box 5, they'll send you a mix of makeup, beauty accessories, hair, skincare, fragrance, body, and nail products...which is perfect for me since I just don't have the time to spend hours in Ulta (although if I had the time, I totally would.) Each month is $12, and if you sign up for a year, it's only $99. If you're interested in subscribing to their monthly awesomeness, you can subscribe here.

Not only do you get the box of sample goodies, but if you find a product you love, they have the full-sized version on their website at a fraction of the cost. The team over at Beauty Box 5 were sweet enough to send me a sample box so I could share my favorite finds with you! Take a look at my review of the products and pics below!

Check out my sparkly nails!

La Fresh Travel Lite Facial Cleansing Wipes: I SO wish I had these for my trip last month to Florida. These were great even on my sensitive skin and are THE perfect travel size.

NUBAR Glitter Nail Polish: I also loved this product. Speckles of gold are a major party for my nails. Check out the photo below to see just how awesome the sparkles are up close.

OFRA Lipgloss Plumper in Sultry: While I gave this color a try (see me sport it that one time I wore green), it just wasn’t my favorite lip gloss. Plus, my lips are already humungous and probably shouldn’t be any plumper.

Bellapierre Cosmetics Sparkle Shadow: This stuff is perfect for a girls night out. Turn up the Kesha and get your sparkle on.

H2O+ Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment: This was my absolute FAVORITE pick of the bunch. It’s super hydrating and makes my skin silky smooth. I am definitely buying the larger version of this because it is THAT good.

She's Unique Turns 2

One of my absolutely favorite mom-and-daughter jewelry shops, She's Unique, just had their second birthday. Naturally, I made my way into Old Town Alexandria for the mimosa-filled celebration! 

Take a look at a few of the photos I snapped of the event below and feast your eyes on the tasty treats by Jessica (Adventures of a Repatriate) and the perfection that is every piece of jewelry (and candles) at She's Unique. I can't wait to show you the the silver studs and bar necklace I brought home!

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Visit to Thibiant Beverly Hills

There is nothing (I mean, nothing) worse than winter time. The cold is just unbearable, winter fashion is unattainable and the dry skin I get is unbelievable. 

Thankfully, I was able to solve one of the above winter dilemmas last weekend at Thibiant Beverly Hills in Fairfax. I had booked an appointment for a 90-minute facial, and didn't really have any idea of what to expect. All I knew is that I wanted glowy, moisturized skin and I wanted it now.

When I walked into Thibiant, the decor put me in a happy place (see some photos I took below!) and the aesthetic was super luxurious - think Restoration Hardware meets old Hollywood glam.  

The treatment started off with a consultation with the lead esthetician, Tiffany. When she asked me about my daily skin routine, I had a minor panic attack. (Skin routine? What does that even mean?!) After talking about my problem areas and dry skin issues, Tiffany stepped out while I jumped under the coziest and softest sheets I have ever felt in my entire life (they're from Comfy Co and you can get them here!)

When Tiffany returned, she took a good look at my skin and within seconds, had created an individualized facial based on what my skin needed. And it turns out, facials are way deeper than just making your skin have that glow - it helps keep your skin (and in turn, the rest of your body) healthy. I'm not much into sciencey things, but did you know your skin is an ORGAN? Your skin is basically a reflection of how how healthy you are on the inside, so keeping it moisturized with the right nutrients is super essential. 

Next came the awesome part. Over the course of an hour and a half, Tiffany replenished the thirst my skin had been craving and cleaned my pores. She also drained my lymph system through massaging certain muscles on my face to ramp up my immune system, flush out toxins, and relieve sinus pressure. 

Afterwards, my skin felt incredible and I was ever-so-tempted to sign up for their monthly facials (their most popular package.) So many people have the impression that a facial is a luxury, but especially during these winter months, it can be invaluable. I was shocked at the amount of confidence I gained after the facial and through changing up my skincare routine.

For those of us who work ALL THE TIME (whether at a job or at home with crazy kiddos) - we all need a little pampering, and heck, our skin deserves it. YOU DESERVE IT. I'll definitely be back to Thibiant and I hope you'll give them a try too!

In the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some tips on keeping your skin hydrated in the colder months and about what your skincare routine should look like (courtesy of Tiffany, the Master Esthetician at Thibiant) so stay tuned! Thibiant Beverly Hills is located at 3903 Fair Ridge Drive in Fairfax, VA. You can check out their reviews on Yelp here and call  (703) 865-5000 to make an appointment! And take a look at some photos I took of the lovely Thibiant below!

It's Julien is also eternally grateful to Thibiant for the complimentary massage, but all opinions expressed are genuinely my own.