ALL ABOUT BOTOX
July 6, 2018
Wait you get botox?......Ok good so do I! That's what so many girls have said to me after they found out I started getting botox. It's crazy to me that botox is still such a secret to everyone because it has so many benefits I don't know why you wouldn't do it. Now I'll admit, some people do go overboard but so far all of my experiences have been awesome. Let's get into it.
First of all, what is botox? Botox is a drug used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by relaxing the underlying muscles.
I recently went to Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery otherwise known as CAPS here in Columbus and I wanted to tell you guys about my botox experience. After we walked in and got a tour we went in a room and I met with my Doctor, Tyler Angelos. He was not only professional but he was funny. I love when people make me feel comfortable before I'm getting something uncomfortable done, does that make sense? lol. He was very honest and didn't just tell me things I wanted to hear. I love that at CAPS the actual doctors are the ones injecting you.
Dr. Angelos had me hold up a mirror and show him what areas I didn't like about my face. Now let me give you a little back story. I have been getting botox since I was 28, I am 29 now and I always get it in the same three places: my "elevens", my "crows feet" and my forehead. Your "elevens" otherwise known as glabella are between your eyes and your crows feet are the lines you develop next to the outer corners of your eyes when you smile. A few people have commented I am too young to get botox but CAPS believes the younger you start the less your wrinkles will appear as you get older.
After we discussed everything I wanted, it was go time. The first time I got botox you guys...you're gonna die. I literally had an anxiety attack and starting sweating and almost passed out. I don't like needles and I felt the needle going in my head and puncturing my muscle. When I went to CAPS I was like ok Nicole, get your game face on. There is gonna be a lot of a people around and you don't wanna look like a fool. Then the gates of Heaven opened up and they whipped out this tool...
See that gold thing right there? That is called the distractor, which is exactly what it does. I put on some Post Malone and they used the distractor and it was all done in less than a minute! I felt like a freakin champ. I got 28 units total.
Botox takes anywhere from 4-7 days to show up and a maximum of two weeks.
It lasts 3 months. It can last up to 4 months for some people!
Botox normally ranges between $10-$14 a unit and like I said lasts three months. You do not have to go every three months but I can definitely tell when I don't. If you live in Ohio you should definitely check out CAPS I will be going back there. They were awesome!
Thank you for having me CAPS!
Photography: Kandid with Kate
Why it's ok to say no
June 29, 2018
Looking for a cute top to wear with friends or to work? I've got you covered! This top from Chicwish would look so cute tucked in a skirt for work or with some jeans and wedges like I did for happy hour! This gorgeous mesh ruffle top makes me look so sweet and innocent but that doesn't mean I don't know how to stand my ground. As of recently I have had tons of people asking me to do things for my blog and post things that just aren't me and aren't something I would represent. It's hard in the blogging world because if you are a 'yes' person like me, you typically want to say yes to everyone. I'm always like well what if they never email me again or what if this is my only chance....blah blah blah. But if you don't feel confident about a product or whatever a company is asking of you, don't do it. I want you to apply this to your everyday life as well, not just with blogging. My mom literally says 'yes' to e v e r y o n e. She never does anything for herself and I'm trying to teach her that it's not selfish if she says no sometimes! Love you mom!
This is your life and only you can take control of it. My friend Lindsay just started a podcast called Let's Get Real and it is so empowering! I told her after listening to it I truly felt like I could conquer the world. Don't let other people dictate how you run your life, remember you only live once! :)
Photography: Kandid with Kate
Thank you so much to Chicwish for sponsoring today's post!
The Perfect Fourth of July Dress
June 25, 2018
Cookout? Fireworks? Dinner plans? This dress checks yes for all of your possible fourth of July plans! It cinches perfectly at the waist and white crochet details are just gorgeous! I am thinking about adding a red banana in my hair and some flat sandals for our family cookout! I just got it at Chicwish and they have tons of other cute options I linked for you guys below! Chicwish is having their summer sale right now and you can get up to 40% off! It's only for 24 hours so get to shopping! Hope you guys have a great start to your week. I'm off to get coffee! :)
Thank you to Chicwish for sponsoring today's post!
Photography: Kandid with Kate
Gingham Love + My 7 Day Challenge
June 12, 2018
Earrings: Nissa Jewelry c/o Bracelet: Shop Bella & Bloom c/o (use NICOLE15 for 15% off your order!) Dress: Chicwish c/o Shoes: Jellypop c/o (only $35 and SO COMFY!) Bag: Leander Boutique, similar here Flowers: Three Buds Flower Market
Gingham lover or no? Honestly I never used to be but when I saw this dress on Chicwish's website and the wrap detail I was already picturing how cute it would be. It reminds me of a little picnic dress. I want to take a picnic now lol. Chicwish as you know has been one of my favorite places to shop forever and I love all of their summer clothes they have right now. I linked my favorites below!
I wanted to share with you guys this 7 day challenge Justin and I decided to do in case you wanted to try! Our biggest argument is what are we going to have for dinner so with this challenge, we don't even have to think because we just know it has to be from the list we made for ourselves. Now I'm only on day two but so far I've lost 3lbs. I'm not doing this to lose weight, rather just to feel healthier but I do have that chub on my stomach when I sit down and I would like to get rid of that, you feel me? So if you want to try here is what we are doing. We decided to pick 10 items and that is all we can have for one week. This is our list:
1) Eggs
2) Chicken
3) Beef
4) Protein Powder (for protein shakes)
5) Rice Cakes
6) Peanut Butter (all natural)
7) Broccoli and or Spinach
8) Oatmeal
9) Blueberries
10) Salad
*** Plus I told Justin I am allowing myself my coffee I get from Starbucks, lol. It's only 80 calories. Do you think you could do it?
Thank you so much to Chicwish for sponsoring today's post!
Photography by: Kandid with Kate
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