Being Bridget

The Best Fabric Shaver On The Market

You guys. This sweater {fabric} shaver is NO joke. It will literally shave off the most stubborn of pills on any fabric. I’ve used it on sweaters, my sofa, my carpet {both wool, and sisal}, my bedding and even my curtains {uh huh}. Although powerful, the blade is gentle and can be used on the finest of fabrics {I went to town on one of my favorite cashmere sweaters, and it worked beautifully}. The power of this machine is what makes it far better than any other shaver on the market, and worth every penny of the slightly higher retail price. To use, lay your item flat and pull it so there are no lines or wrinkles. That way the blade has a nice taut surface to glide over and shave. Buy this fabric shaver. Your home will thank you!

In Bloom with Bloomingdales

Top: Marlow Reconstructed Chambray Top // Jeans: Colette Fray Hem Jeans // Shoes: Ancient Greek sandals // Sunglasses: Old, similar here // Bag: Old, similar here // Earrings: Becca Jewelry

Driving around Dallas on Friday, I was struck by these beautiful, fluffy, & bright white trees in full bloom all over the city. After one to many weeks of rain, freezing temperatures, and bare trees, it’s such a welcomed change. With the sun shining, and the temperatures rising, it’s never felt better to get out and enjoy the city. Wearing my new favorite Paige Denim jeans from Bloomingdale’s – this style is by far one of my favorites. The slight flare out looks good on every body type, and the raw hem makes them feel fresh and cool. Although, I wear white jeans year round, this style is truly unique because it can’t be worn with boots making it the ultimate spring +summer jean. I’ve paired them here with this beautiful deconstructed off the shoulder top from Paige that reminded me of these big beautiful white blooms! I love this top because the fabric is a super soft & light chambray, but it also has long sleeves, so it’s great for those in-between weather days.

Bloomingdale’s has an incredible assortment of denim to chose from – from the soft pink version of my jeans above, to these classics with a cool hem detail – you can’t go wrong. The hard part is just narrowing down your choices…..good luck with that my friends! ??

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See What’s In My Travel Beauty Bag

For my entire life I’ve been a checked bag kind of gal. I hate being limited in what I can bring on a trip because I like to have options – what girl doesn’t – and my parents never fought me on it. So for 23 blissful years, I overpacked on every trip I went on, and although I occasionally lost my bag, or had delays, it was always worth it to me in the end. Well, fast forward a few years, and enter in my husband. He’s a typical male that hates to wait, hates any hassle, and who especially does not understand the need for 10 pairs of shoes and all my beauty products. When we met I still insisted checking a bag – and I held out for as long as I could – but eventually, a relationship is al about compromise and in the end, I committed to downsizing. And you know what? I’ve kinda grown accustomed to travelling with just a carry on. Dare I say, I like it? It’s easy, less stressful & there are never any ‘what if’ moments when it’s taking a little too long for your bag to show up in baggage claim. With that being said, there was a major adjustment period, and the biggest hit I had to take was in the beauty department. TSA states that we’re allowed to carry on liquids as long as they’re in 3.4 ounce {or less} and all the containers fit into a quart size plastic bag. This means I needed to downsize in a major way. Lucky for me, most of my favorite brands make their products ‘travel sized’ but even for the ones that don’t, I bought this mini travel container set on Amazon and transfer my own products. Below are my absolute must have travel beauty items {and they all come in mini sizes!}

Cleanser – I’ve been loving my Glossier Milky Jelly cleanser recently, but until they make a travel size, I’m reverting back to my old tried & true favorite – philosphy’s purity. This cleanser is so gentle and soft, and makes removing my makeup easy.

Micellar water – Ever since discovering Bioderma micellar water this past summer in Europe, I can’t live without it. Since I buy mine on Amazon {it’s a european drugstore find & unfortunately difficult to find in the US!} I just used one of the travel containers and put a small amount in it. Easy.

P50W – Y’all know this is my holy grail, and I refuse to travel without it. The last time I went into Joanna Czech for a facial, I was complaining about how large the bottle of P50 was and Rebecca {my facialist} said they made a mini version! I bought it immediately. I apply with a cotton swab.

Serums – My face always feels dry, but especially so when I travel, so I’m insistent on bringing a serum {or 2 or 3…!} with me when I travel. I try to bring a serum that can be worn day or night, so this one from Vitner’s Daughter is perfect. It’s already in a small container and can be worn at any point During the day. Plus it’s made from all natural ingredients and is super hydrating. Other favorite serums I’m bringing with me are these Drunk Elephant Night & Day Serums – they’re tiny, and powerful. I’m especially loving the Glycolic night serum & the C-Firma Day Serum {trying this out in place of my usual Skincueticals CE Ferluic}

Hydrating Lotion {preferably one with SPF and one without} – As I mentioned before, hydration is key when traveling so you want to make sure your bases are covered when choosing a facial moisturizer. I’m a big believer in an everyday SPF, and while I usually use these Sun Drops*, the bottle was too large to travel with so I resorted two bringing two separate lotions {linked above!} *If you want to read more about why the sun drops are so amazing, read this!

NOW! Those are my absolute must haves, but because I can have the extra room, I obviously add a few more products! What can I say? I’m a lush.

Bumble & Bumble Heat Protectant Oil – I use this when I style my hair to protect it from getting damaged.

Eye cream – I can live without a cream dedicated just for the eyes, but why should I? I snagged an ultra mini La Mer eye concentrate back during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale & it’s lasted me ever since. With that being said, my mini size isn’t typically sold, so just put a few pumps of your fav eye cream into one of these and call it a day!

SK-II Facial Treatment essence – I love that they made this into a mini! This stuff is pure magic {read more about why here} but the full-size bottle you buy is way too big to travel with. This little guy is perfect!

Hairspray – just in case!

To shop any of the products from this post, click the images below!

 

My Favorite Picks From The Shopbop Sale

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With warmer weather just around the corner, swimsuits are on my mind! These days, bathing suits can be so expensive, so any discount is much appreciated! Lucky for us, every suit above is up to 25% off during the Shopbop sale! Spend more than $200 {which most of these suits qualify for} and you get 15-25% off using the code: GOBIG18. My favorites #6, #10, #13, #14, #16, & #19 {I already own #3 & #21!} What are yours? Any of these styles would be great for summer! Happy sale shopping!

A few of my other sale favorites are below!