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Friday FAQ’s .1

January 11, 2019

Happy Friday! So excited for today’s post! We are starting another new series that will be on Fridays every week where we answer some of your questions! We got an overwhelming response of questions, so we will break it up into some for next week.

In case you missed our other series we started, Wellness Wednesday, you can check those out .1 and .2 here. If your question wasn’t answered, be sure and send us a message on Instagram, or email us at doubledoseblog@gmail.com

So, here we go!

B L O G G I N G:

HOW DID YOU BECOME A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER?

Great question! We have actually talked all about this in this post and this podcast episode!

HAVE YOU MET ANYONE INTERESTING/FAMOUS THROUGHOUT YOUR TIME BLOGGING?

What a good question! We have had so many cool experiences and opportunities, and we are so grateful! Some people that we have gotten to meet are Hilary Swank, Jackie Joyner Kersee, and Scottie Pippin. We have also gotten to meet SO many sweet, amazing influencers that are so hard working and inspiring!

C E L E R Y J U I C E:

IF YOU MAKE THE CELERY JUICE AHEAD OF TIME, DOES IT LOSE ANY NUTRITIONAL/BENEFICIAL PROPERTIES FROM IT NOT BEING FRESH?

We got all of our information from this page, and have shared some information about celery juice in this post. Medical Medium recommends drinking it immediately after juicing. If not, don’t go more than 24 hours after juicing it to consume! Seal it in a mason jar and store in fridge.

DOES THE CELERY NEED TO BE ORGANIC?

We have read that organic is best, but we honestly haven’t been buying organic recently! We read that organic is better, but you can always buy the conventional and wash with fragrance-free dish soap and warm water, or just a quick rinse with warm water!

CAN YOU ADD AN APPLE OR SOMETHING TO THE CELERY JUICE IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE TASTE?

We personally do not add anything. Just straight celery, but Medical Medium recommends adding one juiced cucumber and/or one apple with the celery. He does say the greatest benefits come when celery juice is consumed on it’s own.

WHAT JUICER DO YOU ALL USE?

We use this one and LOVE it! We have had it for almost 6 months, since we started juicing celery!

B E A U T Y:

HAVE YOU EVER DONE LASER TREATMENTS ON YOUR FACE? IF SO, WHICH ONES DO YOU RECOMMEND?

We have not had any laser treatments on our face, but if we did get anything done in the future, we would highly recommend Enlighten MD in Dallas. That is where we go for any type of service like that like laser hair removal, botox, and our eyebrow permanent makeup!

WHERE DO YOU GO FOR YOUR EYELASH EXTENSIONS?

We both go to Lashing Out. We either see Hanna or Shelby, but all of the girls there are great! Mention us if you go, or let us know:)

More about our eyelash extensions and the process in this podcast episode.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DIP POWDER COLOR?

Our go-to nail dip color is “The Simple Life” Kiara Sky, or “Chit Chat” by Kiara Sky.

More ALL about our nails in this blog post and this podcast episode.

WHAT DO YOU ASK FOR WHEN YOU GET YOUR HAIR COLOR DONE? I LOVE IT AND AM WANTING TO REPLICATE IT!

That is a great question, and one we get asked all of the time! We have a long bob with balayage (with caramel and honey tones)!

More about our hair in this blog post.

WHAT IS YOUR HONEST OPINION ABOUT BEAUTY COUNTER AND THEIR PRODUCTS? I AM TRYING TO CHANGE THE PRODUCTS I USE AND THE WAY I AM EATING!

We totally understand that! We love the ones we have tried, and have had great results! Definitely important to us to know what we are putting in and on our body! You can see all of our favorites in this blog post and this podcast episode, where we share about another natural beauty brand, Tula (use DOUBLEDOSE for 20% off!).

F A S H I O N:

WHAT IS YOUR GO-TO OR FAVORITE DALLAS BOUTIQUES TO SHOP AT?

We honestly do most of our shopping online, but when we do go out shopping, we love:

Nordstrom, Esther Penn, Gypsy Wagon, Favor The Kind, Marshalls, Homegoods, TJ Maxx.

WHAT DO YOU WEAR WHEN WORKING FROM HOME?

We honestly live in comfy clothes, like sweats when we are not shooting content. We love comfy pj sets like this one and this one. We also love a good, soft jogger like this pair, and this super soft cardigan that feels like a blanket!

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE PLACES/SITES TO BUY SWIMSUITS?

We love shopping at :

Asos, Target, Nordstrom, Everything But Water, Express.

WHAT SIZE IS YOUR APPLE WATCH?

Samantha has the newest Series 4 watch (the 40 mm), and Alexis has the Series 1 (38mm).

More on our Apple watch in this post and some cute bands to wear with it in this post.

PS-if your question wasn’t answered this week, be sure and check back next week for more! Xo

Fashion / Lifestyle / Podcast

Things We Learned in 2018, Eating Healthy On A Budget, What’s In Our Purse, Favorite Workout Classes : An Extra Dose Podcast

January 5, 2019

In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here!

A little about this episode:

On this episode of An Extra Dose, the girls share their top five things they learned in 2018. They also give tips on how to eat healthy on a budget, and reveal what you’d typical find in their bags/purses. The Belbel girls talk about what their two favorite workout classes right now are.

Items we we talked about in this post:

We would LOOOOVE to hear your feedback. We are just starting out, so any tips or anything you want answered, we are all ears! Also, don’t forget to rate + review us on iTunes.

To listen to the episode, click the PLAY button at the top, or you can search “an extra dose” in iTunes or the podcast app!

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**In case you miss any of our future episodes of An Extra Dose, you can listen to them under on our main page (adoubledose.com > Lifestyle > Podcasts).

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Fashion / HOLIDAY / Lifestyle / Personal

5 Things We Learned in 2018

December 31, 2018

We can’t believe today is the last day of 2018! It seems like this year has totally flown by. We feel like we should have at least a couple more weeks or months left of this year! Today, we thought we would share five things we learned in 2018 (although, it feels like we learned way more than five, haha!) Before we get into that, we wanted to talk about this neutral, winter-white look, featuring our favorite studded shoes ever!

We are firm believers in white year-round, so this is the way we do it! Pair some white jeans with some neutrals like this metallic gold clutch (has a chain strap, so you can wear it on your shoulder or crossbody!) and these neutral studded shoes (also come in black!).

We also paired this neutral windowpane scarf from Sole Society (also where the shoes and bag are from) with this camel turtleneck sweater underneath! We love shopping for shoes and accessories for any season at Sole Society because they are affordable and SO stylish!

And, now to close out 2018, here is what we learned:

YOU CAN’T DO IT ALL: seems obvious, duh! But, seriously, we are so type-A and extremely motivated, especially if it involves things we are passionate about- ie: work, eating/cooking, family, etc. It is hard for us to say “no” or to “turn it off”.

We are trying to work on this by creating a list of things that have to absolutely get done, and things that can be pushed to the next day, and that has been helping!

THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON– YOU CAN’T PLAN SOME THINGS: we probably have said this before, but we are such planners, and it can be difficult at times to not have an exact plan of everything. A lot of things that we thought were going to go a certain way, didn’t go the way we thought they would, and sometimes you just don’t know why, and that is okay. Sometimes, you just have to know there is a better plan in the future that will be the explanation for all of the stuff that happened.

FOCUS ON THE THINGS YOU’RE GRATEFUL FOR, NOT THE THINGS THAT YOU DON’T HAVE: we have all heard this one before (insert eye-roll), but especially with social media and all of our world, it can be hard to not compare, or wish you had certain things. We are really trying to focus on what we DO have, and how great it really is- ie: our family, our great job, health.) There is always something to be grateful for!

YOU CAN’T PLEASE EVERYONE: this isn’t just about work, it is about everything in our life. Relationships, work, family, etc. All you can do is focus on loving yourself and putting yourself first. That is not a selfish thing to do! You have to care about yourself and LOVE yourself first, otherwise you will live in resentment. Besides, nobody needs toxic people in their lives!

YOUR HEALTH IS THE MOST VALUABLE THING: boy, did we learn this! We have been through so much this year with our health, and feel like we are finally on the right path (more in this post! ) Don’t ever take your health for granted because without it, you have nothing. We had days where we could barely get out of bed or go on a short walk, so we are so grateful that we are feeling better and getting our energy back! Trust your gut, and know when you don’t feel right. You are your own best advocate!

{ Windowpane Scarf |Tiaa Rockstud Shoes |Metallic Clutch| Cashmere Turtleneck Sweater, also Similar Here |White Ankle Jeans|Grey Coat Similar Here and Here | Curling Iron | Nail Color | Toe Polish | Necklace | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

In partnership with Sole Society.

Fashion / Lifestyle

New Bedroom Decor with Bed Bath & Beyond

December 30, 2018

Of course, we have all shopped at Bed, Bath & Beyond at one point or another! Anytime we need anything from bedding, bathroom stuff, home appliances, or really anything home related, that is our go-to spot! We remember when we were moving a couple years ago, we practically lived at Bed Bath & Beyond.

We popped into one of their newer store concepts in Plano, and wanted to share how cool it is. We had too much fun browsing and shopping around!

The store in Plano, Texas has all of their usual products that you’d find there, BUT, they have some additional fun sections: seasonal decor, decorative furnishings, treasure hunt and deep-value merchandise (pieces that are harder to find and unique!), food and beverages (like you’d find at World Market), and health and beauty care.

We actually weren’t planning on updating one of our bedrooms, but when we saw their newer display of bedding and duvets, we fell in love with this velvet duvet (see the bottom of this post to see how we styled it!).

What is so cool about their newer bedding area is that you can actually see what you’re buying before you do! They have them all set up so you can take them down and put them on the beds there to see how they look. What is also great for them is that they can show so many more duvets for customers, without having to carry so much inventory in the store! You can get it delivered straight to your house right after you buy it in store.

If you’re not a coffee drinker, chances are someone who is close to you is 😉 We don’t know about y’all, but we don’t want to spend a ton of money on a brand new coffee maker without being able to try it out first. At Bed Bath & Beyond, you can actually test out all of the coffee makers they have! This Breville one was SO neat!

They also have an area where you can sample some Keurig K-cups before buying! This is a total game-changer! Nobody wants to buy a whole new box of cups, only to find out you hate the taste of them.

Another really fun section of their store is the “treasure hunt” area. This area reminds of us what you’d find at an upscale flea market as in the pieces are unique, from all over the world, and there is only one, so you have to “buy it before it is gone”. We saw some really cool rugs, office chairs, throw blankets, and more!

They also have a section where you can purchase alcohol and food! So convenient, especially for get togethers and NYE and other holidays!

We styled this grey velvet duvet (OBSESSED) that we saw in the store! We got it shipped to us (free shipping), so it was a no brainer. We chose the “stone” color and also got the throw pillow to go with it.

We added a white quilt underneath and some white throw pillows!

We found this grey faux fur blanket and this knitted cozy one there, too!

We love how it all came together! They seriously have the BEST stuff!

In partnership with Bed Bath & Beyond.

HOLIDAY / Lifestyle

Styling Our First Bar Cart

December 26, 2018

We finally got a bar cart! We had been wanting one for so long, and when we saw this gorgeous gold one on Walmart.com for $64, we had to get it! It is such a steal because it looks way more expensive than that! And, the best part is that we didn’t have to pay for shipping– major win!

We were honestly unsure of how to decorate the bar cart, and didn’t want to spend an arm and a leg, you feel us?! So many of the bar carts we had been seeing were way over $100, some over $200-$300. No, thank you!

We ended up getting some cute throw pillows like this white furry one and a cozy throw blanket to make the space warm and inviting! We also set it up over a sheepskin rug and used a flocked garland to make it more holiday-themed.

We added some pieces we had in our home to our cart, and got some additional pieces like some wine glasses, this adorable pineapple, and some ornaments to make it more holiday themed!

You could also change it up, depending on the season. For example, a hot cocoa bar in the winter, spring/summer drinks, an infused water station, etc. So many ideas! It doesn’t necessarily have to be alcohol!

Walmart makes it SO easy to shop and they have super affordable pieces to add to any space in your home. Their pieces are functional, and surprisingly gorgeous! We love that they make it so easy to shop for specific items because you can shop by style, and then directly add to your cart! We personally love shopping by the “glam” and “contemporary” filters.

They also offer free shipping on any order over $35! Major plus!

{ Bar Cart | Gold and White Pineapple | Wine Glasses | Flocked Tree | Furry Throw Blanket |Sheepskin Rug |Furry Tree Skirt |Ornaments | Snowflake Ornaments |Ivory Furry Throw Pillow |Gold Fur Throw Pillow | Fringe Pillow | Decorative Pillow | Flameless Candles | |Flocked Garland }

In partnership with Walmart.

Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle / Podcast

How To Sculpt Your Body At Home With Celeb Trainer Stephen Pasterino Of P.volve: An Extra Dose Podcast

December 22, 2018

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