It is FREEZING in Dallas! Yes, I know many of y’all have probably been in full-on winter where you live, but just a few days ago, we were in shorts and a tee-shirt! We love bundling up and looking super cute (who doesn’t love being all cozy in a big jacket and scarf?!), BUT, we are definitely warm weather kind-of-girls!
If you don’t own a puffer jacket, you are missing OUT. We know it can seem a little marshmallow-looking, haha, but it keeps you SOOOO warm! We got this one a while back, and are still wearing it every winter. We just ordered this one and can’t wait for it to come in!
SHOP more jackets here:
Another must-have is some rain boots. We have 3 pairs of these hunter boots, and swear by them! You can wear them in the rain, in the snow, or just in the cold weather. They also sell the socks that fit inside the boots to line them and keep you even warmer! Our dad did make fun of us and say we looked like we were about to put out a fire, but we still love them;) A scarf is obviously a must-have! We will admit, we were kind of tired of seeing the same paid scarf all over social media, but we actually have worn this one SO much, and it adds a fun pop of color to any outfit!
SHOP more cozy scarves here:
PS- this adorable braided bun was done by our hairstylist, Viviana. She also colors and cuts our hair in Dallas. She is amazing!
Happy 2017! Hope y’all had the best end to 2016, and even better start to 2017! We shot this outfit a couple of weeks ago when it was FREEZING in Dallas, but it looks like it is supposed to cool down again this week, so we are getting ready to bundle up! This camel coat is older, but I found a few for y’all that are on SALE, YAY! Speaking of jackets, I had a few requests to do a post on jackets, so check the bottom of the post for more on that:)
I love wool wrap coats because they can be dressed up or down, and unlike the puffer coats, these are definitely more of a dressier look! This one and this one are similar to mine and would go with everything! Under my jacket, I am wearing a great black turtleneck sweater with my favorite black jeans! You can never go wrong with all black;) And, these OTK boots are the best! They do run a little small, but I LOVE that they are fitted and stay up on your leg! PS- this gorgeous fishtail braid was done by our amazing hairstylist, Hair By Viviana in Dallas. She’s colors and cuts our hair, and she can also do amazing braids and up-dos!Now, for some jackets for y’all! We actually did a post a little while ago on different types of jackets HERE, but I thought I would share some on sale right now as well! [click and scroll to shop the jackets!]
PS- check the blog Wednesday for a new series of posts where we will be sharing workouts, recipes, workout clothes, AND workout videos! We are so excited!
Can you all believe that tomorrow is the last day of 2016?! How crazy is that? This year has literally flown by! We thought it would be fun to do a post on what we learned this year, and some goals for 2017. We don’t typically get too personal on here, but I thought, “what the heck, I would want to know;)”
So, here we go:
WHAT WE LEARNED THIS YEAR:
You Can’t Be Everywhere and Do Everything:
We are both very type-A, and want accomplish every single thing and be in a million places, and if we don’t get something done, we are disappointed, and don’t focus on what we actually accomplished. UGH! Do any of y’all relate?! We both want to try to learn to accept that it is OK to not get it ALL done, and to focus on how much we actually got done!
Life Has a Plan:
Even though it is hard to accept at times, there is always a reason things happen the way they do. It doesn’t mean you don’t have to try or put in some effort, but life has a funny way of working out in certain ways. We always want to plan every single thing out, so this is hard for us to accept at times;)
Believe in Yourself:
We think it is safe to say everyone struggles with this as some point. It can be so hard to do, especially when you work for yourself, and are surrounded by tons of other people doing the same thing as you, but if you really go for what you’re passionate about, like we did, you will succeed. We both never thought this would turn into our full-time job after working in public accounting, but it did, and we couldn’t be more grateful! All of your support is the reason we get to do this! Yes, there are tough days, and days we lack motivation, but for the most part, we love it and are so happy. We remember just a year-and-half ago, we were sitting outside talking about how cool it would be to be a “fashion/lifestyle blogger”, but just dismissed it. All it takes is believing in yourself and working hard:)
It’s Okay to Have Fun and Let Work Slide:
Okay, remember we said we have a hard time not getting everything done we wanted to? In our minds, we have to get all of these things done, and if we don’t, we feel really guilty! Even if we are out with friends, we are thinking, “We really need to post that Instagram” or “We need to go home and finish that blog post!” Yes, it is because We LOVE our jobs, but we also tend to be really anxious people, and always feel like we can’t get enough done, or actually let loose and let go of work. We are slowly getting a little better;)
Put Yourself Out There:
We both can be a little reserved at times, and since we have each other, it is harder for us to make an effort to meet other people, especially because we are always working! We don’t really get too personal on here, but we both have put ourselves out there way more than we ever thought we would (i.e.: dating apps;)) More on that in another post in the future, BUT, if you’re single, we highly recommend trying them out and being open to it!
Putting a Business On Hold:
You all may remember our Double Dose Bakery waffles. Yes, we had our own food product! Even though it was hard to let go of to focus on our blog full-time, we know we made the right decision, and are really proud of what we accomplished with it.
Learn From Your Relationships:
We both truly believe that people come into your life for certain reasons. Some fade in and out, but they all are meaningful.
Stop Comparing Yourself To Others:
We know, everyone says this. We are both pretty confidant people, but with social media, comparison is a constant thing, no matter how many times you tell yourself you’re not going to compare. What we have learned is that the best thing you can do is stay in your own lane, and focus on what works for you. What others post or do may not necessarily work for you! Everyone has their good and bad days, and while we both are very transparent on our instagrams, it is a highlight reel, and we don’t share when we are struggling or having a crappy day or going through a rough time.
And, now for some positivity, haha, here are our goals for 2017:
GOALS FOR 2017:
Go To Yoga Twice/Week
Turn Off Phone for 1 or 2 Hours/Day and Be Present
Focus On Things That Make You Happy
Learn To Say “No” To Things You Don’t Want/Can’t Do
Be OK With Being Off a Routine
Go to Bed Earlier and Get Off Phone Before Bed
Hoping that writing these down will keep us accountable;)
We want to hear what your goals are and what you learned- Share them with us if you want! We can’t thank all of you enough for your support! We have some exciting content coming in 2017, so stay tuned for a fun year. LOVE Y’ALL! XO
Also, loved this article I found the other day for the new year!
Last week, we had the incredible experience of getting to tour both AT&T Stadium in Arlington and The Star in Frisco! Living in Dallas, you can’t not be a Dallas Cowboys fan. We are not originally from Dallas, but have become Cowboy fans since moving here. After getting to tour both facilities, we are even bigger fans than we were before!
Even if you’ve had the chance to visit AT&T Stadium for a game, you probably didn’t realize how much a role AT&T plays in the incredible technology at the stadium!
We started off our day getting to tour The Star in Frisco, which is the Dallas Cowboys’ world headquarters. It houses the corporate offices and practice facility for the team, as well as the Ford Center, which has a state-of-the-art indoor football stadium that hosts a variety of events, an entertainment district lined with restaurants and shops, the Omni hotel, a medical center and more.
Upon entering The Star, in the Grand Atrium, there are these incredible dancing LED lights hanging from the ceiling. There are also names and quotes from Dallas Cowboys’ players on the floor, which is really neat!They also have Super Bowl Memorabilia & Station, which has a display of all five Super Bowl Trophies and Rings from the years of 1971, 1977, 1992, 1993 and 1995. The Ford Center was our favorite part, which has a 510,000 square-foot indoor athletic facility, as well as two outdoor practice fields.Then, we got a chance to go on an official Cowboy’s bus to AT&T Stadium, which was decked out in tons of Cowboys’ memorabilia, TV’s, beds, and a bathroom with a shower!
When we arrived at AT&T Stadium, we actually pulled in under the stadium, where all of the players come in! We headed right into the players’ locker room, which was SO cool! We even got our own personal locker with our blog name, jersey, and some other cool gear!
We also got to tour the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ locker room, and meet some of them, which was so fun because we both actually watch the DCC show on TV!
After touring the locker rooms, we got to see the press conference room, where all post-game interviews are taken!
In addition to some of the other super cool technological features we will talk about later on, they have an AT&T Stadium app, which includes facts, videos, will help fans find their seats, and the concession stand. It is also the main way to interact and post photos on the 130-foot AT&T Fan Experience Board. It features over 40 independent mirrored louvers that rotate 360 degrees in a choreographed motion.The stadium also features eight, super cool touch-screen exhibits called AT&T Immersive Columns. Fans can touch the screen and opt for an individual player or cheerleader about whom they want to learn more!
The coolest part of the whole stadium tour was getting to speak with the Chief Information Officer regarding the in-house AT&T Data Center. It runs 30 businesses (not just the stadium), and they are actually one of the only NFL teams to have their own merchandising. They also recently built an entire replica of the data center in the Frisco headquarters. This data center is actually what keeps the whole stadium running, from scanning tickets, lighting, security, POS systems, etc.
The stadium has over 4000 TV’s, and has the equivalent of 14 cell-phone towers! They also have a huge Wi-Fi network, with over 1900 access points. If y’all are like us, you REALLY care about being able to get that Instagram post in!;) They have had over 28,000 fans on the wifi network at one time, which is extremely impressive!
They also have charging stations where you can charge your phone in a locker with a code while the game is going on!The stadium also features a ton of modern art (so cool!), including this LED light display called “Exploded View.”It was cool getting to walk on the field through the tunnel the actual players walk out of every game! They even displayed each of our pictures on the AT&T Live FX screen! We got to take a ton of pictures, and some with Rowdy;)Following the amazing tour, we all got surprised at the end with tickets to the Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay game on Sunday, which was a BLAST, and such an incredible win!
Can you all believe Christmas and New Years are around the corner, as in a week away?! It is actually feeling like winter in Dallas now, meaning we are pulling out all of our heavy jackets and faux fur vests, like this one! We have another faux fur vest in tan, but the black is so chic and glam, and we both ended up LOVING this vest! It is under $80, and vegan, for all of y’all who are passionate about that:)
For those of y’all looking for a fun Christmas or New Years outfit, this is probably what one of us will be wearing! We love it for many reasons, but one of them being that these lace up pumps are actually really comfortable (even though, they look far from it!). Since these pumps are almost sold out, this pair is similar!
The V-Neck sweater underneath is warm, but light enough that you won’t be sweating indoors with the heat blasting, haha. The vest on top adds some extra warmth, and also dresses up the whole outfit! These faux leather moto leggings are amazing! Love that the front has the patched detailing, and that the back is just a normal legging! They’re super flattering and right under $40!We finally jumped on the velvet train, and let me say, we are obsessed! We remember when velvet was really in growing up, and we love that it is back in! This clutch also comes in blue, and adds a great pop of color to any outfit! It’s a great clutch for the holidays and has a really fun zipper detailing all around it. We found all of these adorable pieces at Nordstrom. They have the cutest pieces to stay warm for all of the holidays coming up, all while looking super cute! Shop more of our favorite winter pieces here!
This post is sponsored by Nordstrom, but all opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow A Double Dose to operate full time.
We are FINALLY writing about our experience with microblading at Enlighten MD. When we first had the treatment done, we got SO many questions about it, so we are excited to finally be sharing all about it with y’all! Honestly, before this, we had never heard about microblading, but let me tell you, we are HOOKED! We got ours done at Enlighten MD in Dallas by the amazing Amber.
We are not ones to usually overly compliment a service, but the entire staff at Enlighten MD is incredibly sweet and accommodating. Their office is so beautiful, and we could not have had a better experience from start to finish. We have also been getting underarm laser hair removal treatment from them (we have done 3 of the 6 sessions), and have been loving the results!
What is Microblading?
Microblading is the newest and most natural option to achieving amazing, perfect-looking eyebrows. The Microblading technician begins with shaping, then coloring in the area to plot the points. Next, the perfect color for the patient is mixed and the process begins; a microblading pen comprised of micro needles is used to individually draw hair strokes into the skin, one by one.
Is Microblading For Me?
The perfect candidate for Microblading is one who wants definition, to cover gaps of lost hair, to extend an area, or even for a full-reconstruction where the patient has no brow hair at all.
How Long Does Microblading Last?
Color performs differently on people, and fades at different frequency, depending on environmental, skin regimen, and sun exposure. For Microblading, you can expect the longevity to be between 6 months – 1.5 years.
What Happens Post-Treatment?
Immediately post-treatment the area will appear much darker, but it will fade 50% over the following 2 weeks. A second application is required 6 weeks later.
How Long Does the Process Take?
The process takes about two hours. Since they numb your brows beforehand, there is little discomfort and no downtime!
Here is a video that talks all about Microblading in more detail from Amber Garton:
After we were all done with our first Microblading session with Amber!We shared some of these images on snapchat as we were getting our Microblading done, but wanted to show you all the process. She is outlining and plotting the points where she is going to draw the hairs. This is after she has done one pass-over of filling in the brows. Here are Samantha’s before and after pictures following her first Microblading session! These are my before and afters! As you all can tell, we both have pretty full eyebrows to start with, but were missing some areas where they needed to be a little more filled in. Also, as we mentioned before, the color fades after a week or two, so your eyebrows won’t always look this dark!We could not be happier with the results and are SO glad we got this treatment done! Our brows are perfectly shaped and groomed, even without makeup, which we love! We could not recommend Enlighten MD more. All of the staff is super sweet and accommodating, and they offer a ton of amazing services like facials, botox, and laser hair removal.
Let us know if you have any other questions about our experience!