Happy Friday! We have had quite the week. Wednesday was our birthday, so we had the best day celebrating in Mexico with our mom. We unfortunately got caught in some bad weather yesterday and today, so after trying to reschedule our flight yesterday, we ended up having to come back to the resort, and try to fly out today! Fingers crossed the weather clears up, and we can make it home! Speaking of traveling, this dress is PERFECT for traveling because it is super flattering and comfy. We paired it with one of our favorite colors for summer, blush. This bag is amazing for summer travels because it holds so much in it, and it also comes in a neutral color. It has a longer strap to hold it on your shoulder, too!We also paired it with these adorable, blush bow shoes that go with shorts, dresses, rompers, or jeans! They also come in gingham, which is super cute! We are wearing a 6.5 for reference!What we love about blush is that it is a great neutral, without being a typical tan or beige color. Also, it looks great with a tan!Some of our other favorite blush accessories are this blush backpack , this crossbody bag, these blush loafers, these clogs, and these slides!These adorable blush accessories are all from Sole Society. We are obsessed with all of their affordable, cute accessories that are versatile and really last well, even after a lot of wear!{ Blush Bag | Blush Bow Sandals | Grey Dress | Sunglasses |Curling Iron | Nail Color | Lip Color |BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here, here, and here and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }
Happy Tuesday! We are currently in Mexico with our mom to celebrate our 27th birthday tomorrow! We are actually trying to take some much-needed time off this week, so we are *trying* to post less, and really be present, so in case you all are wondering why our posts have slowed down this week ;) Since we are in full summer mode, and your makeup literally sweats and melts off the second you step outside, we wanted to share some of our beauty must-haves that stay on in this heat, and are also lightweight enough to wear in humidity! We both don’t wear a ton of makeup to begin with, so we try to keep it pretty light and natural looking. One of our favorite is this Fresh Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment with SPF 15 in ‘Tulip’. We love it because it has a light tint, so it is great for every day, and it also moisturizes and protects your lips from the sun.As far as a base layer, we ALWAYS use sunscreen every single day. We love this Supergoop ‘Everyday’ SPF50 because it goes on smooth and doesn’t have a strong scent!
To prime our face before foundation, we will usually use this Laura Mercier Radiance Foundation Primer. You can use it under foundation or with some tinted moisturizer. We love that it gives you a radiant glow for summer, and also helps your makeup go on smoother and last all day long!
A good bronzer is key in getting that sun-kissed look! We have been using this Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder in ‘Aruba’ for years, and love the color and light sparkle it gives!
Happy Friday! We are getting ready to head out on a fun little birthday getaway with our mom on Monday, but we wanted to share some Father’s Day gift ideas for you all + some great weekend sales!
It can be SO hard to shop for guys. For women, you just get them a card and some flowers, and you’re good to go! Men are just so much harder. We rounded up some of our favorite gifts for the special father figure in your life. Most of these are approved by our dad, or have gotten good reviews, so hope this is helpful!
Here are some gifts we wanted to point out:
A nice wallet is always a great gift. This Tumi one #1 is so nice and a classic!
Who doesn’t love sunglasses?! Our dad has these aviators #2, and last year, we got him the blue mirrored ones
With summer being here, swim trunks #3 are something every dad needs. We love the length of this one, and they come in a bunch of colors!
If your dad is a workout buff, or likes to stay hydrated, this water bottle #4 is amazing! Keeps your drinks cold for hours!
We have honestly been scared to try the jumpsuit trend since we are only 5’1″, but we have been loving them! They are so much better than a romper, and they are so comfortable. We found a bunch of rompers we love that can be dressed up or down. Shop more of our favorite rompers here.
These vertical striped ones (#6) and (#11) are both great options because they are super flattering and make you look taller!
#9 and #10 are both comfier ones and can be dressed down!
We are SOOOO excited to finally share our laser hair removal experience with y’all! We have actually talked about our experience at Enlighten Dallas in our podcast here, but we wanted to talk about it on the blog as well to give you all more info. To be honest, we had been wanting to do it for the longest time, but were scared because of the pain. Let us tell you, you will NOT regret it. Best decision we have made when it comes to beauty, and we will share why!
We are the type of girls who shave every.single.day, so being hairy is not in our vocabulary 😉 We are going to be talking about the process, and literally everything you need to know about laser hair treatment. First off, we got our treatments done at Enlighten MD in Dallas. We would definitely recommend going there if you are in Dallas, or somewhere close to Dallas. If not, we recommend finding a reputable place because it is a serious procedure, and you want to make sure it is done properly. We have had nothing but the best experience with all of our treatments at Enlighten MD, and trust their highly trained technicians and high-tech machines.
We chose to get our bikini area and underarm areas treated with the laser. We honestly saw a HUGE difference in both areas. Our underarms used to have a major shadow from our hair underneath the skin, so it always looked kind of dark, but now, they are totally clean and no shadow! We both got our bikini areas done and love the results we have gotten. We don’t have to shave really at all anymore, and it is a a game changer!
Some common Q+A’s:
So, you may be wondering what exactly is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal permanently reduces or eliminates unwanted hair on the entire body using a precise pulse of light energy, thereby eliminating the need to shave, wax or tweeze.
How Does Laser Hair Treatment Work?
A combination of energy and heat are beamed into the hair follicle. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the light, which in turn destroys the hair follicle without harming the skin around it. A series of treatments are necessary in order to destroy the hair follicles in their different growth cycles.
Who Is A Candidate For Laser Hair Removal?
It is best for individuals with a contrast between their skin color and the pigment in their hair follicles. The best candidates are those with light skin and dark course hair. If you do have darker skin more treatments will be necessary for a full reduction.
What Should You Expect During The Treatment?
During the treatment, the pulses may feel like a “rubber band snap.” After the treatment, you may experience a temporary “sunburn” sensation, some redness and scabbing. You have a choice whether to use our numbing cream or not. Most patients opt out for numbing for treatment under the arms, but other areas are more sensitive, in which case numbing cream is available.
We personally used the topical numbing cream on our bikini area, but not on our underarms.
What Is The Recovery?
None to several days.
How Long Does Each Treatment Take?
5 – 60 minutes, depending on the areas treated.
How Long Does It Take To See Results?
3 weeks.
How Long Does The Treatment Last?
There should be permanent hair reduction in the treated areas.
How Long Should You Go In Between Treatments?
There are are a total of 6 sessions, each 4-6 weeks apart, which are included in any package. A 7th touch up is included to achieve permanent hair reduction. For darker complexions, a patient may need several more touch up treatments, and others opt in for touch-ups over time since the body’s hormonal system can change over time.
Is There Anything You Should Do Before And After A Treatment?
PRE-CARE: Avoid plucking, waxing, electrolysis and sun exposure (tanning) for 6 weeks prior to treatment. The winter time is the best time for treatment on areas of the body that are in direct sunlight. Other areas like the underarms and bikini can be treated year round.
POST-CARE: Avoid sun exposure (tanning) for 6 weeks after the treatment. Apply moisturizer and sunscreen SPF 45+.
How Much Does It Cost?
The cost depends on the areas treated. To get more info, call for pricing at Enlighten MD at 214.964.0860.
What Areas Can You Treat?
FACE
GLABELLA
EARS
SIDEBURNS
NOSE
UPPER LIP
FACE/BEARD
CHIN
NECK
FRONT
BACK
ARMS
UNDERARMS
FULL
UPPER
LOWER
HANDS
TRUNK
CHEST
PERI-AREOLAR
ABDOMEN
BACK
BUTTOCKS
LINEA NIGRA
BIKINI
BASIC
BRAZILIAN
COMPLETE (WOMEN ONLY)
LEGS
FULL
UPPER
LOWER
FEET/TOES
Is It For Women Only?
Not at all. Men can have treatments done as well in so many areas.
More info about how much laser treatment can impact your shaving:
In case you missed our last episode of An Extra Dose, you can listen to that here! In case you can’t find us on apple podcasts, you may have to unsubscribe from our old podcast, and then search again for “an extra dose” and then resubscribe!
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A little about this episode:
The girls share their experience with laser hair removal. They also talk about their newest addition, Lucy and why they believe in adoption. The Belbel girls finish off with their favorites for the week: comfy shoes for traveling.
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Happy Friday! We have had quite the week. Wednesday was our birthday, so we had the best day celebrating in Mexico with our mom. We unfortunately got caught in some bad weather yesterday and today, so after trying to reschedule our flight yesterday, we ended up having to come back to the resort, and try to fly out today! Fingers crossed the weather clears up, and we can make it home! Speaking of traveling, this dress is PERFECT for traveling because it is super flattering and comfy. We paired it with one of our favorite colors for summer, blush. This bag is amazing for summer travels because it holds so much in it, and it also comes in a neutral color. It has a longer strap to hold it on your shoulder, too!
We also paired it with these adorable, blush bow shoes that go with shorts, dresses, rompers, or jeans! They also come in gingham, which is super cute! We are wearing a 6.5 for reference!
What we love about blush is that it is a great neutral, without being a typical tan or beige color. Also, it looks great with a tan!
Some of our other favorite blush accessories are this blush backpack , this crossbody bag, these blush loafers, these clogs, and these slides!
These adorable blush accessories are all from Sole Society. We are obsessed with all of their affordable, cute accessories that are versatile and really last well, even after a lot of wear!
{ Blush Bag | Blush Bow Sandals | Grey Dress | Sunglasses |Curling Iron | Nail Color | Lip Color |BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here, here, and here and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }
As far as a base layer, we ALWAYS use sunscreen every single day. We love 
If we are putting on eyeshadow, we like to use 
For a light peachy color on your cheeks, we swear by 
And, lastly, to get our makeup to really last all day long, we love 
All of the beauty products we mentioned, as well as this adorable summer look, are from 
Our first laser hair treatment:
