As many of y’all know, we are MAJOR coffee fans. We legit could polish off an entire pot ourselves, haha. In the summer, though, hot coffee doesn’t always sound very appealing. We wanted to share our go-to coffee drinks (and healthier options) for when you are ordering a drink at your local coffee shop! Before we get into our drink orders, this off shoulder dress is a great option for a hot, summer day! It has the cutest bow detailing on the arms, and it is 40% off right now, making it under $27. This blue color is sold out, but it is still available in a cream color and a blush, which are both super pretty! These buckle sandals have been our favorite summer sandal right now. They are really comfortable, and they go with everything! They are a great sandal if you’re heading out for a trip and don’t want to have to pack a ton of sandals. You can wear them with shorts, dresses, and jeans, and the color is a great neutral. The earrings are a great pop of color, without being too much, and the bag is a comfy, cross-body bag that can be worn so many different ways.
So, now, for our favorite coffee drinks. We took these pictures at one of our favorite patios in Dallas, Lekka. They have amazing food, desserts, and coffee. We ordered a regular iced coffee with a little bit of unsweetened almond milk on the side. We usually don’t put sweetener in our coffee, but if we do, we will use this stevia and carry it in our purses!
Some other drinks we love are:
Latte with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
Americano
Unsweetened green or herbal tee
Iced Passion Tea with green tea at Starbucks
Iced Coffee (black) with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk with stevia or cinnamon on top
Black coffee with cinnamon sprinkled on top
These super cute, affordable accessories are from Sole Society . If you’re looking for some great neutral shoes or bags, their pieces are a must!
When people usually ask us what our favorite thing to eat is, we both usually start dying laughing because it is not your typical favorite food group. I don’t know how it even started, but somehow, we got hooked on roasted chicken. We love it because we are hungry girls, so most of the time, you’re guaranteed to get a good portion of chicken, and we just love bones (I know, super odd, haha). Anyways, we had a few requests of where our favorite spots are, so we figured we would write a post about it.
Some tips when ordering:
Ask how it is prepared (I usually ask for no butter, if possible).
Order with sautéed or steamed vegetables.
The skin is okay to eat, but it is pretty fatty, so I don’t eat all of it.
If it has a sauce or glaze on it, ask for it on the side.
Now, for our favorite spots:
Mudhen’s Meat and Greens
They have an option where you can create your own bowl, so I usually order the half chicken with green beans and some other green vegetable.
Mr. Mesero
This spot is a Mexican restaurant, but they have a “Crispy Half Chicken” that is AMAZING, and comes with tons of vegetables!
True Food Kitchen
They have a pan-roasted chicken that is pretty good. I wouldn’t say the portion size is huge, but you can order roasted brussels sprouts (LOVE) as a side with it.
Nazca Kitchen
This is a Peruvian spot that just opened not too long ago in West Village. They have a really good chicken that I get with steamed vegetables. You can get their sauces on the side (I love the hot one!)
Central Market
This one is actually not from a restaurant, but you can pick up other vegetables or sides in their prepared food sections, and bring it home for an easy meal!
Stirr
This is actually a bar and restaurant, which has great drinks, too! They have a really good roasted chicken that comes with brussels sprouts, and their desserts are AMAZING!
Smoky Rose
We have both been here, and they have a lot of bbq dishes, and a roasted chicken!
CBD Provisions
This spot is downtown, and has a roasted chicken. We ate here once after a hot yoga class, so definitely not dressed appropriately, but it was good.
The Hall at Trinity Groves
We love their roasted chicken, and then they have roasted brussels sprouts that were amazing!
Other spots that we want to try:
Street’s Fine Chicken
Meddlesome Moth
Stock and Barrel
Chicken At Mudhens Chicken from Central MarketChicken from Mr. MeseroChicken from The Hall
Who doesn’t love a spa day? On Tuesday, I had the pleasure of getting to experience the amazing spa the Hotel Crescent Court. Many of you all may recognize it from this past RewardStyle conference a couple of weeks ago. Not only is the actual hotel gorgeous, and in a great part of Dallas (if you all are visiting Dallas, or have never been before, you should definitely go check out the hotel, and their spa!) They are actually about to undergo a huge renovation, which I am sure will be incredible!
The Spa at Hotel Crescent Court is a private health and fitness club that offers hotel guests and members fitness programs and spa treatments, as well as a steam room and sauna. The gym had every piece of equipment you could ever need, and they even had fruit-infused water, my favorite! They also have a gorgeous pool with cushioned lounge chairs, and a waterfall. Once I arrived with the other spa guests, we were greeted with champagne with fresh blueberries inside and a delicious fruit and cheese board for some snacks. The hotel staff gave us an overview of some of their spa services, and what treatments we would be getting.We got to take a tour of the gorgeous pool and spa facilities, and then changed into our robes and started our treatments. Their new spring treatment menu includes a 50-minute “Break For Beauty Blueberry Facial + Peel”. Not only does it leave your skin feeling super smooth, it also exfoliates and purifies, and is rich in antioxidants. This treatment is great if you’re needing something quick to remove your dry, wintery skin. My esthetician was so sweet, and taught me a lot about my skin, and the CosMedix precuts he was using on my skin. I love learning about all of that stuff, so it was really interesting to me. I actually got to try out some new products that he recommended specifically for my skin type: Cleanser, serum, and moisturizer.
Following our amazing peels, we headed to Nobu for some cocktails and appetizers. I had never been before, but I had heard AMAZING things. Well, it did not disappoint! I was in heaven. I actually don’t eat a lot of sushi, but we had a lot of dishes that weren’t actually sushi, and I loved them all. Some of my favorites were the okra and the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeños.
Grilled Orka Lettuce Wraps with Fish Sashimi Tacos Yellowtail Sashimi With Jalapeño Seared Salmon Sashimi
In addition to their incredible spa, they have some amazing restaurants. If you haven’t had a chance to eat at any of them yet, you definitely need to! Some of my favorites are Ascension Coffee and Wine Bar, Moxies Bar and Grill, Palomino, Nobu (mentioned above), and Shake Shack. We just actually ate at Moxies the other night, and LOVED it!
If you all are looking for somewhere to treat yourself, or someone special in your life, you all should look into this spa, or even just eating at one of their amazing restaurants! You will LOVE!
Happy Monday! We just got back Saturday afternoon from a quick stay in Austin at the South Congress Hotel (full post coming on that soon, we LOVED it!), and were supposed to be off today to Cabo for a fun few days at the Breathless Cabo by the marina. Samantha lost her passport somehow, and didn’t realize until 6:30 PM that she couldn’t find it, so we are going to try to rebook our trip as soon as we can. We can’t wait to show you all of our trip once we make it out there! Before we get into our favorite spots, we wanted to talk about this super cute, tiered dress! It is the prefect spring and summer dress, it is under $50, and comes in a rust color, too. It also comes in a super fun maxi dress that we want! We are wearing an XS in it for reference. We love it with these slingback sandals (super comfy!)
In case you missed our first post on all of our favorite Dallas spots, you can check out that post here. We get asked a lot from those of you who are visiting from out of town, or just Dallasites, wanting to find some new spots. If you’re looking for a specific type of restaurant or activity, and it is not listed, just email us, and we are glad to help!Today, we are going to talking about one of our favorite neighborhoods, lower Greenville. We happy to live super close to it, so we are probably biased;) No, but honestly, they have so many great restaurants, shops, and bars, and it is all very walkable, which is great! It kind of reminds of us Austin a little bit because of some of the feel and vibe it has, so maybe that is why we love it! So, for restaurants/drinks, our favorite spots we have tried are:
HG Sply Co.
Gloria’s Latin Cuisine
Sundown at Granada
Crisp Salad Company
Company Cafe
Toasted Coffee + Kitchen
Mudsmith
Truck Yard
Here are some we haven’t tried, but want to try:
The Blind Butcher
The Corner Market
FreshFin Poke Co.
Bbbop Seoul Kitchen
Rapscallion
Palapas Seafood Bar
Remedy
Places to shop/desserts:
Dude, Sweet Chocolate
Bullzerk
Steel City Pops
Mockingbird Station is close-by with more stores like Gap, Urban Outfitters, etc.
A couple of years ago, you would never find us working out, or really, doing anything outdoors. Since moving and living in Austin in Dallas, we have loved getting to go outdoors on a beautiful day. Going on a walk or *short* hike is one of our favorite things to do in the early evenings. These Outdoor Voices pieces are the perfect for heading out on a walk, or even for any workout. They are put-together, without having to spend hours trying to piece together an entire workout look. Admit it, you’ve totally been there! We know we have;) These tri-tone leggings have been on serious repeat since we got them. They are higher waisted and they are a great spring neutral. They have them in several other colors, and we totally will be buying another pair to run around in. We have been wearing these for workouts, to run errands, to go on walks, head to brunch, etc. Just throw on a cute tank, like this one, and some sneakers, and you’re good to go!
They also come in a 7/8 legging, which hits right at the ankle. We have that length in these leggings, which are also super cute to workout or run around in! If you’re short like we are, they will hit you right at your ankle, which we love because you don’t have to awkwardly bunch them up at the bottom #shortpeopleproblems.This bra is amazing for several reasons. First off, it has an adorable keyhole cutout. And, second, our favorite part, it has an anti-microbial band that keeps you feeling dry and not sweaty like you get with other sports bras around the band. You can also remove the cups inside. We are wearing the “dove” color, but it also comes in a bunch of other great neutrals. We are wearing an XS for reference. The leggings are also great for sweaty workouts because they have a great stretch to them, and they are sweat-wicking, which is very important when you’re trying to hide those sweat stains;) They also have a hidden pocket in the waist, which we love putting our keys in when we are heading out on a walk, so we don’t have to carry around a bunch of stuff in our hands. We are wearing an XS in the leggings, and they do have a tighter fit, for reference!The racerback tank is great for throwing on top of your bra after a workout, or if you’re heading out for errands and don’t want to run around in just a bra. We know most of y’all are like us, and don’t like to run around with your tummy showing. This tank is SO soft, but it is also great for sweaty activities like hot yoga, running, or working out in the gym.
We have been long-time fans of Outdoor Voices because we love that their pieces are interchangeable with so many options to layer up for your day. They also do carry a men line, which has some great gift options for the guy in your life, just saying!;) { Steeplechase Bra in Dove c/o | Spring Legging c/o | Light Racerback Tank in Navy c/o | Grey Tennis Shoes | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party”| Cartier Love Bracelet |Hamsa Necklace Similar Here and Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }
And, now, for one of their classic bras. We are obsessed with their high-neck bras. They are super flattering and show of those hard-earned arms and shoulders. This one does not have cups inside of it, but it doesn’t mark at all, and we love this lilac color for spring. We are wearing an XS for reference, as it does run large.What is great about this bra is that it fits longer, so you could definitely run out post-workout in this cute strappy bra. They also have this bra that has a similar cut, and does come with the removable cups. We tried this one on and also loved it, but they were out of our size:(These charcoal leggings are higher-waisted, so they are perfectly paired with the longer bra. They are a darker color, and a heathered texture, so they’re great for sweatier workouts, as well as with some slip ons for running around town.Since we mentioned that we love getting outdoors and going on walks, we thought we would share our favorite spots to walk around:
Happy Thursday! It has been one of those weeks where it has felt like it was Thursday or Friday since the start of the week. Not sure why this week has felt SO long, but luckily we are almost through the home-stretch! Moving on, who else is a MAJOR fan of stripes?! You just can’t go wrong. They are a classic print, and you can wear them with everything! This peplum cami is the perfect top for spring and summer. We paired it with some white ripped jeans and these red block heels to add a fun pop of color!We are so excited to be partnering with BuddyLove today. They are a local Dallas boutique headquartered in the Dallas Design District. The founders are the most adorable couple that have created an incredible boutique filled with vibrant colors and prints, and fun, unique pieces. We seriously wanted EVERYTHING (insert heart eyes emoji)! Be sure to use our code “ADOUBLEDOSE” for 20% off your order! This cami is $59, and can be worn so many ways! You could even wear a bright, colored jean with it, or even some right shorts!These white jeans are something you can wear with everything, especially all spring and summer! This tank is super fun with a pop of color. We chose to add in these red block heels that are actually super comfy! { Striped Peplum Cami c/o | White Jeans | Red Block Heels | Grey Bag | Sunglasses Similar Here | Nail Color | Lip Color ” Life of The Party”| Earrings | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here, here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Hamsa Necklace Similar Here and Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }