Five Friday Favorites

These five favs revolve around one common theme, travel. My sister and I will be heading out to uncharted territory in less than three months, and I honestly can't wait.

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1. Eva NYC Freshen Up Dry Shampoo
I'm no longer a newbie when it comes to dry shampoo. In fact the cabinet underneath my sink is filled to the brim with Eva's dry shampoo. It has helped me extend blown and braided hairstyles live to see a few more days. As for sopping up oil... It's all grease be gone, you're no longer wanted here. I purchased a travel size one to help look refreshed after my flight, yay! Hopefully I can bring it in my carry-on.

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2. Kissables Lavender Infused Fluffy Socks
Here's the backstory, twice a week I give myself a foot massage, slather on thick moisturizing cream, pull on a pair of socks and fall asleep. The next day I wake up with the pretty soft feet. Well, these socks basically took my moisturizing game to the next level with even softer feet. I've been so obsessed with how soothing these socks and highly recommend them to anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet or travels a lot.

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3. Birchbox June Box (Say Yes)
You guys must know by now how much I love samples and miniature things in general. Birchbox was kind enough to send me a Birchbox (or is it BirchBox?) and I loved all of the samples. A few favorites that I'll be saving for my trip in September are: bliss triple oxygen™ instant energizing mask and Egyptian Magic Skin Cream. Both will come in handy for that extra-long flight.

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4. PurseN Jewelry Case
I had a PurseN handbag organizer but donated it. I'm more of a backpackin' gal so figured someone else could make better use of it. If you're a handbag lady - you'd probably appreciate how easy this would make life. I do love the entire concept of PurseN - anything that includes organization makes me happy - and went browsing through their site. I came upon this jewelry case and knew it would ease my travel woes when it came to jewelry. There are so many compartments and it's compact which is perfect for my carry-on luggage.

5. Hitha's Blog - Hitha on the Go
I'm a frequent reader of Hitha's blog and love the great travel tips and articles she produces. Maybe I'm fan-girling but if you haven't heard of her blog, jump over to her site - it's so impressive! Hitha is a frequent traveler so if there is anyone I can learn from it's her. This article on prepping for long trips and how to sleep in-flight are bookmarked for my next adventure.

What are your current Friday Favorites? Tell me about it in the comments.

Prepping for FireFly

You guys, rain is predicted for the weekend. The weekend in which I spend three days outdoor for the first time. ::GULP::

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I am in no means a girly girl and can adapt really well to changes, but let's be honest... I'm a city girl. The moment I start to lose my ease of convenience and running water - all hell breaks lose in my mind. Quietly though.

Knowing what lies ahead I can prepare for the elements: heat, rainstorm, and late nights. First order of business is taking these curls and transforming them into double dutch braids. How I love double dutch braids - they make everyone look so bad-ass.

My neighborhood is filled with some of the best braiding spots but I didn't think ahead and book an appointment (womp womp). With no time to lose all of yesterday was spent researching the beauty apps, services and prices (cause girlfriend needs to save). Priv and beGlammed were my top contenders but in the end I booked a beGlammed appointment - Priv doesn't offer braided styles. The ease and convenience of having someone come straight to my home... well that's something I can get used to.

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Raincoat: J. Crew (similar)  Dress: c/o Tobi  Boots: Doc Martens  PursePatricia Nash  Necklace: c/o Nashelle  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Megan

As for clothing I'm going with this rain coat from J. Crew, probably my smartest purchase of the year, and lightweight dresses. This Tobi dress feels like I'm wearing clouds and whenever there's a breeze, it's breezes everything up and underneath the dress. In other words it's perfect for the high temps and day-long music fests.

I'm not one to wear uncomfortable shoes when out all day, so rain boots are a no-go for me. Instead I'm packing my Doc Martens for the mud, cause there will be mud, there is always mud. With that being said, follow my adventures on Instagram or Snapchat (username is thestyleboro).

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Conquering the Push-Up

Like I mentioned in my last post, push-ups and me are not friends. We're not even acquaintances. We're more like Facebook friends that ignore each other. 

This summer however, I want to turn us into Instagram besties. 

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A few ways I plan to tone up my arms and get rid of the bra bulge is to add more mountain climbers and take more Kettle Bell classes when possible.

Last month Refinery29 had an amazing 30 day plank challenge which my SO and I accepted during my core month. Sidenote, isn't it so much easier when you have a fitness buddy when it comes to burning calories? Alright, so after a round of web-surfing I found another 30 day challenge geared towards push-ups. Not sure if I'll be able to bust out 50 push-ups at the end, but I'm definitely going to give it a go.

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Here are a few more articles found while web-surfing:

- Another seven easy moves to get killer arms.

- Add some of these tracks to your workout playlist for an added boost.

- An easy breakfast recipe to help anyone start on the right foot. 

And remember, a hour workout is 4% of your day. 30 minutes is even less, so let's get moving!

Photos via Lucy.com