My post this week will be a mini update on my week including some nail polishes I picked up. I don't think I will be keeping any of these polishes though because it is my friend's birthday this weekend and I think I will be giving them to her instead. =)
My weekend started with some cheesecake! My mom and I went grocery shopping and since the cheesecake was on sale and I LOVE cheesecake (especially the crust), I picked up a few slices. It was so good.
Before meets, my team usually has a pasta party so we can "carb load " before a meet. We typically host a party at someone's house, but today we chose to go to Panera Bread instead. It might just be my mind, but I find that carb loading does help me a bit before a meet. I feel like I have more energy especially at the end of the 5k where I tend to lose energy. For my meal, I chose to get the "you pick two." It was basically a deal when you get 1/2 a sandwich and 1/2 a salad for a set price (I think it was 6.99 or 7.99) and a dessert for .99. The sandwich I chose to get was my favorite, the Mediterranean veggie. This sandwich has avocado and feta cheese in it which tastes amazing! The salad I got was a regular salad and I was also given a bag of chips. The dessert I chose to get was a chocolate chip muffle. A muffle is basically the top of a muffin top =)
These were my racing spikes after my race yesterday. Spikes are basically super light shoes used for racing. Because they are so light, you are technally suppose to be able to run faster since your feet feel lighter. There are also spikes you can put in the front of these shoes. These spikes propel you forward and help you better grip into the ground. It took me FOREVER to get my spikes out the day before the race. I had forgotten to take them out for the longest time and when I went to take them out, they were so worn down that it took several wrenches and 2+ hours to get all of them out. I was so scared that they would be stuck in there forever. I sure learned my lesson!
On my nails this week was a color from Julep that I received in a giveaway this year. This color is so unique and reminds me a lot of the leaves in fall. The color is called Evangeline and I really like it. I have only 1 layer of this polish on which shows how strong the color is. I also have a topcoat from l'oreal on and I apply the topcoat every 3 days to keep my polish from chipping. So far, it is paying off because my nails are still perfect!
Today I was able to pick up 3 new nail polishes! Shopping for makeup and clothes always makes me so excited! I really love these colors and I would love to be able to keep them for myself (especially the mint/blue one) , but I think I will be either giving them to my friend or donate it to my club's basket for a basket raffle. What I do with them depends on if I can find another gift for my friend before Sat. hehe, I am the worst when it comes to gifts!
This color is called Peach Daiquiri and it is from Essie. This nail polish is just bursting with color and I love how bright and bold it is. Looking at it makes me very happy!
Mint candy apple, also from Essie, has to be my favorite color out of the 3 polishes. Online the color looks a bit green, but in real life, I would say it is more of a blue, mint , and cream color. I'm not complaining because the color is beautiful. This color would look beautiful for any season in my opinion. Maybe I will keep this color for myself hehe.
This is a pretty unique color as well. In the bottle it looks like a dark red/orange, but online, the color seems to resemble more of an electric coral. It is definitely unique in that sense! I have used sally hansen's complete salon manicure line before and this polish has a really good formula in my opinion. I still apply a top coat, but I find this line to last the longest for me before chipping!
Do you like Panera? I personally am a huge fan of the restaurant! Even though it is a bit more costly than other places, the food is so worth it!
Which nail polish color is your favorite?
I love Panera Bread! One of my favorites.
ReplyDeleteI really like the nail polish, SO pretty.
thanks Panera is the best!
Deletelove these colors! i have the peach daiquiri, it such a great color on. great picks
ReplyDeleteKiki Simone
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peach daiquiri is really pretty
DeleteOh really cute nail polish colors, lovely and delicious cheesecake!
ReplyDeletexx
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I love cheesecake hehe
DeleteThe min candy apple sounds yummy, and with the running spikes nice job with pulling out the spikes! (I totally hate those moments when you think it's going to stay forever)! I also love Panera Bread's bagels so much and that cheese cake look delicious
ReplyDeleteStephanie Dong Fashion +
Thanks!! I really thought my shoes were hopeless but thank gosh they eventually came out!
DeletePanera bread is the best!
The cheesecake look so good.
ReplyDeleteWe are eating out tonight
and I'm gonna have a slice too.
hehe I hope you enjoyed it!
DeleteLove the peach nail polish...and yummy cheesecakes :)
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteYou make me hungry.
ReplyDeleteohh I'm sorry!! =)
DeleteCheesecakes looks yummy !
ReplyDeleteChic Swank
it is!
Deletethose cheesecakes look really good..& nice nailpolish colours!
ReplyDeletethanks!! It was very good!
DeleteOMG this cheesecake looks soooo good:)
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it is delicious!
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DeleteDelicious cakes and... I love Essie nail polish!!!!!!
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thanks!! I love essie too!
DeleteI love Essie polishes, those colors are great! And so yummi cake *-*
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DeleteGreat week sweetie Congrat on the win . Great nail polish very sweet to give to your friend. I love cheesecake those slices look appertizing. Panera bread I go to on sunday for lunch also online member to get free pastry yes I love Panera Bread. Have a good one doll.
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Thank you! i've very proud of our win and ohh I love getting a free pastry from Panera!
Deletepanera is so yummy....the mediterranean sammie is so delicious. i love that daiquiri color, too!
ReplyDeletethanks! Panera is the best!
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ReplyDeletethanks and sure!
DeleteAfter the first few yummy pictures I could not focus on anything else that followed anymore, haha :-)
ReplyDeletehehe I know how you feel!!
DeleteI love Panera. I haven't had it in a while but now that you reminded me of it, I think I'll stop there soon. LOL. That cheesecake looks *amazing* && now I want some of that too. I was eating so well before I read this post. . . haha. ;)
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hehe, Panera is so good!! I would eat it every day if I could afford it! I'm sorry, though an indulgence wouldn't do much harm =)
DeleteCongrats on the win, thats great! Cheesecake is my favorite, now you have me craving some. Love that mint candy apple nail shade, its a delight! Thanks for your great comment, Happy Friday hun!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
DeleteThe color is delightful!!
Love Panera! And those nail colors are great
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thank you! I shall check the award out! =)
DeleteOkay, i'm a total sucker for cheesecake. By far my favorite.
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Emma
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thank you and I love cheesecake a lot as well!
DeleteAww you're so good with running and all, I'm having my first ever 5k marathon ever and I'm so nervous! Any tips for it ? (: and the nail polish colors look great! x
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thanks and yes I have tips!!
DeleteDon't be nervous because it is a lot of fun! When are you going to be running it? (I could help you a bit better if I knew)
Since it is your first, I would run/practice for at least a month or two before hand to make sure you are capable of running the distance.
The night before the race, make sure to eat a balanced meal and you can lean a bit heavier on carbs if you like. Make sure to stay hydrated.
On race day, make sure you pack everything and wear what you find comfortable. Also make sure to get to the race early so you have time to prepare. Make sure to stretch and warm up.
When it comes to running the race, start out at a nice pace and try to keep it steady. Make it a goal not to walk anytime during the run =)
I am really passionate about running so I could probably write so much on it. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask =)
The cheesecake looks amazing! I've never been to Panera but would love to try it next time I'm in the US!
ReplyDeleteIt was good and yes, you must try Panera!!
DeleteYou are a master at creating memorable posts!
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DeleteI've never been to Panera but I keep hearing it's good. I love Essie's Mint Candy Apple too :)
ReplyDeleteRowena @ rolala loves
it is so good! You need to go =)
Deletei LOVE that julep nail color and also the mint candy apple by essie! cheesecake crust is THE best no doubt about it. i adore cheesecake...definitely one of my fave indulgences. but i skip it if i don't have a glass of red wine to pair with it :P that's just too good! that mediterannean sammie from panera sounds yummy, i love all things feta. i had no idea that they sold those muffles - genius!
ReplyDeletehehe thanks! those 2 colors are my favorite as well!
DeleteCheesecake is my number 1 indulgence I am pretty sure!! It is so good!! I would probably take the cheesecake over wine personally though b/c I am still underage lol. The sandwich was delicious! It is my favorite because of all the flavors in it.
Love the Essie nailpolish <3
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Deleteooh I want that cheesecake!♥:D lovely photos!
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DeleteAh, that cheesecake looks so good, and all of your nail polish colors are so pretty. And gosh, I've actually been so obsessed with Panera lately, haha. I feel like I'm always there!
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Thanks!! I am always obsessed with Panera hehe!
Deletethe nail polishes are gorgeous and your spikes are well loved :D
ReplyDeletethanks! They are well loved and used hehe =)
Deletelovely bog <3
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DeleteThis must be the prettiest cake ever. Lovely nail polish colours too
ReplyDeleteThanks! it is beautiful!
DeleteCheesecake is one of my favorite desserts. Yum yum!
ReplyDeletehehe me too!!
Deleteyum! AND love the colors of the nail polish!
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Deleteomg saw that first pic on bloglovin and suddenly i have a strong craving for blueberry cheesecake. thats a really nice pic and assortment of different cheesecakes :D
ReplyDeletehehe thanks!! embrace the craving hehe.
DeleteYour comment made me want blueberry cheesecake now! I've never had it before actually!
Hello lovely, just came across your blog and it's great! Cheesecake looks amazing!
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Thank you so much!
DeleteThe food looks deliicous!
ReplyDeletexx Mounia
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it is! =)
DeleteI stumbled upon your blog and you're so adorable and I just love your personality! Those nail polishes are amazing by the way.
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Super love the shades you picked up! And damn, I've never worn spikes before but what a pain to take them off. I know some of my friends used to put weights on daily so walking and running feels lighter.
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Those Essie nail polishes are adorable!
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