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Hey hey hey guys, happy Monday my many loves! How goes it? Did that title really pull ya in?
No no no, I didn’t get a proposal (YET- lol), but I was part of someones proposal this weekend & it was pretty much the coolest thing I’ve done/seen in a hot minute. Zack’s cousin proposed to his girlfriend & he wanted Zack to shoot the whole thing… secretly.
He did it at the beach & had set up a beautiful dinner on the beach so Zack & I hid in a cabana paparazzi-ing the shit out of the whole thing. I was like oddly nervous & so excited, shaking like a leaf. It was SO freaking cool. Defintely a major weekend highlight & the photos turned out stunning. If this whole blogging thing fails, I think the BF & I would make a killer engagement photographer combo. I helped pose, & he shot amazing photos. Check them out here.
In other exciting news, the Fashionlush APP just got a major upgrade & I am v excited to announce that I am now bringing you guys some uber exclusive content for all my amazing readers.
We’re kicking off this new tutorial series with some bad ass BEYONCE braids. Ever wondered how the entire Kardashian/Jenner clan gets braids down to their ass? Yea… ditto, coolest style ever (esp. for Summer). I teamed up with my personal stylist, Lisandra Antonio (she’s the jam) & we whipped up our first tutorial showing all you babes how to add some major length to your braids for under $10 & under 10 minutes.
Epic, yes? Download the app here & then you can unlock a whole series of exclusive content for $2.99 a month. There will be numerous hair tutorials, nail tutorials, top secret blogger tips, secret giveaways, & SO much more.
» wknd look, featuring the raddest new choker from IMLVH. «
As for the whole anxiety thing, ughhh… it’s the worst. If you’ve read my full anxiety story, you know this is a constant problem in my life… but sometimes it just gets nearly unbearable.
That was this weekend. A total spiral of anxiety. I convinced myself I had a brain tumor (because I spelled some weird words wrong & had a headache), I cried for an hour about how someone moved my car onto a hill in highschool, & I completely lost it about not having cute enough outfits for my trip.
I know, it all sounds so fucking ridiculous, but anxiety really brings out my alter ego… AIR-WRECKAH (get it, Erica… but a wreck). Air-Wreckah is a nightmare & I hate her, but I am learning to just try & sit with the crazy bitch until she gets bored of being a total psycho.
I have tons of different ways to cope with anxiety, but my new holistic therapist (she’s so cool) told me I just gotta learn to sit with “her” (said anxiety) until “she” gets bored.
I think a lot of it has to do with the fact I am turning 30 in a few weeks (scary AF) along with the big trip we have planned, because vacay anxiety is a given in my world. SO- if you guys have any top secret anxiety tips, let a sister know. I am open to pretty much anything (witch doctors, hypnotherapy, reiki, energy work, you name it… I am down to try it).
Today though, I am feeling good. The crazy anxiety demon has been exorcized… for now. I am sure she will be rearing her ugly head soon enough, but for now, the bitch is gone.
Oh, also, last thing… Babe Walker came out with a new book & it’s EVERYTHING. If you haven’t read her first two books, do so… stat. She has an alter ego too & I feel like she is kind of my long lost twin. x, Erica
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» wknd vibes, left to right: again with my new fave choker | pretty palms in my pretty city | the Starbucks secret Pink Drink (ask for it, order it, love it) | new summer espadrilles sneakers (can’t wait to bring these on my trip!) «
Hey! I’m a regular anxiety flipper outer. What’s really started helping me lately is meditating. I downloaded the “Stop, Breathe, & Think” app (free) and it’s relaxing to wake up every morning and let the voices in the guided meditations help me focus on the important thins and allow me to not get too flustered by the things going on in my life. You should give it a try. Feel better girl.
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I love that! Downloading now :) thank you x 10!
ugh – so sorry to hear that – I know that is so hard with anxiety. My mom recently had a brain tumor (everything is fine but it took over my life last year out of nowhere) and she told me about the symptoms (which are honestly every day things) and so every single time I catch myself doing them (AKA LIFE), I have a major anxiety attack so I totally get it. It’s the worst. Anxiety is a total bitch but I love the idea of letting “her” get bored – that is spot on. There is this company, I’m not sure if it is up your alley, but worth checking out, especially since you live here in California. If it is, I highly recommend Balance+ or Deep.
Congrats on your app! I can’t wait to subscribe – you always have the best design + blogging tips so sign me tf up!
PS – I went through the same 30 craziness, but it’s weird… days before I turned 30, I weirdly became at peace with it and so excited for the decade to come. I realized I was actually everywhere where I wanted to be with who I wanted to be (when my 20s were a complete clusterfuck LOL to put it lightly) that I realized there was so much to look forward to. When my 20s were full of uncertainty, my 30s are under my control!
Sorry for the long comment but this post totally resonated. x Shannon
I am so so sorry to hear about your mom, I am so happy she is okay! Scariest thing ever :(.
That company- RIGHT UP MY ALLEY!! Thank you so much. I am way into that. You rule girl!!
Thank you for all the sweet words & constant encouragement. I adore you Shannon <3
I totally suffer from anxiety. I have noticed that creative people(and introverts) commonly suffer from anxiety. I like to think that none of the cool things about me would ever be possibly without my anxiety. It definitely fuels me when it is not completely paralyzing.
One thing that I have learned(still learning-not an expert here) is that when I have anxiety I ask myself what I can realistically to to make things feel better. If I am having anxiety about work I try to do something work related that is productive. Or if it is about an upcoming trip I will do my best to work on preparing for it to help relieve stress. I constantly remind myself that I do have control over some things and the things I don’t I have to let go, though that is seriously easier said than done.
I so enjoy reading your blog and you are a beautiful human. Anxiety and all :)
I have noticed that too. well, I have been told that! It’s just all that creative energy can stir up some major uneasiness. Thanks for the tips & the sweet words, it means so much :)
perfect!
xxx
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I had the most intense anxiety in high school and college. It was just paralyzing. For some reason, adopting my dog really helped me. Once I feel the crazies coming on, I take Happy out for a walk (my pup’s name is Happy lol). My dad also has bad anxiety – it’s kind of a family thing. I don’t think anxiety is something that can be completely “beat”, but I definitely think that it can be tamed!
I adore your blog/insta/Fashionlush everythanggggg <3
aww love your dogs name! my dog definitely helps & I have her registered as a support animal for that reason, but as she gets older I get a lot of anxiety about her health which is really really really hard on me. It freaks me out. Definitely genetic- my Dad has it too!! Thanks for the sweet words. xoxo