Danielle's Thought Bubble

I recently expanded and upgraded my collection of jeans by about 10 pairs. I even had a stylist help me out along the way and offer her opinions. And by that... I mean my awesome friend Brookelyn gave me a bunch of hand-me-down jeans 😄. I'm so excited to have lots of pairs to choose from to fit just the look I'm going for. Three cheers for Brookelyn!  Here are the results from my try on session and a review of each pair of jeans. Here's the lowdown, folks: #1 The Straight Leg I've been on the lookout for a pair of "mom jeans" that have been in fashion lately, and these American Eagle straight leg jeans do the job. They fit well and are comfortable overall. I'd wear these with a tighter top to offset the wide leg look.  #2 The Drippy Zippy Like the name implies, these jeans have some unique zipper accents across the upper thigh that add some "drip" to a classic blue jean. My only concern is that the pants don't fit the best on the waist, but ...

Why does it feel like nobody knows how to cut curly hair?! I've cringed as stylists reach for the brush and blow dryer and watched as my hair doubled in size. No wonder my curls look like they've gone through the wringer when they are treated like straight hair. After years of good, bad, and ugly haircuts, I've finally found a gold mine of a stylist who knows just what to do with my curly hair. Rianne at Luminous Beauty Company is the one I can trust with my hair and someone I can consult for all my curly questions. She has extensive education and experience working with textured hair, and not to mention, she's just super cool. I've been going to her for over five years now! I first met Rianne in 2016 when I worked as a receptionist at the salon she worked for. I watched as she transformed clients day in and day out using Devacurl products and techniques from the DevaCurl Academy in New York. Then I got to experience a curly cut, or Devacut , for myself. Devacurl h...

Everyone likes smelling good, and there are so many wonderful scents out there that can create an aroma that is uniquely your own. From floral and citrusy to woodsy and warm, fragrance is limitless.  There are a few steps in my daily routine that help me feel fresh and delight my senses: body wash, lotion, deodorant, and perfume. I have a lot of fun trying new products and scents, but I have compiled a list of my personal favorites. It's important to note, though, that everyone gravitates towards different types and amounts of scents. For example, fragrance in makeup products seems unnecessary to me, while fragrance in skincare seems like a must. And eucalyptus is one of my least favorite scents, while for others it's their favorite. Whatever floats your boat, as they say. Let's get to the pretty smells 😊 Body Wash I really enjoy the  Love Beauty and Planet Body Washes ! I've tried the Shea Butter & Sandalwood variety and am currently using the Coconut Water & ...