Favorite Things: September
September was a slow travel month for me. I headed to the US for a wedding early in the month and passed through Munich mid-way through, but otherwise, I was home. This all worked out well because I ended up having unexpected surgery during the last week of the month. Here are a few things that I enjoyed most in September:
Rent The Runway
I've been a Rent the Runway fan for years and years. When I flew over to the US for about 40 hours, I had no desire to check a bag. Renting dresses for the pre-wedding cocktail party and then the wedding day was the perfect fix. The dress on the right was fantastic. Major hit and got loads of compliments. Funny story--another girl at the venue had rented the same dress previously and proudly showed me a picture of her in it. Small world. The left one I wore to the wedding. It was a bit more conservative than I typically dress, but it was perfect for an 11am Sunday garden wedding.
Gilmore Girls
I never actually watched Gilmore Girls while it aired. I occasionally caught a glimpse of it and knew the main gist of it, but that was about it. Once Gilmore Girls came to Netflix in Belgium, I started watching it here and there. Then I found myself stuck to the couch where I've completely and shamefully watched up to five hours a day. What shocks me is that I still have four 22-episode seasons left....it's daunting. I have until November 25th to get it all watched before the Gilmore Girls Revival airs.
Michael Todd Kaolin Clay Detoxifying Facial Mask
Apparently, my face hates being bedridden and doing basically nothing. I haven't worn makeup in days, yet my face decided to break out, get very dry and feel overall sluggish. I guess my face is feeling about as good as my foot. Let's just say, it isn't a good look. So I started using the Michael Todd Detoxifying Clay Mask, which uses all natural ingredients and activated charcoal to draw out oil, dirt and pollutants. I'm using it every 2-3 days and it really has helped clear things up and reinvigorate my skin.
L'Occitane Lavender Foaming Bath
I got this bottle of foaming bath wash back in June after some travel hiccups saw me without my luggage for days and days. I grabbed a travel set from the L'Occitane store in the JFK airport out of desperation and need for a new clear quart-size bag. Since having surgery, I can't take a shower until the stitches come out. Luckily, the apartment has a tub and this incredible lavender foaming bath gel actually makes it feel indulgent, not a chore. By the end, I smell like a field of lavender.
Mediterra Sesame Energy Bar
I received this Mediterra Sesame Energy Bar with orange and honey in my monthly gluten-free Love With Food snack box. I didn't know how I felt about sesame seed on a bar until I tried it. Sesame, honey and orange apparently make the perfect mix. I tried to take the smallest bites to make this last as long as possible. I will definitely be ordering a box and bringing them back to Belgium next time I'm in the States.
I definitely was not paid for any of these recommendations.