I was bummed I didn’t like the Madewell jeans enough to pull the trigger. The fit was otherwise great but I thought I’d be uncomfortable sitting down or bending over in a pair of jeans that are so hit well above my belly button. Maybe I should’ve taken a pair home to wear around the house for an afternoon to see.

I need new sunglasses in a terrible way. I always buy cheaper ones because I used to lose or break them constantly. I’d go to TJMaxx or a similar store and try pairs on until I found an inexpensive pair that fit well, and that’d be it. My current go-to pair are very scratched up. I might even buy a “nice” pair from a real glasses store this time because I’ve had my current pair for years now, so I think I’m past the losing/breaking phase. I also just don’t feel comfortable at this point going into a store like TJMaxx and putting glasses on my face without knowing if they’ve been sanitized.

Also, I got a free travel sized BADgal BANG! mascara at Sephora last week and whoa! I really like this one.

If anyone is in the market for a new sunscreen, I jumped on the Supergoop bandwagon and I really like it. I’ve been noticing that my go-to sunscreens weren’t great for my dry skin. When we went to Utah in April, for instance, I noticed that my skin (especially on my face) was basically flaking off anytime I reapplied and then I’d be dealing with little clumps of dried skin mixed with sunscreen and not really knowing if I’d applied thoroughly. Anyway. I like their Glowscreen for under make-up (the Unseen Sunscreen is also great for this, has the texture of a primer and probably the better option for anyone who doesn’t have dry skin) and even my boyfriend noticed their everyday full body sunscreen (Play) had a nicer, easier application.

and it looks like they have a few more styles offered in the folding genre
https://www.ray-ban.com/SearchDisplay?catalogId=22552&langId=-1&storeId=10151&pageSize=24&clientSide=true&searchType=1000&resultCatEntryType=&viewMode=Rayban&showResultsPage=true&beginIndex=0&sType=SimpleSearch&newpage=true&searchTerm=folding

*raises hand*

I also have a butt and I think this makes my ratios “off” for what most retailers sell. I constantly have issues with pants that fit at the waist, but will be too tight in the butt/thighs… or pants that fit the butt/thighs and are gaping at the waist. It’s super frustrating so I will keep the brands you recommended in mind since I’ve been looking for 1-2 new pairs. I’m willing to splurge if it means a good fit. I finally found a pair of cutoff denim shorts that fit appropriately this spring after looking for several years.

As an aside, I’d gained some weight during COVID and have been trying to improve the habits that I let slide to bring my weight back down. I don’t weigh myself too often, but have noticed physical changes that aren’t weight-related. I am feeling pretty good about it and more confident in my appearance again, which has been nice.

You could try the Curve Love jeans at Abercrombie. I know that brand isn’t cool anymore but their jeans are actually pretty good. Smaller waist and bigger butt/thighs.

I gained 15lbs during covid. I am not triggered by calorie tracking so I’m doing that and lots of walking plus PiYo workouts at home. I have lost 8.

I have to log my food and exercise and weight to stay accountable or I just fall off.

I have not been to Abercrombie in such a long time. It used to be a whole sensory experience. I can smell the perfume now! I’ll have to check out their jeans. I’m still working from home, and we’re only going back 3 days a week when we do finally go back. So my whole wardrobe is shifting more casual now that I no longer have to wear business attire 5 days a week. I do find that it’s helpful for me to actually get dressed, though, even though I’m working from home, just to help me switch gears in the morning from home to work.