COOL SH*T I LOVELOVELOVE, Monthly Favorites – June 2024

I just feel like a broken record of favorite things over here…namely because the blog has felt like we’re just hopping from one month’s to the next thanks to life lately. June has been so full, and I’ve more often than not caught myself taking a step back to see it all with such gratitude.

Before hopping in, quick note to say THANKYOU to everyone who grabbed merch from our new collection…your orders were packed + prayed over with lovelovelove, and I can’t wait to see how you wear everything. 🙂 We do have a few sizes left of some pieces, as well as hats, so don’t forget to hit order if you had your eye on something since once it’s gone, it’s gone for good! Onto June’s favorites…

 

1.) The THRIVING CANDLE!!!

ICYMI…I made a candle! Really, I co-created a candle with my girl Beth, whose entire business harnesses the power of connecting your sense of smell to your memory. She makes affirmation candles using aromatherapy so that you don’t just have another candle, but an actual tool to help program (or re-program) your brain around a very specific, powerful intention. 

In short, I am obsessed. I have been for years, ever since she first told me the idea for the business after I spoke at an event she put on downtown. It’s been the coolest honor to watch it become what it is today at State of Being!

Fast forward to this past month, and the THRIVING candle was born. 🙂

When I tell you I’ve never smelled anything like it…that’s the best way to put it. The custom scent is a mix of bergamot, musk, sandalwood and saffron, and it smells, quite simply, fabulous.

It was designed to help you go from surviving to thriving (like the podcast – heyyooo!); the specific scent blend combined with our written affirmation target areas of your brain that may keep you feeling stuck in survival mode or otherwise blah. Whether you need an uplifting pickmeup or are feeling chaotically overwhelmed and need to come back down to earth, this scent blend will meet you there and then some.

Grateful to Beth for taking a chance on this together.

Grateful to you for putting in your own space.

Also, makes a great, thoughtful gift for a girlfriend, mom/MIL or sister, book club gals, your kid’s teacher…I recommend having a few on hand for those last-minute gifting needs, too, like when you need a friend-pickmeup or hostess gift in a pinch!

The THRIVING Candle - State of Being Candle Co. x Coming Up Roses The THRIVING Candle - State of Being Candle Co. x Coming Up Roses

 

2.) Pair Eyewear (discount code: ERICALIGENZA15)

I’d been in the market for new prescription glasses for a few months but couldn’t bring myself to pull the trigger since so many are so expensive. And while I’m not usually indecisive, for some reason, eyeglasses get me – I could not figure out what kind or color to get. 

Enter, Pair Eyewear.

I jumped at the opportunity to work with them because their business model is SO FREAKING COOL – you pick a pair of base frames and can choose interchangeable magnetic topper frames to mix up your look! But my favorite thing: they have SUN TOPPERS!!! I knew I didn’t want to order prescription sunglasses or those color-changing lenses, so this is the perfect solution: you can just pop a magnetic sun topper on your frame and voila! Instant sunnies anytime!

They’re also affordable – you can get a base frame and a magnetic top and still be under $100. I have the clear Kirby base frame and went for a hot pink, an ombre blue, and then a sun topper…although I might also go back to get a clear pink base frame since they’re SO PRETTY?! 

Pair so kindly gave us code ERICALIGENZA15 for you to get 15% off your own order…woo!

 

3.) Old Navy swim dress 

Y’all, I’VE DONE IT…this may be the GOAT of all “mom suits.” It’s full-coverage in all the places and easy for moving and bending and chasing little people around, BUT it’s NOT frumpy…it’s actually flattering and FUN! As soon as Mimi saw me wearing it she was like “OH MY GOSH that is so cute!!!!”…and it is!

10/10 for comfort, and I lovelovelove that it’s this attached dress situation because it feels covered and classy enough to just walk around as is.

Comes in XS-4X with over 1,000 5-star reviews. Did I mention it’s currently on sale for over 60% off?!?!

Bless up and add to cart…I can’t decide between this one and this one for my next color???

 

4.) Dreamland Baby bamboo pajamas etc (30% off discount code: THRIVE)

So here’s the thing: I’ve poo-poo’d on fancy schmancy bamboo jammies before. Namely because I’ve found pretty darn decent alternatives on Amazon that were literally half the price. 

But I’d been hearing rave reviews about Dreamland Baby, so when I got served a TikTok ad for a flash sale…I ran. I scored jammies for Jonah for something like $11, which is less than I was pairing on Amazon anyway and the quality was bound to be better, right?

RIGHT. These are SUCH great quality – so soft, stretchy, durable – that I immediately placed another order.

Praise be that we have a code thanks to the THRIVE podcast for 30% off (YES, THIRTY PERCENT!!!) + free shipping…and y’all, it even works on the sale section!!!! In Jesus Name, the time is now. I grabbed jammies for both kiddos plus a few gifts for pregnant girlfriends (a crib sheet + burp cloth + onesie makes for a perfect baby shower gift!). Just drop code THRIVE at checkout to get your 30% off etc!

 

5.) Dye free Capri Sun

Is there anything better than sampling + strolling around Costco? They were sampling this Capri Sun a few trips back and my first thought was wow, delish. But then I realized it’s actually a dye-free version…which is awesome?! Also lower in sugar than the regular pouches! I had never seen Capri Sun in a jug before, and let me tell you, I’m here for it. Drinking some in a fancy cup as we speak now – because Capri Sun just hits different in a wine glass as a grown up, you know?

 

6.) Flat claw clips

If there’s one thing I love, it’s a solution to an obvious problem. Like how these stop you from feeling like a Neutrogena commercial every time you wash your face. Genius, right?!?

We all know the beauty in a claw clip…but they’re painful and impossible to lay back or get comfortable with when you’re driving or just need to put your head back for a hot sec.

THESE ARE THE SOLUTION! They let you put your head back completely, even lay down, on top of it without it breaking or hurting your head. CAN I GET AN AMEN?!

 

7.) Alcohol-free White Claw

Since the Gwynn house went alcohol-free, we’ve been on the hunt for the best alternative options that are actually delicious and taste as close as possible to their boozy counterpart. I grabbed these White Claws on a whim when I passed them in the wine aisle at the grocery store, and they’re actually SO refreshing. 

I don’t think they taste exactly like the regular version…but I lowkey like these more???? There’s just something about them that tastes more refreshing and less like artifical sweetener LOL. They also have added electrolytes!

The Black Cherry is my fave flavor.

 

8.) More Kiziks! + Liv’s

In surprise to no one as an update to last month’s Cool Sh*t, I’m still obsessed with my Kizik Londons. THIS month I had the chance to check out a physical store opening in my mall…so I brought Mimi and the OG along for the ride, because who doesn’t lovelovelove new shoes?!

As soon as we entered the storefront, Olivia beelined for the cutest pink/purple pair in her size. Because obviously. Asked to promptly change into them and wear them to go home, refused to take them off to sleep, and has worn them almost every day since. I kid you not, the girl’s obsessed.

They were supposed to be her new sneakers for kindergarten, but I think at this rate we’ll have to get another pair…or five. 

 

9.) Frozen KIND bars

You know when you go to Target and let Target tell you what you need?

Well, thank you Target. These are phenomenal. No notes.

Actually strike that – my note is that I need them to be bigger. They’re only something like 140 calories a bar, so I can easily eat two in a sitting and near-justify the entire box. I would feel better about my choices if you could just make a maxi-size version for those of us who are having a day and in the mood to indulge. 😉

 

10.) Amazon short sleeve sweaters

So…it’s not…sweater season? HEAR ME OUT. I randomly got a few short sleeve sweaters from Amazon because I needed to wear something other than oversized t-shirts and biker shorts – ha.

I think these look so chic and classy and can instantly make something look more put-together. Turns out, they’re made so well but are NOT hot in the slightest…they’re lightweight and something like a squishy soft tight knit that doesn’t pull or snag or leave you itchy or uncomfortable. I have 2 or 3 more not pictured here, too. Especially for the price point, they’re a staple; wear them now as-is, dress them up with wide leg trousers or a maxi skirt, transition effortlessly into fall with a suede or denim jacket, jeans, etc…they just hit!

 

HAVE YOU TRIED ANY OF MY MONTHLY FAVORITES YET?

And what have been YOUR Monthly Favorites? Would lovelovelove to know! 

P.S. ICYMI and wanna get caught up on or last month’s favorites, just click here!