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Today’s episode of #TuesdayTruth coming at ya hot. This was me last night. I didn’t work out yesterday. I sat 3 hours with a guy “trying” to hang our tvs. I hadn’t showered or washed my face or even put my contacts in. I had chicken thawed and brussels sprouts to make, but Nick and I both had pretty crummy days and Chinese takeout sounded better (haha thank you for existing @postmates credits). We popped open a bottle of @scheid_vineyards Pinot that we got from @hofsashouse and called it a night. Oh yeah and we still don’t have a dining room table, so it was dinner on floor, party of 2🎉
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It’s ok to have a bad day. It’s ok to not get things done that you wanted to. It’s ok to go to bed early and just hope for a better tomorrow.
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I did an Instagram poll on stories last week and thankfully a lot of you answered. Most of you mentioned wanted more genuine and authentic content (so here’s me with no makeup - hah!), but then 80% of you said you like Instagram for inspiration and creative imagery and only 20% of you are long, compelling caption people. I think that really beautiful and unique photos come across as inspirational, but not necessarily “genuine” from what I’ve heard. Not sure how to navigate those answers, but I’m trying. If you didn’t answer the poll, what do you like seeing on my Instagram?
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Anywayyy, hope your Tuesday is better than your Monday 😝
Yesterday was pretty much the best day of Dino’s life. From staying at @hofsashouse, to trying gourmet cheese at @thecheeseshop1, attending his first wine tasting, and even ordering off the menu for dinner, he was thrilled. I think his favorite part though was seeing the beach for the first time!
1) first pic is #instagram 
2) second pic is #reality when he saw all the other pups and wanted to play with them 
3) third pic is to document the GIANT drool on the right side of the image/ left side of his face (caught after he shook his head)
4) is a video of @nickmulenos when he first walked Dino on the beach!
See an outtake over on stories and the water got “too close” to him hahaha. We didn’t let him off leash because we weren’t dressed for the occasion and there were lots of people around. Dogs can go off leash here though! Can’t wait to take him to other dog beaches near LA 🐶🌊 I mentioned it a little bit on my fall skincare update, but more so on my monthly beauty newsletter...I have been trying to lessen my gluten intake to see if that would help my skin. Tonight Nick asked me if I thought it helped... the answer is yes and I don’t know. I do think I feel better not eating it and I think my skin is a little clearer, but is that bc of less gluten? Idk. Now it’s not cut out completely. Like last weekend when we went to a French bakery, heck yes I ate the bread pudding (and more). I just try to make wise choices. When I get a burger at @innout, I get it protein style. And you know what? I like it! Tonight it was a double double kind of evening 🍔 oh and 🍟 of course 👏🏻👏🏻 Anyway, yes I’m going to keep on with the minimum amount of gluten and see where that gets me! Hopefully I’ll have a good update by the time it is time for my winter skincare update ❄️ Now, back on the road to make it to Carmel!
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Ps I love the new iPhone’s camera but the selfie cam is almost too good now. I’m like I DON’T WANT TO SEE ALL THE PORES AND BUMPS 😹🙈 anyone else?
Currently trying to figure out what to pack for this weekend in Carmel... one thing I know is that this sweater is coming with me! I have a grey heathered one from when it first launched a couple years ago, but the burgundy might be my new fave. Perfect for fall and the holidays! It is cashmere, but it is lightweight, so no too warm and def layerable 👏🏻
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P.s. Aren’t these yellow trees 😍 found them down a random street last weekend 🍁 It’s currently 71 degrees, but the high today is 88... time to break out that fall transitional wear 👏🏻🍁 I’m sharing 5 tips to dressing for the season, while keeping the weather in mind, today on LMentsfStyle.com 😎
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Ps the whole look is linked on the blog and the @liketoknow.it app. If you like my bag - I bought it from @senreve ! Use code ELLEMULENOS for a free bracelet pouch with any purchase of $300 or more. Just add the pouch to the cart with the other item(s), add the code and you’re 🙌🏻 Sharing my laundry room reveal on the blog today!! Jk 😝 This is my community laundry room that has 1 washer, 1 dryer and costs $2 per load and $1.25 per dry cycle 🤦🏼‍♀️ Today’s #TuesdayTruth is realllll life let me tell ya. .
Moving to California has meant beautiful weather, going to the beach whenever I want, and exploring lots of new and fun things, but it has also been quite an adjustment. Having to walk more than 3 feet to do laundry AND pay for it is just one of the surface level things that hasn’t really been hard, but has definitely been annoying. No complaints over here! Just sharing so you know it’s not always palm trees and butterflies, though I do see those in the regular 😹🦋🌴 Just wanted to share this as a reminder that most of the time Instagram is just a highlight real and shouldn’t be compared to “real life”.
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Ok but real talk, if someone’s laundry was in there, would you move it to do yours? Nick said I should just wait,  but I did almost 4 loads of laundry on Sunday and their stuff was still there! Since there was only one machine and the “rules” listed for the room say to empty it immediately, I didn’t think twice, though I did feel kind of bad? I made sure none of it touched the ground though! What would y’all have done? In college If you didn’t move your laundry, someone would def move it for you! In a lot of ways our move did feel like college... group laundry room and walking distance from friends 😝 #youwinsomeyoulosesome .
I use @branchbasics laundry detergent and oxygen boost. While drying I use wool balls w/ @nowfoodsofficial lavender essential oil 🌿
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On another note, I can’t stop, won’t stop wearing these biker shorts. Under $70, good for working out, hanging around, layering under things. Runs TTS, wearing a 6. Linked everything on https://www.lmentsofstyle.com/instagram/ and the @liketoknow.it app ❤️ When writing about fashion, I’ve come along way from 5 years ago when I first started LMents Of Style (then called Southern Elle Style). Nowadays, when I talk about it, I try to share sustainable brands, how to wear things more than once, or size inclusivity.
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Today on the blog I’m sharing this wrap dress bc I think it’s a great style for this season. Though I’m not styling it 3 ways for you, I do speak to other ways to wear it and that it is versatile enough to wear to a Christmas party, a wedding, or even to work. Soooo I feel that is still on brand? Read more of my thoughts on shopping smarter over on LMEntsOfStyle.com❤️ Beautiful day in the neighborhood 🎶 Strolling around and looking for fall foliage today in LA and we were successful 🍁 I love me some palm trees, but it’s October and since we didn’t get to go apple picking yesterday, I was craving some color changing leaves. We found some at La Cienaga Park - excited to see even more when we go to Carmel this coming weekend! Have a great rest of your Sunday ❤️
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