After days spent looped out on cold medicine (due to illness, not recreational use… obvi), I am finally feeling back to (mostly) normal. The fact that my monster cold came to town during two of the busiest weeks of my professional life was unhelpful, to say the least. I find that getting all dolled up, giving speeches, kicking ass and taking names, and fundraising are most effectively done without a man voice (unless you’re a man), without a fever, and without an endlessly running rose. With all that behind me, I free to spend an entire Friday evening doing nothing except talking to my dog in made up accents, listening to Duffy and reading magazines. Oh, and eating.
Despite being under the weather and working 12 hour days, I’ve managed to fit in a few good things this week. My Monday night soccer team is blazing a path to glory (or whatever), heading into next week’s championship round. During this week’s game, I didn’t score a single goal (which is better than scoring one goal on your own net… which has happened before… twice), but I was a veritable fortress on defense. At the risk of being a sexist piglet, I can’t help but squeal with delight when I shut down burly, athletic men as they dribble towards the net with the ball. Especially when they look surprised. Even more so when they look angry.
After getting a bit too caught up in the competitive spirit last season, my goal for this season (besides getting goals) was to not swear on the field. Or succumb to some sort of rage blackout like I did that time someone slide-tackled Nick and nearly ripped off his leg. So far, so good. With two games to go, I have been all manners and grace this season. (While I apologize for sounding like a complete egomaniac at the moment, rest assured that my ego was placed firmly in check earlier this week, as I bounded out of the yoga studio all high on my back bending abilities and promptly fell down a flight of stairs. Truly, it has been that kind of a week.)
My Thursday night soccer team has also been a source of goodness. I arrived late to last night’s game, having come directly from my work event, changed from a cocktail dress into my sweet uniform in the car and flew onto the field with a full face of makeup. Nothing says, “I’m here to play” quite like a winged eye, Nars’ pinkest shade of blush, and some subtly simmering lids. While I probably should have gone to bed instead, burning off a bit of stress and laughing with my teammates was the perfect way to wind down a crazy day. I am really thankful for the opportunity to play with such a fun, supportive, goofy group.
When I finally made it home, my brain would not turn off. I have it on good authority that turning the TV on does not help you wind down. I can’t help but ignore the research when my DVR has one of my favorite shows of all time ready and waiting, though.
I can barely make it through the first minute of an episode of An Idiot Abroad without dissolving into a fit of laughter. I used to listen to The Ricky Gervais Show podcast in the car but got to the point these same laughing fits became an impairment to my driving. While watching television in the wee hours of the morning is decidedly bad for you, laughter is most certainly good.
Now all that’s left to do is sparkle.
The lovely people at Sparkly Soul recently sent me two of their truly sparkly headbands, and they’ve got a pair tucked away for you, too. I recently got a shorter and sweeter hairdo (so short and sweet that it barely fits into a ponystub, let alone a ponytail), complete with un-requested side swept bangs. The haircut is a story for another day, but needless to say, these headbands could not have arrived at a better time.
Not only do Sparkly Soul headbands look adorable, they don’t budge. Not during yoga inversions, not during flying leaps across the soccer field, not during runs, not turn the most rough and tumble boxing workout and (as I learned last weekend) not during naps or entire days spent in bed. The soft velvet lining means no headaches, no snarls, and no hair dents. If you’ve never experienced a hair dent, don’t ask questions. Just consider yourself one of the few and fortunate. Given my choice of colors, I opted for silver (to match my engagement ring… just kidding… kind of) and red for an upcoming Valentine’s Day race. I am tempted to order the rest of the rainbow. They’re that good. Let the record reflect that I have no cold medicine to blame for my enthusiasm, just a really great product.
Would you like a Sparkly Soul headband or two for yourself? The generous people at Sparkly Soul is offering one of their wide headbands and one of their thin headbands (in colors of your choosing) to one lucky reader. Headband Head on over to sparklysoul.com to check out their offerings and leave a comment below with your favorite color(s). I will announce a winner at the end of the day on Wednesday, February 1st. Yes, it’s February next week.
- For an extra entry, feel free to tweet: “I want to win a @SPARKLYSOULINC non-slip headband from @ElizabethEv! Enter to win here: http://wp.me/pySBS-1oE”
If you’d like to learn more about Sparkly Soul, I recommend connecting with them on Twitter or Facebook. They also have some pretty great Pinterest boards. Disclaimer: I received two Sparkly Soul headbands free of charge, but was not compensated for my glowing review, nor for hosting this giveaway. My opinions are all my own. Preach it.
Also On Tap for Today:
- Getting excited for Be Healthy Boston :)
- Drinking lots of tea
- Visting with my parents! Woooo!
Pick a color. Any color. Where do you plan to sparkle this weekend?
So happy to hear about Sparkly Soul!!! One of the company owners is a super-fantastic NYC TNT coach. I’ve been meaning to buy one of these headbands. So glad it gets the Eliz thumbs-up!! xo
Yes! Thumbs way up! I think you need a hot pink one, KK!
xxoo
I love the Hot Pink and Ice Pink Bands! Bring on the Pink!
I love a touch of pink when I workout. The wide Ice Pink headband would be that nice touch.
Tweeted as @bchan5720 https://twitter.com/#!/BChan5720/status/163105970174705664
Oooh! So you mean I’m not the only one who spends Friday nights in, talking to her dog in funny voices?? YES!
On to sparkles! Ok, the former NY-er in me Craves the black. And then, of course, what else but blue — especially because it looks like Cubbie blue to me
Although either would be the perfect thing for me to wear on the long walks with the pup — even more so now since my previous favorite headband slipped off my head during one of our walks around Castle Island, never to be seen again
Hahahaha. I bet the winds out on the island have claimed more than one headband. I’ve lost 2 hats there.
And tweeted
Love these! I’d have to go with the always classy black & my favorite purple.
My favorite color is always red. I always feel drawn to red.
gimme! Oh, I mean…gee I hope you pick me.
I think that the Dark Pink would be a great one for those days I feel girly, and a blue one would be fun for something a little less glitzy. Thanks Elizabeth and I’m glad to hear you are finally on the mend and kicked some soccer and fundraiser ass in spite of it all!
Thanks, love! I think Dark Pink would look quite smashing on you.
Purple and Silver! These would be awesome for the gym! What a wonderful giveaway
Tweeted too!
@jessboundridge
OMG they are pretty. Although I must admit I have never found a headband that stays on my head ;(
The pink and blue are incredible!!
I looove the dark purple. I’m going to sparkle at my first group triathlon training this weekend!
Nice! Hope training goes well!
I love these headbands! I don’t know which color is my favorite-I’d be happy with any of them.
I have one velvet-lined headband- it really works! I would love another. The ice pink and silver are my favorites
I am not a “pink” person usually, but it seems like I always gravitate toward pink workout clothes.. maybe getting my sweat on makes me feel like I need that girly touch! ha!
We just discovered the Idiot Abroad last week, hilarious! Thanks for hosting this, I like the silver!
I love my Sparkly Soul headbands
I love the thin black sparkly one!!! These are so cute
I tweeted! @SweetNHealthy
Is it possible to wear the entire rainbow at once! Of I have to choose – maybe blue. Glittery but not in your face and subtle enough to add a little sparkle to an otherwise boring winter outfit.
I think I am definitely an ice pink and silver kind of girl!!
How in the world do you just pick ONE color?? I want the whole rainbow. Haha. However I would probably go with black or pink
I tweeted
These are gorgeous! My favorite colors are black and violet.
I love the pink and also the silver!
I LOVE my sparkly soul headband and have been eyeing the blue one since I got a purple one at the NYC Marathon Expo!
These are so fun! I really like the hot pink, and the lavender. My workout wardrobe needs a serious pick me up, so these would work pretty great!
I also tweeted!
I love the green and black ones! I can never find headbands that stay on my head. Usually I would find mine behind the treadmill when I got off because it slipped off my head while I was running and I didn’t even notice.
I hear you! I usually have the same issue, or I spend half my run readjusting my headband, sticking in 50 additional bobby pins, etc. These ones really don’t budge. I think the black one might even be fun for a night out?
You can’t go wrong with a hot pink sparkly headband!
And I tweeted! @leahbeasley1
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I love the orange and black!
I’m a big Sparkly Soul fan! I have one and love it…I blogged about it in my Thankful Thursday things this week! I really want the green and silver next!
Thanks for hosting the giveaway! I tweeted it too!
I just recently started working out, I’ve gone everyday for the past two weeks. I started running just 1/2 a mile, and now have worked myself up to 2 and 1/2 miles! I’m very proud of myself, however, it would even more rewarding to receive some awesome, sparkly, non slip headbands!
My favorite colors of the bunch are black and gold! Thanks for your time, and heres to getting healthy in 2012!
Well done! I hope you’re celebrating – that kind of commitment and improvement is no small feat!
Cheers!
Mmeeee, I have one and live it. Need more! I would like a pink and red!
Tweeted too!
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jenn_cooper58
Tweeted! And I definitely am in love with the black and silver!!!
I would love the thin silver and a thick black.. they would add such flair to my normal black/grey/blue workout wear & I really need more workout gear flair!
So so cute!! I’ve been checking these out for a while now. Love the pinks.
my favorite colors are the gold and blue! so cute!
I tweeted this: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/163532462805368832
I really like violet, silver, and blue!
Pretty much like all their colors..
Tweeted!
thanks for the giveaway!
Cat
Its breezy in the Florida Keys & I think the Pink Ice or Silver would look fabulous!
Wow how to Choose? Silver and Blue are a classic combo…
i love everything pink and sparkly
I absolutely love the chocolate brown one! dawnieslife[at]gmail.com
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I think the Green is cute, especially since St. Pattys is around the corner. I’ve really gotten into wearing these, I love that they stay on!
I love the silver and the green!
These look awesome! Anything that eliminates the dreaded hair dent is a winner in my book! I’d rock either of the purple-y ones!
Love the purple one! Since I have fine hair I have a hard time finding headbands that don’t fall off. These seem like a good possibility.
These are so adorable!!! I love the navy blue and the gold!
I also tweeted
okay, I’m boring, but I love the black headbands!
These look like great headbands…I can never find ones that don’t slip! I’d probably be boring and get a black and silver one…goes with everything!
You and I both share an obsession with bling which is why I MUST have this sparkly headband! I’d love to rock the purple one, as purple was my grandmother’s favorite color and she was (and still is) my inspiration. Every time I wear it I feel like her energy is pushing me forward to greatness.
I love this comment even more than I love bling.
I love the silver and all the pinks!
I love the black and the purple!
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I love all the colors, but green and purple are my favs!
What a sweet giveaway – I’m crossing my fingers…!
I’d probably go with silver and ice pink or maybe black and gold (cause I’m in Pittsburgh and black & gold is always in fashion here, lol).
Ooh I want a green sparkle headband. I enjoyed walking around San Diego last weekend watching the ocean sparkle!
I love Idiot Abroad SO much! I love when Karl looks like he is JUST about to really lose it.. and then they make him sleep in the jungle. SO GOOD. Also, the purple sparkle headband is my favorite!
I mean, purple is the color of royalty, so…. that only makes sense.
Love the silver!