Today: The good, the bad, and the sparkly.
[tweetmeme source=”elizabethev” only_single=false]Let’s start with the bad. And end with the sparkly.
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?
Comments (76)
Kristine kirwin
January 27, 2012 at 11:28 pm
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
Elizabeth
January 27, 2012 at 11:43 pm
Yes! Thumbs way up! I think you need a hot pink one, KK! 😉 xxoo
Bernadette Chan
January 27, 2012 at 11:47 pm
I love the Hot Pink and Ice Pink Bands! Bring on the Pink!
Cynthia (It All Changes)
January 27, 2012 at 11:48 pm
I love a touch of pink when I workout. The wide Ice Pink headband would be that nice touch.
Bernadette Chan
January 27, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Tweeted as @bchan5720 https://twitter.com/#!/BChan5720/status/163105970174705664
Lena
January 27, 2012 at 11:50 pm
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 🙁
Elizabeth
January 28, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Hahahaha. I bet the winds out on the island have claimed more than one headband. I’ve lost 2 hats there.
Lena
January 27, 2012 at 11:51 pm
And tweeted 🙂
Lara
January 28, 2012 at 12:27 am
Love these! I’d have to go with the always classy black & my favorite purple.
Janelle
January 28, 2012 at 12:28 am
My favorite color is always red. I always feel drawn to red.
Jaime
January 28, 2012 at 3:26 am
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!
Elizabeth
January 28, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Thanks, love! I think Dark Pink would look quite smashing on you. 😉
Jess
January 28, 2012 at 3:31 am
Purple and Silver! These would be awesome for the gym! What a wonderful giveaway 🙂
Jess
January 28, 2012 at 3:32 am
Tweeted too! 🙂 @jessboundridge
Conny Mc
January 28, 2012 at 7:48 am
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!!
Jamie
January 28, 2012 at 7:54 am
I looove the dark purple. I’m going to sparkle at my first group triathlon training this weekend!
Elizabeth
January 28, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Nice! Hope training goes well!
Karen
January 28, 2012 at 8:49 am
I love these headbands! I don’t know which color is my favorite-I’d be happy with any of them.
Sarah
January 28, 2012 at 9:26 am
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!
ericathomas (@bostonrookie)
January 28, 2012 at 9:35 am
We just discovered the Idiot Abroad last week, hilarious! Thanks for hosting this, I like the silver!
Tara Burner
January 28, 2012 at 10:21 am
I love my Sparkly Soul headbands 🙂
In Sweetness and In Health
January 28, 2012 at 10:43 am
I love the thin black sparkly one!!! These are so cute 🙂
In Sweetness and In Health
January 28, 2012 at 10:44 am
I tweeted! @SweetNHealthy
Stephanie
January 28, 2012 at 10:50 am
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.
almasdays
January 28, 2012 at 10:54 am
I think I am definitely an ice pink and silver kind of girl!!
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family
January 28, 2012 at 11:35 am
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 🙂
Madeline @ Food Fitness and Family
January 28, 2012 at 11:38 am
I tweeted 🙂
https://twitter.com/#!/FoodFitandFam/status/163283601469865984
Mandy
January 28, 2012 at 2:25 pm
These are gorgeous! My favorite colors are black and violet. 😀
Pam
January 28, 2012 at 2:28 pm
I love the pink and also the silver!
Michelle
January 28, 2012 at 5:06 pm
I LOVE my sparkly soul headband and have been eyeing the blue one since I got a purple one at the NYC Marathon Expo!
Taryn
January 28, 2012 at 5:58 pm
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!
Taryn
January 28, 2012 at 5:58 pm
I also tweeted!
Megan
January 28, 2012 at 6:44 pm
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.
Elizabeth
January 28, 2012 at 6:48 pm
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? 🙂
Leah
January 28, 2012 at 9:05 pm
You can’t go wrong with a hot pink sparkly headband!
Leah
January 28, 2012 at 9:07 pm
And I tweeted! @leahbeasley1
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Allison Delancey
January 28, 2012 at 9:55 pm
I love the orange and black!
Kim
January 28, 2012 at 9:57 pm
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!
Alex Jimenez
January 28, 2012 at 10:04 pm
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! 🙂 🙂
Elizabeth
January 28, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Well done! I hope you’re celebrating – that kind of commitment and improvement is no small feat! 🙂 Cheers!
Jennifer c
January 28, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Mmeeee, I have one and live it. Need more! I would like a pink and red!
Megan
January 28, 2012 at 10:11 pm
Tweeted too!
Jennifer C
January 28, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Tweeted 🙂 jenn_cooper58
Annie
January 28, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Tweeted! And I definitely am in love with the black and silver!!!
FatBottomSlim
January 28, 2012 at 10:43 pm
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!
Alie
January 29, 2012 at 1:08 am
So so cute!! I’ve been checking these out for a while now. Love the pinks.
jwfong
January 29, 2012 at 4:01 am
my favorite colors are the gold and blue! so cute!
jwfong
January 29, 2012 at 4:03 am
I tweeted this: https://twitter.com/#!/jfong1130/status/163532462805368832
snoozinchat
January 29, 2012 at 5:32 am
I really like violet, silver, and blue! 🙂 Pretty much like all their colors..
snoozinchat
January 29, 2012 at 5:33 am
Tweeted!
https://twitter.com/#!/picatasi/status/163554763026337792
thanks for the giveaway!
Cat
Kelli Funkhouser
January 29, 2012 at 10:22 am
Its breezy in the Florida Keys & I think the Pink Ice or Silver would look fabulous!
Sharon
January 29, 2012 at 11:09 am
Wow how to Choose? Silver and Blue are a classic combo…
Ashleigh
January 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm
i love everything pink and sparkly
Dawn
January 30, 2012 at 1:29 am
I absolutely love the chocolate brown one! dawnieslife[at]gmail.com
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margaret
January 30, 2012 at 10:50 am
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!
Chasing A Mile
January 30, 2012 at 11:15 am
I love the silver and the green!
Katie
January 30, 2012 at 11:31 am
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!
CJ
January 30, 2012 at 11:37 am
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.
Lily
January 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm
These are so adorable!!! I love the navy blue and the gold!
Lily
January 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm
I also tweeted 🙂
alex
January 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm
okay, I’m boring, but I love the black headbands!
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous
January 30, 2012 at 5:01 pm
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!
Molly Galler
January 30, 2012 at 6:46 pm
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.
Elizabeth
February 1, 2012 at 3:21 pm
I love this comment even more than I love bling.
Kelly @ Cupcake Kelly’s
January 30, 2012 at 8:34 pm
I love the silver and all the pinks!
Michelle
January 30, 2012 at 11:19 pm
I love the black and the purple!
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Mattie @ Comfy and Confident
January 31, 2012 at 10:21 am
I love all the colors, but green and purple are my favs!
Tory
January 31, 2012 at 1:01 pm
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).
Lauren
January 31, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Ooh I want a green sparkle headband. I enjoyed walking around San Diego last weekend watching the ocean sparkle!
Halley (Blunder Construction)
February 1, 2012 at 1:45 pm
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!
Elizabeth
February 1, 2012 at 3:19 pm
I mean, purple is the color of royalty, so…. that only makes sense.
Jacqueline
February 1, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Love the silver!
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