Paige's Game Changers of 2012

 1. Elizabeth Cole Dagger or Jaguar Earrings  2. Lifefactory Water Bottles  3. Vitamix  4. STASH Green Tea with Goji Berry  5. Puree  6. Manduka Yoga Mat  7. Joie Rancher D Top  8. Simply Divine Botanicals

Elizabeth Cole Dagger or Jaguar Earrings. I wear one of these pairs of earrings every single day, I've been doing it for a year, and I'm still not sick of them! If you come into Wink and ask for my opinion I'll likely steer you in the direction of Elizabeth Cole and If you are one of my close friends you already own a pair because they are also my go to birthday gift. 

Lifefactory Water Bottle.  Water is one of the best and easiest things you can do for your body...right?  It's hard to drink 8 glasses of water/day, but this bottle makes it easier...just fill it up 3 times/day, and chug-a-lug!  This glass bottle comes in a variety of fun colors, and they have a silicon protective sleeve. It's BPA free and dishwasher safe. Drink up!

 

Vitamix. Emily's smoothie habit wore off on me and the Vitamix is the best invention....ever! You can put whatever you want in there and it comes out as a liquid...bananas, pears, blueberries, chia seeds, hemp seeds, coconut oil, chocolate bits, almonds, cashews, walnuts, peanut butter...the combos are endless and it usually turns out fantastic. 

 

Green Goji Berry Tea. I went into Capital Teas in Dupont this summer and bought the tea the sales woman was brewing in the store. It smelled delicious and tasted even better. I make this tea every morning along with my smoothie (my morning routine is a bit ridiculous) but it is filled with antioxidants and is said to boost the immune system.

 

Puree.  Puree is a juice bar in Bethesda that opened about a year ago and I am addicted, if only it was closer to my world (Bethesda is kind of a hike with the Wisconsin Avenue nightmare!). Yes, I will pay $10 for juice and yes I make the girls at Wink try them in hopes I can convert them as well!? Even the green ones are delicious...and of course I love that it's a small business, which also means the produce is local and organically grown...yum!

 

Manduka. I love yoga, but I am 5'11" and I barely fit on the standard mat (it's so embarrassing), but I discovered Manduka PRO - Black Magic which is extra thick and 85" long - which is even more embarrassing to roll out in class, but at least all my limbs are on the mat. I highly recommend it.

 

Joie Rancher D Top. This is my go to top, I have it in three colors and wear it layered or alone. I am pretty casual, so this is the perfect version of a dressy silk tee and it comes in a cotton linen blend for summer :)

Simply Divine Botanicals.  A friend turned me on to this herbal skin care line, which is handcrafted, all natural and 100% chemical-free. Every product says it is formulated with 'unconditional love and gratitude' and have names like...Honey, I Shrunk the Pores and Pack Your Bags - They're Leaving. Need I say more.