Retail Therapy

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE to shop.  Like many of you, shopping for me is retail therapy.

retail therapy (noun): an addictive high similar to the one experiences while smoking crack cocaine, but as a result of a purchase, often in the form of clothing, jewelry, or other wearable items, and intensely magnified when said items are on sale.  (Example: Macy's is having a 20% off sale and I'm stressed; time for some retail therapy! YOLO!)

My weakness is usually jeans (Hudsons) and shoes, but I've found two new addictions that help me look better and feel better about myself - Workout Clothing and Lingerie!

Both of these items are usually crazy expensive, resulting in only a few purchase over a year and only when one doesn't fit or it's been washed so many times it needs to go in the trash.  Two websites  I found let you FILL your closet and dresser drawers with the latest styles WITHOUT putting a major dent in your wallet!

First up we have Ellie, a website dedicated to the cutest workout clothing I have come across.  From bright bold colors, to crazy prints; anything you wear from them is a fashion statement!  The great thing about Ellie is they have a subscription based program called The Fit Fashionista Club.

What this entails is:

• You can choose any two pieces each month for only $49.95. No matter if you want two tops, or two bottoms or a combination of both. 
• Free shipping on all orders, no matter how often you order per month.  This means you can order other items at regular price and still get free shipping (and free returns if necessary)
• Priority access to the month's collection.  Club members see the collection before non-members.
• Exclusive access to limited edition pieces, Flash Sales, exclusive discounts and other, members-only events. 
• If you don't like any of the pieces in the collection, you can skip the month at no charge.

For a limited time, you can use the promo code WELCOME20 or BFF20 for 20% off your first order!

For the lingerie, I've found AdoreMe  This site has a wide selection of sexy lingerie pieces that fit like a glove! There's all kinds of styles, from bras and panties, sleepwear, corsets and they even have swim suits in the summer! I absolutely LOVE that they have collections dedicated to those that are larger on top! (This means you, DD, E, F, FF, & G!!!)

AdoreMe has a VIP program that works similar to Ellie's:

• Get a personalized showroom on the 1st of each month.  You’ll receive a seasonal selection of lingerie handpicked by their stylists to fit your fashion
• Any lingerie set is only $39.95! You can purchase any style on AdoreMe for $39.95 (save up to 50% OFF retail) 
• Every 6th Set is Free! Get a free set each time you reach 5 purchases, anytime you buy! (no need to buy 5 items at once).
• Always Free shipping and Free exchanges!
• Skip ANY month free of charge

For under $100 a month, you could have the clothes to work out in and the lingerie to look hot in...WAY less than any of those fancy specialty stores!

The Skinny, Horny, Happy Drug

Lets face it, we're all getting older and things have changed with our bodies; some things for the good and some that we want to replace with the former version. I don't have the same energy as I did ten years ago--that perky 23-year-old is just a faded memory and I wish I still had that same sex drive!

Many of my friends, who are also in their early to mid thirties, still have the same libido that they did while in college. I, on the other hand, feel like an old maid that would rather sleep than get busy under the sheets. The big question here is WHY have I lost the desire to get it on??   And better still...WHAT can be done to change things??

I've made changes to my lifestyle since my libido started to decline. I'm exercising more and have become Paleo; I've even changed my body (breast augmentation) to eliminate some flaws and, now, I feel better naked. However none of this seems to be working, so I turned to my doctor to see if she could help.

After discussing all of my medical issues, we decided to get my blood work done and check my thyroid levels. Everything came back normal (except for low vitamin D levels so I guess I need to get outside more!) which still leaves me with an underlying issue.  For this, my doctor prescribed Wellbutrin. This drug is an antidepressant that has some unique side effects, weight loss and increased sex drive. Woohoo!! It is known by some in the pharmaceutical industry as "the skinny, horny, happy drug".

As with all drugs, I suggest you discuss with your doc what is best for you. As for me, I'm ALL for it! Besides the interesting side effects, the main purpose of this prescription is to help regulate your mood, ease anxiety, and possibly help with fatigue issues.

I  started taking it on Friday when my doc personally called me with the results of my blood work (that's a first for me). I will update in a week or two, hopefully with positive changes to my mood and libido!

So tell me ladies.. Do YOU have any experience with Wellbutrin? What were the pros and cons for you?  What were some of your side effects and well, Did it make you Horny baby?