Summary of "Self Care Vlog: Doing Things To Fill My Own Cup!"
The video is a self-care vlog focused on spending a day alone to recharge and "fill my own cup." The creator shares lifestyle tips, routines, and highlights from her solo day, emphasizing the importance of self-love and personal time. Key points include:
Morning Routine & Self-Care
- Wake up early to enjoy a peaceful morning.
- Make breakfast, do skincare, and have coffee as a form of meditation.
- Prefers one cup of coffee daily; previously quit coffee for a year but now enjoys it without health issues.
- Uses a makeup technique of warming products on the back of the hand before applying for a natural, blended look.
- Invests in high-quality makeup brushes for better application.
- Applies contour stick on hand before face; uses it as eyeshadow and for facial contouring.
- Uses Huda Beauty lip contour and gel jelly oil for lips.
- Applies cream eyeshadow and concealer to enhance makeup.
- Avoids damaging hair styling to keep hair healthy.
Decluttering & Organization
- Declutters monthly to avoid accumulation of unnecessary items.
- Sorts clothes to donate or give away.
- Recommends a foldable laundry rack from Amazon to preserve clothing quality by hanging items.
- Prefers hanging clothes except for underwear, towels, and socks to extend fabric life.
Home & Comfort
- Recently bought a very fluffy, soft towel from Bloomingdales (brand: Matouk), highlighting the joy of investing in quality home items.
- Plans to replace old towels with similar high-quality ones.
Solo Date & Errands
- Takes herself out on a solo date, enjoys biking in nice weather.
- Visits exclusive perfume store featuring the oldest perfume brand in the U.S.; tests multiple scents and is drawn to a fresh, lemony scent.
- Encounters heavy security and traffic due to a high-profile event (President Trump in town).
- Buys a phone case at the Apple Store using self-checkout.
- Debates purchasing the expensive perfume but decides to wait and be responsible with money.
- Offers to gift perfumes to viewers via comments.
Food & Health
- Eats leftover gluten-free mushroom lasagna (mushrooms mimic meat texture).
- Shares a favorite yogurt brand (no sugar added but naturally sweet) as a healthier sweet treat.
- Mentions craving unhealthy food but uses mindful reminders about how it feels afterward to avoid giving in.
- Recalls enjoying Domino’s lava cake and cheesy bread with garlic sauce recently.
Lifestyle & Reflections
- Loves loungewear and buys a new pair yearly, justifying it by frequent use.
- Shares a funny moment about being startled while wearing AirPods in NYC.
- Works on her laptop in her apartment garden while it’s raining, appreciating quiet and relaxation.
- Reflects on the importance of self-care and enjoying one’s own company.
Notable Locations & Products
- coffee run (local coffee shop not named)
- Makeup products: Huda Beauty lip contour and gel jelly oil
- Laundry rack: foldable laundry rack from Amazon (~$30)
- Towels: Matouk towels from Bloomingdales
- Perfume store: Exclusive, niche brand, oldest perfume brand in the U.S. (name not specified)
- Apple Store (New York City)
- Food: Gluten-free mushroom lasagna, Domino’s lava cake and cheesy bread, favorite sweet yogurt (brand not named)
The vlog encourages viewers to prioritize self-care, declutter regularly, invest in quality products that bring joy, and enjoy solo time as a way to recharge mentally and emotionally.
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Lifestyle