Dada Dish Vol. 19
obsessions of the week & my fave frozen sweet treat
Happy Friday everyone!!! This has been a week of me getting back into my own energy after traveling, using my gym membership (lol), saying yes to the things that I want to do and saying no to the things that I…well, also want to do but know that I don’t have it in me to fully show up to at 100% capacity. I am not kidding, it has made my skin better? Like, BOUNDARIES HAVE MADE MY SKIN CLEARER.
I have been traveling for work so much that I’ve felt not calibrated to my life or routine, but I think sometimes it really just takes a week to lock in and get it together. I noticed I’d been breaking out a lot, just feeling kind of blah, and I’m not kidding - between locking my phone OUT of my room when I sleep, committing to a daily walk again, and cooking for myself…things are looking up.
I have really been loving bringing the Dish back for you guys, because it feels fun to share some more personal things with you that I use and love on the daily - I don’t really do that so often on Instagram, so I love this little space for me to share whatever randomly speaks to me. Soooo without further… happy Friday and enjoy!
Dada Dish
this literally works and i’m shocked!!
I love using a red light mask, though recently I’ve fallen off a bit. After having some pretty bad breakouts during the last couple of weeks, I REMEMBERED that I have this Red Light Blemish Eraser that I completely forgot to try out. Well, you guys, I don’t know what kind of magic this is, but I swear it works. Basically there’s a hydrocolloid patch you place on the red light device and then stick it to your face so it’s supposed to shrink your blemishes - and even though I was skeptical at first, I am so impressed with the results. Hiiiighly rec.
the only highlighter i’m using this summer
Sometimes I feel like these highlighting sticks are wayyyyyy too pigmented to the point where I feel as though I am not lit from within, I am in fact lit too much from the outside that it’s toooooooo much, tooooo shimmery, and just not natural at all. However, I found this Chanel highlighter stick and it is SO balmy and amazing, it has the texture almost of a lip balm but goes on with this sheer highlight vibe that is really subtle, pretty and natural. I stuff it in my bag for whenever I need a little pick me up. Truly perfect for summer.
don’t ever want to take these off
I have been wearing these pants aggressively and I really do think they are my summer pant. Lightweight, linen, comfortable, and lowkey makes you look more put together without trying. They come in a few colors but my summer resolution is to wear more color so… here we are.
this is my summer fragrance and I will not gatekeep it
I literally think this is a perfect perfume and I am PARTICULAR. I first smelled this at Bergdorf’s with some friends and literally we couldn’t get over how amazing it smelled, and how it lingered in a nice and not overpowering way. It’s soft, lightly floral but more fresh than it is super sweet. It is sooooo good and I’ve already gotten so many compliments when wearing it!
the perfect sweet treat pairing
If you live in New York, the Peanut Butter Miso Cold Foam Matcha at Matchaful is soooo good. Paired it with my stuffed dates obviously - only available for another month!!
frozen banana smashed dates
I made this little sweet treat on a whim this week and it is soooo delicious, especially as the weather gets warmer. The bananas freeze which gives them an ice cream like vibe, the dates are chewy, and chocolate is smooooooth. I posted a how-to on TikTok so you can watch it there. Hope you love!
That’s all for today - hope you have a beautiful weekend and I’ll see you next week!!!
xx Samah