My Morning Routine with Hush & Hush: Delish Protein Fix + Best Hair Supplements

Having a solid morning routine is very important to me since it sets the stage for a productive day ahead. And, because most of my days are high energy, I like to make sure I’m getting enough daily protein in my diet. I am very particular about what I put inside my body and was happy to learn about the Hush & Hush brand of supplements that are made with clean ingredients and no synthetic fillers or additives. Two of my favorites from the luxury beauty supplement line are the PlantYourDay vegan protein powder and the DeeplyRooted hair growth supplements. Now that I’ve incorporated them into my daily life, I truly see and feel a difference.

A few months ago when I tried the Hush & Hush PlantYourDay vegan protein powder supplement, I was thrilled with the results! I’ve been searching for a product like this that fits the bill in terms of taste (it’s delish!) and low in calories, sugar and carbs. The decadent chocolate flavor has both organic pea and organic pumpkin protein, as well as plenty of fiber. It’s also packed with vitamin and mineral-rich organic kelp, super greens, superfoods, superfruits, herbs and antioxidants. With 17 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar, this fuels my body with energy to last throughout the morning and beyond!

When I first heard about Hush & Hush, I also tried their DeeplyRooted hair supplements and loved the results so much that I included them in an article for Who What Wear. Containing vitamin A, hydrolyzed fish collagen, zinc and biotin, DeeplyRooted has done a great job of keeping hair-loss to a minimum and leaving me with thick, shiny locks. The quality and effectiveness of their products are truly a step above other brands. In fact, my hairdresser just asked me what I’ve been taking because my hair seems to be growing like a weed!

Click HERE to order and use discount code MELISSA during check out to get 20% off Hush & Hush products!

Read on to get a glimpse of how I start my day and how I incorporate both Hush & Hush products into my morning routine.

This is what a typical morning looks like for me…

• Wake up at 6:30 am

• Deep breathing exercises followed by a short meditation

• Check my emails - 30 minutes

• Post on Instagram and engage - 30 minutes (I set a timer so that I don’t get stuck in the social media vortex!)

• Exercise (a fitness class, power walk, or if I’m short on time I use my fave fitness app, Asana Rebel)

• Drink a Hush & Hush Latte or Smoothie

I don’t drink much caffeine, and usually skip breakfast, so I like to start off with a special hot rooibos tea latte that includes the Hush & Hush PlantYourDay protein powder and their DeeplyRooted hair supplements. This drink includes my two secret hacks that increase the benefits and nutritional content of my favorite morning beverage. On hotter days, or when I am traveling to a warm climate, I make an iced blended smoothie drink instead.

Hush & Hush Get Up and Go Drink Recipes:

1. Rooibos Tea Protein Latte

1. Add two scoops of PlantYourDay protein powder by Hush & Hush to a coffee cup.

2. Open up and empty out the powder of two DeeplyRooted capsules into the cup. The dose is to take four a day, but I dissolve two of them into my latte and then take the other two later. That way I’m not swallowing so many pills at once but still get the bene-fits! -Add steamed milk of choice (I like to use almond milk by MALK because this brand froths up so well).

3. Add one Rooibos tea bag and allow to steep.

2. Blended Protein Smoothie

You can also make a delicious smoothie using the same Hush & Hush products!

1. Use half a cup of your favorite milk.

2. Add two scoops of PlantYourDay protein powder (or one of their on-the-go individual packs) + empty out the powder from two of the DeeplyRooted capsules into a blender.

3. Add a half cup of ice.

4. Blend all ingredients together and you have a healthy version of what tastes like a yummy chocolate milkshake!

Hush & Hush PlantYourDay and DeeplyRooted are the perfect wake-up-and-go products to kick off my daily morning routine. And, they also make great traveling companions. Both are easy to throw in your bag because PlantYourDay makes single packs too! I am a huge fan of this brand, and they also offer other products worth trying such as TimeCapsules and MindYourMind dietary supplements.

Click HERE to order and use discount code MELISSA during check out to get 20% off Hush & Hush products; you can try for yourself and see why I love them so much!

xxMelissa

*The post is sponsored by Hush & Hush. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

Indie Beauty Brands You’ll Want to Try from This Year’s Indie Beauty Expo

Did you know that when it comes to beauty, indie brands are one of the fastest-growing categories? I personally love discovering new brands and was thrilled to be chosen by the IndieBeautyExpo (IBE) to curate my own personal clean beauty boutique called onTUWI.

onTUWI stands for Team Up With Indie and it is a platform where influencers are asked to style a digital boutique with their favorite brands from the IndieBeautyExpo (IBE), which was held in Los Angeles last month. From close to 200 beauty, wellness and lifestyle brands, I chose 11 of my favorites that were represented at IBE, and I will be selling them through my online boutique at a 20% discount when you use the promotion code Melissam20.

My boutique will only be open for a limited time, so check out my fave picks below to see which ones you may want to try for yourself, and to read a bit more about each individual brand’s mission.

Click the images or shop buttons to purchase directly until March 31st and remember to use special promo code Melissam20 to receive 20% off all purchases!

Hush & Hush MindYourMind Supplement

What do you get when you blend natural sleep aids like tryptophan, valerian root, holy basil leaf and magnesium together? A good night’s sleep with no sluggishness the next morning! 

Hush & Hush TimeCapsule Supplement

I’m all about looking and feeling 10 years younger, and with a little help from TimeCapsule I get a boost of energy and my skin and hair have never looked better. Hacking the aging process from the inside out!

Daily Concepts Daily Bio-Cotton Makeup Removers

Clean beauty and sustainability go hand in hand. These reusable, washable cotton pads check both of those boxes and remove make-up easily without the hassle of tiny fibers getting stuck in your eyelashes like with disposable cotton balls or pads. 

evanhealy The Daily Balancing Ritual Kit

(with Cleanser, Hydrosoul, and Oil Serum)

This product trio centers around rose geranium and its ability to harmonize any oil imbalance. Make this cleansing ritual part of your routine and leave your dry winter skin happy and harmonious. 

Mad Hippie Vitamin C Serum

Watch out sun-damaged and wrinkled skin! This serum helps with reducing both of these woes as it reduces the appearance of wrinkles and discoloration while plumping skin with moisture.

Winged Radiance Body Oil with CBD

Perfect for after shower or bath, this oil keeps skin super-hydrated from head to toe with 100mg of CBD. It is also great to calm irritated skin after shaving. 

berlin skin Sandalwood Facial Cream

Made using sustainable practices, this lightweight face cream is free of parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, and synthetic fragrances to soothe and restore skin texture. 

Root Pretty Hair Day Dry Shampoo

Packaged in a recyclable bottle, this clean beauty dry shampoo is a champion at soaking up excess oil using organic, natural ingredients. It comes untinted or in a brown tint.

Province Apothecary Rejuvenating + Hydrating Face Serum

There’s nothing like a good face serum and this one is a gem! It has an incredible fragrance and is full of plant oils absorbing easily into the skin to hydrate and firm.

Moon Boost Lash & Brow Enhancing Serum

Who wants long lashes, raise your hand! One hundred percent natural, vegan, organic and cruelty-free, this serum is made to leave your lashes and browns conditioned and growing…and the best part…it won’t break the bank like lash extensions!

PYT Upgrade Highlighter

Color: Front Row

A satiny, smooth, buildable powder highlighter that adds an instant sun-kissed glow to the skin. Gives a natural look and is enriched with jojoba seed oil and vitamin E. Vegan, hypoallergenic and of course, cruelty-free.

I hope you’ll discover a favorite or two from this list of hidden gems. I’m proud to help support these brands and the entrepreneurs behind them through the onTUWI platform. Make sure to follow me on Instagram where I will be storying these brands over the next few weeks so you can get to know them a bit better! 

xxMelissa

Who What Wear Feature: We’re in Our 50’s and Use These 10 Basics to Stay Chic!

“With good basics, you’ll have endless options.” As I head toward my mid-fifties, that quote has become my mantra. Not only does a closet filled with well-chosen basics make getting dressed easier, but they also act as the perfect foundation to play with seasonal up-to-the-minute fashion without going head-to-toe trendy. I always like to start with basic pieces as the canvas and pair them with the latest cat-walk inspo. My blogging bestie, Janet Gunn, and I wrote about this very basic subject in our latest feature for Who What Wear called, “We're in Our 50s and Rely on These 10 Basics to Look Chic.” Read on to see some of our favorite staples and how we style them to showcase our own individual looks.  

What do straight-leg jeans, a blazer, and a white button-down all have in common? They are the holy trinity of closet essentials! Being in our 50’s, both of us have definitely had our share of “what were we thinking” fashion moments. But through a lot of hit or miss over the years, and experimenting with different styles and trends, we have learned one crucial tip that we now swear by. Basics are your best friend. Thankfully, as we’ve gotten older our fashion choices have gotten wiser! We’ve each developed our own signature styles by anchoring with the basics and then adding accessories and seasonal trends to bring out our fashion personalities. Just as a house needs a solid foundation to build upon, so do our wardrobes.

In addition to a few other key pieces like a crew neck sweater, white t-shirt, leather jacket, trench coat, black boots, and a classic handbag, basics are the building blocks of an always put-together wardrobe. Oh, and let’s not forget our favorite animal print…leopard! This classic cat has definitely made its way to basics status in our fashion bibles!

Acting as the perfect canvas to experiment with trends, these staples can take you from casual to chic in a New York fashion week minute! And best of all, they don’t have to be expensive! See how we each style our unique looks starting with similar affordable basic pieces every woman should own.

The Blazer

A blazer is a non-negotiable essential and you can never have too many. Wear a black belted blazer with a denim skirt trend to add a level of chic off-duty style, or pair a boyfriend cut with other classic besties like a white t-shirt, and jeans or a silk midi.

The Power Suit

Technically a blazer with matching pants, every boss babe, aspiring and established, should own one of these.

The White Blouse

Nothing says crisp, clean and fresh like the perfect fitting white button down. Our motto- when you find one you like, buy a few!

The Straight Leg Denim

Straight leg denim paired with the right shoe - classic pump or boots- can amp up your business casual look, taking you from a lunch meeting to an evening of cocktails and brainstorming.

Bag shown above by Parker Thatch - medium mimi camo bold red

The Cozy Sweater

Whether you’re going for a classic crew or mock turtle-neck, everyone needs a cozy sweater they feel fabulous in.

The Classic Trench Coat

A trench coat is always tres chic! Especially when combined with a classic white t-shirt and on trend denim. Checks all the boxes!

The Leopard Print

Got a little leopard in our life! Remember how we said leopard was a basic for us? We weren’t kidding!

The Leather Jacket

A leather jacket is a no-brainer in our arsenal of basics. What other piece in your wardrobe can serve as classic and on-trend, retro and modern at the same time?

The Black Boot

High, low, or over the knee, boots are always made for walking…in style.

The Classic Bag

Every girl needs a classic handbag to finish off her look. A pop of red adds a little flair to a classic, structured shape.

“Trendy is the last stage before tacky.” -Karl Lagerfeld

Want to steal our looks? Shop the carousel below for even more great basics! And to read the full article on Who What Wear, click HERE!