The Real Housegirlies

A fundamental necessity to life

Groceries and one other item are what would be reasonably classed as a fundamental necessity to life - whereby price becomes of little object. Because without food and this one other specific item.... what is there? Well we'll get to that. First we are welcoming Brooke back from Sydney and back to dry land; and Alana back from her big fat family reunion with lots of fun tales and food recommendations to share. Setting the record straight, we are firm on the side of the hard copy - specifically Elle mag (and still desperately looking for some wedding mags to pore over with a martini (or marg...?) Recommendations: * Take it or leave it read: Love & Virtue by Diana Reid * Read: A certain hunger by Chelsea G Summers * and if you can snag anything left - hit the sale of the century https://www.wardrobe.nyc/pages/woman [https://www.wardrobe.nyc/pages/woman]

I have a question

What's short, awkward and a little bit tipsy? Obviously this episode... it's just two best friends answering your hot little questions about us. No spoilers, but rest assured, there's some relationship, some shopping, some history and a couple of very dirty martinis involved. A lot different and very fun to record - enjoy!

Walk into the room purse first

Interestingly the title of this episode is not at all reflective of its contents (aside from a hilarious 1 minute tale). We're reflecting on high school makeup looks - the day to day double wear and the failed formal faces. A lot has changed since then (mostly the shift from full coverage to skin tint) and we're confident that as grown 30somethings we're in a good place to run you through our holy grail makeup products. Remember, for things that don't work out for you, you can return your purchases - for now... The episode is full of recommendations but for ritual's sake: * Brookey's rug https://missamara.com.au/products/cabanela-cream-and-beige-distressed-washable-rug?variant=39369377710152 [https://missamara.com.au/products/cabanela-cream-and-beige-distressed-washable-rug?variant=39369377710152] * Alana's scrubby hand soap https://www.aesop.com/au/p/body-hand/hand-and-body-gifts/reverence-aromatique-hand-wash/ [https://www.aesop.com/au/p/body-hand/hand-and-body-gifts/reverence-aromatique-hand-wash/] * Watch: Expats on Prime * Watch: Fargo S5 on SBS * Watch: Love is Blind on Netflix

Take me to the island

It's always love island time for Brookey; but this week was vacation island time for Alana - so we have to unpack both (though of course the suitcase will remain on the floor until every item makes its way to the laundry basket). Brookey also travelled solo to Sydney and had a delightful dinner for one. Taylor Swift travelled to Vegas to watch the men's fashion runway for some football activity and Usher scooted and sweat his way around on stage. It's February and we don't feel bad about breaking everyone's potential resolutions, because we have a better approach to the year - listen up! Recommendations: * Watch: Rupaul's drag race * Watch: MAFS * Read: One day we're all going to die by Elise Esther Hearst * Read: Raised by wolves by Jess Ho

Big commitments

Some commitments are easy, like a new season of Vanderpump Rules or who you're going to back in Megan the Stallion v Nicki Minaj. Others, like a skin care routine, a tattoo, or furniture shopping, are harder to lean into. But rather than live with the repercussions of a bad skin care treatment or live in a semi-finished apartment for 12 months - we're doing our best to make big decisions (whether they're right or wrong... stay tuned). Alana's shopping for vacation and Brookey is still hunting for bedside tables, but here are some recommendations so far: * Brooke's skirt https://www.st-agni.com/products/bias-slip-skirt-black?_pos=1&_sid=5da40b3f5&_ss=r [https://www.st-agni.com/products/bias-slip-skirt-black?_pos=1&_sid=5da40b3f5&_ss=r] * Alana's dress https://sirthelabel.com/products/azul-gathered-mini-ice-blue [https://sirthelabel.com/products/azul-gathered-mini-ice-blue] * Read: Outback and Paradise by Patricia wolf * Watch: Indian Matchmaking