As someone who definitely judges Coachella, I like hearing your perspective. I stopped going to festivals once I became sober, but I do miss the vibes of a good festival.
Oh man, I could talk about how awesome Coachella is all day. I did it sober last year because of my chronic illness and had the best time I’ve ever had. It makes me so sad how it’s become cool to bash Coschella, it’s seriously misunderstood. I have a coachella vlog on my channel from last year if you want a more real look at it. Only a small portion is the influencer crowd, the rest are thousands of normal people. And the music is really diverse, you just have to look beyond the first line of the lineup. They’re bringing artists from Pakistan, India, Korea, Mexico, etc, and represent tons of music genres so you can truly see anything you want. They also have a tent dedicated to small acts if you like watching artists before their careers take off. It’s a beautiful experience.
@@StateofKait I loved your Coachella vlog from last year! Looking forward to this year as well. I hope the two weekends won't wear you out. Yes, you are a person that qualifies for ADA, therefore, for your health, use whatever Coachella has to offer. The Armani products look stunning on you. So glad you & your mom are in family therapy. Best of luck with that, even it is bit by bit.
@@kcoulter1 Me too! I thought I'd have to grieve "having fun," but now that I don't drink at festivals to reduce my chronic illness flare-ups, I'm so much more present and have more energy.
Thank you! Seriously, I’ve grown and changed so much in the last year, I barely recognize the person I was before. It’s so weird to see videos of me from before, I don’t even relate to that person anymore.
Thank you so so much for talking about your EDS and other health issues and going to a festival and using ADA because I am hoping it helps you have the absolute best time and if you do, I hope I can make it to a festival when I’m not in a flare one day ♥️
This was really special with you sharing your hopes, dreams, challenges, and improvement journey in all things - commend you for "trying" and doing all you can to have no regrets, best wishes and keep rising Kait!
Love everything about this vid! I always appreciate your honesty and sharing your vulnerabilities, seriously it’s really brave! I’ll cross my fingers that you’ll get to truly enjoy all of Coachella. Last note, whatever you’ve been been doing your hair… it fun lol!!!
As someone who was born with a serious progressive chronic illness (cystic fibrosis), had more than 80 lung infections requiring long hospital stays, slowly lost mobility and health throughout my 20s, had 3 collapsed lungs, and finally almost died, was on life support for weeks and had to get a double lung transplant before 30 (I say all this to say I KNOW what I'm talking about), go on the trips anyway. Travel anyway. Do what you wanted to do anyway. The reality of being chronically ill is that you're GOING to be sick once in a while, and you can't let the fear of being sick keep you from enjoying your life to the fullest - this is ESPECIALLY important with chronic illness. Just giving my perspective -- you don't want to fall into the trap of living in a cocoon. Life is precious and short, ESPECIALLY for us sick bitches. ❤️
Dealing with chronic illness is very hard, especially when the disabilities it causes are invisible. I have 5 autoimmune diseases so I understand completely the fatigue, weakness and frustration of having your health get in the way of the things you want to do. Also, my best friend and her daughters all have EDS, so I understand what you’re describing. Counseling has been a big help for me as I was diagnosed 35 years ago when I was just 21. The last 10 years have been tough. Hang in there! You are a strong, intelligent person and you will adapt. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I understand your need to believe you've done everything you can before you finally, completely give up. I've done that with my family, and you are right. You will know when it's time to be completely done. There is still some pain, and I occasionally revisit my decision, but ultimately come to the same conclusion every time, and usually very quickly. The pain of their absence is MUCH more tolerable than the pain of their presence, and honestly, it's not really painful any longer. Sending you love, and I admire you for continuing to try until you feel confident that walking away is the best choice.
As a person with M S who looks normal, I get the hesitation to use the AD A accomodations. Use it. It helps with energy conservation. Also, check out cooling vests. Game changer for heat intolerance.
Same here, especially when people tell you "look" fine. I understand what Kait means about feeling like an imposter sometimes because my disability at this time of my life is invisible to others and you feel like you'll be judged.
i loved your coachella vlog and outfit video from last year!! hope you have the best time. also plz try the exa primer with the luminous silk foundation together, it's such a good long wearing combo!!
Have the best time at Coachella! I really enjoyed your Coachella video last year. I’m 30 and I’ve never been to any music festival, but you make me want to go to!
Hope everything works out for you with Coachella! I've never been, but I used to work as a music photographer and covered a bunch of other festivals. One of my favorite things was always making sure I had a block of unscheduled time to wander and check out new-to-me bands. You never know when you'll find a hidden gem!
That sounds like such a fun job! Jon and I always block out time every day at the festival to wander around and see new artists. It’s always the highlight of our experience!
The Luminous Silk Foundation is really the best. I too wish they would omit the fragrance but it doesn't bother me either. I've been using the JH03 brush for years and it works with every blush. That jones road blush looks so pretty! - Britta
Girl I feel you about the traveling, when I was younger and really involved in my church I never went overseas for a missions trip even though EVERYONE else did. And I was like I literally can't. I'm not going to fly overseas just to get sick and have a stranger feeding me soup. Like how is that helpful to anyone.
Thanks for helping me realise coachella had so many artists from around the world, that's so interesting. It's not my music taste in general but I think that's great. I'd definitely be interested in what you think of the Milk spray :)
Hi love the content. Speaking of sensitive skin, I am also 33 and just tried the Estee Lauder Futurist Hydration foundation and had the worst allergy attack on my face from it. Made me breakout and have eczema/hive break out, so beware! Luckily it wasn't itchy which was odd. It sucked too because I actually really liked it. Had to return it.
Aweeeee I loved seeing your BF in this video!! And I cannot wait to hear more about couples therapy from you both. How cool to get a female & male's perspective on things!!!!
I have chronic migraines and I feel you so much on planning trips and traveling and then getting hit. I missed three days in Paris that I had to spend in a a dark hotel room. that was my last trip and my boyfreidn and I want to travel but am scared I will miss days again which also cost money.
Ugh that SUCKS. I so relate. We were planning a trip to Europe in the fall but my health is too weak grit now so we canceled it :/ that’s why we decided to do two weekends at Coachella instead. If I feel sick I can just stay at the Airbnb.
@@StateofKait well thank you for sharing. Im actually spending a week in the hospital right now trying infusions for my head and it was nice to connect with someone who understands the struggles of chronic illness and all the shit we have to do that no one knows about,
Congrats on getting Armani PR! Just today I looked up this foundation out of the blue because I’m looking to buy one during the Sephora sale and this has been a product in my radar. Would you consider doing a full face of Armani? They have products I’ve been interested to try like the liquid eyeshadows you received (do you like?) and the Nude Color Melting blushes. Have heard great things about their lip products. Just throwing it out there in case you need video ideas. Have fun at Coachella 🎉!
As a fellow POTS sufferer, please be careful and safe going to festivals. The long periods of standing, heat, and dehydration can be very difficult to manage. I highly recommend taking sports drink mixes that you just pop into water with you. They’ll make life a little more tolerable, especially if you plan on drinking while you’re there too.
I truly hope you get to go to places and experience as much as you want🎉! And I admire you for starting a family therapy with your mom. I’ve been avoiding past issues with my parents only because we’re doing so well now, but I feel like word vomit in front of them sometimes😂 As for products mentioned, Kulfi’s eyeshadow looks amazing! Definitely getting some dying Sephora VIB!
Girl get your ADA. Hang out in GA when you want to but if you start to feel questionable head to ADA so you can conserve energy & see who you want to see. 🎉 also I’d love to see this Kulfi swatched next to Phyto Cosmic Constellation!! Do I need both?
Exactly! That’s my plan. I’ve been in contact with their ADA team and they approved my meds and helped with some accommodations so I’m committed to it. I have to stop letting the fear of judgment prevent me from getting the accommodations I qualify for.
@@StateofKait There are so many disabilities we can't see. Just be your fabulous self & have fun :) I'm so glad festivals have upped their ADA game so everyone can enjoy.
I love your channel, so fun to see reviews of a bit more brands than many of my previously subscribed channels are showing, it is becoming a bit much of the same stuff everywhere, I was waching your sephora reccomandations and got many new ideas like the Kulfi bushes and ami coli lip oiles to name but few 😊 I see that from my country, Iceland our well famous Bjork is performing this year at cochella, wish there were more since our music scene is seriously so good if I say so myself from a country of under 400k ppl. Do you know any Icelandic bands? I am sure you and John would really like our big festivals like Icelandic Airwaives and Secret Solstice (not sure if that one will be again though) … evver been?? I can give you some ideas of acts you might want to check out from here if you like 😊 keep up the good job and enjoy your festival 🎉🎉🎉
If I remember right you’re in Cali too?? It’s actually been a blessing. Have been in Cali our whole life. Yes understandably the weather was severe and damaging to some areas / but this has happened before …I’m in central and the scary part for the next couple months is going to be the already filled rivers near us will flood more when the snow melts .. it’s been a wild winter. It is definitely not the worst because we have been flooded out in the 90s .we didn’t get flooded out this time thankfully.
Crazy I think news/media like to add to the drama . Snow levels were like this is in the 60s and it’s been so long people forgot how to deal with it. It was amazing and I’m already so sad it’s leaving .. we don’t have rain in the forecast now. Our bills go up so much for the ac and it’s going to be horribly hot again . Not looking forward to 105 weather for months … we had wet weather but this is like how it was when I was very young. My brother and I used to raft to school . 🥰☺️
@@StateofKait and yes we were hit with hurricane type weather 2 times and we had a couple local tornadoes but honestly it’s not that bad compared to other parts of the country .. it was entertaining at best and I’m so grateful for the water .
Okay- side note, I’ve been obsessed with the fluid sheers for over a decade. The shade 11, I mixed with foundations to deepen them for summer. And I’m buying it again because I’m back on that train.
The outfit video you created before Coachella last year is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made! Maybe you could do more of those on your personal channel 💛
Awww thank you! I’m going to do one this year! I’m bringing my tripod so I can film the festival style video at our Airbnb. And I’ll do a coachella vlog again too
It’s pretty time consuming to list and link every product, so instead I have a “best brushes” video linked in the description box where you can find all of my favorite brushes. My foundation brush if makeup forever 109
You should absolutely get ADA. First, it sounds like the group there is so accepting, but also think of how you’d respond on the other side. You’d be very understanding. ❤ I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with these health issues. It must be so hard. 😢
For those who are considering freezing eggs or embryos, this is great info you provide. However, many people also have a much easier experience than you did so I encourage everyone to get multiple perspectives before making your own informed decision ✨
It was discontinued but they were still selling a few last time I checked. I linked it in my “best brushes” videos. You can find the link for that video in my description box
Actually, everything that has to do with our endocrine and immune system is pretty complex and still not fully medically understood. As someone with chronic diseases and very high sensitivity, I know how irritating it can be if a physician you are consulting doesn't know about a phenomenon but they can't admit it. Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. Very appreciated.
Yo the fertility process is THE WORST. We're trying to get my wife pregnant and it's been so shitty even without the complications of physical illnesses. I can't even imagine how frustrating it must be with all your health conditions. Sending good energy in your direction, I hope the fertility stuff works out for you and John.
Ok I have to comment again now that I am a bit further in the video, you are amazingly brave being so open and honest about your health condition and it is just so shitty and unfair when life throughs such traumas on young people. i am 50 but in 2020 a sergery where my uterus was abducted wich was no problem for me since I already had my 3 boys (born 90,99 and 04) but the surgery whent so bad leaving me with this horrible 24/7 chronic nervepain and all sorts of other pain and problems (like for me it is just extreamæy difficult to sit down for a long time making travels an just the most basic things so difficult) but I really admire your strenght and positive energy and I am sure that regardless you will have many positive and exciting things in your future ❤ Isn´t makeup and skincare so healing and helpful in these kinds of situations though? For me my illness led me to youtube and being enthusiatic about these things that before I really had so little interest in, it just became so important to show some selfcare and love. Thanx again, what an amazing æerson you are ❤❤ Girl never feel ashamed though you disability is not always obvious to others ❤❤❤ It does not make your condition less “disable” ❤❤❤
I’m catching up on videos but wait a minute, does Luminous Silk have fragrance?!… I bought mine in Europe and it does not. It just smells like foundation and I am (as is my skin) extremely sensitive to scent. If it hasn’t irritated your skin though, it sounds promising!
@@StateofKait Noooooo! That’s massively disappointing. I wonder if it was reformulated or if it’s an EU vs North America thing? Granted, mine definitely smells a bit of alcohol but no perfume/fragrance smell. I’m going to see if any of my friends in Europe know anything.
As a med student who enjoys watching your videos from time to time to unwind: from what I remember one of your diagnosis' is mast cell activation syndrome? I am a little confused as to why your doctor said it can't be the fertility hormones, since from what I remember estrogen plays a role/can increase the release of histamine from mast cells, which then leads to a dilation of blood vessels which I assume made your pots worse. Anyways, I hope you are feeling better at the moment and wishing you a great time at coachella!
I've got EDS and ended up with early perimenopause. I'm on HRT at 44 and while that helped, what really f*cked me up was adding a progesterone birth control on top. Good lord. Medical folks need to stop downplaying how severely and unexpectedly hormones can affect people.
I didn't freeze my eggs but I was on Depo-Provera for 4 years in my early 20's and my body took a ridiculous amount of time to return to any semblance of normal due to the hormone spikes and I have EDS/P.O.T.S/90% sure about Dysautonomia. Currently, my POTS is freaking out because my Allergies are causing a sprint towards Walking Pneumonia and I can't go anywhere near a urgent care or ER or I'll end up in ICU. My lungs just hate me
@@StateofKait yeah luckily we found that the combo of Albuterol, Breo, Ephedrine, Mucinex and Benadryl slows it down so steroids/Tessalon Perle/Nebulizer isn't needed but I did some serious damage by being on things for too long. Statistically speaking there's a lot of people who've have the various combinations and it takes a little bit of time to recover because of our overall fragility. I'm sure that when the time comes, both of you will make amazing parents but do yourself a favor and don't fall into the mentality of this is as good as it's going to get. You know what's going on with your body and you know how to start protecting yourself. You know that Coachella is physically taxing so bring Emergen-C, Rock Tape or Kinetic Tape, a first aid kit, one use ice/heat packs, rescue meds and most importantly a doctor's note because then they can't say anything about anything you bring in under ADA guidelines. Rest when you need to rest.
@@StateofKait oh that's awesome! I still travel overseas once in awhile. My mom's family is in the Philippines (so you can guess the lack of care). Sadly that's where we get the EDS and related autoimmunes. I know it seems scary that your immune system will go down and there will be a flare up, don't let your body hold yourself hostage. Maybe there is something that you can find for yourself or between you and your doctor that can reinforce your immune system better to get less of a down time or delay the down time. Duke, genetic research divisions at the various University of Californias' are releasing more and more research papers and the Dysautonomia Support Networks are constantly updating doctors with treatment guidelines. I apologize if any of this comes off presumptuous or preachy...I get sad for people who feel trapped because I felt that way too and it was my doctors that made me feel that way in Connecticut.
Your skin looks so good with that new foundation and concealer combo! I'll be checking out that Kulfi eyeshadow, too, because it's gorgeous. Also, I was curious about what you think about your compression stockings- you said they don't do jack shit? I have to wear them now, supposedly, because I developed 2 DVTs from estrogen therapy (HRT). However, I am not convinced the stockings actually do anything. Another thing: I had a narcissistic mother and when she passed I can't say that I felt that she loved me. She had refused to speak to me for a few months before she died and she was blaming me for things I didn't do. That's so fucking sad for me as well as her. I am a mother now and I would hate it if my child wasn't sure if I loved them when I pass. Even if you don't get anywhere super useful as far as communication goes with your mother in therapy, hopefully you can come to a place of feeling that there is love.
Lol I’m a very experienced festival-goer. I went to six festivals last summer alone. It involves a LOT of prep - theragunning, stretching, being extra hydrated, packing my salt pills, wearing compression socks, being strict about my diet, zero alcohol, going to bed early, kinesiology tape on my knees, ADA access, comfy clothes/shoes, and a collapsible stool. 😅I’m a pro.
Ooof, I admire your ability to go to therapy with your mom; idk if I could do it. Lame how the corporate world frowns on "extra" type makeup. Boooooooo!
I don't say this to be super mean, and depressing but for FYI, while i haven't frizzed anything of my body, I know through friends that is not as easy or as bulletproof as the marketing from this companies explains it. Its very invasive on the body, and the warranty is not as high up there as presented. What you are saying sort of matches does experiences, but i really hope it works for you.
@@StateofKait I went to ask my friends to confirm the info and it was more about bad experiences but with egg freezing, so i guess not the exact same, I googled a bit and I gathered that embryo freezing vs egg freezing is "better". But they (4 friends, cis women from different countries) had awful experiences in terms of restoring their bodies to balance after being pump up with hormones, both in terms of mental health and physical stability. There's one friend who got ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome too, which was supposedly rare, and perhaps it is rare and they just have bad luck. I can't also say if it didn't work because their eggs are frozen and they haven't tried to use them. At least two of them said that they felt it was advertised more as a fool-proof process, way easier, and not as risky health wise. So they were a bit disappointed in that sense, but still felt like all in all it was the best available choice for them, they just wished the companies had been more transparent about the risks.
@@allnamesarechosen_ ohhhh, gotcha. Yep, that was my experience too. Although I do know a lot of women who had a super easy time, barely had any symptoms besides a little bloating, and it was smooth sailing all the way. They got a bunch of eggs and it was all easy. Definitely not my experience! It was horrendous at times.
As someone who definitely judges Coachella, I like hearing your perspective. I stopped going to festivals once I became sober, but I do miss the vibes of a good festival.
Oh man, I could talk about how awesome Coachella is all day. I did it sober last year because of my chronic illness and had the best time I’ve ever had.
It makes me so sad how it’s become cool to bash Coschella, it’s seriously misunderstood. I have a coachella vlog on my channel from last year if you want a more real look at it.
Only a small portion is the influencer crowd, the rest are thousands of normal people. And the music is really diverse, you just have to look beyond the first line of the lineup. They’re bringing artists from Pakistan, India, Korea, Mexico, etc, and represent tons of music genres so you can truly see anything you want. They also have a tent dedicated to small acts if you like watching artists before their careers take off. It’s a beautiful experience.
@@StateofKait that is great to hear!! I also loved how you mentioned bringing a stool on your Instagram. Let’s make festivals accessible!!
@@StateofKait I loved your Coachella vlog from last year! Looking forward to this year as well. I hope the two weekends won't wear you out. Yes, you are a person that qualifies for ADA, therefore, for your health, use whatever Coachella has to offer.
The Armani products look stunning on you.
So glad you & your mom are in family therapy. Best of luck with that, even it is bit by bit.
I’m also sober and I genuinely enjoy festivals so much *more* now! No one could have been more surprised by this outcome than me. 😂🎉
@@kcoulter1 Me too! I thought I'd have to grieve "having fun," but now that I don't drink at festivals to reduce my chronic illness flare-ups, I'm so much more present and have more energy.
Would love to see a video like you mentioned, about your and your husband’s experience with couples counseling! ♥️
SO proud of you about the ADA, and about therapy with your mom, you are growing so much 💕
Thank you! Seriously, I’ve grown and changed so much in the last year, I barely recognize the person I was before. It’s so weird to see videos of me from before, I don’t even relate to that person anymore.
Thank you so so much for talking about your EDS and other health issues and going to a festival and using ADA because I am hoping it helps you have the absolute best time and if you do, I hope I can make it to a festival when I’m not in a flare one day ♥️
Kristyn you are SO kind and generous. Thank you so much ♥
This was really special with you sharing your hopes, dreams, challenges, and improvement journey in all things - commend you for "trying" and doing all you can to have no regrets, best wishes and keep rising Kait!
Love everything about this vid! I always appreciate your honesty and sharing your vulnerabilities, seriously it’s really brave! I’ll cross my fingers that you’ll get to truly enjoy all of Coachella. Last note, whatever you’ve been been doing your hair… it fun lol!!!
Awwww thank you
As someone who was born with a serious progressive chronic illness (cystic fibrosis), had more than 80 lung infections requiring long hospital stays, slowly lost mobility and health throughout my 20s, had 3 collapsed lungs, and finally almost died, was on life support for weeks and had to get a double lung transplant before 30 (I say all this to say I KNOW what I'm talking about), go on the trips anyway. Travel anyway. Do what you wanted to do anyway. The reality of being chronically ill is that you're GOING to be sick once in a while, and you can't let the fear of being sick keep you from enjoying your life to the fullest - this is ESPECIALLY important with chronic illness. Just giving my perspective -- you don't want to fall into the trap of living in a cocoon. Life is precious and short, ESPECIALLY for us sick bitches. ❤️
That’s a good point.
Love this makeup look on you, Kait! Your blue eyes are so pretty!
Oh thank you!
Dealing with chronic illness is very hard, especially when the disabilities it causes are invisible. I have 5 autoimmune diseases so I understand completely the fatigue, weakness and frustration of having your health get in the way of the things you want to do. Also, my best friend and her daughters all have EDS, so I understand what you’re describing. Counseling has been a big help for me as I was diagnosed 35 years ago when I was just 21. The last 10 years have been tough. Hang in there! You are a strong, intelligent person and you will adapt. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for sharing as well! Sending you gentle hugs ❤️
So happy to settle into a nice grwm after a long day. The pace and vibe of your videos always helps me relax. Looking forward to your personal vlogs!
Thanks Hannah!
I understand your need to believe you've done everything you can before you finally, completely give up. I've done that with my family, and you are right. You will know when it's time to be completely done. There is still some pain, and I occasionally revisit my decision, but ultimately come to the same conclusion every time, and usually very quickly. The pain of their absence is MUCH more tolerable than the pain of their presence, and honestly, it's not really painful any longer. Sending you love, and I admire you for continuing to try until you feel confident that walking away is the best choice.
You get me! ❤
As a person with M S who looks normal, I get the hesitation to use the AD A accomodations. Use it. It helps with energy conservation. Also, check out cooling vests. Game changer for heat intolerance.
Oh my god cooling vests exist? Thank you so much.
Same here, especially when people tell you "look" fine. I understand what Kait means about feeling like an imposter sometimes because my disability at this time of my life is invisible to others and you feel like you'll be judged.
@@queens6583 exactly. It’s a very strange and isolating experience
i loved your coachella vlog and outfit video from last year!! hope you have the best time. also plz try the exa primer with the luminous silk foundation together, it's such a good long wearing combo!!
Awww thanks! Will definitely try that combo, I already packed both products
Have the best time at Coachella! I really enjoyed your Coachella video last year. I’m 30 and I’ve never been to any music festival, but you make me want to go to!
Awwww thank you!
Hope everything works out for you with Coachella! I've never been, but I used to work as a music photographer and covered a bunch of other festivals. One of my favorite things was always making sure I had a block of unscheduled time to wander and check out new-to-me bands. You never know when you'll find a hidden gem!
That sounds like such a fun job! Jon and I always block out time every day at the festival to wander around and see new artists. It’s always the highlight of our experience!
@@StateofKait tons of fun, super exhausting (shoot for 10 hours, get home at midnight, edit for 5 hours, repeat 3x LOL), loved it though!
The Luminous Silk Foundation is really the best. I too wish they would omit the fragrance but it doesn't bother me either. I've been using the JH03 brush for years and it works with every blush. That jones road blush looks so pretty! - Britta
I found the JH03 brush from you two!! Serious game changer for powder blush
Loving this makeup look! Very sophisticated and not too overdone :)
Thanks!
I hope you & John have a wonderful time at Coachella. It will probably be so much better knowing what you're dealing with this time! 💜
Thank you!
I have EDS too, and I’m honestly too tired to type out my thoughts, so I’m just sending you lots of hearts 💗💗💗
Been there, I totally understand. And I really appreciate you spending your energy to send me love. I’m sending you love right back!
Loved this one ❤ I hope you have a great time at Coachella. And pleeease more looks with these Nabla lipsticks!!😊
Oh you’ll definitely be seeing more of them, I LOVE this formula
Girl I feel you about the traveling, when I was younger and really involved in my church I never went overseas for a missions trip even though EVERYONE else did. And I was like I literally can't. I'm not going to fly overseas just to get sick and have a stranger feeding me soup. Like how is that helpful to anyone.
Exactly
Thanks for helping me realise coachella had so many artists from around the world, that's so interesting. It's not my music taste in general but I think that's great. I'd definitely be interested in what you think of the Milk spray :)
SOO happy that y’all get to go to do Coachella againnn. Can’t wait to follow along!
I’m STOKED
Hi love the content. Speaking of sensitive skin, I am also 33 and just tried the Estee Lauder Futurist Hydration foundation and had the worst allergy attack on my face from it. Made me breakout and have eczema/hive break out, so beware! Luckily it wasn't itchy which was odd. It sucked too because I actually really liked it. Had to return it.
LOVE Ojai! It seems like such a peaceful place to live, and not too far from LA - B
Cannot WAIT to live there
Aweeeee I loved seeing your BF in this video!! And I cannot wait to hear more about couples therapy from you both. How cool to get a female & male's perspective on things!!!!
Awwww thank you!
I have chronic migraines and I feel you so much on planning trips and traveling and then getting hit. I missed three days in Paris that I had to spend in a a dark hotel room. that was my last trip and my boyfreidn and I want to travel but am scared I will miss days again which also cost money.
Ugh that SUCKS. I so relate. We were planning a trip to Europe in the fall but my health is too weak grit now so we canceled it :/ that’s why we decided to do two weekends at Coachella instead. If I feel sick I can just stay at the Airbnb.
@@StateofKait well thank you for sharing. Im actually spending a week in the hospital right now trying infusions for my head and it was nice to connect with someone who understands the struggles of chronic illness and all the shit we have to do that no one knows about,
@@audreyseraphin3572 I’m so sorry to hear that. You are a warrior ❤️
Your hair is too cute!!!!
I’m glad your mom is going with you!
Congrats on getting Armani PR! Just today I looked up this foundation out of the blue because I’m looking to buy one during the Sephora sale and this has been a product in my radar. Would you consider doing a full face of Armani? They have products I’ve been interested to try like the liquid eyeshadows you received (do you like?) and the Nude Color Melting blushes. Have heard great things about their lip products. Just throwing it out there in case you need video ideas. Have fun at Coachella 🎉!
Yup, that video has been on my list! Waiting or the Sephora sale to buy more products to do a full face
As a fellow POTS sufferer, please be careful and safe going to festivals. The long periods of standing, heat, and dehydration can be very difficult to manage. I highly recommend taking sports drink mixes that you just pop into water with you. They’ll make life a little more tolerable, especially if you plan on drinking while you’re there too.
I do 6 festivals a year, I’m a pro!
I truly hope you get to go to places and experience as much as you want🎉! And I admire you for starting a family therapy with your mom. I’ve been avoiding past issues with my parents only because we’re doing so well now, but I feel like word vomit in front of them sometimes😂 As for products mentioned, Kulfi’s eyeshadow looks amazing! Definitely getting some dying Sephora VIB!
Girl get your ADA. Hang out in GA when you want to but if you start to feel questionable head to ADA so you can conserve energy & see who you want to see. 🎉 also I’d love to see this Kulfi swatched next to Phyto Cosmic Constellation!! Do I need both?
Exactly! That’s my plan. I’ve been in contact with their ADA team and they approved my meds and helped with some accommodations so I’m committed to it. I have to stop letting the fear of judgment prevent me from getting the accommodations I qualify for.
@@StateofKait There are so many disabilities we can't see. Just be your fabulous self & have fun :) I'm so glad festivals have upped their ADA game so everyone can enjoy.
I love your videos so much! May I ask what brush you used with your foundation?
Awww thank you! It’s the makeup forever 109 brush. I linked my ‘best brushes’ video in the description box
@@StateofKait Thank You!! 🖤
I love your channel, so fun to see reviews of a bit more brands than many of my previously subscribed channels are showing, it is becoming a bit much of the same stuff everywhere, I was waching your sephora reccomandations and got many new ideas like the Kulfi bushes and ami coli lip oiles to name but few 😊 I see that from my country, Iceland our well famous Bjork is performing this year at cochella, wish there were more since our music scene is seriously so good if I say so myself from a country of under 400k ppl. Do you know any Icelandic bands? I am sure you and John would really like our big festivals like Icelandic Airwaives and Secret Solstice (not sure if that one will be again though) … evver been?? I can give you some ideas of acts you might want to check out from here if you like 😊 keep up the good job and enjoy your festival 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! I can’t WAIT for Bjork, she’s so damn cool. I don’t know many Icelandic bands, what are your favorites?
If I remember right you’re in Cali too?? It’s actually been a blessing. Have been in Cali our whole life. Yes understandably the weather was severe and damaging to some areas / but this has happened before …I’m in central and the scary part for the next couple months is going to be the already filled rivers near us will flood more when the snow melts .. it’s been a wild winter. It is definitely not the worst because we have been flooded out in the 90s .we didn’t get flooded out this time thankfully.
It was the worst where I live! Record rain, snowfall, cold temperatures, and power outages.
Crazy I think news/media like to add to the drama . Snow levels were like this is in the 60s and it’s been so long people forgot how to deal with it. It was amazing and I’m already so sad it’s leaving .. we don’t have rain in the forecast now. Our bills go up so much for the ac and it’s going to be horribly hot again . Not looking forward to 105 weather for months … we had wet weather but this is like how it was when I was very young. My brother and I used to raft to school . 🥰☺️
@@StateofKait and yes we were hit with hurricane type weather 2 times and we had a couple local tornadoes but honestly it’s not that bad compared to other parts of the country .. it was entertaining at best and I’m so grateful for the water .
Okay- side note, I’ve been obsessed with the fluid sheers for over a decade. The shade 11, I mixed with foundations to deepen them for summer. And I’m buying it again because I’m back on that train.
Dude wtf…..they’re so good
The outfit video you created before Coachella last year is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made! Maybe you could do more of those on your personal channel 💛
Awww thank you! I’m going to do one this year! I’m bringing my tripod so I can film the festival style video at our Airbnb. And I’ll do a coachella vlog again too
What foundation brush are you using? I always wonder why nobody puts the brushes they use in their list of products.
It’s pretty time consuming to list and link every product, so instead I have a “best brushes” video linked in the description box where you can find all of my favorite brushes. My foundation brush if makeup forever 109
You should absolutely get ADA. First, it sounds like the group there is so accepting, but also think of how you’d respond on the other side. You’d be very understanding. ❤ I’m so sorry you’re having to deal with these health issues. It must be so hard. 😢
You’re so right! I’m working on letting fear of judgment go. I know that I qualify for ADA so I’m going to get it no matter what.
For those who are considering freezing eggs or embryos, this is great info you provide. However, many people also have a much easier experience than you did so I encourage everyone to get multiple perspectives before making your own informed decision ✨
Yes, that’s a point I drive home in my embryo freezing vlog many times. I had this experience because of chronic illness.
Hi- really enjoy your channel- any recommendations for JH06 brush you used w/blush? Can’t find it anywhere. 🙏
It was discontinued but they were still selling a few last time I checked. I linked it in my “best brushes” videos. You can find the link for that video in my description box
Actually, everything that has to do with our endocrine and immune system is pretty complex and still not fully medically understood. As someone with chronic diseases and very high sensitivity, I know how irritating it can be if a physician you are consulting doesn't know about a phenomenon but they can't admit it. Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. Very appreciated.
Right? So frustrating!
Yo the fertility process is THE WORST. We're trying to get my wife pregnant and it's been so shitty even without the complications of physical illnesses. I can't even imagine how frustrating it must be with all your health conditions. Sending good energy in your direction, I hope the fertility stuff works out for you and John.
Thank you, same with you!
did you try Fantastick lipstick by Linda Hallberg? they are giving me that thing that Nabla tried to make in their campaign
I did, I couldn't wear them because of the strong chemical sunscreen taste
Ok I have to comment again now that I am a bit further in the video, you are amazingly brave being so open and honest about your health condition and it is just so shitty and unfair when life throughs such traumas on young people. i am 50 but in 2020 a sergery where my uterus was abducted wich was no problem for me since I already had my 3 boys (born 90,99 and 04) but the surgery whent so bad leaving me with this horrible 24/7 chronic nervepain and all sorts of other pain and problems (like for me it is just extreamæy difficult to sit down for a long time making travels an just the most basic things so difficult) but I really admire your strenght and positive energy and I am sure that regardless you will have many positive and exciting things in your future ❤ Isn´t makeup and skincare so healing and helpful in these kinds of situations though? For me my illness led me to youtube and being enthusiatic about these things that before I really had so little interest in, it just became so important to show some selfcare and love. Thanx again, what an amazing æerson you are ❤❤ Girl never feel ashamed though you disability is not always obvious to others ❤❤❤ It does not make your condition less “disable” ❤❤❤
Thanks for the love, sending you gentle hugs!
Gorgeous😘
Which foundation brush is that
Makeup forever 109
I’m catching up on videos but wait a minute, does Luminous Silk have fragrance?!… I bought mine in Europe and it does not. It just smells like foundation and I am (as is my skin) extremely sensitive to scent. If it hasn’t irritated your skin though, it sounds promising!
Mine definitely has fragrance, and a bunch of my friends in the US said theirs does too
@@StateofKait Noooooo! That’s massively disappointing. I wonder if it was reformulated or if it’s an EU vs North America thing? Granted, mine definitely smells a bit of alcohol but no perfume/fragrance smell. I’m going to see if any of my friends in Europe know anything.
As a med student who enjoys watching your videos from time to time to unwind: from what I remember one of your diagnosis' is mast cell activation syndrome? I am a little confused as to why your doctor said it can't be the fertility hormones, since from what I remember estrogen plays a role/can increase the release of histamine from mast cells, which then leads to a dilation of blood vessels which I assume made your pots worse.
Anyways, I hope you are feeling better at the moment and wishing you a great time at coachella!
MCAS was a misdiagnosis! It turns out I have dysautonomia instead
I've got EDS and ended up with early perimenopause. I'm on HRT at 44 and while that helped, what really f*cked me up was adding a progesterone birth control on top. Good lord. Medical folks need to stop downplaying how severely and unexpectedly hormones can affect people.
YES, thank you. We. Red to do another round of embryo freezing and honestly I want another
doctor
Knocked loose tho!
I just love you. That's all :)
That’s so sweet! You made my day
I didn't freeze my eggs but I was on Depo-Provera for 4 years in my early 20's and my body took a ridiculous amount of time to return to any semblance of normal due to the hormone spikes and I have EDS/P.O.T.S/90% sure about Dysautonomia. Currently, my POTS is freaking out because my Allergies are causing a sprint towards Walking Pneumonia and I can't go anywhere near a urgent care or ER or I'll end up in ICU. My lungs just hate me
Oof I relate. I have asthma and my allergies are starting to flare. It blows
@@StateofKait yeah luckily we found that the combo of Albuterol, Breo, Ephedrine, Mucinex and Benadryl slows it down so steroids/Tessalon Perle/Nebulizer isn't needed but I did some serious damage by being on things for too long. Statistically speaking there's a lot of people who've have the various combinations and it takes a little bit of time to recover because of our overall fragility. I'm sure that when the time comes, both of you will make amazing parents but do yourself a favor and don't fall into the mentality of this is as good as it's going to get. You know what's going on with your body and you know how to start protecting yourself. You know that Coachella is physically taxing so bring Emergen-C, Rock Tape or Kinetic Tape, a first aid kit, one use ice/heat packs, rescue meds and most importantly a doctor's note because then they can't say anything about anything you bring in under ADA guidelines. Rest when you need to rest.
@@pecopicante4167 I go to 6 festivals a year, I have a huge protocol for chronic illness 😂 but I very much appreciate the suggestions!
@@StateofKait oh that's awesome! I still travel overseas once in awhile. My mom's family is in the Philippines (so you can guess the lack of care). Sadly that's where we get the EDS and related autoimmunes. I know it seems scary that your immune system will go down and there will be a flare up, don't let your body hold yourself hostage. Maybe there is something that you can find for yourself or between you and your doctor that can reinforce your immune system better to get less of a down time or delay the down time. Duke, genetic research divisions at the various University of Californias' are releasing more and more research papers and the Dysautonomia Support Networks are constantly updating doctors with treatment guidelines. I apologize if any of this comes off presumptuous or preachy...I get sad for people who feel trapped because I felt that way too and it was my doctors that made me feel that way in Connecticut.
@@pecopicante4167 no I really appreciate the encouragement ❤️
Thank you I tried that site but seems they don’t ship to US- can you recommend a similar brush? 🙏
I will live vicariously SO HARD if you see boygenius at Coachella 😭 because the record is SO GOOD
I'm going to see boygenius three times this summer! Both coachella weekends and then in Montana in August. Woohooooooooo
@@StateofKait *swooooooooon*
CT here…where were you once upon a time?
Born in Norwalk, grew up in Westport, then moved to South Norwalk and went to school in New Canaan
I’ve had to teach my mom how to be a regular human.
Your skin looks so good with that new foundation and concealer combo! I'll be checking out that Kulfi eyeshadow, too, because it's gorgeous.
Also, I was curious about what you think about your compression stockings- you said they don't do jack shit? I have to wear them now, supposedly, because I developed 2 DVTs from estrogen therapy (HRT). However, I am not convinced the stockings actually do anything.
Another thing: I had a narcissistic mother and when she passed I can't say that I felt that she loved me. She had refused to speak to me for a few months before she died and she was blaming me for things I didn't do. That's so fucking sad for me as well as her. I am a mother now and I would hate it if my child wasn't sure if I loved them when I pass. Even if you don't get anywhere super useful as far as communication goes with your mother in therapy, hopefully you can come to a place of feeling that there is love.
Personally, they do nothing for me. I’ve heard from a few people with POTS that you really need full on compression leggings so I’ll try that next
How did you arrange the therapy with your mother? I assume it's virtual.
Correct
Don’t feel bad about needing extra help. Another disabled person shouldn’t hold it against you.
I could have told you that you’d be 4.75 in Armani. You’re just a tad lighter than I am and I’m 5.25.
What’s ADA?
It stands for the Americans with disabilities act. So an ADA section has seats and special accommodations for people with disabilities
You are likely experiencing histamine intolerance. High estrogen levels exacerbate it.
That makes so much sense. I knew my fertility doctor was wrong. 😡
Having kids should bolster your immune system. It really helped me. Your whole system can change.
Two weekends in a row at Coachella sounds like a lot for anyone, even without health isues. Just something to think about.
Lol I’m a very experienced festival-goer. I went to six festivals last summer alone. It involves a LOT of prep - theragunning, stretching, being extra hydrated, packing my salt pills, wearing compression socks, being strict about my diet, zero alcohol, going to bed early, kinesiology tape on my knees, ADA access, comfy clothes/shoes, and a collapsible stool. 😅I’m a pro.
Ooof, I admire your ability to go to therapy with your mom; idk if I could do it. Lame how the corporate world frowns on "extra" type makeup. Boooooooo!
It’s….a lot 😂 but I’m giving it my best shot
I don't say this to be super mean, and depressing but for FYI, while i haven't frizzed anything of my body, I know through friends that is not as easy or as bulletproof as the marketing from this companies explains it. Its very invasive on the body, and the warranty is not as high up there as presented. What you are saying sort of matches does experiences, but i really hope it works for you.
I’m not following, what are you referring to?
@@StateofKait I went to ask my friends to confirm the info and it was more about bad experiences but with egg freezing, so i guess not the exact same, I googled a bit and I gathered that embryo freezing vs egg freezing is "better". But they (4 friends, cis women from different countries) had awful experiences in terms of restoring their bodies to balance after being pump up with hormones, both in terms of mental health and physical stability. There's one friend who got ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome too, which was supposedly rare, and perhaps it is rare and they just have bad luck. I can't also say if it didn't work because their eggs are frozen and they haven't tried to use them. At least two of them said that they felt it was advertised more as a fool-proof process, way easier, and not as risky health wise. So they were a bit disappointed in that sense, but still felt like all in all it was the best available choice for them, they just wished the companies had been more transparent about the risks.
@@allnamesarechosen_ ohhhh, gotcha. Yep, that was my experience too. Although I do know a lot of women who had a super easy time, barely had any symptoms besides a little bloating, and it was smooth sailing all the way. They got a bunch of eggs and it was all easy. Definitely not my experience! It was horrendous at times.
And I say this as someone who has gone multiple times!
OMG U GOT THE GIVENCHY CONCEALERRR🥹so glad u like ittt!
SO GOOD
@@StateofKait AND U ARE EVEN BETTER AND SO GORGEOUS!💖✨