Mikaila McLane

I love my Beats! I can’t hear anything over those it’s glorious haha.

I recently got a PR box from Cocokind and I have been so impressed with everything that I have tried from them. I love that they cater to sensitive skin with sustainable ingredients and affordable products. Highly recommend checking them out! My favorite product is the sake body lotion, it is currently on my nightstand and I use it daily.

I recently got a pair of Danner hiking boots from REI and easily had the most pleasant hiking experience I’ve ever had, in brand new shoes! They are water proof and lightweight but still very durable and capable of handling a rough terrain. The main selling point was that the REI employee told me they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so if you buy these or any shoes from REI and end up not liking them you can return them for a full refund even if you wore them outside on a hike. I bought and loved them and won’t be making a return but it was so nice to have that peace of mind!

The original effortless brow product. Loved by makeup novices and experts for good reason: it is easy and reliable. I love the fiber effect and it is so easy to build this product up or keep it really natural. I have repurchased this at least 3 times.

A thick moisturizer that isn't to heavy and does well both in the winter and summer months on normal to dry skin. I love the texture of this product and the fact that it is fragrance free!

These are some of my favorite yoga pants of all time. Lululemon makes my favorite yoga pants and I love the cut on these, they don't slide down and they wick sweat nicely during more intense workouts.

My favorite exercise crop top with a built in bra. Basically more of a longline lightweight sports bra. I love this for yoga, weightlifting, and lounging but it wouldn't be my first pick for running!

I now own this in 4 colors. Perfect for yoga, light workouts, and lounging. I wear these all the time because they’re incredibly comfortable and I love the flattering cut. I am between size 6 and 8 at a 36C, I own both sizes but prefer the 8 as it’s slightly more relaxed. The 6 still fits nicely but is definitely more snug.

I own 4 of these! An excellent “dupe” for the Fenty Beauty gloss bombs which I also love! If you’re looking for an affordable lipgloss that feels luxurious I highly recommend these. My two favorite colors are Ice and Stone. Don’t be intimidated by ice looking frosty, it’s practically clear with the lightest pink shift.

This is a really user friendly concealer that is great for highlighting and under-eyes. They have a great shade range and I find that these concealers last for quite awhile despite the narrow tube.

This is the perfect cool tone neutrals palette. It has easily become one of my top used palettes and it’s super user friendly. Great for professionals and beginners.

An extra creamy oat milk perfect for using in place of half and half or whole milk. I have been using it to make copycat Starbucks drinks at home and I am so impressed with the flavor but also happy that the carton is narrow and doesn't take up much fridge space.

Black owned luxury beauty line created by Pat McGrath, noted to be one of the most influential makeup artists in the world. One of my favorite brands of all time.

I love Quay sunglasses. They look luxury at a very reasonable price point and they have a huge variety of styles to fit each unique taste!

I just switched to the R+Co Dallas (biotin infused) shampoo and conditioner and I notice a significant difference in the overall strength and shininess of my hair. I bought it on the spot because my hairstylist used it on me and I couldn’t believe how healthy and lush it made my hair look. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love this thing!!! It is the fastest hair tool I own and the waves last for days and really extend my ability to go longer in between wash days.

These are truly the best store sea salt caramels you can buy. They never last long in our house. I will forever repurchase these!

These are great with hummus or alone! Not too thick and perfectly crispy!

Moving to more sustainable options overall and these have been one of my favorite finds! They keep food fresh and they wash up nicely.

I love using this for gentle physical exfoliation when my skin is feeling congested. Tatcha always provides a luxury experience and I have gotten many friends to try and fall in love with this too!

I love using these to satisfy my bagel craving with a slightly healthier option. Great toasted with cream cheese and topped with salami, tomato, and fresh ground black pepper!

Very similar to Takis and Flamming Hot Cheetos. Better lime flavor! I love these.

Always have to have one of these in the house. Great on avocado toast, eggs, sautéed veggies, and mixed into salad dressings.

I can eat a whole one of these bags in one sitting, and I do! I love dried mango without any added sugar and I love that these are plain dried mango slices with no additives.

The softest tastiest peach rings around. These are my convenience store guilty pleasure.

I typically do not like stick foundations but this glides wonderfully without looking too full coverage and it is the best shade match I have found in any foundation for my skin tone (VII). The packaging is also excellent.

This is my holy grail cleanser. It removes every trace of dirt, sweat, and makeup without stripping the skin. Fragrance free and from a brand that values inclusivity on all fronts. I highly recommend this cleanser.

Perfect happy hour sushi! They have all of the classics and some unique rolls that are absolutely delicious. Very sweet staff and good prices if you go during happy hour.

Axe throwing!!! I was so nervous at the beginning but they are very safe and make sure to spend a lot of time coaching you through safe throwing techniques.

Excellent happy hour menu. All of the tacos are great and they have a double margarita on happy hour that definitely hits the spot after a long work day. Great place to go after work with coworkers! Love both the Ballard and Downtown location.

One of my favorite places in the city. I can spend hours here browsing for books and enjoying coffee from the cafe in the back. A rainy day off work is well spent here.

Get the chicken nachos and truffle fries!!! Great place for happy hour or a dinner date. Nice cocktail options and friendly staff.

Brazilian steakhouse!!! Excellent all you can eat steakhouse, they bring the meat around fresh off the fire on metal skewers and cut slices of it off onto your plate. There is a massive buffet for all of the sides you could possibly want and everything tastes fantastic. They will also take requests if you want the meat more or less well done.

Great affordable Thai food with friendly staff and a big menu!

The cutest breakfast and brunch spot! They have a big menu with lots of rotating specials and great coffee and mimosas. Feels like a small town diner. One of my favorite breakfast places in the whole city.

Perfect Seattle dive bar with good eats and a great beer selection. Famous for their Monday special "Wings at Kings", pre-covid, every Monday they ran a 39 cent wing special. Wings come in multiples of 5. They always have traditional buffalo and every Monday they have that and the flavor of the week which rotates each Monday. I hope this continues once everything opens back up, but I did recently get to go back and they have the wings at a different price and they are still just as tasty! They also recently switched to waffle fries and they are so good!!! They also have great homemade ranch, get extra, you won't regret it. I love this bar. It's nostalgic and I have so many fond memories here.

Great dive bar and boozy breakfast spot! They pour heavy and serve mimosas in pint glasses. Perfect for nightshift workers because they open at 7am. My coworkers and I always end every work week here.

Cute little corner cafe with great boba and treats! I have only tried the boba but I am very happy with it and they take great covid precautions.

Hands down my favorite steak. I love the boneless ribeye with gold mashed potatoes. If you want to treat yourself the crab legs are also to die for. I find that they cook the steaks less than normal, for example I typically order medium but their "medium" looks more like medium rare. Just be mindful of that!

Delicious local ice cream. I always get a kids scoop of the salted carmel ice cream with hot fudge.

Great affordable Thai food. I have ordered here more than any other Thai place in Seattle and I have never been disappointed. I love the Pad See Ew, fresh rolls, and spring rolls. Their pad Thai is also great and has a perfectly balanced sweet and smoky flavor. I order at least twice a month but usually more.

Excellent tacos and margaritas. The prickly pear margarita and bacon pineapple tacos are an absolute MUST.

Excellent food and very sweet owners that will happily do substitutions for food allergies free of charge and often offer something in place of an item which is rare. My boyfriend is celiac and he has been so impressed by their dedication to ensuring there is no cross contamination and offering of alternatives to ensure he gets what he's paying for. Many other businesses will just remove the toast if they do not offer gluten free toast without adjusting price or offering an alternative but Pete's usually carries gluten free bread and if they are out they always offer a free site of fruit in place of the bread. It's a little touch but it matters and it keeps us going back. They also have great house coffee and the portions are wonderful.

Italian bakery that serves pastries and Starbucks Reserve by day and cocktails by night. Customers can use the Starbucks app to order and pay at this store. Very friendly staff and the pastries and coffee are both incredible. I always get the cinnamon roll and an iced Americano with vanilla and cream.

Great burgers, fries, and shakes. You will not be disappointed. I love all of the topping options and even enjoy the veggie burger. Their sweet potato fries are to die for and you absolutely need to get a couple sides of their housemade Rain City Sauce for the fries. They have a surprising amount of milkshake flavor options. My favorite combo is chocolate macadamia nut. I have been ordering takeout here since 2016. Highly recommend!

Tried this place for the first time a couple days ago and I was very impressed. The food was excellent and all of the staff were professional and extremely friendly. Great chicken tikka masala and garlic naan!

Great fast-casual Vietnamese food. I love the pork rice bowl. Comes with broken rice and a killer green onion aoli. If you have never had broken rice you are missing out. I'm not a fan of soft cooked eggs so I skip that but if that's your thing thats a topping option! I load up all of the other toppings, get a half scoop of jalapeños, and skip the fish sauce (just personal preference). Such a light refreshing meal that is incredibly satisfying and kind on the wallet. I love this place!!!

Get the pepperoni pizza (spring for the larger size you wont regret it), they make it with a sweet tomato sauce and salted dough. It’s truly incredible. Pair it with the Caesar salad which has some spiciness to it and provides a nice balance. The large pizza and salad are perfect for 2 or one that really loves pizza and some leftovers 😊. Absolutely phenomenal. My friends are tired of asking me where I want to eat because I always try to finesse a trip to SWeL. They have some parking in the back and a good happy hour. Great for HH, date night, girls night, and even takeout! I definitely prefer to dine in though. They also have great service!

Get the nachos on late night happy hour! Many good memories here.

Fantastic! We always go for their late night happy hour. Perfect for a multitude of different occasions and very satisfying. I love this spot.

Great happy hour and tasty wings! Get the garlic waffle fries and lots of ranch for dipping! My favorite wings are the triple garlic, 3 alarm, and Thai chili.

I have been getting my hair done by Blair and Jayme for years and followed them here when they joined this team recently. This salon space is beautiful with decent street parking and easy walking distance to Trader Joes. I followed by main stylist Jayme here because she is a blonde specialist and does an absolutely phenomenal job. I cannot recommend her enough!

Great clean beauty retailer with lots of options! Generous with samples and employees have good product knowledge.

I had lip filler here in 2019. They were very patient and gentle. I had no issues during my appointment and zero bruising afterward. This was my first filler experience and they made sure to ensure that I understood the whole process and addressed all of my concerns.

Great facials and haircut stylists. I would love to try more services from them!

This is the ONLY place I got to get my nails done and I've been a loyal customer since 2016. Tram and the rest of her team provide excellent customer service and they have a huge color selection. I like that they do their full sets with dipping powder and that there are options for how fancy you want your pedicure to be. They are always busy because they've built a reputation for being fantastic, I do not recommend trying to do a walk in appointment, always call ahead!

My favorite skincare brand from ingredients and sustainability to inclusive marketing and social justice initiatives. They are wonderful and I have loved almost every single product.

My one stop shop for all outdoor gear. They have an excellent return policy and frequently have good sales and discounts.

I love shefayoga and they offer online sessions! I prefer to go in person for their hot yoga classes but a lot of my friends have been raving about their online sessions

Always worth driving up here because it is the closest drive through car wash to my house. They are quick, friendly, and effective. I love that I can treat myself to the nicest wash they offer for only $16. Great deal!

Easy to find the perfect frames because they have a huge selection and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I have two pairs of glasses from here and they are well loved.

Less of a deli, more of a corner store. Ben (the owner) is very sweet and he keeps all of the essentials stocked, it makes it easy to run over and grab butter, coffee creamer, toilet paper, clorox wipes, snacks, or a case of drinks for a sunny weekend. He has reasonable prices and is always willing to order something and keep it stocked if you ask for it. I was really impressed with his selection during the initial lockdown for covid, he had everything and limited the purchases of essentials so nobody could just come in and take it all for themself. I am so glad he has stayed in business through all of this.

Recently did my first juice cleanse with pressed! I love the Citrus 3, Vanilla almond, and Chocolate almond drinks!

My favorite place to buy beauty products. They carry the most of my preferred brands all in one place and they do fast shipping and yearly sales for members based on a tier system.