Eating:
Drinking: Spicy watermelon cocktail season is upon us!
Here is the recipe. We had one this weekend, and it was divine!
Reading: I cannot wait for the
J. McLaughlin x Mark D. Sikes collection! I bought a dress from Mi Golondrina when he did a collection, and you better believe I'll be shopping this one, too! He has the most exquisite taste and incredible talent!
Sale: Stylest gave me a 48-hour code SYDNEYVIP20 for 20% off. It ends today around 5pm ish. They make the best high-quality, fully lined swimsuits that are sculpting and comfortable. I love them so much. I size up to a medium (their size chart is pretty spot-on).
Watching: I have had nothing to watch for a while now, so I randomly started The Affair on Showtime... I think it came out in the 2010s. It's told from two different perspectives. I'm only an episode in right now, but I am interested! If you have any other show recs, let me know!
Loving: Have you all heard of
this brand?! Considering my job is to know of many brands in the retail and fashion space, it's very rare that I learn about a 'new' brand. I hadn't heard of this one until the other day, when my mom and I were at Ross Park Mall and came upon the store. We saw cute things in the window that piqued our interest. I ended up buying the cutest, classic pair of (machine-washable)
silk shorts. I also loved
this sweater and almost bought it ot pair with the shorts! And
this swimsuit cover-up was so chic. Their cashmere quality felt wonderful- comparable to brands like White and Warren and Alice Walk. The bathing suits were nice and thick, fully lined. They have only a few stores around the country, in places like East Hampton, Palm Beach, and Greenwich, so having one in Pittsburgh felt a bit like an outlier. I did some digging, and they're owned by American Eagle Outfitters, which is headquartered here in Pittsburgh, so it all clicked! Their 'schtik' is that most of the clothing offered is made from natural fibers like linen, cotton, silk, and cashmere. They have lots of really good basics, classic pieces, and some on-trend pieces, too. I'm assuming this is AE's attempt at attracting an older customer base. As an aside, I didn't realize AE also owns Todd Snyder, which is a brand we routinely shop for my husband. Unsubscribed is like the women's version of Todd Snyder- kind of, so it really is all clicking for me!
I have been searching high and low for a nice, but not pricey, dog bed for Henry for my car, as his was starting to fall apart. I couldn't find many good options! Eventually, I landed on this bed, and it turned out to be perfect! It has an orthopedic egg-crate-style insert and is the perfect size to fit on one half of the bench seat in my SUV. I love that the fabric just blends in with the hammock we already have on the seat. The cover is of great quality and removable, so you can machine wash it! This bed was not cheap, but also not the most expensive, and I think it was well worth it!
Wanting: I love this skincare brand and want to try their
brightening and depuffing tinted eye cream. It looks like a winner! One of my
favorite hair products ever is in a travel-size. Scooping it up for summer travel. I cannot go without it. It's amazing for heat protecting and smoothing my hair! A
classic sun hat with a wide brim for extra sun protection. Such a
cute athletic dress! Cute
white eyelet shorts under $100.
This skincare set is incredible for the price, plus it comes with an adorable handbag. An
adorable lobster cardigan, I am sure it'll sell out! If you're heading to Capri on vacation (take me with you?!),
this swimsuit would be perfect!
This cream linen jacket is chic chic chic! The cutest little
mini dress. If you are headed to the beach,
this is the *perfect* necklace. I'm always looking for summer tops, and
this white one is a good one! This
lobster cable knit is so fun! Fringe seems to be everywhere this year, and
this fringed wrap skirt is calling my name! I'm not a big denim shorts gal, but
these white jean shorts look promising. I want
this set- so easy to throw on in the heat of the summer!
AW new arrivals... truly a brand I can count on for high quality. Another
cute set, but this time terry!
This belt is a cute and inexpensive way to add interest to outfits year-round. They now make
this hair oil in a travel size! it's by far my favorite because it's so lightweight. We love our Caraway pots and pans, but I'm seeing
these for a fraction of the price. They look identical! The cutest
hydrangea claw clips. Love the cut of
this classic crewneck sweater. This
blue-and-white vest is adorable. This
dress is covered in hydrangeas!
These sandals are a good Margaux/Tuckernuck/Hermes look for less! The cutest little
red, white, and blue knit set.
Pittsburgh: We had the best experience at Foxhole Tavern in Aspinwall. We had been wanting to go since it opened, but you know, we have to cross a lot of bridges to get there, so that's what kept us away!! Anyway, we were missing out all of this time because the food, atmosphere, service, and everything were a 10/10. We would be in trouble if this were any closer! It has definitely earned a spot in my top 10. The burger is so worth the hype, but for me, the vodka rigatoni was practically life-changing. I actually think it is some of the best pasta I've ever had... like even better than what I ate in Italy. They had so many fun cocktails. My husband and I very rarely order the same drink, but both of us were so intrigued by the olive oil-washed gin martini with salt and pepper... so good and so unique! I should have taken a photo of the interiors because they were gorgeous. It feels like a restaurant that belongs in Charleston.
We also tried Better Maid donuts, and this was another one worth the hype. As much as I love sweets, I am not a donut person. I always find donuts to be so sugary and oily, with no other flavor. These had so much flavor and the most perfect textures. The blueberry was out of this world and by far my favorite. They kind of reminded me of Downyflake in Nantucket- the flavor and texture, but I think these were better!
A big pivot from martinis and donuts, I was saddened to see the news of the
passing of Joe Negri- a true Pittsburgh icon and known to many as Handyman Negri on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. My papap (mom's dad) was a guitar player and friends with him... Pittsburgh is such a small world!
You can find more of my
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Smelling: I smelled
this perfume at Nordstrom the other day, and it may be my new favorite scent. It's annoying that it doesn't come in the smaller size because it is pricey, but wow, it's incredible. If you are local, Sean at the Ross Park Mall Nordstrom Creed counter was amazing. He was so helpful in walking my mom and me through so many of the amazing Creed scents and even gave us samples to take home.
Quoting: '
You will be free once you realize the cage is made of thoughts.'
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