Friday, April 4, 2025

Weekend Wish LIst


Some items of note... 

- I think this is the only thing I'm ordering in the Sephora sale that begins today! It's just a restock (I wear shades II and IV). Other items I recommend are this daily face moisturizer, this incredible concealer, the only eyelash curler I'll use, my favorite lip product in the shade poppy, and the best lip liner ever in the shade Beverly Hills. 

- This Striped Sweater is a bit pricey for how simple it is but something about it just speaks to me!! 

- These Heeled Sandals are fun and classic! 

- I have the hand soap version of this 11 11 Perfume  and am so curious how the perfume smells! The hand soap reminds me of a better Crabtree and Evelyn La Source. IYKYK. 

- These Printed Silk Pants and a white linen button down is the PERFECT European vacay outfit. 

- This Black Caftan is giving 'Piper noooo'. It's currently in my cart. 

- Derby season is my favorite! I have a hat luncheon and my aunt's derby party in the same day so I'm always on the hunt for a great hat or fascinator. How pretty is this Derby Hat?!

Some items of note...

- I love shoes with a novelty heel and these Jeweled Heel Sandals are just fabulous! 

- I cannot get this Pink Dress out of my mind. STUNNING. 

- Anyone have a spring wedding on their calendar? This Green Floral Gown is fabulous! 

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:





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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Lately

Cutest new PJs that have vintage vibes. Love how lightweight the seersucker fabric is. 

Our peach tree blooming!!

Hello, April! My birthday month! 

Cute pieces sent to me from Varley! A pinch-me moment! 

I hope you are all having a great week! My week has been good, but I've struggled with awful allergies, which has put a bit of a damper on my days. The symptoms are mostly my eyes. They are SO incredibly itchy and watery. They almost feel swollen! I have mild seasonal allergies, but these past few days have been the worst I have ever experienced. Hoping it will clear up soon! You can look at your local allergy forecast, which I had no idea about until yesterday. Apparently, yesterday, there was high tree pollen. Today is mild and will be low for the next few days. Thank goodness! I feel for anyone with bad allergies; it's a struggle! 


Wearing: This is the outfit I wore this week to trivia night! It's been chillier the past few days so I've been reaching for sweaters again! Both the sweater and jeans are on major sale! The jeans have a ton of stretch and are very comfortable. The sweater runs roomy but true to size. I am wearing a size small. With so many very cropped pieces out right now, this cardigan is a refreshing length. 

Are you following me on the LikeToKnowIt app?! You can shop all of my outfits, favorite finds, and more in the app. I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also access all of my posts, here, if you don't use LTK! You can also find me on ShopMy, another shopping platform! 

Eating: I picked this up from the grocery store last week, ate the entire container, and already have another container. If you like pickled things, this is the most addicting pickled vegetable mixture. The brine is so savory but has a hint of sweetness. It's cucumber, carrot, and radish sliced thinly almost like a relish. I drain it onto a napkin so it's not so wet and then add it to anything. I even put some in a little bowl and eat plain as a snack. I got this at Giant Eagle, which is our local grocery chain, but someone messaged me and said you can get it at Costco, so I will look for it next time I go. I also just got this brand's beet sauerkraut, and it is also SO good. 


Drinking: I snagged a bottle of the Kirkland brand champagne from Costco while visiting my sister in North Carolina, and we just tried it recently. PA Costcos do not sell alcohol. I've tried the Kirkland prosecco before and it's fine but nothing special. I had seen rave reviews from various people on the internet so I was kind of expecting something really good. The Kirkland champagne was also just OK. It's the kind of thing I'd use for a mimosa or something like that but otherwise, I wouldn't purchase it again. 

Watching: Are you all watching The Pitt?! It's been OK. Good enough to keep my attention but a little slow. I also find the Pittsburgh references so phony. Just recently, though, the storyline has started to come together, and I'm hooked! 
Loving: I wear this clover necklace often, and you all ask about it! It's been out of stock for a while but is not back in stock! Woo! It's a gorgeous necklace and adds the perfect little statement to any outfit. 
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Wanting:
Love this pretty sweater set. J.Crew new arrivals dropped this week, and surprisingly, not a ton caught my eye, but there were some good pieces. This caftan is chic as can be. I added it to my cart, which has me saying, 'Piper, noooo!' This pink dress is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Also, love this little pink number! I have a Faherty dress that looks identical to this dress and it's a fraction of the cost. It makes the chichest coverup! This incredible dress is on its way to me. My fingers and toes are crossed that it is not too short! It's very Samantha Stevens! A very good Seaman Schepps look for wayyyyy less! Love this red dress so much but a very interesting shoe choice on the model in the stock photo. This striped sweater is currently in my cart. The only reason I've held off is because, one, I have too many blue and white striped things, and, two, I think it seems a bit spendy for a cotton sweater. I just really love the neckline, the looser fit, and the stripe ratio. The most gorgeous and classic nude flats. Another pair of fabulous shoes! A cute and unique athletic dress. These silk pants are fabulous. A stylish but timeless sunhat

Pittsburgh: This @vintagepgh account is really cool. They share a lot of old Pittsburgh photos. I am going to share this with my Grammie the next time I see her. I think she will love this! 

Amazon Rec: I just ordered this inexpensive lip stain in the shade 'sugey girl'. 

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Smelling: This is another fancy hand soap that I'm greatly enjoying. It's free from all of the 'bad' ingredients, and the scent description is 'ozonic accord, amber wood, cyclamen, marine, white musk, and driftwood.' Honestly, sometimes I don't even understand the scent notes. I have no idea what 'ozonic accord' is. However, this smells incredible. It's a light scent, but this one stands out because it reminds me so much of the Crabtree and Evelyn La Source scent. A niche reference, but do you all remember that scent?! I love that this is a glass bottle. I'm curious to smell the perfume now because the hand soap is perfect. I often think about brands that sell scents. It must be so hard to get customers because it's hard to sell a scent without being able to smell it firsthand, and something like this smaller brand doesn't have its product in every store around the country. I'd love to be a fly on the wall in a fragrance company's marketing meetings and get a glimpse of their return rate. 

Traveling: We are going on a fun trip next weekend for my birthday! I am looking forward to it! We also just booked a trip to Portugal! We fly into Lisbon. We have not done much else other than book our flights, but we have a few hotels we are considering and will go from there. I am so excited! If you have any recs, please let me know. We will stay in Cascais and potentially do Sintra and, of course, Lisbon. 

Quoting: 'Don't call me lucky. I've failed more times than you've tried.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

March Favorites


I am on the ball this month and getting my February favorites out on time! I'm glad March has ended because my favorites list was getting long! This is one you are going to have to scroll, scroll, scroll! I found many favorites from this past month and am excited to share them with you all. 

I round up my favorite things each month for a monthly favorites list. At the end of the year, I pull from each monthly list and create a yearly favorites list. Here is my 2024 favorites list. It's my way of keeping track of the very best things. The lists work because when I look back on the past few years, most things on each list are still my favorites. My only rule is that I don't repeat items from month to month or year to year, so there is no overlap. 

Red Light Mask// I will eventually do a full review of this red light mask since I have officially passed the 30-day mark, the threshold for when you are supposed to see results. I saw results after about two-ish weeks. My skin looks brighter/clearer, and my pores are less noticeable. In the long run, it's supposed to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. I have not noticed a big difference in that department, but hoping that will come with more use. I am going to lend it to my mom to try out for a month to see what it does for her skin for further 'research.' I was gifted this product with no strings attached. If I didn't like it, I would never share it. It is pricey, so the results have to be 'worth' the price tag, and I'm here to tell you that they are. I think this has done a similar job as something like a chemical peel, which is a few hundred dollars a pop, but this does not come with the downtime nor the slight burning/hot sensation that a chemical peel has. Different mechanisms and similar results- that's how I would justify the red light device price tag. My code SUMMERWIND gets you 10% off. I actually thought these masks seemed gimmicky when I first learned about them and saw influencers posting about them. But if you actually look into the science behind red light, it's not a gimmick; it's something that has been studied for many years. However, you have to be careful about what you buy because there are some gimmicky brands out there. The red lights have specific wavelengths that are effective. Because there is so much science behind this, it's important to only get a very legitimate brand that shares all of the details of their mask. Unfortunately, the 'legitimate' ones are pricier. I've also been putting it on my knees. This is not what you are supposed to do, so don't take my advice. But, if you read about red light, one of the benefits is that it can reduce pain and inflammation. I have bad knees due to a cheerleading injury in high school. I have fluid under my kneecaps. My knees can often get really swollen and uncomfortable. I can do things like get steroid shots and have them drained, which might be something I do down the road, but I can live with it for now. It's not debilitating, though sometimes I get self-conscious about the look of my swollen knees! Anyway, I haven't noticed any crazy improvement in my knees, but that's not what this mask is for. I figure why not try it out on my knees- it can't hurt! I will say it would be hard to tell with my knees. My activity level and a change in weather- that kind of thing makes it too variable to be able to do a proper before and after, so take all of this with a grain of salt. Again, don't do as I say- follow the directions! I love my red light mask; it's easy to use, and I've been so pleased with the results! 

Bluetooth Speaker// My dad has been a Bose fan for my entire life. Growing up, we had the computer speakers, the clock CD player, and most memorable is my dad's mini soundlink. He's had his current one for over 10 years and it still sounds great. He brings the mini speaker everywhere. It's like one of his 'things', and I love it. Even growing up, he would bring it to hotels, tailgates, etc. Bose sent me this one, and it's INCREDIBLE. I brought it over to my parent's house one evening to show them because I know how big of a fan he is (spoiler alert, I am getting him one for Father's Day,) and he loved it. He said, 'It sounds like you are sitting front row at a concert. We have Alexa devices around our house, which I typically play music on. The sound on the Bose is night and day compared to the echo devices. It's so crisp and clear, and when you turn it UP, the way it immerses you is crazy, considering its size. Anyway, I could not recommend this more, and it would make the BEST gift for someone who loves music and is often on the go. There are a few different sizes of travel speakers. The one I have is heavy but still portable. There are lighter-weight, smaller options, too, depending on your preference. I want to try their earbuds- they don't actually go into your ears, which is a selling point for me! 

Hand Soap// So many brands out there are making fancy hand soap these days. I can only assume the profit margins on this kind of thing are huge, and the desire is higher than ever post-pandemic. But, if there is one brand making their case, it's Baobab. Not only does this hand soap smell insanely good with notes of sea salt, maritime pine, and cypress, but the ingredients are skincare level. The glass is handblown, and the design is custom to the brand and differs from each city (scent). This is also a very large hand soap bottle, much larger than most hand soap bottles I've ever purchased. To give you an idea, a standard softsoap bottle is 7.5oz, and this is nearly 12oz. Anyway, no one needs fancy hand soap. Is it nice to have? Wonderful. It also makes a beautiful gift. I also have so many other hand soap recs, so I'll share more. There are lots of good ones at different price points.  

Silver Cable Bracelet// I randomly treated myself to this bracelet (as an early birthday gift) after I had been eyeing it for a while. I popped into the boutique when I was visiting my sister in Charlotte. I love the 'sculpted cable' line, and there are quite a few different iterations of this bracelet available. I tried on all of the different widths and styles. My mom, sister, and I all agreed that this was the prettiest on my wrist. It's the 7mm version, and I got the size medium, which fits a 6-6.5" wrist. 

Sandals// I hate that I love these. Each year, I order a pair of comfort sandals from a brand and end up returning them because they are not 'me.' I understand why they are so popular, though, because they are so incredibly comfortable. I got these, and the reason I love them is because they blend in with my feet. They don't stand out. In the past, I was ordering the 'cutest' options with big metallic buckles, different textures and fabrics, and colors. I love how these do not have metallic buckles. These are just very simple. While I still don't know that they are 'me,' the comfort is just too good; therefore, these are a win for me. They are suede, so I sprayed them with this shoe spray that I spray most of my shoes with. I can now literally step in puddles, and my shoes will be unaffected! 

Contour + Blush Duo// I've long been a fan of this makeup brand. I originally heard about it because I was at a wedding and admiring a girlfriend's makeup years ago. She said she was using this blush and contour duo, so I ordered it right then and there. This is their newer duo that has a touch of sheen to it. I don't want to say shimmer because shimmer is a bit of a turnoff. This is just glowy, natural, and beautiful. I got the 'starlit' duo. They are so easy to blend either with a brush or your finger. I personally use this brush to blend and love it. I have Merit makeup, too, and between this and Merit, I prefer this! Compared to Merit, this lasts longer on my face, but they have a similar look and somewhat similar feel. 

Hair Mask// I just finished this hair mask. It smells wonderful, is super hydrating, and makes my hair shiny and soft. It has a different texture from other hair masks I have used. It is very thick and almost chunky, which sounds weird, but it works somehow! 

Lip Liner// This is the BEST LIPLINER EVER. The color Beverly Hills is the *exact* color of my lips, so when I line my lips, it accentuates the outline without looking like I have anything on. It is the definition of 'no makeup makeup.' It also glides beautifully. I don't desire my lips to look any larger/fuller, but this just adds a touch of natural 'something' to my lips that I love. It's incredible! 

Cream Handbag// This is the spitting image of the Loro Piana Bale bag, but instead of $3k, it's $338 (use code FVSYDNEY15 to get that price). It's beautifully made, and the creamy leather is warm without skewing yellow. It has a removable crossbody strap, too, but I have enjoyed it without the strap thus far. 

Jelly Sandals// I was sent these and was skeptical of them. I liked the concept but wasn't sure how they would look on my feet. Well, I got them in and am not their biggest fan!! They are a rubbery material but not like the stiff jelly sandals we all wore in the '90s; these are soft and almost bouncy. They look so cute and will be the perfect beach/pool/lake sandals this summer. 

White Dress// This is the most classic little shift dress with sleeves. The white is entirely opaque, and the material is like a thick, stretchy jersey but looks like a structured crepe. It's 1960s perfection. The length is great and would be appropriate in a corporate setting (depending on height—I'm 5'6"). It also comes in navy blue. Since it was white, I sized up to a size 6 and am glad I did. It fits very comfortably. 

Striped Sweatshirt// I have been wearing this sweatshirt on repeat. I love the navy and white stripes. It's cropped without being a 'belly' sweatshirt. It looks great with leggings, shorts, and skorts. It has a nice crewneck- not too loose. The fabric is scuba-ish but very lightweight, so it will work well in the warmer months. This also comes in red, but I would love to see it in black or solid navy! 

Personalized Hairbrush // The BB team surprised me with this in the mail, and I love it. It feels nostalgic to me because it looks like something my mom would have put in our Easter basket when we were kids, straight from the Lillian Vernon catalog. Do you need a personalized mini brush? No, but it's fun! It's a cute idea to keep in the back of your mind for the holiday season, too. 

Embroidered Quilted Jacket// This jacket is stunning and the type of piece people will stop and ask about. It's classic and sophisticated but also easy and casual. I could not love this special piece more. 

Sneakers// These sneakers are beyond comfortable and a great neutral fashion sneaker. They are something you could wear walking 10k+ steps in on a sightseeing trip, and they match with pretty much everything. Someone asked me how they differ from my New Balance 327's. They have a different shape, but besides that, the New Balance 327's I have are a 'cool tone' colorway. These are warm tones, so they pair better with different things. These are a touch more comfortable than the NB's but a little heavier than the NB's (not a negative, just an observation). 

Denim Dress// This is the cutest little denim dress. You can read my full blog post about it and how I styled it here


2025 Monthly Favorites:

Check out my yearly favorites... 

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Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Pretty Rugs

my cutie!!! 

I've been browsing rugs lately. Whenever I get 'bored' with my home decor, I usually look at rugs. It's the easiest way to change up the look of a room without having to buy a bunch of new things. You can just roll up the old rug, save it, and swap it out again at some point.

One thing I'm particular about is buying wool rugs. They are a natural fiber, and wool rugs are easy to maintain and keep clean, especially with a dog! I even have a wool rug in our entryway that gets a lot of foot traffic, and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. The only 'annoying' thing about wool rugs is that they tend to be pricier than other fibers. 

Anyway, since I have been browsing rugs, I wanted to share some that have caught my eye. Rugs tend to be a costly home decor item, but many of the ones I am sharing today are on the relatively lower end of the price range. 


 

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