Thursday, May 28, 2026

Lately

Got to sleep in on Sunday morning. The best! 

Car ride with Hen to go for ice cream!

Dari Delite in Bridgeville is one of the best ice cream places in Pittsburgh! I love the no-frills, old-school feel. I always get the 'monkey in the middle'. Henry gets the pup cup, of course. 

Cherries are SO good right now. I can't stop! 

Little Tokyo. My favorite meal in all the world. 

A stop at Janoski's farm out by the airport. This is a new-to-me spot. Their pickles are some of the best I've ever had!! 

A little caffeine for a crowd!

Road trip necessities! 

Well, that was a quick week! Did you all have a good long holiday weekend? We made the best of it despite the weather. We popped over to Ohio to hang out with my husband's family for one night, and then we got together with some friends one evening, had a delicious Little Tokyo dinner with my sister while she was still in town, and had a cookout at my parents'. 

This weekend, I plan to do a little organizing, run a few errands, and tackle our gardening, since it looks like we are finally having better weather! We don't have any big plans, which is very exciting to me! We are going to cook dinners in, and I hope to be a bit lazy! 

We are celebrating my aunt and uncle's birthday this evening, which will be fun! Otherwise, not much to report over here. I can't believe it is almost June!


Knit Top (on sale)// Pants (use code SYDNEY15)// Bag
Wore this outfit to Lucatino with my husband, sister, and cousins last week! I was gifted this Bag, and I love it SO much. It's leather woven to look like caning. 


I partnered with J.Crew Factory over on IG to announce their new store opening in East Liberty. I snagged this bag while shopping there to create the reel. It's adorable! There were so many good deals. It's worth stopping into the store; they had a big selection, and then you can pop over to Cava next door like we did! 

Wearing: This clutch finally arrived after I ordered it almost a month ago. The quality is great, and I love the shape, but I am returning it. The color is more of a lime green. It is pretty, don't get me wrong, but not what I was looking for. I was hoping for a warmer tone. I do also think I need a strap with something like this. I found this chain and was going to have my cobbler attach it to the bag, but honestly, it was more effort than I think the bag was worth. 

You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website!

Eating: A Cava opened in East Liberty, and I finally tried it, and it is even better than I was expecting. I *need* them to open in the South Hills. 

Reading: I've definitely wanted to partake in more of the 'analog' movement, so I subscribed to a few print magazines this week. I am all about things that keep me off my phone! I figured it would be nice to bring them to the pool or even just flip through them to wind down before bed. I haven't subscribed to a magazine in ages, so I am excited.

Sale: You all know I love Celisse polish. It's my go-to and truly better than anything else, in my opinion! They don't do sales, but I was finally given a discount code, SYDNEY15, for 15% off. They didn't tell me how long this will last! My favorite color is Vanity (baby pink shade front and center in the photo above).

Watching:
 I'd be remiss if I didn't bring up the Summer House reunion. My husband and I have both been watching for years. It was a doozy! 

Listening: This song, Sand Drawing by Judah Earl, is stunning. Listen to it with the volume up. It sounds like it belongs in a movie. I have listened to quite a bit of his music in the last few days, and it's just so beautiful. 
Loving: This set of popcorn seasonings sounds so good! I wish they were sold separately. Yuzu black pepper, miso scallion, and truffle parmesan are calling my name. I love popcorn! 

Dermstore sent me this set, and I think it's such a great deal if you are a skincare lover, looking for a good gift idea, or looking to try a variety of brands and products without breaking the bank. Altogether, these products would cost $226 if you bought them separately! My code is SUMMERWIND but because this is already on sale, it won't work on this! 

Wanting: The biggest fashion news this week is that Tuckernuck launched another collaboration with Nantucket Reds! I'm eyeing the sweater! Lilly has so many good new arrivals, and this blue whale dress is my top pick! This skirt looks like a Coco Shop skirt but is half the price. These slides are the prettiest color and unique! If I had an upcoming event worthy of this dress, I would totally splurge. The hydrangeas and that upward scoop neckline are divine! Unfortunately, I don't, but someone should order it! Love the look of these dark wash jeans! This woven tote is adorable. This top has a steep price tag, but it is *perfect*. Such a cool, but classic bangle bracelet. Unique flat summer sandals that I think I'd wear on repeat. A great woven leather bag. A very cute lobster sweater on sale! Pretty flat gold sandals to pair with everything! This linen tank is a good basic. 

Pittsburgh: I had my first Pap's (Penn Avenue Pizza and Steaks) cheesesteak, and it was SO good. The hype is worth it. I thought the pizza was good, but there is better in Pittsburgh. The cheesesteak is the best in the city by a mile. It's right near Children's Hospital.

Amazon Rec: These are on repeat again this year. They are so incredibly comfortable. They have a padded footbed, and I love that they are not overly chunky.

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!

Quoting: 'Ready is not a feeling, it is a decision. // See more of my favorites, here.

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Zara Finds

I don't usually do a Wednesday blog post, but I thought I would pop this up as I have come across so many good Zara finds lately. I am not a huge Zara shopper, since we don't have one in Pittsburgh, and I usually find it's best to try things on because sizing can be so varied, but these pieces are all too good! 







You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Cute Summer Sweaters


(This color is last year's version. I am linking to what is in stock this year!)

I know many of you can lament the weather with me this weekend! It was chilly, rainy, and overcast. Thankfully, yesterday ended with a touch of sun and warmth! Living in Pittsburgh, a 'summer sweater' is almost as important as a winter one. We definitely experience cooler evenings, and my absolute favorite clothing combo is a sweatshirt or sweater with shorts. Over the years, I’ve collected some cute summer sweaters, and today I thought I would share a roundup of cardigans. I look for 100% cotton in summer sweaters and love something a little oversized that I can toss over whatever I’m wearing when the temperatures dip in the evenings. I especially love the look of a white tee and white jeans with a colorful cardigan layered over top.

I've been noticing quite a few summer sweaters out right now that are just adorable and the perfect staple to keep in your tote, or over your shoulders as we head into this new season! 



You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

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Friday, May 22, 2026

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- The most stunning Yellow Dress, perfect to wear for a black tie wedding!

- My favorite Nail Polish brand sent me a discount code to share with you all! SYDNEY15 for 15% off. They usually don't do codes and never have sales, so this is so exciting. The nail polish is relatively pricey, but it makes doing my nails so quick and easy. 

- Gingham is really having a moment. It is such a timeless print, and I especially love red or blue gingham! This Gingham Top is calling my name. It would be so simple and easy with white linen shorts.  

- This Striped Tunic Dress is on sale and a classic you could wear as a dress or as a swimsuit cover-up.

Some items of note... 

- This White Dres feels so polished, like something Grace Kelly would have worn! 

- These Raffia Heels are such a good Manolo Blahnik look for *much* less. 

- I love this Blue Dress. The color is so vibrant and fun for summertime. 

- This Gel Sunscreen feels like wearing almost nothing. It sinks in so quickly and is lightweight! It's on sale with my code SUMMERWIND. 

- These Seersucker Lounge Pants look so comfortable and come in a few classic colors! 

Holiday Weekend Sale Highlights
I'll continue to update this over the weekend! 

Dermstore// up to 25% off with my code SUMMERWIND. My top pick is this hair mist, and my mom's top pick is this plumping serum

Hill House// Extra 20% off select styles with code EXTRA20.

J. Crew// 40% off. My top recs: linen pants, linen shorts, and this linen shirt. I've worn all three so much over the last several years. They are staples and come in many colors. 

Lands' End// up to 50% off (they change their promo and code on a dime, so right now it's BLUEBERRY) but may change. I love this lightweight rain slicker and this lightweight cotton top

Net A Porter// up to 50% off. I love this sale that they do a few times a year, as this is when I snag shoes! These gold sandals are so fun, these black flats are a classic, and I'm thinking about ordering these ballet flats. This bag is on sale and in a color I have been eyeing! Lots of La Ligne on sale!

Over the Moon// Now, this is a brand I don't often shop from because I think of it as a wedding registry site, but it's beautifully curated. 15% off with code HAPPYSUMMER. 15% isn't a huge discount, but it's amazing when you consider that many of their items don't go on sale! I've been eyeing this hat!

Rhone// Big sale section with lots of current season items! Including one of my all-time favorite lightweight pullovers

Vineyard Vines// 30% off everything! I just got this cotton striped sweater, and it is amazing. I'll be wearing it on repeat. I sized up to a medium for a more oversized fit. 



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




You can find me on ShopMy, where I link all of my outfits, favorite finds, home decor, beauty, and more! I am constantly updating it with the latest! You can also follow me on the LTK app. Plus, you are able to access all of my posts, here, on my website! 

This content may contain affiliate links; when you click the link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost to you).
 

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