Friday, February 14, 2025

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- I love my mirocurrent device so much. This is a smaller Microcurrent Device specifically designed for the eye area and the mouth. I'm so interested in it as my under eyes are my lease favorite part of aging so far! 

- I cannot get over this Bow Shoulder Top! There are matching pants, too. I love the colors and the print. It feels very old school Lilly. I love that they have been launching pieces with pastel colors rather than the neons that they have been doing for so many years! 

- The colors in this Silk Cashmere Scarf are gorgeous. This is a great look for less for a Hermes scarf! 

Some items of note... 

- This Caftan is another Lilly new arrival with gorgeous pastel colors! Add a grasshopper in hand and you're basically an extra in Palm Royale!

- I wanted these Brown Printed Pants last year but they sold out! This slightly updated version is in stock and I'm loving them! 

- In the warmer weather months, athletic skorts are my go-to daily uniform. They are so easy and look polished. I love this Athletic Skort. The scalloped details are too cute. Great for pickleball and golf, too! 


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, February 13, 2025

Lately

Henry got a bath so he is nice and clean for Valentine's Day!

Fun night out with a girlfriend this past weekend! Del Friscos 

Cozy but still colorful! 

Outfit I wore this weekend! These pants are on sale for under $40 and run TTS!

Got a new curling iron using my own code, SUMMERWIND. So nice, I bought it twice!

Fresh sheet Friday is my favorite day! Love these bamboo sheets SO much. 

Ummm... how are we halfway through February?! January felt SO long and now this month is flying! Are you all doing anything fun and exciting for Valentine's Day?! We are staying in and my husband is going to make a surf and turf dinner which will be lovely. Saturday we are going out to dinner with friends which I'm excited about. 

I've started to look forward to spring fashion. I'm actually not a huge fan of spring/summer clothing. When it comes to fashion, I love fall and holiday dressing. I actually think there are so many cute pieces coming out for spring from some of my favorite brands, though! Speaking of fashion, have you all seen some of the AW shows from fashion week? I've been drooling over some of them. I loved the Altuzzura show SO much. At about the 8:10 mark in the video, there is the most beautiful white dress I've ever seen. I can't stop thinking about it! Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta were a feast for the eyes, too. I liked to see some glamour and structure to pieces and a deep plum shade seemed to be woven throughout. So fun to look through! 

Sweater (use code SYDNEY10)// Cream Pants
Red Bag (use code THEBAGHAG)// Sunglasses

Wearing: I wore this simple outfit out the other night to visit my grammie, run errands with my mom, and then meet my husband and dad for dinner! Loving the somewhat milder weather we have been having because I have much more footwear options!! 

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Eating: I've never been a big cereal gal. Growing up, we were never allowed to have 'fancy' cereal, like fruit loops or cocoa pebbles. We were only really allowed Life cereal, but we didn't eat a ton of it growing up, and I think that's why I don't particularly go for it as an adult. My husband loves cereal, so we usually have a box of Quaker oats squares, which he likes. There is also the fact that I cannot stand milk.  I don't mind a little steamed and frothed whole milk in something like a cappuccino or macchiato, but cold regular milk, there is just no way. I also don't like cream in my coffee or milk substitutes. So, the thought of a bowl of cold milk also keeps me away from the cereal world. All that to say, we tried this Morning Summit cereal from Costco, and it's incredible. It's high in sugar, so it's almost like eating ice cream, but if you sat a bowl of ice cream in front of me or this cereal, it'd be a hard choice between the two. It's that good. It's also somewhat nutrient-dense compared with other cereals or even a bowl of ice cream. It has almonds and dried cherries, so it's not a total loss nutrition-wise. It reminds me more of granola than cereal because it's chunky and crunchy. You don't need milk to eat it. You can only get it at Costco; they have listings on Amazon and Walmart, but they're charging $20ish a box, which is crazy. Anyway, I don't know if we will rebuy it because it's just too delicious to keep in the house, but if you are a cereal person, check this out the next time you are at Costco. 

Reading: I had not heard of Librela until I saw a story about it on our local news this week. It's an injection for dogs to help with pain associated with arthritis. Apparently, there have been many adverse side effects reported. I am not an alarmist; with any drug or procedure, there are always going to be risks, and every dog is different, but I thought it was worth flagging for dog owners as something you might want to research on your own if it is ever recommended for your pup! 

Watching: My husband and I love Summer House on Bravo, so we are excited that it is back! I'm still watching The Pitt on HBO and enjoying it. I'm also still watching Scamanda (ABC) and Severance (Apple), so I have a lot of TV going on now, hah! I swear, there's either a ton of good TV at once, or nothing at all! I'm also looking forward to the new White Lotus season, which will come out on Sunday (HBO). 


Wanting: These loafers
are giving me spring vibes. The cutest hand towels... maybe ever. Love this short caftan- a perfect coverup! This dress is giving Veronica Beard for *much* less. The cutest little tealight holders under $10. An inexpensive Target find! The color I can't stop thinking about- I want it all! Conair is now making a red light mask, which is significantly less costly than other brands on the market. What do we think? Conair, while usually being lesser quality than brands like t3 is still always reliable, in my opinion! This scarf is currently in my cart- the colors are perfect for spring and summer. Such a cute cable cardigan

Pittsburgh: Some delicious eats this week were from Pizzaolo Primo- the most fantastic white pizza and the 'spicy diced chicken' ramen with knife cut noodles from Ramen King. Both are worth the visit! 

Amazon Rec: My hands are insanely dry. It's horrible! I've been pulling out all of the stops to nurse them back to normalcy, including using this cuticle balm. I usually put cuticle oil on my cuticles before bed, but I keep this balm in my kitchen junk drawer and apply it after I wash my hands. It's so easy to apply and perfect for situations like travel when you don't want to deal with oil. 

I ordered the tissue box cover on the right after not being able to find anything like it. I reluctantly spend the $75. A few days later, I came across the tissue box cover on the right for $22 so I decided to order it to see how it compares. While I like the $75 cover and think the print itself looks higher end, the $22 cover is nicer than I expected so I am returning the pricier option. I am all about buying the high quality option, but this is one of those examples where the higher price is just not totally worth it... the seams don't even match up and doesn't properly fit a standard tissue box. 

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: I got sent the fanciest candle this weekend from Baobab, a new brand to me. The vessel is hand-blown glass, the candle is hand-poured, and the wick is Egyptian cotton from Germany... I mean, I've never seen such a candle with so many different details!! 

Quoting: 'Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.' - George Washington //See more of my favorites, here.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

A Brand I Can't Get Enough Of


Me+Em has captured my attention since I first heard of the brand a few years ago. It's a British brand founded in 2009 and recently expanded into the US market. In December, I was sent a gorgeous dress and sweater from the brand, which was my first introduction, and I instantly fell in love. 

Overall, the brand is pricey, averaging around a few hundred dollars per piece, but most are under $500. However, the clothing and accessories are high-quality, and most styles are timeless but unique and interesting. 

I wanted to share my favorite finds with you all, as it is a brand you all will love! This is not sponsored; I'm just a big fan! 

You'll notice many pieces are simple and structured with lots of texture. These are the types of pieces I gravitate toward in any brand. I love that Me+Em has so many options that fall under that structured, textured category. 

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Two Pairs of Summer Shoes Worth Buying Now








Considering it's only around 35 degrees today, you probably think this post is unseasonably early. It is. However, these Espadrille Wedges are one of my favorite warm-weather shoes. Right now, they're on sale for $44, which is a steal! They're regularly priced at around $175. 

This shoe style is especially perfect in early spring/summer because they have toe coverage. They are also a saving grace in the middle of the summer if you are going somewhere and don't have time for a pedicure and want to avoid open-toed shoes! 

If you think the platform may be uncomfortable, it makes them *more* comfortable. I can walk easily in them for hours at a time. They also do really well on cobblestone streets. I personally prefer the platform wedges over my espadrilles without the platform (which are also on sale)! 

Though espadrille season is still a while away, it will be here before we know it. There are just 28 days until daylight savings begins (when the sun sets after 7 p.m.) and 38 days until spring!  

I treat the canvas with this spray to protect them and keep them looking fresh! It's the best spray, and I use it on many of my shoes. Just be sure to test an inconspicuous spot on the shoes before you spray the entire shoe. 

I'm sharing how I've worn these espadrilles in the photos above. I reach for them over and over. They are a timeless, classic shoe choice that pairs with so much! 

As for sizing, they run true to size. They only come in whole sizes. I have a size 39, which is my usual European size. If you are between sizes (sometimes I'm an 8.5 in US shoes, but always a 39 in European), you could choose the smaller size, as I find the 39 to feel slightly roomy at my toes.





The next pair of Sandals are not on sale, but they sold out quickly last year. I saw them at The Greenbrier last spring and had to have them. The heels are so unique, and they are incredibly comfortable. My mom loved them so much when I got them that my sister and I surprised her with the silver for Mother's Day last year. 

Manolo Blahnik is selling a pair right now that are nearly identical to these sandals but without the cool heel. They also have a higher-heel version. You could have almost 6 pairs of these sandals for the price vs. one pair of Manolos. I love a designer shoe as much as the next person, but these are such a quality look for less that I do not want the designer version!

I just ordered myself the 'soft gold' color. I love gold sandals; they dress anything up and match absolutely everything. 

For sizing, they run true to size. They are in US sizing, and I got an 8.5. Sometimes, I am a 9, so these run on the larger end of being true to size, so if between sizes, size down! I have regular-width feet, but I find these to run a little wide, so these may not be right for you if you have very narrow feet. I have the soft gold in my cart right now! 

If you are a new customer to the site, you can use code WELCOME15 for 15% off. If you are on the fence, don't wait too long on these, as they were sold out around April last year and never came back in stock all summer! 
 

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