Drinks at a fave, Frick Park Tavern, before my aunt and uncle's birthday dinner!
Lunch with my mom at the mall!
Hope you are all having a wonderful week! It is my husband's birthday today, so we will be celebrating him, which is very easy to do! We are off to the eastern half of the state for a wedding this weekend. This past weekend, we had a really nice time just spending time at home and out and about with no big plans. It was great. We did a lot of work outside, planting and getting everything in good shape, now that the weather is finally wonderful! I actually couldn't get over the weather we had this weekend. It was cool in the mornings and evenings, and perfectly sunny in the afternoon, no clouds in the sky, and you just needed a sweatshirt. I actually cannot remember the last time I saw the sky so blue and cloud-free. I was mesmerized!
Not too much to report over here. Just chugging along with the usual work, workouts, walks with Henry, and dinners with my husband. No complaints, that's for sure! It's crazy we are in June, now! Time flies. We will have been married for 5 years at the end of July. I truly cannot believe it. In June, we have a few fun things on the calendar, but I am trying not to overload it like I did in the first half of the year.
My fave lightweight pullover (this color is last year)
The best workout top with a built-in bra! On Sale! I'm wearing a small.
Tuckernuck sent me a package to celebrate their Nantucket Reds launch, which was so exciting. This shirt was included, and I am SO bummed it is sold out!! I'm keeping an eye out to see if they do a restock, and I'll let you know.
Wearing: My mom and I had a fun little mall afternoon, and above are some of the things that caught my eye!
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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!
Amazon Rec: This chandelier looks so much like my Visual Comfort chandelier, it's crazy. Of course, you never know with Amazon, but it may be worth taking the gamble if you are in the market.
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 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.' // See more of my favorites, here.
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