Monday, April 6, 2026

March Favorites

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 to create an annual favorites list. In 2025, I broke down my list into three parts: BeautyFashion, and Home and Misc. 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. 

Flats// I love these flats because they feel on trend but still lean classic. I'm not going to partake in the mesh shoe trend, but I feel like this is a more classic take on that look. Not only do I love how they look, but they are incredibly comfortable and beautifully made. The sole bends so much that they feel like they are a part of my feet when walking. 

Sweatshirt// This brand is new to me, and I'm a fan of their 100% cotton lounge pieces. They are so comfortable and well-made. I am particularly fond of this sweatshirt, which is the perfect amount of oversized without looking sloppy. I love the high neck- it's almost a mockneck but not quite. 

Rain Jacket// This cheery yellow color makes me so happy. It comes in more neutral shades, but there is just something so fun about a brightly colored slicker. It's a spring staple. The swing shape is simple and classic. 

Foot Cream// I'm getting my feet in summer shape with this foot cream. Could you use your regular moisturizer on your feet? Absolutely. I was curious about this cream, and it delivered. I have been loving products with urea, which hydrate while gently exfoliating. It has made my feet so soft and smooth! 

Blow Dry Mist// This is SO good. This will definitely be making the end of the year favorites list. The mist is so light- like hairspray, almost. I spray it on my damp hair before I blow-dry. It has a very light, pleasant scent. I used it the entire time I was in Florida, and it never made my hair frizz in the southern humidity. It's truly amazing. It makes my hair so soft! I use this with the Wella Spray, but I think you could use either one. 

Lip Plump in Pink Poppy// I love this lip product and have collected it in many colors over the years. Poppy has always been my favorite color. This is *pink* poppy, which is just that. It's more of a pink coral than poppy, which is a true coral hue. It's so pretty, and dare I say, I prefer it to poppy. My new top favorite! 

Beach Tote// This is such a cute beach tote that comes in many colors and styles. You can wipe it down, and it comes with a pouch you can stash your phone or things like lip gloss, sunscreen, etc. It's well-made and large, so you can fit a towel and anything else you may need at the pool or beach. 

Swimsuit// I absolutely love this print. It comes in many different pieces, but I was drawn to the swimsuit. It's such a simple silhouette, but it is flattering and well-made. It's fully lined, and the booty coverage is perfect- it's modest without feeling too covered up. 

Swimsuit// This swimsuit is like the Spanx of swimwear. When you pull it on, it feels tight- almost like it may be a little snug, and you feel like you maybe ordered the wrong size. But, once it's on, it sculpts and shapes like nothing I've ever worn before. When I wear this, I feel so secure and held in. You can jump in and out of water, swim, play games like beach volleyball without a care in the world- this swimsuit is not budging! This really gives me a confidence boost. The booty is full coverage, and that's where I would make the only edit, I wish it were cut with a touch less coverage- truly just a touch. I fully understand why the bum is very full coverage because it really lifts and sculpts the bum, so it's not losing points for this, but just my two cents. 

Necklace// This necklace is just FUN! I love how it adds lots of color to even the simplest of outfits. It's a fun piece to have for spring and summer. This is the 22mm. 

Fish Earrings// This is another fun piece! They are so unique and come in many colors. They are lightweight and very comfortable to wear. They really make a statement and are so fun for a vacation by the water. 

Disinfecting Wipes// These just launched, and I've been wiping down my kitchen and bathrooms with them when I need to do a quick clean! We typically use the Force of Nature spray and a microfiber cloth, but these are best for quick messes or a quick tidy. I love the pretty dispenser. I have one in my car, the bathrooms, and in the kitchen! I love this brand. I wish they would create a small keychain dispenser with a few I could hook on Henry's leash. A bird pooped on me during my walk with Henry the other day (lol, but also ew), and I really wish I had a wipe on hand to get it off quickly! 

Hat// This hat has become my entire warm-weather personality. I feel so chic in it, and not only that, but it's so functional as the brim is wide and really covers my face and chest. I'm all about sunscreen, but a hat is often necessary in the summer months. I really love this brand. It's pricey, but the styles are so simple and fabulous. 

Pullover// This is a classic and something I've been reaching for nonstop. I love the ribbed texture and, of course, the blue-and-white stripes. The shawl-style collar elevates it from a typical sweatshirt. I got a small, it runs very roomy! 

2026 Monthly Favorites:


Check out my yearly favorites... 


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, April 3, 2026

Weekend Wish List

Some items of note... 

- I love the raffia version of this Handbag, but the leather version is maybe even more stunning! 

- I haven't tried this brand yet, but it's on my radar as I am seeing it everywhere. This Deodorant is intriguing because it has skincare properties. 

- So interested in this new scent from S+S. There is a Deodorant + Body Wash + Body Spray Trio, which is perfect for travel. My code is SYDNEY15. 

- Added these Eye Patches to my cart as they are my go-to brand, and this is a new formulation! I can't wait to try. My code SUMMERWIND should work on these! 

Some items of note... 

- This Blue Linen Dress is stunning. I love applique, and it can be nearly impossible to find at this price point. 

- This Blow Dry Mist is one of the best hair products I've ever used. It smooths my hair and adds so much shine. I love how it smells, too! 

- I saw these Cream Croc Sandals in person, and they are even better than online photos.  

- I recently got a sample of this silver mountain Fragrance  and wore it while I was in Florida. I love it! It's very fresh, citrusy, and clean. 


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! 

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Lately



I could not get over the vibrancy and lushness of all of the plants and foliage in Naples! Absolutely gorgeous! 

I cannot believe we have reached April! Although April's weather can be questionable at times, I feel like we have officially made it through the worst of the worst weather-wise, and what a relief! I am so excited to see buds, leaves, and greenery starting to pop up! Over the years, I have developed a love for gardening and planting things. I am not good at it, but it truly makes me so happy! I can't wait to clean everything up and plant some new things! It also brings me great joy that it seems our peach tree made it through the crazy winter!!! We randomly bought a peach tree on clearance at Home Depot a few years ago. We assumed it was for our zone, but realized it was not! Somehow, this peach tree has absolutely flourished. It's huge now. I cannot get over it. We haven't gotten it to grow fruit, but my fingers are crossed this is the year! 

I just got back from Florida yesterday. I had the best time. Our family friend invited my mom and me down for the week, and I loved Naples! It was so nice that our family friend knows everything about the area, as she has been coming for years, so she showed us so many great places to eat, drink, shop, and relax! We had the best time. 

My mom is a champ for getting home and immediately going into Easter prep mode, as my parents host Easter every year. We always have a ham dinner on Easter with lots of family and friends, which is always so nice! I am so looking forward to it! 

Next week, my husband and I head to San Francisco to visit my sister and brother-in-law! I am so excited. It's my birthday trip, as my birthday falls right when we return home. So fun. We did Newport, RI last year for my birthday, and I have really enjoyed traveling for the occasion... the best gift!

I have a truly packed calendar through May. I love being busy, but I also love downtime, and I always need a good recharge. I feel a little frazzled this week, just getting home from Florida and turning around and leaving again next week! All great things, though, this is definitely not a complaint! 

I still owe you all a 30a travel guide, and I'll do one for Naples, too! 




Wearing: I got all of my outfits uploaded to ShopMy so you can see everything I wore in Florida! I will share more here and there on my website, too, but there are many outfits! Here are two of my travel outfits and one I wore to lunch one day! 

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: One of my favorite salads ever is from Colangelo's in Pittsburgh. It has an incredible white balsamic dressing. I replicated it at home using this white balsamic I found at Whole Foods, and it's wonderful! It's a little sweeter than dark balsamic, so a little goes a long way. I add olive oil, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt. It's so simple and fresh-tasting. 

Drinking: This carrot margarita recipe sounds unique and interesting. It would be fun to serve this on Easter! 

Sale: Shopbop is having their 20% off spring sale with code SPRING20, and today is the last day! 

20% off Baublebar personalized jewelry this week only! 

Watching:
 Have you all seen the Summer House drama going on?! I haven't seen the latest episode, I am behind on TV! I don't watch a ton of reality TV, but Summer House is one I have watched since it premiered many years ago. On my flight, I watched The Housemaid, a movie based on the novel, and it was good! Maybe not the best movie I have seen, but well done and kept my attention the entire length! 
Loving: This water bottle is SO good. As much as I love my Stanley, this puts it to shame when it comes to traveling. It has a handle, holds a lot, isn't overly heavy, has a straw, doesn't spill, and truly keeps water cold. I left it in the car for hours in the Florida heat. It was hot to the touch on the exterior, and yet the water inside was ice cold. I have not had an insulated water bottle work so well to chill drinks! 

Wanting:
Saw this adorable terry dress in the store and have been thinking about it ever since! The most beautiful spring/summer tablecloth! This hydrangea tabletop collection is right up my alley! This top is much more than I would typically spend on a white top, but wow, do I love it. This is such a cute gingham jacket! The bandana trend continues to capture my attention, and this silk one is beautiful and subtle. This white linen dress is calling my name! I've been so into ikat lately, and this skirt is calling my name! This is an adorable swimsuit cover-up. This is such a pretty tablecloth for outdoor dining! I wore this dress last year on my birthday trip and it is still one of my very favorite dresses! It's now back in the prettiest chartreuse color! A cute and classic, but still interesting white dress! These pants are such a good La Ligne look for less! This sunscreen set is such a good deal and contains one of my all-time favorite spray sunscreens! My fave eye patches have a new type that is 'extra' depuffing and cooling. I am definitely ordering these to try! My code SUMMERWIND should work on these! I saw this dress while I was in Naples and fell in love with it! It's even better in person! Crazy pricey olive oil that I just know I would LOVE. I love elastic waist shorts that you can just throw on with a tee in the summertime and these are so fun. This dress has Samantha Stevens written all over it! I love the 3D look of this cocktail dress. The brand 'Mother' makes this sweater and it's embroidered with the brand name. I'm thinking this could be such a cute Mother's Day gift for the martini loving mom! These dainty diamond and gold earrings are under $100 and perfect for daily wear. The cutest cardigan for a golf-lover. Added this cardigan to my cart because it's the perfect spring layer! Heading on vacation? These earrings are SO fun! Love this as a swimsuit coverup! Lots of good J.Crew new arrivals, I'm loving: this chartreuse dress, this pink dress, and this swimsuit. Just saw these sandals in the store and they're so much better than they look online! They're more of a cream and have a croc-style texture. This quilted jacket is perfect. No notes. A fun take on a flag sweater

Pittsburgh: The NFL Draft is coming to Pittsburgh April 23rd- 25th. Have any of you gone to the draft before? My husband and I are excited to (hopefully) go! It's free entry, you sign up with the NFL One Pass app, and show up (whenever you want), so we are wondering if we will be able to get in, or if it may be too crowded. I honestly have *no* idea about how this is all going to go down here in our city, but I'm more excited to just see the hustle and bustle of our city during this period! What a cool opportunity for our city. So thankful for the many people here in Pittsburgh who have been working around the clock for months, even years, to show off our city in the best light! 

Amazon Rec: I soooo badly miss incandescent light bulbs. Lighting affects me so much and I have not found a single lightbulb that replicates an incandescent bulb perfectly. I have been using these, which are good, but kind of expensive for a lightbulb. Most recently, I found these, which are the same, but cost a lot less, so I've been pleased with them. Neither of the bulbs I mentioned flicker (which is sooooooo important to me). Again, they are not perfect, but they're the best I've found in this forever search! 

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: Very curious about this candle as it sounds like a dead ringer for one of my fave candles, Nest's Cedar Leaf and Lavender. This is a fraction of the price, though! 

Quoting: 'An inch of movement is better than a mile of intentions.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Beachwear I Love





Similar Linen Coverup// Necklaces (use code SYDNEY20)// Swimsuit // Hat

I know it’s not quite swimsuit season yet, but after two trips to Florida in the past few months, I’ve found myself browsing more than usual. I’m not someone who spends hours at the pool or beach, but I do love being outside, just with a bit more coverage and a little less sun. Most of my tan comes from long walks in the warmer months anyway.

Lately, I’ve realized how few swimsuits in my closet I actually love. Too many are ill-fitting, stretched out, or just past their prime. I'm overdue for a refresh wth both suits and coverups. There are so many chic options out right now, so I thought I’d share a few that have caught my eye.

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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