Cheers to Friday and to a long Memorial Day Weekend!
This week was packed and I didn’t get much sleep so I am very ready to pour myself a big ‘ol bottle glass of vino….. on our friends rooftop in Chicago!

We are flying up to my favorite place late tonight and flying back Monday afternoon, so it’s a shorter trip than I had hoped, but I haven’t been back since October and I am SO FREAKING EXCITED.  I can already feel the tears welling up in my eyes when those plane wheels hit the ground.  This weekend 1 year ago was the weekend we moved which is so crazy to me because I feel like we’ve only been gone about 6 months.

Luckily the weather wont be that great, because if God gave me a “perfect Chicago Summer weekend” I probably wouldn’t even get back on the plane.  (Last summer I literally delayed my flight and just stayed extra days at my friends place because I couldn’t get myself to leave.  Yep.  True.)

:: Outfit of The Day, Two Ways :: 

I have some favorite shorts to share with you today! That are 30% off this weekend! 
When I love something I always buy two, whether it’s another color or print or style or just the exact same thing, and these shorts and tops are no exception.  I have no shame in wearing the same thing but a different color or print, especially when it is perfect summer basics that you can wear over and over again.

These 3/4 sleeve shirts are that amazing jersey fabric that feels like butter and are from my favorite Old Faithful -aka- Old Navy so you know the price can’t be beat. They are on sale for TEN DOLLARS right now!
My love of elastic waist shorts knows no bounds, and these J.Crew shorts are so freaking comfy. They run VERY LARGE (I had to go down two sizes) which is always great in my mind because not only are they elastic but then you are in the smallest size ever and can feel ah-mazing about your summer bod and dropping two sizes overnight, amiright? But really – size down big time.
another thing to get excited about with J.Crew – they are lowering prices this year! 

//  STRIPED 3/4 SLEEVE TOP  //  PINK LINEN SHORTS  //  KENDRA SCOTT NECKLACE  // TORY BURCH SANDALS
top size Small,  shorts size XXS – I suggest going down two sizes! 

And outfit 2.0 below!

// WHITE 3/4 SLEEVE TOP  //  GINGHAM SHORTS   currently 30% off//  TORY BURCH SANDALS  //  TORTOISE NECKLACE  also 30% off right now! // 
top size Small, shorts size XXS – I suggest going down TWO sizes in the shorts ! 

:: DWTS Finale ::
The Dancing With the Stars Finale was this week.  It amazes me how many powerhouse acts and performances they pack into their finales!

It was also a shocking winner, with Normani from Fifth Harmony getting THIRD place, Grandpa Rossi of the Cubbies getting 2nd, and Emma and football player Rashad getting first.    I had hoped for Normani and Val to win – they were amazing.

But more importantly, they put Heather Morris in a million dances, and in a record first – she did an entire number with all of the pro female dancers.  It was INSANELY amazing and made me so sad that her and Maks got kicked off so early because she would have been incredible to watch all season.

I’ll stop with just 2; you know I can get carried away with my DWTS clips!

:: BAREFOOT CONTESSA NEW EPISODES ::
My girl Ina is back! Starting this Sunday, she has new episodes of Barefoot Contessa: Cook Like a Pro.

You all should know this though because you should be following her gem of an instagram.  Who needs motivational quotes when you can have photos of adorable Jeffrey with loving captions or gorgeous scenery and tablescaping with sweet little Ina musings!? I just love her.

:: NORDSTROM HALF YEARLY SALE ::

My favorite store in the whole wide world is having their half yearly sale! I tried really hard to narrow things down but my goodness there is just SO MUCH goodness to go around!

DRESSES UNDER $100 : 
OFF THE SHOULDER MAXI   //  EYELET TIE FRONT  // BCBG ROMPER // HALTER MIDI DRESS  this one is on it’s way to me! // LACE SLIPDRESS  //  TWIST BACK FLORAL  //  ONE SHOULDER MAXI  // HIGH-LOW SHIFT DRESS  love. and under $50! // HYDRANGEA MAXI  under $40  // JERSEY ONE SHOULDER MAXI  // 

MORE DRESSES AT CRAZY DISCOUNTS TO LOVE : 
REBECCA MINKOFF OFF THE SHOULDER  // FLORAL TIE FRONT DRESS   // TED BAKER FIT AND FLARE  //  FLORAL FIT AND FLARE  //  THEORY BLACK LACE DRESS
JACQUARD KNIT DRESS 

My favorite of all of the dresses: this classic beauty 40% off!

// DIAGONAL STRIPE DRESS // 

:: TOPS :: 
// EQUIPMENT SLEEVELESS BLOUSE  // GINHAM BACK TEE  //  JOIE SILK TOP  // NAVY EMBELLISHED TANK  //

My favorite coat from fall is 30% off and also available in black.

// RALPH LAUREN BELTED DRAPE FRONT COAT // 

:: BAGS ::
TORY BURCH TOTE  //  CLARE V STRIPED TOTE // KATE SPADE POMS // TORY BURCH WALLET //  PINK GRAPHIC CLUTCH 

:: SHOES ::

COLORFUL ANKLE EMBELLISHED SANDALS  // EMBELLISHED HEELED SANDAL  // POM SANDALS // SAM EDELMAN T STRAP HEELED SANDALS  // TORY BURCH ESPADRILLE // HUNTER BOOTS  // CORK HEEL + POP OF COLOR // BACKLESS MULE

…. and we all know the Memorial Day Weekend sales are just beginning!!

:: WEEKEND LINK LOVE ::

I laughed so hard at this: If face wash commercials were realistic. 

David, the Brit from Million Dollar Listing LA, is getting married and his fiance had a Troop Beverly Hills bridal shower.  UM. Jealous.

Instant ways to slim down your BBQ this weekend.

If you loved The Crown, here is what Season 2 will be all about. 

Love Actually sneak peek! I am so excited!

14 Lemon Cocktails to get you summer ready. 

UM. My wish last week for more Big Little Lies is halfway coming true! And it involved Blake Lively!

This Scott Disick in Cannes stuff is just ridiculous. 

but other than Scott, there’s plenty of beautiful fashion everywhere else in Cannes. 

11 commonly mispronounced words you likely say daily. (what!? its “fort” not “for-tay”???)

I hope you all have a great weekend!!!

Cheers to Friday!!!

I wanted to share a new outfit with a fun pair of shorts for summer.
Stripes + Florals are two of my favorite trends for Spring and Summer, so I decided to combine them into one look!  These shorts can easily be dressed up, and they definitely make more of a statement than just your regular pair of shorts.  I also love that you can tie the bow off to the side of in the center and give it an entirely different look.
The pearl studs are my new go-to earring for every day.  They feel fancier than my tiny gold studs and I get compliments on them every day!   Also, my brown leather clutch (that comes with a chain to make it a cross-body bag) is on sale for 50% off!



// TIE WAIST FLORAL SHORTS // fit true to size or slightly small, I am wearing a 2
// STRIPED TOP //  runs true to size or slightly large, I am wearing S
// PEARL LOGO STUD EARRINGS //        // SUNGLASSES, same in a different color, $12 //
// SAM EDELMAN CLUTCH //   on sale for 50% off!!      // TORTOISE TORY BURCH SANDALS // 
necklace is super old and from a random website about 9 years ago – I always get asked so I’m trying to find the name! Moon & Lola has great similar options (and a million places now really!) 

I am going to City Winery tonight with friends to see Heather McDonald!
I have never been to City Winery so I am excited about that, and I have also listened to Heather’s podcast for a long time so I’m looking forward to her stand up!

Speaking of Heather McDonald, Kate Casey posted this image in the Heather McDonald “Juicy Scoop”  Facebook group and I laughed so hard.

Harry Dubin (of RHofNY) is even on Southern Charm! How does this guy get around like that!?

:: LINK LOVE :: 

9 summer cocktails under 200 calories.  Drink up! 

 I am never one to miss the USA Pageant (or any pageant for that matter!) Tune in this Sunday and check out the contestants here.

The hunt for the one piece suit just doesn’t stop, y’all.  Sorry not sorry… I have more to share.  I just keep finding cute suit after cute suit! Including knock off’s of the Marysia Scallop suit! 
ONE  //  TWO //  THREE  //  FOUR  //  FIVE  // SIX  //  SEVEN  //  EIGHT

I really want to make GP’s chicken salad – the spice blend sounds like it gives it so much flavor. 

Oh em gee! Revenge co-stars Josh Bowman and Emily Van Camp are engaged!

Gimme this under $90 printed caftan to wear beach or poolside! 

Did you see Steve Harvey’s memo to his staff? Wowza. Worth a read.  Yikes.  (and his follow up comments after it leaked here.)

I am in. love. with the ombre bottom of this maxi dress. 

For any fellow Dancing with The Stars fans, Peta discusses her post-baby bod.

A pastel gingham cold shoulder dress to die for, for a complete steal! Even the waist detail is perfect. 

I’ll read anything involving Ina, including what she eats for breakfast (which actually shocked me! So plain?!)

I have an old dress version of this blue romper in grey, and have worn it for over 8 years;
this color blue is piercingly beautiful! 

This necklace would add a pop of color and dress up any outfit. 

Demi Lovato collaborated with Kate Hudson for a Fabletics Collection.

This blue and white printed maxi is uber romatic. 

What a 20 something who has her sheyite together cooks during the week. 

Rumors are already swirling about Ryan and Kelly Ripa fighting (but I don’t believe it!)
also, I had no idea Ryan had a serious girlfriend! She is a chef and apparently just moved in! 

Ladylike and cream gingham for only $100 

A guide for how often you should clean everything in your house. (Oops. But I do make the bed every morning!) 

Meghan and Harry made their first public appearance! Smooching and all!

I love this romper that is on sale for 30% off; can we get a leeetle more of a discount please!? 

Jimmy Fallon, Chris Stapleton, and Kevin Bacon perform a version of ZZ Top. 

Striped dresses for days!!  All at or under $100 ! 
ONE  //  TWO  //  THREE  //  FOUR  //  FIVE  //  SIX  //  SEVEN

Ludacris suprrised his mom and renovated her house for Ashton Kutcher’s show My Houzz. (I have a love for Ludacris and don’t know why? But I really love him.) 

I hope you all have a great weekend
and a great Mother’s Day!

Cheers to Friday!
And Happy Cinco de Mayo!

I am looking forward to a low-key, low-booze, laid back weekend
after having a fun filled weekend of yeas to every french fry and cocktail last weekend!
#Balance

fast forward to me at a derby party eating my face off….

Everyone asked about my wine cooler from our party last weekend and where it was from.

It’s from this incredible local spot.  Every time I go I find something I want.  And the prices are insanely amazing.  It’s called “Nancy’s”.
As in….. my Mother’s.  Sorry to disappoint. I had to say it that way because when my friends were in town everything they pointed to and asked where I got it I kept saying my mom’s so I changed it to “Oh that!? That cute store I told you about, Nancy’s!”

My parents found it at a second hand store 15 or 20 years ago.  So of course, I have no way to find another!
I rounded up a collection of other beverage coolers for you to peruse though! And I am on the hunt myself for one just like it, so if anything even better shows up you’ll be the first to know!
// BEVERAGE COOLER // 

Something not from Nancy’s is this adorable off the shoulder top!
Zara can be really overwhelming, but it’s worth it for the amazing pieces at inexpensive prices that they always have.  I snagged this top last weekend and am so excited to have it for summer. It would be perfect for any Memorial Day/4th/Labor Day party!
I wore it with these fun earrings – I got them in navy but they come in several cute colors and I may have to get another color myself.  There are only so many dangly earrings I feel comfortable in, and these are lightweight and can be dressy or casual.
everything I am wearing with the exception of the sandals is under $50!

// ZARA OFF THE SHOULDER TOP //  // CARNATION EARRINGS //  // WHITE JEANS //
// TORTOISE TORY SANDALS //  // SUNGLASSES (ON SALE $8!) //

I love the cute little ties on the sleeves, too!

And I really do love all of the colors of these earrings…. I’m trying hard not to snatch another color!

// CARNATION EARRINGS // 

:: FRIDAY LINK LOVE ::

The CUTEST pink New Balance sneakers in ALL sizes for only $65. 

Kate Middleton’s stylist got married, so I loved to see what her dress looked like! 

A pretty floral raincoat would be perfect right now for all this rain! 

Eden confirms she is not returning to the RHOBH next season (to the surprise of likely no one). 

I want to live in this tie neck top.  I can see myself in it already. 

This 3 day spring detox actually sounds delicious (don’t worry it involves food and chewing!)

 Such a fun colorful print with a peplum hem (and bows!) – perfect to pair with shorts or jeans.
They have the same print in this gorgeous skirt with a side bow too.
ooo! and this scarf!! I can’t get enough of this print. 

The goop fast food guide.  

Love this twist on the straw handbag – so fun. (and this blue version too!)

Jimmy Kimmel crying while talking about his son’s health crisis really pulled my heartstrings. 

This suit looks identical to Cameron’s adorable one from Southern Charm! 

Blue and white stripes + poms + a dress is all I need in life. 

I mentioned Monday I had no idea what the theme was for the Met Gala because people were all over the place, so this article informed me of it and who blatantly ignored it. 

I am obsessed with this bikini – simple, clean, sexy. 

Kourtney K steps out with a 23 year old boxer.  

Chambray slides for under $20! 

I’m really ready to know more about this whole Chris Soules situation. 

These sandals are such an amazing dupe for the designer pair it’s crazy! 

Happy Cinco de Mayo and Have a great Derby Weekend!

Cheers to many margaritas with friends and no hangover mañana!