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:: Friday Links ::


Cheers to Friday!! 









Daily Cup of Couture always posts the most gorgeous weddings from Vogue and Town & Country.  This Positano Wedding has me dreaming of going back ASAP.



Can you even imagine? Your Wedding in Positano?! I don’t think anything could top that. 










Mariah and her fiancé have split! 






I only care about this because I feel as though it will make her 8 part special that I am VERY eagerly anticipating that much better. 



I literally knew nothing about this man, including his name (the article says it’s James Packer), but seriously I can’t wait for her show!!! I’m expecting MTV Cribs Part II but 10x better because there are multiple hours of it! 





Life in Pieces premiered it’s second season last night on CBS and I laughed so hard.


I love this show so, so much.  


If you haven’t seen it – go watch season one.  It’s incredible. 


There are very few shows Kip and I both love, and this is one of them.  





Some favorite fashion finds for the weekend : 






I always love Vince Camuto’s clothes and shoes.


This high neck halter comes in 4 colors and is perfect to throw on with jeans and heels for a dressy night. 


// HIGH NECK HALTER //





This double face hooded coat is so chic. 


and it’s currently on sale for 35% off! 


// DOUBLE FACE HOODED COAT // 





for Home findings : 





I am in love with these gingham pillows.


Two for under $25?! Yes please! 


These would be perfect in our den (if it ever gets finished! New electrician comes Tuesday!) 


//  GINGHAM PILLOWS  // 






We are heading to Lake Geneva (in Wisconsin…. I forget that people here may not be familiar and someone thought I was heading to Europe for the weekend!) for Kip’s Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary.   There will be tons of family and it seems like everyone, including all of the grandkids, can make it so it should be so much fun.  I love spending time with his Grandparents;  I haven’t had living Grandparents in years and years, so it’s amazing to see the special dynamic between Kip and them. 





Lake Geneva is just a short drive from Chicago…..


….. and Southwest doesn’t have Change Fees….


so I think someone will be driving to Chicago to cheer on the CUBBIES on Sunday instead of driving to the airport 😀 





I mean.  In case you haven’t heard all over the universe, they haven’t been in the world series since 1945 and havent won since 1908, so you bet your ass if I’m driving distance I will be there! 



I leave you with some Man Crush Monday Fangirl Friday because Kris Bryant is EVERYTHING. 





he’s totally ryan gosling’ing this gif with a “hey girl”


and if I had any idea how to write on it with “hey girl” I would so just imagine I made it and it’s EVERYTHING


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and he’s been with his wife since he was 16.
I mean. seriously.
dreamboat. 
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Happy Weekend Y’all! 














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:: Friday Links ::

Happy Friday Y’all!

I really, really, really want to make this.

I started following Popsugar on Snapchat and when I saw them make it I immediately wanted to copy it.
Also – side note – who are your favorite Snapchat accounts to follow?
Let me know in the comments section because I have recently started enjoying it more (I really disliked following people other than close friends at first but now I am in to it)

This Body by Simone 20 minute at home workout is my new video to try out this weekend!



My BIG TIME favorite driving with the windows down song this week
it just makes you happy


My other favorite song this week is Lay It All on Me by Rudimental ft. Ed Sheeran


I realize neither of these are new, but I recently joined Spotify and have loved it for finding more music.
I just added the new Kings of Leon album and really like it so far;  I was obsessed with their last album.

The Tory Burch Private Sale ends today and there is still so much good stuff! 
I am in love with these black pumps with the surprise touch of gold + the logo under the heel.  
They are definitely staples you’ll wear forever. 


We have our first few days of cool temperatures arriving so I’m excited to wear some real fall clothes this weekend!

Although I’m pretty sure I have been the only one that is completely 100% fine with record heat this month.  It has been 12 years since I have had a fall like this and Kip and I are TOTALLY fine with it. We are back visiting family next weekend in Lake Geneva, so I’m glad we are getting back up to 80 again this Sunday 🙂
I’m sorry but when you live in Chicago you talk about the weather a lot and it’s a really hard habit to break….. I’m working on it…. but when you’re excited EVERY day about the weather for the first time it’s hard to stop…. okay I’ll stop now…. 

speaking of Chicago….how about them Cubbies!!
I’ve been staying up so late this week with the games ending at midnight but it’s been worth it! 
a bunch of our friends ordered these “I ain’t afraid of no goat T-Shirts” and I donned mine this week while having a little Halo Top on the couch. 

and speaking of Halo Top, I keep seeing ads on instagram for all of these AMAZING new flavors!?! 
Chocolate Almond Crunch, Peanut Butter Cup, Sea Salt Caramel, Oatmeal Cookie….. it goes on and on! 


um….. where are you hiding? Because I can’t find you anywhere.
my love for Halo Top runs deep. also… instagram ads know me too well…. 


My brother and sister-in-law got into town yesterday so we are spending tonight with them, and then out with friends tomorrow night! 
I’m hoping to try out some new recipes this weekend also to share next week!  



Cheers to the Weekend! 





and let me know about what snapchat accounts you like! 



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:: FRIDAY LINKS ::

:: FRIDAY LINKS :: 

I am in love with all of Tuckernuck’s new arrivals, but especially this gown + clutch.
If any of you have fall weddings, please wear this for me and send me photos of you in all of your undeniable beauty. 
DRESS  //  CLUTCH 

speaking of weddings…..


this bride.  this wedding.  this location. it’s incredible. {link}

I’ve been loving Pinterest all over again — well, I always love it — but especially with the new house. I’ve been on the hunt for inspiration! 
Mackenzie posted about her bedroom inspiration and I absolutely loved this image of a living room with the striped corner wall.
Is that not the cutest thing you’ve ever seen?! 
We have a spot in our house that would be perfect for something like that.

I’m also going down the delusional “I’ll totally do this” route on Pinterest with the new house.  For example, I am telling myself that I will be lining every shelf and drawer in the kitchen, as well as in our closet, with adorable paper like this.

to be continued……
chances are slim, but I’m still hopeful, that I actually follow through on this 🙂

and speaking of the new house : I’m off to meet some flooring people for some hardwoods in the den! Kip has been doing lots of painting, and we have the truck planned for next week to get all of our things out of storage!

In a way, I do feel a bit like Lilo.
I can’t remember what the heck is even in there!
I did tons of purging and trips to goodwill 
(and bags to ThredUp – highly recommend – easy cash for your clothes, I’ve already made a couple of hundred dollars!)
 but I have a feeling I will be doing more while unpacking.

ALSO…. there were several damaged and smashed boxes that came off the truck and into the storage unit (in particular… the ones that said “FRAGILE” and “CRYSTAL/CHINA” so unpacking should be real fun and exciting. 



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:: friday things ::

:: friday randoms ::
:: BOOK UPDATES :: 
I finished Truly Madly Guilty and liked it! 

I would recommend it, but it wasn’t as gripping as some of her others. 
She still is one of my favorite chick-lit easy reads writers.


I’m 2/3 through Emily Giffin’s First Comes Love.



At first I wasn’t super into it (despite crying in Chapter one) but now as each chapter goes on I’m not wanting to put it down.  Ever since Something Borrowed I have read every single one of her books! 


also, MacKenzie from Design Darling did a book post the other week with books she loved, liked, and wouldn’t recommend! It was great to add more to my list, but the main reason I liked it was her “would not recommend.”
When I read Luckiest Girl Alive I started out really liking it and then it just got worse and worse for me.  The protagonist was just not someone I could get on board with at all, and I felt like everyone else loved it, so I was happy to see I wasn’t alone 🙂 
I agree that I would not recommend it! 


:: GRANOLA EMERGENCY :: 
Kind stopped making my Granola.
 I thought the store had just stopped carrying it, so I would buy 4 bags at a time on Amazon.


NOW, I go on to get “my fix” and Amazon says “no longer available”
I’ve googled to no avail. 
So, dear readers, HALP.
If you ate the Green Fruit + Nut Kind Granola, and know one that is similar that you liked, share the good word.  Because sadly things like Granola are a h-uge deal to me. 


:: REALITY TV TALK :: 
I am very, very excited that Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Making the Team is back.

This show is great.  
So great that I purchased the whole season on iTunes for our 10 hour flight from Italy to watch ALL of the episodes in a row last year because we didn’t get CMT.  
It is also great to watch while doing your cardio 🙂 Instant motivation.

:: CONFESSIONAL FRIDAY ::
I was catching up on Flipping Out last night, and it was the episode where Matt leaves (and goes to work for Kris Kardashian). 
I literally cried for half of the darn episode. 



 I’d like to think that it was just sweet to see Jeff emotional and how much they all loved him, but really I was thinking about my old office and co-workers.  
then I told myself to LOCK IT UP. 



How does Flipping Out make me cry?  I’m losing it……..
but really it was so sweet….. 


and oh my gosh I don’t think I’ve ever seen this photobomb of his and it is perfection.

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:: FASHION FINDS ::
Nordstrom’s Clearance Sale is coming at a perfect time! 
My white Tory Burch sandals went to the sandal heaven – aka – the trash – after this past weekend.  We had two long, lovely years together. 
These are my favorite everyday sandals, so I’m hoping to snag a tan pair.
also on sale, love these LOGO SANDALS and THIN FLIP FLOPS 

You know I’ve never met a stripe, or dress,  I didn’t like 🙂 
I love the high neck and longer length with the side slit. 

Some of my favorite booties I can’t wait to wear for fall are 40% off ! 
go up half a size they run small!  
and I want to live in this sweater on the sofa until Christmas. 

Some dresses and rompers below : 



and some great athletic sale items too : 



I love these striped leggings and jacket  






//  LEGGINGS  //  JACKET  //  





and a few more below : 



Cheers to the Weekend after a short week!!! 





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:: friday things ::

cheers to the weekend !

some random links and things :
{ ONE } Dorm Room Drooling 



Have you seen the photos of some of these freshman dorm rooms from Ole Miss?



This article has been all over! 



While some may be outraged (due to cost, etc),  I think it’s AMAZING and I’m super jealous my dorm never looked like this!!! 


EDITORS NOTE : SERIOUSLY IF ANYONE CAN TELL ME WHERE TO GET THE QUARTEFOIL LAMPS IN THE PHOTO ABOVE, PLEASE LET ME KNOW, BECAUSE I HAVE NO SHAME IN STEALING AN 18 YEAR OLD SORORITY GIRLS STYLE.  






I also love this follow up article by a person that thinks it’s ridiculous,



but really just because it shows more Ole Miss Dorm Rooms 🙂 






Note to Miami of Ohio : Please make freshman dorm room decorating competitions a thing. 



ALSO, I would have really enjoyed having a high bed like they have….. ours were barely off the ground! 




I mean now I’m just googling dorm rooms…. hashtag this is thirty….. 



it’s a whole new level of “I miss college” jealousy I didn’t even know existed. 


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{ TWO } Ryan Lochte Mayhem – JEAH! 
damn! I never saw the Ryan Lochte thing coming!



I truly didn’t think he had enough brain cells to try to concoct a story….. which, obviously he doesn’t because it didn’t work…. but you know what I mean.



Then I realized – if he hadn’t opened his mouth and TOLD the story, no one ever would have known? It’s not like the police and news outlets showed up and said “what happened last night?” No one even knew about anything until he went on the Today show and started running his mouth to Billy Bush!
YIKES!







{ THREE } Adele












I cannot for the life of me get Adele’s song Send my Love to Your new Luhhaaavvvahhhh


out of my head.  And I’m not complaining, because I still am in the obsessed with it and not even close to sick of it phase.  All day and especially hen I’m laying in bed at night trying to fall asleep it’s just RIGHT THERE in my head and I start singing. 








{ FOUR } Instagram Feed 


I always forget to talk about how annoyed I am with instagram every week. 


I know I’m like way late in this rant, sorry not sorry, but I hate how now everything isn’t in chronological order and it jumps all over the map! 





I keep missing posts and things because lately I’ve only been logging in about once a day and then Ill inevitably have to put my phone down for something and lose my spot


seriously….. is there anything worse than losing your spot? 


opening it back up and hoping it won’t refresh and will let you stay where you were but it never does and you have to start all over?! Nothing worse. 



hashtag first world problem. 






but seriously….. why did they change it? why can’t it go back to starting at the most recent post of whomever you follow and go from there? 



I feel like we all need to band together and send instagram a PSA. 





{ FIVE } Who else hates washing their hair? 



Because this girl does!!!! 

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I am obsessed with this dry shampoo and it’s been a game changer with working out and still being able to wait a day to wash my hair.  I stock up on the travel size bottles and never travel without them.  Plus, it’s some of the least expensive dry shampoo out there.


However, I read this article on 5 dry shampoo mistakes you may be making (link) and Oops! 


Max use 2 times before needing to shampoo again? Nope……. 








HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!


 Hope you have a great weekend!!! 














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:: friday things ::

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Happy Friday!!! 


some random things for the day…… 

the whole time I walked around Chicago last weekend in my old neighborhood I literally couldn’t get Madonna’s “this used to be my playground” chorus out of my head.
seriously. 

are you judging me? because I am. it was even weirding me out that it kept popping into my head. 
slash it also was amazing….. 

Coda di Volpe opened in the Southport Corridor recently;
 I used to walk past it every day hoping it would open before our move, but no luck.
Luckily it’s open now and we went Sunday and it did not disappoint.
It was amazing.  We all shared several things and the highlight for me were the pizzas that come with huge pizza scissors so you cut it the size you want it! 

I highly, highly recommend it! Great addition to the neighborhood!! 
cue song : this used to be my playground……… 

Did you hear that Goop and Gwyn are consciously uncoupling?? 
apparently this was news over a week ago but I had no idea, so perhaps you didn’t either. 
I like the pretentious Gwyn + Goop combo, 
but not to worry; She clarified that she’s not leaving but wants it to be a stand alone brand, so yay to more gwyneth goopness and the unattainable lifestyle it promotes cause I love it! 
I went back to her cookbook after reading this news and I’m picking out new recipes to make since I make her cauliflower every damn week.  Time to try out a new one already! 

The one thing I’ve been able to catch up on this week was Bachelor in Paradise and oh-em-gee does that show seriously not disappoint.
I cannot believe the repulsive Josh Murray is back on it.  He smiles and my stomach turns.  He is such a fame whore it’s crazy.  He’s on Famously Single simultaneously while this show is airing.  I can’t believe Amanda is falling for this BS.  and I can’t wait for next week. 
OH. and the noises the scumbag makes whilst making out! 
WOOF.  < —–check out the video if you can keep down your lunch. 
and pardon my francais but he always has a $#*t eating grin on his darn face too. 



UGH what is UP with these FORMER PRO athlete losers! 


OK….. back to what’s important : FOOD. 
My friend was telling me all about this place to go when I was in Chicago that serves Poke Bowls called Aloha Poke and then I saw this article about Poke Bowls being the new rage.

I was so sad I didn’t have time to stop by – I can assure you I would be obsessed.
  Go eat it so I can live vicariously through you. 

speaking of food + the wine ‘cheers’ image above,
I’m happily having a dry weekend this weekend with no vino and some clean eats to get my system back on track after the wedding weekend followed by days in Chicago. 
I’m hoping for lots of sleep too! 
A lazy weekend is just what Kip + I have both been wanting, and between both of us traveling we haven’t seen each other in over a week now, 
so sitting at home sounds just perfect. 

Hope you all have a great weekend ! 


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