1.05.2018

Weekend Update: January 5


First weekend update of the year who is ready! It's a longggg one so buckle up!

Shopping: (a lot to catch up on)
Clothes:
-Bernardo down coat (super thin but REALLY warm)
-Spanx leather leggings -- they live up to the hype

Beauty:
-Travel size advanced night cream (have heard great things) and eye recovery cream

Reading: I haven't read this week but I'm in the middle of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

NYC Life: There was a HUGE snow storm yesterday and with that I haven't been outside in a day. NOT looking forward to going out today either. It's just too darn cold!

Weekend Plans: We have a busy day Saturday -- cleaning out more of the apartment, blog shoot and traveling up for dinner with his parents. Then Sunday is all work on the blog -- I'm going to f-i-l-m finally and hope to have something for you guys next week!

Most Popular Item This Week: This LL Bean fleece pullover (c/o) featured above.

Throwback Post: My neuLASH review -- I need to get back in the habit of using it daily. It really made a difference. 

Favorite Finds:
-A REALLY cute puffer coat

Favorite Blogger Posts Of the Week:
--Grace shared her 2017 review and loved to hear about all her success!
--Courtney gave us all a deep look into her brand partnerships this past year and it was really awesome of her to give everyone peek under the hood.
--A snow day hit Charleston and I LOVED Jillain's photos from the storm!

**PS I would love to feature some you guys -- the ones reading this post -- (who also have blogs) each week, so if you want to be considered for next week, leave me your favorite post from this week and I'll pick my favorite ones!**

Song of the Week: "Full Circle" by Quinn XCII -- Sydney shared this on her IG Story and I loved it! She always has great music recommendations. 

A Must Read: *Read at your own risk* This is a super scary story that really f--ked me up when I read it DURING THE DAY. It's this story that's been updated on Twitter basically about a ghost haunting by this kid named Dear David. Get your popcorn ready. 

-More light hearted: Frozen (but not dead) Iguanas are FALLING FROM TREES due to 40 degree weather in Florida.

A Must Watch: Finesse by Bruno Mars featuring Cards B. Watch this video guys -- it's AWESOME.

Amazon Purchases of the Week:
Random Stuff
-Finally got myself a water intake taking water bottle (can customize it)
-Trader Joes everything but the bagel seasoning -- I've heard amazing things about this!
-Command picture ledge -- I want to see if these will be good for organizing my sunglasses.
-So random but I want a cute silverware organizer and I found this which is better than what I have but still not the best, so well see how it works out.
-I need to take down my tree like woah and now I'm just waiting for my tree bag to get in!
-Gold plate holder for my decorate plates. 

Clothes:
-Sam Edelman boots that I hope are great for the winter
-Glitter sneakers because I'm trying to be more casual (but still cute)
-STAR SWEATPANTS hellllllyea



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