Cheers to Friday!! Thanks for all your kind comments and messages this week! I'm thrilled you loved the posts, and can hardly wait to share more with you. But today you get a brain dump of the ramblings currently going through my head, and latest happenings around here.
ONE // It's been a good week for re-stocks...several of my recent favorite items are finally (as of now!!) back in stock in all sizes! Starting with the colorful romper from this 3 Ways post. You guys went kind of cuckoo for it, but it sold out in a day. The colors are just stunning, the elastic waist is flattering and comfy, and don't forget the pockets! It has a cute racerback, so I wear this bra with it. And I love that it's just as cute with espadrilles, wedges, or my favorite sneakers!
Racerback Romper | Espadrilles | Jean Jacket | Sunglasses
Pendant Necklace | Striped Watch
Racerback Romper | Jean Jacket | Sunglasses | Striped Watch
They've add a few more sizes and colors to my go-to dress...I currently own it in black, pink, and purple...I'm trying to tell myself that I don't need the green. But I kind of do. I mean, I wear the heck out of them, and take them on every trip. These strappy wedges I've been wearing for years finally restocked in my nude color, too!
Racerback Dress | White Jacket | Tassel Necklace
Monogrammed Bag | Strappy Sandals | Sunglasses | Watch | Hoop Earrings | Bracelet
Racerback Dress | White Jacket | Tassel Necklace
Monogrammed Bag | Strappy Sandals | Sunglasses | Watch | Hoop Earrings | Bracelet
I think I wear this dress to almost every dinner...the neckline is super flattering, but the flowy body allows for all the desserts. I have it in black and pink, but now that it's finally back, there's two new colors, too!
Black Swing Dress (similar for $48) | Clutch | Similar Sandals | Earrings
Black Swing Dress | Clutch | Similar Bracelet
You guys were big fans of this striped swing top, and it's back in new color combos.
Striped Swing Top | Distressed Ankle Jeans (similar) | Tassel Sandals | Tassel Necklace
TWO // I've had two fun features recently...starting with this one in Relish Magazine (it's a Sunday insert in major market newspapers). The story was how to throw a Texas-style party/cookout...and I had the pleasure of being the resident Texan! #yall
And a sweet reader was nice enough to let me know our previous Dining Room was in the current issue of Family Circle! How can magazines use pictures of my house without my knowing, you ask? Well, since it's a shot taken from the BHG shoot, they own all the images and rights to those pics, and can use them in all of their publications and websites.
Even though there's no mention of me, it's still flattering that they used my design as one of '3 Trends to Try' (the brightly colored ceiling). Plus, it makes me so nostalgic to see our old house!! I miss her! (See the full House Tour here.)
THREE // How cute are these sandals, and would you even believe they're from Target?
Tassel Sandal
FOUR // Okay, I've been hesitant to share this next thing with you, well, because it's pretty disgusting. But I think of ya'll as my good friends, and I can't seem to stop telling all my other friends about it...so here goes. It's called Baby Feet, and it's the most amazing, horrifying, genius, mystifying, shocking product I've ever tried.
Here's the scoop....first you soak your feet in water to soften the skin, then you put these little plastic booties on and settle in for a couple hours of Netflix. It just feels cold and slimy, and smells a little citrusy, but that's all. Then you wash your feet and wait a few days.
At first, you'll think it didn't work, and maybe you didn't do it right. I mean, nothing is happening...your feet are just as dry and cracked as they were before.
But keep soaking your feet in water every night (I would actually just plug the drain while I was showering, and considered that my soak). Towards the end of the first week, you'll start noticing the pads of your toes getting a little peely, then in between your toes and little sections of your heels. You'll get really excited and text pics to your mom, and together you'll be gleefully disgusted.
Then large sheets of skin will start coming off the bottom of your feet, and you'll use it as a party trick to disgust your family.
A few days after that, you can no longer wear sandals, and you start wearing socks to hide the horror. But you're secretly so mesmerized, you spend countless time alone in the bathroom peeling and inspecting.
And then, just when you think you can't take it another day (because seriously, even the cuticles of your toes are peeling!!), the last piece of loose, dead skin rubs off...and you are left with the feet of a baby. No more calluses, no cracked heels, no scaly spots. The bottom of my feet and heels straight up look just like my 10-year-old's!!!
I have no idea how or why, but it's been over two months since I did it, and my feet look and feel just as new and smooth. The only downside is the week of foot disgrace. But considering the caldera-sized cracks in my heels before (thanks to years of going barefoot), it's a sacrifice I'm willing to make! Find it here.
Baby Feet Foot Exfoliant Treatment
FIVE // I know I'm a few years behind the times, but my brother and sister introduced me to How I Met Your Mother last Summer, and I was instantly hooked. It quickly became my evening de-stresser...every few nights, I'd climb into bed with my laptop, and watch an episode before bed. Each time, laughing out loud. Literally.
Now I've come to the final season, and have only about six episodes left...I know who the mom is, but don't know how they're going to wrap it all up, or if Barney and Robin actually get married. And the thing is, I just can't bring myself to finish it! I'm not ready to say goodbye to those characters, or lose my evening laugh! Am I alone in getting that attached to a show? Are you a fan of it, too?
SIX // Now that Summer is full-blown here (we're supposed to hit 100-degrees this weekend!!), I'm looking for easy, refreshing outdoor treats. These watermelon pops (from this party post) are always a hit around here, and really couldn't be simpler. We're big on easy homemade ice cream, too...find all my recipes here.
Watermelon Pops
SEVEN // Finally, I noticed several items from recent style posts are now on sale, so I thought I'd share in case you had your eye on them. This handkerchief hem dress is 40% off, and fully stocked. The colors and strappy back just scream SUMMER to me.
Hankerchief-Hem Dress | White Jacket | Clutch | Nude Wedges
Sunglasses | Watch | Ring
Hankerchief-Hem Dress | White Jacket | Clutch | Nude Wedges
Sunglasses | Watch | Ring
These ankle-length, frayed-hem jeans have been really popular (and in almost-daily rotation!)...the sizing availably is hit and miss, but now 40% off only $40! And this non-distressed version are only $29! I've had several of you say you stalked them, and grabbed a pair as soon as your size popped up...and all agree they are fab!
Fit Tip: Size down one! I mean it!
Favorite White Tee | Distressed Jeans | Espadrilles | Similar Hat
Striped Straw Tote (also available here) | Striped Linen Scarf | Watch | Bracelet
Limited sizing in this one, too, but this lace dress is also 40% off!
Lace Dress | Nude Sandals (on sale!) | Similar Clutch | Watch | Ring
And finally, the fun dress from this post is finally on sale...for a whopping 40% off!
Color-block Dress | Nude Wedges (also available here)
Pom Pom Clutch (Mine is the neon pink) | Sunglasses | Watch | Bracelet
What's rambling through your head this Friday? Have you tried Baby Feet? If you don't believe my hype, just check out the almost 5,000 near-perfect reviews! But whatever you do, don't image search it! Unless you're trying to lose weight, then go ahead. ;) Happy weekend, lovebugs, and happy Father's day to my most amazing, witty, empathic, passionate, clever baby daddy!!!
{Weekend sales worth checking out}
Nordstrom // Tons of mid-season markdowns, including my fave flat sandals
GAP // 35% off your total purchase with code MORESUN
Old Navy // Entire site up to 50% off, plus extra 30% off clearance
Loft // 40% new arrivals...love this dress!
J.Crew // 40% off Summer Picks & all sale!
J.Crew Factory // 40% off new arrivals, including my embroidered dress everyone went cuckoo for on IG!