Hello, and happy Friday!  How WILD is it that we have already made it to November?  Super wild.  But I’m not gonna lie, November kicks off my most favorite part of the year.  First, it’s my birthday month.  Hey, hey, Scorpios!  And second, we are literally SO close to Thanksgiving and Christmas and New Year’s Eve and basically all of my favorite days.  We’re creeping up on fire in the fireplace weather, (relatively) guilt-free holiday treat binging, and generally days and days of pure happy.  So take it all in, friends, and read on for a few things I’m loving this week.  They don’t call it the most wonderful time of the year for nothing!

The Rooftop Lounge in Laguna Beach – Eric and I had brunch here a few Saturdays ago, and I’m still dreaming about this place.  It’s one of the best spots for taking in some serious Laguna views, and the menu offers a little something for every mood.  I had every intention of ordering the fancy lobster avocado toast, but when Eric ordered the grilled cheese and tomato soup, I had to copy.  #FOMO  And it was dee-lish.

Urban Decay’s Naked Cherry Palette – I’ve used Urban Decay’s various Naked palettes for years, and their latest “Cherry” edition is SO good.  My go-to shades have been “Caution” for all over the lid, “Turn On” for the crease, and “Drunk Dial” as a liner along my lashes, but there are a thousand other combinations I need to try.  If you’re a makeup lover like me, you have to add this one to the collection.

Sweat HB – I used to be a super dedicated Pilates-goer for years, but around January of this year, I was feeling burnt out on it and needed to take a little break.  That little break turned out to be a long one (I shared a bit about it here), but recently I was ready to start again. I bought a Groupon for Sweat HB and have been LOVING it.  They keep the studio on the darker side (no bright lights shining in your eyes) which I find relaxing, and all of the instructors I’ve tried have been great.  Plus, I love that it’s so close to my house.  I’ll definitely be joining when my Groupon is done.

L’Occitane Divine Eye Balm – Holy moly, is this stuff good.  I recently tried a sample of this and am now thinking I need to splurge on the full size.  (Early birthday gift from me to me, perhaps?)  I put a little under my eyes before bed, and by the morning I thought my eye area looked and felt tighter.  It’s pricey, but this stuff is the real deal.

This seriously fun party bag from Henri Bendel – With Halloween officially behind us, I’m super excited to bring on the holidays!  Give me all the turkey, sweater weather, trees, and general merriment.  And call me crazy, but I’m already thinking about festive party wear and can’t help but think this little penguin party bag is the ultimate conversation starter.  I also love this little pretty and think she needs to come home to me where she belongs.  Henri Bendel, please don’t close!

xoxo

So you want to spend your fall in the coziest way possible, decked out like a human teddy bear?  Well lucky for you, teddy bear coats and jackets are right on trend, friend.  I scooped this one up at Zara in NYC (why are the Zara stores in New York SO much better than the ones here?) and also just got this budget-friendly, under $35 version that’ll be hitting the blog soon.  You can bet you won’t find anything cozier, and I’ve rounded up some of my favorite finds below.

Also noteworthy, Marc Fisher’s Friends & Family sale kicks off today, and it’s one you don’t want to miss.  I’m ALL about their wedges and sandals in the summertime, and for fall, Marc Fisher booties are definitely some of my favorites.  The pair I’m wearing above is perfect for this season’s western boot trend without going too yippee ki-yay.  Plus, they’re crazy comfortable to me.  I’ll definitely be packing these babies for this weekend’s wine tasting adventure.

And now I’ve got my eye on a few new styles.  Whether you’re looking for booties, OTK boots, mules, or a pretty new heel, there’s a little something for everyone and I’m rounding up my favorites below.  Just enter code FF18 at checkout to take 20% off anything you please.  Happy shopping, friends.

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Photos thanks to Katie Stuart

Happy week after Easter, friends – how much leftover candy you got lying around?  And when are you inviting me over?  Just kidding, I’ve got enough here that I’m working on.  #NoQuitting.  Also not quitting?  My love for denim dresses in the spring and summer.  I swear, people think I’m crazy for loving on some denim in the heat, but hear me out.  What’s better than a denim dress that doesn’t cling (and basically doesn’t touch you) in the heat?  This one from last year is still my main jam, and you can find an identical version from the same company here.

Another go-to that’s not going anywhere?  My love of a good summer hat.  Y’all, since chopping off the long locks (well, ditching the extensions and then chopping my own mane) almost a year ago, it’s been a bit of a photo struggle with the short baby hairs.  Trust, in the day to day life, the short hair is 100% easier to handle.  Quick blow-dry or pony and I’m on my way.

But when I’m taking photos for the blog, I pretty much pray for zero wind.  One little breeze, and I’m looking like a crazy person, or, you know, Harry from Dumb & Dumber.  That’s, uh, quite the description, but you get the idea.  So back to the hats.  I started loving on a good summer hat a couple of years ago because I’m not trying to get wrinkles, friend.  And now I love them doubly because there’s nothing better for taming a mane.  (Or hiding some roots, let’s be honest.)  So click around below if you want to see a few that I’m currently crushing on.  Whether you need it for your mane or for your skin, you just can’t hate on a good lid, girl.

xoxo

Photos thanks to Valorie Darling