This week was rough for a few reasons. First of all: why do short weeks always end up feeling so long? By Wednesday I felt like it should be Friday and I was running ragged with an overly scheduled week. Secondly, I sadly had a death in my extended family. It was a wake up call to the frailty of life and left my heart heavy.

I’m spending this weekend with a variety of plans with friends and with my brother both of which will be good for my soul. I hope you have a wonderful one and I’ll see you back here next week.

WHAT I DID THIS WEEK:

• Worked on finalizing the templates for my new newsletters. Quick reminder that if you’d like to get new posts / my new forthcoming monthly newsletter in your inbox, you can sign up here! They’ll commence soon!
• Started a new work project helping the PR team for Maybelline. It’s such an iconic brand so I’m excited for this short term commitment.
• I attended a new members breakfast at The Wing and was excited to meet some new faces and do some networking in a room of inspiring women.
• I on-boarded the newest member of my team. I am thrilled to have more support!
• I hosted my first neighborhood girls get together. This was an idea I thought of last year after realizing how many awesome girls lived in my new neighborhood. We’re going to plan monthly hang outs and I’m so excited about it.

READ + LOOK + LOVE:

• The guy behind the Vogue “73 questions with…” series explains how it came about!
• Some ways to manage stress + worrying.
• I loved Kat’s snowy Aspen pics.
• It was moving to see these teenagers standing up for their beliefs and fighting for change.
• What is in Olympic figure skaters’ gym bags.
• Intrigued to try one of these single ingredient detox baths.
• A few tips for eating healthy at the airport (because that struggle is always real).
• I loved this list of ways to keep learning without going back to school. A few of these are already part of my weekly routine (lots of podcasts & TedTalks, travel, and French class once a week) and I see a few more I can easily partake in.

SHOP AND LOOK LONGINGLY:

• Gingham sneakers for spring!? Yes, please!
• I was so bummed when these sandals sold out so fast last month so when I saw they restocked I grabbed them immediately. They just arrived and I am OBSESSED!
• Revolve has so many cute dresses under $100.
• This sweatshirt is so much more than a sweatshirt and I love it.
• How chic is this sports bra?
• The floral print of this dress is so pretty. (And only $62!?!)
• A great bell sleeve top for an even greater price.
• Chic loafer mules for under $100.
• The perfect shorts for summer.
• These raffia earrings are so darling.
• These PJs are so pretty.
• These sunnies are chic and affordable.
• Ruffles are done right on this blouse.
• The perfect chambray shirt.
• I adore these little pom pom shorts.
• Thinking about snagging this chic trench for spring.
• This polka dot dress would be perfect for an upcoming warm weather getaway.
• This top is so versatile, comes in a four great colors, and is under $60. Win, win, win.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• How my life has changed since being self-employed.
• My favorite face oils.
• How to spend a weekend in Charleston.
• A favorite post from last Spring.
• The most Instagram worthy spots in New York.
• A recent Q&A.

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