I’m so relieved it is Friday. I need this weekend badly to try and reboot. It was one of those weeks that completely drained me mentally and emotionally and there were a lot of tears shed. I was so grateful I had all my blog posts done for the week and that I was able to reschedule some things on my calendar because my motivation levels were near zero. I have no plans tomorrow besides heading to mass but Sunday I’m looking forward to seeing a movie with some friends and then heading to the spa to get a massage and some R&R.
I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend-I’m grateful for your readership!
WHAT I DID THIS WEEK:
- Started The Five Minute Journal. I’m excited to have a way to be more reflective. Have any of you tried it?
- Last Friday I booked a trip to Australia for November! This was not a trip on my radar for this year but when I saw in a flight newsletter a fare for $600 Round Trip I bit the bullet and booked it! Send me any recommendations of where I should go in addition to Sydney and would love any restaurant recommendations, too!
- Had a call with New York Cares to arrange a group volunteering outing – I’m hoping to get this scheduled on the books for next month so stay tuned for details if you’re NYC based. I would LOVE to meet you IRL as we do good in our community.
READ + LOOK + LOVE:
- I loved Briony’s ideas for how to have a great 2019.
- Speaking of a great 2019, I signed up for the New York Times 30 Day wellness challenge!
- I loved Amy’s capsule wardrobe post. Her style is my favorite.
- How to maintain a vacation mindset when you’re most certainly not on vacation.
- Ways to be better with your money this year.
- Allana is basically the only YouTuber I follow and I just loved seeing what her favorite makeup products in 2018 were. (My favorite 2018 beauty discoveries can be seen here.)
- I always love the NYT 52 places to visit this year.
- I’ve been hearing a lot about this new Netflix show & after reading this Q&A about the inspiration, it is at the top of my binge list.
- If you enjoyed my post about BBG, here is another helpful one, too. Ashley is in my accountability group!
SHOP AND LOOK LONGINGLY:
- One of my favorite sweaters I bought last month and now it is majorly on sale. I sized up to a large. The cuff detail is my favorite part.
- Reformation just launched a weddings collection full of stunning bridal and attendee dresses. SO much pretty.
- Love these classic pumps from Ann Taylor.
- How pretty are these Kate Spade earrings?
- Love the oversize fit on this classic white button down.
- I love a marble phone case.
- This (investment) tee you guys all loved that I wore here is finally back in stock! (I wear it in a medium).
- How beautiful is this top for nights out? And under $90!
- Love this utility jacket. Would be so great for Spring + Fall.
- These distressed Madewell black jeans are made for the weekend.
- Everlane just dropped more fun colors of their perfect and classic cashmere sweater.
- Love this affordable sweater jacket.
- I love the ruffle detail on this sweater.
- These are a great classic suede bootie.
- Yes to this chic faux leather jacket under $100.
- Topshop is owning the handbag game right now, obsessed with this cage one, this velvet one, this top handle one, and this one with a beautiful tortoise handle.
- I’ve been hearing great things about these Sam Edelman boots.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
- The beauty products I loved the most in 2018.
- My favorite cozy items for this time of year.
- What I’m trying to do better this year.
- My full, detailed review of the Bikini Body Guide (BBG) workouts.
- 3 perfect days in Paris.
- My travel essentials.
- My favorite posts about New York City.
- Affordable wardrobe finds for Winter.
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I feel like I always have so much to say about your weekly roundup! It’s such a bright spot of my Fridays 🙂
1) you look so great in that photo, your hair is lovely!
2) i’m doing a 3 year journal, where you write down a short snippet for each day for 3 years running. it’ll be neat to look back at what we were doing in the past few years one day!
3) Australia – we’ve discussed this, so exciting! you’ll have to share your restaurant recommendations (although we’re going in a month so that’s not a lot of time, lol)
4) love those travel feeling tips! i have some jewelry i bought on our honeymoon and i love wearing it 🙂 it takes me back!
5) that Netflix show looks so good! i put it in my queue the other day, going to watch it after i finish Killing Eve season 1
6) need that Everlane cashmere sweater! i keep hearing such good things, need to pull the trigger… except now i can’t decide what color!
hope you have a nice, restful weekend! i find that a relaxing weekend, especially if i focus more on my spiritual life, brings me back to center.
Love the idea of “focusing on spiritual life” – need to do that more often. Thank you for all the kind words & Feedback, Melanie! Always look forward to your comments!
Loved this roundup! Psst: You might just be included in mine today. 😉
http://www.thesparklylife.com/2019/01/cool-things-to-click.html
oh man I’m so sorry you had a rough week! Sending hugs! xo
Thanks so much, Grace! So appreciate it xo
Hi from Australia! Personally, I think you should definitely look for cheap flights to Melbourne while you’re here. It’s such a cool city and there are SO many amazing food options. In Sydney, Grounds of Alexandria is worth the hype!
Amazing, Hayley! Thank you so much for these recs!!
I’m so sorry you’re going through a hard time; I wish I lived closer so I could come around with movies and wine! Hope this week is a brighter one.
And thank you so much for including me; your blog is one of my few daily reads and I always love your weekly roundups, so it’s an honour to be included!
Sending love,
Briony xox
But it also has me thinking of all I’m grateful for including Y-O-U!! Absolutely loved that post of yours!