Happy Friday, all!

Did anyone else have what felt like a really long week? It’s been a while since I had a week that felt like it was dragging on but after two exhausting and long days at the onset of the week by Wednesday I was ready for a break – ha! (Instead I worked till 2AM on Wednesday though!) I’m taking today off (mostly – I don’t really know how to fully disconnect since I work for myself) but my parents arrived in town last night and we’re going to play tourist for the day. Follow along on Instagram if you aren’t already :).

Have a great one!

WHAT I DID THIS WEEK:

• Got to toast Grace’s birthday!
• Went to my first holiday preview – gift guide season is almost amongst us! (Woah!)
• Went to a fun event that Square put on for female entrepreneurs.
• Had a brainstorming session over lunch with Carly for something we’re thinking of cooking up!

READ + LOOK +  LOVE:

• How gorgeous did my friend Caroline’s newly designed kitchen turn out? #homegoals!
• You guys know I’m obsessed with all things French (including beauty products) so naturally I loved this article on the best French drugstore products.
• My mom always sends me the best articles and I loved this one about a favorite block of mine in the city – who knew a charming garden was hidden behind MacDougal and Houston!
• I’m a massive face mask fan so I loved this post on 8 cool ones to try out.
• File this under ideas that make weird yet perfect sense.
• Mary always styles the coolest outfits.
• I don’t really ever make cauliflower but this has me convinced I should revisit it.

SHOP AND LOOK LONGINGLY:

• How cute (and affordable!) is this little crossbody? Perfect for weekends!
• My favorite going out leggings (yep, you read that right!) have been restocked! See how I styled them here. (The last TWO years they sold out!)
• What a sweet version of the classic Mary Jane.
• You guys know I adore vests and this take on the sleeveless trench is so chic. By the same brand, this tank with tassels is darling.
• I thought this bag was Chloe at first glance but was then pleasantly surprised by the price tag!
• Hello, world’s most beautiful riding boots I’ve ever seen.
• Speaking of boots, these are the brilliant packable Hunter boots I traveled to Ireland with.
• DL1961 makes some of my favorite jeans and I practically live in distressed denim so this pair caught my eye.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• My favorite little luxuries.
• An easy fall look to recreate when you feel like you have nothing to wear.
• Blanket scarves to buy now. (One can never have enough, right?)
• Workwear inspiration for daaaaays.
• The most Instagram worthy places in Paris.

[Bekka Palmer Photography from this post]