Did you see that Olivia Palermo is the new ambassador for Banana Republic? I’m really into the entire collection. This could be a serious problem for my wallet because everything is looking so cute, especially on Miss Olivia!
I didn’t read as much as I would have liked this summer. Scratch that: I’m not reading as much as I’d like to, period. But for good reasons. Most of the time, by the time I get to bed, I can only read a few pages before my eyes get heavy.
So while the quantity isn’t that high, the quality was. With the exception of two of these books, I’d highly recommend them all:
Another week, another On My Radar post. Some fun stuff this week: – I took my first tennis lesson and loved it. I’m really excited to spruce up my skills. (I need it.) – Next week I’m going to a press event with Renée Zellweger next week and was invited to see the new Bridget Jones’s Baby in preparation….
Guys… I actually signed up for tennis lessons. I was inspired after going to the US Open last week. I found an instructor and had my first (two-hour 😱) lesson on Monday. I was so sore the next day! I took tennis lessons with my sister in elementary school, but it’s been years since I picked up a tennis racket. More than 15 years…
I wanted to share two recent outfits I wore for my birthday. I’m going to try to be better about including more “everyday” looks here. All of my outfit posts are things I actually wear (no costumes here!), but I typically don’t shoot my plain, everyday-y outfits.
My mom was in town, but she was leaving the afternoon of my birthday so we did a dinner the night before. It was so nice to have her here, birthday or not. Gar and I took her to our favorite Italian restaurant in Greenwich– we love sitting outside and are trying to squeeze in as much al fresco dining as we can before it gets too cold!
I picked up this peplum top and I love it. Peplum is hard for me to pull off (larger chest, smaller waist), but I went for it anyway. Although I’m not sure it’s the most flattering top in the world on me, it’s so comfortable and easy to wear. I think it will be really cute when it cools off layered with a field jacket. For now, I did the J. Crew Sleeve Roll and paired it with my new (ripped 😱) jeans.
I waited until after Labor Day for this post, and I don’t want you to think I am sounding the alarm or anything, but… if you want a pair of Bean Boots for this fall or winter, now is the time to get one. Don’t wait. In a couple of weeks, people are going to start to realize the temps are dropping, and everyone will make a mad dash for LL Bean! And that’s when the back orders start.
Here’s a super quick guide to what Bean Boots you should get:
The other day Maxie and I had a very long-overdue chat on Skype. We hadn’t properly caught up for a while, and we only hung up two hours later when I desperately needed to get something to eat. After we Skyped, I felt like a million bucks. I felt like my heart had inflated at least two…
I put together three different fall outfits that are perfect for transitioning into fall weather. I have a casual one, a dressier one, and one that’s somewhere in between. They’re all featuring DSW’s exclusive brand Mix No. 6. I picked three pairs that fit my style, but there is really something for everyone. I’m sending my sister these peep toe booties, I know she will love them. The prices are so good too; it’ll be hard to say no to a pair (or two).
Vecciano Chelsea Boot (c/o) // I don’t think you can consider it fall without a great bootie. The heel is great because you get some height but they’re still so easy to walk in. Just throwing it out there, but they also come in a gorgeous navy!!!
I wore the booties with a skirt, but they’d look so cute with cropped skinny jeans, too.
Flannel Shirt // Suede Skirt // Vest
So many good Labor Day sales right now! Great summer pieces to tuck away for next year and amazing fall pieces to get in time for the first crisp day. Happy shopping! The off the shoulder top I featured last week is 40% off right now and my clutch is also 15% off with FallRS at checkout….
girlhood 🫶🏻 find friends who want to do the same little hobbies as you! Went over to @shihstitches’ house yesterday to give her some sourdough starter and go through the basics (I’m *very much* a beginner so I told her to take my lesson with a grain of salt)
PS convinced her to make an IG account! @blueskyehouse
PPS she’s convincing me I really do need a fancy range like her ✨ stunning ✨ @lacanche_us!
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using:
– Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items
– Google docs for writing/brainstorming
– Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...)
– Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs
– Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines
– Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
