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The Weekend Guide

March 18, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

SOLVE
It turns out that lipstick might be as unique as a fingerprint when it comes to forensics.

AVOID
Bust boredom with 96 ideas to keep yourself busy.

INTRODUCE
Marimekko’s creative director lends advice on introducing print into your home, and shares industry insight for hopeful designers.

KNOW
Instagram is embracing its parent company’s M.O. by showing you the ‘grams it thinks you want to see first, instead of going in chronological order. This will certainly affect your Instagram strategy, necessitating that you pay attention more to content than the time of day you post.

SIP
The Kentucky Derby will be here before we know it. Start planning your watch party with a twist on the classic southern cocktail.

SEE
Now you see it, now you don’t. A French artist plans to make the Louvre’s iconic pyramid disappear this summer.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Wore a gingham dress not once, but twice.
Coveted items perfect for spring picnics.
Daydreamed about the Lele Sadoughi jewelry on sale.
Went “Behind the Baubles” with Jezebel London.
Made a new feline friend.
Treated myself to a bouquet of ranunculus set in this pitcher.
Bought a new lace wigs. (Snag it for $20 here.)
Asked for advice on must-sees during our trip.

book, $30 | sunglasses, $45 | dress, $46 (perfect for spring weddings!) | pouch, $45 | serving dish, $36

The Weekend Guide

March 11, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

WEAR
Oversize earrings are by far my favorite trend this spring. In fact, I have these midnight blue earrings and this springlike pair on my wish list already. Here are three easy tips for nailing the look.

SHOP
If there’s one person who gives me serious wanderlust, it’s Gray Malin. His latest photos from St. Barths are stunning and I’ve already pre-ordered his upcoming book. When we close on a house, I’m definitely buying one of the larger prints for our new place. (We’re putting the house hunt on the back burner for a month and will resume when we get back from our Europe trip.)

SIP
The weather has been incredible here in Wisconsin. We’re dragging out the patio furniture this weekend for cocktails and board games in the fresh air. This grapefruit and sage champagne cocktail sounds like the perfect drink.

SPRING
Don’t forget to set your watch ahead an hour this Sunday! Here are eight things you may not know about the ritual.

YEARN
If only I could be in Paris right now for Iris Apfel’s exhibit.

FRAME
Five online companies are making it easier to frame your art without breaking the bank.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
It was another week filled with stressful days and sleepless nights. Our vacation can’t come soon enough!
I wore a couple of fall favorites into spring.
Yearned for colorful items.
Enjoyed a cappuccino that went a bit overboard with the foam.
Bejeweled myself with a few old favorites.
Fell in love with a new nail polish. (Snag it here.)
Tried this recipe last night, which was good, but too indulgent to be a mainstay!

bracelet, $32 | top, $52 | swimsuit, $50.50 | pool float, $30 | shorts, $34.50

The Weekend Guide

March 4, 2016 by jessica 2 Comments

ANTICIPATE
I’m so excited that the Finnish brand Marimekko is making its way to Target on April 17. I’ll be overseas at the time, but it won’t stop me for placing an order for a few home goods.

SLEEP
As I mentioned here, I’m having the hardest time with insomnia as I get older. I’m all for trying new techniques before self medicating.

CONSIDER
If there was ever an article that hit home for me, this is it. I’m so tired of shopping and sifting through racks the same ol’ things. I find myself saving up for more unique — and more expensive — items just so I have something that hasn’t saturated the market. (Next up: these.)

DYE
I’m waiting until we buy a house to start my blue-and-white china collection (unless I find great pieces at European flea markets next month). In the meantime, I’m just going to dye eggs like this for Easter.

BUY
Shopbop is having its annual spring sale with a tiered discount. If you have your eye on Ferrgamo Varina flats (and why wouldn’t you?), now’s the time to snag them with a 20% discount. I find that they run true to size.

GIVE
How cute are these mini bouquets?! Add ’em to your Pinterest board for baby showers, bridal showers, or May Day surprises.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
(Honestly, I didn’t do much this week. It was a rough one at work and I can’t wait for the weekend.)
Shared a few of February’s favorite moments.
Posted a summery roundup of covetable items.
Sheepishly admitted to breaking our closet.
Couldn’t wait to go back to Moeder Lambic for brunch.
Tried out a new brewery.
Placed an order for pineapple cocktail napkins on Etsy.

sunglasses, $12 | earrings, $40 | espadrilles, $48 | necklace, $48 | dress, $48

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The Weekend Guide

February 26, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

TOSS
If you’ve been hoarding back issues of magazines, it’s time to let them go. Meg took the decluttering plunge earlier this week and lived to write about it!

LEARN
Italian designer Brunello Cucinelli has taken a long-term, ethical view to building his cashmere brand.

KNOW
Unhitched women are are the forefront of America’s culture change.

REFRESH
Spring cleaning inevitable leads to a desire to revamp your home decor. Here are eight ways to freshen up for spring.

ANTICIPATE
Lands’ End has partnered with fashion industry talent to launch a new designer collection. I have no idea how much any of it will cost, but that coat pictured above will be mine.

WEAR
I’ve partnered with eBay to create a series of shopping and lifestyle guides. I’ve put together a list of spring’s top five jewelry trends to try in 2016.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Wore a bright red dress, which is my favorite thing in my closet right now.
Featured it the next day with the week’s most coveted.
Found a fantastic M2Malletier dupe.
Admitted to my shopping conquests.
Made mini cherry pies in the shape of hearts. (Let me know if you’d like me to post a tutorial!)
Picked up this cute pajama set from Old Navy. (I love this gingham set, too!)

tote bag, $30 | earrings, $20 | top, $40 | iPhone case, $35 | dress, $45

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The Weekend Guide

February 19, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

DIY
Love the look of a marble lamp, but not the price tag? Try this DIY project.

WATCH
I recently watched The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and was incredibly inspired by the ’60s fashion in the movie. I’m now planning to make my way through this list. While the the list includes favorites like Clueless and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, there are a handful of movies I haven’t yet watched.

DISCOVER
This article was circulating a few weeks ago, illustrating the standards of beauty for women’s bodies in 18 countries. The company that commissioned the study has now released the results of the men’s version.

LEARN
I edit my photos in Photoshop, but it’s a long process. I’m more tempted than ever to spring for Lightroom after Kelly’s easy tutorial on how she tweaks photos for her blog.

ANTICIPATE
Kate Spade, the person, is coming back to the fashion world with her new accessories line called Frances Valentine.

ADMIRE
Due to the proliferation DSLRs and smartphones, fashion sketches have taken a backseat at runway shows. This season, Apple lent iPad Pros and Apple Pencils to illustrators in hopes of reinventing the iconic drawings for the digital age.

beach towel, $45 | bracelet, $30 | sandals, $28 | key fob, $48 | dress, $50