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The Weekend Guide

October 9, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

GO
The beauty of Paris Fashion Week is perfectly captured in just 20 behind-the-scenes photos.

BAKE
If you’re already tired of pumpkin pie and the #PSL, try this pumpkin panna cotta tart with a gingersnap macaroon crust.

LEARN
I’m so proud of a local high school that’s doing away with homecoming kings and queens in an effort to be more inclusive of its entire student body. [Insert praising hands emoji here.]

DRINK
Many of you know I’m a beer girl and I’m beyond excited to have Kate Spade beer glasses for our at-home happy hours.

MARBLEIZE
Sure, you could put those mini pumpkins out in a bowl and call it a day, but it’s way more Instagrammable to marbleize them with old nail polish.

BECOME
An Elle editor tried her hand at becoming an Instagram celebrity. Here’s what the experience taught her.

FIVE UNDER $55

EARLIER THIS WEEK
I daydreamed about a London getaway in my plaid coat.
I shared six items that caught my eye.
I admitted to wearing my new LBD more often than I should.
I daydreamed about our next trip.
I purchased a pair of ankle boots and a grey hooded cape.
I put these on my wishlist, but purchasing sandals seems silly in the fall.

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The Weekend Guide

October 2, 2015 by jessica 5 Comments

MASTER
We picked up the new iPhones this week and the camera is ah-mazing. I’ll be testing it out with these flatlay tips.

TRANSFORM
Studio 54 has nothing on this adorable disco costume.

COOK
We’re celebrating the end of the week with homemade pizza tonight. Do you have any topping recommendations? I’m thinking something with arugula and goat cheese.

EAT
If Philadelphia is on your travel list, refer to Laura’s restaurant guide before you go!

CREATE
Save money on save-the-date cards with this DIY.

ANTICIPATE
All I want for Christmas is you … and Mariah Carey’s upcoming lipstick in collaboration with MAC cosmetics.

FIVE UNDER $55
EARLIER THIS WEEK
Did a little home redecorating.
Wore floral sunglasses.
Interviewed the Tarin Thomas jewelry designer.
Shared my September wardrobe additions.
Coveted these glam items.
Reviewed a surprisingly good Chloe knockoff.

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Perfect Present: Perry Clark Apothecary

September 23, 2015 by jessica 4 Comments

By the time September rolls around, I usually have a couple of holiday gifts already stowed away for December. They’re just little things from our travels and summer art fairs, like woven dish towels or pottery mugs, but the holiday season is so much easier knowing that a unique gift is already picked out. I’m actually behind the eight ball on my gift-giving strategy this year, though. We’ve been on four trips since February and I took #TreatYoself very seriously.

Now, I know it’s verboten to breathe a word about that magical time of year this early. However, I’m hoping you’ll forgive me knowing that I’ve come across a gift destination worth bookmarking now: Perry Clark Home, a thoughtfully curated shop specializing in artisan products and fine home accessories. Do you have a hard-to-shop-for aunt who insists she has everything she needs? There’s a small-batch lilac candle for her. Friends who just purchased a lake home? A set of charming fishing mugs will do the trick. A budding chef? Try an olive wood cutting board for his latest charcuterie creation. Someone like me? I’m a fan of the lightly scented orange water candle, and the hand soap and lotion set (and I definitely plan to reuse the pretty glass containers). Plus, there’s complimentary gift boxing and free shipping on all orders. You can also take 10% off your order with code BIRTHDAY10 through the end of September.

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Thank you to Perry Clark Home for partnering on this post!

The Weekend Guide

September 12, 2015 by jessica 1 Comment

ADMIRE
It took upwards of five hours to create the stunning masks for Givenchy’s first runway show at New York Fashion Week.

PRE-ORDER
Do you remember when Motorola had a fuchsia Razr flip phone that was exclusive to AT&T? Well, my excitement for the rose gold iPhone just about parallels my excitement for that Razr.

PEEK
I’m beyond excited for Tory Burch’s show every season. Judging by these behind-the-scenes images, it should be another hit.

MAKE
Scour your farmers’ market for the best late-summer vegetables to make this garden tart. The base is a roasted red pepper and feta spread.

BUY
Now through Monday, take 30% off bespoke Stubbs & Wootton slippers. I’m terribly tempted to get a pair with varsity letters spelling out “HI” or with my initials.

INCREASE
Start next week on the right foot with four productivity tips learned from working at Google.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
#IHaveThisThingWithFloors at the Library of Congress
The pretty sleeve detail on my new dress from Zara.
My first outfit in D.C.
A few things I’m currently coveting.

FIVE UNDER $55

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The Weekend Guide

August 22, 2015 by jessica 3 Comments

DECORATE
Update your bedroom with eight rules normally reserved for your wardrobe. I love the idea of channeling a resort destination.

KNOW
Office arguments can heat up quickly. Here’s what to say for productive confrontations — and when to keep your mouth shut.

BAKE
Pastries are going to be so much cuter with the cacti print this rolling pin leaves behind.

ADD
When I think of penguins, I think of long expanses of snow-covered tundra and icy oceans — not lush islands off the coast of Australia. Macquarie Island is home to hundreds of thousands of penguins. It’s also the only breeding ground for royal penguins on earth with an estimated 850,000 breeding pairs residing on the island.

ANTICIPATE
Starbucks’ must-have drink of autumn has a later release date this year. (Don’t shoot the messenger.)

WATCH
As a society, we’re addicted to fast fashion. This documentary shows us the real cost of cheap clothing. Read an interview with the director here.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Getting candid about my budget.
A top with pretty little details.
A roundup of this week’s most covetable items. (I really want the cape.)
Amazing Elizabeth and James sunglasses in the week’s Five Under $55.
Finally transitioning back to sandals!