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The Weekend Guide

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LAUGH
Doctored images of world leaders rocking man buns has pretty much made my week. There’s more here!

MAKE
Create a DIY pom pom table runner in time for Thanksgiving. Go bright like Leah did or opt for a subtle color combination. Then, shop Anthropologie’s sale section for additional table accessories. There’s an extra 30% off sale items right now with code XTRAXTRA. I’m loving this serving platter and these wine glasses.

KNOW
Before you binge on the candy you “bought for trick-or-treaters,” read these fun facts about Halloween favorites.

SHOP
J.Crew has a great promotion right now. Take $25 off orders of $125+, $75 off orders of $250+ or $175 off orders of $500+. I’ve got my eye on a new bright coat for winter and leopard flats.

SIP
This is undoubtedly the best link I’ve ever come across: pineapple tumblers. The large version with a straw is $99, but there are smaller pineapple tumblers and pairs of shot glasses for $29. I’m totally ordering something today.

ADOPT
Photographer Casey Christopher is on a mission to help black cats get adopted.

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EARLIER THIS WEEK
Five style tips.
This week’s most coveted.
A budget update.
Went mod in a ’60s-inspired outfit.
Visited an iconic Madison bar that had an Instagrammable face lift.

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LEARN
In an increasingly digital — and photo heavy — age, there’s immense pressure to always work our best angles. There’s nothing wrong with that, as Garance Doré points out, but there’s also more to life.

DAYDREAM
We’re starting to look at houses, which is as nerve-wracking and intimidating as it is exciting! We actually found a small ’50s home that had been completely renovated. I’m crazy about it, but it doesn’t have a place to eat, aside from a tiny “eat-in kitchen” area that wouldn’t fit four adults. And, it really bothers me. It’s also $50,000 over what I wanted to spend. In the meantime, I’m stashing money away for the big day and daydreaming about home decor. I’m loving this inspiration post.

STEP
The New York Times goes inside the mind of Karl Lagerfeld.

SHAKE
Classic cocktails are long overdue for a comeback. Toss four ingredients into a shaker this weekend and take flight with an aviation.

SAVE
Loeffler Randall’s Friends & Family Sale is in full force (use code SQUADGOALS). I’ve wanted these star-studded sandals for years. Silver is the only color remaining in my size and I had my heart set on gold, so we’ll see if these finally make their way to my closet.

SWOON
This three-year-old will put your Halloween costume to shame. (She should find a Choupette lookalike and go as Karl next year.)

NOTABLE SALES
20% off full-price clothing at Anthropologie.
25% off at Kate Spade’s Friends & Family sale. (A fox hat is a reasonable purchase, right?)
Saks Fifth Avenue is offering 25% off most items and 20% off jewelry.

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EARLIER THIS WEEK
I’ve worn a windowpane mini dress on repeat. (Seriously, three times this week…)
This post skewed a bit Alice in Wonderland, but I like it.
A necklace that’s as versatile as a LBD.
Couldn’t pass up an opportunity to snap a photo on a cute floor.

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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.

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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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Five Under $55

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially open to the public! In yesterday’s post, I shared my favorite not-so-budget-friendly pieces, but there is one item under $55 that I’m smitten with: this striped sweater dress. It looks like such a cozy piece for a transatlantic flight or a weekend road trip. Pair it with comfortable sneakers and a tote that doubles as an overnight bag.