I can’t believe it’s already March! We have a few weeks of travel ahead of us and I couldn’t be more excited to finally take a break. We’ll be in Chicago next weekend to see Hamilton. Can’t. Wait. And the following weekend, we’re heading to New Orleans. I’m taking advantage of a lazy weekend at home to clean and pre-pack for our getaways. (I’m such a planner.) After that, we won’t have any trips on the calendar until after we purchase a home, since we’ll need to keep our weekends free for house tours. Madison’s real estate market is insane. Houses go up for sale and oftentimes there’s already an that day. There’s no time to even sleep on a potential purchase. It’s stressful, but I’m hopeful that we’ll finally find something this year!

BABY FOOT: I’m so curious to try Baby Foot. It’s a chemical peel for your feet that’s both disgusting and intriguing. From what I’ve read, the skin on your feet will slough off like a snake’s skin to reveal baby-soft skin underneath. Has anyone tried it? I might do it after New Orleans since I’ll be back home and likely in tights for another week. It sounds like you don’t want to show your feet to anyone during the shedding process. Haha.

CHEERS: I’m craving warm weather, but since that’s not in the cards for awhile I’m happy to settle for a warm-weather drink. This pink grapefruit margarita with chili salt sounds amazing.

OOH LA LA: With the help of Chanel, Paris is planning to open its first permanent fashion museum in 2019. It sounds like I’ll be holding off on a dreamy trip to the City of Lights until then.

SALE ALERT: It’s the last day to take advantage of Shopbop’s tiered sale. I’m crazy about these silver Ferragamo flats, this woven circle bag, and this ridiculously fun phone case.

PINKIES UP: I’m all about the pinkie ring, especially in the form of this sculptural silver piece.

COOK: Homemade pizza is one of my favorite meals. I’m eager to try this blackberry, ricotta, and basil version.

DECODE: It looks like Queen Elizabeth II sends secret messages to her team with her handbag. Use this as inspiration to covertly tell your significant other you need to be whisked away when you’re caught in an awful conversation.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• Spilling the beans on my budget status this quarter.
• Daydreaming about spring pastels, especially that dress. Swoon!
• Giving the bell-sleeve trend a whirl!
• Finally recapping my three-night trip in Nashville with a few must-dos.
• Daydreaming about spring blossoms in Antwerp last year. (Which is another travel post I really need to publish!)

ON MY WISH LIST:

• A yellow lace swing dress topped with a bow. I actually just ordered it yesterday!
• A one-shoulder swimsuit with a fun ruffle detail.
• Statement tassel earrings for less than $50.
• Woven totes from this Etsy shop. They’re less expensive than popular designer versions and sound like they’re impeccably made. I ordered this one to use during the day in New Orleans. I’m also crushing on this one. I’ll post a review this month.
• The cutest work-appropriate shirt dress. I’m already over budget this quarter, but I’m really tempted to order it anyway with the 40% off promotion with code FRIENDS40. I’m awfully bored with my office wear lately and I find myself reaching for the same outfits over and over again.

Happy Saturday! We booked a trip to New Orleans for mid-March, so this weekend is all about researching the best activities for day (we have evening drinks on lock!), planning my outfits, and scouting out the best Instagram locations! Have you been to the Big Easy? What would you recommend that we see and do? I can’t wait to take tons of photos of the colorful houses like this one!

OSCAR WORTHY: I much prefer television over movies, but I do get into the Oscars for the clothes. Here are some of the top Oscar fashion moments of all time.

GO GREEN: You’re better than green beer. St. Patrick’s Day will be here before you know it, but there’s still enough time to perfect these recipes for green cocktails that don’t need food coloring to be festive.

PORK INSIDE: How cute are these illustrations meant to ease the language barrier in Japan?

SALE ALERT: You can snag my favorite spring earrings (perhaps in pink?) for 30% off now through March 3 with code COLOR. The code applies to all non-sale items.

ALL EARS: It’s time to ditch that statement necklace. Earrings took center stage at the AW17 runways. And, while we’re speaking of ears, the Oscars have been the perfect time for celebs to grab your ear when it comes to political statements. I’m sure we’ll have at least one on Sunday.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• I wore a dress with the prettiest pleated details. It’s a shame it’s now too cold to wear it again soon!
• There was a covetable selection of crisp white and cobalt blue for spring. (Those loafers, right?!)
• Closet cleaning is in full swing. Here are my tips, along with my favorite classic wardrobe items.
• I bought this affordable dress for NOLA! I didn’t link it on Instagram, but you can snag it here. It runs true to size.

ON MY WISH LIST:
I have a private Pinterest board for pieces I’m seriously considering adding to my wardrobe. This is what I have my eye on this week.

NYFW: The psychological toll of getting dressed for New York Fashion Week as told by fashion editors.

GENDER STUDIES: A recent study shows that girls start having gendered beliefs about intelligence when they’re just six years old.

LAUNDER: Winter is still in full swing. Take care of your sweaters with these tips.

LIPSTICK: Stop testing lipstick shades by swiping them across the top of your hand. There’s a better way.

WIN IT: There are just a few days left to win a sweet charm necklace from Helen Ficalora! The sterling silver pendant and chain retail for $120. Enter here!

FOLLOW: Start following this Instagram account.

BUY: This tote looks much more expensive than it actually is.

IN CASE  YOU MISSED IT:

• Ten wardrobe essentials every woman should own.
• Coveting items with interesting details and embellishments.
• I wore a mint coat in Milwaukee last weekend.
• Picked up my favorite flowers at the grocery store.
• Tried and loved this face peel.

INSTA: The next time you’re in the Windy City, make it your mission to check out a few of these Instagram-worthy locations.

LEARN MORE: This week, Hitha wrote a wonderful post about how Planned Parenthood works and shared four things you need to know about the health care provider.

YES, BUT: What happens when you’re excited to marry the love of your life, but the ring isn’t up to par?

LET THERE BE LIGHT: I need this brass floor lamp in my life. While home purchases aren’t prudent until we buy a house, I’m sure we’ll find a spot for this beauty. (Here, Target, take all of my money. Again.)

MEET AGGRETSUKO: I’ve always had a soft spot for Hello Kitty and other Sanrio characters. The new office-working red panda, Aggretsuko, just might be my favorite one yet.

YUM: Not only do these chicken gyros look amazing, they’re easy to prepare in a slow cooker. Make a big batch and bring it with you to the office for lunch next week.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• Goals for 2017!
• The warmest winter coat I own.
• Budget baubles that don’t sacrifice style.
• Yes, I totally froze to wear this outfit sans tights. #DoItForTheBlog