Did anyone else feel like this was the longest week yet? Maybe I was just extra excited for the weekend because I’m headed to Philly this evening to celebrate my friend’s birthday. A bunch of my friends from college are also coming so I know it’s going to be a good time. Since I’ll be spending a couple of hours on a bus, here’s some reading material for me (and you!).
- An interesting article in The Cut about Lupita Nyong’o and the 31-year-old ‘It’ Girl.
- This emoji video of Beyoncé’s ‘Drunk in Love’ is highly amusing. Emojis forever!
- I’ve been absolutely loving the Paris photos on A Piece of Toast. I’ve only been to that magical city once for a few short days and I would love to go back for longer.
- You probably heard that they’re changing up the format of the SAT. I’m not sure how I feel about that!
- Ru Paul’s Drag Race is finally back and I am THRILLED.
- I’m coveting these polka-dot sneakers that would be perfect for spring/summer.
Tell me: What do you have planned this weekend?
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Over the weekend one of my good friends celebrated her 25th birthday. I wanted to put together a special little present for her without breaking the bank. I figure that if I can’t put a ton of money into it, I can at least put a ton of love.
She loves all things hearts, so when I found an image of lips puckered in a heart shape in a magazine I knew it would be perfect for the card I was making. I had leftover bits of red-and-white polka-dot paper, which complemented the lips so well, so I decided to stick with that color palette.
The envelope was made from one of my favorite J.Crew catalogs. I googled “DIY envelope” and it actually turned out to be relatively simple. I gently pulled apart an existing envelope, traced the shape onto the paper I wanted to use, cut that out and then folded it to make an envelope. Now that I know it’s not too difficult I think I’ll be making my own envelopes all the time!
We both love to paint our nails, so I picked out two bottles of Revlon’s new scented nail polishes for her. Aren’t the bottles darling? I haven’t actually tried them myself yet, but I plan to soon. My friend isn’t afraid of bright colors, so I also gave her two neon-colored hairbands. Finally, I threw in some fun red crinkle confetti and sealed up the box (that’s an old Birchbox by the way- I often save them and use them for storage!).
Putting together this present reminded me how much I like to create things. I need to remember to create with my hands more often! It makes me happy.
How fabulous are these two ladies? This picture was snapped during Milan Fashion Week and I can see why because both outfits are very striking. I love how they’ve kept their clothes very clean and neutral and then accessorized with bright, colorful pieces. That pink crossbody with the gold lips clasp is so much fun and I adore the beading on the white cape on the right. These two have definitely inspired me to try a winter white look. Now all I need is a pair of white pants!
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If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be? That’s one of the questions that the site, A Drink With, asks the various celebrities, artists, and influencers that are interviewed. I’ve always liked learning about other people’s lives and getting a peek behind the curtain. I first discovered the site earlier this week when Hallie tweeted a link and I’ve been poring over it ever since. The photographs that accompany each article are also great and I like the way the subjects are captured in a more relaxed setting. I recognize some of the names that they’ve featured, but others I hadn’t heard of before. Regardless, I’ve enjoyed all of the interviews that I’ve read so far and I think this would make some great weekend reading.
Tell me: If you could have a drink with anyone, who would it be?
(Kat Graham, Sophia Bush, Megan Mullally)
