It’s Friday! Insert all the excited emoticons and celebratory gestures!
What do you have planned for the weekend? I’m looking forward to a large pour of red wine tonight and a weekend in the mountains. We’re heading to La Clusaz with our friends for some cross country skiing and relaxing, mountain fun. The trip is easy since La Clusaz is only 90 minutes from Geneva, in southeastern France. As we’ve never cross country skied, Bo and I are taking our downhill skies in case the lesson doesn’t go too well.
When we’re not traveling, I want to make Friday Favorites a regular blog post as I enjoy sharing my favorite things with you along with a few of the things on my wish lists. You can expect that most Friday’s it will be a mix of articles, fashion and beauty items.
So, let’s get things started, shall we?
This article blew my mind yesterday! Hard boiled eggs in a muffin tin? Who knew!
I love that these 12 women dedicate part of their morning to their family and their health. However, I have to agree with a few other people – they seem to get ready in record time considering they are the “face” of their companies!
Running outside more, and crazy wind in Geneva and St. Petersburg has me replacing my usual lipstick with this lip balm! I love the price, small package that doesn’t open in your purse (lipsticks!!) and the faint tint it provides.
People asked how I stayed warm in St. Petersburg. While the temperatures weren’t that cold, there was ice and snow everywhere. My favorite Sorel boots didn’t come off my feet the entire weekend, save for those workout sessions and sleeping.
The other essential wardrobe item this winter is my new Patagonia Nano Puff jacket. My dad LOVES giving me a jacket each year for Christmas as he knows I’ll think of him when I wear it. When he chooses one as epic as this lightweight, compactable, WARM jacket, I don’t mind at all! Until I owned a Nano I didn’t understand the hype behind what I thought was just another jacket. I love that it is fitted, windproof and lightweight – making it perfect for travel or everyday use!
I’ve been layering this tissue-thin turtleneck under my blazers and favorite fur vest so much that I wish I owned one in every color! I’m was silly and only bought one when we were in the US, but highly recommend you take advantage of the sales and stock up!
My hair goes all sorts of flat in the dry, winter air, but this brush has been taming it better than any I’ve tried previously. The barrel is wide enough that I don’t worry about getting my hair stuck and gives body and gentle waves. For less than $10 it’s a great deal too!
Last but not least, I blame Grace for introducing me to one of my new favorite skincare products. I’ve never been one to use all natural body or face products but after her rave reviews of Tata Harper’s products, I couldn’t help but use my Sephora gift card to try the brand firsthand. My mom and I both used the Tata Harper Purely Powerful trial kit during the holidays, and each raved about how fresh, vibrant and clean our skin felt after using the gentle exfoliating cleanser. The moisturizer is super rich, perfect for nighttime.
Your turn – what do I need to discover next?
Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored and instead is a list of the things of my favorite things this week. As normal, it includes lots of beauty and fashion items which means there are a few affiliate links via ShopStyle. It takes time and money to maintain a blog so I thank you for the support and few cents that come from clicking through the links!
Just out of curiosity – aren’t you supposed to disclose affiliate (or whatever it is you’ve done here) links? Every single one of your links is through some ‘api.shopstyle’ link which I presume gives you kick-backs for clicks. Pretty sneaky considering since you don’t actually identify the products, people have to click on the links.
I’ve always enjoyed these posts, but I’ve noticed you doing this more often and I find it disappointing.
Hi B – You are right, I have started using ShopStyle more often. The items are the same that I’ve always chosen (beauty, fashion) but I only discovered ShopStyle recently. It takes time and money to maintain a blog and every cent that I make from a click, helps support it. I’m sorry you don’t agree with this but it’s not something I’ll change. Also, I would prefer to use links like this versus having a blog taken over by sponsored posts. Thanks for the feedback though and I’ll make sure to remember to put the disclosure at the bottom of the posts!
Two things: One, African raw, black, organic soap. I have the WORST skin, and it’s amazeballs. 2nd thing, cucumber ginger mint water. It’s so freaking refreshing.
Woah! That water sound delicious! Ginger mint?! Yummy! Do you make it or buy it?
Love this post Ashley!
Thanks so much Nicki!!
Patagonia Jackets are my FAVE. I have the black Down Sweater (black puffy jacket) and I wear it EVERYWHERE. Super lightweight.
Check out Lulu’s Run Inspire Tight – Longer Length (7/8) and just as perfect as the Run Inspire Crops!
Oh wow Kristine both of those sound awesome! I will check them out now 🙂
I would love if you’d post what you learn about cross country skiing! I tried it once (actually in Chamonix) and was terrible… I really need to take a lesson to learn the proper way to do it.
There’s nothing better than Sorels!
AMEN Jenna! I love them and even have a pair of Sorel slippers!
I have a Columbia Omni Heat jacket similar to the one you have and love it!
Oooh I’ll have to look up the Columbia version!