Happy Friday! I hope you all have had a good week. We had lots of rain in New York City this week but I am thrilled that we’ll be down in Savannah this time next week, enjoying warm weather and sunshine! A little quality time with family and some sunshine is exactly what I’m craving! Tonight we are relaxing at home with a movie and then tomorrow we are heading to New Jersey to meet our friends’ new baby boy! I’m excited to get some newborn baby snuggles. It’s already hard to remember Katie being that small. Sunday I’m catching up with my friend Mary over a morning run and then Bo and I are going to be smart and spend a bit of time packing for our upcoming trip. I’ll be in Arkansas Wednesday and Thursday for work and then will fly directly to Savannah to meet he and Katie. That means that this weekend we need to pack everything for Savannah so he doesn’t have to worry about packing in addition to flying solo with her.
Now, let’s dive into this week’s edition of Friday Favorites, including recipes, articles, posts and other things that caught my eye this week.
- The picture above has made me smile so many times this week as have the rest of the images Michelle sent over earlier this week following a mini-shoot we did with her in Prospect Park. It has been so fun to work with her as she now knows our style, best angles and personalities. If you’re based in New York or New Jersey, I highly recommend Michelle for any of your photography needs – she’s amazing!
- After using it for a few weeks, I can say that I’m loving Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollowood Flawless filter highlighter. A little bit goes a long way as I dab a bit in between my eyes and on my cheeks but the result is a subtle but gorgeous glow! If you like lighter, more dewy coverage, I know some people where this as their foundation instead of using it as a highlighter.
- I shared these Tory Burch Miller Leather Logo sandals on Instagram the other night and had no less than 40 of y’all comment that they are your favorite summer sandal! I’ve eyed them for years as a few of my good friends swear by them but have had a hard time rationalizing the price. Luckily, a Saks gift card was hanging out in my wallet and this was the perfect way to use it! I’ve worn them twice already and love that they can easily be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion!
- I can’t believe that this dress is now on sale for $49! The flattering, floral dress is long enough for work but fun enough for the weekend. I’ve worn it with a jean jacket and sandals as well as flats and a sweater and every time I wear it I get compliments. It’s available in petite, regular and tall so it works for just about anyone!
- I’ve had three nail polish colors on rotation recently – a perfect nude that lasts forever, a fun vibrant pink and this funky purple.
- I love getting emails and comments from you all after you try a product I recommend and this one is definitely the reader favorite right now. The Revlon Oval One-Step Hair Dryer still amazes me in its ability to dry and smooth my hair in less than ten minutes. It’s simple to use, even for someone like me who has zero round brush skills. It has over 500 reviews on Ulta and the average review is 4.5 stars which is proof that it’s a winner. I will say that I found the cheezy video on Ulta’s site really helpful to watch before using it the first time but now, a few months later, I’ve figured out the method that works best for my hair.
- If you find yourself shopping at multiple stores in order to get the best price on groceries, you may find this article that compares the price of groceries at four different retailers, interesting.
- I have so much respect for Michele’s work ethic and each time that I’ve had the pleasure to spend time with her I find myself inspired and dreaming of achieving just a portion of what she has accomplished. Warning, you may be exhausted by the end of the article but you’ll also gain a few tips to apply to your own life!
- We whipped up this healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad as a side dish earlier this week and have been enjoying leftovers all week. The flavors only get better with time and I love that you can choose to add protein to make it a main dish or stick with the feta and vegetables when serving it as a side dish.
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!
Can you share a blow out instruction on what products you use? I bought the same blow dryer and find the scalp/roots don’t try quite as quickly and I don’t want to do too much heat damage. Thanks!
Hi Colleen! I apologize as this was in my SPAM comments folder. I use a heat protectant from Bumble & Bumble or Aveda, depending the day.
I have to thank you sooooo much for recommending the Revlon Oval One-Step Hair Dryer! I finally ordered one last week – and have used it three times already and it is a GAME CHANGER! I have zero ability with a round brush, and could never get my hair as smooth as when my hair dresser does it. Now I feel I am at the point where it looks almost as good as when she blows it out! I told my sister about it, and she has ordered one as well. I am telling everyone about it!
I’ve been debating the hair dryer too, and I think this post put me over the edge. Going to order one next month!!