Happy Friday!
Did this “short” work week feel like an extra-long one for anyone else? I am so happy it’s finally the weekend. My long run was finished bright and early this morning so the only thing that I have to look forward to is a deep tissues massage tonight, quality time with Bo and Katie, enjoying cooler temperatures, and heading into the city for Evann’s bachelorette festivities tomorrow. It is going to be a fun day with some lovely ladies while we relax and celebrate doing some of Evann’s favorite things – a sweaty workout, some fun pampering and enjoy delicious cocktails and food. After so much travel recently, I’m thankful that Evann chose to have a NYC bachelorette instead of a destination. Do you have any fun plans this weekend?
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.
- When I was at Target last week I discovered Peanut Butter & Jelly Kids RX Bars. These 130 calorie bars have 7 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber which make them the perfect morning or afternoon snack. I find the texture to be a lot softer than the larger RX bars and the PB&J flavor is DELICIOUS!
- As I jumped back into half marathon training this week after a few weeks of travel, my three runs were definitely not easy but enjoying an amazing pair of new shoes and sunrise views made them a bit more bearable. I’ve now worn the new Brooks Levitate 2 on four runs and am IN LOVE! My feet felt cushioned while also enjoying some extra spring and energy due to the shoe’s responsive nature. The heel collar allowed me to sweat and run without any blisters or rubbing and the bright color is an added bonus!
- After seeing this shower blue tooth speaker on a friend’s wedding registry, Bo and I immediately ordered it ourselves. Does anyone else ever do that? Since attaching it to our shower wall I’ve enjoyed listening to podcasts each morning during my shower. The music and sound is very clear and it was very easy to mount.
- For some reason, Bo and I rarely cook cauliflower. After feeling burnt out on our usual vegetables we made this new-to-us cumin & turmeric cauliflower recipe on Monday and immediately marked it a WINNER! It is a little spicy but oh-so-delicious!
- Who else has been watching the new Tom Clancy Jack Ryan series on Amazon? I’ve always liked John Krasinski, but wasn’t sure how he’d transition into this role which is very different than his Office character. Needless to say Bo and I loved the show and quickly watched all eight episodes in just five evenings. I like that the season is a self-contained story so there weren’t any dramatic cliff-hangers at the end of the season. They’ve already started filming season 2 and I’m thrilled to read that the three main characters will continue in the next season.
- Earlier this week, a reader asked me what I’d recommend buying during the Fall Jcrew 40% off sale. Below are the items I recommended to her since they are my closet staples. The only item on this list that I don’t own is the tie waist dress which I just ordered!
- Tippi Sweater – I own this sweater in six different colors and tend to buy a new one each year. It’s a perfect weight for fall and I tend to wear it with a skirt and necklace during the work week and pair it with jeans on the weekend.
- Martie Slim Pant – These pants come in three lengths and are so flattering that I just ordered a 3rd pair!
- Going Out Blazer – The perfect way to transition your summer dresses or silk tanks to fall is by throwing on this tailored blazer. I wore it earlier this week with a summer dress to keep me warm in a chilly office.
- Wrap Tie Jumpsuit – I’ve worn this once a week since adding it to my wardrobe earlier this summer. It is so versatile and fun! Tomorrow I’m wearing it for Evann’s bachelorette and pairing it with bright, strappy sandals and statement jewelry.
- Tie Waist Shirtdress – If this is as flattering as it looks in the pictures or based on the reviews, then I’ll be wearing this non-stop. When I travel I prefer to take dresses since they are simpler and this one will be perfect with my gold, chunky necklace and dark tan heels.
- Leopard Skirt – My favorite way to wear this skirt is with a chambray shirt and black heels. It’s a classic that can live in your closet for years and be worn many different ways, depending the occasion.
- High Rise Toothpick Jean – I’ve embraced the high waist jean style and don’t think I’ll be going back to anything else in the near future. These are flattering yet comfortable and the long length is appreciated since I have a short torso and long legs.
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!
I just bought the j crew jumpsuit! Can’t wait to see how you style it! It’s so cute!
Yay! I hope you love it! I am wearing it tonight with statement earrings and bright heels!
I live in Switzerland and ordered the Martie pants based on your recommendation, ready for my new job that I’m starting in November. I’m really pleased with them. Very flattering! I originally ordered them in black and have now ordered them in navy, too. Thanks for the recommendation!
I’m so glad to hear that Olivia! Glad you love them!