The blog is a little slow this week. There are two reasons for this.
First, the new design is launching next Tuesday/Wednesday. I have final confirmation of this. It is glorious, but it needs my attention.
Second, I started a new job this week. I am somehow back on the political campaign trail. We’ll discuss this more at a later date, but today, as I was editing a donor list, I kept thinking, “I feel 25 again, but with grey hair and cellulite.”
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1) How I stopped checking my phone, and started using it with intention. (Medium)
2) LK Bennett has the best, most ladylike dresses. I need this utterly chic a-line, STAT.
3) What is “stage zero” breast cancer? (Marie Claire)
4) A monogram coffee mug so chic, I might actually buy it.
5) How bosses are literally like dictators. (Vox)
6) Musts from the Reiss Sale: a red twist-front dress, a textured blue suit, a slate blue top.
7) A video about microblading (eyebrow tattooing) that covers everything. (Refinery29)
8) $5 Well Worth It: Wet ‘n Wild Highlighting Powder.
9) Should you be able to openly use sick days for mental health? (Allure)
10) This fresh, pale blue M&S tote is just $64. Also loving their Dolly crossbody bag.
11) 8 Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer. (Levo)
12) This H&M caftan is the greatest swimsuit cover-up, ever.
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What Caught My Eye. You know I love a good remodel.
What’s Offensive. That thousands of women are suing Kay jewelers for sexual harassment, and the jeweler may have swapped out diamonds in customer’s rings for cheaper stones.
What I Bought with My Amazon Gift Card. A blender. I’m officially an old person.
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13 comments
Alison says:
A+ choice on the blender. My Ninja is my favorite appliance (and my favorite wedding gift). I use the smoothie cups that came with mine all the time instead of a small food processor.
Gigi says:
Ha, I used my Amazon gift card to buy a vacuum. Oh adulthood.
Niki says:
Me too. Well worth it!
Another Wet N Wild product I LOVE is their Volume Max mascara – it’s in a hot pink tube with white lettering. One of the best I have ever used and it’s $5 and CF.
Erin says:
I used my Kentucky Derby winnings to buy a vacuum!
Jess says:
Insta Pot. I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited about something adult since I’ve been an adult!
Belle says:
I read somewhere that is Amazon’s number one seller.
Erica says:
I needed that reminder today! (the quote) Thanks.
Anna says:
On #9, back when I was a dumb dumb who didn’t realize how important it is to take at least one real vacation a year, I would take what I called “Anna Days” and made no qualms about it. I used vacation days though
Lindsey says:
I love the Anthro mugs, but some of them don’t have the cute big letter. Look at the L! I don’t get why they aren’t all the same. The big letter ones are really cute. And I’m with you on most monogram mugs.
Belle says:
So many monograms are just too precious. Like, how old am I? Too old to have my initials on my mug in hot pink cursive.
SC says:
I bought one of the simpler “Monogram Mugs” from Anthro for a friend back in 2011 (I can’t believe they’re still available!), and she still uses it…I might need to get one for myself too.
Chelsea says:
Love the quote! All of Elisabeth Elliot’s books are excellent. If you haven’t read one, Through Gates of Splendor is a great place to start.
Kate K says:
Congrats on your new job, Belle!