The Workday Reading: July 19, 2017
Jul 19, 2017
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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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.
Ha, I used my Amazon gift card to buy a vacuum. Oh adulthood.
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.
I used my Kentucky Derby winnings to buy a vacuum!
Insta Pot. I don’t think I’ve ever been as excited about something adult since I’ve been an adult!
I read somewhere that is Amazon’s number one seller.
I needed that reminder today! (the quote) Thanks.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congrats on your new job, Belle!