It’s officially Countdown Week.  In just six days, Kyle and I will be husband and wife.  I still have a few things to do, but anything that’s not done by the time I get in the car on Wednesday afternoon is not getting  done.  At some point, you just have to call it.

Weddings, like so much of life, are a balance between wants and needs.  When Kyle would ask if we really “needed” a videographer or a second cake or a stamp with our likenesses on it, I would be momentarily offended.  But when you’re in the depths of planning, the lines blur.

This weekend, I found myself dropping $40 on express shipping for a welcome sign and decided right then that it was probably a good time to take a step back.  Because when the cost of overnight postage no longer floors you, it’s time to re-evaluate.

The dresses are altered.  The cakes are in production.  The tent decor is in transit.   My nearest and dearest are packing their bags, and the wedding, however it turns out, will be enough.

I would rather spend the next week focusing on my fiancé, my family and my friends.  Because when else are you lucky enough to have most of the people you love in one place?

Long t-shirts can be difficult to find.  This Amazon Essentials tee with a shirttail hem that is longer in back than front is a winner.  It looks great with jeans or leggings layered under a shorter jacket.

Need long sleeves?  LOFT has you covered in misses and plus-size.  Looking for something similar in cotton?  Madewell has the best option.

The third season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is nearly upon us, and December 6th cannot get here soon enough.  If you can’t wait either, you can watch the trailer, here.  And if you haven’t watched this charming and funny show from the creator of Gilmore Girls, you can check it out on Amazon Prime.

Hair dried out from too much summer fun?  I’ve talked about this Davines Spotlight Circle conditioner before, but it never hurts to rep a great product.  This conditioner softens, repairs and adds shine.  It’s also resealable, so you can get several uses out of a single pouch.

These Spicy Chicken Tacos with avocado and creamy cilantro sauce are an easy weeknight dinner.  We prefer to grill the chicken in a special pan that is safe to use on the grill.   It gives the chicken a slightly deeper flavor.  We also add Trader Joe’s pickled jalapeños and diced mango as toppings; it just livens up the flavor a bit more.

This Evie Top from Boden is everything I’m looking for in a blouse.  You can dress it up or down.  It has a classic style with a little something extra.   And it’s comfortable.  Did I mention it’s also under $100?

I’d pair it with these phenomenal British tweed pants for a look that just screams early October.  Or wear it right now with this navy ponte skirt with a bold fuchsia flare.

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