Friday Finds || Vol. 2, Week 14

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It’s finally Friday! Wow, this week was L-O-N-G. I feel like I fit three weeks worth of work and activities into this week. The next 5-6 weeks are going to be super busy for me on the travel front (back to back to back trips, two of which are international) so I’ve been extra conscious about getting ahead on blog posts, staying current on emails, etc. I’ve also been trying to squeeze in all of the workouts since I’ll be in crop tops and shorts at Coachella next weekend! There’s never enough hours in the day, is there?!

One of the highlights of my week was going to afternoon tea at The Langham on Wednesday for one of my girlfriends’ birthdays! Such a fun way to play hooky for a few hours. The Langham is the most gorgeous hotel (see this post and this post for pics), but I’d never actually had their tea service in Chicago until this week. (Merritt and I had the afternoon tea when we stayed at The Langham in Hong Kong in 2016!) It definitely did not disappoint, I’d highly recommend going for a little girls day in Chicago! It felt like spring inside even though it was snowing outside… And on that note: Come on, Chicago. Get it together!

I’m heading home quickly this weekend for my nephew’s baptism on Sunday, but I’ve yet to figure out exactly when I’m heading there or for how long I’ll be staying. I so badly want to spend some quality time with my family, but I feel like I have so much to do in Chicago before I leave this Wednesday.

Hope you have a great weekend, friends! xoxo JRS

things to read, watch, & listen to

Having “one of those weeks?” I loved this email from my developer, Lisa. Great tips for when you’re feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list!

OMFG. Obsessed does not begin to describe it! I’d live in NYC forever if I had this apartment.

I’ve been loving with the Almost 30 podcast recently!

My two favorite playlists on Spotify this week… Fresh & Chill and Happy Chill Good Time Vibes

5 Signs You Need a Mental Break

WOW – LOVED these reads from Lauren regarding body image. Let’s Talk Body Image and You’re More Than Your Physical Appearance

6 Ways to Lead a Calmer Life

Have you heard of the Morning Pages? I’ve been doing it this week!

I’ve also been making more of an effort to batch my time. #ProductivityHack

How pretty is Julia’s cloffice?!

The Best Colorful Instagram Accounts — so many good ones!

Feeling stuck at work? Read this.

5 Common Questions About Matcha

Can’t wait to get my hands on this book… It’s like the wellness version of The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up.

Loved this podcast about personal branding!

10 Ways to Unearth Your Inner Francophile (you can read or listen)

Loved these ice breaker questions to really get to know someone better!

5 Ways to Immediately Feel Happier

I’m considering going to Haiti this June, but still trying to figure out if it’s the right time for me financially and with everything else on my plate. Ashley’s trip recap sounds so incredible though! And I’d be going with a few girls that I love. Ahh, decisions, decisions.

shop to it!

I listed SO many things on Poshmark this week… You can take a look at everything I’m selling here!

Remember on my last trip to London how I fell in love with Charbonnel et Walker chocolate shop?! Well you can now shop their beautiful boxes of truffles at Nordstrom! You can’t go wrong with any of their sea salt caramel variations, but the Milk Sea Salt Caramels are my favorite!

I just bought two new pairs of (affordable!) sunglasses — this pair in clear/tort and this pair in white — they just came in the mail yesterday and I LOVE them!

I bought these heels for a wedding I was in last summer (a nude suede color that’s not currently available) and they turned out to be my most-worn shoes all summer, fall, and even on vacation, too. They’re so dang comfortable, definitely going to grab another pair!

Im in love with this baseball cardigan! So, so SO cute.

I’m loving these woven mules. (I feel like the “cushiony” look is v trendy right now!) They come in black, blush pink, and a dusty blue… All three are so perfect for spring and summer.

This fruit slice squeezer is maybe the most inventive thing I’ve ever seen! I feel like I need to bring it to the bars with me… I’m always squeezing my lemons into my Tito’s & Water and getting lemon juice everywhere.

AH! How cute is this little wicker basket bag?!

I was browsing around on Aldo this week and found SO many great (super affordable!) styles for spring and summer.

Obsessed with this striped sweater that’s on sale! Reminds me of this one!

Love the colors on this striped sweater!

How gorgeous are these raffia slides?!

Scooped up this classic tee this week.

And added this bow-tied headband to my wish list!

How fun is this tassel tote?

Loving this striped jumpsuit!

OMG — J.McLaughlin has the wicker bag mecca right now! WANT THEM ALL. It’s impossible to pick a favorite, but I love this clutch, this clutch, and this clutch.

events & things

I so wish I was going to be in LA on May 6th… This event revolving around your Saturn’s Return looks epic! (I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m in the midst of mine right now and f*ck, it’s kind of a bitch.)

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4 Comments

  1. 4.6.18
    Rena said:

    Yes to the woven heels and your cool look of today with the vest!
    xx Rena
    http://www.dressedwithsoul.com

  2. 4.6.18
    grace said:

    llooove that outfit, + thanks for linking to my post!

  3. 4.6.18
    Allie said:

    I’m with you on the J.McLaughlin bags! I want all of them, they are so pretty. Have a wonderful weekend and good luck getting ready for your trips! xAllie http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com

  4. 4.6.18

    Thank you for the link to The Simple Sophisiticate’s Francophile episode of the podcast. Your round-up is full of wonderful finds. Have a wonderful weekend!