Zara Sale Picks

zara sale picks

Moose top // Loafers // Plaid trousers // Black and gold oxfords // Gold oxfords // Embellished tee // Scarf // Sequin sweater // Necklace // Earrings // Jacket // Kimono coat // Trousers // Suede top

It’s probably pathetic to say that the Zara sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year for me, so I won’t. I’ve undoubtedly mentioned on here before that I use the bi-annual blowouts to stock up on basics (and some fun statement pieces) for the next season, and this time is no exception. It’s kind of terrible how excited I get about fall clothes this early, when I haven’t even worn all of my summer dresses yet! Still, I can’t miss the opportunity to grab some soft layering pieces (I just got this sweater jacket in the mail and it’s the softest, coziest thing I’ve ever felt). I also snapped up this blouse in the cutest print (it’s more beige, less blush in person) and these pants, which are stretchy but tailored. Plus these shoes that I started swooning over here are only $20…(so naturally I got them). And for those of you looking – these are the kind of flats I wear all fall/winter long (they go with everything), and how chic is this kimono coat? That zipper…

Anyone else already excited for next season’s clothes? (P.S. Don’t miss Anthropologie’s sale either – I got a burgundy crop sweater for just $16!)

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Color Splash

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Yellow has, in recent times, become one of my favorite colors. It’s aggressively happy and I think it’s almost impossible not to feel good when you’re wearing it. That said, I realize the color doesn’t suit everyone – which is okay, because yellow is also a fantastic color for decor! This dress is so mod, and I’m completely in love with these sandals (they’re on sale!). I also love yellow baubles – anyone for tasseled earrings or a dainty neon-dipped ring? I also love this stapler and ruler to brighten up your desk, and this silicone-coated teapot is both classically fancy and ultra modern at the same time. And who doesn’t love a quirky throw pillow? Plus, this book is a kind of fun, whimsical read, but – shh! – I mostly love it for its super pretty glow-in-the-dark cover.

P.S. I just got this bright yellow pot from IKEA and I can’t wait to plant my happy little Kalanchoe in it!

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My Favorite Simple Lunch

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I’m not a big lunch person. Mostly I blame the fact that I don’t really know what to eat for lunch, so I stick to yogurt or leftovers most days. But a while ago I saw this post on Design Love Fest and was instantly inspired (and excited). That looks healthy! I thought. I can do that! So I did, and I changed it around, and I’ve eaten it about four times already – and it takes a little less than 15 minutes to make. It’s simple, fresh food at its finest.

For rice, I used a Minute Ready to Serve brown rice cup which is the perfect serving size (I have them stockpiled in my pantry). You microwave it for a minute and it’s perfect. I don’t even want to know why that works. I fill half of a giant bowl with rice (leftovers of any kind of rice would work well here), the other half with mixed salad greens, and throw about a third of a can of black beans on top (the other 2/3 means you can have this for lunch two more times!). Then I drizzle it with olive oil, throw on some sea salt, garlic powder (about 1/2 teaspoon), red pepper flakes, and chopped green onions, just because I had them on hand. Then top it with a poached egg (just gently plop an egg in a shallow pan of boiling water, then push it around for about 5 minutes – voilà! A perfectly poached egg) and enjoy!

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Doesn’t that look like a party in a bowl?!

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Life Lately

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•Gorgeous peony in my yard (which, sadly, has been destroyed in recent thunderstorms)•

This week has been off-the-charts fantastic. I’ve begun to settle into a summer routine, I’ve actually gotten up early and exercised every day this week, I’ve begun to meditate, and I’ve finished three books since last Thursday. I’ve also been cleaning like a crazy person, and I hope to share some of that next week (my office is under control and it feels insanely good). I feel fresh and ready to simplify my life, which is what I’ve been looking for. And then, this morning, America made history and I’m ecstatic. Love wins. (And it’s Friday!)

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•Yummy (and beautiful) breakfast quiche•

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•IKEA chocolates in the prettiest packaging•

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•The sky looking extra cool/creepy (and yellow) after a terrible storm•

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•So excited to read these books, which were random presents from my awesome dad (1, 2, 3)•

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Best of the Web

best of the web

1. Dino Love // Public service announcement: I’ve found what is perhaps the cutest statement clutch, ever. (And it’s black so it goes with everything.)

2. C’est Français // I totally love these cute (and timely!) French news cartoons – they’re for children so the language and topics are simple enough. I’m going to start watching them regularly to keep my French strong (use it or lose it, right?) – won’t you join me?

3. Wanderlust // I’ve had an especially strong desire to travel lately, and Bri Emery’s snaps from all over Europe are definitely not helping. Dreaming about a trip to the Netherlands right about now…

4. Thug Kitchen // This has been my go-to website/cookbook for a while now – besides their hysterically profuse cursing, all of their recipes are vegan, simple and (almost always) totally delicious.

5. Weekday Carnival // This one I’m most excited about – Weekday Carnival has long been among my favorite blogs (it’s my favorite interior design/decor blog, no question), and Riikka is back to blogging after a year-long hiatus! Go over and check it out now.

6. On Repeat // Have you listened to Of Monsters and Men’s new album yet? If your answer is anything other than yes, I’ll give you a minute to pull it up on Spotify. Listen to it now. I’ve listened to it on repeat for about 4 hours every day since last Monday (is that crazy?). It’s that good. Every song is perfect. (Be sure to give their equally fantastic first album a listen too if you haven’t already.)

7. Calm.com // Following through with one of my summer to-dos, I’ve started meditating using this app – and I don’t think I can recommend it highly enough. 10 minutes of guided meditation has become my favorite way to start the day, and something I look forward to.

8. What’s in a Name? // I got sort of lost in this rabbit hole of a website one day, and found this post particularly fascinating – it actually gets cooler the further you read. (And I’m sure you’ve seen this already, but it reminded me a lot of this Time interactive, which, admittedly, I spent way too much time playing with.)

9. Inspiring Notebooks // I kind of hoard notebooks, and I definitely don’t need any more (I have enough unused ones as it is), but I’m totally in love with these that I saw on Instagram. Not sure what I’d do with them, but they make me happy!

10. Kaftan Crush // If I had room in my closet for a kaftan, I’d probably pick this one – maybe because it’s my favorite shade of yellow, maybe because it has such delicate and beautiful embroidery…or maybe because it’s the same colors as the Swedish flag.

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