Friday's Joy

 

Hi friends!
I'm linking up with Erica and Andrea this week for Friday Favorites! I can't wait to read your posts:
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Timing is everything

Week in Review

Is it just me or did this week fly by.... again?! 

Over the weekend, mama and I spent some time starting our spring cleaning early. It felt so good to get rid of things that were just taking up space. I found some sweet trinkets from when I was a kid and it was fun to take a trip down memory lane. It felt so good to see the space we cleared all empty. It felt like the house was physically lighter. I can't wait to continue our journey. 

Monday after work I had a little adventure. I stopped by a local restaurant to make reservations for Galentine's Day and to make sure we got the cool lounge area (secured!) and then I couldn't pass up the golden hour light and snapped the above photo right outside the restaurant. I love when things fall into place.  

I then stopped at the library one town over to pick up some books. I have always loved being a library and it has been a while since I was in this one. I worked at this one for two summers as the coordinator of the teen volunteer program. It was such a sweet job because of the kids. I found my books with ease (Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent, Single on Purpose by John Kim and The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue).

 

It was then onto my last stop of the evening, Kohls. I had been thinking about this top I saw last week that was on sale. I had a coupon so over the weekend, I decided I was going to get it. It was a versatile top and I was excited about it. After I decided on a size, I found the clearance racks and  came across two other pieces that made me really excited for the summer. 

Work has been pretty solid this week- lots of different queries that make me giggle and they definitely keep me on my toes. 

OH! The rodent didn't see its shadow last week so lets hope for Early Spring! Me and the girls were SO invested in that rodent last week. It was hilarious! 

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Looking Ahead 

Galentine's Happy Hour | Valentine's Day | Penelope's Birthday | More early Spring Cleaning | 

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Links

Loud Budgeting/// I LOVE this idea about talking about money with your friends. Being honest about your finances and saying I'm going to skip happy hour this week because I need to save a little. My friends and I are consistently talking about our money and how we can save money. 

Taylor and Celine at the Grammy's/// Yikes! This is not a good look on Taylor. I am all about being excited for something BUT always show gratitude to those who are there with you; at least look at the presenter when you take the award from them.

Elmo gets more than he bargained for/// This was so cute! Poor Elmo he was trying to be nice but he ended up going viral instead. I LOVE that the fact the person who wrote that tweet is a NJ native who run's Elmo's social media. 

Phillies Packing List/// To think, I am an  over packer BUT the Philadelphia Phillies bring overpacking to a whole new level!

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Posts 

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Find them below:

Random #25 | January Work #ootd

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[[Life is too short to be anything but happy]]

January Work #OOTD

Hi Friends!

I am back starting the year off strong with another attempt to try to document my year of work outfits. 

Last year, I got to June (only posted until May) and then life got in the way. This year, I am keeping it simple and seeing how far I get.  I absolutely love the idea of wearing everything I own, in multiple different ways. If I find something that I wore, is either too small, too big or just doesn't fit me well, off to the thrift shop it goes. 

January was a learning month. I forgot to a take a photo one day; I was off a few days and I was trying to figure out the best angle to take my #ootd photos. 

Starting the month off strong: I paired my black and white skirt (thrifted) with a plum turtleneck and black tights and booties for an updated winter look. Light blue, white and tan will always be a favorite of mine. Its classic and goes well in all seasons.  That red sweater was so necessary for a cold day and the week ended with another neutral and a pop of leopard print which is neutral in my world.  

Week two of 2024 was full of patterns and chunky necklaces. I am shopping my closet and trying to use everything I own. I love my thrifted pieces (bottom two shirts and my flower necklace). Keeping things simple in the pants/skirt to really let the tops speak for themselves. My striped shirt and paper bag waist pants are a repeat from last year BUT are so cute and versatile- changing the necklace and shoes to get different looks. 

Week three of 2024: Monday was a holiday (and my birthday) and then Tuesday was a sick day for me. On Wednesday and Thursday, I went with tried and true outfits from prior years and then Friday, I think I missed the mark. I tried to re-create a look for many years ago and it just flopped with me. #itried

First week in January where I remembered to take #ootd photos. 

LOVE the jacket with the fringe. I bought it two years ago and found it buried, best find of the year. Leopard accents were huge this week and that red sweater was a repeat favorite for another cold day.  

Last few days in January; The blue top had a nice button detail on the shoulder (not pictued) and it was so pretty in person. My black and white dress had lavender accents to try to usher in the Spring weather and my navy and white top was a great way to end this month as its one of my favorite (thrifted) finds.

BONUS:

Bonus Days: On New Year's Day, I wore my favorite confetti top. My birthday I went comfortable and cozy with navy and grey and then my adventure day was rugged with my blue vest from gap from the early 2000s and my hiking (through the stores) boots. ALSO why does Dick's Sporting Goods have such a great #ootd mirror?!

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Gosh, I forgot how much I loved talking about my outfits and this post definitely brought back the joy. I am looking forward to sharing more outfits with you this year!

Want to see previous #ootd posts? Find them below:

Valentine #ootd | Past Favorites #ootd | Florida #ootd | January 2023 | February 2023 | March 2023 |  April 2023 | May 2023 | September 2013 | September 2013 Lookbook | Fall 2013 Fashion Inspiration 

[[Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. -Rachel Zoe]]

Random #25

Another month and another look at what screenshots are in my camera roll....

Clearly, I'm a sucker for horoscopes

Don't tempt me Chick Fil A!

Perhaps a watch... 

Well played Starbucks!

I can't even argue with this accuracy. 

All the good vibes for this being true

AND forgetting my re-usable bags at stores. 

I guess my targeted ad's are on to something with me. 
I couldn't stop laughing reading the title

Do this ON PURPOSE!

BEST caption for this photo

HA! I always wondered why we can't do this. 

The girls a lunch can attest, I laughed OUT LOUD after reading this

#2024mood

I imagine Alexis from Schitt's Creek saying this

I want it all!

How accurate. 

HAHAHA!

Delulu

give me all the abundance in my live

HAHAHA So true! I am never saying I like anything anymore.

I feel like this could go two ways....

Loving these trends

This doesn't even seem that rediculous anymore. 

I had this converation with my mom before my birthday... HOW?!

THIS dress! She looks goreous!

spice up any situation with something silly and whismical

I am obsessed with this jacket AND how say says "Gotta make your own sunshine around here"

Well Played Nike!

gym > snacks
Who am i?!

What's the BEST that could happen?!

PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

I see 333 ALL the time. 
Be happy by purpose

HA! I love how lowkey and subtle this is.

I said what I said....

It's like emergency confetti!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA 

Better off ALONE

The accuracy

I feel this... 

10000% true.

BIRTHDAY words.

The amount of times I saw these loafers in targeted ADS and then never buying them is
a whole new level of self control for me. 

Poor boys, they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.

THIS is so neat!

I am searching for a pattern to make this jacket! All the heart eyes😍

I'm not surprised by this.I honestly thought it would be a higher number. 

I think everyone needs this poem in their lives

What is with me and jackets this month?! Loving that fabric!

And to think hockey fans only talked about the Stanley Cup; women today have ALL the Stanley Cup talk now.

Saving this to see if its true on NYE this year. 

This is the sweetest thing EVER! I wonder if the owner ever tried to find their missing stuffy. 

😦😂

one of my goals for 2024

As much as I want to fight this.... Its true

Kindness is a superpower

THIS is why #ootd posts are SO important

*Chocolate Chip pancakes with a tall glass of Apple Juice

Are you and Chick Fil A in kahootz with each other, McDonalds?!

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Thanks for taking a peek at what's on my camera roll!

[[Shine bright darling, the world needs your light]]