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Friday, February 23, 2018

Friday Favorites

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It's Friday. Even though this was a short week, it still felt like a normal full week. We don't have many plans this weekend which is totally fine by me. I really hope that I can have an evening with my girlfriends. I haven't seen them in forever. Between being gone for work (when I traveled to England and Ireland) and being sick with bronchitis, it has been over a month since I have seen them. Brunch, please.

Onto my Friday favorites and happenings.

ONE. This week, Lindsay from Lindsay's Sweet World posted about her husband turning 40. This reminded me that I need to get my butt in gear with finalizing plans for Rory's 40th birthday. See Rory never wants a big to do for his birthday, but this year is different. He is letting me plan a party for him. He doesn't know any details except the date. I also asked him for a guest list (but I added more) just to make sure I included everyone because I don't know some of his Bay Area friends.

Well I made plans for the venue awhile ago, but since it is a month away, I needed to send out invites. I had no idea what to do. Either I could send out formal invites in the mail (costly and I would have to track down all the addresses), send out a FB invite (again, not everyone is on FB), email them or text them. I didn't think of texting them until my lash girl suggested it.

So this week I created the cutest invite (on canva), which I can't share just yet because Rory sometimes reads my blog and texted and/or emailed it out to all of our friends and family. I have gotten so many responses and I can't wait for his party.

I will say this because I had to ok it with Rory first. We are doing a 90's themed birthday where you come dressed in your favorite/best 90's attire. I have some ideas in mind, but please send me all your fun ideas.

TWO. Summer is fast approaching (not fast enough) and I can't get my mind off the cutest sandals EVER. I want them in every color, but at the ouchie price of $110 per pair, I just can't wrap my mind around it. So I am asking you all if you can help a girl out and find some sandals that are similar. Kind of like the Splurge/Save concept. Here are the original beauties. And maybe I will buy one pair. Maybe.
Midsummer sandals

THREE. Monday is my parents 35th Anniversary. How crazy is that? They are leaving on a jet plane on Sunday to sunny Florida. I am super jealous as I want to be in the sunshine. Only 50 days until my Mexico vacation.

Anyways, I want to wish my mom and dad a very Happy Anniversary. You two totally rock and I love seeing the foundation you two have built over the years. I definitely look to you guys when I think of happiness, stability, fun, love and hard work in marriage.

FOUR. I just purchased more of my favorite tees. I actually have two favorite tees and I got one of each. I love Lush Raw Edge Side Slit tees. I two in medium and I got another in medium. I like the looser fit, but I definitely could go down to a size small and still have a loose fit. My other favorite tee is by Madewell. It is their Whisper Cotton V-Neck tee. I also get this one in a medium for a looser fit. This time I got the pink (Sunset). Last year I asked for recommendations on tees and I got a lot of feedback. I bought a few of the shirts and these are my favorite. They hold up after many washes and are soooo comfortable. I just wish the Lush one came in more colors. Basically, if you are looking for a cute, plain, comfy and well made tee, I recommend both of these.

FIVE. Do you know how hard it is to shop for gray/silver shoes that will match your dress just perfectly? It is hard. It is even harder when you just put screen shots next to each other and try to visualize if it will look good. That is what I did this week. I have been looking for shoes to match my bridesmaids dress and I kind of need to find them now, so that I can order my dress (custom sizing). Yep, I still haven't ordered it. But I am hoping these beauties will be comfortable, I can wear them again and are cute in person. Plus since they are wedges, I think my feet will be thanking me at the end of the evening. Plus I have to walk through grass at the ceremony, so I didn't want stilettos. What do you think of these? If I don't like them when I receive them Saturday, I can return for my back up pair.
Kate Spade Wedges

I hope you all have a great weekend! See you on Monday.

I am linking up with April, A Little Bit of Everything, Meet @ the Barre and Cup of Tea.

18 comments :

  1. Patrick turns 39 tomorrow and I'm just itching to plan a 40th birthday party for him next year. He never wants anything done but I"m going to do something! Those flats are too cute and I can imagine how hard it is to find the right color grey/silver. Have a great weekend friend!

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  2. That is exactly what I did for Mr. Nine's 40th, all he knew was the date and it turned out so great! I LOVE those sandals, I will be on the lookout for a steal, but I just clicked over and they got over 200 5 stars reviews, I may have to invest!! Happy Anni to your parents, and ya to a Mexico countdown! have the BEST weekend!

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    1. That is awesome. I hope mine turns out just as well as your husband's did. That would be amazing. The sandals are just too cute. There has to be a steal for it. Thank you. I will tell them. Have the best weekend as well.

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  3. Why are silver/gray shoes so hard to find?! I am in need for those colors too for all my weddings this year! I like that those KS ones are wedges! Have a great weekend!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

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    1. Seriously? So hard to find. I want something comfy, but something that I can wear again. I hope the wedges are comfy and cute. Have a great weekend!

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  4. I have those sandals pinned. So great. My hubs turns 40 in June so we need to figure that out stat.

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  5. I cant wait to see all the details of Rory's party when it happens. What a good wife.
    GIRLLLL - I know it about the gray/silver shoes. I have like 3 pairs & all of them did not go with the outfit I intended them to go with.

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  6. My husband turns 40 this year too. I should probably plan a party but it's hard for me to do that without his input!

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  7. Those sandals are so cute!!! So are the Kate Spade wedges! I am sure everything will come together fabulously for Rory's party.I hope you have a wonderful weekend and get to see your girlfriends.

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  8. The shoes are gorgeous!! Hopefully all works out with the bridesmaid dress too! Excited to hear the details of the 40th birthday!!!

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  9. My cousin is planning her husband's 40th birthday as well! Can't wait to see what you plan! xo, Biana-BlovedBoston

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  10. Those sandals look perfect! Happy early anniversary to your parents! Your Mexico trip is going to be so fun. It doesn't look like a trip to Cuba is going to be doable for us since they changed the travel laws again. Now we're exploring some other options. Sierra~Beautifully Candid

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  11. The partyu sounds great! I can't wait to see the results of your planning! I love the bridesmaid shoes and good thinking with a wedge for the grass. Have a great weekend and I hope you get some good girlfriend time in!

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  12. I love a 90's theme!! How fun! I can't wait until you can share more deets on his party! And I love those slit tees!

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  13. Those sandals are too cute. I'm sure your hubby's party will be fantastic!

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  14. I thought about throwing Brian a party, but he does NOT like being the center of attention. Maybe for his 50th. Lol.

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  15. Hi Danielle - I've tagged you in a pot - hope you get chance to do it, it's super fun! Joanne x

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  16. Apologies - that should have said post!!

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