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Friday, January 7, 2022

Friday Favorites and Happenings

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Happy Friday all! I meant to post our Christmas update on Wednesday, but then life and medical stuff got in the way. So it is coming next week instead.

We have a busy few weeks coming up with the girls birthday party, a fun trip for just Rory and I, and a medical thing. I will explain more on that later.

Anyways, onto Friday favorites and Happenings.

ONE. I have been wanting a Varley sweater for months now. Yes, I know a lot of bloggers have posted about it. But when a local blogger posts about it, I trust them. I know them IRL and trust their recommendations. 

I have been waiting to find it on sale as I wasn't paying the full price of $158. Nope. I got it on sale, in the dusty rose color and I am anxiously awaiting it to arrive on Monday. 

I can't wait to wear this to work, or with leggings or jeans. I feel like it can be dressed up or down.

I ordered a size small.

Varley Vine Pullover

TWO. Now that Christmas is over, I can share one of the gifts that I got Rory. It's an Allbirds Long Sleeve Tee. I love Allbirds. I have three pairs of shoes from them including the ballet style flats that I got from them recently. By the way, I love the flats and have worn them most days at work.

But I didn't know that they made clothes until recently. Basically when I was looking at the Tree Loungers for me, I saw that they made clothes. And since we love the brand so much, I bought the long sleeve tee for Rory. He has worn it two or three times since Christmas and loves it. 

It is made with wool (like most of their items), but it isn't hot. It actually is very breathable, soft and reduces odor which is a good thing for men. Rory often complains that shirts like this smell towards the end of the day, but not this one.

They are not cheap, but they are amazing quality.

Allbirds Long Sleeve Tee

THREE. As I mentioned above, Rory and I are going on a trip for a holiday party for his work. I have been eyeing these two dresses for awhile now, but they are out of stock in my size. Ugh. So I have alerts on them.

All else fails, and I wear the black dress that I wore to his cousins wedding, but I wanted something long sleeve as it is in Colorado...and it is very cold there right now.

Lulus Silver Sequin Dress

Baltic Born Poland Sequin Dress

FOUR. Weekly funnies.






Have a great weekend. I am linking up with A Little Bit of Everything. 

12 comments :

  1. I hope everything is ok medically. The trip sounds fun!

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    1. I will explain more next week. I have surgery on Monday so I won't be around as much, but I will still have a couple posts and reading blogs. I haven't been on many trips, so I hope this one is good and we are safe!

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  2. I'm cracking up at that first meme because it's so true. I'd like to know how many times per day my brother and I called my mom at work to ask her if we could do stuff during the summer. I bet we drove her INSANE. Haha.

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    1. So true! We did it all the time. I am sure my mom didn't enjoy it, but I am sure she misses that now.

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  3. That sweater is so pretty! I hope everything is going ok. Have a great weekend.

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    1. Thank you. I will explain more next week. Have a great weekend. and I can't wait for the sweater! Do you love yours?

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  4. Love your funnies and those dresses are amazing! I absolutely adore the sweater, how come I’ve never heard about this brand? I can’t wait to see it on you!

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    1. I only saw it from a few bloggers and then a local blogger whom I love and trust. I can't wait to wear it and I will definitely let you know if it is worth the hype. I hope both dresses work out and I can chose the best. Have a great weekend!

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  5. I love the funnies and am curious about the Varley sweater. Have a great weekend.
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    1. I will post a review or give an update once I wear it a few times. Have a great weekend!

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  6. Oh yes, I used to call my mom at work all the time! I'm sure each of her co-workers recognized my voice just like I was able to recognize hers.

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  7. Oh I love that second dress, it's so pretty! :) I hope it comes back into stock for you :) I really like that pink knit too, looks very cosy for winter, it's nice you could score it on sale.

    Hope that you are having a great weekend! :)

    Away From The Blue

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