I can’t believe we’re already at the end of the first full week of the New Year! Matt and I are re-doing our bedroom with lots of great furniture from Z Gallerie, so we are prepping for the new set to be delivered this coming week (YAY!). I’ve been reading a lot of the articles in my favorite newsletters from sites like Refinery29 and WhoWhatWear and I’m sharing a few good reads here to kick start your year.
FIVE FRIDAY READS
BEAUTY
I’m constantly trying new products and love to read about what the pro’s use with their clients. This Refinery 29 article covers 38 products they love! One of my favorites is the Caudalie Beauty Elixir and I just bought the NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder. I’m planning to try the Kevyn Aucoin Flesh Tone Lip Pencil and the Jin Soon Nail Polish in the Nostalgia color.
DIET
New Year’s resolutions often include things like losing that last 5 lbs or eating healthier, but the last few years I have specifically focused on one thing – drinking more water. I saw this article on Self with 12 Easy Ways to Drink More Water and number 1 is my go-to. With our wedding right around the corner, I’m also going to focus on eating less sugar in my diet. My mantra has always been enjoy life and have everything “in moderation.” I can honestly say that over the holidays, sugar was my indulgence. It’s time to get back on track, and drinking more water is staying on the list too.
CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSET
I’m a believer that a good purge of your closet is always a good idea. But, it’s tough to edit your own closet! The team at Vogue wrote a great set of tips about how to organize your closet that I just read and had to share. My favorite bit of advice is to “maximize (my) drawer space by incorporating a technique known as filing” by using the length of the drawer to “file” away your clothes. I normally stack my items in my drawer, but it makes it hard to remember what’s in their. I will definitely be doing this when we get our new 6-drawer dresser next week!
THE FASHION INDUSTRY
The last few season’s of fashion have been unbelievable and it’s been driven by social media and best of all – fashion bloggers! Refinery 29 does a stellar job of showing the incredible change the industry has seen over the last decade in this article on their site.
JENNIFER LAWRENCE (ALWAYS) UNCENSORED
Just when I thought I couldn’t like Jennifer Lawrence anymore than I already do, she goes and gives a hilariously relatable interview with Glamour. This is a bit lengthy, but it’s seriously so good.
Have a fabulous Friday! I hope you enjoyed these five reads and I’ll be at it this weekend shooting some new looks for the blog!
