Five on Friday

1.

THE DAY HAS COME.

THE NEW TAYLOR SWIFT IS HERE. 

Oh, look what you made me do...

2.

Tomorrow is the first baby shower for My Kind of Lovely's newest [soon-to-be] addition to the girl gang! This week has been an all My Kind of Lovely this is the perfect way to round it out!

3.
SET YOUR ALARMS: Lilly Pulitzer's After Party Sale starts Monday morning.

4.
Wednesday was bid day at the University of Tennessee and the My Kind of Lovely girl gang killed it.
All bid day baskets were out the door less than an hour after bids were opened!
#GoGreekGoVols

5.

Next week is SEPTEMBER! 

How did this happen? 

Up next in life: Labor Day weekend, mom's birthday, and cooler days!

Lately: January

Listening:

One of my favorite bands The Maine released new music for the first time in two years. To say I was anxious to hear it was an understatement. However they did not disappoint and Bad Behavior was everything I had hoped for, very reminiscent of their first album. Only 75 more days until Lovely, Little, Lonely is released in its entirety... not like I'm not counting down or anything. 

Reading:
Lilly: Palm Beach, Tropical Glamour, and the Birth of a Fashion Legend. -Kathryn Livington
I am a huge lover of Lilly Pulitzer, her bold prints make any day a little more colorful and full of life.
I had heard her biography was a really good read so I took advantage of a Barnes & Noble coupon I had been holding on to and ordered it. I'm only a couple chapters in but am already loving learning more about the lady behind the brand I love. 

Watching:
The Tudors
I am not a huge history buff but this series piqued my interest when I was sick a couple weeks ago. Jonathan Rhys Meyers stars as Henry VIII and it explores all his conquests both in and out of the bedroom. All four seasons are on Netflix so you can binge uninterrupted.

Smelling:
While it might be the middle of January I am still burning my Gingerbread House candle from Target. The scent is the perfect subtle scent but fills up the apartment with a warm aroma. I figure by the time this candle burns out it will be time to break out the peony candle for spring!

Wearing:
OPI "Never Have Too Mani Friends!"
After rocking some light nails for NYE back to my staple black.

Drinking:

Michelob Ultra Lime Cactus

Yes, I was skeptical of a flavored beer too but we had it at the beach this summer and it was actually really good! I've had it the past two weeks during the Steeler game and now it's part of my playoff superstition. #herewego

Lusting Over:

Ivanka Trump's style from Inauguration week.
Every single one of her outfits was stunning. I saw someone tweet she is the American equivalent of Kate Middleton and I couldn't agree more.

Counting down to:

Maren Morris in Knoxville

The ADDY's

A long weekend home

Lately: July

Listening:
LANY kinda
Their single "yea, babe, no way" popped up on my New Music Friday playlist last month and they've had my ear ever since.
My current favorite, current location.

Reading:
First Comes Love by my absolute favorite Emily Giffin. 

I read the sneak peek of Chapter 1 back in May and was chomping at the bit for June 28 to come around so I could get my hands on the whole thing.
And it is so much more than I could have ever hoped for!
Get your hands on a copy ASAP.

Drinking: 

The perfect summer lake/pool day drink: rum and San Pellegrino Sparking Blood Orange.
Perfection. 

Watching:
Guilt- Monday nights on FreeForm.
"When Natalie's sister Grace becomes the prime suspect in her roommate Molly's murder and popular target for the press and in social media, Natalie leaves her life in Boston and heads to London to defend her. 
With the help of an ethically questionable ex-pat lawyer Stan Gutterie, Natalie starts to question how innocent her sister may really be as more ugly truths start to come out. 
The mystery will twist through all layers of London society – from a posh but depraved sex club and all the way up to the Royal Family itself."

Orange is the New Black- Netlfix [and chill]

Wanting:
ALL the new Lilly Pulitzer arrivals 
This has to be one of my favorite group of prints they've released this year.
Only two more weeks until you can crack open those new planners!

Wearing: 

OPI Small+Cute [Hello Kitty]

Loving: 

SUMMER!
Tan skin, pool days, eating cheese-its on the back of the boat with friends, afternoon naps during afternoon storms, reading with the balcony door open, the list goes on...

Counting Down To:
Warren's first birthday next month!!

Lately: June

Listening: Spotify has been teasing new Tom Odell on New Music Friday for months now, and finally last Friday Wrong Crowd was released in its beautiful entirety. Oh my gosh, it was worth the wait. 

So. So. So. Good.

[extra points to Tom for slipping Caroline into the lyrics of Constellations.]

Reading: I had heard from multiple people that if you were a Gone Girl fan you'd love Girl on the Train. And after seeing the trailer for the movie I knew it had to be my next summer read. American Babe and of course First Comes Love will be making the trip with me to the beach next month. I forsee lots of pool days and sunscreen stained pages in my future.

Eating: Memorial Day weekend was full of cook-outs and get togethers which is always great for finding new yummy things. Publix has an amazing feta cucumber dip made by GOODFOODS that is is the perfect summer afternoon snack paired with carrots and celery. 

Loving: Lilly Pulitzer had their Resort 2017 presentation preview this week and every piece is to die for. "Life Under Printed Palms" might be my new obsession.

Watching: Billions on Showtime, after successfully binge watching Bloodline [Season 1 and 2] in a week and a half I needed a new show to keep me company in the air conditioning Sunday afternoon.
Billions has all the drama of Bloodline, bad-assery of Entourage, and bad behavior of Wolf of Wall Street.

 Celebrating: Birthdays, Tombras, and the PENGUINS WINNING THE STANLEY CUP!

Molly, my "ride [run] or die" turned 25 last Friday. We were big/little in college and I am so glad we have stayed as close as we have in post grad life and get to celebrate our birthdays back to back! And last Thursday I got to celebrate the amazing agency I work for with my equally amazing co-workers.

Ain't no party like a Tombras party!

Counting Down To: My first adult vacation over 4th of July, The Emily Giffin book tour event with Sara on July 11th, Warren's first birthday on August 8th, but first a long weekend in Nashville for Father's Day this weekend!

5K #7 of 2016 is up next this weekend. 11:59pm start time, this should be interesting!

Five on [almost Memorial Day weekend] Friday

1.

Wednesday I stepped out of my comfort zone, or should I say ran out of my comfort zone, and met up with a local running group for a 4 mile trail run. I won't lie, I was kind of nervous/terrified but the trail was gorgeous and I held my own as the rookie.  Who knows I might just do it again.

2.

This morning was awesome right off the bat, not only because it's the beginning of a long weekend but also because the first sneak peek of Emily Giffin's new book hit my inbox at 6am.

I can't wait to dig into it at the pool this weekend!!

32 days until First Comes Love is released and 45 days until Emily Giffin's book tour in Nashville!

3.

Speaking of books, one of my guilty pleasures  Babe Walker is releasing a new book this summer American Babe. White Girl Problems and Psychos are absolutely hilarious and you will finish them in a matter of days I promise you. June 28th cannot come fast enough.

4.

Lilly Pulitzer is having a blowout Memorial Day gift with purchase special. 

New arrivals have landed too, hurry hurry!

5.

THE PENGUINS ARE HEADING TO THE STANLEY CUP FINALS.

After a nerve wreaking Game 7 last night against the Lightning, they boys are back in the Finals for the first time since 2009. 

All the praise hands and confetti emoji. 

Hope you have an amazing Memorial Day weekend!

26 Candles

As of Saturday, it is now the season of the Gemini. 

While I'm biased, because I am a Gemini [17 days till June 8] the majority of my friends are Geminis too. That's probably why we all get along so well, we understand each other's crazy. 

So, if you're looking for a gift idea for your Gemini bestie, here are a couple of my favorites. 

From Lilly to Keurig to Emily Giffin and finally the greatest pool float ever... take your pick! #26

Five on Friday

1.

I could write multiple posts on my feeling towards Gone Girl, both the book and the movie, and the ending that ticked off probably 98% of America. However Gillian Flynn redeemed herself with me with Dark Places and Sharp Objects. Both of these books are am-a-za-zing and after months of rumors the trailer for Dark Places was released this week!

2.

In case you've been living under a rock [probably trying to escape this heat] The Bachelorette finally picked her one and only Monday night. It's no secret this season had some scandy, sketchy, and WTF moments and white girls everywhere can rejoice because a conspiracy theory has finally been published! Go ahead, just read and nod along.

3.
Your desk just got a little prettier because Lilly launched her fall "accessories" line.



4.
In case you need a work week wind-down it's the last day of Sun Tan City's $1 tan week. $1 upgrades, $1 Fast bed visits. and $1 membership upgrades. Grab your goggles!

5.
#VFL #GBO

Thursday Trending

Yes, I'm gonna give this style themed posting another shot. I absolutely love style right now as you can see on my Tumblr and feel like I am just beginning to really tailor my personal taste and fashion sense. As a 5'2, usually, size 0 there are some trends I can love and then let go of all hope of ever pulling off. The jumpsuit used to be one of those.. 

..until Kylie found a precious black and white [staple colors in any closet] summer jumpsuit on the clearance rack at Target. For $13 [with a gift card] I could give this a shot. And hellooo new obsession. Then the Lilly new arrivals email came through this morning and boom jumpsuit as a featured piece. So it's official, I am a jumpsuit junkie. 

I am adoring these leggy summer staples.