FRIDAY FAVORITES HI MARCH

Hello, first Friday in March! Always wonder what this month will hold, especially for weather. Wednesday was beyond glorious; almost 60 and sunny. Stella Mae got a great vet report that day too at her checkup! As always, I’ve got some great Friday favorites and I hope your weekend ahead is spectacular!

 

1. Eyelash Tutorial

While Instagram refused to show it to the masses (What’s new?) I shared my Eyelash Tutorial in a reels video yesterday HERE. The two products I used were: KISS MLBB Eyelashes in"So Real" and the Black GLUEliner.

Checkered Top HERE

2. Blue Target Slip Dress

This $25 Dress from Target in the title photo makes me smile! I swear this is the blue shade of the spring and summer! I’m not really sure what you call it I guess sort of marine, marine blue. I found a pair of pants in this color from J.Crew but now I’m on the hunt for a sweater to take to Europe.

Dress HERE // Sandals HERE // Similar Moto HERE // Necklace Set HERE // Earrings HERE

I like this dress with both the white leather jacket and Jean Jacket but I think the white really makes the blue pop more.

The Sandals with this Cuteness! 

Sandals HERE

3. Workwear to Casual with One Outfit

Did someone say slimming pants! I think these Pants from SPANX are the most slimming pants in my closet and such a flattering fit! The side split hem is adorable, and they sell out so quick. But they always restock. I loved how they can be for workwear like I showed here with the Button Down White Shirt or for casual by adding sneakers and a sweatshirt; on or tied over the shoulders (this one is my beloved Air Essentials Crew in pale pink)

Use Code CLOUDNINEXSPANX for 10% off and a great thing Spanx also offers: FREE Shipping and FREE Returns.

4. Dark Palm Set

Here’s another example of when you love something so much you get it in another color! LIKE ALL MY SPANX Air Essentials, This dark palm is absolutely gorgeous. It’s like a deep olive. The Cocoon Cardigan and Wide Leg Pants are like butter and I loved putting the stripe long sleeve T-shirt underneath, and again you can use code: CLOUDNINEXSPANX 

 

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK 

Monday ~ The Nines are going to London & Paris

Wednesday ~ cabi Clothing Layers

TRIP CONTENDERS 

BLUE HUES

I’m shopping for the London/Paris trip and truly want in some blue. These pieces are on order. The Cashemere Cardigan and Boot Cut Pants from would look great with white sneakers or loafers for walking around. With a trench coat over perhaps. LOVE J.Crew!

WHITE BOUCLE BLAZER

This blazer! I showed you this from my trip announcement post Monday and it’s so good from Express. It’s the popular Boucle material with is so luxe and gorgeous! The white will be so versatile. I may be taking this one!

Blazer HERE // Hoodie HERE // Joggers HERE //Sneakers HERE // Pin HERE

MEMES

I apologize for this post being primarily fashion, but I found so many cute things lately that so many of you are loving on my like to know it that I had to share.

Have a Fabulous weekend Friends!!

LOVE YOU!!

Linking up with  Friday Favorites  // Metamorphosis Monday

xoxo

FRIDAY FAVORITES....Come on Spring!!

Ok, it's official, at least in Indiana: April, you are daRunk!!!!!!!! What are you doing to us Mother Nature....sipping too many of my cocktails? Do.Not.Like 22 degree wind chill, snow piling up on my daffodils. What? I refuse to pull the Winter coat back out. I want to wear my little Spring dresses, I want to sit on my deck reading in the sun, bring the real April won't cha. This is nuts!! Yet, no matter how yucky it is, it is still warm inside and in my heart over all this Friday Favorites goodness. 

I hope the weekend treats you right friends and the sun shines on your pretty faces!! 

1. Friendship in the Mail
Blogging has enriched my life so much!! The biggest way as many of you know is the wonderful friendships along the way. My sweet, sassy and gorgeous friend Laura who has been successfully blogging friends for a DECADE over at The Horton Family sent me this box of goodies in the mail. And getting and sending mail is one of my all time joyous things!! Isn't is crazy we have never met in person but this gal pal has my number...all my favorite goodies!!! So ME and so much gratitude for friends like Laura: supportive, understanding, compassionate and soooo much fun!!

See, not only is she sweet, she's PUR-TEE as an be!!

Look at these darling cards, do my loved ones know me or what? From Pier One and Papyrus..clockwise top left from my sister-in-law, from my mama, from my friends Julie and Annette.

Shoes, Shopping, Feathers, Bling and Martini's!!

And the perfect card from BFF Tami, Bah ha ha!!

2. Chicago Shenanigans
As I mentioned last Friday we headed to Chicago last weekend for my Birthday and a little R&R with our youngest since the older two were away on Spring Break, We shopped, ate fabulous food including this tomato, house made mozzarella and aged balsamic salad, and enjoyed the only gorgeous day this week on Sunday.

No, little Nine does not have Champagne like us, it's Ginger Ale, although we thought the waiter was serving him the Champs, lol

Magenta top JLo from Koh'ls, Michael Kors white pants, Yellow shoes INC from Macy's, Leopard dressy clutch~boutique gift from T

3. Week's Attire

Forever 21 sweater, BP Nordstrom Tee, Kohl's pants

Kohl's top, Loft green pants, Charming Charlie necklace 

 Calvin Klein top, necklace gift shop birthday gift from my BFF

Target Blazer and Tee , Charming Charlie scarf, Steve Madden flats

4. Athleisure 

According to In-Style, Athleisure is what designers and retailers are calling clothes that fit a somewhat broad category of being appropriate for either athletic or leisure pursuits, or both. For me, I've just always called them "cute, comfy clothes" I got this "Athleisure" poncho at a Boutique in Chicago by Heidi Hess and am obsessed. It's like sweatshirt material. Oh comfort joy. 

You can go online and buy Here. Heidi is a sweetie! Read about her story Here

Nike's are the Roshe LD 1000

More Athleisure Inspo

5. Eggs Benedict 
Remember when I talked about all the Things I've Never Done and one was never had Eggs Benedict. I did it, I did it and I am HOOKED on Eggs Benedict!!!!!! You all are so smart that said I needed to try it including Mr. Nine who knew I'd love it!! 

Bonus: The Perfect Meme

Look at his little Starbucks cup...so cute but that frickin' snow in April is not!!

HAPPY WEEKENDING!!

Linking up with  Amanda // Friday Favorites  // Oh Hey, Friday  // High 5 For Friday // 5 on Friday // Fashion Friday

xoxo