Friday Five

kate spade maise // home alone dvd // blanket scarf

andy cohen diaries // lilly pulitzer candle

Happy Friday everyone! It is officially semester break for me and I couldn't be more excited for some much needed relaxation. Above are a few things I was loving this week. If you read my Birthday post then you probably remember that my mom got me a kate spade maise! To say that I'm obsessed with it would be a bit of an understatement. It has such a classic and chic look to it, goes with just about everything, and is WAY bigger than it looks! I was so shocked at how much room it really has, you couldn't by looking at it! It is definitely becoming one of my favorite pieces. 

Home Alone is hands down my favorite Christmas movie. And I'm not the least bit ashamed to say I've watched it at least five times since Thanksgiving (if not more) and who knows how many more times I'll watch it by the time Christmas rolls around (which reminds me, it's only two weeks away!! It's getting scary how quickly time has been moving lately, is it just me?). 

A few weeks ago I finally caved in and got myself the ever-so-popular plaid blanket scarf. And it does not disappoint, it definitely a fall/winter staple piece that everyone should be getting their hands on! If you're a Bravo fan, you definitely need to pick up Andy Cohen's new book The Andy Cohen Diaries. It's hilarious, and if you're a Real Housewives junkie like I am, you will love all of the little behind the scenes tid-bit's. And lastly, if you weren't aware by now, Lilly Pulitzer newly sells candles! I planned on buying one for my mom (aka me) for Christmas but after finding them in my local Dillards and seeing how adorable they are and how good they sell, I couldn't wait!

What were some things you have been loving this week?

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What I've Been Watching

Happy first day of October everyone, I hope you're all having a great week! Today's post is a bit different than my usual. I thought it would be fun to round up a few of my favorite shows that I have been watching religiously lately. Sooo, without further adieu.... 

1. Gossip Girl: I'm kind of ashamed to say I never really got into the whole Gossip Girl hype when it was actually on. I finally caved and started watching it on Netflix during last winter break. I got through season 3 before school started again in full force, needless to say, I never got to finish it. I started it over again a few weeks ago and I am determined to finish it! 

2. Real Housewives of NJ: I've been hooked to this series since season 1. I'm quite partial to the entire Real Housewives series, but NJ definitely takes the cake for my favorite. While I miss the original ladies (AKA Caroline and Jacqueline), this season has still definitely been an interesting one. On the plus side, Manzo'd With Children will be starting this Sunday so you can bet I'm looking forward to that! 

3. Dance Moms: Okay, this one is a guilty pleasure. The drama is nauseating and 99.9% fake, but the has-been dancer in me says "do not turn off" and always wins. Maybe I'll get sick of it soon enough (probably not), but for now, it's definitely one of my favorites.

4. Don't Be Tardy: Kim was my favorite Atlanta housewife, I was absolutely devastated when she abruptly left the show. So when she got her own spin-off a few years ago, of course I was ecstatic! I hate that it only comes on once a year, and is only a half hour long (take a hint Bravo: MAKE IT AN HOUR). This past season was also disappointingly short, so I am definitely looking forward to more episode, even if so a year away. 

What are some of your favorite shows? 

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