Happy Friday y’all, and man was Friday needed! I had a short week since I was traveling Monday, but had prior obligations everyday after work so I’m super excited for a much needed relaxing weekend. To kick off the weekend, I wanted to introduce the Friday Five. A Friday post where I share five different things I’m loving or have tried recently from beauty products and clothing, to restaurants in the city and favorite snacks/beverages AND current recipes I’m using. Basically a whole shmorgasborg of everything you can think of for some weekend reading! I’m such a creature of habit, but I go through these spurts where I just become obsessed with the same thing for a few months at a time. This is the best way to get everything out in one place, and incorporate more lifestyle into my (soon-to-be) weekly posts, as well.
To kick us off, I’m rounding up a little bit of everything. Now that it officially looks and feels like spring in the city, there’s no better time to try something new than a new season. Let me know y’alls thoughts or if there’s anything you’re currently trying and loving! Have a great day and thanks for reading!
1. Trader Joe’s Churro Bites. Ok y’all, I’ve shared these on my stories multiple times and I couldn’t be more obsessed! These cinnamon sugar puffs have a caramel like coating, and basically push caramel popcorn to the side. They’re so good! They’re also a great size so I feel like a handful is the perfect amount if you have a sweet tooth like I do!
2. Love Wellness #Mood Pills. A part of Lo Bosworth’s new wellness line, these pills essentially help maintain your mood and increase your levels of happiness throughout the day. I used to take St. Johns Wort in college, so these are the more chic, healthier supplement!
3. My new leopard accent sneakers from Johnston & Murphy. I’ve been dying to get a new pair of go-to shoes since I feel like I wore the same few pairs all winter long, and Johnston & Murphy answered my prayers! I wore these sneakers for the first time last Friday, and every single one of my coworkers talked about how cute they were. They’re super comfortable and even come in a slip on version, too.
4. LORAC’s Alter Ego Lipstick. So I’m a stickler when it comes to lipstick because my lips are always severely chapped. I use all sorts of lip treatments and have major problems wearing a liquid lipstick all day. Insert LORAC’s Alter Ego Lipstick, a creamy, almost hydrating formula that’s super pigmented and stays on all day. The real test was when I wore it all day at work and didn’t have flaky lips by the end of the day (their sets are currently on SALE!).
5. Ladybird – an East Village Vegetable Bar. My friend Alex and I stumbled upon this place for dinner last week and I had been wanting to try it. It’s the cutest little vegetable bar in East Village that has the most adorable atmosphere. Think green velvet chairs, brass punch bowls that are served with clear, china tea cups, and delicious vegetables (definitely recommend the Brussel Sprouts and Fried Mac n Cheese!). My mom is planning a spring trip to the city at some point, and I already told her this would be a place she would have to go to.