Weekly Roundup

i have a confession to make, these are my favorite posts to read (and write). i love a brief little glimpse into the authors everyday life and i love getting to share some of my unfiltered thoughts with you. a beautifully curated internet identity is wonderful, but a little boring, i prefer a dash of personality.

copying: meghan markel's messy bun. i know it's the faux pas heard round the world, and while I do agree- in theory- that is a tad bit informal for official royal engagements, and could stand a bit of streamlining, i'm a fan. think she's doing wedding day dry runs? regardless, it's modern and cool and makes me feel like it's okay to not give myself my nightly blowouts.

watching: the marvelous mrs. maisel. after sinking into a deep depression prompted by withdrawal after binging the crown in one weekend, a lethargic and unattractive bachelor, and the handmaid's tale and 13 reasons why premiere dates months away, i began contemplating my existence and wondering what people did before the ability to waste hours of their lives staring at a singular screen. sure there's always the reality antics on bravo (i'm looking at you summer house) to occupy my attention, but i had a void in my heart that only a intelligently written, scripted show could fill. enter the marvelous mrs. maisel. from the creator of gilmore girl's comes the story of midge a 1950's upper west side jewish housewife who finds herself suddenly contemplating a career in stand up comedy after her husband decides to leave her. it's one of the best shows i've seen in a long time. with captivating characters, gorgeous wardrobes and witty dialog, you will finally have the answer to what the love child between mad men and seinfeld looks like.

growing: paper whites. i'm tempted to say i don't have much of a green thumb but the truth is i don't think i've ever actually attempted to keep anything, other than myself, alive (excluding a singular basil plant i purchased from whole foods in a wildly optimistic weekly grocery run). my previous apartment didn't get any direct sunlight, but my new digs offers glorious afternoon light so i feel like I already have one element of plant rearing in place. i think low maintenance foliage is best to ease myself into this uncharted world of gardening, and i think a bulb plant may be just the ticket. if i can keep this sucker alive, I may finally realize my dream of a mini herb garden on my fire escape this summer!

wearing: REN keep young and beautiful. for as long as i can remember, i have voiced my personal philosophy regarding plastic surgery, i plan to be nipped and tucked every inch below my neck after i finally finish having children, but have always maintained i will stay away from my face. after one too many microbiology classes in college, i just can't get past my anxiety over the long term effects of injecting botulinum into our skin. but as i stare down the barrel of thirty i have decided it's time to get serious about anti aging products. i just started this product last week, after a celebrity endorsement (not a #ad) and several positive reviews, and while i'm waiting to come to an ultimate conclusion, i'm curious if any of you have used this and/or have any other products to suggest? i'll report back with my findings.

have a great weekend!