Guide To A Perfect Weekend

I've been dreaming of the weekend since this week started. I'm always going these days, so the possibility of starting my day, staying in bed browsing and pinning sounds like heaven.  

After you finally get out of bed, make yourself a short stack with a side of fruit (or bacon), and indulge.

If you make it out of your house for the day (totally optional) experiment with fun hair/makeup inspired by the morning's Pinterest session.

On your errand run, stop at to the nearest bakery and take home all of the pastries. All of them.

Or say screw errands, grab a blanket, head to the park and lay out. With iced coffee, of course.

 

Before you head back home, buy yourself a bouquet to brighten up your place during the week.

Once you're home, it's time to get back to reality (boo!) and plan for the week ahead. 

Happy Weekending! 

#instalove

I've been having a lot of fun on Instagram lately and thought I'd share my snaps. I'm looking for new IG's to follow, so feel free to share yours or some of your favorite accounts below. See more of my 'grams here: @lululinden. 

(above) new faves: 1. j.crew necklace, dior addict lipstick 2. kate spade studs, anthro mug 3. kate spade purse

in bloom: 1. a day on the square 2. lilies on my desk 3. knock out roses on the sidewalks

 look at my food: 1. lunch date at Folk Art in ATL 2. a simple breakfast 3. the best hawaiian pizza 

nailstagram: 1: kerfuffle - butter & set in stones - essie 2. bikini so teeny - essie 3. lavender - F21 & set in stones - essie

 life's a party: 1. cupcakes from sprinkles 2. balloons at work 3. ice cream sandwich from my farmer's market

some more faves: 1. easter selfie 2. my favorite perfume 3. gladiator heels

look down: 1. an impromptu park date 2. coffee break in between classes 3. pre-blog post snaps

love list #1

Some weeks are a real bitch to get through, but I can always count on the universe to send some karmic goodness my way. Here's what made me smile this past week.

(clockwise)

1. THIS WhoWhatWear article pokes fun at the ever popular "fashion girl Instagram" trends. We're all guilty of these cliches, okay? 

2. I finally SUBSCRIBED to Glamour magazine and I couldn't have chosen a better time. To celebrate their 75th year, they have special pricing of $7.50/yr + a digital copy. I love that I can flip through on my Kindle and the bonus content is ace. 

3. Ru Paul's muthaeffin' Drag Race is back on and I am liiiiiiiivvvvvvviiiiiiing. This show makes any bad day better. I put $20 on that. I really do. It airs Monday nights on Logo, but I usually catch it online in between classes. Peep the last episode below!

4. Here's a fun fact about me: I'm a born New Yorker. When I lived in Brooklyn, it wasn't quite the trendy, hipster-friendly borough that it is now. Even though I'm in the south now, I'm still interested in the goings-on of my old 'hood (I intend to move back). And what's going on is some serious gentrification. Some serious Brooklyn takeover. From the home of the Notorious B.I.G. to the location of the newest vegan bake shop. What an evolution? But, is it good or bad? HERE'S a great article on Spike Lee's opinion on the situation.

5. Okay, so I know Coldplay has been made fun of for being too moody or boring or whatever, but I love them. This week I rediscovered their song, "Strawberry Swing," and it was the most perfect song for putting me in a spring mood. It's calming and airy and just happy. Do yourself a favor. Press play and enjoy the feeling.