Okay, don’t judge me. I had every intention to get this post up within a few weeks of our recent trip to New York in May, but better late than never! Truth be told, I’ve never been great at taking photos while on vacation so I don’t have nearly as many pictures to share as I wish I did. But, I wanted to share what I DO have and list a few of our favorite places/restaurants we visited while we were there.

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– Consistently wearing my Hérmes Oran sandals now that it’s warming up. – (similar sandals and handbags)

–  Trying out a new shade of my favorite tinted lip balm from NARS. – (color fast lane)

– Weekend coffee dates with Justin. It’s a bit of a drive for us, but we love Java! Yes, the whipped cream is worth the extra money.

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SWEATSHIRT, SHORTS, AND SHOES

Hello! Today I’m taking a break from fashion and beauty to give a little update on my running. If you’re new here or in case you missed it, I actually have a couple blog posts from last year explaining how I got into running. You can find those posts here and here or navigate to the top of this site under lifestyle > personal.

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With my half marathon nearly a month away, I thought I’d dedicate today’s wish list to a few of my favorite workout clothes, as well as a handful of pieces I have my eye on! When I’m working out at home, I have to admit I pay little attention to my attire. But when I’m hitting the road or trails, I like to be as chic, yet practical as possible. Let’s dive in to today’s finds!

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– At the Run Disney expo event in Orlando, FL. –

– Completing my first Run Disney event (10k), with my handsome spectator. –

– My favorite Disney princess on my runners medal. –

– The beautifully extravagant Magic Kingdom fireworks show. –

– Walking “around the world” in Disney’s EPCOT. – (outfit details)

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This past weekend I completed my first half marathon (13.1 miles) in Willamette Valley, OR. Today, I’m sharing my running journey from one beginner to another, part 2! And answering some of your questions at the bottom of this post.

HOW I STARTED MY RUNNING JOURNEY

To save myself from sounding like a broken record, I encourage you to read more about how I started my running journey in this post.

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– The 4″  inseam, high rise denim shorts that are all the rage –

– Wake up calls from a puppy we were dog sitting over the weekend –

– These real greenery stems from Trader Joe’s that have been alive for literal months –

– Enjoying my new plastic wine glasses that are perfect for the patio (found at Home Goods) –

– Breaking out a strapless top for the first time this year (top is old Free People) –

We’ve made it to Friday, friends!

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I was excited to create today’s Wednesday Wishlist as it revolves around a brand that’s near and dear to my heart… Lululemon. This is a brand familiar to everyone, and I’m always curious what others go-to items are when shopping at Lululemon.

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