I've been seeing super reflective lenses cropping up everywhere lately, and I must admit I am 100% on board with this trend. I love the metallic element the mirrored finish adds to a basic pair of sunnies, and bonus points that you can be a people-watching creeper without anyone ever knowing. I bought this clear and silver mirrored pair that looks way more expensive than they actually were for a cool $14 at Urban Outfitters this past weekend (but they aren't online, booo!), and haven't taken them off since. Here are a few other pairs I'm digging if y'all want to jump on the bandwagon!

I love every inch of this space. Via Lovely Life.

I've got work, work and then some more work so there won't be too much downtime for me this weekend. Maybe on Sunday we can sneak up to my parents house and take a dip in the pool (didn't do that all summer....that's the one good thing about fall basically being non-existent here in Austin). Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Leaving y'all with some fun weekend reading...enjoy the winks (weekend links)!

+ This DIY dip-dye headband....I love it. Get on my head this instant.

+ A sneak peek into Elsie's very cool living room.

+ Adding Eden East to my long list of tasty places to visit in Austin.

+ It's officially Tribeza Style Week! I'll be working the Maya Star and Co-Star booths at Cycle Night, Shop Hop and the Fashion Show, so come say hi!

+ Speaking of which, this beauty trick will definitely come in handy this week.

+ New calligraphic font alert! This one is mighty purdy..it's called Asterism. Have I told you I have a font hoarding problem?

+ " I skip this aisle because I'm not rich enough to have dietary restrictions." A hilarious article about surviving Whole Foods.

+ The perfect army green top for under $50? You're welcome.

Imagine this all too common scenario in our household, if you will. I had a half container of almost-expired Greek yogurt in the fridge, a psychotic craving for something sweet, time working against me, and a broken oven. Cookies were out. Cakes take too long and are messy. I get annoyed that we don't have any popsicles left. All I want is some ice creeeaaammm, geez. Then bing...peanut butter fro yo to the rescue! A full 20 minutes later, John and I were eating a tangy, creamy, and protein-packed frozen yogurt drizzled with chocolate and sprinkles. A quick and easy dessert after a busy day at work.

Homemade Peanut Butter Greek Frozen Yogurt

2 cups plain Greek yogurt (I used non-fat)
1/2 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)
Generous 1/2 cup peanut butter (or preferred nut butter)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar

Directions

{Photo by Kirsten Stoddard for Triple Max Tons}

Happy Monday, y'all...hope you all had a great weekend. John and I had a blast in Houston, where we gallivanted about town with my baby brother and his girlfriend. We found some real gems while we were there this time around, and I just had to share them with you all. Be warned: most are food joints because we are fat kids like that.

1. Houston Zoo // Elephants! Tigers! Foosa! Meerkats! Grizzlies! Albino alligator! Lions! Chimps! Giraffes! Perhaps it's because we went to the zoo as a family all the time when I was growing up, but I can't resist a date at the zoo. I just wish the animals could roam the entire length of Hermann Park....I feel bad that they are cooped up in those little pens all day. :( But, on the plus side, they seemed to be looked after really well.

2. Local Foods // So good! I loved the vibe of this place. I got the crunchy chicken sandwich on a fresh pretzel bun with kale and housemade chips, and John got the duck confit sandwich (tasted like Thanksgiving!) with the chips and orzo. We also shared the limeade, which was super tasty.

3. Natural 'Beachy' Waves // When we left our house on Saturday AM, I had blow-dried my hair straight. Cut to a few hours later, and I had waves galore compliments of the most insane humidity ever. Normally that kind of weather does a hideous number on my tresses, but it was working for me that day. Win!

4. Crave Cupcakes // From the sleek and modern marble and glass decor to the adorable cupcakes monogrammed with their signature vintage stand mixer, I loved this place. The coconut cupcake was my favorite. A definite must-visit when we go back next time!

5. Myth & Symbol // Probably one of my favorite boutiques in Houston, this gem is packed full of Rachel Comey, Ace & Jig, Odette, Alyson Fox prints and more. It's on the pricier side, but the clothes, accessories, home decor and shoes are well worth it if you are looking for a beautifully crafted investment piece. It's just a predicament when you can't narrow down what to get because you want every single piece in the store. Sigh.

6. Sweet Paris Creperie & Cafe // Smore's crepe strike your fancy? How about a lemon and sugar option? Classic banana and nutella float your boat? Or are you more of a dulce de leche with strawberries fan? Either way, this creperie serves up a ton of sweet and savory crepes in a really adorable Parisian-themed setting.

Photo from our trip to Connecticut over Labor Day

What are your plans for the weekend? John and I realized that since we moved to Austin two years ago, we haven't really explored outside of Austin all that much. We have visited San Antonio, Bastrop, Smithville, Houston and hit up Dallas for a 24 hour jaunt so far, but other than that, it's been home sweet home. SO, we booked a weekend trip to Houston on the fly to visit my baby brother and some pals. Any Texas spots that you all recommend? We are clueless where to go in this great state. Hope you all have a grrrreat weekend!

Some fun weekend reading...enjoy the winks (weekend links)!

+ Beauty junkies rejoice! Bobbi Brown is launching a Youtube channel.

+ Perfumes with really pretty packaging...

+ Because they're shiny and I can't resist a good flat.

+ Loved Joanna's NYFW street style snaps. I also suddenly feel the need to get some colorful reflective sunglasses ASAP.

+ Yep, I have a clinically diagnosed case of FOMO.

+ My friend Lauren is giving away a cute BabaSouk basket on her blog...enter, y'all!

+ Enjoying this new font. This one too.

+ I'm psyched about this new series by the super talented Ashley from Sugar & Cloth.

Épicerie, a small French grocery/bistro in the Rosedale neighborhood, caused a heck of a lot of controversy when in the 'planning to open' phase. I bet the residents who were anti-Épicerie feel pretty stupid right about now, because daaaaaang this place is amazing. After one too many "oh, I've heard about that place but haven't been" conversations, John and I recently went to check it out after we ran some errands in that part of town.

I didn't know what to expect really, but all I can say is my jaw dropped when we walked in. I mean, the place is super cute from the outside, but the inside? Ermahgerd, I died. It's a light-filled heaven of dark navy walls, slick Carrera marble, copper lighting, bubble chandeliers, baguettes, cheese, wine....I wanted to move in. Seriously. Just make that place my personal B&B. After mulling over a small but appetizing brunch menu, we both got the pastrami hash. It was awesome. Small portions, though - but the ingredients were all prepared to perfection. Next time I make a hash (which would coincidentally be the first...not a lot of hashing in this household), I am totally copycatting and putting apples in there. It's magical in that dish. We polished our meal off with housemade beignets, because they are housemade warm beignets drenched in powdered sugar, for heaven's sake. Might as well call them Kryptonite.

1. Super long hair // I decided to grow my hair out....Rapunzel status. It's a slow and arduous process, and I started taking some biotin vitamins to help speed things up. Bonus that my nails will also get a healthy boost. Here's to hoping my palm tree-like split ends don't annoy me too much, and make me beg for a chop chop chop before I reach 'mermaid hair' lengths. (Image via Pinterest)

2. Madewell D'Orsay Black Flats // I need to get some new black flats for fall....a cute pair that goes with skinny jeans and dresses, and can easily be dressed up or down. With the basic shape but cool details like that heel cut-out and two-textured toe, I think these lovelies fit the bill!

3. New Earrings // I couldn't resist any longer. These earrings would literally taunt me with their simple lines and cute triangle penants every time I walked by them at Co-Star (which is quite frequently). I finally made them mine, and have been wearing them non-stop.

4. West Elm Marble Print Pillows // I am constantly on the hunt for lighting and pillows. The lighting situation is a hot mess in our house, but we are pretty ok on pillows...so says John. I don't think you can ever have too many. I inherited that mantra from my mom. So, with that in mind, this marbled delight in a pretty blue is definitely on my wish list.

5. Trader Joe's Lavender Salt Scrub // Whenever I am in close proximity to a Trader Joe's, I stock up on this super affordable but ultra luxe salt scrub. It's like a moisturizing spa treatment from the south of France for $6....can't beat that. Or the intoxicating scent and uber-soft skin afterwords. Literally counting down the days until TJ's opens up in Austin!

6. Recent Reads // I love me some Jim Gaffigan.  I also love me some Greetings from Texas. It makes 100% sense that my two most recent reads brought on some major belly laughs. Get Dad is Fat and 99 Problems But A Baby Ain't One ASAP.

7. CAS Handmade // My super sweet sister from another mister (sister-in-law if you want to get technical) picked up this adorable handmade painted linen clutch by CAS Handmade at a farmer's market for my birthday. Thank you so so so much, Christy and Elizabeth - I love it!

8. The Perfect Pink Polish // A whole lot of neon, orange, metallic silver and blue has donning my digits as of late, so my hunt for the perfect soft pink began. The reqs? No shimmer, no sparkles, and not too sheer. With family photos in a few hours and my nails in a horrendous state, I ran into CVS when we were in Connecticut last week and wanted to get something cheap that I wouldn't mind tossing if TSA wouldn't allow my already overflowing bag of liquids through the security check when we headed back home. Turns out, this pink hue for a cool $2 is my new fave.

Loving the ethereal hand-dyed linen and silk scarves by Miranda Bennett. Very Mark Rothko meets Texas sunsets. Excited to see her wares in person at Feliz this year...hurry up, November!

I'm a big fan of pretty much anything and everything Odette NY makes, so when my eyes feasted upon the new Voyager collection, I didn't even want to blink. Had to keep my peepers open as long as possible to soak in all the handmade goodness.