Y'all...the sale is on sale at Madewell. As in, take an extra 30% off of sale with the code MAKEWAVES. With that glorious news that landed in my inbox, I may or may not have indulged in the perfect black flats, this color block linen tee, and this essential basic tee because they are just perfection. But hurry up, the sale on sale ends on 6/29. I showed you mine, now you show me yours....anything you plan on scoring while the getting is good?!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have spotted some serious love for a little bit of silver and gold bling I've been sporting lately. These jewelry-inspired metallic temporary tattoos are the coolest....stick 'em on your elbow, feet, hands, shoulder, nails, face, whatever floats your boat for a touch of glitz. Flash Tattoos, I think I'm in love.

Do you guys ever catch yourself going farther and farther into the black hole that is Youtube? I mean, how many hours watching hair tutorials, make-up how-to's, and clips of hilarious cats is too much? All I know is of all the Youtube 'Hall of Famers,' Lisa Eldridge is one of my favorites. It's actually a rather dangerous channel for my pocketbook. I freaked the freak out when I saw Lisa did a vid with Alexa Chung because, duh, just look at Alexa Chung. She's a total babe. The more I watched, the more I was scribbling beauty notes like mad woman, clamoring for every. single. product. that Lisa mentioned.

Eyeko Eye Do Liquid Eyeliner? Check! Chanel Vitalumiere Skin Perfecting Foundation? You bet. Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer? Yes, please. Eyeko Me and My Shadow Sticks? I'll take one of each, thankyouverymuch. Eyeko Brow Gel? Mmmhmm. Rimmel Stay Blushed in Sunkissed Cherry? See you at Target. Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in Nude Delight? Count me in.

(PS Aren't you a little bit in awe that Alexa is literally glowing even when fresh faced? Freckle-face over here is kicking herself for not wearing sunscreen as a teen.)

PS This Modern 'Baby Bardot' video is my other fave tutorial of Lisa's...zexy!

When Jessica, the creative genius behind J.Hannah Co, asked if I wanted to attend one of her workshops, I was all "Hell to the yes!!!" because what's not to love about a cool girl creating beautiful, custom, and natural fragrances in Austin. Every morning, I spritz myself with one of the bottles on my vanity that I have been wearing since high school and it was certainly time for a change-up. A scent soul-searching, if you will. So, I headed out to her studio last Saturday, and I can't recommend the experience enough.

After walking up to her door and being greeted by her cute pup Julep on the balcony, she led me to the most cozy and cool studio space. Light filled the corner that held her precious oils - all super high quality and made with care. I'm talking hundreds of gorgeous bottles filled with oils derived from moss, fir, rose, jasmine, lavender, cedarwood, sandalwood, vetiver, and some sort of cat-pee-harvested-from-a-particular-rock scent (I don't recommend that one) tucked neatly in rows, ready for the picking. She literally has a collection that would make Ariel from The Little Mermaid wicked jealous. We had a little chat about perfume-based murder mystery movies, career insights and just generally being two Chicago girls that wear cool glasses in Austin, and then got right to the nitty gritty: perfume 101.

So, all perfumes are comprised of three notes: base, middle and top. Base notes are typically those deep, heavy and long-lasting scents that ground the scent. The "dirt," you could call it. The middle is the heart of the perfume, where all the pretty florals and fairy dust live. Then, just like the cherry on top, you have a top note - a burst of scent that introduces the fragrance with a bang, then quickly evaporates. Jessica, being the wise sage she is, did point out that all these lovely scents are influenced by one 4th element: you! Everyone's body chemistry and natural scent is different, so the same perfumes will smell totally different on someone else (which was very much the case with my blend!).

We went down the line, sniffing and sampling pairings of the bases, middles and top notes that I was attracted to. You know, one of the most interesting things that I learned was just how different different species of plants can smell. Take lavender, for example. We tested three of Jessica's lavender oils out and I was shocked by how different each variety smells - one was very savory, the other sweet, and another I would not have even known had it been a blind smell test.

Anywho, I was really drawn to a fancy bouquet of vetiver, labdanum, a hint of frankincense, ylang ylang, jasmine, rose, lavender, pink grapfruit, cardamom, and ginger so that's what Jessica blended up, carefully dropping each precious oil in the vial. It's tangy and earthy, with a bright floral burst in the middle with just the right amount of nostalgia swirled in. I chose cardamom because it reminds me of our Swedish Christmas celebrations, pink grapefuit in homage to the boxfuls that my Dad doles out on behalf of our generous family friends in the valley, and lavender because it makes me think of my mom. So, there you have it.....eau de Triple Max Tons. I think it's pretty much the next Chanel No 5. ;)

Many, many thanks to Jessica for hosting me, and I can't encourage you all enough to visit her for a workshop or private session. Jessica is such a gem, and you'll not only leave feeling like a bona fide betty thanks to your uniquely tailored scent that conjurs up all your sweetest memories, but you'll also leave with some new-found knowledge. A smarty pants that smells good...all in a good day's work. Sign up yourself and a friend, host your very own perfume birthday party (how fun would this be for a bridal shower or birthday gift!?), and start blending the day away!

Kyle Schuneman for Apt 2B // Following the smash success of his first upholstery line, this small-living-big-style expert has a new summer upholstery line that just made its fancy debut on Apt2B. I am particularly smitten with that cheery robin's egg blue sofa...though that rich navy will always be calling my name. Uh oh....dare I say it's time to redecorate?

Mara Hoffman 'Cosmic Fountain' Lace-Up One-Piece Swimsuit // I've been intrigued by one-pieces. This one is rad. I officially dub Mara the queen of cool prints. I have a weird obsession with every piece of clothing and swimwear she creates.

Warby Parker // I've been rocking the Huxley glasses for 4 years now, and I just got the ol' eyes checked out and have a couple new styles on order to try out because I have absolutely trashed my poor lenses. I can't wait for the home try on box to arrive. I'm curious if I'll stick with my trusty Huxleys or go with something different, plus it's time I got some rx sunnies because squinting is so last season. We shall see! 

Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique //  I effed my long hair up so badly with curling irons and blow dryers that a good ol' fashioned chop was the only remedy. This stuff came with stellar reviews from my co-workers, and let me tell you....I definitely notice a difference when I blow dry with and without it. It's sleeker, softer and protected from the heat. It is legit and worth every penny. Adios, damaged hair.

Reverse Through The Meadow Kimono // Kaftans, kimonos, or whatever else that is flowy, begins with a K, and is perfect for casual days at work and hot summer afternoons at the pool....I'll take one in each color, thankyouverymuch!

J.Crew malta mirror metallic sandals // Simple, classic and just modern enough with a gilded finish. These would be super cute with everything from jean shorts and a tee to a little sundress. Or a kimono. Obvi. 

Austin Maker Pop-Up // Three super talented and local ladies will be debuting their latest collections at West Elm this weekend. As you all very well know, I love me some crafty goodness from jewelry designer Christine Fail, the super cool illustrations from Leah Duncan, and leather trinkets from Natalie Davis of Canoe. Be there or be square on June 14th, 12-4 pm at West Elm Austin, 1011 W 5th St.

I may be a bit late to the party on this one, but here's a couple snapshots from our Memorial Day trip to Fort Worth. There were so many other spots that we wanted to check out, but lots of restaurants and shops were closed on Sunday and Memorial Day. Major bummer, but another reason to head back there soon. Here's some of our favorite sights and spots we discovered on our trip! 

Fireside Pies // Literally one of the best meals John and I have both had. It was pretty dark in the restaurant, so I didn't get any pictures....but not that I could have, because there is no way we could have waited to take those first bites anyways. From the appetizer to the dessert, each plate we ordered was perfection. We skipped lunch that day, so we went a little wild and ordered the roasted veggies (the pick of the day was beets) and the fancy house salad. We followed that with the buckwheat tagliatelle and mushroom pasta - they make the pasta fresh in house, and it was incredible. I don't even like pasta all that much, but this....oh my gosh, delicious. The wood-fired burrata pizza was literally one of the best pizzas I have had in the good ol' US of A. Even though we were stuffed, we got the chocolate torte for dessert. Oh, and the grapefruit Rickey cocktail is SO good. Just the right mix of tart and sweet!

AF&B //  After our meal at Fireside, we ventured to their sister restaurant for lunch the next day. It was American farm-to-table food with a creative kick, and it was delicious!

Kimbell Art Museum // We visited this museum to check out the architectural savvy of Louis Kahn and Renzo Piano. Oh, and the art. That Matisse that John is standing in front of was my favorite.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth // I loved this museum! The architecture was so cool, and the art collection was oh-so-covetable. They were installing an entire new exhibit upstairs, so we only were able to see the first floor galleries....but consider me impressed! Oh, they had a great gift shop too....lots of Japanese tchotchkes and jewelry. I picked up that sweet gold arrow necklace for a cool $20, and John got a goofy keychain.

Stockyards // This place is like a movie set. It literally feels like Frontierland at Disneyland. Totally Texas, and totally touristy...but so much fun. We saw cowboys riding bulls (which gave me crazy anxiety), went to a huge honky tonk, watched the best two-steppers in the West, and caught a show by The Cadillac Three. Must remember to wear boots and a hat next time we go!

Sweet Sammies // A big selection of cookies smooching a big ol' scoop of any Bluebell flavor you want. It's not rocket science why we liked this place.

Wrare // A mecca of cool gifts and housewares, I thought this place was really well-curated and had a bunch of decor that could fit lots of different budgets.