Weekend Reading

Happy Sunday, friends!

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Peaks and Pits of the Week

Peak: It’s Fall Breakkkkkkk! I’m out of school and off of work for the next week. Can’t wait to get caught up on a few projects (both school and blog related) and get some much needed sleep, as always. Also, yesterday was Allen’s birthday and I had a blast celebrating with him.

Pit: We had the biggest snowfall yet on Friday…however, it was all melted by the next morning. I was so excited to have a winter wonderland while I was on break, but I’m sure there will be plenty more snow in the coming months.

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Links I Loved

• This beautiful image of the Pelican Nebula. Can’t get over those colors.
• A cute video explaining how to get to space (in exceedingly simple terms). <– written by the author of xkcd comics
• A blazing fireball over Switzerland this past week, thought to be a part of the Taurid meteor shower.
• What it’s like to see auroras on other planets.
• How Virgin Galactic tests its SpachShipTwo vehicles.
• New legislation on materials mined from asteroids and moons.
• Traveling home for the holidays? Here’s the best time to book your flight.
• The real-life inspirations behind Disney movies.
• Need to try this funfetti pie crust for a girls night.
• These shrimp fajitas are on my dinner list for the week.
• Cinnamon. Sugard. Pecans. Yum.
• Hallie nailed fall florals with this skirt and moto jacekt look.
• Julia puts together the perfect winter wonderland outfit.
• Alena looked so cute at our meeting on Friday.
• I’m loving simple, metallic hair accessories this season.

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Style Finds

• The most gorgeous skirt that would pair perfectly with a chunky cream-colored knit. (Code: BRFriends 40%, BRSAVE 30%)
• This metallic polka dot dress would be perfect for the holidays but could double as work-appropriate attire as well.
• Love this classic, knit sweater, paired with the perfect plaid button up.
• But this festive prancer sweater takes the cake.
• The check print on this skirt is perfection.
• Just got this sweater for Chicago. The color is gorgeous in person. (Code: Shopnow 30%)
• If you are looking for something sparkly for the holidays, I’ve founds some great affordable options. This sequined skirt though, right?
• Hoping these black booties go on sale next week.
• Looking for a blanket scarf? I’ve got you covered: here, here, here, and here.

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Trending on Cupcakes and the Cosmos

• Feeling sassy in this red faux leather jacket.
• Snuggling up in this warm blanket scarf I paired with the perfect dress for fall.
• Sharing our Colorado adventures in Rocky Mountain National Park.
• The little things that made me happy.
• Upcoming astronomical events to look for this week.

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