Weekend Reading

Happy Saturday, friends!

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Peaks and Pits of the Week

Peak: I visited Chicago for the first time this past weekend! I have so much to tell you, but more on that next week. 🙂 In the meantime, you can check out this post for some teasers.

Pit: Christmas time is my favorite time of the year! Unfortunately my least favorite time “finals time” comes right before it. So I’ll be hunkered down over here for the next few weeks, pedal to the metal working, until it passes.

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Links I Loved

Science…

• The coolest animation of all the Kepler planetary systems orbiting on the same scale. So cool.
• Gravity’s grin–a smiley face in the stars.
• See the planets lined up in the winter mornings. (this week’s Star Gazer’s Guide)
• Need a Christmas gift idea for the science buff in your group? The best telescopes for your money.
• Think the Moon looks extra big tonight? It may all be just in your head.
• A video on December sky highlights.

Reads…

• Batman meets Superman in this new Dawn of Justice trailer.
• An interesting read on distractions.
• How to fall asleep in under a minute. I need to try this!
• I’ll be stealing some of Jess’s tips and tricks for my morning routine.

Food…

• Need to make this smoked mozzarella and sausage pizza tonight.
• This s’mores bark is the perfect way to bring the best part of camping to your Saturday night movie ritual on the couch.

Style…

• Love this gorgeous, lacy Merlot and cream holiday look from Amy.
• Kendi’s purply autumn outfit is so pretty!
• The chic-est messy side braid.

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Style Finds

• The prettiest red pleated skirt for the holidays. (And it’s got a ribbon-esq waist line, just like a pretty gift!)
• The most luxe silk shirtdress for work.
• The cutest sequin detail on this collard shirt. Perfect for work or holiday parties.
• Finally found the perfect chunky knit for winter.
• This black shearling vest is oh-so soft and perfect for winter style (and comfort).
• Want these over-the-knee boots so badly. Hallie makes them look so good.
• The perfect gold glittery skirt for holiday parties (and New Year’s Eve!).
• Picked up this insanely soft sweater in Chicago. It’s even got a little sparkle to it!
• This classic cocoon coat is finally on sale and comes is so many great colors. (I nabbed one in bright yellow!)
• Love the studded details on this Vera Bradley leather clutch. (25% off here)

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• Feeling cozy and festive in this casual winter look.           (plaid scarf + striped sweater + leather pleated skirt)
• My own spin on the little black work dress.           ( chambray + lbd + black heels)
• I’ve been living in this chic sleeveless sweater recently.           (sleevless sweater + white jeans + sparkly details)
• Layering for fall, working wear style.           (sweater + chambray + cayenne pants)
• Delicious pumpkin cupcakes + cream cheese frosting.
• The little things that made me happy (#Chicagostyle).
• Sharing my favorite glimpses of autumn.
• A few of the things I am thankful for this season.
• Upcoming astronomical events to look for this week.

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