Friday Celebrations

Happy Friday! I'm super excited for this weekend's festivities, and can't believe we're going into the last official weekend of summer. Even though we'll still have "summer temps" here in the sunshine state for another month or two, I will be ready to decorate and bake all the fall treats!


1. It was bittersweet to say goodbye to my Bar Method family on Wednesday, as I made the tough decision to freeze my membership with baby girl being officially full term next week. My past year at the barre studio has been strengthening and inspiring, and the instructors were among the first to know about my pregnancy so that I could modify certain moves to keep the baby and myself safe. I owe my minimal swelling and back pain along with the healthy pregnancy weight gain to keeping up with this intense yet low impact workout.




2. I may be a little late to the game on this, but I am super excited about the Nordstrom and J. Crew collab! All our favorites are now available with free shipping all the time! I'll take all the fun bright colored pants and shorts and pretty necklaces please and thank you!
J. Crew and Nordstrom Collab
Deck Stripe Tee | Crystal Blossom Necklace | Shirting Stripe Ruffle Top | Rider Italian Leather Mini Bag | Rhodes Italian Pants | City Trench Coat

3. Florals... for spring? Groundbreaking... but florals for fall? Yes please! Just add darker colors like this Alice + Olivia Clyde Shift Dress - perfect for fall with a jacket and some ankle booties.


Or this Nicholas Floral Bow Strapless Dress - so effortlessly pretty and breezy for fall!  I'd pair it with a beautiful statement necklace and leather jacket.


4. As much as I love Bath and Body Works 3 wick candles, I'm also a huge fan of Yankee Candles especially for fall and Christmas scents. You can score a double deal at Bed Bath and Beyond right now, as the below scents are the "fragrances of the month" at 25% off plus you can use the 20% off coupons that come in the mail on top of the discounted price.
Autumn Wreath - my fav!
 
Spiced Pumpkin

Autumn in the Park


Pumpkin Pie

5. I'm excited to see what my girls have planned for baby girl's shower this weekend. Everything is a complete surprise, except I know that I'll be donning the dress from this post for the occasion.




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38 comments:

  1. Have the best time at your shower this weekend! I'm super excited about J Crew & Nordstrom- so much to love!

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  2. So sweet what the way the gals at the gym feel about you...you are an inspiration! Always been a Yankee candle fan too, especially this time of year. I am beyond excited for you and the shower and the fact that the girls are making it full of surprises is extra special!!!! Enjoy the day to the fullest gorgeous mama!!

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  3. I love yankee candles too! They smell so wonderful, especially the fall scents! Can't believe you are almost full term! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. So exciting that baby shower weekend is here! I can't wait to see all the details! That's great you were able to continue with barre throughout your entire pregnancy, I've heard so many girls say that continuing with barre made them feel so much better! Have a wonderful weekend!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  5. I'm totally loving the fall floral trend too! I'm all about florals any time of year! Enjoy your baby shower this weekend girly!

    www.rosyoutlookblog.com

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  6. Aw so sad that you had your last barre class but you'll be back before you know it! And that means princess Serena is almost here! :) Sad I'm missing your shower this weekend but we will DEFINITELY be celebrating soon! <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. I am so excited about the J. Crew line at Nordstrom! Such cute piece with free shipping! Have a fabulous weekend and enjoy your baby shower.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  8. so so bummed i can't make the shower this weekend! but it's going to be the most lovely time :) and those floral prints - especially that first one - gorg! sad about bar method but you'll be back!! happy weekend love

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. Happy Friday! I hope you have the best time at your shower! I can't believe you are almost full term. That feels like it went by so fast. I love the idea of florals for fall, and fall scented candles are my weakness <3 Beautifully Candid

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  10. I am so impressed you did the classes for so long, but I am sure you'll miss them. I have been swooning over everything Alice and Olivia lately too!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  11. I always forget about Yankee candle, but they have some of my favorite scents too, and yesss to florals for fall! I hope you have an amazing time at your shower this weekend!

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  12. Have so much fun at your baby shower!! I'm excited for J. Crew at Nordstrom too and love everything they have as a selection!

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  13. I am loving florals for fall!! Hope you have a fab time at your shower!

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  14. Ahhhhh I can't believe you are going to be full term next week?!?!?! That is insane to me. Just thinking that baby girl can come at anytime. So exciting! And I know that Emily (and the rest of your girls) are going to have an awesome shower planned for you! Cant wait to hear all about it! Mine is exactly one month from today!

    I am sure your Bar Method family will be super excited to introduce you back in to the swing of things on the other side of labor and delivery when you are cleared! I am in love with that striped tee and necklace from J Crew and free shipping makes it worth it! Have an amazing time this weekend girl!

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  15. How did I miss that J Crew trench coat?! Loveeee. And you'll be back at Bar before you know it - it's crazy how time flies once these babies are here! Happy Friday girlfriend!

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  16. Yankee Candles can be SO expensive, but I love them - definitely need to check out that sale! That J Cre + Nordstrom collaboration looks amazing - those pink pants are calling my name!!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  17. i can't wait to hear all about the shower!
    a Nordstrom and J. Crew collab?! um. i did not know about this and this is SO dangerous!
    i love b&bw but have never tried a yankee candle.. one day!

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  18. have fun at the baby shower.

    Wendee//theglossychic.com

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  19. I love Yankee Candles too, especial their Fall and Winter scents.
    I hope you have a great time at your shower!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  20. Nothing beats the Yankee Candles fall scents. I love Wicked Women too, a local to me line.

    Exciting weekend ahead!

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  21. Hope you have the best time at your bridal shower! :) That trench coat is SO gorgeous! I need it in my life!

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  22. I'm sure your baby shower is gonna be amazing!

    XoXo,

    Tamara - LoveofMode.com

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  23. Eek so excited for you to have your shower, I'm sure you and baby girl are going to be beyond spoiled!! You are such a fab looking mama, so kudos to you for keeping up The Bar Method during the pregnancy!! I love the darker floral trend, still adds a touch of femininity without being too spring like! Happy Friday friend!

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  24. Yay for another shower! That should be fun and you'll obviously look great for it :) It's still warm in CA also but I'm buring a fall candle and have a pumpkin next to it. Might as well pretend!

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  25. Yay for baby shower weekend!!! You have done so well sticking with Bar so far and I know you'll be so excited when you go back. We bought that YC Autumn in the Park & love it!!
    Kelsey
    www.thepeacockroost.com

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  26. I need to take advantage of that candle sale!! I thought I had a bunch of fall candles stored from last year, but it turns out I only have two! I know what I will be doing this weekend! :)

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  27. You are AWESOME doing barre this late in the pregnancy game! Take your much deserved break. Also, I had no clue about the J.Crew collab - thanks for share ing :)

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  28. Sounds like you were a Barre star and it's definitely amazing you kept up with it to keep fit throughout pregnancy! Not to rush the weekend but I can't wait for Sunday! So many cute things are planned....

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  29. I like when Target has Yankee candles on clearance - I check for that every time I go into a Target. Bath & Body Works has a lot of great fall and winter scents.

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  30. Awe, I bet it was bittersweet for you to leave barre for the time being! At least you know it will be there when you're ready to get back to it. I hope that you have a great time at your baby shower this weekend!

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  31. I can't believe you are full term already! That went so fast (even though it's not my pregnancy lol) and that is amazing you stayed so on track with workouts!

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  32. That is so sweet about your friends at the gym. I have always been a fan of Yankee Candles since they had a store where I went to college haha. But they are hard to find out here for some reason. I LOVE those bright pink pants and totally need them. I briefly checked out the J.Crew stuff on Nordstrom's website but I will have to make a trip there some time. Have a fab weekend and a wonderful time at your baby shower!!! :-)

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  33. Can I just say you look fantastic! I am a lover of yankee candles as well, I picked up several from their line at Walmart last year, and plan on doing the same this year. It'll be Summer temps here for awhile as well, but I've already started decorating for fall!

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  34. That dark floral dress from Alice + Olivia is gorge! And I love your baby shower outfit! I'm also really impressed that you're wearing any sort of heel while pregnant--I'm not pregnant, and I can't do that, ha!

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  35. Both of those dark floral dresses are gorgeous! I always end up in Bath and Body works and forget about Yankee Candle. I should check them out again! Your shower dress is adorable! Can't wait to hear about it!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  36. I am a Yankee Candle fanatic, I just bought 5 today for their buy two get two and then they had a few that were $5 if you spent a certain amount and I couldnt resist haha! Ps I am obsessed with that maxi!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  37. I can't believe you will be full term soon, so crazy! You look amazing!

    God bless,

    XO, Claire

    Http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.com

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