Happy Friday! Who’s excited for the long weekend? Josh and I are headed to Kansas City today and I can’t wait! He’s never been before so I’m really looking forward to simultaneously introducing him to fun things I’ve done and exploring new things together. Here’s what else I’m loving this week:
1. How cute are these Julian Taylor lace dresses? I’ve wanted a fun little lace dress for a long time and fell in love with these. They’re on sale for $40 and $29 respectively and I am having the hardest time deciding between the two! Thoughts?
2. Have you watched Taylor Swift’s new music video for Wildest Dreams yet? It’s amazing and makes me want to go on a safari ASAP.
3. We’re officially entering flats seasons! And that means it is time to stock up your closet with some cute new pairs. I was looking for a fun blue pair of flats and came across these Sam Edelman ones (left) and LC Lauren Conrad ones (right). The Sam Edelman ones were originally $100 and are marked down to $59. The LC ones were originally $50 and are marked down to $24.99. Which do you prefer?
4. If you’re a fan of wine, literacy, Elton John, and live in the Omaha area, then you are going to want to check out Bacchanalian Society of Omaha’s Fall 2015 Competitive Wine Tasting. I’m going to be sharing more information about it in a post of its own (one of my fellow Junior League members is on the board), but basically you get a team together and each team brings three bottles of the same wine varietal. The event on October 8th has a theme of white blends. Attendees vote on their favorites from what everyone brings, and the most popular wines win. The teams that brought the most popular wines win bottles of wine! All proceeds from this event go to the Literacy Center. And if you buy your tickets before September 10th you’re entered to win a pair of Elton John tickets for his October 3rd show in Omaha!
5. I’m visiting the Renaissance Festival in Kansas City this weekend! I’ve never been to one before and am really excited! Is it totally barbaric that I’m most looking forward to trying a turkey leg? haha I’ve just never walked around straight up eating a turkey leg before. It seems like it would be fun.
Questions of the Day: Have you been to a Renaissance Festival before? What are your plans for Labor Day weekend? Are you a fan of Elton John?
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Ooh I like both the flats. I like the Sam Edelman ones color better but love that the LC ones have scalloped edges all the way around! You always find the cutest clothes!
Aw thanks Lauren! I have the same feeling on the shoes of liking the color of the left but the all around scalloping of the right. I wish I could combine them! haha
I am in love with those dresses!! Have a lovely weekend
Thanks so much Heidi! It was a great holiday weekend!
I would go with blue, but with your gorgeous hair color I’d go with yellow!
Aww thanks Erica! I love them both!
I appreciate that you like Taylor Swift! I always feel like such a teenager listening to her music, but she’s so fun and happy! I just love all the magic in her music videos too.
Taylor is amazing! I love her so much and give zero cares what anyone thinks about it! haha
Love Taylor Swift. ?
Have fun on your trip.
Thanks Christine! We had a blast!
I love the retro vibe to your picks! Very cute.
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Aw thanks Sarah!
I like the blue dress the best, but they’re both very pretty!
Thanks Lisa! I know I wish they weren’t both so cute! haha
I love those dresss! I’ve never thought to buy clothing on Amazon! But now I just started looking on there and they have such cute things. Thanks for planting that idea in my head!
Oh I love shopping on Amazon! And two day free shipping with prime!
I adore TSwifts new song and video!! She is amazing!!! I laughed so hard at that Elton John pic!!! Bring on the long weekend, I hope yours is glorious and full of fun and love!!!
Thanks Andrea! It was the best Labor Day weekend! I hope yours was awesome too!
Love those LC flats!! The color, style, everything!
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Thanks! I think they’re so cute!
I went to Pittsburgh’s ren fest last week and it was so much fun! I love how transformed everything is, and it really feels like you stepped into a different time. I hope you have a blast! As for the dress and flats, I actually prefer the cheaper for both! Great prices
We had so much fun at the Renaissance Fair! We met a family that travels the world playing their harps together. It was amazing!
Obsessed with the LC Lauren Conrad flats! So precious! Thanks for sharing and have a great long weekend in Kansas City!
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Thanks Jillian! It was a great weekend! Josh and I had so much fun!
Get both dresses for that price..LOL. I like the flats with the scalloped edges. going to a golf tournament with my son:) Enjoy the long weekend.
Ohh I hope you had a blast at the golf tournament!!
Man I love those LC flats in the wine color! So perfect for fall!
Aren’t the gorgeous? I love them!
I love the LC flats, with the scalloped design. They are too cute and the price is awesome! I have never been to the renaissance festival. It sounds like a really fun place though. Hope you have a great time there.
Thanks Vianca! We had a great time! Renaissance Festivals are a lot of fun!!
Those dresses are so cute! I love the yellow one. I’ve never been to a renaissance fair before but it sounds cool. Have fun!!
It was so much fun! Josh and I definitely want to go back!
My mom was a big Elton John fan so I grew up listening to him a lot. I’d love to see him in concert. I haven’t been to a Renaissance Festival since I was a kid, but I think you’re on the right track about mostly being excited for the turkey leg. If I remember correctly it was the best part. Haha!
The Renaissance Festival was a lot of fun! I was surprised how many people were in regular clothes like I was. I guess I expected everyone to be in costume. haha
Hope you enjoy your weekend and time in Kansas City! The dresses and flats are both so cute, I’d have a hard time deciding, too!
Thanks Shannyn! It was an awesome weekend!
I can not get enough of T Swift’s videos and this one is definitely at the top for me! What gorgeous flats too, very pretty colors
Thanks Jessie! And yes, Taylor Swift is killing it lately!
I love the blue dress & the blue flats (guess I’m kind of partial to blue??)! I just think blue looks better on us redheads! Have fun in Kansas City– it’s so fun!
Thanks Megan! I had a blast in KC!
As for the dresses, they’re both great looking so I would purchase both!! Thanks for sharing. ?
Thanks for the votes Tania!
I’m so glad flats are back in again! I love both pairs. My kids are sick, so we’ll be staying in this weekend. I look forward to catching up on some tv shows and online shopping!
Oh I hope your kids are feeling better!