Good morning, friends! Raven and I started watching True Detective this week, and we're totally hooked. It's just so incredibly well done! Have you watched? What are you up to this weekend? We are laying low, except for a good friend's murder mystery birthday party tonight, which should be awesome. I'll also be dreaming of the above kitchen, which has infiltrated my brain space this week. Hope you have a lovely weekend, here are my favorite links of the week:

Last night was our second Think Tank! Check it out here, and join us next month!

Happy to learn I'm not the only one who wants to crack the black in summer code.

My good friend Craig is always looking out for me. Gin lovers click here.

Have you heard about the dog meat festival in China? I urge you to sign the petition.

In lighter news, I'm considering these pink pumps for my bridal shower.

Bookmarked these apps for our Honeymoon.

Do your parents help you out financially?

xoxo,

image via.

Friends, last night I had a nightmare that I was the ONLY ONE on the dance floor at our wedding. And the DJ was playing these amazing songs and everyone just disappeared! These wedding nightmares are no. joke. Has it been beastly hot where you are? Because it is beastly hot here. And I'll tell you something: I'm not ready for shorts. I'm just not ready! I know next week is July but I've been steady wearing pants practically everyday. If you've peeped my Insta, you know that when I say "pants" I mean "black skinny jeans." This has been my staple for the past 5 years. However, something in me has changed. Maybe it's the weather, or maybe it's some fundamental need for me to step up my sartorial game - either way, I've been clockin' fresh pants left and right. Whereas last summer was the summer of the Harem pants, I am officially declaring this summer the summer of the drop crotch chino. See below:

I was lovingly gifted these by my sister, and no pair of pants that I own makes me feel as good as they do. And real talk? It's the drop crotch! Somehow, it makes my thighs look thinner, which is a big confidence booster for me.

I'd pair the chinos with some heels, a white blouse and some red lips. But really, they're just as versatile as jeans!

There are some great sales happening right now (Shopbop and NAP to name a few)...would you try some drop crotch chinos?

PS- don't forget our 2nd VIRTUAL THINK TANK is happening tonight!! Log onto FB for more...

xoxo,

picture of the week

pants-off