It totally feels like a Friday to me today. My brain is frazzled and wandering, unable to focus on all the tasks at hand. So in my meandering, I came across the following as an attempt to avoid my very full email box:

1. I want this Tiffany purse. A lot. More than is reasonable. I just can’t justify spending this much on a purse when I ate canned soup three times last week because I was so broke. Or can I? Please, someone, help me rationalize this.

2. Ultimate bachelorette party accessory: hair tinsel. It is like a party for your hair. Super sparkly fun.

3. Fall beauty trend I love: the return of the magnificent updo. Everything about this trend is awesome because it is both ladylike and rebellious all at once. Trend I hate: spider lashes. Seriously? It looks like your mascara is six months old. I refuse to get behind this one. What’s next? Too-dark foundation lines along your jaw? Just say no.

4. As you might be able to tell from that last rant, I desperately need a vacay and New Orleans has been calling by name lately. I want to sip on chicory coffee as I bury my face into a paper bag full of beignets. Preferably while sitting on a balcony over Bourbon Street.

5. Sara won our Blue Nile contest and I am totally envious of her haul of leaf chandelier earrings. Congrats, Sara!

Photo credit: Jen Stewart Photography (yes, I picked this photo because of the pie)