5 on Friday Quarantine Edition

Happy Friday!

I'm so happy it's Friday. 

It's been a very crazy and very busy week! 
I'm so excited to bring back the 5 on Friday today. It's definitely been a while.

Today's 5 on Friday is geared towards what's currently going on. I've got some great things to help you get through the quarantine.

 1. 5 lounge wear pieces I'm loving! 

1. Tie  dye short set from Target. I just bought this and it's so cute.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
2. Tie dye sweatsuit. This is currently in my cart. 
Sweatshirt
Sweatpants
3. Lounge jumpsuit.
4. Sweatsuit short set. This one is also in my cart.
Shorts
Sweatshirt
5. Pink Joggers
These look so cozy! They are a bestseller! 

2. 5 Shows I want to Watch
1. Breaking Bad
We just started this right before everything happened.
2. Love is Blind
I know I'm SUPER behind on this one, but I've been busy. Can't wait to start it. 
3. Little Fires Everywhere
This one just came out. Need to get a Hulu account.
4. Elite
I've heard so many good things about this show. I'm super excited to start it. 
5. A Million Little Things
So many people have told me to watch this. It's honestly been on my "to-watch" list for almost a year. Hoping I can finally get around to watching.

3. 5 books I want to read

1. Jessica Simpson Open Book
This has been in my cart since it came out! 
2. In Five Years
I just heard about this book the other morning. It sounds so interesting. Definitely at the top of my list! 
3. Winter in Paradise
I have read a few books from this author and loved them. 
4. Daisy Jones & The Six
I'm really excited to read this book. It's currently in my cart along with 15 other books.
5. Where the Crawdads Sing
This has been on my list forever! Hoping to finally read it during this quarantine. 

Bonus 3. 5 Books I've read recently and recommend
1. The After Series
I LOVEEEEDD this series! It would be a great one to start because the books are longggg. 
2. The Wife Between & An Anonymous Girl
2 for 1 because they are by the same author. I really enjoyed these books. They are a little intense. Just a warning.
3. The Unhoneymooners
This is a good lighthearted quick read. 
4. The Perfect Couple
I love this author. This was my favorite book I've read by her. A little mystery, but not super intense. 
5. How to Walk Away
I liked this book more than I thought I would. 

4. 5 Organizational things I love

I feel like so many people are using this time to clean and organize. (Myself included)
Here are 5 pieces I have from Amazon that I love
1. Storage for Sunglasses
I love this storage for all my sunglasses. I put all the ones I wear regularly on top and the ones I wear less on the bottom.
2. Makeup Organizer
This is probably one of my favorite pieces I've bought from Amazon.
3. Shoe Organizer
I don't have this, but I think I need it! 
4. Makeup/Skincare Organizer
I like this for products I use everyday and my brushes.
5. Earring Organizer & Jewelry Organizer
I have one piece that is these two pieces together and it's great for all my jewelry. 

5. 5 At Home Workouts to Try
1. Tone It Up App
They are currently offering a free membership. 
2. POPSUGAR Fitness
I've done a few workout classes on this platform before. I believe it's also free.
3. Bikini Body Guide
I've done this before (not all the way through) and it's HARD! There's also no equipment needed.
4. Pure Barre On Demand
I had a subscription to this for a year and really liked it every time I used it.
5. Instagram
There are so many people doing at home workouts right now on Instagram live.
I think it's so great how people are coming together during this time. Just search for some and they should come up.

So there you have my quarantine 5 on Friday.
Is there anything else you would like to see from me during this time?
I know this is such a weird/crazy time and I'm trying to keep things as normal as possible around here. However, I think it would be weird to not address it at all.
There will definitely be a mix of content for the next little while.
I hope you all are doing well and are able to enjoy this upcoming weekend!

5 on Friday

Happy Friday!

Today I’m back with the 5 on Friday. I like doing these at the end of the month, so I can share favorites from throughout the month, like things I’m looking forward too. Plus it gives me a whole month to brainstorm.

Today I’m sharing where I’m headed this weekend, LOTS of beauty stuff, and a few other things.

1. Let’s start with where I’m headed. I’ve been talking about my trip all week and I’m so excited to be heading to NYC tomorrow for 8 whole days! J is currently there for work and my best friend lives there. So naturally I needed to plan a trip. My trips to the city are usually pretty low key since I have been more than a handful of times and even lived there for a little in college. This trip will be a great mix of touristy stuff, and my favorite places throughout the city. Follow along on instagram @thefashionablylateblonde to see all my adventures, lots of great food, and some of my favorite places in the city. (I’ll also be doing a travel diary for NYC at some point when I get back. 

2. Next I want to share my Top 5 Drugstore Brand makeup buys.

1. This Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer is honestly a Holy Grail product of mine. It does a great job at hiding dark circles and I always have some in my makeup bag. Also, this always shows up in pro makeup artist and youtubers drugstore videos so you know it really is THAT good.
2. Revlon Color Stay Foundation. For the longest time I turned my nose up at drug store foundation. I just didn’t think it came anywhere close to my $25-$45 foundation from the makeup counter or Sephora.  I heard a lot of good things about this one and decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint! I think it’s just as good as my Estee Lauder Double Wear. It comes in two formulas, Combo/Oily and Normal/Dry so there is something for you no matter your skin type. (I wear this every time I shoot because it’s a little darker so it helps my face match the rest of me.
3. Maybelline SuperStay Matte Lipstick. Y’all know I love my lipstick and this one is pretty new, so I had to give it a try. The staying power this lipstick has is pretty mind-blowing. It seriously stays on all day with out loosing hardly any color. My only complaint is it can be a little tacky but nothing I can’t deal with. (I love the color Lover.)
4. Maybelline Brow Drama Pro Pallet. My eyebrow duo from Benefit broke the other day so I thought I would give this a try. I like it because it has a wax, powder, highlight and brushes. I use the powder every day and some days I’ll use wax instead of my Benefit cream-gel. The brushes aren’t my favorite, so I would recommend getting different ones. Overall for the price you get everything you need to create the perfect brow.
5. Last but not least; Real Techniques brushes. I LOVE these brushes. They are great quality and so reasonably priced. I have this one, this one, this one, and use their beauty blender religiously. I honestly like their beauty blender better than the real beauty blender.

3. While we are on the topic of beauty I thought I would share 2 amazing products I picked up from Sephora last week. I have been breaking out a lot more than usual (hello work stress) so I wanted to try some new products to try and combat that. The first is this Origins gel. If you follow me on instagram I gave y’all a sneak peek the other night about how amazing this stuff is. I have had a couple breakouts that just won’t go away. (It doesn’t help that I pick.) I used this stuff 3 times, and all my stubborn breakouts were almost gone!! It’s a tiny bottle but, so worth it. The second product is this blue clay-detoxifying mask from Sephora, and its Sephora brand. I thought I would try more than one thing and I think this mask really helped. It was only $8, and says there are 4 masks in here. (It comes in a sheet mask version for $6 as well.) I plan on using it again tonight to make sure my face is nice and clear for 

NYC.

4. This is Us started back this week and if you somehow managed to not watch it last year…GET ON IT!!! (Mom I’m looking at you) I’m usually a reality TV person only, however, every once in a while I’ll watch a real show and this is it! 

5. This is a fashion blog so I should probably share some clothing or accessories with y’all. I wasn’t sure what number 5 on this list was going to be but, the other day I received an e-mail from Forever 21 that caught my eye. I decided to browse and it did not disappoint. Forever 21 is so hit or miss for me and it was definitely a hit this last time. Here (sequin cape, wide leg denim, ruffle top, shearling vest, button front skirt, bell sleeve blouse, lurex stripe sweater) are some pieces I love and will be pulling the trigger on if NYC and it doesn’t completely drain my bank account. hah  

I hope y’all enjoyed this 5 on Friday. There will definitely be a post up next Tuesday and I am going to try my absolute hardest to have one up on Thursday from NYC. 

Don’t forget to follow along on instagram (@thefashionablylateblonde) to see my full trip.

I hope y’all have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by! 

5 on Friday

Hey friends!

I thought this could be a fun little Friday post to do every once in a while. Perhaps once a month? We’ll see.

Anyway, this post is all about 5 things I am loving lately. It could be a book, TV show, something I have on my wish list, or just something I’m obsessed with and really want to share with y’all.

Think of it as sharing things with your best girlfriends because that’s how I think of each of you!

Image source We Heart It via Chelsea Pearl

1.     This is kind of a two for one because I want to tell you about 2 TV shows I am absolutely obsessed with and think you should watch if you aren’t already.  The first is Younger. It’s actually in season 4 but I have been watching religiously since season 1. If you haven’t been watching it is available on Hulu so you can catch up! The second show I’m totally obsessed with is The Bold Type. This one just started 3 weeks ago on Freeform and I’m already so hooked. If you love fashion, NYC, friendship, and female empowerment this show is PERFECT for you.

2.     Starbucks iced coffee from the grocery store (not available online). This is a little random but y’all know your girl loves Starbucks. My wallet and J however do not share that same love. Haha. I’ve been buying this and it has seriously cut back on my spending at actual Starbucks. It’s only $4.99 and I usually get 5-6 cups out of it. Total game changer!

3.     Pure Barre! I have been taking classes for about 2.5 months and I LOVE it!!  I plan on doing a full post very soon about why I love it but thought I would share it here first. If you have been thinking about trying a class or looking for a new workout I would highly recommend it!

4.     There’s 12 days until Jaguar's preseason football and 35 days until FSU football!! This probably doesn’t seem very exciting to many of you (especially if you are not a fan of football or either of these teams) but this is something I probably texted my best friend this morning so I thought I would share. Haha

5.     This dress. I think it is the perfect summer dress. I haven’t pulled the trigger on it but it’s definitely on my wish list! Let me know if you purchase it! I think it would be so cute for an end of summer vacay!

I hope y’all enjoyed reading this as much as I did putting it together. I would love feedback on if you would like to see it again. Like I said in the beginning it wouldn’t be an every Friday thing but possibly once a month. Also, if there is anything you would like to see on the list let me know in the comments below!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and thanks for reading!