Keeping Up With Chelsea

chelsea-and-the-city-social-media I may be taking a few weeks away from the computer (don't worry, there will still be AWESOME things coming at you while I'm gone) but with so many ways to follow along, you won't even notice I'm missing! Be sure to check out Chelsea & The City elsewhere on the web for a little inspiration and a whole lotta vacation details:

          
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Give Thanks

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What's more fun than supporting family AND wearing beautiful jewelry? Nothin'! When I ordered this "give thanks" necklace from Tynel's etsy shop, Little Lambs Eat Ivy, I had no idea how quickly it would become one of my absolute favorite pieces. By now you're probably aware of my love of all things gold and my penchant for "Carrie" moments. Few things can top the opportunity to add a little nameplate action to my jewelry collection and I'm just smitten with the sweet twist on an accessories staple.

In honor of being thankful (and on vacation... woohoo!), here's a little list of everything I'm thankful for right now:

- finding new friends with big hearts and a ton of talent - the luxury to spend a little downtime just Lo and me - a wonderful relationship with the most thoughtful man (I'm lookin' at you Mr. Jackson) - vacation! and the opportunity to finally meet some of my blogger friends in person - warm Spring days, endless sunshine and the perfect shady hat - a few extra hours to get things done - motivation to make some big changes and tackle a few fun projects - brunch & mimosas (duh) - sister time with my best friend and soon-to-be 19 year old baby sister - slowly working through my 101 in 1001 project

and because we're thankful for you too, Little Lambs Eat Ivy is offering Chelsea & The City readers 30% off this fun necklace! What are you thankful for?

Happy Friday! + weekly roundup

happy-frida-mbfw-australia-street-style-iris-a[fel-one-kings-lane-zara-april-may-lookbook Happy Friday friends. I am beyond excited for this weekend because I'm FINALLY going on a mini-vacay Saturday! Lorelai and I will be spending two weeks in the Washington D.C. area with my parents and little sister and although we're gonna miss Mr. Jackson, it'll be so good to visit family and a few wonderful friends. I'm looking forward to the down time, trips to exceptional eateries and a few days of strolling the museums... we even have a croissant baking class planned!

Before I hit the road, here's what I've been loving this week:

Zara's April/May lookbook a few fabulous life lessons with Iris Apfel via The Coveteur stylish shots outside the Sydney shows & did I mention? Garance Dore is totally worth it