Friday Pick-Six: 4/20/18

Here's what we're loving and living for this week.

1.  We usually keep it simple on our nails, but these nail art ideas got us thinking that maybe we should branch out a little.  Maybe we'll try one on our next manicure.

2.  We know it's not new, but we've been addicted to Fixer Upper reruns on HGTV lately.  We love Chip and Joanna's style and it inspires us to tackle some house projects of our own this summer.  Stay tuned for more!

3.  My husband made this One Skillet Lemon Chicken and Orzo this week and we couldn't stop eating it!  It would be awesome with shrimp instead of chicken, too.  Plus, who doesn't love a one-pot meal? (Especially when you're the one doing dishes like I am!) --J

4.  Last night was the series finale of Scandal!  So much for our Thursday tradition of wine, popcorn and Olivia Pope.  If you're going to go through withdrawal without this show, then look back at this amazing retrospective of Olivia's amazing fashion sense!

5.  GAP is running its Spring Sale with up to 60% off and an additional 40% off with the code HAPPY.  If the forecast ever looked like it would warm up, we'd definitely be stocking up on some spring stuff!

6.  If you're looking for a new comedy show to watch, try The Good Place!  We recently caught up on this comedy and were sad to finish it off.  It took a little while to click, but by the end, I loved the characters and was cracking up.  The first season is on Netflix and you can find season two on NBC's site.  --J

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and have a great weekend!

Friday Pick-Six: 3/23/18

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  How cute are these pants that Jess snagged on sale this week?  Looking forward to wearing them with a strappy heel once it finally warms up!

2.  We love this upcoming collaboration between Keds and Rifle Paper Co.  These will be perfect for spring!

3.  Our grandma is celebrating her 100th birthday this week!  Can you believe it?  In honor of her birthday, we thought we'd share a similar recipe to her signature cookies.  She fries a batch of these up at Christmastime and they always go fast!  Happy Birthday, Grandma!

4.  If you're looking for a killer workout, try this 30-minute tabata on Popsugar.  It will get you working hard in hardly any time!

5.  Mark your calendars, the Royal Wedding is coming on May 19th!  Harry and Meghan have sent their official invitations and you can see them here.

6.  Are you guys following our favorite gal, Jennifer Garner, on Instagram?  She's the cutest and super relatable.  She has shared some cute cooking videos, which you can check out here.

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and TGIF!

Friday Pick-Six: 3/9/18

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  We always get excited for great Target collaborations and this week, they announced an upcoming collection with Hunter!  You better believe we'll be standing in line for this one!

2.  We love stripes in any season, but they're especially great in the spring and summer.  Jess immediately ordered these earrings after spotting them 40% off at JCrew last week!   Can't wait to rock them!

3.  You guys know how much we love Smitten Kitchen and this week, we tried her black bean soup.  It was awesome served up with a little avocado toast on a Meatless Monday!

4.  It's time again for the GAP Friends and Family sale.  Everything is 40% off and free shipping with the code FRIEND.  We've got our eye on a few new arrivals for Spring including this top, and this floral dress.

5.  If you're looking for a great neutral nail polish that's perfect as a spring transitional color, try Essie Mixtaupe!  I tried it this week and my nails looked super professional and pretty all week! --J

6.  We each pinned this recipe for Penne ala Vodka to Pinterest within minutes of one another, so it must be a good recipe!  Going to have to try it out soon!

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and have a great weekend!

Friday Pick-Six: 1/26/18

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  We've mentioned how much we love the Essie Treat Love Color line.  They provide color for your nails combined with a treatment to make your nails stronger.  We often go to this after removing our shellac to help our nails get back on track.  Essie has recently released a ton of new colors in this line and Essie Envy has a great review with swatches!

2.  We have talked about our love for the Lilly Pulitzer Elsa blouse before, but we both ordered new ones at the After Party Sale this year!  This is literally the most flattering blouse ever and we could wear them anywhere!

3.  This chicken tortellini soup looks easy and delicious.  If the weather is as cold where you are as it is at TTO Headquarters, you might want to give it a try!

4.  These cord leggings are on super sale and still available in a few sizes!  I bought them after the holidays and love them!  The stretch is great and they're as comfortable as they are cute.  Wear them to work with boots and a tunic sweater like me! -- J

5.  How cute are these gingham flats at Target?  Even though it will probably be a while before they make it into our wardrobe rotation, we may have to scoop them up this weekend on our weekly Target trip!

6.  How cute is this ruffle bodysuit at JCrew on SUPER SALE!  Ry has it and loves it!  Also, all JCrew final sale is an extra 50% off with the code SAVENOW.

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and have a great weekend!

TTO the Trend: Blanket Scarves

If you're a regular reader, you know about our love of blanket scarves.  Not only do they look stylish, but they're a great extra layer in our current freezing temperatures!

Now, maybe you're saying to yourself, "Hey, twins.  I also love blanket scarves, but they're so huge and bulky!  How do I tie them?"  Well, look no further, here's our favorite way to tie a blanket scarf.  Please note--for this tutorial, we're using a square scarf (This one is our favorite).

1. To start off, lay your square out flat on the floor or a bed.  Fold it from corner to corner to make a triangle.
2. Hold the ends of the triangle in your hands.  Place the scarf so the point of the triangle is down in front of your body.
3. Take one end of the scarf and wrap it around your neck, tucking the end underneath the front of the scarf.  Do the same with the other side.
4. Adjust the length as needed so it's comfortable around your neck.  There you go!  If you're looking for more ways to style and wear a blanket scarf try check out Pinterest.  There are tons of great tutorials like this one or this one!

If you're looking for a blanket scarf, here are some of our favorites!

Top Row: (1, 2, 3)
Bottom Row: (1, 2, 3)

Would you rock a blanket scarf?  What's your favorite way to style it?  Let us know in the comments below!

Friday Pick-Six: 1/12/18

Here's what we're loving and living this week!

1.  You might remember that we had When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanthi and The Bright Hour by Nina Riggs on our list of non-fiction books to read last summer.  We recently read this amazing article about Paul's Widow and Nina's widower finding love together.  What a heartwarming update to their stories!

2.  If you're looking for the perfect peanut butter cookie, try these from Gimme Some Oven and thank us later!

3.  After the Golden Globes last Sunday, the gals at Go Fug Yourself have a great recap the whole night.  Can we just talk about how much we love Oprah?!

4.  I made this whole-grain breakfast cake (substituting blueberries for strawberries because that's what we had in the freezer) this week and it's been awesome!  My tweak was using 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1/2 tsp almond extract.  --J

5.  How cool are these moto leggings on sale at GAP?  Maybe they're meant for working out, but we'll be rocking them whenever we can.  Athleisure for life!

6.  If your dry winter skin could use a little help, try this Miss Spa Exfoliating Facial Scrub.  It will get rid of any dead skin and leave your skin feeling softer.

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and have a wonderful weekend!

Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale Haul (In Real Time)

We hope our tips helped you score some great finds at this year's Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale.  Here's a live-time recap of our experience!

12:02 AM: I checked the Lilly site one more time.  The regular site and app are both down, so they must be getting ready for us!  Trying to get some sleep, but it's more exciting than Christmas Eve! --J

4:32 AM: Okay, so I couldn't sleep and woke up, so I decided to check around on my phone.  Looks like Zappos and Amazon have all their sale items up.  I scored a Jennalyn dress at only $16 with the sale and a gift card from Christmas. --J

7:40 AM:  Making coffee and getting breakfast for the kiddo at home for J and getting settled in at work for Ry.  Hoping we can get in quickly and efficiently.

8:01 AM:  The queue begins.  We're each given a place in line.  The times seem to be refreshing quickly, and the app is moving faster than the desktop site.  We wait for a few minutes and focus ourselves!

8:10 AM: And we're in!  We both get into the sale within about a minute of each other.  We were both able to check out for the first time with Elsas, although there weren't many non-solid colors available.  We decided to just go for it and check out and then plan on getting back into the sale.

For Jess

And these two for Ry!

8:28 AM:  You guys, I'm back in and I decided to go for a dress this time.  I wanted something with sleeves and in a blue/green color so I grabbed a DeLago Tunic Dress. --J

Meanwhile, Ryan grabbed a dress, too.  How classic is this one?

8:47 AM:  One more time back in and this time, and I was thinking of my kiddo when I snagged this cute swing dress.  --J

10:00 AM:  Decided to check again and bought this Stasia sweater.  --R

2:32 PM:  We both took a break for a little while (Ry for work, J for hanging with the kiddo and our Mom).  Now we're thinking about a couple more things.  Trying to decide if we need leggings, too.

9:30 PM:  While watching Real Housewives of New Jersey, we scoped out the sale one more time.  We noticed that they've added popovers and shorts!  Ry decides to buy these Magnolia shorts, too.

THURSDAY 8:01 AM:  There are still lots of great things left on the sale today.  According to the Lilly site, the sale runs until tonight at midnight, so watch social media for any updates!

Have you guys been shopping the sale?  If so, what did you score?  Let us know in the comments below!

TO BE CONTINUED...

The Lilly Pulitzer January After Sale!

We love the preppy and pretty prints of Lilly Pulitzer, but not the price tags!  That's why we get serious about the bi-annual Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sales.  If you're already a Lilly shopper, then you know that these sales are no joke.  Prices go WAY down and the internet loses its collective mind.  We scored so many cute things back in August at the sale and are looking forward to many great deals next week.

This year's sale starts TOMORROW, January 3rd, 2018 at 8:00 AM EST SHARP!  This time, the sale will run for two days, ending at 11:59 EST on Thursday, January 4th.  

After several years of successfully shopping this sale, we've got a few tips and tricks that can help you score some great stuff!

• Preparation is key. A few days before the sale, log into the site (or create a login) and make sure your information is up to date.  You don't want to be fiddling around on the site during the sale, trying to add your shipping address or billing information.  You might find that items go out of stock as you are trying to check out, so time is of the essence.  Traditionally, the site goes down a day or so before to prepare, so make sure you get everything set up early.  Also, download the Lilly Pulitzer app for your phone, too.

• Get up early and get ready!  On the day of the sale, you want to be up and ready to go right when the sale starts.  Seriously, that first hour or two is craziness and you don't want to spend time starting up your computer or making coffee.  About an hour or so before the sale, start up your devices and log in (see the next bullet) so that you're ready to shop.

• Multiple devices are a must!  When the sale starts, you'll be put into a virtual queue and let into the site in order.  Don't freak out if you are told some ridiculous number (like "You're number 45,000!"), things move quickly.  Because you want to get in as soon as you can, you'll want to try to login on multiple devices or platforms.  When we've shopped in the past, we've used two different browsers on our laptops as well as the app on our iPhones.  Once you're in and shopping, keep an eye on your other logins, because you might have more success in one platform or another.  Last year, we were able to check out in the app before online, but it's different every time.

• Choose your favorites and start there.  We've talked about our love of the Elsa top and they go out of stock in a blink of an eye.  If you want one, start there and if you have one in your cart CHECK OUT IMMEDIATELY.  Don't waste time, just check out or you could lose your item (RIP, Elsa top in Red Right Return from Jess's cart in August 2014).  In our experience, the Elsa tops and children's clothes go first, so start there if you're interested. 

• Check out as many times as you need.  Shipping is free, so if you have an item or two in your cart that you really love, just check out.  You can always go back into the sale (you'll be put into the queue again, so keep that in mind), but checking out ensures you get the stuff you want. Things will disappear from your cart (they're not saved for you until you check out), so move quickly.  

•  Don't get too carried away!  The prices will be low and it's easy to get swept away in the chaos.  You might be tempted to grab items just because they're great deals, so it's easy to crush your budget.  We usually set a dollar amount budget for ourselves ahead of time and stick to it. It might also work to set a limit on the number of items you want or the styles (i.e. one dress, one top and shorts).  

• Don't forget other Lilly retailers.  Lilly retail stores, Amazon, Zappos and 6pm will also be marking down Lilly items.  Some of our best scores have come from these sources, so be sure to visit those sites.  Sometimes they have different stock items on sale, or more color options so check them out.  It pays to make sure your shipping and billing info is up-to-date here too, although things don't seem to fly out of stock quite as quickly.

•  All sales are final.  Final sale items cannot be returned, so make sure you want what you order.  If you're interested in sizing info, check the Lilly site or Nordstrom, so that you can make sure things will fit properly.

So there you have it, our tips for one of the best sales of the year!  We'll be checking in on Instagram stories on Monday to update you on our experience and our haul, so follow us there.  Good luck and happy Lillying!

Friday Pick-Six: 12/29/17

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  It's been pretty freezing around TTO Headquarters these days!  One of my favorite Christmas presents this year has been getting a lot of use!  I love these Sorel Joan of Arctic Boots.  They're high enough to keep your pants dry in the snow and are temperature rated to -25 below zero! --J

2.  If you're looking for a cocktail for New Year's, we plan to give these Holiday Moscow Mules a try!  They look festive and delicious and will give Ry an excuse to use her new Moscow Mule mugs. (A Christmas present from J!)

3.  Everyone starts thinking about getting into shape on January 1st, but we think about it year round. If you're looking forward to some serious workouts that don't require fighting for space at the gym, try these printable bodyweight workouts from Popsugar.

4.  This year in the family Christmas drawing, my brother and I each got each other.  We actually got one another same present if you can believe it!  We each got a pair of these Beats by Dre Ur Beats earbuds.  I got the rose gold and my brother got the red and black.  So far, we like them and they're an affordable upgrade from the typical iPhone earbuds. --J

5.  You know we love face masks and reship oil so we were obviously psyched when Ry found this SpaLife Hydrating Sugar and Rosehip Oil mask at Target.  Give it a try!

6.  If you're post-holiday shopping, don't forget there are lots of great sale codes out there.  GAP has 40% off with the code WISH and an extra 20% off sale with the code GIFTS.  Old Navy has 20% off your order no code necessary!

What are you loving and living for this week?  We hope you have a great New Year's Eve and we'll be back with more content next week!  Here's to 2018!

(Black) Friday Pick-Six: 11/24/17

We hope everyone is recovering from the food coma that is Thanksgiving!  For our Friday Pick-Six this week, we thought we'd share our six favorite Black Friday Deals!

1.  GAP is offering 50% off everything (including new arrivals) with the code BLKFRIDAY!

2.  Old Navy has 50% off your entire purchase, no code necessary!

3.  Target has tons of deals including women's, men and kid's sweaters and pajamas starting at $10!  Also, when you spend $50 or more in store TODAY ONLY, you can earn 20% off any shopping trip between 11/28-12/10.  Also, there is free shipping and free returns on ALL orders on target.com

4. JCrew has 40% everything with the code THANKU.  Everything at JCrew Factory is 50% off new arrivals and 50-60% off everything else!  No code needed!  We love these shearling slippers at $19.95!

5.  Baublebar, one of our favorite sources for jewelry is offering 30% off the site with the code FRIDAY30.  We featured these tassel earrings in our Gift Guide and these gold drop earrings are so festive!

6.  Kendra Scott has 20% everything with the code YELLOW20 plus free shipping and returns.  We love everything Kendra does, but these Elle drop earrings are all-time faves.

Are you Black Friday shopping today?  What was your favorite deal of the day?  Let us know in the comments and have a great weekend!

Friday Pick-Six: 9/29/17

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  You guys, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially the cutest couple on the planet!  Look at these adorable photos from earlier this week!

2.  If you're looking to splurge a little on something special, check out the Shopbop sale that ends today!  You can get 20% off an order of less than $500 with the code EOTS17.  Speaking of Meghan Markle, you can get the adorable jeans she was wearing the other day on sale!

3.  One of our favorite bloggers, Eva Martino at Happily Eva After shared her powder room makeover, which is gorgeous and so glam!

4.  As with some of the recent severe storms, we're heartbroken over the terrible damage in Puerto Rico.  Here's an informative article with link with where you can donate to help out!

5. One of our favorite shows, This is Us, came back this week!  Without spoilers, there was a big reveal at the end of the episode!  Who's watching with us?

6.  You might say that Ry is obsessed with candles.  What kind of candles you ask?  Bath and Body Works Three Wicks!  They come in so many amazing scents, burn evenly for strong lasting power and are often on sale!  They're currently mix and match 2-for-$24.  If you order before Friday, there's an extra 20% off your order with the code FALL4FALL.  You know we are both going to take advantage of this!

What are you loving and living for this weekend?  Let us know in the comments below and have a great weekend!

Lilly Pulitzer After Sale Haul

As usual, the bi-annual Lilly Pulitzer After Party was crazy this year!  As always, the site crashed and froze, but we were luckily able to get many of our favorite items at amazing prices!  Here's our haul this time!

Jess:

This sleeveless Essie dress was a steal from Zappos!

The Elsa is an all-time fave.

Can't wait to wear this classic Maisy dress.

Ry:

Love the Essie top, too.

Everybody needs an Elsa.

We're always suckers for stripes.

Wouldn't this maxidress be perfect for a summer wedding?

Love this skirt!

As you can see, we struggled to restrain ourselves!  Did you get anything great from the After Party Sale?  Let us know in the comments below and see you again in January!

Friday Pick-Six: 8/18/17

Here's what we're loving and living for this week!

1.  One of Jess's favorite sandal brands, Jack Rogers, is having a Warehouse sale online this year!  This is a great chance to get a deal on some sandals you can wear for the rest of the summer and next year!

2.  Did you know that there will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, August 21st?  If you want to check it out, make sure you do it safely by following these tips from NASA.

3.  Everyone wants to get more organized and this week we were inspired by listening to an interview with the founders of The Home Edit on Young House Love Has a Podcast.  Their blog and Instagram are beautiful and offer lots of ways to organize and beautify your home.  We can't imagine having closets and pantries that large (and organized) but it's great to look!

4.  We are pretty big Amazon Prime fans, but this summer we have also been enjoying Amazon Music.  For a small amount (starting at $7.99/month) you can have access to tons of songs on your Alexa, phone, Kindle, etc.  We use this all the time!  Jess's kiddo even knows how to ask Alexa to play the Moana soundtrack (for the millionth time!)

5.  Although we are sad to see the Merona line getting phased out at Target, we are liking the preview of A New Day, the replacement line for women.  We hope to feature this more after it officially drops on August 27th.  You might be able to catch this stuff in stores already, though.  Our local Target has had it out for a couple of weeks.

6.  This Italian-style fried rice looks like just the way to use up the zucchini and tomatoes that are everywhere right now!  Gotta love Smitten Kitchen!

What are you loving and living for this week?  Let us know in the comments below and have a great weekend!