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!

New Arrivals at GAP

As you know, one of our favorite places to shop is GAP.  We have been GAP fans since way back in the day when they were just doing button-downs and rugby shirts.  Since we're looking to refresh our summer wardrobes, we thought we'd feature a few of our favorites in the New Arrivals category at GAP lately.

Top Row (Left to Right): Kimono jacket, pants, eyelet top, peplum tank, workout leggings
Bottom Row (Left to Right): t-shirt, ruffle skirt, wrap dress, blouse


Will you be picking anything up at the GAP this spring?  Let us know what your favorites are in the comments below and Happy Shopping!

Friday Pick-Six: 4/6/18

We took a little Spring Break last week, but we're back again!  Also, can you believe that today's post is our 200th post!  How crazy is that, right?

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

1.  Today is our Aunt Margaret's birthday!  In her honor, we're linking to two favorite posts with some of her signature recipes, zucchini bread and no-bake cookies.

2.  As part of a recent Macy's Clinique gift-with-purchase, I received a sample size version of this Clinique Moisture Surge Hydrating Supercharged Concentrate.  My skin tends to be a little on the dry-side so I have loved their Moisture Surge line in the past.  I used this as a serum, before my day-time tinted moisturizer and night moisturizer.  I think my skin did feel a little softer and looked a little glowy.  Give it a shot! --J

3.  You couldn't tell it from the weather around TTO Headquarters, but spring is supposedly here!  We are looking at adding to our shoe collection for spring and love these colorful sandals!  They'd go with everything!

4.  Even though neither of us is looking to move any time soon, this post on Young House Love about how to style and stage your house simply was super interesting!

5.  You guys, Target has the most amazing new Beauty Boxes!  They're available online and in-store and each one focuses on a different beauty aspect.  Also, for just $7 you get an amazing variety of products!  We want them all!

6.  We recently started listening the GOOP podcast, presented by Gwyneth Paltrow and others from her Goop corporation.  There have been several interesting episodes--from an interview with Oprah (!) to a discussion of how hormones impact women and weight loss.  Check it out.

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

Spring Beauty Faves

As always, when the seasons change, we change up our beauty routines.  This spring, we've been adding quite a few new products to our beauty lineup.  Here are some of our new favorites!

Top Row (Left to Right):

• NYX #thisiseverything Lip Oil:  We picked this super shiny lip oil after it was featured on Popsugar.  The color is great and it's not sticky like many lip glosses.

• Julep With a Twist Mascara:  After my favorite mascara ran out, I ordered this, hoping to love it.  It has an adjustable applicator to add either volume, length or both to your lashes.  As with most Julep products, I'm a fan! --J

• Pacifica Disobey Time mask:  Rose is one of our favorite beauty elements lately and this mask is an easy way to incorporate it into your day.  This mask will leave your skin glowy and moisturized.

• Essie TLC in Power Punch Pink and Indi-Go-For-It and spring polish in Bon Boyage:  We're huge fans of the Essie Treat Love Color treatment polishes and these shades are perfect for spring.

Bottom Row (Left to Right):

• CO Bigelow Lavender Salve:  This stuff reminds us of our favorite Rosebud Salve but has a springy lavender scent.  Try it on your cuticles or dry skin, too!

• Bliss Spa Fabulips Lip Scrub:  Bliss Spa recently relaunched their beauty products and you can find them at Target now (launching online on 3/18).  This lip scrub is perfect for helping your dry winter lips.

• Garnier Facial Mist Spray with Rosewater:  Another rose-based product, this spray is perfect for when your skin needs a little boost of moisture and freshness.  Try it after a shower, after makeup removal or a workout.  It would also be perfect for travel.  

• Jo Malone London Peony & Blush Suede Cologne:  I got this as a free sample with my recent Nordstrom order and fell in love.  It's a little floral, a little flirty and perfect for spring. --J

• ELF x Christian Siriano Makeup bag:  How cute is this makeup bag from this cool celeb collaboration?

What is your new favorite beauty product for spring?  Let us know in the comments below!

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!

TTO the Trend: Strappy Sandals

One of our favorite things about spring is switching to sandals!  Of course, it's not *quite* warm enough here, but that won't stop us from doing a little scouting and shopping.  Here are some of our favorite sandals out right now!

Top Row: (Left to Right): orange block sandal, Gladiator sandal, strappy flat, rose gold sandal

Bottom Row: (Left to Right): Knotted sandal, yellow block heel, navy mule, pink block heel

Will you be wearing strappy sandals this spring?  Which are your favorite?  Let us know in the comments below!

TTO the Trend: Florals for Spring

We know what you're thinking...

However, we think florals are always appropriate and springy!  We've checked around and found lots of great new ways you can incorporate floral patterns into your spring looks!

Top Row (Left to Right): Pajama pants, Kimono, Top, Dress

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Dress, Earrings, Shoes, Workout Leggings, Bathing Suit

Will you be wearing florals this spring?  Let us know how you're planning to rock this trend this spring in the comments below!

Friday Pick-Six: 2/23/18

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

1.  On our President's Day off, we decided to move up our usual Taco Tuesday to Monday.  Jess made this crockpot barbacoa recipe and it was a total hit!

2.  While making an Amazon Prime order the other day, I added these beaded tassel earrings on a whim.  They're not the highest quality (hence the price point) but the color is great and they're not too heavy either. --J

3.  You know how we love a good face mask.  One of our recent favorites is this Pacifica Disobey Time Rose and Peptide Mask from Target.

4.  As much as we all love checking all our favorite blogs, I've been thinking a lot recently about trying to quit my phone habit.  I have found myself playing Monopoly with my kiddo and I mindlessly grab my phone and start to check Instagram.  Not my finest mom moment, but I think we can all relate.  Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere blogged about it this week and she also linked to this helpful article.  I'm going to give it a try this weekend and will report back! --J

5.  After seeing something similar on our favorite hostess at our favorite neighborhood restaurant, we've been on the lookout for a kimono-style jacket.  We may have to scoop up this one from Target. Throw under a black tank and some skinny jeans and you're date-ready.

6.  This Olympics, we were totally obsessed with Canadian ice dancers, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir.  If you're like us and you can't get enough of them, then check out their 2014 reality show which is streaming on Amazon.  We might have to marathon this weekend!

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

TTO the Trend: Crossbody Bags

One trend we've been seeing around a lot lately is crossbody bags.  Even Meghan Markle has been carrying one lately instead of the usual royal clutch bag.  Although for gals who carry a lot of stuff on the reg (AKA US!) they're not practical for everyday, they do have their uses.  For example, a good cross body is great for travel when you don't need much and you want your hands free.  If you're looking for a good crossbody bag, check out the following!

Top Row (Left to Right): Rebecca Minkoff Aime bag, Strathberry East/West (the actual bag Meghan is carrying!), Kate Spade Watson Lane, A New Day Zip-Top Crossbody (GREAT PRICE)

Bottom Row: Quilted Crossbody, BP Foldover Crossbody, Nylon Messenger Bag, Rounded Saddle Crossbody

Do you have a favorite crossbody bag?  Will you be following this trend?  Let us know in the comments below!

TTO the Trend: Bright Lipstick

One beauty trend we've been noticing lately is bright lip color.  We tend to stick to more neutral lip color but we love the idea of taking a little beauty risk on color choice.  In fact, one of Jess's friends always rocks her brightest lip color on her most stressed out days, and she swears that it turns her day around.  If you're feeling bold and want to give this trend a try, check out some of these picks!

Top Row (Left to Right): Julep It's Whipped, ELF Velvet Matte Lipstick, Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lip Color, Clinique Chubby Stick

Bottom Row: L'Oreal Pro Matte Gloss, L'Oreal Colour Rich Lipstick, Julep It's Balm

Do you rock bright lips?  If so, what's your favorite shade?  Let us know in the comments below!

TTO the Trend: Matte Black for the Home

We are always trying to track the latest trends for fashion, beauty and home.  Lately, a lot of places have been talking about the trend of incorporating home items in matte black.  It was even named a trend of the year on Popsugar.

If you're looking to incorporate matte black around your house, try some of these products!

Top Row (Left to Right): Guthrie Coffee Table,  Monte Carlo Vase,  Stoneware Serving Dish,  Table Clock

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Kitchen Aid Mixer, Toaster,  Suitcase, Coffee Mug

Do you plan to incorporate matte black into your home decor?  If so, let us know how in the comments below!

New Target Beauty Finds

As you know, one of our favorite places in the world is our local Target!  On a recent trip, we were super impressed with all the new products in the beauty department!  How about this stuff?!

Top Row (Left to Right): 3-way mask, body wash, sleeping mask, resurfacing mask, body spray

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Cleanse oil, Coconut scrub, eau du perfume, red wine mask

Have you tried any of these new products?  Anything else great you've spotted out at Target lately?  Let us know in the comments below!

TTO the Brand: Shade and Shore

If you are lucky enough to be escaping the cold for someplace tropical this President's Day Weekend, you might be looking for a cute swimsuit.  Ry is our resident swimsuit expert and she is always on the lookout for a cute suit.  We've both been checking out the Shade and Shore line at Target.  So many adorable options!  Check it out!

Top Row (left to right): Tankini Top, Palm print top and bottom, halter one-piece, wrap bikini top & bottom

Bottom Row (left to right): Bikini top and hipster bottom, bikini top and bottom

Super cute, right?  Will you be sporting any Shade and Shore swim this season?  Let us know what your favorites are in the comments!  Happy shopping!

Friday Pick-Six: 2/9/18

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

1.  How adorable is this rose gold brush set?  And a great price for all these brushes!  Ry decided to refresh her beauty routine by ordering this earlier this week and it's so great!

2.  We might need to try out these easy Chocolate Chip Meringues this weekend!  They look so easy and we already have everything in the cupboard!  They would also be impressive on Valentine's Day for your sweetie, gals or coworkers.

3.  It seems like everyone on the internet is talking about this Trader Joe's Rose Water Facial Spray.  It's only $4 and claims to hydrate and condition skin with a great smell.  We grabbed it on our last TJ's run and will let you know what we think after a trial.

4.  How cute are these tassel earrings?  And check out that price!!

5.  What do you guys think of this letter board?  I'm on the fence if it is super cute, or if I'm just jumping on the trend because I think it would make great Instagram pics.  Thoughts?  Would it work in my kitchen?  In the Kiddo's room? --J

6.  Updating your resumé is the living worst, but there are some great tips in this article.

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

Winter Beauty Must-Haves

Every season, we like to bring you our favorite beauty items.  Here are some of our recent faves that have helped us get through the long, cold winter!

• I struggle with dry skin in the winter and that exacerbates the natural redness that I can have.  This peel-off mask hydrates and smooths my skin while alleviating the redness. --J

• We are both obsessed with this Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair eye serum!  Literally, after just a day of use, we could notice our under-eye area was smoother and softer.  Within a few days, the lines and darkness were less pronounced than usual.  It's a little pricey, but totally worth it!

• Even your hair can get a little dry in the winter, especially if you blow-dry or curl it like we do. This mask rehydrates dry hair and leaves it feeling smoother.

• We've already talked about how much we love this Julep Boost Your Radiance Rosehip Oil.  Adding a couple of drops to your usual moisturizer can add a little glow to your dull winter skin.

• Exfoliating is one of the keys to having great skin in the winter.  You need to get rid of the dead skin cells to make room for the softer new ones.  We both use some version of this exfoliating brush with an exfoliating cleanser.  Just make sure you finish up with a great moisturizer and serum.

• We both love darker nail polishes for winter.  These are two of our recent favorites from Essie and CND shellac.  

• We've put these eye gels into Friday Pick-Six but we had to mention them again here.  Honestly, you can notice the effects right away after use.  They're great to use right before you're going out or in the morning if you didn't get enough sleep.

• This lip balm was a stocking stuffer from our mom and we like how soft it makes our lips feel.

What beauty products are you liking this winer?  Let us know what we should check out in the comments below!

TTO the Brand: Universal Denim at Target

Have you guys seen Universal Denim, the new line at Target that dropped last week?  We love the casual look and easy vibe of this new, affordable line.  We definitely plan on stocking up on these once spring weather finally arrives.  (Any idea when that's going to be, by the way?  We're over this snow!)  Check this stuff out!!

Top Row (Left to Right): Block heel, slide sandal, chambray dress, tie tank, wide-leg jeans
Bottom Row (Left to Right): Shirtdress, tie shorts, wrap and skinny jeans

Are you going to grab anything from this new line?  Let us know in the comments below and happy shopping!

TTO the Wardrobe: What to Wear for Valentine's Day

We aren't huge Valentine's Day people, but we do like incorporating a little red and pink into our wardrobe this time of year.  If you're looking for something cute to wear for Valentine's Day, we put together a few outfits that will work for a variety of Valentine's Day outings.

Fancy Date Night: 

Dress, tights, earrings, nail polish, heels

If you're going out on a date, bring the drama!  We love using red as your main color, but you can always go classic with a little black dress and go for a daring red lipstick.    Here are a few other ideas!

Try this jumpsuit with a red heel!

Nothing says Valentine's like a red dress!

Love a little sparkle.

Girls Night Out:

Top, Velvet leggings, nail polish, earrings, lip crayon, over-the-knee boots

For a night on the town with your gals, you want to look cute but stylish.  We love adding an extra fashion-y touch that your friends will appreciate like this eyelet detail or an over-the-knee boot.  Here are a couple of other ways to rock this look.

This bodysuit plus jeans!  Yes!

This dress would be pretty with some booties.

Wear it to Work:

Dress, nail polish, earrings, shoes, lip stain

You can also incorporate some Valentine's Day flair into your outfit even if you're in a more conservative work environment.  Look for some neutral touches and different shades of red to mute this look a little at work.  Here's a few more ways you can incorporate this vibe into your work look!

Jess might be wearing this dress for her class Valentine's Party!

This sweater looks cozy and festive.

Red tweed?  Yes, please!

So, do you know what you'll be wearing this Valentine's Day?  Let us know in the comments below!

TTO the Trend: Check Mate

One trend that we've seen around this winter and fall season is plaid, specifically glen plaid or check-style plaid.  As you know, we love plaid of all kinds, so we are down to add more to our wardrobes!  Here are a few ways to incorporate this trend into your wardrobe this season!

Top Row (Left to Right): Plaid loafer, gingham tank, plaid skirt, gingham shirt, coat

Bottom Row (Left to Right): Swing dress, PJs, dress pants, turtleneck

Have you incorporated this trend into your wardrobe?  Let us know what you think in the comments below!

TTO the Trend: Oversized Earrings

We've been taking on some of the popular trends of the winter.  One of those is oversized earrings.  We have long been fans of a statement earring, so we're on this train for sure.  Here are a few of our favorites!

Top Row (Left to Right):  Tory Burch Hoops, Baublebar Maraca Drops, House of Harlow Hoops, Kendra Scott Olympia

Bottom Row (Left to Right):  Natasha Crystal Drops, Kendra Scott Glenda, Kate Spade Posy Grove

Will you be rocking oversized earrings?  Which ones are your favorites?  Let us know in the comments below!

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!