Feeling those Friyay vibes today FOR SURE! Later this evening my family and I will be off off and away to Table Rock State Park for a nice weekend in the mountains.. But never fear, you'll see pictures next week.. I promise. BUT LET'S GET INTO THE POST! If you're new here.. First off WELCOME WELCOME! but second off, you probably don't know too much about Friyays here on Classy Cathleen. Can I just say.. they are so much fun! I share a HUGE collection of links I've been loving from other blogs, websites, products, news ect ect. SO now that you know what's up.. Let's talk links:
This week has been absolutely insane.. not going into details, but insane. Also quick note, if you're in NYC right now, I'm so jealous. You have no idea. BUT ANYWAYS it's FRIYAY and I'm heading out into the woods today for a little weekend camping adventure, so I'm pumped. After an insane week I cannot wait to lay around or.. hang out.. in my hammock under the trees. Here's some links I've been loving this past week:
Caitlin has been traveling lately up in Cape Cod and now New York for the weekend.. Her pictures are incredible! Check out this post, and be sure you're following her on Instagram!
Welcome to FRIYAY Links Birthday Edition! If you follow me on social media.. then you probably know it's my birthday. Like I didn't make it obvious enough hahah you're probably sick of me talking about it! But I'm excited.. So before I get into today's links, I want to formally invite everyone to celebrate my birthday with me, today! On Instagram and Twitter use #ccicecreamparty and eat some ice cream today! Make sure you tag me:)
So this week I participated in my first ever Twitter chat. #ellechat with Elle & Co was so much fun! We discussed a lot of branding and blogging.. so it was neat to see different bloggers' perspectives. Here's some of my favorite posts that were mentioned throughout the chat:
My birthday is exactly one week away and I am currently out with a friend having a super fun photo shoot out and about downtown. SO PUMPED to share it with y'all.. but you'll have to wait until next Fri YAY to see! #nospoilers.
This week was pretty low-key.. God bless. I got to blog a fair amount, which is always good. Blogging brings me back to myself. Here's some links that have been brought to my attention or that I came across the past week. I ENCOURAGE you to do a little exploring and click around!
I watched Get Smart with my favorite, Anne Hathaway this week.. It was great. I almost peed myself.
I also watched one of my favorite movies, Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights with my mom, Michaela. I really needed something to take my mind off a couple things lately.. So Michaela really helped me out. Go check out her blog!
You HAVE TO see it
Okay so those two weren't really links.... but I had to share!
Well guys.. It's been another FRIYAY! Have an incredible weekend, and don't forget to make me SUPER HAPPY by subscribing to my newsletter that goes out every weekend! Inside you'll find photos, links, and updates!
Hopefully you read my Blogging Goals for the Summer.. I'm so pumped y'all! I cannot wait to execute and carry out everything for y'all as my readers :) I had talked about staying consistent.. So think of this as me trying to be consistent!
So today is Fri- YAY (because really, who says Friday anymore?) and to celebrate the end of a insanely long week and the start of a super fun weekend.. HERE is the first ever FRIYAY LINKS on Classy Cathleen! Who's pumped? Because I am.
o n e // Kacey Musgraves' Latest Music Video
Just hoe your own row and raise your own babies //
Smoke your own smoke and grow your own daisies //
Mend your own fences and own your own crazy //
Mind your own biscuits and life will be gravy //
Such a cute song! I love it...
t w o // tennis shoes
I don't know why, but I've been loving tennis shoes lately! Just that casual style I guess.. I actually ordered some on Monday from Finish Line and they came on Wednesday! Here's the one's I got, and some other favs of mine...
Yep, you read that right! These Keds are white with oranges on them... OMG RIGHT?! #gimme
f o u r // Your Typical Prep
Caitlin is a good friend of mine.. like we talk daily, but I just had to give her a shoutout this week! She's posted three great posts this week. Two of those were outfit posts, and they were perfect! Check out the preview below.. and follow the links!
I've seen a lot of bloggers with statement clutches lately.. And I love it. All the bright colors, fun tassels, and interesting patterns just make me swoon! I came across this under $50 option last week, and I couldn't be more glad! This is one of those times where you can be on-trend, but not break the bank.
s i x // Books to Read
I try and add plenty of books for me to read in my Pinterest board called (can you guess?) books! One of my personal goals for the Summer is to get back into reading. My friends, Courtney and Madeline started a breakfast book club at my school in April, and our current book is The 5th Wave by Rick Vancey. I'm about to start it as soon as I publish this post actually. It's supposed to be pretty good! It's gonna be a movie soon actually. I'd love any book recommendations from you guys!
s e v e n // Sweet Summertime
I'm in love with my Summertime Pinterest Board. Like it's probably my favorite board on my account if I'm honest. My second favorite would have to be my Photography Fun board.. but if my Summer looked like that board? Perfection. Complete and utter perfection.
I'm planning a super fun birthday outing with some friends because my birthday is July 3! I was just thinking about parties and confetti the other day, and just randomly searched for gold confetti on Amazon. Y'all, 1.5 ounces of gold confetti. THAT'S A LOT OF CONFETTI!! I totally think I'm gonna go for it.
n i n e // CLASSY CATHLEEN NEWSLETTER
SO excited to announce this! I love the idea of talking to y'all right in your inbox once a week... Is that weird? Whatever. I think it's great, and YOU NEED TO SUBSCRIBE! It'll make my day :)
I've been having blogging withdrawals.. It's 3:30 am, and I just leaned over, grabbed my laptop, and all's right in the world now. I'm back to blogging. It's been a week and a few days? I don't know, but I got to that point where I NEEDED TO BLOG. So this morning.. I just wanted to share some links I've been loving lately:
I really haven't had a lot of free time for doing extra things for the blog... I'm hoping to do some Twitter chats over the Summer and the upcoming school year. I've seen so many others that participate in them, and it looks so fun! I found this post that shares a great collection of Twitter chats for women.
These striped flats from H&M... I'm #stripedobsessed and I'm always a sucker for a new pair of flats. H&M always has amazing items for pretty good prices, and these flats are only $25!
Why Smart Women Watch The Bachelor: Who else is watching this season? I know I am! This is another great post by Huffington Post on guilty pleasures.. Definitely worth the read.
I'm getting my hair cut next week, just to get a new 'do for the Summer, and I've been obsessing over styles like the ones in this post. Kerry Washington and Emma Stone have definitely been a big inspiration for me, but I'll be sure to share other inspiration later this week.
