I go through definite phases, where I tend to use or wear certain things more often than others. I get on tangents where I wear the same earrings every day for two months straight, and then I switch and latch onto the PERFECT lip gloss that I can’t keep off my lips for another two months.

Here are my favorite things, right now.

• Molly and Milo’s Dog Bed. Our bed was a gift from my mom, but you can buy dog beds almost anywhere. For an affordable, cute option, check out Target or your local ROSS or Marshall’s. I never in a million years thought our spoiled dogs would sleep in their own designated bed after being invited up onto couches, real beds and laps their whole lives, but Molly especially is in this thing for hours every day now while I’m at my desk. Bonus points if you put it somewhere cozy and dark, like a little cave.
• Sharpie Retractable Pens. Like a pen, but better—because it’s a Sharpie and this time, it doesn’t bleed through paper. I don’t have to worry about losing a cap, either, because these are (!!!) retractable. I’m the type of person that can wander the pen aisles for days, so yeah, of course these are on my desk!
• Old Navy Flip Flops (Magnum Gray). Over the course of the summer, I usually put between 2-3 pairs of flip flops out of commission from my constant and devoted usage. All the better when they only cost $3.50 a pop, last a fairly long time and are the perfect shade of gray to match absolutely everything in my closet.
• Marc Jacobs Daisy In the Air (Limited Edition). Coty generously sent me several fragrances to review and sample and this was one of them. Oh-my-giddy-aunt, it’s fabulous. So light, fresh—but with a bit of spice, just how a good summer fragrance should be. (I’m also a sucker for adorable packaging and LOVE the flower cap.)
• Target Floral Romper. Unfortunately, Target no longer makes my favorite floral romper, but I wear that thing everywhere. Rompers are as far down the wearing-sweatpants-out chain as I’ll go, but in terms of comfort, they’re pretty much there. The only thing that bums me out about rompers is the entire undressing exercise that has to happen when you have to pee. Think about it.
• Faux Diamond Studs. I have some faux diamond studs that I’ve been wearing for nearly a month now. You can pick up a pair at any H&M or Forever 21, but if you have real diamond studs, by all means, go for it. I love the classic, sparkly look and I feel so chic and polished with them on.

What are your favorite things right now?

Favorites!

Here are a few of my favorite things I’ve been wearing or using almost every day lately.

• Napoleon Perdis Mesmer-eyes Mascara - I know I’ve been talking a lot about this mascara lately, but I really can’t get enough of it. I can wear this mascara without any other eye makeup and still look “done.” I’m usually adamant about eyeliner, but with this mascara, I’ve been laying off the liner!
• Namaste “Laguna” in Red - Namaste was kind enough to send me their Laguna bag in red to try and I’ve been using it every single day since then. It’s huge (and fits my 15-inch MacBook, plus a real book!) and has lots of pockets inside, which is a must. I love the outer pocket also—handy for my keys and cell phone so they are easy to get to. The red color is really rich and the material feels identical to leather. I love Namaste’s devotion to animal-friendly products and I kinda wish I worked for them—their pets are “essential” to their day-to-day operations. Molly and Milo give them the stamp of approval. 
• H&M Jeggings - I bought a pair of jeggings from H&M for $20 and it was the best $20 I ever spent. I really have a hard time wearing regular denim after feeling how a stretchy waistband can make 9 hours in a chair tolerable.
• Aerosoles Wedges - My Aerosoles wedges are several years old, but I wear them constantly. I can walk for blocks and blocks at work (and have) without a blister. In fact, these are much more comfortable than most of my flats.
• Old Navy Sandals - I got these sandals a couple weeks ago and Old Navy was having an additional 30% off sale that day, so I think the total was around $5.50 or something like that. Insane. Bronze/gold sandals are a summer essential for me since I wear a lot of neutrals up top (gray, black, white, beige) and metallics go so well with everything in my closet.

P.S. The font in the picture is my handwriting font! (Or more like what I wish my handwriting looked like, so I revved it up a couple notches for the font. In real life, it’s definitely on the chicken scratches spectrum.)

What are your recent favorites?

• Broke & Beautiful is one of my favorite new blogs—check it out!

• I get so excited when I see fashionable Tumblrs on Weardrobe.

• This pair of AWESOME boots is only $53 on Lulus.com!

• Like Tanya, I will attempt to try the socks-with-shoes look soon. Jury’s out on if I can pull it off. I think it’s 50/50 odds right now.