As we grow older, we start uncover beautiful truths of life. Like, time spent with family is most enjoyed when the phones arenât around. Or that happiness is not found, itâs chosen. One of my favorite life truths of all time is being sure to make time for friends.
This sounds easy, no? Hang out with friends, feel fulfilled. But when work hours get crazy, fur babies (or real babies) need you at home, and weâre just worn out from the weekâĶit can be hard to make time for âsuperfluousâ things. But please do. Please slap sleepiness in the face and get together with the people who inspire you, who give you energy and support your dreams.
I recently did this with one of my best gals, Jen. Jen is one of those people whoâs creative energy will rejuvenate your soul. Sheâs an artist at heart and I love that she just GETS me, you know? It doesnât happen often, but when it does, you know theyâre friends for keeps. We stopped by my favorite little coffee shop in Rosslyn, Caffe Aficionado, which serves the best lattes since Italy. I hesitate even telling you this - you know, when you find this KILLER place and you want to tell everyone, but also no one, at the same time? Like you want it to be yours only, but you also want them to succeed? Iâm very selective in who I tell about my secret latte heaven, so consider yourselves very, very lucky. ;)
Since Shawn and I donât go out much (we love cooking together at home), I love dressing up for girl dates. I wore this gorgeous statement skirt from one of my favorite shops in Mosaic District, Take 5 Boutique. (If you havenât been there before, I highly recommend it!) I just love how feminine the skirt is and how the colors remind you of an intricate painting. When I tried it on, it was loooovvvve at first sight. I paired it with a silk blouse from Equipment (maybe not the best choice for a rainy day, whoops!), my fave Schutz pumps and some fun, edgy jewelry from Hanuel to really round out the look.
So - whereâs your favorite spot for a friend date?
On Julien: Skirt, Roman via Take 5 Boutique c/o. Blouse, Equipment via Intermix. Pumps, Schutz via Lyst c/o. Earrings, Hanuel c/o. Bracelets, Hanuel c/o (here, here and here.)