Friday Favorites | Halfway Through May


Hello & happy Friday friends! This week was wonderful – from amazing weather and runs outside to fun events – I feel like it was full of goodness! Excited to link up with Amanda to give a peek into some favorites!  




Favorite Recipe


I realize not everyone is as much of a seafood lover as I am, but when I came across this Smoked Salmon and Avocado Egg Sandwich I knew I’d be making it! We had it for dinner this week and oh my gosh was it delicious!! So many good flavors coming together! This is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner!



Favorite Fashion Show


I was able to take in a fashion show and cross an item off my30 before 30list! Tess fromSequins are the New Blackand I headed off to theUMass Clubwith the most stunning views of Boston – I’m pretty sure this takes the cake for a great venue because you’re smack dab in the middle of the city so you get views of both the Back Bay and Downtown! 






It was the 3rd Annual Charles Street Couture Show put on by the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum and was an all around fun night! It was great to see local boutiques sharing their views on the trends this Spring and Summer! 




Favorite Photos






Photos taken by VS Photography 






Valerie from VS Photography sent over all the photos from our photo shoot a few weeks ago! You’ve probably seen one or two pop up on Instagram. Jackie and I could not be more thrilled with how they turned out an we are so excited for another styled shoot with Valerie and some amazing models this weekend! As soon as we have photos from the next photo shoot I plan on filling you all in on the fun event we’re planning! 




Favorite Purchase




Last week I mentioned I was in dire need of a blow dryer, welp I picked this one up from Target over the weekend (haven’t used it yet) BECAUSE I feel like I need a great round brush to really help get that salon blowout at home! Also the picture doesn’t show it, but it does come with a detachable end piece as well. Can I tell you a secret – my cousin once got my hair stuck in a round brush when we were little and I’m terrified of them – like we had to cut a piece of my hair so I’m scared! Hoping I’ll have better luck myself! I should also mention I’ve had professionals use a round brush in my hair since then and have never had a problem (knock on wood!)



Favorite Links




//Google may have just changed the way we text


//Love this interview from the ladies behind Who What Wear


//Photos of the new guys for the Bachelorette were released – there’s a Bachelor Super Fan…that’s a little odd! 






Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! See you back here Monday for Weekending! 




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  1. Andrea Nine
    May 13, 2016 / 10:48 am

    Love your photo shoot pictures so much!! Should definitely be in a magazine!! Oh that smoked salmon sandwich would make a great lunch today!! Boston is amazing…look at that view and what a fun evening!! Speaking if fun, you go have the BEST weekend gorgeous girlie!!

  2. Jenn
    May 13, 2016 / 10:56 am

    Get a round brush that has bristles and the little things that a normal brush has (with the rounded edges). That's the round brush that I use and never gets stuck, and I think the two types of bristles helps smooth everything out, too!
    That recipe looked super yummy on your snap! So good! Love your professional pics!!
    Have a great weekend girl!

  3. CubicleCouture
    May 13, 2016 / 11:54 am

    The photos look GREAT! And congrats on the blow dryer! I use a round brush every day and I promise your hair will not wrap around it if used properly! Buy a big one (bigger brush the longer the hair) and never let the hair wrap twice around the brush… always keep it moving! Good luck and make today work, Rachel -CubicleCouture

  4. Girl Meets Bow
    May 13, 2016 / 11:55 am

    Just love your gorgeous photos! Excited to learn what you are planning πŸ™‚ I actually use a regular brush bc my hair gets too tangled in round brushes!

  5. Rachel McCarthy
    May 13, 2016 / 12:03 pm

    So excited for the Bachelorette to start! A friend's husband's cousin (if you can follow that?!) is one of the guys in this season, so I basically feel like I know him HA!! On a different note, I don't really care for salmon, but when you shared that snap of this dinner, it looked amazing! The photos look gorgeous, too! Happy Friday!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  6. Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
    May 13, 2016 / 12:05 pm

    Beautiful photos!!! Have a great weekend!! πŸ™‚

  7. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    May 13, 2016 / 12:06 pm

    That fashion show looked like a lot of fun, and what a perfect view! Your photos turned out amazing, can't wait to hear what you have planned. Enjoy your weekend!

  8. Ashley G
    May 13, 2016 / 12:23 pm

    Cannot wait for The Bachelorette to start!! Y’all photos are beautiful!

  9. Evelina
    May 13, 2016 / 12:35 pm

    That hair dryer is so pretty! I once got my hair stuck in a round brush as well and it was awful!! Luckily we didn't have to cut anything out but it definitely traumatized me as well!
    Xo, Evelina @ Fortunate House

  10. Life as the Mrs.
    May 13, 2016 / 12:53 pm

    Haha, I totally blogged about a round brush today, too! I had that hair dryer and loved it! πŸ™‚

  11. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    May 13, 2016 / 12:55 pm

    You look just fabulous for that photoshoot–the pictures are gorgeous! And that sandwich looks YUM omg! Enjoy your weekend girly!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  12. Rebecca Jo
    May 13, 2016 / 12:57 pm

    Why would someone list that as his career "Bachelor super fan"… yeah… I hope he's not her pick. Already seems a little coo-coo without even knowing the guy.

    I love your pictures so much. So beautiful

  13. Unknown
    May 13, 2016 / 1:03 pm

    You look gorgeous at your photoshoot!! And Boston looks so beautiful, I definitely need to visit for myself one day!

    thecourtneydiaries.com

  14. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    May 13, 2016 / 1:08 pm

    I'm still loving this new blog design of yours – so streamlined & clean πŸ™‚ That picture of Boston is gorgeous & I love the pictures of y'all, too!

  15. Unknown
    May 13, 2016 / 1:09 pm

    This Salmon and Avocado sandwich looks to die for! I can't wait to eat lox again! πŸ™‚

  16. B @ The Sequin Notebook
    May 13, 2016 / 1:14 pm

    Those photo shoot pictures are gorgeous!!! Also, I have to laugh because I had that same scarring moment with a round brush and have never been able to use one myself…the curse of having such long, thick hair!

  17. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    May 13, 2016 / 1:17 pm

    Ohhhhh that google texting app is going to be so exciting! I mean that really takes on the concept of I don't know just google it right? πŸ˜‰ I hope you have a fab weekend!

  18. Unknown
    May 13, 2016 / 1:19 pm

    Cannot wait to read the Who What Wear book! I just finished "Find Your Extraordinary" about the founder of Stella and Dot and it was another great read if you are looking for some summer books! That recipe looks so tasty and I will be pinning to try later! Also cannot wait for the Bachelorette!!! Thank you for sharing, Biana. Have a wonderful weekend!

    laurenfarrellny.com/blog

  19. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    May 13, 2016 / 1:29 pm

    That fashion show looks so fun! And that sandwich YUM!! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

  20. Rachel Emily
    May 13, 2016 / 1:35 pm

    I've missed smoked salmon sooo much during this pregnancy! It might be on of the first things I eat when this baby exits me any day now πŸ˜‰ That and a mimosa, duh! Your business photos turned out SO GREAT!!

  21. Hannah
    May 13, 2016 / 1:46 pm

    Love those photos!! I have the exact same fear of round brushes and I stark to panic every time mine gets even slightly snagged. I generally stick to velcro rollers after a blow dry to fake a blowout, all because the round brush is so terrifying! xo, Hannah

  22. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    May 13, 2016 / 1:47 pm

    I can't wait to see how the rest of your pictures came out! The ones I've seen look SO good! And that blow dryer sounds amazing!!!! I'm scared of round brushes too… eek! Happy Friday! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  23. sara [at] journey of doing
    May 13, 2016 / 2:05 pm

    Those views on snapchat were amazing! I'm totally terrified of a round brush. Too many do it at home fails for this girl!! I'll leave it to the pros for now, lol!

  24. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    May 13, 2016 / 2:09 pm

    Those photos are GORGEOUS! How beautiful do you girls look?!? And I loved following along the fashion show via snapchat! xoxo

  25. Karly @ What Karly Said
    May 13, 2016 / 2:12 pm

    The fashion show looked like so much fun, and what a great venue! Your photos from the shoot are gorgeous, I can't wait to see/hear more about it. Have a good weekend!

  26. Blaire Bingham
    May 13, 2016 / 2:45 pm

    Those pictures are so gorgeous! Beautiful girls! I cannot wait for the Bachelorette series to start! Happy Friday!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  27. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    May 13, 2016 / 2:48 pm

    I love me some lox.

    Your photos turned out great!

    Happy weekend!

  28. Kaitlin {Little Goodies Blog}
    May 13, 2016 / 3:12 pm

    Your photos are so cute – they turned out great!! And I've seriously gotten my hair stuck in a round brush too – it's super thick and frankly I don't know what I'm doing, haha!! I think the key is to do small sections. Have a great weekend!!!

  29. Darcy
    May 13, 2016 / 3:13 pm

    Fashoin shows are SO fun to see in person!!
    amemoryofus.com

  30. Unknown
    May 13, 2016 / 3:14 pm

    I love how your photos turned out! You both look gorgeous!! And that avocado salmon sandwich is making me drool!! Hope you have a great weekend πŸ™‚

    Taffeta & Tulips

  31. a little bit of emily
    May 13, 2016 / 3:22 pm

    Those pictures turned out gorgeous!!! And that dinner looks fabulous…sounds so good.

  32. Sarah Shaneyfelt
    May 13, 2016 / 3:35 pm

    I love the way your pictures turned out! And aren't fashion shows so much fun to attend? There's a huge one in Birmingham each year modeled after NYFW and I'm hoping to get tickets this year!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

  33. Kristina @ Ms.Modify
    May 13, 2016 / 3:46 pm

    I can't wait for the bachelorette to start! That's creepy that a super fan is a contestant this season! Ha Have a great weekend! xo, Kristina

  34. Amy @The Crazy Wise Woman
    May 13, 2016 / 3:51 pm

    Omg that view of Boston!!! Love your photoshoot pics, you girls look absolutely gorgeous!

  35. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    May 13, 2016 / 4:03 pm

    That salmon toast! I've been eating avocado toast for breakfast a lot lately. So good. Love the pics from your photo shoot!
    Have a great weekend!

  36. Unknown
    May 13, 2016 / 4:05 pm

    That sandwich looks amazing! Perfect brunch recipe.

    Heidi || Wishes & Reality

  37. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    May 13, 2016 / 4:15 pm

    The pictures look amazing, Biana! You look beautiful!
    I'm not a big fan of eggs…but this looks SO incredibly delicious!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend, gorgeous!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lilyο»Ώ

  38. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    May 13, 2016 / 4:16 pm

    1.Loved our fashion show date!
    2. Obsessed with your 30 before 30 list!
    3.Your photos are stunning.
    4. Thank god its friday!!

    Have a great weekend πŸ™‚
    xox,Tess

    sequinsarethenewblack.com

  39. Sarah Blodgett
    May 13, 2016 / 4:26 pm

    Love the photos!!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  40. Ashley Lillis
    May 13, 2016 / 4:41 pm

    That toast looks so incredibly delicious! The fashion show that y'all went to looked like so much fun, and I loved seeing all of your snaps of it! Talk about a gorgeous venue too! All of the pictures from your photo shoot turned out wonderful! Y'all both look so beautiful! I hope that you have a great weekend!

  41. Marie
    May 13, 2016 / 4:52 pm

    The pictures of you and Jackie are so fantastic. You ladies look absolutely gorgeous! Hope you have a great weekend.

  42. Lindsay's Sweet World
    May 13, 2016 / 4:53 pm

    Your pictures really did turn out fantastic! I can't wait to hear more about what y'all are doing! And thanks for the PSA about Bachelorette… I'll have to read up on the new guys this weekend! I can't wait for it to start!

  43. Straight A Style
    May 13, 2016 / 5:02 pm

    That fashion show looks awesome! You're right, great location. I've been super into avocado toast lately, but I haven't added salmon.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  44. Carina Vardie
    May 13, 2016 / 5:31 pm

    Yumm! That salmon and avocado egg sandwich looks incredibly appetising! The fashion show seems to have been so fun!

    xo
    carinavardie.com

  45. Brianne
    May 13, 2016 / 5:40 pm

    I'm not a huge salmon fan but at first glance I thought that was prosciutto so now I just wanna try it with that instead of salmon ha.

  46. Kelsey
    May 13, 2016 / 5:54 pm

    Umm, would I be the only one more enamored by that view than the fashion show?? Holy what!!??? That's incredible. I'd totally by the window the entire time πŸ˜‰

    Happy weekend, Biana!

  47. The Siberian American
    May 13, 2016 / 6:23 pm

    Yay for getting a blow dryer! I love your photos! That fashion show sounds fun, and the views sound amazing!

  48. Nikki @ makeupHER
    May 13, 2016 / 6:25 pm

    A male super fan?!? I'm excited for this season and can't wait to check out the guys' bios! Those pictures of you guys are sooo pretty!! How amazing is that view too?! I got the Revlon boar brush and it's awesome, I bought it from Ulta and I love it!

  49. Jalisa
    May 13, 2016 / 6:50 pm

    Omg does that smoked salmon sandwich look delish! I'll definitely have to give it a try, like you, I'm a HUGE seafood lover! That event sounds like so much fun and the locations also sounds amazing! I can't wait for you to fill us in on the big news that's coming with these photo shoots, you both look GORGEOUS! I suggest you go with a wooden bamboo round brush, which is what I use and it really does provide a nice finish to the hair! Also, I believe those tourmaline brushes can easily tear and tangle the hair, it used to ALWAYS happen to me! I hope you have a great weekend ahead, gorgeous, thanks so much for sharing!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  50. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    May 13, 2016 / 7:14 pm

    You professional pictures are GORGEOUS!! They're so fun too! And that view of Boston looks fantastic! Hope you have a great weekend girl!

  51. Leslie Lukens Martin
    May 13, 2016 / 7:28 pm

    I was thrown for a loop with just the title of your post….halfway through May! WHHHAAATTT?!!? How has this happened??? Seriously though, the professional photos are gorgeous! Absolutely stunning!

  52. According to Kiki
    May 13, 2016 / 7:32 pm

    That salmon and egg sandwich is making my stomach growl! lol Love your photos! She really did a fabulous job! (:

  53. elle jo
    May 13, 2016 / 7:51 pm

    The receipe looks great!

    I got this hair dryer when my other one broke and I love the new one I got because it bends in half. And the cord retracts into the dryer. This is the most similar one. I love it. I put a blow dryer holder on the wall next to the outlet and that's where it hangs out, out of the way.

    liz @ j for joiner

  54. Erin LFF
    May 13, 2016 / 8:05 pm

    Not gonna lie, round brushes stress me out a little bit too haha. I've had some close calls with them in the past, so I typically don't use one very often! Love the photos of you gals, you are flawless!!

  55. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    May 13, 2016 / 8:26 pm

    I seen something about the "jobs" of a few of the bachelors for this coming season and it was pretty silly. Kind of like the "twins" from last season. Ha! Those pictures Valerie took turned out beautiful! So perfect! How fun to go to the fashion show! What an incredible view too! Have a good weekend!

  56. Nadine
    May 13, 2016 / 8:50 pm

    Love love love your pictures! So fun!!! You both look beautiful! That hairdryer looks super fun! I have two round brushes and I suck at using them! Like I am not coordinated enough to do both at the same time hahaha! Hope you have a great weekend!

  57. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    May 13, 2016 / 9:06 pm

    The Smoked Salmon and Avocado Egg Sandwich sounds amazing for breakfast! A good blow dryer is a must-have specially when you have long hair like yours and mine. I never got the hang of blowdrying with a round brush so I still use a paddle brush and it works well for me.

  58. Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things
    May 13, 2016 / 9:11 pm

    These photo shoot pictures are so cute. πŸ™‚ XO – Alexandra

    Simply Alexandra: My Favorite Things

  59. Sierra @ Beautifully Candid
    May 13, 2016 / 9:23 pm

    Your pictures came out great! That fashion show looks like a lot of fun. Love your new blog look, too!!! Have a great weekend xo Beautifully Candid

  60. Leah McPherson
    May 13, 2016 / 10:44 pm

    I love the way your pictures turned out. I have tangled my hair up in a round brush before, but thankfully didn't have to cut it out – yikes! I looked at Jojo's men this week also – some look a little questionable! Have a great weekend! -xx Leah || Chasing Texas

  61. trendy chickadee
    May 14, 2016 / 1:26 am

    I've been looking for a new blow dryer! Love it.

    XO
    Molly
    trendychickadee.com

  62. Kelsey Bang
    May 14, 2016 / 4:58 am

    cant believe may is flying by so fast! cute post!

    kelseybang.com

  63. Unknown
    May 14, 2016 / 9:38 am

    That salmon dish looks so good!
    xx
    Mademoiselle Coconath
    mllecoconath.com

  64. Leah Behr
    May 14, 2016 / 2:22 pm

    I'd love to know what you think of your dryer! I"m in need of a new one!

    xx Leah / eatpraywaerlove.com

  65. Caroline The Petite Fashionista
    May 14, 2016 / 3:17 pm

    You and your friend look beautiful in those photos!! I love her pink blazer!! πŸ™‚ That fashion show looks fun and I love seafood! πŸ™‚ Have a fab weekend!!

  66. Unknown
    May 14, 2016 / 4:39 pm

    Always love these roundups!! So good! xo
    publiclivessecretrecipes.com

  67. Unknown
    May 14, 2016 / 5:13 pm

    The business photos are gorgeous! You have the best hair and it looks so great in pictures! I can't believe there was a brush stuck in it once! I'm sending you very untangled brush vibes with your new dryer πŸ™‚

  68. Dana Ivy
    May 15, 2016 / 4:25 am

    I am literally obsessed with the new google keyboard! Will be my in my weekly wins roundup for next week. I've used it all week but I just wanted to make sure I loved it before writing about it. Turns out that I do! Also, your photo sesh came out amazing and the fashion show you went to seemed like such a blast! Hope you are having a great weekend, girl!

    Xox Dana Ivy // iadorewhatilove.com

  69. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    May 15, 2016 / 10:55 pm

    Love the pics you did for your business. Glad to see you got a full sized hair dryer! Hope it works out well!

    Ashley
    acutelifestyle.blogspot.com

  70. Laura Darling
    May 16, 2016 / 3:25 am

    I cannot use a hair dryer and a round brush! I've tried and tried and it always ends in knots and burned hair lol. I have a hairdryer that is a round brush, and that I can handle and it works great! πŸ™‚

  71. Unknown
    May 16, 2016 / 4:26 am

    Loving your faves!!! I hope you had a nice weekend!

    β™₯
    Amber
    All the Cute πŸŽ€

  72. Elegance and Mommyhood
    May 16, 2016 / 1:18 pm

    Love your weekend posts. I gave you a shoutout in my latest post too. We are both talking avocado sandwiches and girl I must try this one with the salmon. Your photos from the photo-shoot are gorgeous. I too am looking forward to the new season of The Bachelorette.

  73. Carly
    May 16, 2016 / 3:14 pm

    The fashion show looked like it was so much fun– and those views are so amazing! LOVE the other photos from your shoot, they seriously turned out so good & I love the outfits you guys picked!

  74. Ever Emma
    May 16, 2016 / 6:45 pm

    That sandwich sounds incredible! I just wish I could find some decent seafood in Utah!! I am seriously so excited for The Bachelorette to start! I'm posting my top 4 picks (based off of the profiles) tomorrow. I swear some of those gigs have to be creative editing. One guy is a "Hipster." haha So lame.

  75. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge
    May 18, 2016 / 6:02 pm

    i am with you, i got my hair stuck in a blow dryer when i was younger, thankfully my mum got it out, but it is so scary to have my hair too close to one lol. that sandwich looks AMAZING, and so do your photoshoot pictures! and that fashion show thingy looked really cool as well. the dress on the right is so pretty!

  76. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    May 19, 2016 / 12:26 am

    I am scared of the same thing with my hair! Or burning it off using the curling iron! That sandwich sounds delicious! Love your styled shoots too! xo, Champagne&Suburbs