Remember when I used to do Life Lately posts back on my old blog? Well, I’m bringing ‘em back! We’ll talk all my current favorites: my fav tea, song, beauty find, lunch, candle, podcast and more. Annnd 5 things that are on my fall wish list.
Let’s get into it!
Currently Drinking
Rishi chai (with oat milk)
I love little seasonal rhythms — I usually do matcha in the spring and summer and chai in the fall and winter. And now it’s officially chai season again!! I’m so happy.
Rishi has been my favorite tea brand for…ten…years now? How is that possible? What is time??
Current Favorite Song
You’ve already heard it, but listen again — it’s an instant mood lifter.
Current Self Care Practice
Sitting outside drinking tea without my phone. Our weather is quickly sliding into fall, but most afternoons are still warm, and I’m soaking up every last one.
Currently on My Wishlist
I’m on a clothes shopping pause right now, but I do have a few items on my wish list for later.
Reformation Cary Low Rise Corduroy Pants | These cords are the same cut as the jeans I wear constantly, so I already know that they’ll fit just right. But they are a little bit more elevated than jeans, so I could wear them when I need to be a bit more polished. Plus, you know I’m a big fan of that gorgeous chocolate brown these days.
Puma Speedcats | Give me all the browns and neutrals.
Pull & Bear Trench Coat | Okay, I’ve never wanted a trench coat in my life. But lately…I get why people love trench coats. All my light jackets are short, and I want one that’s light and long. This one doesn’t have huge lapels, and that’s exactly why I like it so much. I can already picture it with jeans, brown Speedcats, a white tee, and a baseball cap.
Reformation Striped Cashmere Sweater | So cute peeking out from a quarter-zip or layered under a jacket.
Mets Baseball Cap | “This outfit would be perfect if I had a black baseball cap!!” I say this to myself wayy too often to not have a black baseball cap. I’m getting one this year.
Currently Watching
Love Island
I’m late to the party but one of my best friends got me watching season six and now I can’t stop. No spoilers plz! 🙈
Current Favorite Lunch
Sweet potato rice bowl
I’ve been making these bowls all summer — it’s about time I shared them here! They’re the perfect happy-medium between a crisp salad and a warm bowl.
Here’s how I do it:
Make rice and roast chopped sweet potatoes on Sunday. Then every day at lunch, heat them up, then toss with hummus, add spinach and chopped apple, drizzle with vegan goddess dressing and lemon. Done.
It’s so good. Tell me if you try it!
Current Playlist
Okayyy, when was the last time you listened to Enya? For me it was, I dunno, sometime in the 90s? But now all of a sudden she’s my soundtrack for sleep.
Of course Enya is chill and lovely to drift off to sleep to, but also I have so much respect for her as an artist. She did her career her own way — no touring, no chaos — while becoming Ireland’s best selling solo artist and winning four Grammys. A true you-can-do-life-your-own-way icon.
I first heard her music back in third grade. Our teacher brought The Memory of Trees CD (or maybe it was a tape?) and played it while we did art projects. Core memory.
Favorite Beauty Find
Okay, confession. I am not really a nail girlie. But I had a fancy event earlier this month and decided to give these a try. Wooo they were amazing!
I got so many compliments that I’m honestly now considering becoming a nail person. The almond silver ones paired perfectly with the sculptural silver earrings I wore to the event, and I feel like they’d be so fun for the holidays too. They stayed on really well — like, two weeks well — and didn’t damage my nails at all.
I’ve got the the shorter neutral ones on my radar next!
Planning to grab a few boxes to give as Christmas gifts for my friends too — I think they’ll really love them, annnd picking colors to match each of their vibes will be fun for me.
Current Candle
This became my favorite candle last year. Everyone who walks into my house comments on it. I’m talking everyone — from my mid-70s mom to my mid-30s friends to my how-are-they-already-almost-teenagers nephews. 😭
Current Podcast
I’ve been in the mood for light, fun things and this one’s it. ☺️
Okay, that’s it for now! Let me know if you like this kind of post — I might make it a regular thing.
❤️ Caroline Joy
Yess! Bring them back :) loved these posts back in the day. xx
Agree love these! Bring on the tea and music recs!