nattbarletta

October Amazon Faves

Thanks to Prime Day and the need for some essentials, I’ve been turning to Amazon to pick up my essentials. Some of these are basic ones, while others are just fun little purchases that have elevated my daily life. So without further a due, here are my October Amazon Favorites: 1. Pens: I am suchContinue reading “October Amazon Faves”

What’s In My Bag: Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L

The Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is a staple in my wardrobe, and is easily one of the most functional items that I own. I have it in multiple colors, all three sizes, and often stalk the website for new releases when they occur. This bag is my go-to for almost anything, from when I goContinue reading “What’s In My Bag: Lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag 1L”

Scarecrow Fest Once Again Returns To Milford

Spooky season is here, and the Downtown Milford area is in the Halloween spirit with its third annual Scarecrow Fest, an event that is hosted by the Downtown Milford Business Association. This is the third year that the festival has been held (check out these posts about 2021‘s and 2022‘s), and this year is noContinue reading “Scarecrow Fest Once Again Returns To Milford”

The 101 on Retail 101

Imagine a place where you can get Free People and Anthropologie at H and M prices — from clothing to housewares. That place does exist, at Retail 101 in Naugatuck, CT. TikTok really exposed this hidden gem, and I was dying to make the trip up. This past weekend, I can finally say that IContinue reading “The 101 on Retail 101”

Sunday Inspiration: October 15, 2023

Sunday has been known to produce the Sunday Scaries for me, even now that I am no longer burnt out at a job that I didn’t love. However, in the effort to help combat that as well as to come up with new post ideas for Blogtober, I am sharing some of my Sunday inspirationContinue reading “Sunday Inspiration: October 15, 2023”

What Makes An Investment Piece an Investment Piece?

Lately, I’ve been doing some thinking about investment pieces in our closets. An investment piece is defined at most as being a piece of clothing/accessory that is a closet staple that will be worn for years to come. For some, this is a handbag. For others, it is a pair of shoes. With items likeContinue reading “What Makes An Investment Piece an Investment Piece?”

Friday Faves: October 13, 2023

TGIF! Even though it has been a short week for me, I am feeling so exhausted. I have carefully made sure that this weekend is a weekend for me to just relax in comfy clothes and watching TV. I am so excited for that, you have no idea. Before I get to my weekend ofContinue reading “Friday Faves: October 13, 2023”

My Favorite Fall Starbucks Drinks

There is one stop that I make on my way to work without fail. That is the trip to Starbucks. I am a zombie without my daily fix of coffee. Fall is definitely my favorite time of year in terms of flavors, between the basic PSL to the new fall flavors. This year has beenContinue reading “My Favorite Fall Starbucks Drinks”

Junk Journaling 101: What Is It and How To Get Started

I was scrolling on TikTok when I discovered the concept of junk journaling. Junk journaling, which according to the Artsy Craftsy, is a “handmade book of recycled items.” Some of these recycled items, according to the article, include magazines, mailers, and postcards. When I discovered junk journaling, I immediately went down a TikTok FYP rabbitContinue reading “Junk Journaling 101: What Is It and How To Get Started”

6 Useful Gifts For Bridesmaids From Proposal to Wedding Day That They Will Actually Use

Having just gotten married this past year, I’ve had the opportunity to purchase a lot of bridesmaid gifts. One of the hardest things that I’ve had to do was figure out what to give my girls when I asked them to be my bridesmaids as well as what to give them as a small thankContinue reading “6 Useful Gifts For Bridesmaids From Proposal to Wedding Day That They Will Actually Use”