Hello and happy Monday! Summer Mondays aren’t so bad. I find myself complaining about Mondays all winter. But in the summer, I find myself enjoying every day a little bit more.
HOW TO MAKE MONDAYS BETTER OUTFIT DETAILS:
TIE SHOULDER TOP c/o also in PLUS | DENIM, OPTION | SIMILAR SANDALS, OPTION | BAG c/o | NAILS
HOW TO MAKE MONDAYS BETTER OUTFIT DETAILS:
TIE SHOULDER TOP c/o also in PLUS | DENIM, OPTION | SIMILAR SANDALS, OPTION | BAG c/o | NAILS
How To Make Monday’s Better
We pine for Friday like my cat Jake pines for treats in the morning. Desperate for it to come, then finding it goes by too quickly. Mondays don’t have to be so bad, though. Here are some things I’ve been trying to do to make Mondays more bearable.
1.Meal Prep. The week doesn’t look as scary when you know you have a lot of healthy food options ready to go for the week. I usually pick 2-3 proteins (chicken, turkey, fish, nitrate-free sausage…), 3-4 vegetables (spinach, zucchini, broccoli, cucumbers), and 1-2 carbohydrates (sweet potato, quinoa) and cook, chop, and assemble a few lunches and dinners on Sunday. It makes my life SO much easier! You can read more about my meal prepping process here.
2.Treat Yo Self. To a coffee, that is. Instead of getting your morning coffee every day (it drains your bank account, people) treat yourself to a coffee on Mondays. It always gives me something to look forward to. Here’s what I’ve been getting lately.
3.Wear A New Outfit. Maybe I’m the only one who saves their new outfits for Fridays, th weekend or some special day. I pulled out this fun tie-shoulder top from Target’s Who What Wear collection and my new bucket bag as a fun way to change up my normal workwear rotation. I also love my little orange sandals. They are old Jeffrey Campbell; I found them at TJMaxx last summer – what a deal! These and these are quite similar. They’re perfect for walking to work in the city, which for me is about a mile.
4.Schedule A Phone Call With A Loved One. I like catching up on Mondays. We talk about our weekends and what we have going on during the week. I like to talk on the phone on my way to and from work if I’m not walking with Dan.
I was trying to think of a fifth, but I honestly hit a creativity wall. One thing about Mondays that I truly love is hosting my Monday Link-Up because I get to be inspired by all of the blogger’s outfits and new creative posts! I can’t believe this is our 70th link up already!
I also wanted to let you guys know that the Weekly Refreshment newsletter is up and running again, after white a long hiatus. Make sure you sign up to get some extra exclusive content!
–Roxanne
On Mondays We Link Up
My favorite look from last week’s link-up is Jennie from Pocketful of Polka Dots!
Jennie rounded up a ground of 40+ women and asked them to style a statement tee. I loved all of them, but I think Jennie’s “will work for shoes” tee speaks to me the most! Check out Jennie’s blog for gorgeous patterns and work-wear inspiration.
Jessica says
July 5, 2018 at 12:01 amCute look you have here dear! Love the top, and that bag is really adorbale too.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
Sydney Shop Girl says
July 3, 2018 at 8:22 pmI love the burst of orange with your monochrome look!
SSG xxx
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Ruth says
July 3, 2018 at 4:19 pmOh this lighting is perfect. I love the golden hour because it’s so subtle and makes everything glow. This bag is seriously the cutest little bag ever!
http://www.mylittlenest.org
Liz says
July 3, 2018 at 11:38 amThese are such cute ideas for making Monday’s better! I love all of them 🙂
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Jessica A Jannenga says
July 3, 2018 at 11:21 amWhat a great look on you! I love the black and white and tie details on the top. The color pop of orange is sweet! I love fruity colors in the summer, and the shape of your bag. Lovely pics too~
Happy 4th!
jess xx
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Bojana says
July 3, 2018 at 11:14 amGreat ideas. I think scheduling a phone call with either my BFF or sister on Monday’s would be a great idea! I love the outfit and how happy you look in these photos. That bag is precious.
bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca
Susan Rahamim says
July 2, 2018 at 8:23 pm#4 Mondays and Everyday!!
Cheryl Shops says
July 2, 2018 at 2:51 pmI’m obsessed with your bag—I love how it adds a little pop of color to your look!
Cheryl Shops | http://www.cherylshops.net
Elise says
July 2, 2018 at 9:53 amGreat tips on how to make Mondays great! Love the simplicity of this look making your bag and sandals the focal point! Gorgeous!
xx, Elise
http://www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:08 pmThanks so much Elise!
Jodie says
July 2, 2018 at 8:27 amI love these ideas, Roxanne!! We do laugh that Mondays aren’t so bad when you’re retired, but now that I’m blogging, there are still 100 things to do!! It’s all good though!!
Love that purse!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:10 pmYes, blogging is like a full time job! You’re so positive, Jodie.
Shelbee on the Edge says
July 2, 2018 at 6:55 amHappy Monday, my friend! You look gorgeous as usual. I love this casual look on you! And what an adorable bag!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:10 pmThanks, Shelbee!
Maureen says
July 2, 2018 at 5:48 amThese are a great way to make Monday manageable and exciting! I personally love Mondays as it is the most productive for me and like mornings, a feeling of a new day/slate. I love your mini bucket bag – can it get any cuter?! My love for mini bags run deep! I don’t know why because I used to love huge bags bigger than me! Lol ? I hope you are having a great morning so far and happy Monday!
Maureen | http://www.littlemisscasual.com
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:11 pmThat’s so true, Maureen. Mondays are definitely the most productive because the to-do list is a mile long!
It is nice to travel light, right? Smaller bags make me more mindful of what I’m carrying around with me.
Simplement Lui says
July 2, 2018 at 5:42 amAbsolutely … Mondays are not bad .. it’s up to us to have great days … no matter which one it is 😉 Lovely look with top accessories!
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Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:12 pmSo true! Thank you so much!
Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies says
July 2, 2018 at 3:27 amWhat a great bag! How lovely to find something so unique, trendy and functional! Hope you had a great weekend xx
Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:13 pmThanks, Maria!
Mica says
July 2, 2018 at 1:21 amWhat a fun bag! It looks great with the black and white 🙂
Monday is one of my days off at home with the boys so it’s always a fun one as we go out and do something together 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂 We caught up with family visiting from WA and went to the winter wonderland in the city, it was a lot of fun 🙂
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Roxanne says
July 2, 2018 at 2:14 pmThanks, Mica! Aw that’s so fun!