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My week, clockwise from top left: Heading to school in an adorable new Gymboree outfit; most delicious (and filling!) cleanse ever from Urban Remedy; on the big-boy swing; a launch event for Bath & Body Works's upcoming fragrance

This week, man. Let's just say, I had a lot going on. And this weekend will be no different: Marathon appointments today, a baby's first birthday bash tomorrow, and a baby shower for my dear friend Ashley on Sunday. 

But first, I have to take a moment to congratulate my good friend (and former #beautybrownstone housemate!) Amy Keller Laird on just being named EDITOR IN CHIEF of Women's Health magazine!! I am SO thrilled for her. They couldn't have chosen a smarter editor or a cooler person. Congrats, Amy--I'm so excited to see what you do there!

That's it! So, check out the links below, ENTER MY GIVEAWAY, and have a great weekend!

• My current beauty obsession: Totally incredible, totally worth the hype.

• This Ray Rice inspired YouTube makeup tutorial is amazing and this girl is AWESOME.

• Kind of the perfect laid-back-but-still-pulled-together sweater. Want! Actually, I'll take the entire outfit. #kthanxbye

• Such a gorgeous take on the fishtail braid.

• I plan to wrap myself up in this cozy cardigan around Thanksgiving--and then stay bundled up in it until spring.

• Hilarious Forever 21 fails.

• Wow, this is eye-opening: What French Kids Eat For Lunch. (Spoiler alert: It's a helluva lot better than what American kids are eating.)

• I love this Tumblr so much!

• Are you guys following my friend, (and Allure beauty news editor) Cat O'Neill, on Twitter? Definitely do so, otherwise you'll miss gems like this.

• Love this outfit on Meghan! Will be buying the exact same dress and copying her immediately. ;)

• New York on Instagram vs. New York In Real Life = so. much. truth.

• Meg had an awesome post on six must-watch documentary movies. I haven't seen any of them--but now every single one is on my list.

• Quick read that will really make you think: Five Regrets Of the Dying.

• If you miss the days of watching top-notch chefs cook in serene, airy kitchens, you'll love this: How One Man Destroyed the Food Network.

• Caution: This image may cause you to get a little weepy. #sniff

• I made this (gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free) coconut rice twice this week and it was soooo good.

• Ballerinas + wedding dresses = glamour.

• Having worked at magazines for over a decade writing what's basically exactly the type of story they're making fun of, I loved (and cringed through!) this New Yorker piece.

And in case you missed it, this week I...

• Shared my favorite new jewelry finds.

• Hosted this giveaway!