Week in My Life Vlog

Welcome to another week in my life vlog! I ate a ton of amazing food, got to see many friends, participated in the womxn's march and saw a ton of snow - xoxo darling, Hayden.

Week Re-Cap

Hops & Pie

Happy happy happy hump day! It has been a weird week for me...I keep waking up, like wide awake, at 4am (I get up at 6:15 M-F). The past few days I haven't embraced it but this morning I slept for another hour and then just laid in bed and caught up on some stuff around 5:30am. It was nice and I kind of don't need coffee because I am truly bright-eyed. Enough about my sleeping patterns! Yesterday I had my first volunteer meeting and I'm really hyped about it! I'm going to be helping with an event called Sampling for Hope that happens in June. Everyone on the committee is super nice and I have a feeling I'll get close with them by the time the event rolls around. This weekend I have Public Policy Day for AAUW, which I am hyped about! And of course I'll watch the Super Bowl for the commercials but other than that it should be fairly chill.
I apologize because this post is mainly food...but it's kind of all I do now...hahaha. How is your week? - xoxo darling, Hayden

Dinner @ Gozo

One of the best cocktails I've had thus far...

Look at those beauts! 

Tried Steam Espresso Bar - loved it.

Celebrated National Chocolate Cake Day with this lil guy from Azucar.

Look at that sunset!

Monday morning coffee in bed while working from home due to snow.

Valentine's Looks

Ooooo some V-Day content? Who is she? Just kidding, I usually do a gift guide...and I might still but I felt like creating some outfits I think would be fun for a casual date night. Yes, I don't really believe in going over-the-top for a specific day in February. I'm much more for going out for tacos or grabbing a beer at a brewery. Just something calm and fun, celebrate with a fancy dinner randomly or for your anniversary, right? Anyway, here are some outfits I came up with, I like all of them and would wear them most days of the week - xoxo darling, Hayden.

Look One: I think this is such a cute mish-mash of the color pink. I'm not sure I could pull it off but the model on the J. Crew site worked it. And I'm really into the nice skirt paired with a cute sneaker right now...Pink Sweater, Pale Pink Skirt, Tretorn Sneakers

Look Two: Just a simple look but I really love the lace top paired with sneakers...Pink Lace Top, Button Jeans, White Sneakers with Heart

Look Three: Maybe for a bit sexier night, I like the idea of an oversized blazer (with, maybe if you can handle it, no under shirt) paired with skinny jeans and a high heel...Red Blazer, Dark Skinny Jeans, White Heels

Look Four: Okay how awesome is that skirt? Since it's OTT pair it with a simple top and some white sneakers...Pink Tank Top, Sequin Pink Skirt, White Polka Dot Sneakers Look Five: Perfect for a night grabbing tacos and drinks if you live in a slightly colder climate (I see people wearing a version of this outfit all over Denver)...Pink Floral Top, Dark Flare Jeans, Black Booties Look Six: Okay, I adore this dress. It's so feminine and would be good for work and then a nicer dinner. It's very Gal Meets Glam...Pink Bow Dress, White Flats Look Seven: I cannot pull of white jeans but I'm sure y'all can. I also don't think I'm one for a tie top but I love 'em anyway...Pink Tie Top, White Jeans, Pink Mules Look Eight: A cute pattern, am I right? Seems like it was made for V-Day...Red Pattern Dress, New Balance Sneakers Look Nine: This is something I would wear any day of the week. We know I am a sucker for a striped shirt...Striped Top, Black Jeans, Tan Heeled Mules

Quotes of the Week

Happy Monday! It's snowing like crazy outside so I'm snuggled up with my work laptop getting some things done. And yes...I did eat leftover chocolate cake for breakfast with my coffee because why not? I don't have a ton of plans this week but I am going to Public Policy Day on Saturday fro AAUW, which I'm pretty pumped about! What are you up to? - xoxo darling, Hayden

Images here.

Articles I'm Reading

1. Love this photo essay about Denver's unique architecture // 303 Magazine
2. I had no idea there were this many versions of Reese's but now I want to try them all // BuzzFeed
3. This just cracks me up // BuzzFeed
4. I'm sure y'all have already seen this floor routine, but if you haven't it's a must watch // Katelyn Ohashi
5. I didn't know I needed a ton of recipes for popcorn but I did // BuzzFeed
6. Gorgeous photos of an NYE spend in NYC, I mean #goals, right? // Gal Meets Glam

In Case You Missed It:
Answering the question: are berets back?
Find your besties a gift for Galentine's Day with my guide...
Shots from the Denver Womxn's March...

Denver Womxn's March

Last week I participated in the Denver Womxn's March and not only was it a great learning opportunity but it was so much fun. Everyone had creative signs and they had wonderful speakers. It has inspired me to do some more volunteering in Denver for women specific places. Check out all my photos below. 

Also, if you are a womxn of any kind - race, religion, socioeconomic levels, etc. - you need to get angry. You need to be supportive. You need to be part of the sisterhood. We can only have equal rights if we band together. ERA is still possible but we have to make it happen! Please get involved in your local community, in your state and in a national capacity! Join the League of Women Voters, join AAUW do something! - xoxo darling, Hayden

Galentine's Gifts

So here's the deal, I don't like Valentine's Day. It just is not my favorite holiday, however, I do love the idea of Galentine's Day. I just wish it wasn't on my birthday (hahaha) but oh well, we all should celebrate our friends & how much those relationships mean to us. I've compiled a few things I think your besties would enjoy during the month of love (ew, I hate that I just typed that). But truly, show your friends how much you love 'em with a cute present this February - xoxo darling, Hayden. 

{Roses Centifolia Scented Candle, Beanie, Phone Case, Leopard Shoes, Giraffe Trinket Dish, One Bottle Cocktail, Women Keychain, Girl Power Scarf, Floral Notebook, Stripe Sweater, Ina Garten Cookbook, Roses Icon Cloche Cover Candle, Velvet Socks, Roses Damascena Scented Votive Candle, Lipsticks, Classic Style,  Voluspa Bergamont Rose Candle, Plaid Passport Cover, Girl's Tote, Beret, Velvet Bow Shoes, Girl Gang Appliqué Socks, Chocolates, Floral Passport Case, You're My Person Mug, Feminist Necklace, Tory Burch Bracelet,  Red Purse, The Year of Cozy, Hector Flat Icon Leather Clutch, Red Sweater, Candy Is a Girl's Best Friend Bucket}

If your friends is:

...fierce

...the next Ina

...always cold

...a beauty guru

...a coffee lover

...a chocoholic

...a trinket lover

...obsessed with dogs

...a phone case abuser

...bullet journal obsessed

...a Sunday market friend

...always losing their keys

...in need of a pick-me-up

...a world traveler (or this)

...in need of a coffee table book

...always going to fancy parties

...the Francophile of your group

...cheap with alcohol but inventive

...in need of something nice (or this)

...living their best hygge life (and these)

...the glue that keeps your friend group together

...in need of some new winter clothes (this or this)

...a super feminist in need of a Womxn's March outfit

...someone who could accidentally start a fire with how many flames they have going at one time (this, this, this or this)

Week Re-Cap

This past week has been a pretty good one! I ate out far too much but got to do it with friends and at all new restaurants so that part was great. I've also been doing yoga...I'm sure I'll make a post about it soon...and I'm now trying my third studio (trying to figure out which one I will commit to). Then I went to the Denver Womxn's March on Saturday and it was amazing. Nothing like getting together with a bunch of feminists and protesting for your rights. The rest of the weekend was very chill, watched some reality tv with the roommate and got some things done on Sunday afternoon. I don't have a ton of plans this week...I do have at least one dinner planned for Friday night but my schedule is pretty free and I'm excited. 

I am currently planning a lil birthday get-together for my friends in mid-February and I have a few events next month I'm excited about. But in the meantime, how has your week been? - xoxo darling, Hayden

Downtown Littleton is still all lit up and I love it. 

Taco Tuesday at Comida

Park Burger was A+

Sushi with a new friend last Thursday.

We really liked Sushi Den!

At the Denver Womxn's March - full post coming Friday.

How cute are these cookies from Tony's Market?!

I never have French Press coffee, but lordy is it good.

Sunday brunch at Beatrice & Woodsley