lately léna

This week’s been a busy one. My mom was here until yesterday morning, and I tried to spend as much time with her as possible before she begins her next job contract in the Central African Republic (CAR). I might have mentioned it before, but if not, she is a public health doctor and humanitarian superstar who facilitates and evaluates nutrition programs in developing countries. Currently, the CAR is in the middle of a religious civil war and the political climate is pretty volatile, so I’m feeling very nervous about her working there for the next eleven months.

I made sure to hug her as much as possible before I took her to the airport shuttle on Thursday morning, but if you could keep her in your thoughts, our family would highly appreciate it. Honestly, I’d be more worried about anyone who tried to mess with her (she’s a tough cookie!), but all good thoughts are welcome ☺

Thanks so much, and keep reading for this week’s favorites!

Favorite spring fashion lookbook:

{would literally wear every look in Madewell’s Spring ’16 collection}

 Favorite easy, portable lunch ideas:

{keep the healthy eating going with ideas from The Every Girl}

{american presidents when they were still hunky,, via Hottest Heads of State}

Favorite Valentine’s gift idea:

{a cute idea to steal for a DIY version, via Urban Outfitters}

Favorite new artist:

{so in love with Giulia Bernardelli’s clever coffee drawings! Via HonestlyWTF}

Favorite career advice:

{to avoid that awkward pause at the end of an interview, via The Every Girl}

Favorite beauty forecast:

{procrastinators rejoice: bare faces and  undone hair are in! via Vogue}

Do you have any fun weekend plans?

xxLena