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A couple weeks ago I bought the lace up version of these amazing black suede floral boots, and I could not love them more. They are loud and brash and also sweetly feminine — a total statement shoe that also happens to be highly walkable. They are slightly man-repeller-ish, but I got compliments from most of the women I know the first day I wore them out. And that is just fine by me! I get all the heart-eyes every time I see them.
Current obsession: Year & Day tableware
I’ve been gravitating towards clean lines and simple ceramics of late, and these dishes are just about perfect. I love the shapes, the soft pink hue combined with graphic neutrals, and their conscious and creative business model. Really the only question now is what combination of colors and shapes I’ll be buying to create my own set!
The changing of seasons always makes me want to update my wardrobe a bit, and last week was no exception. Now it’s grey out with some drizzle, but I’ve still got easy summer pieces on my mind. Here a few new favorites that have made it into rotation lately:
A striped tee (because i can never say no to stripes) in a cute slightly cropped silhouette. Easy enough to wear all summer.
This sweet red bandanna, which is the jauntiest when paired with said striped tee. Floral but not twee, classic yet updated.
A navy popover with subtle woven stripes is equally easy, but just a little more polished.
The perfect beaten up black jeans that make me feel like a rock star, no pesky producers or crazy touring schedules required. Equally awesome with slip-on sneakers or ankle boots. Trust.
Here and there lately I have come across items or products that I am really impressed by. As in, the-only-version-I-want-to-use-in-the-foreseeable-future impressed. Clouds part, the sun shines brightly, singing ensues… you get the gist. In no particular order, here are some items that I have discovered, used, and now love.
Quip toothbrush and Livionex dental gel
Oral hygiene seems like a very un-sexy thing to be excited about, but between my Quip electric toothbrush and the amazing Livionex tooth gel Brennan raved about on Into the Gloss, my teeth have never felt cleaner each day. And with the option for an automated refill subscription, I don’t have to worry about trying to remember how long it’s been since I last swapped out my toothbrush. Ain’t nobody got time for that. ̶A̶l̶s̶o̶,̶ ̶m̶y̶ ̶g̶o̶l̶d̶ ̶Q̶u̶i̶p̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶j̶u̶s̶t̶ ̶p̶r̶e̶t̶t̶y̶.̶
This mug means business. I’d make a cup of tea at work and promptly forget about it, only to be greeted by a barely-warm cup of regret an hour later. Not only is this insulated travel mug sleek and minimal-looking, but it keeps my tea piping hot (sometimes too hot!) all day, closes securely, and even latches so I know it won’t spill in my bag. The lid also comes apart for easy cleaning, yet securely reassembles. And it comes in the perfect shade of pink.
After reading a couple, ahem, glowing reviews of Kimberly Howell’s Glow Butter, I decided to give it a try. Handmade? Pure botanicals? All-natural beauty and luminosity? Yes and please! I was hopeful and dubious all at once, but months later, I am a convert. I have noticed a real improvement to my skin’s texture and radiance, and I rarely wear foundation anymore. My skin is not airbrushed-magazine-ad perfect, but it looks like healthy skin, and I love that.
Any products you swear by? I’d be fascinated to hear! It is so satisfying to find a product that just works.
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