Raines started a study-abroad this weekend…in Spain. We won’t see him again for a month, and it’s easily the longest we’ve ever gone without him. Mike, Pax and I are just, like, ping-ponging around in this empty house, confused. Ya know?
And I know this is but a preview of what’s to come – the kiddo graduates from high-school next year – but, oh, man: I really can’t think about that.
I’m tired after helping him pack (with Nieve, the sock-stealer), and then being up all night tracking his plane (which arrived safely prolly because of my vigilance) and so now I am going to…uh…[thinks] I’m going to…go…do…something with myself now?
Pet the dog. I’m going to go pet the dog.
Methinks I need some hobbies.
Wait…Crocs? And – ohmygosh – this pair?? WHAT IS HAPPENING. Has anyone tried either one?
The outfit I’m going to immediately recreate: this one (maybe with those Crocs, above).
The perfectly oversized graphic tee I’ve been wearing almost everyday: this one (size small). Mostly with these shorts (medium), but I’ll be pairing it with that kicky little skirt, soon, too.
Girl-next-door dress for napping or drinking lemonade on the porch: this one. Looks similar to others, but ridiculously comfortable and…cuter.
PSA: The cream-and-black Sambas have been restocked!!
That said….this black-and-brown pair of SL 72’s literally made my jaw drop. Too early to order sneakers with Fall in mind?
Speaking of Fall: the NSale preview officially drops next week. We’ve created a little NSale channel in our Discord community where we’ll be putting exclusive content throughout the sale. Ok, now back to summer.
Voulez vous crochet avec moi? OUI (hahahaha).
DVF meets White Lotus, but in 100% silk (and on sale): Banana Republic. Ordered.
Old Navy? I often forget about GAP & Athleta’s little sis, but a few members of our Discord community have been uploading some seriously cute outfit inspo from Old Navy. As I was browsing, this dress and this tee caught my eye. Both are 100% cotton, and both look much more expensive than they are. The prints on that dress look pretty darn high-end.
Best pants for guys going to Europe this summer: these. Every guy in my house now has a pair (and Raines packed them for Spain). Wear ’em with linen button-ups for going out to dinner (roll the sleeves) or with a tee for just walking around.
The other linen pants baggy enough to make teenage boys happy: this pair (Raines and his buddy each packed a different color).
The best shoes for guys to wear with those linen pants & trousers: Riveras (my guys have sworn by them for years), or Rothy’s is making a similar pair.
Also for the guys: Vans sometimes comes out with a summertime slip-on…this year, I like this denim pair. Sooooo good. Ordering for MikeD.
My little travel pack for Raines: Whenever I fly, I always make a handy little go-pack from a stasher bag – is anyone interested in seeing some examples? For Raines, I threw in a few trip wipes, hand sanitizer, lip balm, hand cream, Altoids, an Aloha bar, and Advil (in one of these cases). My version is more involved, and it’s totally saved me.
Dinner this week: Chimichurri Grilled Chicken. We’re HUGE chimichurri fans, and you use it in both the chicken and the couscous salad.
xo,
S
Going away in one week and would love to hear your stasher bag contents!!
When we went to Rome this spring, all the Italian teenage guys were wearing white linen pants, soccer jerseys, and sneakers.
I just got the Miami toe loop crocs, and they’re pretty great. I wouldn’t recommend for tons of walking, but I did take a 2+ mile walk in them brand new. I was ready to kick them off at the end, and the balls of my feet felt a little sore, but no blisters. Very cushy and supportive for what they are. And the shape is very flattering.
I do a full on first aid kit in a gallon Ziplock, especially when traveling abroad. Advil, Tylenol, cold meds, throat lozenges, bandaids, alcohol wipes, Neosporin, hydrocortisone cream. I get smaller sizes at Dollar Tree, and throw in a couple of empty quart sized Ziplocs as well, for carryon toiletries if needed.
I love that you included picks for young men! And would also love ideas for what you pack in your travel pouch! My version is – travel pack of antibacterial wipes, an individual face wipe, a protein bar, pack of tissues, eye drops, mint gum, mini toothbrush/paste, chapstick, mini weleda cream, and a mini eyeglass repair kit which I have used more than once 🙂
Love it!
Please tell us stasher bag contents! Leaving tomorrow for France… ❤️
Same stuff as Raines plus Sara Happ lib balm, floss, blotting papers, Kai rollerball perfume, Ursa Major face wipes, tiiiny travel size of Biossance rose oil, those puff-on tubes of sunscreen. I always pack my Ogee contour kit (but doesn’t need to be in this bag).
Cutest. Nap dress. Ever. 🥰❤️💖
I love the billabong graphic tees! Check out the billabong one piece on nordstrom that is a similar graphic as your tee. It’s gorgeous! “Feel the Heat Tully One Piece”
Which size stasher bag do you get?
Agree with getting smaller sizes. For air travel, especially international travel, highly recommend keeping all medications in their original packaging. Critical if you have prescription medication. Also check the rules for each country – when we went to France for example they required you to have a doctor’s letter for every prescription – and certain meds are banned in certain counties.