This weekend, I’m feeling especially grateful for the little, everyday, mundane moments—the ones that easily slip by unnoticed. I’ve been puttering around the house, emptying the dishwasher, baking cookies, shuttling the boys to and from skiing…it all feels so normal, but in light of the devastating fires in LA, I’m acutely aware of how quickly life can change.
To those impacted by the fires, my heart is with you. It’s hard to even imagine the fear and uncertainty that comes with such sudden devastation. And the shock. It feels like an out-of-body experience even watching the news – I cannot even fathom loss at this scale. For those of us lucky enough to be safe at home, there are ways to help.
First of all, if you local and have been impacted by the fires directly, or know people who have been, this post on Locale Magazine has a list of resources – where to find real-time information, where to find shelters (both human and animal), etc. And this post has more information about local businesses supplying clothing, hotel stays, etc, as well as places to donate.
For the rest of us, TIME published a list of organizations we can donate to – everything from the California Fire Foundation to verified GoFundMe pages. We just donated to the California Community Foundation who typically targets the underserved and/or hard to reach communities.
Additionally, I wanted to highlight my friend Morgan, who is using her clothing line, ShopBURU, to curate re-start wardrobe boxes for anyone directly impacted by the fire. If you have been impacted (or know someone who has), please fill out this form (including both clothing and shoe sizes) to receive a re-start wardrobe box. If you are as overwhelmed my Morgan’s generosity as I am, you can donate to this specific effort here. Donations start as small as $15 for a single garment, or up to $250 for a family box.
Hold your loved ones close this weekend, and let’s do what we can to show up for others.
And since Morgan is still a small business owner…why not support her with a little something for yourself? This top has long been at the top of my wishlist (so freaking versatile), and her party skirts are NOT to be missed.
What in the Tory Burch is Sorel doing? I’ve been trying to find a replacement to my tired ol’ Sorel wedges for 3ish years now (you can see them featured in my Apres Ski outfits video), but nothing has come close…until I tried this pair of heeled Sorel boots. But wait! Before you click that link, please understand that they are MUCH better in person!! Even when they first arrived, I almost did not try them on. But for some reason, once on, they are really darn chic. I don’t know if it’s the ribbon laces, or the gold hardware, or the very rich-girl mix of tans, but when worn with jeans, the vibe is very Tory Burch Apres Ski. Even better, they’re on sale. (Also at Nordstrom but almost sold out, and fully stocked at Zappos – oh! The lowest sale price is at Sorel.com.) Fit is TTS, and the heel height is actually pretty high. I’ll throw a pic up on IG, soon.
Cute jeans, under $70. New Risen Jeans just dropped, and this pair, with the perfectly faded wash (not too light, thankuverymuch) and cool seam detail is calling my name. They will likely sell out fast (my only annoyance with Risen), so don’t wait.
Oh, wow. This sweatshirt is so freaking cool I think my heart just stopped for a sec.
If sunshine and rainbows were shoes…these. The happiest-ever UGGs.
Outfit inspo for the week: This all-gray outfit is freaking perfection. I’d probably pair that sweater (ooo…the collar and jeweled buttons are removable) with some FP barrel jeans and these leopard print flats.
We must discuss: These Soloman hiking shoes are…cool, right? For some reason, the – get this – almond milk color are really freaking good, yes? Like…I could wear them as real shoes, NOT just for hiking? And you KNOW the marketing team was all, “to clinch it, let’s call this color either Oat Milk Latte or – wait! ALMOND MILK.” Well, well, well marketing team: YOU SOLD ME. (Similar pair with a few more sizes, here.)
Speaking of ‘almond milk’…If you were bummed that a) my white Sorels sold out or b) annoyed that those Solomans above only seem to be available in larger sizes…these Palladium boots are – oddly enough – a pretty great blend of both of those options. Best of all? The color is, once again, “almond milk”. Plus some cool laces and a cozy lining.
A budget friendly gem: This chic work top (in gray pinstripe) is under $25 and is seriously cool. Those CUFFS.
For the Winter girlies: This sweatshirt comes in two alpine ski motifs, and/or an ice skating club motif if you click around.
Je ne sais quoi. I’m forever looking for some sort of cool top that actually layers nicely under sweaters. This one is pricey, but looks perfect for that, and the girl-next-door vibe is undeniably good.
Speaking of girl-next-door vibes…I returned this crochet dress and polo shirt this past summer, and have regretted it ever since. The dress is really more of a cover-up (or just wear bold, big-girl black underwear underneath it), but the top makes it really wearable. AND the top – a crocheted little polo shirt – looks so cute with denim cutoffs. Anyway, now that they’re on sale for $50, I’m snapping them up. The dress runs the tiiiniest bit small (I don’t want anything tight on my stomach, so I sized up to a medium), but the top is TTS (and forgiving in either size direction).
The best sale right now…is at Shopbop. These seriously cool jeans (or these or – gahhhh – omg these), a perfect summer necklace, the sexiest-yet-most-nonchalant dress, Chan Luu, and this cool-kid puffer.
Hang in there, LA. Sending SO much love (and donations, too).
xo,
S
Thank you for including something under $50 in your post