It’s been one heck of a wild and bluetiful week, Gang. 😉
ps. the behind the scenes photo of Abby & Marisa at our holiday jewelry shoot is cracking me up.
This is my hostess gift for literally everything this year: Wine pairing chocolates!! They’re from Mecha Chocolates (local, wildly delicious), and they’re gorgeous enough to elicit a gasp when opening. You can choose four chocolates that have been designed to pair with red wines, or four for white wines. They’re soooo decadent and fun.
There’s something so charming about these big red snowboots from Hunter. I’m deep into my annual winter boot research so obviously I ordered them. Love that there’s two reds: a bright one and a dark one. Well played, Hunter.
Nordstrom started an early Black Friday sale, and I have this silk top in my cart. Usually these are MUCH cuter in person than on the model (and plus sizes are available here).
All I’ve been wearing around the house these days are these pants and matching top. Lunya is calling it “seersucker” which, um, ok, mayyybe…but it’s really more like a thermal knit that’s juuust cozy enough without being too hot. It’s the only set I own where I don’t feel the need to rip the top off every few minutes (and then put it back on when I’m inevitably freezing again). It also looks really freaking good on – their photos don’t do it justice. Highly recommend.
Varsity sweater, but make it cashmere: Ooo…J.Crew.
Looks like Ulla Johnson: but only in ‘black foulard flower’.
My favorite going out top is this black silk tank with fringe (you can see it on in our holiday jewelry article). It’s freaking fantastic. For a similar vibe at a much lower price point, this ASOS tee looks seriously cool.
Wait, is ASOS amazing right now? I submit to you this ridiculously cool (and festive!!) floral bomber jacket and this velvet tassel bag as evidence. Gahhh I’d pair with all sorts of jeans-and-a-cute-top outfits to make them instantly ready to go out.
Ooo…I’d also add in this necklace to any outfit with the bag/jacket above – the three would make a seriously cool accessory set.
A going-out-skirt that is fringe-adjacent: she cute, easy…and on sale.
My dream outfit right now: this one. That gray cashmere tee is stunningly perfect – literally every little detail is so freaking cool – the jeans are slouchy, boyfriend-y perfection (I own them and can vouch for that perfection), and finishing off the look with sharp, pointy ballet flats is *kisskiss*. Love it.
CALPAK is 20% off right now: This duffle is great for travel – it holds a truly shocking amount of stuff – and still fits under the seat in front of you on the airplane. Personally, though, I’m grabbing this water bottle holder. I’ve been looking for something small and easy to walk to the gym or fitness classes with and I love that it’ll fit my water bottle, phone and maybe weightlifting gloves or ballet shoes. Perfect!
OH HELP: Varley just dropped an alpine collection and I want all of it. OMG. This baselayer looks so cute, and I’m adding this gilet to my Christmas list now (although I’d likely get more use of out this sweater jacket….that up-from-the-bottom zipper is so good).
Cool jeans on sale in the most perfect, almost-faded blue wash.
For an everyday earring that’s more eye-catching than most…these pretty ones. Made locally in Philly, they’re incredibly lightweight, .925 sterling silver, and are a favorite of myself, Abby, and Linz.
The next face cream Pax and I are trying: Kiehl’s new Ultra Medicated Recovery Cream. The cold mountain air seems to destroy Pax’s skin every winter, so I’m trying to get ahead of that…but the reviews of this product are so glowing I’m going to try layering it over my retinol, too. It’s a little cheaper than my usual Alpine Rich Cream, which I just ran out of. We’ll see! (Wild – the Kiehl’s one is HSA certified, too.)
Saks is having a sale and my top pick is either this dress or this Milly dress. Both are from designers known for incredibly high-quality dresses (I can personally vouch for both!) with a fit that’s usually perfection. They rarely disappoint!
Just restocked two good stocking stuffers: this little friendship bracelet kit and Roman tic-tac-toe (going in my boys’ stockings).
Only one left! Our William Morris floral coloring book and the set of markers we hand-selected to recreate some of his iconic designs. It’s a satisfying little analog activity.
Have a good weekend!
xo,
S
