This is a scattershot post sharing a range of really fun buys for the current season that I’ve either already made or am contemplating.
01. STAUD WELLS DRESS — Been talking a lot about this dress, but it’s currently 20% off at Saks and available in a ton of colors. This is an Audrey Hepburn moment dress. Runs just shy of true to size, but I think if you’re narrow/petite on the top, you can size down. That’s what I did because my waist is the narrowest part of me and the fabric does have some stretch. I love the flattering seams.
02. STAUD HAMPTON CROPPED SWEATER — This sweater! I adore it! The first time I wore it, I ran errands at the UPS store and Whole Foods, and I was stopped by separate strangers in both stops asking about it / commenting on it! It is so cheerful. I love the slightly slouchy fit but the length is perfect with high-waisted denim. Paired with Pistola jeans, my Naghedi tote, my Uniqlo tee, and my Gucci sandals below.
03. UNIQLO U-NECK TEES — I wrote a full review of these inexpensive tees recently, but they are temporarily marked down to under $10 a pop. These are shockingly thick, well-made shirts with a high-fashion look thanks to the glossy cotton, structure, and wide collar. These are “dressy t-shirts” — they’d look perfect paired with even work trousers. I have been wearing mine a lot lately, including in the photo at the top of this post.
04. FRENCH SOLE ALIBI SANDAL — Trust me, you need these in your wardrobe. They go with everything from sundresses to denim and in the brown or silver are neutral!
05. PISTOLA PENNY JEANS — I own these in white (seen above) and might need them in the pink. These run TTS but have a lovely amount of stretch in them that makes them super comfortable. I love the unfinished hem and silhouette.
06. PERSONALIZED IPHONE CASE — I get so many questions about my Goyard-inspired phone case, but it’s sold out. I found it on Etsy a few years ago and the shop no longer exists. I have been wanting to switch mine up for awhile and am eyeing one of these — love the font.
07. NAGHEDI MEDIUM TOTE — Are you tired of hearing me talk about this?! I am just so delighted with this purchase in the fun buttercup yellow hue. Full review here, but I intend to carry it with me everywhere this summer, especially while with the children. (It’s neoprene!). If you are looking for an everyday tote, go with the medium. It’s plenty roomy and I feel like the large will look too much like a travel bag / weekender.
08. MAREA CASITA DRESS — It is 80 degrees right now in D.C. and I changed out of my jeans and into this floaty little frock to greet the weather. This dress makes me want to walk around barefoot sipping a margarita — so I think that’s what I’ll do once I wrap up here. (P.S. — A great warm weather cocktail here, and a delicious cocktail for mezcal skeptics here.) Shopbop just restocked a bunch of their pieces and I want it all, but this blue and white blouse is sitting in my cart.
09. TUCKERNUCK DOUBLE HEART EARRINGS — I can’t decide whether to go with blue or pink. I feel like the blue would look fabulous against a tan? A fun little wardrobe accent for under $50.
10. MINI BAG — You will not believe the price of this mini Fendi-inspired tote in a chic woven material. I am super tempted by it. Wouldn’t it be adorable with a spring floral or LWD?
11. J. CREW GAUZE POPOVER DRESS — The ultimate in comfort and ease. My mom ordered in pink and I ordered in black. I also love the white but I did buy a Michael Stars (! remember this brand?) gauze cover up in white last summer so wanted to diversify colors. They no longer carry the exact one I bought last summer, but it’s a mini version of this one. So comfortable. They only get better with washing, too! And you know I can’t talk gauze without plugging this basic white top from Xirena. I reach for it at least once a week. It is so comfortable and I love the silhouette. Perfect for an everyday look tucked into high waisted denim.
12. GUCCI ISLA DAD SANDALS — I really wanted to test this trend and for some reason this pair in the bubblegum pink was haunting me. I love them! They are actually surprisingly comfortable — the rubber material is super soft/malleable (not stiff/does not cut into foot). I like them with floaty boho sundresses (perfect with my SZ Blockprints Kitty dresses and Marea Casita dress) and also white white jeans — I have kind of been surprising myself to be honest.
Seen below: Gucci sandals, Naghedi tote, Bernadette cardigan (<<on sale here), and Anthropologie Somerset dress.
*I forgot to number this one, but you can see some personalized mini baskets above — I found them on sale for $4/pop (?!). There is a hefty shipping fee ($20) but my advice would be to buy now for all the little ladies in your life (or for bridesmaids, or party attendees, etc) and then you’re set for a full year of gifting.
P.S. Grandmillennial home style for less.
P.P.S. Spring jackets and sweaters.
P.P.P.S. The fallacy of open time.