I had such a joyful time compiling this little list of unusual, chic finds — the kinds of things that you will be stopped on the street for. I absolutely love folding something “left of fashion center” into my look, whether it’s an embellished flat, a fringed scarf, an unexpected cape shape. Below, pieces that will spark joy and interest in your wardrobe this season. I want to lead with a note that I find incense incredibly chic — Landon and I burn an incense stick most nights of the winter months. There is something startlingly therapeutic about watching it burn down to ash; in some mystical way, it invites presence, or an awareness of the passing of time? And I love the thin rivulet of smoke in the air. Deeply chic! I’m adding this to my “things I find randomly chic” list. The luxe Byredo set I am sharing below is on my wishlist for Christmas (a splurge!), but Landon and I more frequently burn these Aesop ones — also high-end but at a better price point.
BYREDO INCENSE STICKS — MAKE YOUR HOME SMELL AND LOOK LIKE A EUROPEAN INTELLIGENTSIA’S SALON
TIGER’S EYE BEADED NECKLACE — SOMETHING SO MYSTERIOUS ABOUT THIS STONE
LA DOUBLE J SCARF — FAIR WARNING: YOU WILL BE STOPPED ON THE STREET
JENNYBIRD EARRINGS — GIVE OFF THE VIBE OF BEING A PROFESSOR AT PARSON’S
D.S. & DURGA IDKW — A SPARKLING, ALLURING FRAGRANCE ENHANCER THAT WILL LEND YOU A FRENCH GIRL “JE NE SAIS QUOI” (LAYER OVER OTHER SCENTS OR WEAR ON ITS OWN)
LE MONDE BERYL APRES SKI SHEARLING FLATS — THE KIND OF THING MY FASHION DESIGNER SISTER WOULD WEAR (SHE’S ALWAYS 23 STEPS AHEAD OF THE TREND IN FOOTWEAR)
PARKER THATCH PADDED CHARLIE BAG — LITERALLY NO ONE ELSE YOU KNOW WILL HAVE THIS BAG, BUT PEOPLE WILL BE CHECKING FOR A LABEL
CRATE + BARREL BURL WOOD TABLE — LOOKS HIGH-END, IS UNDER $350
QUINCE SHEARLING JACKET — IS IT TOTEME?! OR IS IT UNDER $500
BLING-STUDDED MULES — I ORDERED THESE; ALSO AVAILABLE IN A WILDLY FUN TINSEL
ALTUZARRA’S NEWEST BAG SHAPE — THE ORIGAMI SHAPE! THE CRYSTAL EMBELLISHMENTS! THE OFF-WHITE LEATHER!
BURBERRY CHESS SCARF — THE MOTIF IS PLAYFUL BUT LUXE
QUILTED CASHMERE PUFFER — SWOOOOON
FRAME CAPED KNIT — OMG, THE BOW! THE BUTTONS! THE POINTELLE DETAILING!
CELINE-INSPIRED HAIR CLAWS — SHH WE WON’T TELL
UNIQLO PUFFER VEST — I’VE EVANGELIZED SEVERAL FRIENDS TO ORDER THESE AND WE’RE ALL OBSESSED…BASICALLY AN INVISIBLE LAYER OF HEAT
SUZIE KONDI MITTENS — CHARMINGLY HOMESPUN LOOKING, BUT IN ULTRA-SOFT, ULTRA-LUXE CASHMERE
INUIKII BOOTS — OWN AND ADORE; I’VE ALSO HAD TWO FRIENDS ORDER THESE ON THE SPOT AFTER SEEING ME IN THEM!
P.S. Who are you when no one’s looking?
P.P.S. Into the bleak midwinter.
P.P.P.S. Scarves and fringe for the season.
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