Most Used Quince Items In 2024

In the past I’ve done posts about my most worn Quince items for the year, however this past year I only got a couple of clothing items from Quince. I ended up getting a lot more non-wardrobe products from them, so this year’s round-up will be my overall most used items across all their various categories (but honestly mostly from the Home section).

Madewell Harlow Wide-Leg Pants Review

I’ve been meaning to write this review for ages since I’ve had these Harlow wide-leg pants from Madewell for well over a year now. In fact I liked them so much in black that I got another pair in khaki (even though I rarely purchase items new these days). And the fact that they’re still a best seller over a year from when I purchased them must mean they’re must be a good pair of pants.

Hermes In-The-Loop 23 Bag Review

This In-The-Loop 23 was the second bag I got straight from the Hermes boutique (the SF one), but my first new bag after getting back into Hermes (the first was my Evelyne, which I ended up selling). And for awhile it stayed on my shelf because I found the top-handle only style very inconvenient to carry.

October 2024 Recap

In October we went on our first (and last) family trip of the year!

The Row Sofia 8.75 Crossbody Bag Review

Of the three kinds of bags from The Row that I’ve owned thus far (the Margaux, the Park tote, and this Sofia crossbody), the Sofia seems to be the least popular. And I can kind of see why. It’s the smallest of the bags but just as pricey as the Margaux 10 (current retail for the Sofia is $3990!). Luckily I got mine secondhand (from Brandear) and paid about a third of that price. So do I think it’s worth it?

Ecovacs Deebot T30S Combo Robot Review

I first found out about Ecovac and their line of vacuum and mopping robots through a Japanese Youtube influencer about a year ago. And ever since then I’ve wanted one because I dislike dirty floors but also dislike mopping. So was the Ecovac Deebot T30S Combo worth it?

Hermes Picotin 22 Review

As I mentioned in one of my monthly recap posts, I got this bag from the Hermes boutique in Waikiki during one of my visits home. I found a really nice SA there who offered me this after the purchase of the Roulis wallet. Even though Picotins are pretty common on the resale market, they’re also commonly faked so I decided to play it safe and get it straight from the store (even though it’s about $1-$2k more than resale prices). So how do I like it?

Buying Luxury in Hawaii 2024 {Updated October 2024}

Growing up in Honolulu, about a 10-15 minute drive from Ala Moana, I never realized how blessed I was when it came to luxury stores. Some luxury brands offer a “Hawaii price” that’s cheaper than the Mainland (that’s the continental US) price. Not all brands do this and the following list (in alphabetical order) details which of them do (or don’t) and what percentage is offered.

September 2024 Recap

September really blew by didn't it? For this month I did some health check-ups and continued to watch more K-dramas (as well as obsess over K-bags and K-style 😂).

Unsponsored Cocokind Review

I’m not sure where I first heard of Cocokind but it’s probably Instagram since I feel like they’ve been marketing on social media pretty heavily. So I wanted to see for myself what all the hype was about. Here’s what I thought about some of their products:

Korean Brand Bag Reviews: Nothing Written, Dunst, Couronne, and Monorow [Updated October 2024]

Since going to South Korea I have great respect for the fashion lines coming from that country. They tend to be on trend but also super affordable. And two of Korean brands that caught my eye are Nothing Written and Dunst. Both are sold by online retailer Ssense, and I snagged one bag form each when Ssense was having a sale. But I only kept one, can you guess which?

My Current Skincare and Makeup Routine

I haven’t done a post like this since 2021 and since many of the products I use have changed since then, I thought I’d do an updated post. Here are the products that I’m currently using that are really working for me.

Hermes Roulis Slim Wallet Review

As I had mentioned in my March recap post when I bought this wallet, the Roulis Slim wallet was not my first choice from Hermes. I had returned some shoes and using that credit purchased this wallet, in somewhat of a f* it, it’s my birthday mood. However seeing how I’ve only used this wallet twice since March I can fairly confidently say that this purchase was a fail.

August 2024 Update

We spent the month of August unpacking and getting accustomed to our new home and town.

Cartier Trinity Ring Review

As I mentioned back in my March 2024 Recap, I received a vintage Cartier Trinity ring from my family as a birthday present. It has since replaced my engagement ring and wedding ring stack, and is the one ring I wear at all times. And since I love this ring so much I thought I would do a quick review of it.

Things I No Longer Buy

Every month I recap all the things I purchase (lately it’s been a lot of bags), so you would think I’m a reckless big spender (which is kind of true when it comes to bags). But I realize I never talk about all the things I’m not buying. And I’m no Miss Frugality here (again, bags), but there are many things I no longer buy. So to give a bigger picture of my consumption habits, here are the things I no longer buy:

Unsponsored KiwiCo Review: Is it worth it?

Some of your kids might already be back in school so this is a late review, but if you’re looking for activities to fill the weekend you might want to take a look at KiwiCo’s Activity Crates. We ordered a bunch of them for the summer, to do on the days between the end of school and the start of her summer program. And here’s my honest opinion of them.

10 Things I'm Glad I Bought For The First Half Of 2024

There’s a series that Japanese YouTubers often do called Things I’m Glad I Bought so I thought it’d be fun to do the same here. It usually covers anything and everything they’ve purchased in the year or half year.

July 2024 Recap

We moved in July! And I learned some lessons on having way too much.

Goyard Sac Cap Vert Crossbody Bag Review

So as I disclosed up top, I got to borrow this bag for free from Fashionphile for a month. And I took them up on their offer by borrowing this Goyard Sac Cap Vert in green. Well, would I buy it now after trying it for a month? It’s a definite possibility.

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