Back in June, I wrote a post about my most used bags for the first half of the year, so here’s the ones I used the most for the latter part of the year.
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Moving from conspicuous to conscious consumption and doing reviews along the way. Find plenty of unsponsored reviews of Quince, Everlane, Grana, and Cuyana on the site! I'm working towards a minimal waste lifestyle, and oh yea I love bags >.<
Quince Men's Clothing Review
I rarely talk about men’s clothing here because let’s be real, males are not really likely to read this blog (unless they’re researching a gift for their gf/wife/mom/sister). But in that same vein, I thought I would at least mention some items I’ve purchased from Quince for my husband since they can make great gifts.
Read More5 Things I'm Glad I Bought For the Last Half of 2024
I have really cooled it on my purchases for the last half of this year so unlike the first half of the year, I don’t have 10 things I’m glad I bought but just five.
Read MoreNovember 2024 Recap
I’ll be honest, it was a pretty disappointing November to say the least.
Read MoreMost 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).
Read MoreMadewell 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.
Read MoreHermes 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.
Read MoreOctober 2024 Recap
In October we went on our first (and last) family trip of the year!
Read MoreThe 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?
Read MoreEcovacs 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?
Read MoreHermes 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?
Read MoreBuying 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.
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Recap
Unsponsored Cocokind Review
Korean Bag Brand Reviews: Nothing Written, Dunst, Couronne, Monorow, Facade Pattern, Roh Seoul [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?
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreHermes 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.
Read MoreAugust 2024 Update
We spent the month of August unpacking and getting accustomed to our new home and town.
Read MoreCartier 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.
Read MoreThings 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:
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