Another Quince (formerly known as Last Brand) review for you today. So far I’ve tried their cashmere, their leather crossbody, leather tote, and their linen bedding. Now I’m here to review their jewelry. They really do have quite a few items on their website! Currently both their 14k bold hoops and the 14k solo mini are sold out, but hopefully they restock it soon.
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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 >.<
Weekend Update/Ramblings
My August “glow-up” is going fairly well. This is the second week I’ve completed workouts on M, W, and F (yoga on M & W, a jog on Fridays). I’m also eating less sugar (zero candy so far this month), so I’m feeling good about that. Overall, I’m just happy that I’m getting my butt moving.
Read MoreApiece Apart Review: Chios Jumpsuit
I purchased this Apiece Apart jumpsuit from Slowre back in March, but I’d been eyeing this brand for quite awhile on the Real Real (their current selection of Apiece Apart here). I’m not sure where I first heard about them, but this two women-led brand has been on my radar for awhile. Yet, I wasn’t about to drop $150+ for a top or $300+ for a dress. So when I found this jumpsuit (in my size no less) for sale (for $40!!) at Slowre, I knew this was my chance to try the brand.
Read MoreKemi Telford Review
I first found Kemi Telford on Insta (I think maybe through Erica again lol) and fell in love with her fun, bold dresses. If you’re not familiar with the woman and the brand, Kemi Telford is a Nigerian woman, a former lawyer, who is now living her dream by designing gorgeous dresses for women in the UK. Her dresses are made in the UK, India, and China, and she is mindful of her production practices, including reducing waste and giving to charity (see her values here). Many of her dresses are a limited-run production and once she sells out, she’s out.
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I had my 15 seconds of fame this week with a Instagram stories feature on The RealReal Instagram account.
Read MoreWhat I Bought in July
Well guess my low-spend trend was slightly short-lived. I ended up purchasing quite a few things in July and many of them on impulse (oops >.<).
Read MoreWeekend Update/ Ramblings
Hi guys! Have you noticed the difference here? Yes, finally after 5 years of blogging I’ve switched the design of my blog! I hope it looks more Web 2.0 than 1.0 lol. It’s also going to take some getting used to on my part. But please let me know if you see any glitches or dislike a feature of the new design. I’m still trying to figure it out as I go. And though my husband doesn’t read the blog (but on the off chance that he does) I need to give credit where it’s due because he’s the one that mostly helped me with this redesign lol.
Anyway, anything new with you guys? We’re mostly just doing the same ole’ thing, staying at home.
St. Agni Review: The Ciao Woven Mules {Updated May 2023}
If you’ve been reading here for awhile you know I’m a pretty big fan of St. Agni mules (if you’re not familiar with this ethical brand you can read about their values and production ethics here). This is my third pair of leather St. Agni mules. My first two were the non-woven leather Saul Babouche and the woven leather Paris mules. Both of my first two leather mules were purchased secondhand from The Real Real in mint condition, which made them a great value and 100% worth it. But this St. Agni Ciao woven leather mules is my first pair that I purchased new. They were on sale at Bloomingdales, where I also had a gift card (so they were $40 out of pocket—definitely worth it to me).
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Hi guys! Just wanted to let you know that I’m changing the scheduling of my posts for the next several weeks. I’m planning on posting once a week, on Wednesdays, for the foreseeable future.
Read MorePACT Clothing Review: Baby and Kids {Updated November 2021}
I’ve been purchasing PACT clothing from Emi ever since she was a newborn (thanks to all of you who have purchased through my referral link here <— gives you 20% off your first purchase and gives me $20 credit). I just haven’t reviewed them yet. In fact, I actually purchased a bunch of plain white onsies (bodysuits) for my baby shower so that friends and family could decorate them. They had a blast flexing some creative muscle and I had a fun time dressing Emi in them and sending out pictures to them throughout her first year.
Read MoreHeinui Review: The Roma Dress
Heinui is designed by French woman Claire Pignot who lives in Barcelona, and all their clothing is handmade by local seamstresses there. Garments are mostly made to order and she uses high quality fabrics that are designed by other artists.
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Hi y’all, it’s been awhile since my last weekend update.
Read MoreUnsponsored Gigi Pip Review: The Aiden Pork Pie Straw Hat
I first head of Gigi Pip over on Instagram as an affordable hat brand. And a quick look at their website proved that to be true. And since I was loving and wearing my Eric Javits hat so much, I thought another summer hat (the third in my current collection) wouldn’t be such a bad idea. Especially since the hats at Gigi Pip are much less expensive than other popular brands like Janessa Leone, which I’ve tried before (but never ended up keeping for one reason or another).
Read MoreEric Javits Hat Review
I don’t know if you can already tell, but I’m a huge fan of straw hats in the summer. It started with a thrifted one (originally from Zara) that’s like a Panama hat (hanging on the wall on the bottom). Since I wore that hat pretty consistently last summer, I decided to get this Eric Javits hat from the RealReal after seeing it in person at Bloomingdales. (My other summer hat hanging on the wall is from Gigi Pip, which I’ll review next!).
Read MoreQuince Review: European Linen Sheet Set {Updated June 2023}
I’m no bedding expert but I have reviewed some direct to consumer (DTC) bedding brands like Brooklinen and Casper. (If you want a really good review of DTC bedding, Luxe wrote one last year). But I’ve always purchased cotton bedding because that’s what I was used to. And then when I wrote about linen clothing a couple years ago, several of you guys raved about linen sheets. But the price point for linen sheets seemed too high for just a “try out” (I mean what if I disliked it, then what?). So I put linen sheets on my “someday” list. Well when Last Brand asked if there was anything I would like to review, I jumped at the chance to try out their Oeko-Tex certified linen bedding.
Read MoreWhat I Bought in June
Who knew it would take a pandemic and my awakening to social injustices that would finally curb my spending on clothes. This has probably been my lowest buy month, but through no conscious effort on my part. I just didn’t feel like thinking about clothes and buying much this month. And I’m totally fine with that.
What I Bought
I’ve spent the bulk of my money this month on plants from Leafy and Bloomscape. They’re one of my joys right now. I wonder if I’m going to end up becoming a plant-fluencer lol.
I did buy a pair of Only Child Dune pants (in this color but in linen) secondhand on eBay. I’ve tried Dune pants before (a size 2), pre-pregnancy, and ended up selling them because they were too tight from the get-go (guess I was being overly optimistic about losing weight). Now I bought them in 2 size larger t so we’ll see how they fit *fingers crossed*! Full review to come of course.
I also purchased this cotton striped dress from Kemi Telford (a black woman-owned brand based in the UK). It’s going to be here soon and can’t wait! I was also tempted by this gingham dress and this fun patterned dress but decided to stick with my usual favorite, stripes lol.
Nothing gifted and nothing sold this month.
Ichi Antiquites Review: The Linen Dress
Ichi Antiquities has been on my radar for awhile now since I’ve been in the ethical linen game. But I never thought the big flowy dresses were really my style. Well guess my style is a changin’ because I’ve purchased multiple big flowy dresses this year. Side note: my style could also be changing because I’m finally letting go of my co-dependency on Everlane. Any-who, I was influenced by Erica (yet again lol) to get this Ichi Antiquities dress in smoky pink (see her version in a brilliant blue over on her insta) and I have zero regrets. This is the nap dress of my dreams though I probably wouldn’t nap in it (but I could).
Read MoreLoQ Review: Carmen Mules {Updated May 2023}
When I wrote my last St. Agni review, lovely reader Nora recommended I check out LoQ (thanks for enabling Nora lol). I went down a Loq rabbit hole and came out the other side with these Carmen mules in faux snakeskin. I was drawn to their squared off yet pointed toe design (instead of a full square toe effect, which I’ve decided is just not for me). I also loooove the little rounded wooden heel. The design feels fresh and something different from my usual pointed toe mules.
Read MoreVineBox Wine Club and Gabriel Glas Review
As an early Mother’s Day treat for myself (coupled with a little bit of quarantine boredom), I decided to finally try a wine club subscription. I’ve been tempted by them in the past, but didn’t see a reason to subscribe if I can pick up a bottle every week on my grocery run. But now with food and other essentials taking priority in my shopping cart, I’ve been buying less alcohol over all (which is great!). But sometimes I just need a glass of wine.
Read MorePlant Delivery Services Review: Bloomscape vs. Etsy vs. Pigment vs. Leafy {Updated July 2021}
If you follow my Insta and/or my weekend updates, you know I’ve been on quite an indoor plant shopping spree. I’ve always loved houseplants and have had orchids and succulents for awhile (mostly received as gifts). But maybe because it was springtime and the fact that I’m at home all the time, but I just wanted to be surrounded by greenery. I started following a ton of plant Instagram accounts (there’s soooo many you guys), and then got sucked into some online plant shopping. And whether it’s for yourself or someone else, houseplants make the best kind of gifts. They’re the gift that keeps on giving (and if you are good at propagating, they’re free gifts you can give your friends). Anyway here are some of the sites I checked out that delivers plants:
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