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01 Mar 2021

The Closet: February 2021

[Comme Si La Boxer Classica, Silk] – $198

This Closet post is looking a bit lighter than usual, but that’s mostly because we did a major haul shortly after Christmas. We’ve simply run out of things we thought we needed so naturally this post is a reach in that all these things are wants, but not necessities. Can you tell that we’re itching for spring already? Most of these pieces fall within the neutral color family and while that is mainly our aesthetic these days, we can’t help ourselves.

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16 Feb 2021

A COS Spring

The start of Fashion Week always has us pining for future seasons. In what feels like a very weird time for climate, I’m just about ready for spring all over again. Lighter shades and weightless linens sound like the perfect getaway from what feels like some serious chilly-ness these days. COS’ spring is giving us all of the essential basics we’ll need. Their Spring/Summer collection should be online soon. Here are my favorites:

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06 Feb 2021

The Closet: Jan 2021

[Vince Tapered Pants] – $245 – $171.50

Somehow 2021 got us into different types of pants. However, given the current state of the world, isn’t that going against the grain a bit? I’m personally taking it as a sign that we’re all just more than ready to get back to normalcy. More than ever, I was hearing from my colleagues that they are ready to get back to the office in January. As much as we all appreciate the flexibility of loungewear, anything in excess starts to become a bad thing. We’re a few days late on this post, but here are some of my favorite pieces from last month:

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24 Jan 2021

LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot

[LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot Jennifer Sweatshirt] – $164

Pre-pandemic, you would have had a hard time convincing me to spend my money on active/lounge wear. Even though we’re not spending much time outside of our homes these days, I’m a huge advocate for dressing up at home and that includes pieces that are active/lounge wear. Two brands that I’ve been following closely in the last year have just joined forces and it’s an 80’s party up in here. LoveShackFancy is known for their romantic and girly house dresses. After collaborating with Target in 2020 for a capsule collection, they’re back with a project involving Beach Riot. Though I don’t own any pieces from them, their swimsuits have been on my wish list for years!

Their latest collection together was made for an 80’s child or someone who needs every shade of pink. Here are our favorite pieces!

[LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot [Leah Top] and [Jade Legging] – $108 / $138

[LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot [Leah Top] and [Ayla Legging] – $98 / $128

[LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot Layla Top] – $118

[LoveShackFancy x Beach Riot [Georgia Top] and [Bike Short] – $118 / $118

For an entire look at the collection, visit their website [here]

21 Jan 2021

A Matcha Maker At Home

In pandemic times, we’ve all had to make adjustments both big and small within our lives. Those of us who are used to buying a daily coffee (myself included) no longer find it safe to uphold those same habits. As a result, people are given two options really – learn to live without it or do it yourself at home. We’re not quite at the stage of making it ourselves yet, but in six months, maybe we will be!

[Cuzen Matcha] is giving people the chance to get their regular matcha fix at home with a new machine and it’s just as easy as one that makes coffee. In a traditional tea shop, making matcha involves grinding and adding in water by hand which all feels manual. However, this device automates a portion of this process making this even simpler and convenient for home.

Boasting a minimalist appearance, the innovative kitchen device features a compact ceramic mill that grinds tea leaves and dispenses them into a carafe, while a magnetic stirrer mixes water with the matcha powder to create the perfect cup of beverage.

If you’re a regular matcha consumer who could benefit from having a device like this, you can purchase one [here] for $369 USD. The machine also comes with three packets of tea leaves as well as a whisking cup to get you started.

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16 Jan 2021

UltraBOOST DNA in “Topography”

When it comes to my own wardrobe, bright hues are not what I gravitate towards. My sneaker style though is much different! It’s the part of my outfit that I’m not afraid to be colorful for. I don’t consider myself much of a runner, but I actually love these neon colors together so much. I have also been watching a new K-drama called “Run On” in which, you guessed it – the lead is a runner so this is likely my subconscious telling me I need these.

The majority of this UltraBOOST is covered in “Solar Red,” but it’s the supporting magenta and navy colors that make this unique. “Topography” is even a fitting name for this as it reminds me of my previous science classes growing up. As of right now, there is no set release date, but the shoe is slated to be sold at $180 USD.

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03 Jan 2021

Nike’s Zig Zag Stitches

It’s usually the colorways that grab our attention first. This time around, it’s the unique zig zag stitching that I’m seeing for the first time ever. In a bold style, the Nike Blazer Mid is taking on a minimal, but red zig zag design in their logo. I love how clean this look is, but in its own way has some spunk to it. The shoe is currently retailing for $100 USD and will be available [online] in the next few weeks.

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02 Jan 2021

Bottega Veneta’s Latest Shoulder Bags

When it comes to fashion-y purchases right now, bags aren’t at the top of my list. Honestly, the usually never are. When I do buy a new purse, it’s usually because my current (and only one) is so worn down it’s almost unusable. From there, that purchase will usually only be from Nordstrom Rack or Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale. I have data on this.

These days, on the rare occasion that I leave my house, I’m not going very far nor am I leaving for a long duration of time. A bag, often times, isn’t even necessary and I just end up out with my wallet. When I do purchase a new bag, it always sort of looks the same though: black, across the shoulder and a little boxy. I love how casual this latest bag is from Bottega Veneta and while we’ve never had one in this rounded shape, it looks kind of fun, doesn’t it?

The new bulb shoulder bags come in a range of colors, but naturally, we’re partial to the black. To make sure everything stays secure, the bag can be closed up by drawstring. The bags are currently priced between $1,100 – 2,300 USD.

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28 Dec 2020

The Closet: December 2020

[The Kooples Medium Black Emily Bag Croco Print] – $450

I always think that this post isn’t necessary in the month of December because we already do the holiday gift guide, holiday party dress guide and New Year’s Eve outfit guide. Sometimes, the things we want just don’t fall into those three categories though. And because of that, here we are showing you the things you still might want for your closet. On a typical year, we would be looking forward to Boxing Day sales – traditionally the day after Christmas. It’s the time where I splurge on winter coats that I’ve been eyeing all season and the last of the sweaters before I head into spring. Though it’s not like us, we completely avoided the sales and the posts promoting them this year. Since I’ve been spending so much time at home, I decided to invest in items that would make living and working at home more comfortable for the foreseeable future. That being said, here are some things I’m sad to pass on.

[Zara Plaid Blazer] – $89.90 – $49.99

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