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Great Book Recommendations

I know we start summer super jazzed about all those neon and pastel book covers we have sitting in our beach bags ready to go, but by August our reading lists have gone stale. That’s why I’m thrilled my friend Grace of The Stripe just released her August reading list! Her grading system is really refreshing and she gives real recommendations (if not actual commands) when she thinks a book is worth devoting towel-time to.
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Vintage Hunting

Decorating your home and sick of looking at big box retailers? In case you missed it, I recently rounded up my favorite vintage and antique spots for home decor and furniture both in NYC and online. In my world, this counts as an endurance workout. I love shopping for vintage furniture and decor both home and abroad, and my recent trip to Paris reminded me that I need to take stock of my go-to spots for treasure at home. Don’t worry–I’ve got both NYC and online resources in my recent post here because I know Manhattan thinks it’s the center of the…
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Nivea foam body wash

This body wash sounded weird until I used it. It’s a rich, shaving cream-consistency body wash from the brand with the classic blue bottle that’s been a mainstay in our lives and bathroom cabinets for-e-ver. It’s very moisturizing but not sticky or heavy, so it’s amazing for really humid days when slathering on lotion post-shower sounds like a terrible idea.
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Nudestix

Have you met Nudestix? Have they changed your life yet? Nudestix is a new-to-me mother/daughter brand that creates the creamiest, most natural-looking shades of makeup, all in stick form. It’s all so easy to apply with just your fingers, and allows you to do a full, fresh-looking face in minutes. Honestly I’m obsessed w/ their whole line, especially for summer, but do not overlook their blur stick. I’ve put this on at 7am and still been impressed with my glow by dinnertime. If the “no makeup” makeup look is your thing, definitely check out this brand.
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TRESemme Recovery Mask

I recently tried a sample of this mask and it will UNDO anything the beach or sun has done to your fried locks by this time of the season, in literally one use. This isn’t a game, I’ve never seen a haircare product take effect this fast unless it was literally hair spray. It’s also so cheap it’s almost free, so there’s really no reason not to keep a bottle in the shower for quick hair-repair. Feel free to DM me and tell me I was right about this one, I won’t mind.
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Lou & Grey’s Sale

Right now, one of the most on-point (and affordable) athleisure brands is offering an extra 30% off all sale items. AKA please get a new hoodie you’ll basically LIVE in this fall because you’ll regret it if you don’t. Other standouts include comfy bottoms (which I like to refer to as “Netflix pants”) and really beautiful accessories like this amazingly marked-down cuff that I bet you didn’t even know Lou & Grey carried! (This actually took me longer to write because I stopped to shop. True story.)
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JW Pei Bags

I know, we need another handbag obsession like we need a third kneecap, but hear me out: JW Pei bags are stunning, beautifully structured, affordable, and made of vegan leather and recycled bottles. Yes, recycled bottles. I absolutely love each bag design and can’t get over all of their fun colorways. Try to pick a favorite, let me know how that works out for you. Bonus: 10% of the brand’s profits are donated to animal sanctuaries around the world, and those funds go toward improving animal quality of life. Take my money.
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Your New Favorite Jewelry Destination

Are you familiar with Local Eclectic? Okay, get comfortable. Local Eclectic is a site that’s all about making fine jewelry accessible. Literally, that’s their motto. If you love delicate jewelry with creative stonework that’s basically begging to be worn stacked on every finger, every day, bookmark this. The price points are…dare I say it, fair? Too often fine jewelry is priced sky-high, and carries with it the notion that all we can do is love it from afar. Local Eclectic wants you to wear that rose gold stacking ring with pear-shaped morganite, and to prove it they’ve priced it at…
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Classic Slingbacks

I’ve raved about Sarah Flint’s essential footwear before and am excited to have just added another beauty to my collection from the brand: these classic white slingbacks. Unsurprisingly, they’re every bit as well-made and comfortable as the classic Sarah Flint “perfect” pumps and I look forward to wearing them through fall. If the timeless, impossibly chic brand looks familiar, it should—Meghan Markle can often be spotted wearing them!
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Cult Favorite: Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviving Lip Balm

I recently asked everyone on instastories to share their favorite can’t-live-without lip products and this was by far the most-recommended product. I’ve heard about the Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviving Lip Balm for YEARS and know it’s a total cult favorite but for some reason had never really tried it until now. Needless to say, I finally get the hype. Super moisturizing with a touch of color, the balm comes in an amazing line-up of shades and finishes that are flattering on every skin tone.
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