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Frownies Facial Patches

If you haven’t spent much time on TikTok lately, you might not realize it, but Frownies are having a real moment. Of course, there are endless injectables and lasers, even surgical approaches to wrinkles, but the OG recommendation (from mom) is still in the conversation because they work, at a fraction of the cost. While they’ve expanded into some organic skincare, Frownies bestseller is still the original wrinkle patch for the forehead and between the eyes and the before-and-after photos don’t lie.
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Favorite Daughter Bootcut Jeans

These super high-waist jeans from Favorite Daughter are the jeans that were recently made internet famous by Jennifer Aniston because of the super flattering effect they gave to her derrière. Since she wore them, I’ve seen countless Tiktokers put them to the test and the results are unanimous, they’re PERFECT. While I personally can’t fit into jeans right now, I have purchased these for post-baby. Also, it should come as no surprise that these jeans are amazing because Favorite Daughter absolutely kills it in the pants category. Their Favorite Pant is… well, my absolute favorite.
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Rectangular Centerpiece Vase

I am not naturally gifted when it comes to arranging flowers, so any hack I can employ that speeds up the process is a dream in my book. So when Meg Quinn of @ainttooproudtomeg featured this foolproof centerpiece vase I knew it was made for flower-arranging fools like me. The acrylic rectangular design includes 24 holes that, when filled with flowers, instantly look like an elegant, perfectly-arranged floral centerpiece. These vases come in various heights and lengths, but they’re all durable acrylic, easy to clean and create wedding-worthy arrangements for any dinner party.
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Bembien Woven Accessories

Whether it’s raffia, rattan or leather, Bembien has the most beautiful collection of woven footwear and handbags that go way beyond the beach. They have four styles of slides and a vast assortment of bags in options varying from clutches to totes. I especially love this hand-woven leather houndstooth tote. Plus, a lot of their bag styles are also carried by Madewell which you can peruse here.
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Marion Parke Raffia Slingback Peep-Toe Flats

Marion Parke shoes look straight off the runways of Milan, but the brand was actually founded by a Minneapolis-based podiatric surgeon in search of supportive heels that don’t sacrifice style. And these raffia flats are IT. These low-heeled slingbacks are chic but also incorporate an insole made from medical-grade foam that molds to your foot. So, whether you’re stepping into them for the style or the comfort, these flats are well worth the investment.
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Béquet Sea Salt Caramels

If you’re a caramel fan, I’m going to need to direct your attention to these absolutely INSANE vanilla butter salted caramels from Béquet Caramel. And if you’re not a caramel fan, you’re about to become one. These super soft caramels have the perfect hit of sea salt, which balances the vanilla so beautifully. The serving size is three candies, but let’s not dwell on that. I can eat these like popcorn. You’ve been warned.
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Erasable Markers

My children are currently obsessed with these erasable markers. They come in a set of twelve bright colors that can be erased off paper so it doesn’t matter whether they color within the lines or not. Use the eraser end to clean up mistakes or create unique doodles or secret messages, like “I love you, Mom,” for instance.
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Plum Eyeliner

After stumbling upon some Tiktok inspiration, I decided to depart from my trusty brown and black eyemakeup and try my hand at plum (yes plum!) eyeliner. You can watch my live attempt on video here. Turns out, plum is super flattering on ALL eye colors. Brown eyes look good with literally any color, but lighter eyes have a much harder time venturing beyond brown and black color palettes. Plum actually makes blue/green/hazel eyes POP and also offers a really nice soft look. See for yourself in this plum eyeliner tutorial I made. I linked everything I used on my face,…
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Monica Rich Kosann x Mary Orton

Tomorrow (5/2) is the FINAL DAY to shop my special collaboration with Monica Rich Kosann! I am so grateful to all of you who have already purchased one of our limited-edition Mary Charms. I hope you’re loving them as much as I do. I’m definitely biased, but I haven’t taken mine off and find them to be the ideal everyday piece. The front and back of each charm is adorned with thoughtful details, including a sparkling diamond below a space you can have your initial engraved in script or block font. The charm can be purchased on a bracelet, necklace…
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Nike Phoenix Sweats

Nothing beats a Nike classic. This sweatshirt and matching high waist sweatpants are the perfect fit and lined with dreamy, brushed fleece. The crewneck sweatshirt, adorned with a simple swoosh, comes in nearly two dozen pretty shades. And, the flattering high-rise sweatpants are available in a similar rainbow of colors along with regular and short length options. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better sweatsuit in prettier shades for spring and summer lazy days.
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