
Monday Memo No. 176
Pearl anklets, tinted serums, nail stickers and the absolute best maternity tanks, according to an expert. Me, I’m the expert.

Dondolo has teamed up with Maisonette for an exclusive Italian-inspired capsule collection and everything is BEYOND. I couldn’t resist these yellow puff-sleeve dresses for the girls and this dress for myself, which is one of the two women’s styles. A look through the collection is like a boat ride down the Amalfi Coast. You can check out our impromptu photoshoot in the pieces here. And, while you're on Maisonette's website, peep their Memorial Day Sale that just launched and is chock-full of so many favorite brands for little ones.

Big news: Typology is the most-sold skincare brand in France and it's finally available in the U.S. I got my hands on their tinted serum and it is a WINNER. The vegan formula offers amazing, even coverage and is made with vitamin C and squalene for radiance and deep hydration. This is my new go-to for that dewy, "your skin but better" appearance on "no-makeup" makeup days. This tinted serum is really like a second skin.

DeMellier is a luxury leather accessories label that I've been swooning over for ages. All of the bags are crafted in a family-owned factory in southern Spain and the result is a gorgeous collection of heirloom-grade pieces. Each one is breathtaking but I’m currently torn between this striped canvas shoulder bag and the crossbody version. That chocolate brown stripe is such a stunning neutral for summer, easily paired with all of your favorite brown leather sandals.

How cute is this tool kit? The colorful, reusable, canvas pouch says “I can fix that!” and is a perfect graduation gift for anyone headed off to college. It’s filled with all of the essential tools including a tape measure, claw hammer, and a standard screwdriver with flat and Phillips heads. The perfect combination of cute and practical for handling all of their DIY dorm room projects .

It’s the year of the anklet, so make yours pearl. This season, I’m still smitten with freshwater pearls (which is only fueled by all of the live-action Little Mermaid buzz), so this freshwater pearl anklet from Madewell was an immediate add-to-cart. It sold out super quickly on Madewell’s website, but is still available via Zappos. I also have my eye on this one from Adina Eden (which is currently on sale). Maybe I’ll get both and try my hand at the new art of anklet stacking.

This sateen V neck from Nation LTD is the prettiest basic, you have to see in person. It’s the perfect top for when you want to take a step up from a classic white tee but don’t want to lose the ease. It also comes in this gorgeous black cherry colorway that really shows off the contrasting neckline AND is currently on sale!

New York style icon, Iris Apfel, at a spritely 101 years young is lending her lifetime of fashion expertise and bold style to this collection of rugs and doormats for Ruggable. Every piece in the collab is washable and the patterns are as daring and playful as Iris Apfel herself. I'm having a hard time deciding, but I think I'm going to order this one for the girls' playroom. The fact that you can just remove the rug cover from the rug pad and throw it in the washing machine sounds almost too good to be true.

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, there are a slew of holidays and summer parties that would warrant the purchase of this gorgeous maxi dress from Reformation. Summer weddings, birthday parties, National Aviation Day — all the big ones. I especially love the mossy green floral print and the breathable linen, which qualifies this dress for Net-A-Porter’s Net Sustain program. Whether you shop consciously or not, you can feel good AND look good wearing this dress.

If you follow my stories, you'll know that a recent outfit was called out on Instagram for looking unfinished without earrings. After apologizing for letting you all down, I am recommitting myself to never letting a day go by without rings in these ears. Enter Kenneth Jay Lane. Kenneth Jay Lane is always my go-to for glamorous, affordable vintage-inspired jewelry. I recently ordered these gold doorknocker earrings and these pearl clip earrings so keep an eye on these ears. (Or don't.)

As I round third on my third pregnancy, I’ve come to reflect on pregnancy fashion. I’ve spent a collective 2+ years carrying children in my abdomen, so I feel confident reporting that Hatch carries the absolute best maternity styles in general, but let these maternity tanks be your gateway drug. These tank tops are ribbed, soft and stretchy, perfect for layering, and they have a good amount of length for your changing size. There's just something about the weight and quality that makes them a cut above the rest and worth every penny.

Matouk’s gorgeously crafted linens + Schumacher’s beautiful prints = the bedding collab of my dreams. From botanical prints and classic checks to a marriage of animal stripes and herringbone, each piece in this collection is dreamy. But, they didn’t stop with the bedroom, the Matouk Schumacher collection extends to timeless table linens, bath towels, even tissue box covers. The most beautiful tissue box covers you ever did see.

You don’t have to be a professional nail technician to give a fun manicure these days. My girls are obsessed with these nail stickers and I’d be lying if I didn't say I enjoyed them too. The stickers are self-adhesive so there’s no glue required. They’re easy to apply and each pack comes with 24 sheets with over 1,200 different mix and match designs, everything from watermelons to snowflakes. My children feel it's important to note that when you run out of fingers and toes, you can also stick these on greeting cards or electronics cases or Mommy's priceless antique furniture.

This woven gingham tote (that's currently 32% off) from J. Crew is an absolute must for summer — in blue, natural black, or my favorite, green gingham. They're absolutely adorable and water-resistant, so it’s safe to bring this tote to the pool, the beach or fill it with leaky sippy cups all summer long.

I love these handmade alphabet pots from Pentreath & Hall. Each glass tumbler is inlaid with a gold vinyl letter or symbol which makes them the perfect personalized gift. While they’re typically used for holding toothbrushes, paintbrushes, pens or pencils, these tumblers would also make a fun personalized tablescape. Spell the birthday boy or girl’s name down the center of the table and fill them with candy or flowers.

This Biafine ACT cream is THE French pharmacy secret weapon for summer. The Trolamine emulsion heals everything — it calms burns (especially localized sunburns), skin irritations, scratches and skin dryness. Some reviews even claim it helps heal scars. If you’re wondering if it’s worth having this cream on hand all summer, the answer is a resounding oui.

This super flattering white jumpsuit from Amanda Uprichard is the perfect canvas. The square neckline and corset bodice are absolutely stunning and it can be dressed up with heels or dressed down with sneakers. You could add a blazer, a moto jacket, a jean jacket or even just throw on a statement necklace and head out the door. I honestly can’t think of anywhere you wouldn’t be want to wear this jumpsuit.

I’m devoted to time blocking, which relies on scheduling bite-sized time slots in order to get everything done in my workday. It’s a great way for me to focus on each task, but I’m a little sick of seeing this cube on my desk. So, I spent one block of time researching new hourglasses. This one is hand-blown with turquoise sand and boasts six options ranging from three minutes to an hour. This one is available in 10, 30 or 60 minutes and has a sleek Nordic style that practically makes me want to sit down and tackle emails. Being productive never looked so chic.

Spring has sprung and along with it, an explosion of pollen. (Or, if you're me, a perpetual pregnancy-induced post-nasal drip causing me to constantly cough.) The best defense against anything making your throat feel less than optimal is these throat drops from Ricola which are hands-down my favorite cough drops EVER. The sugar free, lemon mint herbal flavor tastes so good and soothes coughs and sore throats with menthol and Swiss mountain herbs. I order them in bulk on Amazon and will likely never use another cough drop again.

This maternity bodysuit from Amazon is the perfect pregnancy layer. It smooths everything out under a dress or you could throw an oversized shirt on top and wear it like a biker short bodysuit base layer. The micro-fiber fabric is breathable without being see-through and comes in five soft, stretchy colors. It has been an absolute pregnancy must-have for me.

With the arrival of warm weather comes the excessive blast of air conditioners. While that can sometimes be a welcome reprieve, it can often be too chilly, especially during a long workday or evening out. However, overactive A/Cs have met their match with this elevated wrap from Bleusalt. It’s made from breathable, machine-washable Tencel and comes in over twenty colors that can be monogrammed. It has over 1,000 100% reviews and Bleusalt also makes a one or three-yard option so you can say goodbye to cold shoulders for good.
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Thank you !
Nice variety….,and the extent of your taste is endless .
Always amazed.,
Evelyn Miller