tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11451830897318083122024-03-17T20:03:06.611-07:00Looks Good from the BackAmblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.comBlogger3269125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-58179137004680223482024-02-19T06:00:00.000-08:002024-02-22T08:37:20.326-08:00Outfit of the Day: In Which I Wear All My Favorite Stuff At Once.<p>When I start feeling wanty about some imagined thing that will make my wardrobe complete I remind myself that I already have some truly great stuff that I'm not wearing enough. Lately I've been trying to use all my good stuff as much as possible. </p><p>Does this stop me from wanting more stuff? Sometimes. Does it make me feel slightly overdressed at the grocery store? Probably. But, it's been really fun to not "save" stuff for occasions but instead to wear the leather jacket every chance I get, to carry a nice bag even if I'm just going to the post office. For example, we went out for tacos last week and this is what I wore:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0-E1kuECnNFftuLBVHfP-AWkAqNV5sh7TMJtIL9W6tnzIpvT_3oLtBFu7HIFa_5Jspb7shFGhxfSguh2S5A_Lx8XXZsmHsG5DZQpqi7tsmXcOsuMeWNB-J11NCIUvgxJhdQwAp6n6HpJEkFlig7aQJfudwc2ehw0zBNhd086h6LO9hxhLavD4pv6drXo/s3621/fav%20fit1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3621" data-original-width="1793" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB0-E1kuECnNFftuLBVHfP-AWkAqNV5sh7TMJtIL9W6tnzIpvT_3oLtBFu7HIFa_5Jspb7shFGhxfSguh2S5A_Lx8XXZsmHsG5DZQpqi7tsmXcOsuMeWNB-J11NCIUvgxJhdQwAp6n6HpJEkFlig7aQJfudwc2ehw0zBNhd086h6LO9hxhLavD4pv6drXo/w316-h640/fav%20fit1.jpg" width="316" /></a></p><p>My very favorite jeans by <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79NR" target="_blank">Mother: the Weekender Fray</a>, which I wear more than any other pair I own right now. I'm actually wearing them right this second! <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/10/outfit-of-day-welcome-back-old-friend.html" target="_blank">I reviewed</a> back in 2022 if you're curious. They're truly comfortable and just the right length. I'm also wearing <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79Hi" target="_blank">my Pikolinos boots</a> which are very comfortable and decently cute and only pair of boots my dumb foot will currently allow. I am curious about <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79FL" target="_blank">this style</a>, which is a bit taller and might work in place of the Chelsea boots I can't currently wear.</p><p>But okay, let's talk about the leather jacket. Its an <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b8m31" target="_blank">AllSaints Belvedere jacket</a> I found on TheRealReal because <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79F8" target="_blank">my other AllSaints jacket</a> is currently, um, extremely tight. This one fits perfectly and I can wear a thin sweater under it, no problem. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtH9IMfjGdxlLEFVqLEcpabsUTU6861mZTer78yLnrPMJOtiFdjQSQx22ZPPHNTrrQ-ByF-Uhn7d_eelmnXUfIzjnWjBPG8VsNMixPf9DElekZnxvuR_4o36lK18TPK7I6O_Kb8SFYsUlvHblG8ARmDEtKHVLcP1YWrbv2BXS3k5E0Zk3Hr10icH3eWEW8/s3088/scarf).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtH9IMfjGdxlLEFVqLEcpabsUTU6861mZTer78yLnrPMJOtiFdjQSQx22ZPPHNTrrQ-ByF-Uhn7d_eelmnXUfIzjnWjBPG8VsNMixPf9DElekZnxvuR_4o36lK18TPK7I6O_Kb8SFYsUlvHblG8ARmDEtKHVLcP1YWrbv2BXS3k5E0Zk3Hr10icH3eWEW8/s320/scarf).jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>My scarf (<a href="https://www.libertylondon.com/us/mantra-wool-scarf-000767569.html" target="_blank">this is it</a> in a different colorway) was an impulse purchase at <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79Fl" target="_blank">Liberty of London</a>. It was on sale and there was only one left but they still steamed it for me and packed it up like a gift. I wore it for the rest of the trip, even the part where I had to sleep on the floor in JFK because we missed our flight. SO FANCY. </p><p>Finally, that bag. It's the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+sA2o9sx0eSqArnhPUWZDxA" target="_blank">Mulberry Amberley</a> (mine is <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79J0" target="_blank">in oxblood</a>) and was a London purchase that was definitely on sale. HOWEVER, do not casually wander into the Mulberry flagship store in London and think you're not buying something because you absolutely will and you will love it and carry it A LOT because cost per wear and all that shit. Okay, on to my second "favorites" outfit:</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-mxWztKj7nU1mEGXbc8uFgNDR6Nj9Uo6rpxxiU65SgIKpU9NQeBCRNowSN-P_VRAYQD1GhYz6zx9hwjH6MrcfegroZbnX1Ov4OZUCRx3ZANmoElE8o58jc8kiZLBjgS89ah-E-gdlcI8Dku55ltV-_OMMseLale2WCMBMz3cnJRXzaXnKPqc9-yYiGhp/s3494/fave%20fit2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3494" data-original-width="1854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-mxWztKj7nU1mEGXbc8uFgNDR6Nj9Uo6rpxxiU65SgIKpU9NQeBCRNowSN-P_VRAYQD1GhYz6zx9hwjH6MrcfegroZbnX1Ov4OZUCRx3ZANmoElE8o58jc8kiZLBjgS89ah-E-gdlcI8Dku55ltV-_OMMseLale2WCMBMz3cnJRXzaXnKPqc9-yYiGhp/w340-h640/fave%20fit2.jpg" width="340" /></a></div><p>Now, I talked about my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79Ls" target="_blank">striped Everlane sweater</a> a few entries ago and it's still my #1 favorite sweater that I wear way, way too often. (And it's currently <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79Ls" target="_blank">on sale</a>!) Oh, Everlane. I quit you and you drag me back with cashmere and stripes. It's a great sweater - somehow boxy and slightly cropped but still hangs just right? It's magic and I just really love it, if you can't tell. </p><p>I'm wearing it with my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79ML" target="_blank">patch pocket jeans from Madewell</a> which are getting quite a bit of wear. They are trendy but in a fun, not-too-young kind of way, I hope. Just to keep things extremely grown up and serious, I'm wearing them with my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b79NW" target="_blank">Comme des Garçons PLAY Converse</a> which are so cute and spark all kinds of joy. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTx1kyPWXTshx0SEwSMvUCI4Vi3tn7iQ_E4DgpEwb1T-92kJkzzZU2GHkImm3e4hoqslruDWm-lcX9_r4vvGyUFnbpkJi61OkW_gHa5et_UZ2pQdNtEOHYSVla1HltslA1BtmOJ7P6H2ZkF2hIgxyEz_8Rrnx7qSVQQ94dPneBLiMwqIFejizZcS6I2_V/s2818/sneaks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2818" data-original-width="1846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTx1kyPWXTshx0SEwSMvUCI4Vi3tn7iQ_E4DgpEwb1T-92kJkzzZU2GHkImm3e4hoqslruDWm-lcX9_r4vvGyUFnbpkJi61OkW_gHa5et_UZ2pQdNtEOHYSVla1HltslA1BtmOJ7P6H2ZkF2hIgxyEz_8Rrnx7qSVQQ94dPneBLiMwqIFejizZcS6I2_V/s320/sneaks.jpg" width="210" /></a></p><p>My necklaces are my favorite weird bird skull from <a href="https://paxtongate.com/collections/necklaces?page=1" target="_blank">Paxton Gate</a> and my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1513200592/aaa-flashy-hand-knotted-labradorite?ref=share_v4_lx" target="_blank">labradorite necklace</a> from Etsy. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNr2RwMngZKsqMhdctu39wSUyQs933MMO2D_kVOTe2tPwxsPf5eIKuPQ3JzVg8dVrfygM39gKdn6h6bb1_vG6A0t1xoEwRijfCiQXpix9Uj_7IiUcHFvHjDn01pL_1Rg-gMvUDUZvbbwfZLQmvAsws72IyXtSpHU-4iNKn2aO6Rd9Xk3EScMpW4VRox7Ys/s3088/necklaces.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNr2RwMngZKsqMhdctu39wSUyQs933MMO2D_kVOTe2tPwxsPf5eIKuPQ3JzVg8dVrfygM39gKdn6h6bb1_vG6A0t1xoEwRijfCiQXpix9Uj_7IiUcHFvHjDn01pL_1Rg-gMvUDUZvbbwfZLQmvAsws72IyXtSpHU-4iNKn2aO6Rd9Xk3EScMpW4VRox7Ys/s320/necklaces.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>So, that's it. I'm really trying to use and enjoy what I have and stop being so wanty all the time. It's sort of working? Sort of. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-51883760419904922272024-01-24T06:00:00.000-08:002024-01-24T20:33:25.742-08:00January: The Absolute Worst. <p>Listen, January is my birth month so I'm allowed to talk shit about how lame it is. Oh, freezing rain? Sleety snow? <i>More</i> freezing rain? Everyone is sick? COOL. WINTER IS <i>SO GREAT</i>. (But seriously, you winter-loving weirdoes. Why do you like it? What's to like?)</p><p>Despite my bad attitude I do have some new things to tell you about that I like very much. For context, I spent the last two weeks of 2023 unable to walk (yes, again) because I had foot surgery (yes, again. But this one was to remove the hardware installed during the first one.) During this time I did a lot of reading and watched too much TV. I also bought some stuff because what else could I do? <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b609g" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1050" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-z1-9w5VAnTs6gWnxi9RReSJbc6tdBKWNpmg74ioaW7Jm2PUNiqXewF-1LA1fsFuzAdCpX_-gA5S3igkNxWJ48ewRa2euWbOewRR0q_GFTf45cqrCcGC-aesTS9SOheCkdaQdHpJdo4dSmdqz15B3ln8_EbCL-3ZRL-mPdBXN5OAhXA486QHukClZ1nZP/w400-h250/normal%20rules.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Book of Weird Ass Short Stories<br /></b>If you've never read any Kate Atkinson maybe don't start with <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b609g" target="_blank">Normal Rules Don't Apply</a></i> (start <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iTS" target="_blank">here</a> instead) because even for her, it's weird. If you're already a fan, absolutely go for it. Technically this is a collection of short stories, which I don't generally go for, but all the stories intertwine and interconnect in that devious way Atkinson has and it's dark and apocalyptic and <i>beautifully</i> written. Plus, the actual hardback is gorgeous so this is not one for your Kindle. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iTB" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="207" data-original-width="422" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheQ70B087J_7yo7zEV7sReZ-sQ91tRjbzaXoy6R5kJWoasD9bq_qiy5B6V2drNR-Yq6fl2Ezvs8CapsmtsoVC58s1sMMQRE0-9fCdI6prpyw7kraHH-wBIFNe7Wv3XWBeXL_nyGMXklvOa15UxkS7uFsiVlU0VoW6NlNaLu06i9dZ3Lh_CJ61N3beivfEq/w400-h196/the%20other%20mothers.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Twisty Mom Thriller That I Liked Just Fine</b><br />If you want a twisty thriller page-turner of a read, Katherine Faulkner's new book <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iTB" target="_blank">The Other Mothers</a></i> is definitely that. Overall it was a compelling page-turner, though I found the ending a bit too explainy (she ran out show and went for tell.) Also, I am not a mom so some of the play-group nuance didn't hit but I still enjoyed reading it. Her first book, <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iTI" target="_blank">Greenwich Park</a></i> (which I wrote about here), was also a fun, twisty read and both books are perfect for a sick day or a vacation read. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-super-models/umc.cmc.1jvelve41wn4nv2fl4v2u8rgj?mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS20191085_1-674499138900-c&mttnsubkw=156656637487__djkmiq2y_&mttnsubplmnt=_adext_" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="989" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDH0Ppeq9jQ6iINMxEOc_iudA_w39pSZtlTaoVQmzuDJ7UKWx3vPo2l8PRXkiKKHDWcnQP73B3o5PCSt0nyF3cFXyOVp2POmErE2rlqKWctCxC3zRdNdMipOY93Z8aQq_IvIIhAGPc-1fjqQsgsReYTRFFORoFARD_Se-9hxz0-WPJTNvRlzMzSDnj3evf/w400-h138/super%20models.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Documentary That's Pure 90s Girl Nostalgia</b><br />Y'all, as a 90s-era young adult there are not enough words to explain how huge the supermodels were at that time. They were very much a part of the culture of the time in good ways and bad. <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/the-super-models/umc.cmc.1jvelve41wn4nv2fl4v2u8rgj?mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS20191085_1-674499138900-c&mttnsubkw=156656637487__djkmiq2y_&mttnsubplmnt=_adext_" target="_blank">The Super Models</a> documentary on Apple+ is so freaking great - a real hit of Gen-X culture and nostalgia. Plus, you get <a href="https://youtu.be/diYAc7gB-0A?si=mXizuVNuAyzIh87_" target="_blank">the George Michael video</a>! Vivienne Westwood! Todd Oldham! Marc Jacobs! I just freaking loved it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iT4" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="591" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBq634apnCTBAa9VQNDZyKN8e3CmV0wgdvEInhYuxFl5FjgL4GNQj73-1K62HZmaelCpKOfXMqTvU-scRJgaECFXTZjdJxhORebvZxDAQ76De38j40e_uo7H5veD91MiA31aglUFfgNxa4S0KqPZHCN_UDxdcpiLYvLmEbA3Vrh_51GGhc9ZBE0d6uP9mC/w400-h228/cruella.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Crazy Movie I Somehow Missed<br /></b>I'm not much of a Disney person so when <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iT4" target="_blank">Cruella</a> came out, I didn't pay much attention. Then I saw a very clip of it online with Emma Thompson being deliciously campy and mean so I decided it might be fun. Y'ALL. I had no idea. No idea! This is a wild fashion movie and a little bit punk rock. I mean, London in the 70s! Liberty of London! Emma Stone! That weird guy from Fleabag! A dog dressed as a rat! Incredible costumes! An amazing soundtrack! suffice to say I loved it. If you're snowed in or home sick and haven't seen it, I highly recommend it for a weirdly wonderful good time. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b65JJ" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="412" data-original-width="1034" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN8xNZGkzVyDWW2cAM0wqcNYb8GMSTmDYfAIxhc9ZYyDMRpCS7JM27Cgy4ncN9gPy-WwsH5O5HHRwinExdFkMmofx3q9c5LSEcvSnw4Kx-QMfIQqDyNXCrb0sFd5G3W29AXC_9sYSvgQzsPdzrr8n8Gww1bRi9JaOd5K3eovlY4At0-3hknRKtxLf9O2e9/w400-h160/love%20tee3.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>I Found My Perfect T-Shirt</b><br />This will be disappointing for some but I found the perfect long-sleeve crewneck cotton tee and it's the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b65JJ" target="_blank">Lululemon Love tee</a>. I know. I <i>KNOW</i>. I'm sorry. But its so perfect! This is not a thin and droopy tissue tee, this Pima cotton/lycra tee has enough shape and heft that you can wear it by itself but it also layers nicely under a sweater. I went with my normal size and it fits perfectly - skims the body without being clingy. I've thrifted a few of the short sleeve Lululemon tees and they are great but it's SO hard to find a good long sleeved tee. I bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b65JB" target="_blank">one in black</a> and now I'm thinking about <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b65KB" target="_blank">this striped version</a>. (I'm so predictable.) PS. I also bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7iVe" target="_blank">this hoodie</a> which I was Very Not Sure About and then I started wearing it around and now it's my favorite stupid hoodie. What can you do? The heart wants the hoodie it wants. <br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7imH" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="355" data-original-width="685" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPqhM8oTKNsI6PjAR4PhNhywtCJh-dJONAQXqvarea71FjLVjOIq8MZx9Yw4LvUhvN2pXT3aMi7SvzRb8LLFTJ7EXhkAf9N7rSjvkP1lQmJmgmaK0dCuaXDwHJIywFFOKJLhjkccCHvMJVYhrgCxFSzw-hANv6e-EVbaNNoxwfzo05274C2OSIE1Ox19j/w400-h208/lash%20idole.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>My New Favorite(?) Mascara </b><br />I'll be frank: "favorite mascara" is a tenuous category because mascara can start good and go very bad or start bad and then get better with a bit of age. It's true, right? But whatever, my current-as-of-this-month favorite is <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b7imH" target="_blank">Lancôme Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara</a>. I got the mini size and so far it's a great everyday option. The wand is fairly small and curved so you can get even your puniest lashes covered and it's nicely lengthening without being crazy dramatic and it was still hanging in after a late afternoon workout. <p></p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-6374091810299443572023-12-23T13:18:00.000-08:002023-12-23T13:18:50.971-08:00A Few Dumb Things I've Bought. <p>My apologies for this being incredibly un-exciting, but I bought a few items of winter clothing that I've basically been wearing like a uniform and I thought I'd post about them. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52Ao" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1404" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFP8M1WofmlLvX6bj1mPcaYHtFHrKHFJ-p_cGcGukuCXAWGF_FoxfcQ8yYLOMsDaj1uxmNh9iKQr0WkexYkUukVYzeb5ppa52Vvh4t6kTuK5g7FWVxz-H9diJ2iQmTqNUMhfthok_DGt-0qDwAm40hy0EL0VeIuxp8hELiJy3zTUGZgIrXTj7GNSFsJN2i/w334-h400/everlane.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><p>I actually posted an IG story about this sweater because I like it so much which kind of pisses me off. I boycotted Everlane successfully for several years and then started looking for the perfect slightly cropped striped sweater and goddammit, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52Ao" target="_blank">the perfect one</a> kept popping up and it was stupid Everlane. UGH. FINE. I ordered it with a discount and it's really good. I'm sorry. I give up. Everlane, you win. It's just the right amount of cropped and boxy so it falls in that casual way without looking too oversized. I got a medium and that size works well for me. And, its nice, soft cashmere which doesn't hurt.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52y9" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1166" data-original-width="932" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZI-i7x6wjZxny7pPUw0w7JeMSIJiylDEIGCWisc_Aw0-okmLphipYBeEmMq6pfHdOFAM0mxbKQIm4TQANjVoK1RoYLuwPfyPZFm4BBx_eHicT5b4kLEP8fuo-RACYgGpNcH85CMZrejqG0CJ4FjY2S4HvIEUE62B2ztKsxcGBLBeVxk53a7GiefRtIFDh/w320-h400/quince%20sweater.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>I also ordered another <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52y9" target="_blank">Quince $50 cashmere sweater</a> because they had a nice moss green and I got a large instead of my usual medium because I wanted a bit more slouch in this one. It's so nice! The perfect green. Here's the thing about these sweaters - they aren't high-end cashmere and yes, the will pill. But, for $50 it's still softer and nicer than that $98 acrylic blend sweater that's tempting you at Madewell. I promise. And you can wash them! Handwash or wash on delicate, roll in a towel to get the water out and then flat to dry. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52Ap" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1460" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUFHrTG5KwGo0-9_2PWLnb-OC0aXsMQiXvPyC4IXsOxXtYbYYC4jPpJRW7Uvz6u5uV3FBW1PIQ5fECQT5szi100WgLD05jV_1qwe8MEOBEsT8vpJGvsaBKkuS8yMoVtQ56-RdkRwXL7qhGiGbRjmIGS9tKHIkH09JsHUs-Dd9NhagXNLEtmdplIpktJUj/w320-h400/athleta.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Remember <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/02/review-athleta-whisper-featherless.html" target="_blank">this Athleta Whisper jacket</a>? I finally bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b52Ap" target="_blank">the parka version in black</a> and Y'ALL. It is the perfect coat for the PNW winters and for travel because it's really lightweight yet still warm. Plus, it has a hood and it's water resistant enough to handle a little bit of rain. Athleta will be having a sale soon so hang tight and pounce on this when it's marked down. Also, I think it runs a size big but it depends on how much layering you want to allow for. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+vs8QIwKQibUVuRknLZybWw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBRo3pANgI-rmv-gRKokVa_3kYpBi3vki1hyJq0x3yaXFf8raWyi9rAbDhwF4pk8_rnR8stTfjpqrM3_mj0SpxPszD6qPrhD7A5e2uynIksQ6kLNWfgTRF__vCskhpdgMZVjidzj-HH19zoVEIoBwKOxZprMT6HvWI0aTdJsOxlQAj8JY6shrxKpH9dqev/w400-h400/uniglo%20top2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Finally, I'm sure I've posted about these before but Uniqlo makes the best under-sweater layers! I can't wear wool or cashmere next to my skin so I always wear a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+vs8QIwKQibUVuRknLZybWw" target="_blank">Heattech top</a> as a base layer. They disappear under a sweater and will also keep you warm. They have a ton of <a href="https://rstyle.me/+CEBMdPPx6lXk15i-T8GUwg" target="_blank">styles and colors</a> and they're on sale right this second! </p><p>That's it for now! Tell me what you've gotten lately that you love, even if it's <a href="https://rstyle.me/+HUix_sqs9Wt3rBcZodPOHQ" target="_blank">that Madewell sweater</a> (which is cute, I'll admit.)</p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-82354482120584767232023-12-14T05:47:00.000-08:002023-12-14T05:47:37.409-08:00Stuff I Like: Not A Gift Guide.<p>Somehow it’s mid-December and I am, as always, shocked. Shocked! It’s like how PMS takes me by surprise every single month. (Hm, why do I suddenly feel like everything is doomed? *looks at calendar* Ooooohhhh, right.) Anyway, here we are and for the first time in more than 10 years I’m not posting gift guides. I mean, honestly, how many <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5FF1" target="_blank">cute dang Anthro ornaments</a> can I throw at you? (Apparently, at least one.) </p><p>Okay, so instead of a gift guide you don’t actually want, shall I tell you about some holiday-ish stuff I’m enjoying right now? And maybe a few suggestions? Yes? Okay:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5Grx" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="296" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3HnD-2MaCaxJzcz1JXh29WRzWYLU8S5yEoqmlXas40-m7clT0FOwxHw9Q5JgCl8tm28PsPqPFSTT0qklJCJQ0Nmf0K_fjt7RHjtci2QkvFj0oT_zcmA8U1WaenZnI5LGeJEytDFwQpBvGC4oqi2sGcqS1VPnjOheLsKHRrx3xOqkOFDwCY3wC05KiHu8/w400-h291/this%20time%20next%20year2.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Book Marianne Recommended</b><br />How did I not know about Sophie Cousens? Marianne recommended <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5Grx" target="_blank">This Time Next Year</a></i> which is delightful and funny in the manner of Mhairi McFarlane or Jenny Colgan. Light and easy to read, but also well-written. And, it’s going to be a movie with <a href="https://deadline.com/2023/04/emily-paris-lucien-laviscount-sophie-cookson-this-time-next-year-movie-1235337901/" target="_blank">the hot guy from Emily in Paris</a> which should be a good time. It’s not really a Christmas book (more of a New Year's Eve thing) so if you’re looking for that, <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2021/12/monday-mood-few-good-christmasywinter.html" target="_blank">I made some recommendations</a> a few years back.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+APT5RloRrxRlR5xH3nk-jA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="484" data-original-width="689" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Fzy4nBejqpMscZoOzQMaR1yCmBPG_EdQBvy-Mi-tUIurfhy-TRfCt_8s9J_hOg1M9ZY3VP8Gly8WZ8gTekpJDwlCdmw7g9yeq27E6xL5w1P4awZmoZ1z9gg_DMeRIFSAFUgv80Q6VLmuTKlS_mmEWlB3NADfl0hVLtYgGYjHCuZqGbBHIqXq9OF8uJBY/s320/frasier%20fir.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><b>This Is The Only Candle You Need<br /></b>Listen, if you want a truly amazing Christmas tree candle? You want the Thymes Frasier Fir candle. Trust me, this is <i>THE ONE</i>. It’s not super expensive it's pretty and it’s excellent quality. I bought <a href="https://rstyle.me/+PPPh6Eor7R6uyzQ9ZIaDPw" target="_blank">this one</a> which has a nice glow as it burns down but it also comes in <a href="https://rstyle.me/+APT5RloRrxRlR5xH3nk-jA" target="_blank">a bunch of sizes and container options</a>. It’s 100% worth it. <br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+txlV_gUcnbPnf7kUuxdQMw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="602" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhza0biUa3wZTEdb9u1LcRxkprtXD4XPh9K1cIsGm28gJTmgBjsxFu2IJCdPig6op4r_UFOOKvGRLKGPOcZ3nlsWxHtFP44Ra5YWAQ56UiX9yksnoWp_XJStQjZvD4_ugIsoklzG3-QFY8w4w0QiZBXht7FyS1y1Plu36xwkZdnGTVhdVE0rqcCj13ITyhb/w400-h240/liberty.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>This Thing I Bought Myself<br /></b>While in London I spent a happy few hours at <a href="https://rstyle.me/+mzVscKJKPFvxFA_1ofRHFw" target="_blank">Liberty of London</a> touching literally everything I could get my paws on. I bought a few gifts for other people and also bought <a href="https://rstyle.me/+txlV_gUcnbPnf7kUuxdQMw" target="_blank">this pretty Iphis print wallet</a> for myself. I’m going to wrap it up and put it under the tree because I’m a weirdo like that. Anyway, it’s compact and beautiful and I love it. <br /><br /></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5GqJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="337" data-original-width="563" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TvvFZofkfV7F1ki-Ujxpflxpg-CkTCvK2JYBqGkdg6H3bDsh-7ma4aa5tK-frYGffQdtJkzOlS0ditn6VUNe-17tVyKCqIb0URHKiPgIP1x7UGfFm4pg3NOAazH9cb4Dj-BowO3q_RSSqlM46CZuLUoeQ-X4JdVWLySSYFLaUmG41xFr4IosA0RIQJga/w400-h240/cat%20thing.png" width="400" /></a></p><p><b>This Thing I Might Buy Myself<br /></b>Okay, here’s <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5GqJ" target="_blank">a jaunty little cat</a> that will hold my AirPods on my desk if I’m not using them. Um, but why tho. Also, I love it. But why. Do I need this? I absolutely do not. Do I want this? Of course I do.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5FIS" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="205" data-original-width="399" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH2VZ_Yu-SOMzOAgT654Q6HzsclEut5SIUoaagOcIKot4snMboztdX6BNimtg969MzFB2EjpKUTcPARr8xHb7NBhHylF1JodfPXXra3czsZxAawUVdGX9q1DnL5WKxH-OW5JHPBop9nuKhRNSEPcEOFsJHQ645bYBmqk64EPnuk-zWPyDawQvSidXadlgJ/w400-h205/cd%20ab.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Thing Marianne Gave Me That I Still Love</b><br />I posted about the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5FIS" target="_blank">Dior Crème Abricot Strengthening Nail Care</a> a while ago and wanted to give an update: I continue to love it. It's such a <i>thing</i> and makes a very luxe gift. The packaging is fancy-pretty and it's just a really nice product. Best of all, it falls in that excellent gift category of "thing people might not buy for themselves" and right now it's under $30!<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5Grj" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="657" data-original-width="1083" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoHXAqGta9IG8oAhVmuM5HQv-HyUyzFyE6RvnBDF5F_gdD9pdXv3mbW9p6A4jBGr8myCzBq7XNRNEnE2fz3TVbyTxWzKMb5uJFM7VVFpHuf5xguyWxzEpZCCVOJvdr1EJxe9cnUv7WSce2wPkfQNLSKTrQob6RovCbuvkIQLtlRiEYahH-vZgd-QtTTXop/w400-h243/gym%20sock.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><b>Welcome to Adrien’s Sock Corner<br /></b>Look, I know I just talked about Smartwool socks but I didn’t see <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5Grj" target="_blank">this exact pair</a> and now I want them (so pretty!) and I think you should know about them too in case you also want them. YOU ARE WELCOME. Happy Holidays, y'all! </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-11861894865859737642023-11-28T06:00:00.000-08:002023-11-28T06:00:00.150-08:00Stuff I Like: Winter I Guess.<p>I just got back from our Thanksgiving week trip (Edinburgh and London!) and I'm having a BAD case of the Sunday Scaries. Wheee. I wanted to squeeze in a November post but I've just been too busy to pull it together and now it's nearly December. What happened? How is this possible? Anyway, I pulled it together here's some stuff I've really been liking lately:<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq75XPZHphtCYDWQZIRQEHmYNZzUUAHCvNd4oFKRg_2aplQpwwCuyVgLGvIuLE9rQC_vRRv7Lcs8dEmnbxJ5055xxMQerB_vq7lNUdOCdDQlV2Pwo30kmQxNDcc2K4kgDcaaFPUOtqdIm1qg262lMgGROJ1-hpVLRMWx0VcKHYvt7cD3cX_kz_yI-HK6G/s710/sockscrop.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="327" data-original-width="710" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBq75XPZHphtCYDWQZIRQEHmYNZzUUAHCvNd4oFKRg_2aplQpwwCuyVgLGvIuLE9rQC_vRRv7Lcs8dEmnbxJ5055xxMQerB_vq7lNUdOCdDQlV2Pwo30kmQxNDcc2K4kgDcaaFPUOtqdIm1qg262lMgGROJ1-hpVLRMWx0VcKHYvt7cD3cX_kz_yI-HK6G/w400-h184/sockscrop.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Yearly Thing Where I Get Excited About Socks</b><br />Y'all know I'm a sock fiend and I've been a big Bombas fan forever but I recently bought some <a href="https://rstyle.me/+MCohre6yZZkNkSXHGz5sXg" target="_blank">Smartwool socks</a> and dang, they are a game changer. Socks are not exactly <i>exciting</i> but once you start upgrading your sock drawer it's hard to go back. I got a few pairs of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4Q6N" target="_blank">this style</a> and they are delightful. Warm without being bulky, not at all itchy and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4Q7t" target="_blank">this pair</a>, my striped favorite, is <i>very</i> cute worn with Birkenstock clogs or peeking out of boots.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIA214oxmxKIFwPNgxqkKXWDadj1VhZAlJTg9hiZWq5gHT3oUa00rHj-VTioLCNuDMRgbU8cv9eMg9JhkoQAZpCHyIpMTfN2NX2x-mYFhgM92fgLqWTa5r3qrybpGQHzNeTmia9kY2y_gW5DGvUL4nf0J9g1f4b41EEumHhEi_-PZrmYtpfeAl8nzxs276/s832/sad%20light.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="832" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIA214oxmxKIFwPNgxqkKXWDadj1VhZAlJTg9hiZWq5gHT3oUa00rHj-VTioLCNuDMRgbU8cv9eMg9JhkoQAZpCHyIpMTfN2NX2x-mYFhgM92fgLqWTa5r3qrybpGQHzNeTmia9kY2y_gW5DGvUL4nf0J9g1f4b41EEumHhEi_-PZrmYtpfeAl8nzxs276/w400-h204/sad%20light.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>A Gift Idea For The Summer Person In Your Life</b><br />I've <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/10/stuff-i-like-decorative-gourd-season.html" target="_blank">written before</a> about my love of the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4QWB" target="_blank">Verilux light</a> to combat season affective disorder but there are other options, like <a href="https://www.amazon.com/VUSIHOO%C2%AE-Light-Adjustable-Brightness-Relaxation/dp/B0BFNRXVKR/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=verilux&qid=1701112001&sr=8-27&th=1" target="_blank">this cute moon light</a> that's both useful and attractive and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RRS" target="_blank">this one that's an alarm clock</a> that wakes you up with a sunrise. The SAD lamp is one of those things you don't realize you need until you start using it regularly and then you're like..."Wait. You mean I don't have to live with a sad doom cloud hanging over me all winter? Cool." <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/how-long-wash-face" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="619" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVHybmLJVEKE7eDVl521E12sP-6YlPwYsfBbBIvDQt6y2Enu9IKvm02sCAr5leP4AKfVJVB5XfMRNZbPzGy0jvcb-55lTyliJO0asrZPAIK4MkRPGzbvBS4sLyEHXdM_LNVBnGB613tDrQ500OJEp7-g0GoAWYNC2iEk7k53OCeaKzJu_mEPQm9yLmUOa/w400-h243/skincare.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Skincare Tip That's A Real DUH Moment<br /></b>I read a skincare tip recent that was so stupidly obvious that I couldn't believe I hadn't thought of it. I mean, it's free, simple and really effective. Are you ready? Here it is: <i><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/beauty-skin-care/how-long-wash-face" target="_blank">Wash your face for a full 60 Seconds</a></i>. What? How was I not already doing this? But of course I tried it immediately. I double cleanse, starting with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4Q0r" target="_blank">my favorite oil cleanser</a>* and set a timer on my phone because a minute is actually a good chunk of time. I really get in there and massage the cleanser gently around my face so it has time to work. I started doing this every night last month and was legit surprised at how much better my skin looks. Amazing. *I bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4QW9" target="_blank">this balm cleanser</a> on vacation and it's really good, inexpensive and also works well as a first cleanse. Bonus tip: buy a couple of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RVL" target="_blank">sets of inexpensive cotton washcloths</a> and use a fresh one every day. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5yN69oHjGbsGknr7WWmSCTHyhrTURK5Q-7852jdgWkbHGHVzKA-K2R6exfi8CQjJlNR76KMvI-GKjFNdtwaeHrurPOsEZ4Mm7dcWqxaT7-paPA0mHHwGSLhwOYxDvP4Ln7N-7_X3CNqKKv2DsSoYLE2Fdlh_mDnlmA97g5sEWAuH3PH-Fpd2IbDCRLu6/s1024/quiz%20lady.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie5yN69oHjGbsGknr7WWmSCTHyhrTURK5Q-7852jdgWkbHGHVzKA-K2R6exfi8CQjJlNR76KMvI-GKjFNdtwaeHrurPOsEZ4Mm7dcWqxaT7-paPA0mHHwGSLhwOYxDvP4Ln7N-7_X3CNqKKv2DsSoYLE2Fdlh_mDnlmA97g5sEWAuH3PH-Fpd2IbDCRLu6/w400-h225/quiz%20lady.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Movie That's a Pure Delight.<br /></b>It's been a few weeks since I watched it but <a href="https://www.hulu.com/movie/quiz-lady-7eddb1d7-1ff3-474a-9db7-8d708fc1308a" target="_blank">Quiz Lady on Hulu</a> is still making me laugh. It's the goofiest movie I've seen in a long time and I loved it. It's got everything: Sandra Oh in a goofy role, Awkwafina in a straight role, Jason Schwartzman at his smarmy best and a real surprise - Will Ferrell playing a sweet, sincere game show host. Just go watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OzaexEqDa8" target="_blank">the trailer</a> and add it to your list. It's not life changing or anything but it is a low-stakes fun watch. <br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RIE" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="325" data-original-width="628" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix6x15VaIrRmW_1TvMJ6aIXLWnMzuZ97zYgNQ8P37zsK4EfosqUrzFufQla5e45m2EOWJwJKl6l2BU43XRqUC-vtK3seKtv8BI7ZmyyOwHEBk5uPwJxacKphpSQSGPjYcIICdt5RrI17BA6JNXbisRgO9O1kBh1BCgd-Wd8EuGFyJy2UyNFrqgidWqsZaL/w400-h208/bookshop.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Long List of Reading Recs</b> (I'm on a roll!)<br />After a long run of DNFs and disappointing reads, I have found bunch of good books. Hits include: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RIE" target="_blank"><i>Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop</i> by Jenny Colgan</a> a sequel to <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RK1" target="_blank">The Christmas Bookshop</a></i> which <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2021/12/for-me-i-shouldnt-have.html">I wrote about</a> a couple of years ago. I like the first one best but the sequel was really fun to read while I was in Edinburgh! Last month I read <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RLU" target="_blank"><i>The Quiet Tenant</i> by Clémence Michallon</a> which was creepy and dark but very satisfying. I also re-read <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RXr" target="_blank"><i>In the Woods</i> by Tana French</a>, my favorite of all her books. I’ve read probably three or four times now and I get something new out of each time. If you read it and was mad about the ending, consider a re-read. She subtly gives some real hints about the older mystery. Just saying. Currently I’m reading <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b4RJA" target="_blank"><i>The Guest</i> by Emma Cline</a> (did one of you recommend it?) and so far I’m into it. </p><p>That's it for now! As always, please let me know in the comments what stuff you're liking - books, candles, socks, whatever. I'm here for it. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-58512485558027711822023-10-30T06:00:00.008-07:002023-11-30T14:13:07.268-08:00Review: Quince Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater.<p>OhhhhKAY. I am seriously sorry it's taken me a million blog years to actually review <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3afU" target="_blank">this dang Quince cardigan</a> but I've been busy taking really terrible photos. Like, this first pic was just to show my friends how f'ing crazy oversized the size medium was and clearly was not meant for public consumption but I already sent the sweater back so here we are: </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ii-e5qd4q9DyO044sSDQgDH3HfsRWBZiNNRpPRnTZotd5ptwIV7dQpZ1zEpHBKRG3igaI7oNEacRzJQkMLSXVVzXM9Ybhlg8-wy3KL7HfZ-gg10amUD68pPT8bTwVaj1zr3COu1Uj3owR2A2POAE4C8T5H5jtZBFzuaVjC-l2S76s_9NWZ_U3CfK8auv/s1473/light%20gray%20cardi.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="748" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ii-e5qd4q9DyO044sSDQgDH3HfsRWBZiNNRpPRnTZotd5ptwIV7dQpZ1zEpHBKRG3igaI7oNEacRzJQkMLSXVVzXM9Ybhlg8-wy3KL7HfZ-gg10amUD68pPT8bTwVaj1zr3COu1Uj3owR2A2POAE4C8T5H5jtZBFzuaVjC-l2S76s_9NWZ_U3CfK8auv/w324-h640/light%20gray%20cardi.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3afU" target="_blank">Quince Mongolian Cashmere Oversized Boyfriend Cardigan Sweater </a>in size medium. It's weighty and ridiculously soft but oversized to a point of being ridiculous. I look like I'm being eaten alive by cashmere: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rYoLnrqRFP7ZL95RRUWBxe24xGYrP-cS93Dwt8Q_gIYZonLdTuR_zsMNDGk44eCfdOejufPrOUqZ5qSZPzEh-zJ2dmG25EIaRp3uerAV3hggc22FoYbWBh_0XSURg8ZyUEpEAi6ozgnHMCAykLYFHRO8xaSsx9HwFo42FfboAVJewaCchRB-Xjja3Tp7/s1280/light%20gray2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="944" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rYoLnrqRFP7ZL95RRUWBxe24xGYrP-cS93Dwt8Q_gIYZonLdTuR_zsMNDGk44eCfdOejufPrOUqZ5qSZPzEh-zJ2dmG25EIaRp3uerAV3hggc22FoYbWBh_0XSURg8ZyUEpEAi6ozgnHMCAykLYFHRO8xaSsx9HwFo42FfboAVJewaCchRB-Xjja3Tp7/w295-h400/light%20gray2.jpg" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But, it was so soft and cozy and such a good cold-weather WFH piece that I exchanged it for the small (in the charcoal grey because...reasons. I don't know.). I'm way happier with this one:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYmJ1YRJ7M5Aqfw3pRTqFio3XKSPIF5d5Q4ni6ybmFqFnAJ6EZL1pO2uLZQqvwcvBBkxDm6XOdqmsvzjlsPA7wvVq4Ocn6lffJ-6WJR9Xk1RONCoRsfIAAE3WdMnbqvSOtbtnkg0S9He4MiJOGgAvZOMddZrHxs5CfeSBuhPd1m67mR8Agw-QxaWzfgXM/s1494/cardi%20front2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1494" data-original-width="686" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYmJ1YRJ7M5Aqfw3pRTqFio3XKSPIF5d5Q4ni6ybmFqFnAJ6EZL1pO2uLZQqvwcvBBkxDm6XOdqmsvzjlsPA7wvVq4Ocn6lffJ-6WJR9Xk1RONCoRsfIAAE3WdMnbqvSOtbtnkg0S9He4MiJOGgAvZOMddZrHxs5CfeSBuhPd1m67mR8Agw-QxaWzfgXM/w294-h640/cardi%20front2.jpg" width="294" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's still perfectly oversized and delightfully unflattering but it doesn't feel overwhelming and the sleeves are the perfect length for me. If you have long arms, the sleeves might be short if you size down too much, just FYI. Also, it's holding up fine and isn't pilling much so far. (I maintain that <i>all</i> cashmere pills, it's just a matter of time.) If you're curious about the rest, I'm wearing my cardigan with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3aeL" target="_blank">these Madewell jeans</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3af4" target="_blank">this Quince top</a>. My boots are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3aeG" target="_blank">Pikolinos Granada</a> and they're from my favorite local comfort shoe store because that's my life now. They're cute, though, right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One last look at the cardigan, which even in the size small buttons up with plenty of room to spare:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn81pJFUxcs7Sog7ltKDF-v52N3u6gO-eaRW3v5CWViAi24_7P1vQj38ujHiy7jKtscKDiHaXRj_KeocslTn2ZZu53HhjeyCQwLHxoYsFw_gpRUkDC-xpqAY9FMaYzhi-sQhoAowZ6EB9zp2q-v9JpG4wvBY09WAe4keuCQHb2q-XCXLU8MGRk6bVKBeWs/s1280/Close%20front.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="748" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn81pJFUxcs7Sog7ltKDF-v52N3u6gO-eaRW3v5CWViAi24_7P1vQj38ujHiy7jKtscKDiHaXRj_KeocslTn2ZZu53HhjeyCQwLHxoYsFw_gpRUkDC-xpqAY9FMaYzhi-sQhoAowZ6EB9zp2q-v9JpG4wvBY09WAe4keuCQHb2q-XCXLU8MGRk6bVKBeWs/w234-h400/Close%20front.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I doubt I'd ever wear it like this but it's nice that I can if I feel like it. Finally, I wanted to share my best recent Etsy purchase:</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkJu4ueq2dr6hfWDf9EIVC7tDkA8A6BbOu6iHXm-xT5frhvvcKPQseX7eGjtbmHMJCthwlGujI6hLW1Y7fIPgpH8A8oVmJzhm4df4tblp4cWCHzfWKqHGRcO7zWHiDb7BQKV9Tqc-Yx_yHH9WKbp3svq28hvTxQ5bGE2DHiAtSUC3fQnr1wCm92sjXGq2/s1280/necklace.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="827" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkJu4ueq2dr6hfWDf9EIVC7tDkA8A6BbOu6iHXm-xT5frhvvcKPQseX7eGjtbmHMJCthwlGujI6hLW1Y7fIPgpH8A8oVmJzhm4df4tblp4cWCHzfWKqHGRcO7zWHiDb7BQKV9Tqc-Yx_yHH9WKbp3svq28hvTxQ5bGE2DHiAtSUC3fQnr1wCm92sjXGq2/w259-h400/necklace.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3agd" target="_blank">This labradorite beaded necklace</a> is my most-worn piece of jewelry right now! It's beautiful and subtle from afar, but the stones have nice fire to them. Plus, it's really well-made and came with the nicest note from the artist, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyszkaJewelleryLdn?ref=profile_header" target="_blank">MyszkaJewelleryLdn</a>.</div><p></p><p>That's it! A full review, a terrible pic with no makeup, and a mini outfit post to boot. I really give it my all, don't I? Honestly, though, <a href="http://rwrd.io/fdrzvhq?c" target="_blank">this Quince cardigan</a> is such a nice piece - good quality cashmere at a great price. If you’re new to Quince and want $20 off a purchase of $50 or more, please feel free to use <a href="HTTP://RWRD.IO/FDRZVHQ?C" target="_blank">my referral link</a>! <i>(Full disclosure: I also get $20 in credit and then use the credits to buy more stuff to review!) </i></p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-39500341955943228472023-10-19T04:00:00.002-07:002023-10-19T04:00:00.143-07:00Stuff I Like: Leaning Into Autumn<p>Hello! It’s autumn and it has been feeling SUPER autumn-y around here. Portland does fall beautifully... until the rain comes and all the pretty leaves fall at once with a distinct and singular <i>whump</i>. Right now it's still being beautiful and I'm trying to lean into the coziness of the season because what else can you do. Here's what I've been liking in October: <br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E6i" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="268" data-original-width="507" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Je-SMm3UIiNNdH2EcN6_nTUadyN8jOjx8X4SHLgVcJ7h8dxQJvVoczLaydk4cLVuj3RJrY6jT3pPClefvg0LO7Rm1UWWiLjKz7YqW6VLugoo1eLnAmOTANSe1zv8gLijst5Zl8Jo4PJNfS26kt6Zg_SNS1DT5O-9CHNi1PxECviRjaGR6gGbw3iMN6V7/w400-h211/coasters.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><b>This John Derian Thanksgiving Collection is Insane.<br /></b>I am still mad that I missed out on most of the John Derian for Target Halloween collection a few years ago but now there’s a whole new <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E5Y" target="_blank">Thanksgiving themed collection</a>! I am not a huge fan of Thanksgiving but I can still appreciate the ever loving shit out of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E57" target="_blank">this amazing <i>sequined</i> TURKEY PILLOW</a>. (Seriously, I saw it in person and it is incredible.) I touched everything but settled for <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E6i" target="_blank">this really beautiful set of coasters</a> because I’ve never quite gotten over missing out on the Halloween set. It’s in stores now, quietly sandwiched between Halloween dregs and the onslaught of Christmas.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E8p" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="277" data-original-width="511" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievUldPc8HP3YIcur-SOsLYJZuoQLU07oqRIsGBHTqXYIM7N5gkRSJRRTurb1-C5H3QkHmGb6RX9Kf7aYyMjxlqhK2tnmGPN-PZvn0P0fs9mjiVGyfOtgTrzN44cy6GwhfiSwMMnDgeBQ4D1Fz_uhLnrPZ3MQm3SSHC1SlTG15PKCLYfR970v0X-jGOd93/w400-h216/Rachel.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Book I Can’t Stop Thinking About.</b><br />I recently read <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2E8p" target="_blank"><i>The Rachel Incident</i> by Caroline O'Donoghue</a> and I think it’s my favorite book so far this year. It’s not quite like anything I’ve read but it uniquely captures those weird, confusing years in your early 20s when you’re not quite an adult, you don’t have any money, and your friends are everything. The characters are all flawed but sympathetic and I love that I’ve been to the exact neighborhood in Cork where the main characters live. (I feel like one of you might have recommended it? If so, thank you!) Also, Caroline O’Donoghue has a delightful podcast called <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/sentimental-garbage/id1444729607" target="_blank">Sentimental Garbage</a> that’s been getting me through my hellish commute. Enjoy. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2FbP" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="266" data-original-width="516" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37C9DmFYNZ0zNFwD3EnsbjOjdw3NVYyZvXgfRksgTdO1DXDzyrF9HQ2xBuPUOgysuxI6cWpT5EgbiJEUFgc33tE2rEhY7Iho0tHpPXZpu1EQdWaD_s9uzay38ki1h46O9PiyvrpDHJppE3PuQQcMdtDol4fgcfkw9VbNa-5suRSdORM_qvFPibYE8VESL/w400-h206/cardigan.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Oversized Cardigan That’s Delightfully Unflattering.</b><br />Not everything in your closet needs to be flattering, okay? Sometimes it just needs to be cozy and soft as kittens and ridiculously oversized. I ordered this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2FbP" target="_blank">Quince oversized cashmere boyfriend cardigan</a> in my usual medium and it was ENORMOUS. I exchanged it for a small which is also enormous but looks like it’s meant to be like that. It’s not a <i>flattering</i> piece but I sincerely love it. (A real review is coming soon!) It’s just the thing to throw over a fitted tee and jeans on a chilly day. Did I mention it's soft? SO soft and warm. 100% recommend but definitely size down unless you have really long arms. (Also, just to prove that I don’t love everything from Quince, I also ordered this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2Fde" target="_blank">mock neck cashmere sweater</a> and it’s the actual worst. Just boxy and weird and too short. Do not like.) <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2Fca" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="359" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaGg2nqQJ5CfQmsWxF2KgOXnTrDmcOhJD1KF4xGnnd8q_17V8qM7vWTe43AcBRUnNhWXt_3S9HSBIsyhv4hufxRk4a3aoCi9AYYJrs4iZ2DpW6q6li_eh19vk5Q2s3NjkzbLNprWiGEafZS6E2WJirWTJ9tVI5M4IUn-aLOr_SsKkVZ4qN5qELO59AafD/w400-h194/Dankso.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>The Time Has Come For Sensible Shoes.<br /></b>My foot injury has improved a lot in the past few months but I still deal with daily pain and stiffness and my shoes have to be supportive and not too flex-y or I’m limping with pain. Yay! Getting old is <i>SO </i>FUN y’all. Anyway, we have an upcoming trip that will involve rain, cobblestones and walking and I just cannot fathom wearing my ugly Hokas all day every day. Yes, I am that vain but I’m also not a complete idiot, so I went to the comfort shoe store and tried on everything I could stand to look at. I ended up with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b2Fca" target="_blank">a weird pair of Dankso sneakers</a> that kind of look like hiking shoes? They are not Fashion but when worn with jeans they just look like shoes and my sad foot really loves them. They have great arch support, Vibram soles and they are waterproof, which is a nice bonus when you live in the PNW. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a truly boring, sensible shoe that will keep your feet dry. </p><div><br /></div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-49853811473277867482023-09-18T21:16:00.000-07:002023-09-18T21:16:33.655-07:00Review: Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg JeanMadewell is currently having their Insider event which means 25% or 30% off everything. (Including <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1nta" target="_blank">leather jackets</a>, just FYI!) I needed <i>absolutely nothing</i> so I immediately bought the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1ntg" target="_blank">Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean</a> in two sizes because the reviews seem to think they're both true to size and also run small. Cool. I posted a quick photo in an IG story and y'all loved them so I thought I'd do a proper review. <div><br /></div><div>Short version: I love them. They're a great entry level wide-leg jean if you're still struggling with how to handle the newer denim silhouettes. Here you go:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1ntg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="3528" data-original-width="1579" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ019ibfoWsgCpmY4GJXDWm2X8gJfMuNYPx_rbceWwnu_6pd_34n4zLHCPiPlaTq_Pvbjgr1foScMm6PwSiB4KVH5LMuhBP3FTqA7muhgkTGPZHWa9BrX6fOhtkCQ_mPr_BCwSTHmguPxwBshY-r9nfHJhwFwQWLnu_Ogv9oIGuewzwKLNxQkr1iJvE4HU/w286-h640/Jean3.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As for the sizing, I got <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1ntg" target="_blank">the Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg jeans</a> in size 29 (my usual Madewell size) and size 30 for size comparison. Now, the 29 I could get on and get buttoned but whooo boy they were really tight in the waist. Now, they might stretch out a bit but these jeans are 99% cotton/1% stretch and have some weight so it's a risk to assume they'll stretch out enough. The size 30 (which I'm wearing in the pic) fit perfectly and they fall just right:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1ntg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2076" data-original-width="1217" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjftwiTNjYXsu1pkSnwtAuX6EeDr9G0TffzSKF6ETlNKtoc4D6rlBzdeOBojxAzZKL9UslsGvH5ix4lQ4ralkBihIzrrzf-RJMb3KepMkL-pghXsXGKdMNBuv_xgMGz2yaxCLvf4THkUKrlfeasoPTqSsrJ4K6NkwZLBJLniMpFWo9Y1yT8fvs31o5eZLZw/w235-h400/jeans2.jpg" width="235" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> It's a bit of adjustment to get used to all that <i>leg</i> but they're cool as hell, right? And on sale! Highly recommend if you need a denim refresh. </div><div><br /></div><div>PS. I'm also wearing <a href="https://rstyle.me/+rFfUsSo-addLAMo4DoFZkg" target="_blank">an AYR tee</a>, a great <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1nuN" target="_blank">Lauren Ralph Lauren belt</a>, and my new <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b1nu8" target="_blank">Birkenstock Boston clogs</a>. </div><div><br /></div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-1509881648444447232023-09-14T05:00:00.002-07:002023-11-30T14:14:20.497-08:00Stuff I Like: So Much Stuff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been super busy lately but I keep a running list of things I want to talk about on the blog. The list, it's getting long, so time to do something about this. Here we go:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b09u7" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="274" data-original-width="512" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh62hnYP6aJLSfQO4M4jpgZ9V7rmYejUc3AHisz4eDDmxBT2OhKDNgPrRPTkzJlbx3SX_esGep7Qk1akTUNjlgmDPeq8fFdAbap56slrj86MbYFnkRaU0gBttywwJ8xIyaEkqnFWoIF0n6ytefxL9bURr06obq-5IASlcn-HJHAlVbxCUY3kjJiK7B8Au1I/w400-h214/salt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Candle That's Not Expensive For Once.</b><br />I can't remember where online I read about it, but <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b09u7" target="_blank">the Salt candle at Target</a> got such raves I had to check it out and it's a good one. It's not a seasonal fragrance (because <i>no thank you</i> pumpkin spice nonsense) it's just kind of fresh and soft and ocean-salty in a very non-offensive way. It's maaaaybe a touch sweeter than I usually go for, but it's mostly just <i>nice</i> and it comes in a bunch of sizes and decorative options. Plus, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b046o" target="_blank">the biggest one</a> is less than $20! Yay.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b044Y" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="442" data-original-width="610" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSmXbXquhtmoSdWe2LPIOEXF129AU33w1VrDsoRxytmSXO5sGYdgjXCnzD5BDB92TMkX9oTujdoA4IZcQepZklQwCe8l2LNlLHWHPAuv89rlpWJhnrPs4ClcRjcn-AxZuIn6d9JiurpB528_8F8WYYFPm99YkwaA3XJucQwfvgczzrjdyHeLwoDDKlLj4g/w400-h290/rare%20beauty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Lip Oil I Really Love.</b><br />I had a mini-spree at Sephora recently because I just really wanted to try a few new things and found this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b044Y" target="_blank">Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil</a> to be intriguing. I have a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b0446" target="_blank">Rare Beauty blush</a> that I really like (reviewed <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/09/beauty-recent-purchases.html" target="_blank">here</a>), so I thought this might also be worth trying. Y'all, I freaking love it. It starts out as a non-sticky but very pigmented gloss and dries down to a lip stain. I have <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b044Y" target="_blank">the berry shade called Affection</a> and have been wearing it a lot lately. So pretty and it's easy to apply, smudgeable, layerable, etc. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMv2GNynoFsSoH9DmpvAtFeOV7Zur0gqNZPgRZu3GnRk8C5AGlo4C3bAbTuob27KIu_ik9ga5P3iJzWH_IchfsKVnkNA2_iauG87swxGOM0nkJyqWthmf3Q7tov8-m1kQ2Xwq3yLco_sjMNbN_BZkfk_AZKT6EEYuvTTyWawGpQapRtYNaJrzzbl0r8Ud/s360/book%20stack.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="360" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAMv2GNynoFsSoH9DmpvAtFeOV7Zur0gqNZPgRZu3GnRk8C5AGlo4C3bAbTuob27KIu_ik9ga5P3iJzWH_IchfsKVnkNA2_iauG87swxGOM0nkJyqWthmf3Q7tov8-m1kQ2Xwq3yLco_sjMNbN_BZkfk_AZKT6EEYuvTTyWawGpQapRtYNaJrzzbl0r8Ud/w400-h223/book%20stack.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>My (end of) Summer Reading List.</b><br />Okay, first of all, my apologies if anyone tried to read <i>The Secret Book of Flora Lea</i> because woof, it was not for me and I DNF'ed it hard. (Sorry, Leandra!) I did read and enjoy <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b09vg" target="_blank"><i>I Have Some Questions for You</i> by Rebecca Makkai</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b09v2" target="_blank"><i>Nothing to See Here</i> by Kevin Wilson</a> and liked both of them, but I also feel like they both could've been more and also less? I had minor issues with both but also enjoyed reading them. (I'm happy to expand in the comments if you want to discuss!) Finally, I just started <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b09vr" target="_blank"><i>The Breakaway</i> by Jennifer Weiner</a> who is reliably good and yay, bikes. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IbW6aEffzemFukPAherUXA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1201" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4StL94ZxjJJorf_C86-oMdwf8WTooaq8m-y7IwoEfvxl-GdlRjaf1_NzxQG_7ztbdmtGVf00cZ3ZuiVeY69_iSAJrU4cIqCWo2IcSOamq4eDNX9Fj23I06mDcUU16P4d9L9-ffk0ajLmLx0rKjrVOljCZ4U-ycS8FlHGzFO2yMG0djNThsHZNQkh9ErWT/w400-h200/bkr.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Definitely Not a Stanley Cup.</b><br />I didn't <i>need</i> the new bkr insulated cup but I love <a href="https://rstyle.me/+FK3Si0W1D1rSpC8tCd13nw" target="_blank">my old bkr water bottle</a> so much that when they came out with <a href="https://rstyle.me/+x_jYANJCDM1c-03hOA50FA" target="_blank">an insulated cup</a> I basically broke my brain trying to talk myself out of it and then I bought it anyway. No regerts! It's double-walled glass and keeps your ice from melting for quite a while. It's not, like, Stanley-level insulated, but it's also not huge and heavy and <i>tiresome</i> either. And it's pretty! I have <a href="https://rstyle.me/+symsu1DCVZfFZT22ZOsEvg" target="_blank">the January Demi</a> and it's just perfection. I use it for iced coffee for my commute days and it fits nicely in my cup holder and doesn't leak. I do worry about the little stopper button but so far I've managed to not lose it. We shall see! (PEE ESS they're doing a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+IbW6aEffzemFukPAherUXA" target="_blank">F&F sale right now</a> - 25% off everything with code <b>BKRFAM2023</b>.)</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWysOK7bB9bwRbTsB5_VE0dlvHrXQFKv-HtKVjXFnZya1GERMRNR6rxA193E3UrsKJRyniQIrLQ40o8BIQ-GKwJIbt_pIGoZLL76hLNh8ezCRfR9VyCPI4qlHRAlZa3vxFV8V_GOvvtAYgeM2GglQpZCqBYTkC0KGZ5ibdQ1FeHMoT6QC-ZNFnyYJcXzwD/s2048/heartstopper.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="2048" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWysOK7bB9bwRbTsB5_VE0dlvHrXQFKv-HtKVjXFnZya1GERMRNR6rxA193E3UrsKJRyniQIrLQ40o8BIQ-GKwJIbt_pIGoZLL76hLNh8ezCRfR9VyCPI4qlHRAlZa3vxFV8V_GOvvtAYgeM2GglQpZCqBYTkC0KGZ5ibdQ1FeHMoT6QC-ZNFnyYJcXzwD/w400-h211/heartstopper.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This TV Show That Is The CUTEST.</b><br />OMG ARE YOU WATCHING HEARTSTOPPER BECAUSE IF NOT YOU MUST. I am not the target audience for this show but I needed something sweet and kind and adorable to watch on my lunch breaks and this is definitely it. It's based on the graphic novel series by <a href="https://aliceoseman.com/" target="_blank">Alice Oseman</a> and uniquely captures exactly what it feels like to have a crush when you're young. Plus, Olivia Coleman! Just go! Enjoy! Weep a little! <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+A68lDU3MuPGNwYEtw7FvdQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2019" data-original-width="3021" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0C5hFPURV-dqO8e712UmoXxuByF0wKf4VoXXwHV1CPkw2pD2wM5Tmv_MvP3Jv2ZTwVSrenG2dS4lWxjUqIXmxqJq5wOXeRdoxei7hNXd4B4dg7agNtgEOhAq0egf4kZcyKFMOHWHQsk74_Gwjogh1nP3H7nz3l0o1wM_E41_GvJf6V601kekk64IwNky6/w400-h268/watchband.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Another Good Quince Purchase.</b><br />I’ve been using my Quince credits for good stuff, lately! Mostly <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ofb4j5XuMpAo3jbfJN-NbA" target="_blank">bedding</a>, which is reliable but not exciting to talk about. My new favorite though is the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+aHFxjnzpzuVpetpP2gsTXQ" target="_blank">Apple Watch leather band</a> I bought. I got a <a href="https://rstyle.me/+A68lDU3MuPGNwYEtw7FvdQ" target="_blank">taupe-y grey color</a> that somehow goes with everything and it looks expensive. I am seriously impressed by the quality. I’m usually too lazy to switch out my band, but on the days I’m going into the office, I like to switch it up to the leather band. (They also have an <a href="https://rstyle.me/+2y-wYQ8sbiUggO1Vws331w" target="_blank">Hermès Cape Cod band knockoff</a> which I was tempted by, but I thought the wrap design might drive me crazy.) If you’re new to Quince and want $20 off a purchase of $50 or more, please feel free to <a href="HTTP://RWRD.IO/FDRZVHQ?C" target="_blank">use my referral link</a>! <i>(Full disclosure: I also get $20 in credit.) </i></p><p>That's it for now! I'm very easily influenced, so please tell me what I should try/buy/read/listen to next!</p><p><br /></p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-79252724335281733212023-08-21T06:00:00.001-07:002023-08-21T06:00:00.158-07:00Shopping: Two Dresses. I used to be a Dress Girl. I had a whole closet full of cute, inexpensive dresses that I’d wear every day and it was<i> </i>my<i> thing</i>, you know? My style started to shift away from that several years ago but I still love a dress. The problem is, I can’t fucking <i>find</i> a dress anymore. For the past few years it seems like everything is <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ80p" target="_blank">floofy and tiered</a> or has <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ8Zu" target="_blank">giant sleeves</a> or <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ59Y" target="_blank">cut-outs</a> or is a straight up <a href="https://www.aprilcornell.com/product/Carte-Postal-Prairie-Dress-DRA5141T-Parchment/dresses?size=Medium&gclid=CjwKCAjwivemBhBhEiwAJxNWNyol4VkZ6-9CcKiwTRhpLfXYauPCpB5NgXgGWC74gaj3GQ5yQousABoCAUsQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">prairie/cottagecore nightmare</a>. Some of these dresses are <i>very</i> pretty and very tempting but they are very much not my style. It doesn’t stop me from trying though. Exhibit A: <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ8Zn" target="_blank">this Anthropologie dress</a> that comes in some really fun patterns and is pretty universally loved, so I was like, I WILL TRY THIS. Okay, y’all? It’s so cute in theory but on me it looks like an oversized night gown:<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXTK8w20_LCQDUFDFf4UFmCdVwLpytnRCwvtX6Kh7Uq38TqBiijs64-9yzA6qCTmaJUumrP_wDGU5FGOhTYRENSWnnyMROq5grCaJqf0OBCTpOgvRWQJe5KIGZ_Zg-7a94x_6GFynJMJkzIdRALRlM60njWcLuwKDzPo7ExjF34t1Ca8VtVMxccYN8mUH/s3835/anthro.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3835" data-original-width="1838" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZXTK8w20_LCQDUFDFf4UFmCdVwLpytnRCwvtX6Kh7Uq38TqBiijs64-9yzA6qCTmaJUumrP_wDGU5FGOhTYRENSWnnyMROq5grCaJqf0OBCTpOgvRWQJe5KIGZ_Zg-7a94x_6GFynJMJkzIdRALRlM60njWcLuwKDzPo7ExjF34t1Ca8VtVMxccYN8mUH/w306-h640/anthro.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I am…not pulling this off. I’m wearing the medium petite and it’s eating me alive. I know this style runs a bit big but it felt like A LOT of dress on me and just isn't quite my style. Did I learn from this? I did not. Instead I doubled down and bought <a href="https://www.apieceapart.com/shop/sun-mesa-midi-1" target="_blank">this pretty dress from Apiece Apart</a> on final sale. It arrived, I tried it on and immediately listed it for sale. The sleeves were enormous. So pretty, so not for me.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the middle of all of this madness I found <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ5Hl" target="_blank">this Nic + Zoe dress</a> which was more money than I wanted to spend on something that didn’t look particularly special. It arrived and I was like, "this is fine." Then I tried it on and upgraded “this is fine” to “this is good.” </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0XMl1a02NopKpKv-EYSXPbsPv3tuIbgqNpiKZkw3VAjem-URYZpcsB5FOaYAYvqhDW4Tra0j9_Z13pXkcBgXHFXUDCmZSauKs61y91wsezl5cshqvIrBgOIoVqb3-12lAns7dOv4th4CRC22I_3ihS0bQMfgaUclPSpzUzP5G5d4OPdDmWjVfJG9pW44/s3199/niczoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3199" data-original-width="1648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0XMl1a02NopKpKv-EYSXPbsPv3tuIbgqNpiKZkw3VAjem-URYZpcsB5FOaYAYvqhDW4Tra0j9_Z13pXkcBgXHFXUDCmZSauKs61y91wsezl5cshqvIrBgOIoVqb3-12lAns7dOv4th4CRC22I_3ihS0bQMfgaUclPSpzUzP5G5d4OPdDmWjVfJG9pW44/w330-h640/niczoe.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Then! I added accessories and <i>loved</i> it. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ5Hl" target="_blank">This dress</a> is not romantic or fancy but it is basically a perfect everyday thing. It hits just above the knee but is slightly longer in the back which gives it a caftan flutter when you walk. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CD6dRxGjAgHbTYr6SesUweApWzO1jKPnEhv4iQ5XaZVco5qiATxIRqkSJN1SXIqn2mQbu7_-dALQMDfxvXaNVUaGEhkKLmlIz3RaGyU-Y_mF8pvCrMjQ2QSgYO20E2Rjp94vlwGce9uViduCq7IavOv7Mb_REFnlRjYtqVYlN4gbprtfFC6_IgMEvA2V/s3563/nic2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3563" data-original-width="1756" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CD6dRxGjAgHbTYr6SesUweApWzO1jKPnEhv4iQ5XaZVco5qiATxIRqkSJN1SXIqn2mQbu7_-dALQMDfxvXaNVUaGEhkKLmlIz3RaGyU-Y_mF8pvCrMjQ2QSgYO20E2Rjp94vlwGce9uViduCq7IavOv7Mb_REFnlRjYtqVYlN4gbprtfFC6_IgMEvA2V/w316-h640/nic2.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>It’s got buttons halfway down the front so you don’t have to worry about gaping when you sit. It’s cut really nicely so it’s flattering even though it’s technically a sack. And it’s washable! I don’t know but this might be the perfect everyday dress. Great with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b0c5P" target="_blank">my red Birkenstocks</a> and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+gc5o3zO5R6RGngtWbbYUYg" target="_blank">Clare V bag</a>, future-great with tights and boots. I’ve already worn it twice and I’ve only had it for two weeks, so even though it’s expensive, the cost-per-wear will hopefully end up being pretty low. (Also, I used the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ8Zb" target="_blank">Neiman Marcus</a> 15% off code you get when you sign up for emails and texts which helped.) Honestly, this is a great little dress and and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZ6ay" target="_blank">Nic + Zoe</a> is a new brand for me, so I will definitely be keeping an eye out for their fall/winter offerings. </div><div><br /></div><div>How about you? Any good dress finds lately?</div><div><br /></div></div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-91134537547198031462023-08-11T06:00:00.001-07:002023-08-11T06:00:00.136-07:00Stuff I Like: Skincare!<p>I've changed up some of my skincare lately and here's what I've been really happy with:</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZHnn" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="468" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRay62fddCl0hi6A1IYKHZYnT5P9hnOElCT8kx3Tppt_KwI5g8n9JaOpCwJ7v_30jvCY3gK7-A9w8THQ-9kdVrYwFYDAbbaRkqbY-TRctwsvimeSVhLFv7hAcVKdYYe8q3C5NmyB677dNfoT3sl4iBAxAgb7cLsoh7KBV9ccDX22qCyOioM74G5SV9aPQ/s320/oil2.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><b>This Oil Cleanser That’s a Steal</b><br />I typically double cleanse every evening and for a while I was using balm cleansers for my first step, but now I’m back on oil. I do still really like <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZHnj" target="_blank">the one by DHC</a> but I found an online rec for <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZHnn" target="_blank">this one by Hada Labo</a> that’s the same amount for less than half the price and it’s great. Its made with olive oil, is unscented, and it gets all my eye make off without much effort. Under $12! Just FYI, I'm still using and loving <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPg6" target="_blank">Acure cleansing cream</a> for my second cleansing step. <br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+kB1rXE8dHx_jZgMwUfsDug" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="712" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriRz39Et5s1t5A0p7yEx_OfXc_zTQLMOo6CLwYbCl28P6x1cTam59acui5lkLmEcr3EEW0F2dNwbfnb5FYxQdFJZgjL4-17gXyGLy8_Gk5F3sqqapG8z5LF52kkuQrvpDz3OOxzjoqIvik6OdBgEtPQCxZaaC1fBLL3qVWGNrNQtJ-Rxg98oHzg92KYWE/s320/firma.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Vitamin C Serum That Better Change My Life.</b><br />I've been using <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GSgVa83UEGoxIuCfRLaU4w" target="_blank">Skinceuticals 10 AOX+ vitamin C serum</a> to help with my melasma. It's a starter version for sensitive skin and it's been good but the bottle is almost empty and I'm not sure my face can handle <a href="https://rstyle.me/+nVZCCvGG-Y9xD0mgZPjtdA" target="_blank">the C E Ferulic</a> (or similar dupe) that everyone raves over. I recently read a rave review on a women's FB group I belong to that <a href="https://rstyle.me/+kB1rXE8dHx_jZgMwUfsDug" target="_blank">Hydropeptide Firma-Bright</a> works like gangbusters on melasma so I was immediately influenced and bought <a href="https://rstyle.me/+vhDlZNFOBBdxdnf-ZrVWRA" target="_blank">the travel size</a>. A few weeks later I bought the full size because, hey, my face doesn't hate it. I'm now more than a month in and this product in the morning (and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPaD" target="_blank">Differin</a> at night) seems to really be helping. I'll report back! <br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5MOH1SWqoCeJysGNPryPRA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="349" data-original-width="593" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMLAc5W-oM2yIxWpYw-84Pqotc9eLKZsKT8z1fB1RbDZvUy8owh8ypUMo2TYVbKT-6fji1X-03MADiudFWDOlvWZF6gwO8RmDNlLin8f2wOx8kK7V82bLDuQpD3aGeYIuuKrkJ8SBsg3dQVGnu_ieCaUAuIBgFqWceTbtTxYwdDz66NTnCGZR6S37qNWp/s320/sunscreen.png" width="320" /></a></p><p><b>This Fancy Serum Sunscreen That Gives Good Glow</b><br />Ugh, rms, you win. I am such a sucker for <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI9kwjeSngo" target="_blank">Rose Marie’s videos</a> and when this new <a href="https://rstyle.me/+5MOH1SWqoCeJysGNPryPRA" target="_blank">SuperNatural SPF serum</a> came out I was like, nope. Not falling for it. And then of course I ordered it and it’s so freaking nice. It’s a mineral sunscreen with some other stuff and it gives you a nice glow and works well under makeup. It would be nice if the SPF was higher, but this isn’t my everyday spackle (that would be the <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2023/04/stuff-i-like-overdue-list.html" target="_blank">CoTZ sunscreen</a>) it’s my “I need to look nice today” sunscreen. I’m also still a fan of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPgM" target="_blank">this one by Tatcha</a>, but it’s SO freaking expensive that I wish I could quit it. </p><p>PS. I also repurchased <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPfm" target="_blank">this little rms palette</a> (I originally posted about it <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2018/06/stuff-i-like-wearing-listening-eating.html" target="_blank">here</a>) because it had her nice <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-1Fsnh6Vg3uiUgEEYGYWiQ" target="_blank">champagne luminizer</a> in it and I also needed the B<a href="https://rstyle.me/+GSrz-lf9I2DZJKKbY6VjUw" target="_blank">eloved Lip2Cheek</a> back in my life after being influenced by this video. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/zUbb6w2tKjg" target="_blank">That Rose Marie is CONVINCING</a>. Anyway, as I remembered, it’s all really lovely and dewy. Also, they FINALLY put a mirror in the palette! It’s about time.<br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPcg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="698" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivbCPLf5x5TQG3XWeKFzgH-GfQ6c_sQAcaHJQNXmJ5Qi7IxMv_KtcDq8ontm9VGkg8GrdPA5YoiwwaSgcHgtEgpcUxUV3JauhFWhmEJ7GzpACtV3noyvfuDByo09L9Sgedlqce7WEOj649rdA6ilMOEaeJUAEL7ganLlKm3tXc7SyT7wlqok516tXgdL5h/s320/eye%20cream.png" width="320" /></a></p><p><b>This Eye Cream That's a Pleasant Surprise.</b><br />Listen, I tend to think that eye cream is a bit of a scam. Like, here’s a tiny container of concentrated moisturizer that somehow costs MORE than your moisturizer! And it does things, we swear! Hmph. I’m convinced nothing on earth can permanently fix my dark circles, but it’s nice when a product successfully deflects them and this one does. I bought the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPcg" target="_blank">Sunday Riley Auto Correct</a> and it’s not disappointing! It's got caffeine for de-puffing and a bit of a glow to brighten and it works nicely under <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZPcT" target="_blank">my favorite concealer</a>, so we’ll call it a win.</p><p><b>Last minute inclusion:</b> I just got a sample of the new <a href="https://rstyle.me/+f_jRw2qqPs7srEjVC7qXhg" target="_blank">Kosas DreamBeam mineral sunscreen serum</a> and it’s also pretty great! I am just so pleased at all these lovely mineral sunscreen serum formulations that are coming out.) </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-45894536326453851362023-08-01T20:45:00.003-07:002023-08-07T10:29:56.356-07:00Stuff I Like: And Now It's August. <p>Hello! I've been writing this on and off all of July and now it's August so I guess I should just call it finished already. Here's what I've been liking lately:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtLR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="613" data-original-width="1167" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtq7L1EGZXS5skQJxd6kay9y0kWdGp6p9rn5abcGxZkU7cOAsF5F9JA2A2t0TAvGtzpjg4riznku-rl6aMUT9P7SWeddZiXocJsqmvqiuVuP1DtwGtymP15tdLm_tGKN3-aWsgYCzPp0SV1pTwgD_yl1_JQBZOAP9FJI-o4_YKeEyDF25zSMf_XmLyBUmg/w400-h210/latecomer2.webp" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Book You Recommended!</b><br />Thank you everyone who recommended books to me <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2023/06/stuff-i-like-long-list-version.html" target="_blank">in the comments last month</a>! I made up a long list and started with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtLR" target="_blank"><i>The Latecomer </i>by Jean Hanff Korelitz</a> which was recommended by two of you. It's family saga with <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtL3" target="_blank">The Nightingale</a></i> vibes and it's very easy to fall into. I am about 80% through and fully invested in this family's disfunction. I love how messy and weird it is but also that the characters feel like real people. This story has a strong sense of place and holds you at arm's length in a way you don't often experience in novels. Anyway, I am really into it and it broke my DNF streak, so thank you! (Edited to add: I finished it and loved it.) Up next I have <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtNg" target="_blank"><i>Nothing To See Here</i> by Kevin Wilson</a>, which was also a reader rec! </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtAQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="301" data-original-width="499" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwp3r-TOyi9lt3PY2afMAY28ANL43zsoUnnptPvAaDcZz5Dc-nn6yeGriqPVr1x9bUgInauaaSNM4ROqJJ7zLYfXIxJgOC9-0wiNfoWptXqZE7X2HhC_R7aiO8IlbbWkg2cYYJWh1LPvPV5fF_M5-8uG8ymPkQwbuczwdAJl6U2UAMVupMruJ_WaxGpZPR/w400-h241/Anthro%20candle.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Anthro Candle That's So So Pretty.</b><br />Listen, I have a lot of beef with Anthropologie but their candle game is TIGHT and I can't complain about that. I bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtAQ" target="_blank">this lovely jasmine candle</a> and it smells amazing but also just such a great design. I mean, it has a monkey on it. Come on. And, it comes in a really cool box, is reasonably priced, and would make a great gift. It even comes in <a href="https://rstyle.me/+IRjW9-uPJzhu8CfvfxShEQ" target="_blank">a smaller, less expensive version</a>! I am all about a candle that's also a pretty object to brighten up your WFH desk or wherever. Treat yo self. <br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="1092" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcHL8DBb7LGb5IOSqRjX2kuqEP8XMiIugGekQK9x1eczpk7YTKfup7f9c29eIoSixdS15ksgi24xEsccpZUd00viP-0lzBvSn3P5zuhSyRyyHC5rzPVnuSkg5O0mdc5ItSN3Iin-dIxe0r5wdpltWEsf0dAf-LGrB1KsfrIzeEIy_RrHG_SjFmGZpOLaIm/w400-h188/the%20bear.png" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>The Bear. My God, The Bear.</b><br />Sorry, I know this is probably out of date by now but y'all, season two of <a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear" target="_blank">The Bear</a> broke my brain. Like, ugly crying, super invested, love all the details, OLIVIA COLEMAN CAMEO, realistic dysfunctional family dynamics like I've never seen depicted on TV, the soundtrack, the amazing performances! I was emotionally gutted by it in the best way. If you haven't watched it yet, buckle up. It's the best thing on TV right now, hands down.<br /><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZtyg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="280" data-original-width="511" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3zLYEv7QRfla5fGBWxoV3JDPQLzBWIDi-WmlvdGgFnVtsPCoAwTEJqaCOS0YRRxUz8WB-dte5ZaqPx3n6L2YaNJ-MHxDmgjCR-6Q6DWYsaFx-Cvo_xPFmP-UEFgdD0_YsXGV1u7tH5XYJAbHw5fxHEb_cusb5BGvYi-CBAFrOf5mD1w0C2d74YIFvgv16/w400-h219/backpack3.png" width="400" /></a></div><b><br />This Backpack I Obsessively Researched</b><br />My <a href="https://rstyle.me/+0wMyD8GotKZGtZkW52FQPQ" target="_blank">Lo & Sons Hanover Deluxe backpack,</a> which I used mainly for travel, finally bit the dust and I wanted something different. It needed to have a laptop compartment, luggage sleeve, and side pockets big enough for my favorite water bottle and big enough for travel but not so big that it was unwieldy. I also wanted to spend less on it! I spent a ridiculous time looking at travel backpacks and comparing them and I finally settled on the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZwiA" target="_blank">Command the Day Backpack</a> by Lululemon. (I have the grey sage. Also available in black and brown.)Y'all, I love it. It's visually quite minimal, surprisingly well-made, and has all the features I was looking for. The only thing I miss is the little top zippered pocket (the best feature on the Hanover), but I'm otherwise super happy with it. I'm by no means trying to be negative about <a href="https://rstyle.me/+0wMyD8GotKZGtZkW52FQPQ" target="_blank">Lo & Sons</a>! I've own a few of their bags and really like them but sometimes you want to try a different thing.<br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wilder-112847598/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioKi_2yfs6bBBDZNAikfQZX8ndwOi8cyAprufNT1pOhix5xz3flLGHN_kvfdQQ1CXzxP0rO5iwjR3gCpad5guLUdYjsYP0mHMbhm9HhS2lrfInGx7gAy-MXd3Ch2ITl3d0pbirp9PUTCcN6j-tibztAmuW-kE0hE1FrGkNv7-RZii_c0G8JerR0uwtk32X/w400-h209/wilder2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Podcast For My Little House Obsessives.</b><br />Were you obsessed with the Little House books to the point that you didn't love the TV show because it was <i>inaccurate</i>? Did the deeply problematic parts skate right over your dumb little kid head? Did you beg your mother for a sun bonnet? Did you want to eat horehound candy and ride ponies bareback on the prairie? If so, do I have a podcast for you: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wilder-112847598/" target="_blank">Wilder</a>. To be clear, they definitely dig into the problematic parts of these books which I find really interesting and also appalling. But, the creator/narrator also really *gets* the magic of these books. I'm not going to say much more because if you know, you know. (If not, you might still dig this podcast but it definitely helps to have read the books.)</p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-52118572211881216552023-07-14T06:00:00.001-07:002023-07-14T06:00:00.135-07:00Reviews: Madewell Perfect Fatigue Shorts, AYR Tees and Deep End Shirt.<p>Almost all the clothing I’ve bought this summer has been easy and comfortable because I'm just not going to wear uncomfortable clothes anymore. I've mostly been looking for elevated basics, including some nicely cut t-shirts and at least one pair of casual-but-not-sporty shorts. I struggle with shorts - denim cut-offs are classic and fun (<a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/06/review-agolde-parker-long-short.html" target="_blank">this</a> is my favorite pair) but not always appropriate and definitely not comfortable for all day sitting. Also need at least a 4’-5” inseam or get the fuck out of here, you know? My thighs will chew up and spit out your sad little 3” inseam. I’m old! Give me some inseam! But not too much inseam! Anyway, I stumbled across <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYJvD" target="_blank">this pair at Madewell</a> and was like, these would be perfect if they had one and a half more inches of inseam and lo, Madewell has given me ONE AND A HALF MORE INCHES:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UfR0bnmVq9U7ZczGApVvccxEO8QLMhJIg_LnClKVxeHqZLHA5Z52eWD6hm7WC9p9oVOTqTkAYQLqgBCV6vhefwyekcZSomoB8zeVZGN6rhDftEG5uYdWB4L0Gahvc7xD4EzMX-KxATbY1_uxeVjuXynrO0MSAhr6fkSIcujbtOOYD2JWRcaexURNE4BB/s1648/shorts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1648" data-original-width="788" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6UfR0bnmVq9U7ZczGApVvccxEO8QLMhJIg_LnClKVxeHqZLHA5Z52eWD6hm7WC9p9oVOTqTkAYQLqgBCV6vhefwyekcZSomoB8zeVZGN6rhDftEG5uYdWB4L0Gahvc7xD4EzMX-KxATbY1_uxeVjuXynrO0MSAhr6fkSIcujbtOOYD2JWRcaexURNE4BB/w306-h640/shorts.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><p>This is the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYITC" target="_blank">Madewell Perfect Fatigue <i>mid-length</i> short</a>! Listen, I know I’ve worn more flattering things in my life but I love a good pair of shorts in the summer and these have a satisfyingly high waist, a nice a-line flair to the leg, big pockets (the rear pocket fits my phone!) and just enough stretch to keep things comfortable. Plus, they come in two really good colors. I obviously bought the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_2nwCWHUTRRJ7DzI0yEPCQ" target="_blank">green</a> and I am waiting for a sale before I buy the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+bQGWE7w_bUJLx561z7Uymg" target="_blank">purple</a>. (Update: code <b>SUNDAZE</b> works for 25% off!)</p><p>I’m wearing the shorts with my <a href="https://rstyle.me/+h-bB9Uhsp0uXG9GMo3g3Qw" target="_blank">AYR The French Fry tee</a> which is probably my most-worn striped shirt of all time. Yes, it’s too expensive but... I think it’s worth it based on how often I’ve worn it. I also bought a couple of the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZX8CGhtb6qG8fW2SkANrVA" target="_blank">Sno Cone tees</a> which are fantastic if you want a slightly cropped tee to wear with your high-waisted things. Here it is untucked so you can see where it falls on me:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtnLwBgfNcRhU9Jr1UZP5suI_kxjO2QpPi2Jq6crj_-lgK3joq8tFlvqoNjdwGrzrUzTXTZL_opY6vTYWPTuVzTl13twbDao5fcS06NFgo_saHHVTyF_iRmQOFMxwT9tKBn53LDojx7SGytrO9g429q9J54bvsvptHF3TzuIGppGiK313bObS3D14oI9W/s1773/shorts2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="849" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtnLwBgfNcRhU9Jr1UZP5suI_kxjO2QpPi2Jq6crj_-lgK3joq8tFlvqoNjdwGrzrUzTXTZL_opY6vTYWPTuVzTl13twbDao5fcS06NFgo_saHHVTyF_iRmQOFMxwT9tKBn53LDojx7SGytrO9g429q9J54bvsvptHF3TzuIGppGiK313bObS3D14oI9W/w306-h640/shorts2.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p>Not so cropped that skin is showing, but cropped enough to give you a clean line, if that makes sense, and you can still tuck the front. I have it in a medium (which I’m wearing in that photo) and a large in <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZX8CGhtb6qG8fW2SkANrVA" target="_blank">the blue stripe</a> for a bit more slouch. I also tried the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+k8VTqsjMkf2Xd0kuz8jXjw" target="_blank">All U tee</a> but returned it because it wasn’t super special and was a little low cut for my prudish ways. So far, my <a href="https://rstyle.me/+E8a8MPTJSGMyjsHMzLfkkw" target="_blank">AYR tees</a> have stayed soft and the necklines have held their shape, so I am sold on paying up a bit for really nice tees that don’t lose the will to live after one season (looking at you, <a href=" https://shopstyle.it/l/bYIk4" target="_blank">Madewell Whisper tee</a>.)</p><p>Finally, I decided that I had to try the shirt with the cult following - <a href="https://rstyle.me/+NBrS01tIpehf5_Q0qQShvQ" target="_blank">the Deep End</a> oversized cotton button up. Here it is right out of the packaging:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNRMip58VSLshmmIdXtMHJPjaySGbvvZHN2AZ_-KCMqYpCWuo-vAng8e0sBD0guzZKbfaeKwZ4_2NW82hcLJG3bu_95twqe9V5u7WY8Sjv7EvchKQlADiRnXw_nQRDUBI0WkUC0cqb177KdREkXV8h2bK48dkNI5wqWqP_o6QvxDYmSGi17bQjKayJpmp/s1280/deep%20end.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="692" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDNRMip58VSLshmmIdXtMHJPjaySGbvvZHN2AZ_-KCMqYpCWuo-vAng8e0sBD0guzZKbfaeKwZ4_2NW82hcLJG3bu_95twqe9V5u7WY8Sjv7EvchKQlADiRnXw_nQRDUBI0WkUC0cqb177KdREkXV8h2bK48dkNI5wqWqP_o6QvxDYmSGi17bQjKayJpmp/w216-h400/deep%20end.jpg" width="216" /></a></div><p>I am not generally a button up shirt kinda person but something about the crisp-yet-casual nature of this shirt really appealed and I wanted a few tailored pieces for work. I got a medium in white cotton (it also comes <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Vj-fjYcL2Wo7GuI8Tu9FGw" target="_blank">in linen</a> and in <a href="https://rstyle.me/+QbXChv6qBsJ9rUe1zZOvCw" target="_blank">a stripe</a>) and it fits perfectly in an oversized way, meaning, I can button it up over a tank without any kind of gaping and it falls nicely without catching on my hips. I could definitely size down to a small, but then it wouldn’t be oversized. I’m still figuring it out but I do like it as an airy cardigan alternative:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZWwEpZzA1UMOchNPwbez_aE1xzM13EBac92ebPj1BvB0oCjQ8iu7P4Bny9bHzwh5n4MPkV-jPPKEp8MOOBM7A6gipYhMppybzwlhKKId8jEjfXa1YaEljs-TWcae5UeV23Fke64TJDcwjw8uroWHrr0s7GW8_A6fmtfh_c7r4HaQCk3PskAkPt0HlRzU/s1692/deep%20end%20outfit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1692" data-original-width="792" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZWwEpZzA1UMOchNPwbez_aE1xzM13EBac92ebPj1BvB0oCjQ8iu7P4Bny9bHzwh5n4MPkV-jPPKEp8MOOBM7A6gipYhMppybzwlhKKId8jEjfXa1YaEljs-TWcae5UeV23Fke64TJDcwjw8uroWHrr0s7GW8_A6fmtfh_c7r4HaQCk3PskAkPt0HlRzU/w300-h640/deep%20end%20outfit.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Not bad, right? I'm wearing it with my excellent <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bYKdA" target="_blank">Madewell Emmett wide-leg crop pants</a>! I posted about these on IG and they're currently sold out in the green but come in a few other colors. They're good! True to size and great for summer. </p><p>What have you bought this summer that you really like? Do tell. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-29507919903763987502023-06-28T06:00:00.003-07:002023-06-28T06:00:00.139-07:00Stuff I Like: Long List Version.<p>Stuff I like! I've been keeping a list of things to include in this entry and it's gotten kind of long, so I'm doing it in a condensed version. Here we go: </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZX8CGhtb6qG8fW2SkANrVA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="1142" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZL41-xKOoJ62qsgCAmYlop-fzDWW8gFNeElRC_rW2WCEiE0CfRBSPvf3C4x_KbIf_pVlOj2d4QFYKzdtBHTJGuiNzqPPuQ9kpQRlCkvh3qIrfTuTbapK1XMaJc2RQSek3MxJnRUuryvKfq5ZPbTUSnknINDW02_N2poZIGwXDjC1gHryr40SQKkI_ntpH/w400-h214/Image%206-27-23%20at%2012.51%20PM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Wearing - This is not a surprise.</b><br />I’ve talked a lot recently about my <a href="https://rstyle.me/+E8a8MPTJSGMyjsHMzLfkkw" target="_blank">AYR tees</a> and now I have Marianne hooked. We both have and love <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZX8CGhtb6qG8fW2SkANrVA" target="_blank">this striped Sno Cone t-shirt</a> because it’s the perfect not-too-short cropped tee to wear with higher waisted pants and shorts. Just so cute. (Note: I might have an AYR order out for delivery for today! Who wants a review?) Also, REI sent me a 20% off code a while back and I used it on <a href="https://rstyle.me/+eDwuqoh3SuSBUvuWaoXIzw" target="_blank">this Vuori hoodie</a> which is THE BEST THING EVERRRRR. I'm sorry, but it’s really the absolute best. It's light but warm and so so soft. It fits TTS but I sized up so I could be more of a slouchy slob around the house. I wear it every day. I’m wearing it right now. I should probably not write a blog about style because I’m an oversized hoodie girl now. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXLtsIAXfD9GORqHzPM2NYJzMONDcCE6qUoDkWWB7H5QshJEcF2slDjIHJEcmmLWM_iR8z85_PjeEI1CIC9J5IoDNEOOibbErQQBuS1meuf0-AyUuo6fZJpFliGUNc1d3l_iH_xQwRTq-YBdFkTzd8VXKy4ZgO3CrjKS1CyOT7E8WwsafOEhot9wRcbUY/s1498/maisel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="811" data-original-width="1498" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNXLtsIAXfD9GORqHzPM2NYJzMONDcCE6qUoDkWWB7H5QshJEcF2slDjIHJEcmmLWM_iR8z85_PjeEI1CIC9J5IoDNEOOibbErQQBuS1meuf0-AyUuo6fZJpFliGUNc1d3l_iH_xQwRTq-YBdFkTzd8VXKy4ZgO3CrjKS1CyOT7E8WwsafOEhot9wRcbUY/w400-h216/maisel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Watching - All the endings.</b><br />The series finales of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Marvelous-Mrs-Maisel-Season/dp/B0875GWS52" target="_blank">The Marvelous Mrs Maisel</a> and <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy" target="_blank">Ted Lasso</a> (both of which I loved) left me feeling a bit bummed. Two of my favorite shows are over forever! But, there's so much good TV right now that I am recovering nicely. I recently finished and <i>loved</i> season two of <a href="https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhere" target="_blank">Somebody Somewhere</a> (I talked about season 1 <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/03/stuff-i-like-spring-edition.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and was so happy to hear they’ve been renewed for season three. Now I’m re-watching season 1 of <a href="https://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/the-bear" target="_blank">The Bear</a> so I can jump into season two fully stressed out. Ha. I’m also excited about the upcoming season of <a href="https://www.hbo.com/true-detective" target="_blank">True Detective</a> with Jodie Foster, and the third season of <a href="https://www.max.com/shows/f88636df-65d2-4cf4-94d0-3c098b971a16" target="_blank">The Other Two</a> on HBO (fine, on <i>Max</i>. Why.) </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1TA" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="663" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Hp7e-4VooxY6R7Dwsn5VkqhjlyfdHsEKmVuBLFv2BeMih4hz1zHvr-NudGqhVytJBYPtMgd7Ly6gieYdgM9RwORP30_ZcBSChadvxvfId8Uyv7OtXwEqaD8uYxBHmh9SYj8DxGWsErWNhPNkYWS7txeDefaLa6GC6XdRlGOnPRF3oY4FYd0PRoWkd4ki/w400-h217/71swgZXsE1L._AC_UF1000,1000_QL80_%20(1).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Reading - Y’all. Ugh.<br /></b>I have been so underwhelmed by everything I’ve read lately and I seem to be DNFing books left and right. Do you ever get stuck in a reading rut? I’ve DNFed three books and just forced myself to finish one that wasn’t that great. When this happens I tend to fall back on authors I know I love, like the very reliable Ruth Rendell/Barbara Vine. If you’ve never read any of her books you’re in for a treat. I recently re-read <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1TA" target="_blank">The Blood Doctor</a></i> which is excellent and also love <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1Ss" target="_blank">Anna’s Book</a></i> (both written under Barbara Vine.) But, I’m ready for something new. I do have <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1Sy" target="_blank">The Secret Book of Flora Lea</a></i> by Patti Callahan Henry on hold at the library and it sounds right up my alley but I’m open to suggestions if you’ve read anything great lately! <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCxfZKNYbRXwdiuTRJDfCauieZlMCbyxQmfB-UxT8L9tYnJFYmVJMWQXsjhC27ceB2MNj15QVPOuQe9UECrGyUr9CoNiaOoSK7EKQNRQu2RYoTrLUwjZYNAJ2YIVWpmCw8R9ylHDYg-_890QrkoN0-DNR7VXxmD4IN3eMm0kyhVGVW1XiWuiU9nSem-8I/s700/over-40-high-street-spring-shopping-306429-1680116503848-main.700x0c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRCxfZKNYbRXwdiuTRJDfCauieZlMCbyxQmfB-UxT8L9tYnJFYmVJMWQXsjhC27ceB2MNj15QVPOuQe9UECrGyUr9CoNiaOoSK7EKQNRQu2RYoTrLUwjZYNAJ2YIVWpmCw8R9ylHDYg-_890QrkoN0-DNR7VXxmD4IN3eMm0kyhVGVW1XiWuiU9nSem-8I/w400-h240/over-40-high-street-spring-shopping-306429-1680116503848-main.700x0c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Obsessing - This stylist on Instagram.</b><br />Marianne introduced me to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annacascarina/" target="_blank">Anna Cascarina on Instagram</a> and she is just AMAZING. Just so chic and wears exactly what she loves. Her styling posts are incredibly helpful because she has this knack for putting normal items together in a really polished way. She also feels like One of Us - in her 40s with a relatable body and she talks a lot about age representation and size-inclusivity in fashion. Her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrL9r-wLClE/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D" target="_blank">tutorial reels</a> are especially good. I really love watching her layer an outfit - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cqmn610vGtb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank">this post</a> in particular is what drew me in and I also really dig her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CkJWvm9JC1y/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D" target="_blank">capsule wardrobe reels</a> (and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX29k" target="_blank">her white Loewe bag</a>! Woof, I love it.) <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwsVFuPrOQ09VokpkKokT9nN0C3q7x9myTGZEbPYAreNG4aoYFCLpahUbfW0PSv7SUVfqu1jhjyWqIU_BCX3LZoOCaBPgJpm4L0MoowDczQpRRAeSSShDC0RNm8e01eKt53NMoJAr9MD0WtL025O14dP6vN60CBOw2LLGD6ihg7mSWFKrEVJPhdnLsegK/s1101/IMG_3209.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1101" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVwsVFuPrOQ09VokpkKokT9nN0C3q7x9myTGZEbPYAreNG4aoYFCLpahUbfW0PSv7SUVfqu1jhjyWqIU_BCX3LZoOCaBPgJpm4L0MoowDczQpRRAeSSShDC0RNm8e01eKt53NMoJAr9MD0WtL025O14dP6vN60CBOw2LLGD6ihg7mSWFKrEVJPhdnLsegK/w400-h284/IMG_3209.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>Buying - Cheap-ass beauty.</b><br />Today I’m not talking about the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1TJ" target="_blank">Westman Atelier foundation stick</a> I love because, duh. Of course I bought them. So boring. I’m way more excited to tell you about the inexpensive beauty items I’ve purchased recently because who doesn’t love a bargain? The first is a Jones Road Miracle Balm knockoff that I think is quite good! I do want to try the Miracle Balm but the reviews are pretty uneven. Anyway, I stumbled across <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1Uw" target="_blank">this dupe by Bayfree on Amazon</a> and bought it with very low expectations but y’all, I love it. Unscented, very sheer and not super sticky. It just gives a bit of color and glow. The packaging feels cheap but it’s a $12 product, so I’m not complaining about that. I got <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1Uw" target="_blank">Nude Gardenia</a> and it’s just really pretty. I can’t say how it stacks up to <a href="https://jonesroadbeauty.com/products/miracle-balm?variant=36581002838166&nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ag%3A11469406499%3A112424544696%3A475286036117&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=jones%20road%20miracle%20balm&nb_ti=kwd-988652307536&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_si={sourceid}&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=b&gclid=CjwKCAjwkeqkBhAnEiwA5U-uMwoy5vTbt8DAJ3zg8BPaHPmAlTYSPYFNj73Dz7sPPpM-c3WaIj42dxoCfaYQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Jones Road Miracle Balm</a> but if any of you have tried it, let me know if it’s worth it! </p><p>I also I stopped by Target recently and bought some makeup because why not. My favorite thing by far is <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1T3" target="_blank">this NYX Butter Gloss in Rocky Road</a> (a wine color.) It feels great on and is really nicely pigmented for a lipgloss. Plus, it’s only $5! I will definitely be trying some more colors. </p><p>Finally, I picked up a tube of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1UE" target="_blank">Acure Seriously Soothing cleansing cream</a> at the local fancy natural grocery store. It’s perfect for dry/sensitive skin - completely gentle and non-foaming - perfect for a second cleanse. I love that it’s unscented and only $11 for a nice sized tube! I’m happy with it and now want to try <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bX1UK" target="_blank">the matching moisturizer</a>. </p><div>That's it for me. Please tell me what you've been liking lately! </div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-75663271356296871152023-06-16T06:00:00.001-07:002023-06-16T06:00:00.137-07:00Quince Linen Review: Short Sleeve Shirt, Swing Dress, and Linen Blazer.<p>I recently bought three items from <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx7J" target="_blank">Quince’s linen collection</a> and thought I’d tell y’all about them. Just a note about sizing: I’m usually a size 8 and I'm wearing a medium for all of these items. I’m 5’5” so some of this is not great for the talls, though I believe extended, tall and petite sizing is coming. </p><p>First up, this is the Linen Short Sleeve Shirt ($34.90):</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzG-hNRF1L5dNnZZg3jLa2QD7b0jkf1WM6mxHkT_DW1jyt_byNwdwMLfo2EJbWYNCOOO4HQ6bx2utqiS5tSsscjCnoTHgt7c-ZLM5ejz5AjBDIfv_DtIKRvbA4n-guXfzTY9u3kKtkz0M4uzbYuWqACQ6DcFvlnT1qjvYFCA2AMtLvUr67rTlspmzyBQ/s3369/top3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3369" data-original-width="1429" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzG-hNRF1L5dNnZZg3jLa2QD7b0jkf1WM6mxHkT_DW1jyt_byNwdwMLfo2EJbWYNCOOO4HQ6bx2utqiS5tSsscjCnoTHgt7c-ZLM5ejz5AjBDIfv_DtIKRvbA4n-guXfzTY9u3kKtkz0M4uzbYuWqACQ6DcFvlnT1qjvYFCA2AMtLvUr67rTlspmzyBQ/w272-h640/top3.jpg" width="272" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I like this shirt! The color is very on-trend and I don't own anything like it. The fit isn't cropped, exactly, but it is on the short side and has a slightly boxy fit. This is what you wear when you really just want to wear a t-shirt but feel like you should make more of an effort. My only complaint is that I would like a fourth button. Seriously, why only three buttons? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmJ9EEADltKzp0MfeD766IQqe-hnSMG-Mo_-L-zcoSA0JSC_IULD1o0hwgd3Acf1RMvJxA0qC0HddNplLJR15mVPopg9RKnfXnEn0Or-xmoqIEYK9JNRPMYwzO1pEKGOz9_AED1yqoWRGHNAWjm2Fjh8ml-NuD2bdMD4fc8hVJ30YZaENDXvCyWYz9A/s1844/top2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1844" data-original-width="1136" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOmJ9EEADltKzp0MfeD766IQqe-hnSMG-Mo_-L-zcoSA0JSC_IULD1o0hwgd3Acf1RMvJxA0qC0HddNplLJR15mVPopg9RKnfXnEn0Or-xmoqIEYK9JNRPMYwzO1pEKGOz9_AED1yqoWRGHNAWjm2Fjh8ml-NuD2bdMD4fc8hVJ30YZaENDXvCyWYz9A/w246-h400/top2.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's linen. Linen wrinkles. It's just what it does so don't fight it. (Honestly, the reviews complaining about this!)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyBN5k_yFYwkyCkWlaYir4jgSMGG4cs4PJM_ALEDaRbNTiZYtMsmjm6DtcihnVSTHH2Z0j2_NAwfBRLGr4HV9j2TdK9-3To5N9bfElKkTjpJZkBmOZ6mMNhxPK7gQ1JZoCPjyHQNbTk2WHJINbVsblkekJs-RrNWvfT02MarDbqMPyFGo8Y9cqNsMsg/s3682/top4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3682" data-original-width="1675" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtyBN5k_yFYwkyCkWlaYir4jgSMGG4cs4PJM_ALEDaRbNTiZYtMsmjm6DtcihnVSTHH2Z0j2_NAwfBRLGr4HV9j2TdK9-3To5N9bfElKkTjpJZkBmOZ6mMNhxPK7gQ1JZoCPjyHQNbTk2WHJINbVsblkekJs-RrNWvfT02MarDbqMPyFGo8Y9cqNsMsg/w292-h640/top4.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I like how it looks tucked but it definitely requires a higher rise to successfully pull it off. My jeans are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXya8" target="_blank">Mother The Weekender</a> and I reviewed them <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/10/outfit-of-day-welcome-back-old-friend.html" target="_blank">here</a>. <div><br /></div><div>Next up is this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx7Q" target="_blank">linen Short Sleeve Swing Dress</a> ($59.90.) They also have <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx9c" target="_blank">a sleeveless version </a>and both are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx9M" target="_blank">Faherty</a> knock-offs I believe. It’s made from the same nice European linen and the pintuck details are quite good. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5JAM374mRxHM9-qY0c-VDRrly32bwPDii2LUDck1YI2TZOvBy6mUm63FbrfMnIVq6TffY6XFcV2a5vAtI0dBLIPy1-ZWCoDRRBC_fQkPNxo4q24SfPzgmYM9ZGsa6A6FWwYjmxc_6ojzuegUHzrARz8oTIjbnjLCY6dw5ryO-L4D_Dn-XORPFxR2Kg/s3980/dressfour.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3980" data-original-width="1597" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt5JAM374mRxHM9-qY0c-VDRrly32bwPDii2LUDck1YI2TZOvBy6mUm63FbrfMnIVq6TffY6XFcV2a5vAtI0dBLIPy1-ZWCoDRRBC_fQkPNxo4q24SfPzgmYM9ZGsa6A6FWwYjmxc_6ojzuegUHzrARz8oTIjbnjLCY6dw5ryO-L4D_Dn-XORPFxR2Kg/w256-h640/dressfour.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unpopular opinion: It has pockets and I wish it didn’t because I don’t actually need extra bulk at the hips.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENlfmXYgUY0MUr9H84JkQjRXTnoQqBQ2btX2IGi219O40VsZHfz6WoIAbK4tRa4GvHZYc2m6t7kp-DMT_HaIbZ1WI6FOTsqiokcue7DuIkTntWCaSUBDOsnxEeX3Q2cAlmXKYgb_PhkK8snz5DHFMP1ikUu7QksO4LuTrOWAJQDbgr6QLBMQo9M3BMg/s2677/dress1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2677" data-original-width="1438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiENlfmXYgUY0MUr9H84JkQjRXTnoQqBQ2btX2IGi219O40VsZHfz6WoIAbK4tRa4GvHZYc2m6t7kp-DMT_HaIbZ1WI6FOTsqiokcue7DuIkTntWCaSUBDOsnxEeX3Q2cAlmXKYgb_PhkK8snz5DHFMP1ikUu7QksO4LuTrOWAJQDbgr6QLBMQo9M3BMg/w344-h640/dress1.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I’m wearing a medium and it fits fine but I’d love another inch of length. It’s also probably see-through in the lighter colors, so just be aware of that. Overall it’s a cute summer sack dress that I'll wear a lot. It's easy to wear, casual, and comfy. Just a note: I don't have Photoshop anymore so I can't correct the color! The navy blue color is not as saturated as it looks, this is more accurate: </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SNiVTX1HCzIL9zZNi1MIXNF3267fLIXG77Cdg0MFB6Bxj1xoCwQMyIDGNi53ZZJRw_4PAnIAzWBvVnFC1BqhcmjDuwFu5nou7lIjiXqLm6sTrkzfDWR6y4RCLCCEUrz0_Qaglchdjz7fgW72xAooJBgNMWUKeuFzGLuSDikIyabJ-HvmYEFUiFxN-A/s3088/dress2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7SNiVTX1HCzIL9zZNi1MIXNF3267fLIXG77Cdg0MFB6Bxj1xoCwQMyIDGNi53ZZJRw_4PAnIAzWBvVnFC1BqhcmjDuwFu5nou7lIjiXqLm6sTrkzfDWR6y4RCLCCEUrz0_Qaglchdjz7fgW72xAooJBgNMWUKeuFzGLuSDikIyabJ-HvmYEFUiFxN-A/s320/dress2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Finally, I bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx73" target="_blank">the Linen Blazer</a> ($69.90) which fits me pretty well in the medium. It’s oversized but I don’t think I could get the small around my hips, so the medium was definitely the way to go. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PF5ncbC8YxNlTUVm_81Q8mWQ5HzeBLlf0PebOYrU0Fa-KSgQdVy-wUdN9fBkzQ5bnHN6gvOZ-_SNl-PH1ElXxykwXXWcYoim8lziMF5yZE-7wfzoOiXHqvaIy16tcxb8MSuOdwDfEik3w66D9HXOMLMHu3si01Xz45_ISIim3bq0lxQwSAIZbY1ijQ/s3942/blazer1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3942" data-original-width="1682" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PF5ncbC8YxNlTUVm_81Q8mWQ5HzeBLlf0PebOYrU0Fa-KSgQdVy-wUdN9fBkzQ5bnHN6gvOZ-_SNl-PH1ElXxykwXXWcYoim8lziMF5yZE-7wfzoOiXHqvaIy16tcxb8MSuOdwDfEik3w66D9HXOMLMHu3si01Xz45_ISIim3bq0lxQwSAIZbY1ijQ/w274-h640/blazer1.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I should've taken a picture with the sleeves unrolled, I guess, but I have short arms so sleeves are often too long for me. I like the sleeves rolled because Y'ALL I AM MIAMI VICE CASUAL. THAT'S RIGHT, I SAID IT. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTphi6EfDcIONtzviRaCAxIN9eneWAW3Q4ZvVSigamG77ClSTC2niyCBGAHThn9MX4ZGaZ6j2H6sJe8Jep6uO2LCINAzAogiYrDObWpo9Yf4ReR6LlJij1XQaEqXMlmOjuOXBlruB2PIJwHyGXiy1EzJleLpWqcIC7S2m-b1eoktJV47MPbf_6v-agBw/s2103/blazer3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2103" data-original-width="1350" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTphi6EfDcIONtzviRaCAxIN9eneWAW3Q4ZvVSigamG77ClSTC2niyCBGAHThn9MX4ZGaZ6j2H6sJe8Jep6uO2LCINAzAogiYrDObWpo9Yf4ReR6LlJij1XQaEqXMlmOjuOXBlruB2PIJwHyGXiy1EzJleLpWqcIC7S2m-b1eoktJV47MPbf_6v-agBw/w256-h400/blazer3.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It doesn’t have a lining which is slightly irritating only because the underside flaps of the lapel keep popping out. A little <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXx8r" target="_blank">stitch witchery</a> should fix that though. Overall I think it’ll be nice for a summer layer - slouchy and elegant but still comfy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHduIpBH9gP0_1PB7E59IpZt4xjX0gt5eY3vKpXtM2Ehw5pSdKsbqPr0on2Wql5P4EWcNlJ2_M2lHDobPAgp6pEtjKI9SN4iwNlonRO6c2nrJtLQud23kVxcsjoZTcimBsdc1jgNPtTG66K7k3E9NoIfdOLAZTrYh-FRGG-kzWNTmOulc5ixC7aO9dRA/s2435/blazer2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2435" data-original-width="1826" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHduIpBH9gP0_1PB7E59IpZt4xjX0gt5eY3vKpXtM2Ehw5pSdKsbqPr0on2Wql5P4EWcNlJ2_M2lHDobPAgp6pEtjKI9SN4iwNlonRO6c2nrJtLQud23kVxcsjoZTcimBsdc1jgNPtTG66K7k3E9NoIfdOLAZTrYh-FRGG-kzWNTmOulc5ixC7aO9dRA/w300-h400/blazer2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>My striped tee is the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZX8CGhtb6qG8fW2SkANrVA" target="_blank">Sno Cone from AYR</a>! I still think AYR tees are too expensive but I keep buying and wearing the hell out of them so I'm beginning to think they're worth the money.</p><p>If you've never shopped Quince before and want <b>$20 off your first purchase</b>, please use <a href="http://rwrd.io/fdrzvhq?c" target="_blank">my link</a>. <i>(full disclosure: for each purchase I get $20 in Quince credit.) </i></p></div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-84927119954168408552023-06-07T07:00:00.001-07:002023-06-07T07:00:00.136-07:00Outfit of the Day: New Stuff<p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hello! I’m working on a "stuff I like" post but wanted to wait until I finish the book I'm reading because, while I love it so far, I want to make sure the ending doesn’t disappoint.. Anyway, I bought a couple of things recently that I'm super happy with and I thought I’d show you:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBAeak8aRlV9RRUXaGSqbnbdgDUUQ41Drronx3vC82ImOh5jnNREImQ_x0qQPSZ2tlBywgUdfRRTXpzLbdFMXU9AkShvXqCqOxJgufCWY8N3ZccrvXZKATtNE56mksuzs2xCVittlHk3hdiEEUA-n3qitPyJsdYYuAYb6h63KKUOJomPFU3_pZnETNA/s3324/IMG_2910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3324" data-original-width="1479" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtBAeak8aRlV9RRUXaGSqbnbdgDUUQ41Drronx3vC82ImOh5jnNREImQ_x0qQPSZ2tlBywgUdfRRTXpzLbdFMXU9AkShvXqCqOxJgufCWY8N3ZccrvXZKATtNE56mksuzs2xCVittlHk3hdiEEUA-n3qitPyJsdYYuAYb6h63KKUOJomPFU3_pZnETNA/w284-h640/IMG_2910.jpg" width="284" /></a></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdKU" target="_blank">giant Vans tote</a> arrived and it’s PERFECT. It’s just a big-ass sturdy canvas tote and it fits all of my work things (and yes, it’s heavy as shit when it’s full but I don’t have to take it very far.) I just got tired of juggling three bags so being able to toss everything into one big bag is working for now. Plus, it’s really cute.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c19A-XAMuRXUOui6M6bw-F0lrpPwaRQ3WzOK1k228MtIc6NByJ3VIRGkVeDfwdh4O_O_ekhHj8aqQvd9eIQdKOTYGjgwH6rY2vVBtc0QC9WNIdb7iIikNgXs-KfFZEsvu7DIKdBaI3jDHXo5JkAJnrc66JLtheBP47tis4tRPRb2WkT61yUHlBBM_A/s2921/IMG_2914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2921" data-original-width="1261" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-c19A-XAMuRXUOui6M6bw-F0lrpPwaRQ3WzOK1k228MtIc6NByJ3VIRGkVeDfwdh4O_O_ekhHj8aqQvd9eIQdKOTYGjgwH6rY2vVBtc0QC9WNIdb7iIikNgXs-KfFZEsvu7DIKdBaI3jDHXo5JkAJnrc66JLtheBP47tis4tRPRb2WkT61yUHlBBM_A/w276-h640/IMG_2914.jpg" width="276" /></a></p><p class="p2" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m wearing it with my not-really-flattering Grayson dress (review <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/09/outfit-of-day-grayson-changemaker-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>) which you can’t get anymore except secondhand. I like it because it’s a floaty sack but I’m sure there are better versions - <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdK7" target="_blank">this one</a> is promising, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdJ3" target="_blank">COS</a> always delivers, and I like <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdLb" target="_blank">this one</a> for a cheap-and-cheerful option.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Because (almost) all my shoes finally fit again, I’m wearing my fun <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdLg" target="_blank">CdG Play Converse high-tops</a> and even though they look kind of odd with this dress, I don’t care. This outfit is about me enjoying my stuff, not about being flattering. Who cares about flattering? Enjoy your things!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the few good things I'll say about Rent the Runway its that it introduced me to a few brands I might not have known about otherwise. <a href="https://www.apieceapart.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsvujBhAXEiwA_UXnADOMxk-hn419djfWip232t1eGDAvOEF0UTJ1ujLv_dYi2G8JgKEbKBoCk_IQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Apiece Apart</a> is one of those brands! Now, its not inexpensive, but because it's a lesser known brand you can pick it up secondhand for a steal. I'm always checking The RealReal for deals and of course Poshmark and eBay. Recently, I found this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdKq" target="_blank">Apiece Apart Galleta top</a> on eBay for a straight steal:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzq-YjPUkkor3dVykikLcaqdydQ1A2JO0051KwuvLAdyw1OHPIbavzrsu4uLPEWI5MmrX1VXFDEpakBxbuN1LMXwxLvquWbSzQWodMjluw-n1R2qHPZn7PnRtJanKX8LirSxznu4Q7Z3wTpsfqlC3wgtbj0RD2LlbniKyLAeCk4OSzhAnD2PtNEjGr3A/s3470/IMG_2928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3470" data-original-width="1384" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzq-YjPUkkor3dVykikLcaqdydQ1A2JO0051KwuvLAdyw1OHPIbavzrsu4uLPEWI5MmrX1VXFDEpakBxbuN1LMXwxLvquWbSzQWodMjluw-n1R2qHPZn7PnRtJanKX8LirSxznu4Q7Z3wTpsfqlC3wgtbj0RD2LlbniKyLAeCk4OSzhAnD2PtNEjGr3A/w256-h640/IMG_2928.jpg" width="256" /></a></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">NWOT! And it’s still on the website! The <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/125951501232?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=YSRC-4fGSRK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=e-0ZMrP0T9q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY" target="_blank">eBay seller also has a small</a> and extra small listed, so go get em! I’m wearing a medium. It's just such a fun, unusual top. The sleeves are very dramatic without a hint of prairie sister wife and I like that I can wear the neck open or buttoned up for more coverage.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlj6aF75m793IdxzvfqgrgGN7b5dSNi5iilau-SyNJqcZz8iMnAZAUdJ0hROG3B1FHSrQjIyMc0nBkG-qJXe5JuViaj6heuQjpxIiHlSeaEathrMR09BoRffFbiatSYcgrsYeM-hTwt6aEjcZmiBt9aAZ3KFIlaalQBJWIyxPIJAsBtu8uhy9UuoDpg/s3088/IMG_2925.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQlj6aF75m793IdxzvfqgrgGN7b5dSNi5iilau-SyNJqcZz8iMnAZAUdJ0hROG3B1FHSrQjIyMc0nBkG-qJXe5JuViaj6heuQjpxIiHlSeaEathrMR09BoRffFbiatSYcgrsYeM-hTwt6aEjcZmiBt9aAZ3KFIlaalQBJWIyxPIJAsBtu8uhy9UuoDpg/w300-h400/IMG_2925.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My jeans are a recent purchase - <a href="https://rstyle.me/+XQwJEf7y8thquRzbfU7lGg" target="_blank">the Pop from AYR</a>. They're great, if a little too big. (I sized up but but shouldn’t have.) Are they better than Madewell denim? Not really, but I do wear them a lot. (Currently <a href="https://rstyle.me/+E8a8MPTJSGMyjsHMzLfkkw" target="_blank">AYR</a> is offering 15% off with code VACATION.)</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H-4QC_8hPU7T7TdBPBKJWybgH48zU-kF-r92BcSBLMeqwzXM6CPORd4FKcQ-7o8GAhEVeTjyszDcqqv_apMr2pyZhbMj4JTdSFNE2jDOJdqHowpwqurD0s6bqjIwOrWCJfuKZwEAcFKmsConSonsx6a9iW37qR2feNvgME5MT43eo-S2OTo7EpHEKA/s3636/IMG_2931.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3636" data-original-width="1452" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1H-4QC_8hPU7T7TdBPBKJWybgH48zU-kF-r92BcSBLMeqwzXM6CPORd4FKcQ-7o8GAhEVeTjyszDcqqv_apMr2pyZhbMj4JTdSFNE2jDOJdqHowpwqurD0s6bqjIwOrWCJfuKZwEAcFKmsConSonsx6a9iW37qR2feNvgME5MT43eo-S2OTo7EpHEKA/w256-h640/IMG_2931.jpg" width="256" /></a></p><p class="p2" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I’m also FINALLY wearing my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bXdMh" target="_blank">bright red Birkenstocks</a>! My bad foot isn’t 100% into them but for low movement days, they’re fine and they cheer me up to no end. If you’re a red shoe person, these are the Birks for you. They are just so ridiculously bright and I love them. I also love my weird <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yqSSSuvcB-FyEqyDjGN7Gg" target="_blank">Clare V Grande Fanny</a> - the red zipper detail works so nicely with my obnoxious Birkenstocks, right? It’s how I do.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-57988264041833873172023-05-25T06:00:00.001-07:002023-05-25T06:00:00.186-07:00Take A Shopping Math Journey With Me. <p>You might think I'm just trying to influence you with my "stuff I want" picks but I'll have you know, I influence myself <i>ALL THE TIME</i>. Probably more than you know. Like, I was poking through the blog looking for something and scrolled down <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2023/01/weekend-window-shopping-stuff-i-want.html" target="_blank">this post</a> and was like, <i>OH</i>. I forgot about <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWEvm" target="_blank">this KULE bag</a> and now I might need it immediately:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWEvm" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBA50WF4_mu3uQ67KHMEbuBK-jcsz7HAlFMbcm-Lpb942aw5r9pomxXxYj3zprdfPg617jG5LKA1vsmNaEa6-tHGQfUzSMi39Ab64HDjbYNbYRXmU-yYKYwoznii_B0YPzuLKQxQYj28Hq0Gaso-CCfkKxaYc-j46CzF6SvV0eBznn0ODRZq0D-GVJyA/w266-h400/IMG_2804.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><p>It's got a cool-casual Vans summery thing going on, right? I dig it. Except I linked it back in January and now here we are in May and haha that stupid cute bag is completely sold out. It's also kind of small and expensive. Oh, they have a bigger tote:</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Fve0tGOvxV4WK6UhYU4xfQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1200" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNnQLJRQHoo4QYaPeaJWVFacayyTMX570Ne2ztElBXpmWIvaQbBhVqoi6QBF_zsYWc7x495lHAad2_pLFcFk9nLD5ZRtZh0p3HxSd7VZbHRDZWXGWYr077VBDk7SYX0QD2oOkdp1l5kJz0xo2vNQmesCSew_kC-ekbabUuWbm5SqpDpqokqmHpdGE-wg/w400-h335/IMG_2803.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><p>I actually do need a big tote for the days I go into the office because currently I'm all strung about with a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWDit" target="_blank">lunch bag</a>, a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWDiy" target="_blank">small computer backpack</a>, and <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yqSSSuvcB-FyEqyDjGN7Gg" target="_blank">a purse</a> like some kind of office building pack mule. Anyway, I like it but it doesn't fit on the shoulder, it's $198 and it's striped, not checked. The heart wants what it wants, you know? The heart also wants it to cost less money. So I go a-searching. I find this:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+fS8IiCqKF9T2mU08ArWqAA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="470" height="385" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPPOJiUQ6bu2DUZGemhVZd1l6A4Id4JdfOthcwa7_yU3nCkUMOmE9q5gHpjJmdxaju50n9T6vcDQqPPXjcyWOC0a4XymjlY73BWbz-cbC56dKuhj4H_tuiAXQhb4BFmCnax_cx4_IqjVOA4YFDOEwCzdTlwVNdBblvmLyH5ELPCIrQe7y94j8E-p8RA/w400-h385/IMG_2801.jpg" width="400" /></a></div></div><br /><p>Woof. I love this. It's<i> </i>leather and<i> real </i>cute but I'm not sure it can handle the level of crap I need to hoist up to my office and also, it is...not cheaper. No, it is not. It is actually, like, a lot more. It's $287 more than the KULE tote. Good God. So I keep looking:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.ubuntu.life/products/carryall-tote-black-checkered?variant=40361104769133&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEAcsrbiHE_hhyRCCz-bqXU-8VPxG9gug9fwHgtDLZLsDrO_Ggu79qBoCCUUQAvD_BwE" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1170" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq0BHUmkLgQzhy2S-IbX-8nOYL_nWY6XibyZ7y0kKQhVM4tUiXkVkC7eNpqbhVq7VrS4ymbdG-k-zsfNNVaqFQgIoSZK4ia1jwbdEV347gGAjjGOEh1BMOWDp3HnPeWuA2vKeDcOJy98t8ugmBzliqBIPG5Wpg3j4I6n0jm4AVpL9rsuUvRnR1dEceyg/w400-h316/IMG_2805.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Oh! This is so cute and it's got leather handles and a crossbody strap and it's $150, so I'm <i>saving</i> $48 if I get this one. Plus, it's handmade by women in Kenya, which is so cool. My only worry is that it's not structured enough but I like that it's got that Vans checkered thing going on, but slightly different. Huh. Hm. I wonder...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWEwZ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9S_zBlgOGxSJvmLoeTLm9mA-mECkw7U8P7hV2ozTOaP-cXJQlvbcaIPG7krU6GaMNGRdLNCzOUXVbbOLYYBv0KxzioAUcjWVi9QJBM0sX9XKb2cjXnK6xv58_QlhRlDwl_4o1uoW0ZZx1Clod4LtgoqJOELhZB4C8RvWTs_6dt-jw0i9TbeQPXzZc6g/w321-h400/IMG_2802.JPG" width="321" /></a></div><p>Ha<i>HA</i>. And now we come full circle. This one is, you guessed it, by Vans and it costs $55 so I am basically getting it for $7 when you use shopping math. (What do you mean, that's not how math works? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_3kHURyv4I" target="_blank">Shopping math</a> is is different from regular math. It's easier and more fun.) Anyway, I bought this one because it's big and cheap and really cute. It'll also probably weight 800lbs when I put all my crap in it and I'll end up mad all over again but what can you do. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-3256910232244310512023-05-02T06:00:00.009-07:002023-05-02T06:00:00.174-07:00Outfit of the Day: I Got One Pair of Shoes.<p>Hello! I'm back wearing real shoes which is great. What's not great is that I have, like, one pair of work-appropriate shoes because I have to wear very supportive, stiff sneakers and I refuse to wear my stupid Hokas to work. So, my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJAg" target="_blank">Birkenstock Bend Low sneakers</a> are my only option right now. I like them but only having one pair of shoes to work with is really limiting. I spent some time trying on all my clothes to see what worked and came up with a few options:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCQFcJciH89QjIVwv3sjN3jsXrWWCe9BoaY4omvipxkqvQbrUZgbUVPFNKFUsF0T9UL01uGcGn9sTm5n9_cC_VaR869muR7Y3NcwxxD4PKDHwF2WiDMH_Cun8O7OAS_7hrCPOTgDhX7huE3EeWRqcRgvN14vsYiN1cUhcmy7GyAHReqiWw8Y-7O3Ttw/s3740/IMG_2436%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3740" data-original-width="1841" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguCQFcJciH89QjIVwv3sjN3jsXrWWCe9BoaY4omvipxkqvQbrUZgbUVPFNKFUsF0T9UL01uGcGn9sTm5n9_cC_VaR869muR7Y3NcwxxD4PKDHwF2WiDMH_Cun8O7OAS_7hrCPOTgDhX7huE3EeWRqcRgvN14vsYiN1cUhcmy7GyAHReqiWw8Y-7O3Ttw/w316-h640/IMG_2436%20(1).jpg" width="316" /></a></div><p>Here I'm wearing my Lululemon On the Fly On the Fly pants (discontinued but the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJys" target="_blank">Athleta Brooklyn ankle</a> are similar), <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJaI" target="_blank">a Madewell tee</a> and my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJyt" target="_blank">Quince sweater blazer</a>. It's a pretty comfy look but still feels vaguely work-appropriate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXfjj2ZYzaf35S5isyqDSv5238ZZYYSs2ugyERFWfsFBvtWeN3aJ73OXrnoNu_BIx3q5_xcLY9bwTvnTtQo_xI11DYikdxbw1hs7MAz3YQ1k2Qr9OxjnO_ZlGiSoH2tSJ0FF3kfjfVMKndCIYrz6bCxbFGJk-0u1Uo2F_ENt59WBxCfKD0WJ1NlR-EQ/s3288/IMG_2447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3288" data-original-width="1451" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXfjj2ZYzaf35S5isyqDSv5238ZZYYSs2ugyERFWfsFBvtWeN3aJ73OXrnoNu_BIx3q5_xcLY9bwTvnTtQo_xI11DYikdxbw1hs7MAz3YQ1k2Qr9OxjnO_ZlGiSoH2tSJ0FF3kfjfVMKndCIYrz6bCxbFGJk-0u1Uo2F_ENt59WBxCfKD0WJ1NlR-EQ/w282-h640/IMG_2447.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_BipQpBAR0GZuPpQJpqs4E48VJq4gZ-P72L0vvCixIzzMm51LIaG4JBUAdCjYCde-41tmsmkKlYMfVM7XLl6Q-_uYrJLAxLbDAI9T0Yjey70ZitHJV-AZaZ18pnuyZH-jFrIKM8i8j-8kRg2y6mp08HTsHe7xKXrjKTldR4jLru8qoq0kIwVeJafIQ/s3088/IMG_2450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_BipQpBAR0GZuPpQJpqs4E48VJq4gZ-P72L0vvCixIzzMm51LIaG4JBUAdCjYCde-41tmsmkKlYMfVM7XLl6Q-_uYrJLAxLbDAI9T0Yjey70ZitHJV-AZaZ18pnuyZH-jFrIKM8i8j-8kRg2y6mp08HTsHe7xKXrjKTldR4jLru8qoq0kIwVeJafIQ/s320/IMG_2450.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I bought this crazy <a href="https://www.shopstyle.com/g/women/veronica-beard/empire-houndstooth-dickey-blazer/820015844" target="_blank">Veronica Beard Empire blazer</a> on <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVMqs" target="_blank">The RealReal</a> (available on Poshmark and a good deal <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVMqH" target="_blank">here on TRR</a> if you're a 12!) and I love it but it's kind of <i>a lot</i>, right? Heh. I am wearing it with a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJzh" target="_blank">black COS tee</a>, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJyf" target="_blank">dark denim Madewell jeans</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJyq" target="_blank">my new Anthro necklace</a> which is such a fun way to un-boring a black tee. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAz_fW6ptfset2SSCbZpL-mqbQzXB33memspNanZ590nJVnlJVSsZGAPRHt-0iEib9gPZC6BhoCUGDaR65LA0IF4sEDFVkH37oIviSlkUBSbW3E0tpbz-SPFZRUn51WuAx3lQqFWQe4vNAPJstJdCXs_dLb40cdHpL5BY8gMAQ4FATb087QQpqtN2HOw/s3614/IMG_2461.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3614" data-original-width="1678" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAz_fW6ptfset2SSCbZpL-mqbQzXB33memspNanZ590nJVnlJVSsZGAPRHt-0iEib9gPZC6BhoCUGDaR65LA0IF4sEDFVkH37oIviSlkUBSbW3E0tpbz-SPFZRUn51WuAx3lQqFWQe4vNAPJstJdCXs_dLb40cdHpL5BY8gMAQ4FATb087QQpqtN2HOw/w298-h640/IMG_2461.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><p>Okay, I only have one pair of skinny jeans these days but I still like them and wear them! I don't care what the youths say, they're still good. (This pair is older Madewell, of course.) I'm doing a sorta monochrome thing and wearing them with a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJzk" target="_blank">navy silk Quince top</a>, my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJzl" target="_blank">Everlane oversize jacket</a>, and my new <a href="https://rstyle.me/+aSTQjXptt8UNFqzqyVoJXw" target="_blank">Clare V Grande Fanny</a>. It's a weird bag, but I'm enjoying it. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAf_dJJVxMdJcdpbXL9XWST_djeSi3St3LDiq6e8TsiBQ6yiq8yStq2kVkq24rEbln5Cj8om1WHvo5R5ciDtHj1B7WNBtPyynLV2VH5bl8woWOIaUemdVaxGqzcipP-lyr8ccmHq0_UYmQgVMSR1ACXccWBaOHLZwkzZ89XMI_VpI4biuqT4PAS1aMw/s3553/IMG_2468.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3553" data-original-width="1552" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilAf_dJJVxMdJcdpbXL9XWST_djeSi3St3LDiq6e8TsiBQ6yiq8yStq2kVkq24rEbln5Cj8om1WHvo5R5ciDtHj1B7WNBtPyynLV2VH5bl8woWOIaUemdVaxGqzcipP-lyr8ccmHq0_UYmQgVMSR1ACXccWBaOHLZwkzZ89XMI_VpI4biuqT4PAS1aMw/w280-h640/IMG_2468.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><p>Finally, I'm wearing my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVJAg" target="_blank">Birk sneakers</a> with the dreamiest dream of a dress by Veronica Beard. Unfortunately this dress belongs to Rent The Runway who is now dead to me because they freaking suck. When you do the monthly rental subscription you can buy items at a discount and they were offering this dress for 40%. For <i>weeks</i> it was 40% off but when I decided to buy it, they'd dropped it to only 20%. Yes, 20% off for a used dress that had been in the rental rotation for nearly three years. They refused to honor the previous price and I had a tantrum, cancelled my membership and sent them back all their shit. I am still mad about it. I wanted that damn dress. Ugh. </p><p>This was not a story with a happy ending but I'm hoping I can find it on Poshmark or The RealReal and seriously please slap me if I ever try to join RTR again. The End.</p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-20199507267682725902023-04-09T20:50:00.000-07:002023-04-09T20:50:09.948-07:00Stuff I Like: Overdue List! <p>Hello! I've had a fairly crazy month so far but my foot is healing to the point that I can actually hobble around in Plastic Clogs That Shall Not Be Named. I also have an ugly pair of Hokas that I can wear for a limited amount of time. It's progress. Anyway, I've been keeping notes about some of the things I've been liking lately so here you go:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVgg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1054" data-original-width="1582" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj1c-MpfVQ_qz032UMD1oQTKqW8DHBkxIH9KtzoFyjJwOVzOwUMsrRaPa1cHX5YAg_J7kD40m6v3syPerHWRqeiqfPXJrINlO1KsNstvQGfDBj4ZHHfAwv0DyItWPI7Wc5z15B9ZVcdLPuiMbASnh9Z6pvC686rsA1HIv1BmelEYyaCMAjFm2NNV4cbg/w400-h266/D52D137A-2E96-4E63-8322-482F9883F0D1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Sunscreen That Is Just Right<br /></b>I wrote <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/10/monday-mood-mystery-solved.html" target="_blank">here</a> about my chemical sunscreen allergy and made the switch to mineral-only formulas with varying degrees of success. I still really love my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVgL" target="_blank">Tatcha sunscreen</a> but it's painfully expensive so I was hoping to find something similar and cheaper. I got a deluxe sample of this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVgg" target="_blank">CoTz Flawless Complexion SPF 50</a> in last month's Allure box and it's SO GOOD. Its lightly tinted and feels good on the skin - not super greasy or heavy. And, while it's not cheap, it's also not super expensive. It's also on sale at Ulta right now, so I bought a tube. Yay.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVg7" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="1494" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlHLlhRHAGv1iepvzrvv81rnal32ZIh9nlvP-v-St38-9g9jEkzIlBEb2VLcJfcBoRmP9e8JiygoxPMundZ3hC2yGUgYsYFDHLHdPCKgyOxWnsltt_XffiQUReSbQRJE-ALvx7EpW5-xsLC0tsRI7WNAZyxDAJOjTFgZosxvjL1alb3iHO7TI0USlWg/w400-h211/098C391A-6DC5-44D0-8C48-802724254110.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b>These Sneakers That I Swear Aren't That Ugly<br /></b>Okay, listen. I am very, very limited on what shoes I can wear right now so I finally caved and ordered a pair of <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVg7" target="_blank">Birkenstock Bend Low sneakers</a>. I love Birk sandals but always thought the shoes were too Hobbity for my taste. Well, I stand corrected. I ordered a 39 (my normal Birkenstock size) and a 40 because some reviews said they run a bit short. They both fit, but my toes were just about hitting the front in the 39s, so I am keeping the 40s. They are <i>slightly</i> Hobbity but they're reasonably cute and my sad foot has enough room and arch support, which is the important thing. <br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhd" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAhuOW271j3xyfQwPBKGeD4VDBmyDtMu5v25F1SQLriDyiGMSq4WMd5B8GY-2zmgI2rXkKEAdgzUls0Kt61iU_kbNc4rx5wsihzyhIfVhnB3xOLIYHhc8KVfxEfxc_MGrmAtzeA9qRKrNY0r0CMmpi5IIBR-zCVgBzdsMSW141Hy_-pGoPBFrULaVzw/w400-h200/62b8e3ba-4ff6-4884-b2a4-028c846be597-FamilyRemainsTheHC_cover_FINAL.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>This Sequel I Couldn't Put Down</b><br />I really thought I'd written about <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhe" target="_blank"><i>The Family Upstairs</i> by Lisa Jewell</a> on the blog but I guess I didn't? It's great - a creepy thriller about a family living in a mansion in London. It's got murder, multiple storylines, an unreliable narrator and a satisfying-but-not-quite ending. So, she wrote a sequel! It's called <i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhd" target="_blank">The Family Remains</a></i> and y'all, I couldn't put it down. It's really satisfying and well-written and the characters are weird and flawed but (mostly) you really like them.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhk" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1030" data-original-width="1252" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKrlPwMuKbWDZV6BGVFrRnBYK1ZxJqkTEEgFnpzUPD8DPd4kFB5Xwia4pfcHu-NEiAG6Y6DxleKUCPSmppmgS-y5PfglotxhyViauBNBsriTeQbqCWDIhTSHLDxOi1qC8azcklAXyFmDpDwUdnbONvBKJUrIR6sHxLJv8D44KFXIjj-Sxuk1h3A8vVMw/s320/013A4407-3FCB-4493-BCE4-62FBA85D0E31.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>This Blush That's Very Satisfying.<br /></b>I've been a big fan of all the Merit Beauty items I've purchased, even if the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVis" target="_blank">foundation stick</a> broke almost immediately (I just shoved it back in the tube and kept using it.) it's great though - I just use it where I need it for a minimal foundation look and the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUViu" target="_blank">highlighter</a> is also nice - glowy without being glittery. But the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhk" target="_blank">Flush Balm blush</a>! I just bought the new color Apres and it's so pretty - that perfect flushed look that I used to get from <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVir" target="_blank">Benetint</a> and it lasts all day. Plus, the weird little dome applicator is so satisfying and fun to use. I'm a fan. <br /><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhy" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="2248" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6gQdc15G44B5Pde-_cQmCmeXAu4lx_SJtdcz2dXZTqwktkTn-Wn1EtOJ1ipTF0oNxQjb8O0xj50p54SZDtZ1pkAStNHPlAwA1RCi-DmlYdNhy97UGzUruMtbt6McwcXzfb6dUGWzdJpSz56y3dc7OBe3Rn0etYX05UZbIfmSepOcCB2Gh-Y1VgfQkIA/w400-h183/011B1D83-C3E4-44AD-8590-D316C5D8EFB9.jpeg" width="400" /></a><br /><br /></div><p></p><p><b>A Bonus Book That I Absolutely Loved</b><br />I finally got around to reading <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVhy" target="_blank"><i>Killers of a Certain Age</i> by Deanna Raybourn</a> and it's great! Like, it's not the <i>best</i> thing I've ever read but it's such fun. This is the book to take to the beach or on a plane because it moves fast and is deeply entertaining (if not actually deep.) I think it would make a great movie or limited series and was casting it in my head the whole time I was reading it. (I mean, Jamie Lee Curtis would FOR SURE be in my version.) It's really fun and I enjoy reading about older women who are literal assassins but also worry about hot flashes. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs?mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS2019984_1-651910795675-c&mttnsubkw=146067015355__xLkU3r51_" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoM7jctmIpK4SduhjDZeo8MVETCoINe0wvWt3AOuRr_jqSsN5euhn8NzkpLuA1WjzEi_zptKJ7vvVZWVTLfbzppE_Hk4Dzj_exObaXeXf48q-Wboqlz1Jyiq1nJw3lnVWBAozi98FTrI4IBSIEIbjVc9kUy_bQFuzYHgcauR1HsOwAMoX1wqdhm2v1w/w400-h200/shrinking-apple-tv-jason-segel-harrison-ford.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>This Show You've Probably Already Watched<br /></b>Have you watched <a href="https://tv.apple.com/us/show/shrinking/umc.cmc.apzybj6eqf6pzccd97kev7bs?mttn3pid=Google%20AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS2019984_1-651910795675-c&mttnsubkw=146067015355__xLkU3r51_" target="_blank">Shrinking on Apple TV+</a>? It's so freaking good, even if I struggle a bit with elderly Harrison Ford (only because it makes <i>me</i> feel old.) But he's funny! I love his curmudgeonly self. And Jason Segel is always reliably great as That Guy. I've loved him since Freaks and Geeks when he played the teen version of That Guy. And Jessica Williams is great! Her <i>outfits</i>, y'all. I should also mention that Brett Goldstein is one of the creators/writers and it really shows. It's so funny and relatable and has that brand of Ted Lasso kindness woven in that I really love. But... you've probably already watched it. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-15576452700316779622023-03-22T06:00:00.002-07:002023-03-22T06:00:00.235-07:00I've Been Shoppy, Y'all.<p>Before I get started I just wanted to thank you all for your incredibly sweet and lovely comments on my last post. You're all the best and it was so fun to share my wedding with you all. </p><p>Now. Let's get in it. Something about the cabin fever of working from home with an injury paired with a challenging new job has made me want ALL THE THINGS. ALL OF THEM RIGHT NOW. I SHALL FILL THIS STRESS-HOLE WITH GLORIOUS <i>THINGS</i>. YES. </p><p>Ahem. This is to say that I've done some shopping. First, I finally caved to the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+h-bB9Uhsp0uXG9GMo3g3Qw" target="_blank">AYR French Fry striped tee</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+h-bB9Uhsp0uXG9GMo3g3Qw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvfkMmzOUb-y2ZzHmk3SCCGVcV6fa-D24pD-I1rBmuEiKrSF6bPKTM38dyzBcNhlcBX53SmrM9FaBA2CNLv97uLUuMnucycE-VCByTa6iC8oYCrBSOuXivhrxvdrVMJb4RLcUK3QV_ulhoPKKcelMlHQX9Sbkxwsupc6sQqkL7IkP2bcK-H8HTiCWesg/w400-h400/IMG_2206.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p>It showed up and I immediately wore it two days in a row, so I guess you could say I like it. It's too expensive but if you buy two tees you get 20% off which makes it slightly <i>less</i> too expensive. (I also got the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+fSY5r2qWxVuNjn3tRhcxyQ" target="_blank">Slushy tee in black</a> which I'm still not 100% sure about but it's pretty good.) </p><p>Has anyone tried the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+nUltcGWQUe9m-NVizsEkxw" target="_blank">AYR jeans</a>? Wait, don't tell me. I don't want to know. Next:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcLL" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="818" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA3FlH0oLBN-HH_JUSfKfH9UmWeHr_lvGeYmpeqW7Rmfq4xI0FbDY3bSH_c0X_jhNloI6kjZOL-3Vv2V_BDX3Wv3CKiJtFGvk-XgwGopb5-nUo8HL5Twyl4WOfHnpKd0o1Ly964t1sl4_np_Hym0BEHD8vyI8VVVU38LRrCodebDjeTC4QCljzAfa1WQ/w350-h400/birks.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><p>YES. I spoiled this on IG but yes, <i>of course </i>I bought the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcLL" target="_blank">shiny red Birkenstocks</a> even though I won't be able to wear them for a while. I was afraid they'd sell out and I NEEDED THEM REAL BAD. Marianne bought them first and I was all: </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeJofSIZkEhz7jfsx5arZsoOfmf9QIIW8l_O1PaXQpDpQJ2M2R21MH0IkOWoafHex4rEQgCW9NLT9wQFokcs6X2f2FKZLg5vcAfya22KwUcxplvYY68KEXik6pQmLgJqiJP-3FhYa9Btt31TSwh_-yN4HptqOwTXJ8QnzxO34kTOWzDZLSxCloppZBQ/s498/napoleon-dynamite.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="498" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoeJofSIZkEhz7jfsx5arZsoOfmf9QIIW8l_O1PaXQpDpQJ2M2R21MH0IkOWoafHex4rEQgCW9NLT9wQFokcs6X2f2FKZLg5vcAfya22KwUcxplvYY68KEXik6pQmLgJqiJP-3FhYa9Btt31TSwh_-yN4HptqOwTXJ8QnzxO34kTOWzDZLSxCloppZBQ/w400-h216/napoleon-dynamite.gif" width="400" /></a></div><p>They arrived and they are my new best friend. Sorry best friends, you've been replaced with shiny red German comfort sandals. Try harder, I guess. (At time of writing my bestie Kate had ordered them in <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcMY" target="_blank">the Madrid style</a>, and bestie Ashley got <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcMZ" target="_blank">the Gizeh version</a> which means we got ourselves a proper Red Birk cult going. Join us!)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.rei.com/product/119945/vuori-performance-jogger-pants-womens" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="1316" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkIbU70lZs6jvorYjHIq8sTcQGjHUcNMr-d3yrArjIF31xhJHGrBJ5u0-84u247fxrcHVRzkLG9X2O_8zWvRO6ZKDs5QlzFGnWAjXAS40Jpg0UpUSp-ALXbrggTjEgDslLC65m9H42oeCTPnvDNRw_OYHOBV27AIQoEsjG3a2b55ckBj9VGRGQ_-i_g/w394-h400/Untitled.jpg" width="394" /></a></div><p>I also bought a new pair of <a href="https://www.rei.com/product/119945/vuori-performance-jogger-pants-womens" target="_blank">Vuori Performance Joggers</a> because my knee crutch has a velcro-lined pad which ripped holes in the inseams of all my comfy pants. I hate Velcro now, just FYI. A list of things with Velcro I hate: My air cast, my ice packs, my knee crutch. Velcro is ruining my life and my pants. Anyway, I bought the joggers in ruby heather because they were on sale and the color is good! Very cute. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcLH" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="2400" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguqIsunu0MuyIWgJ5FL_KEZTw_IJCI7x5yHywZwc_MK_7r4tsktWN9hvWRs2ZsOFueLMWS9siml_6C4oZyXShJ7lnMnrnMrA-DP_ipuYWtETM_SuSG3uTrrZloarxEB6aaPG8oT3fU-e5mSahda7WukzpRrodJws7Nca3WFQY1xBeH1fauz9kIbl4B4A/w400-h400/IMG_2204.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of Vuori, that <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcLH" target="_blank">Palisades rain jacket</a> kept getting marked down and down and down and I finally snapped and bought it (after returning <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUcMK" target="_blank">this one</a> from Athleta because it didn't quite work for me, size-wise.) The Vuori jacket fits true to size, the details are excellent and the color is really pretty! Plus, you get 20% off on your first purchase, which I used.</div><p>Last thing! I bought something I'd had my eye on for ages because Marianne showed it to me last spring and I filed it away under <i>ooh, maybe</i>. When it came back in stock recently I just couldn't resist (and you get 20% off your first order if you sign up for the mailing list! How could I not?) Anyway, I got the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+yqSSSuvcB-FyEqyDjGN7Gg" target="_blank">perforated Clare V Grande Fanny</a>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+yqSSSuvcB-FyEqyDjGN7Gg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="433" data-original-width="405" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglT-JzoLSRFrpRLBM2MCVLQjGwubv-ivWX16IMlACNblzDpvOErSjVjF2t9X_ysehtwsf4A7BuUxAE_LPgp9sbUIvsxN9-_5Tab_nBtRAjw18Ko_PpHFL5fzvfIO5dgOvFP__-CLFyVsNGXGaWr9BvuTI_ejMC2Ze_PyuPhee0eTTdIM4NMP1VvOLwSQ/w374-h400/IMG_2207.jpg" width="374" /></a></div><p>It's so good! Very chic, holds more than you would think and the leather is gorgeous. The strap comes in two sizes (regular and long) and I got the regular because I assumed it would be fine and guess what, it was <i>not</i> fine. On the longest setting it was still all up in my boob grill so I emailed to see if I could exchange it and Clare V sent me the longer strap for free! I was delighted. Now I can wear it crossbody like a belt bag or around my waist (unlikely) or looser like a crossbody bag. It's going to be my excellent summer bag and I plan on having an excellent summer because this past winter has sucked. (Except for the wedding/Paris part. That was cool.) </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-20274031779242103982023-03-12T18:00:00.001-07:002023-03-13T08:47:49.864-07:00Non Traditional Wedding.<p>This isn't going to be a long post but I wanted to share my wedding outfit with y'all since you were so sweet when I <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/08/non-traditional-bride-y-stuff.html" target="_blank">originally posted about it</a>. Initially I wasn't sure I wanted a dress that was even remotely bridal but after we decided to have a morning ceremony in our living room it felt like something pretty and light would be the most appropriate. I really loved <a href="https://www.renttherunway.com/shop/designers/shoshanna/glengarry_dress?utm_campaign=rtr_ad%7CGoogle%7CNonbrand%7CDesigners%7CDSA&utm_source=google&sem_cid=2030293157&sem_gid=73762135844&pxid=dsa-770502796024&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=&sem_type=&em_stream=&r_ty=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAjbagBhD3ARIsANRrqEt4H2tDwkCkNqreWLkGlA6CN09dZCagXl3yJ1tPaEsapCycplU8MJcaAq7-EALw_wcB" target="_blank">this Shoshanna dress</a> I saw on RTR and ended up buying it on Poshmark for $75. Shoshanna makes <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTNVH" target="_blank">such pretty dresses for curvy figures</a>! Mine is beautifully made and I love the vintage feel to it. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWJ8xD9gnHpxb1Y06A3apyDsv8A3Bo65505LVzzaBAKHRFkPg6jxO0Iaiyphmk3NcI4rv-KoBgnlqgoqhudY_mduUvT_EYc8tNQniMzuTUc9QdeSb7GStPxTZEhojDymiHlm2Q4dTcdyNAY7P1Lz8s0Tr7FeqYpC0PfpzTFlIdV73wvIP0UGKOnE4dw/s3432/IMG_3278.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3432" data-original-width="1490" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaWJ8xD9gnHpxb1Y06A3apyDsv8A3Bo65505LVzzaBAKHRFkPg6jxO0Iaiyphmk3NcI4rv-KoBgnlqgoqhudY_mduUvT_EYc8tNQniMzuTUc9QdeSb7GStPxTZEhojDymiHlm2Q4dTcdyNAY7P1Lz8s0Tr7FeqYpC0PfpzTFlIdV73wvIP0UGKOnE4dw/w278-h640/IMG_3278.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">photo from last fall when I had two good feet! </span></i></div><p>Because we chose February (our wedding date was our 6th dating anniversary) I knew I'd freeze my ass off if I didn't have a jacket, so I found <a href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/blanknyc-suede-hooded-leather-moto-jacket/5785222?siteid=z1KL9yrNyf4-Kjx641Uo49wVhtiFlYMVBw&utm_source=rakuten&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=z1KL9yrNyf4&utm_content=1&utm_term=1080438&utm_channel=low_nd_affiliates&sp_source=rakuten&sp_campaign=z1KL9yrNyf4" target="_blank">this cream suede motorcycle jacket</a> (also via Poshmark) by BlankNYC and have worn it a few times already. Sadly it's sold out but <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTNUD" target="_blank">this version</a> is pretty similar and there's <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTNUy" target="_blank">a faux suede version</a> as well. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbD0_CteoxaK29Lv1PJaUR3y8LbkOaZSna6YNvRZg3FDPlafC4cIu_PNzyXy2s98xr3KilIJnOJaIWy-8CBmIltjAG-hNG7GWFxBCxGI9BqQfwuXCgDVsiy9rCxYLI0-pLzaYgMYNc938XDGzXF4_pCW2kF0uzfzespVWppHmUB53nkAGvABfqdLoYw/s2669/IMG_4764%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2669" data-original-width="1619" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHbD0_CteoxaK29Lv1PJaUR3y8LbkOaZSna6YNvRZg3FDPlafC4cIu_PNzyXy2s98xr3KilIJnOJaIWy-8CBmIltjAG-hNG7GWFxBCxGI9BqQfwuXCgDVsiy9rCxYLI0-pLzaYgMYNc938XDGzXF4_pCW2kF0uzfzespVWppHmUB53nkAGvABfqdLoYw/w387-h640/IMG_4764%20(1).jpg" width="387" /></a></div><p>I also managed to wear one of my beloved <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bTNTX" target="_blank">Loeffler Randall slides</a> which were the most expensive element of my outfit and even though I couldn't wear both of them, I still think they're beautiful and festive. No regrets! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42PBvmA6G_Q4ikCsxRtpVp1ubd1kiPNbjK3kPlCg-LoRkHcoIe4WDCq5t7rpgtKyqJJPl6efFpWmv9KbD47PB3cdFwDEawJlkjfinyuoejHy8WBYm2QM53-nCHb8ibaKxGxT7R1wLBHfCXeWiuQ_OGl2AjIfcFZXMMwmVb0CljYF56yW9ForLBoDDUg/s2683/IMG_1722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2683" data-original-width="2012" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj42PBvmA6G_Q4ikCsxRtpVp1ubd1kiPNbjK3kPlCg-LoRkHcoIe4WDCq5t7rpgtKyqJJPl6efFpWmv9KbD47PB3cdFwDEawJlkjfinyuoejHy8WBYm2QM53-nCHb8ibaKxGxT7R1wLBHfCXeWiuQ_OGl2AjIfcFZXMMwmVb0CljYF56yW9ForLBoDDUg/w300-h400/IMG_1722.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p>That said, don't buy your wedding shoes in August, people. Of course we got a big snowstorm a few days before our wedding so I changed into my new Converse for our after-ceremony brunch because I am still using crutches and didn't need to slip on the ice and break my other foot. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbT6cQqTaarZBcRyXdSTh6rJd1R1LPAp1HDKLyzVQwpTcnxoTE45SvlTOG-1MnRABi4mbwEOTOo_qnniPgiVK356yKbWCiHLqFKUYqGJUPLuuj18-uzsnGOJhmDWrH3LSLqDykq5zHUjFh5mFu1TKtv_NvWOfXGMAZq1fxXLRJ0xXd_nwAXPpXUcyrQ/s3550/IMG_9714.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3550" data-original-width="2662" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTbT6cQqTaarZBcRyXdSTh6rJd1R1LPAp1HDKLyzVQwpTcnxoTE45SvlTOG-1MnRABi4mbwEOTOo_qnniPgiVK356yKbWCiHLqFKUYqGJUPLuuj18-uzsnGOJhmDWrH3LSLqDykq5zHUjFh5mFu1TKtv_NvWOfXGMAZq1fxXLRJ0xXd_nwAXPpXUcyrQ/w480-h640/IMG_9714.jpg" width="480" /></a></p><p>We didn't really decorate other than to buy some gorgeous flowers for the mantle centerpiece and my family also sent some really lovely flowers which we put by the entrance. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzz5Rh_byzRQZTUj8m6aAkmBGCn9UnL6RYE63q0Sl_DNJ3e1Oguu95e0v333bZxZY9o-S6-nH-AiTV1SaX7W-AR0OQOztXX1DAYD0o9T4neo4jvCC2AtDvLsjGWtQaWXvGWfd_DQ0esdwfxeYKNRhtkLIXnFqVxs0a58LioaB1wkdgr_GJaIklEPkww/s3970/IMG_1667.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3970" data-original-width="2977" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzz5Rh_byzRQZTUj8m6aAkmBGCn9UnL6RYE63q0Sl_DNJ3e1Oguu95e0v333bZxZY9o-S6-nH-AiTV1SaX7W-AR0OQOztXX1DAYD0o9T4neo4jvCC2AtDvLsjGWtQaWXvGWfd_DQ0esdwfxeYKNRhtkLIXnFqVxs0a58LioaB1wkdgr_GJaIklEPkww/w300-h400/IMG_1667.jpg" width="300" /></a></p><p>We had four local friends attend and I FaceTimed in my mother, sister and niece to watch. A short ceremony, a champagne toast, and then brunch at a French restaurant nearby. It was really simple and perfect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFxa7a15SueMAKyPSJjY3tiDlSbVvycKqz6A08gFQ9Da7F72CXcSlaoNZfF4msq-uwZco1555_MNgIW9Srnakz8Vjqz-BMtYwa094sGu9ayO69fsXGEBqjFr_5vugbHQFNyp9qBaZ9Y9hh0t6vIBe-p8IFbI7KWgaXqgCPibGZY2ZULE-x0iMtBLW3w/s3067/IMG_1726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3067" data-original-width="1965" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFxa7a15SueMAKyPSJjY3tiDlSbVvycKqz6A08gFQ9Da7F72CXcSlaoNZfF4msq-uwZco1555_MNgIW9Srnakz8Vjqz-BMtYwa094sGu9ayO69fsXGEBqjFr_5vugbHQFNyp9qBaZ9Y9hh0t6vIBe-p8IFbI7KWgaXqgCPibGZY2ZULE-x0iMtBLW3w/w410-h640/IMG_1726.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't forget the best man:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqM605T-cQKBPyoCKH58TQ9buUMUto0h-gJIIh6s6andsiv97dpKDL7BGkbo1ADwOgN5VbDkyUdYbsC6Sk_FEkMRgsnwVwuvfR6IxDnC9Ek3nhYyDn9JvwNH9Bl1K3Pg_GDIJr_W8b_pNpEJ4kaudWrizUtdJuf8ZERzvdnQrlZOuInKHJoV3mBtYSA/s4032/IMG_9704.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqM605T-cQKBPyoCKH58TQ9buUMUto0h-gJIIh6s6andsiv97dpKDL7BGkbo1ADwOgN5VbDkyUdYbsC6Sk_FEkMRgsnwVwuvfR6IxDnC9Ek3nhYyDn9JvwNH9Bl1K3Pg_GDIJr_W8b_pNpEJ4kaudWrizUtdJuf8ZERzvdnQrlZOuInKHJoV3mBtYSA/w300-h400/IMG_9704.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-7938924675710278332023-02-19T11:30:00.002-08:002023-02-21T12:26:17.156-08:00Stuff I Like: Full Brain Edition. <p> Hellllloooooo. I have missed you all quite a lot but I really needed the break. Things are going well with the new job and I'm slowly progressing towards healing with my busted foot but it's still been pretty overwhelming. Also, I'm getting married in less than a week, which is crazy. (If you were wondering, one of the dresses <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/08/non-traditional-bride-y-stuff.html" target="_blank">in this post</a> is, indeed, my wedding dress! I'm such a tease, I know. I'll post pics after it's done! A certain dude I might be marrying reads the blog and I don't want to spoil it.)</p><p>Anyway, I have been VERY busy using my whole brain with the new job which hasn't left room for much of anything except air casts and crutches, but in my last post I mentioned a few things I'd just purchased and I want to talk about them and also tell you what I'm reading and stuff. Okay? Okay:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVfC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2279" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRiQ13K4bTdO-GZ1UtPAnbHuG0VkdoCqYqoLJWhQW6LuKfw4ybrZWGjEblptyUxdYHGkSDAheqSAaLxasZRBBBDvh5ver024nkqJTDf91fw9STHjOiv91wxNP5TTJG1qr5jXcEXMojsbFzdHayTQs9FLtRK9DmndHh_HHkNzyeCDdPOyyS0paJ2E7Bw/w362-h640/IMG_1417.jpg" width="362" /></a></div><p><b>These Sneakers That Bring Mad Joy. </b><br />I have wanted these <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVfC" target="_blank">Comme des Garçons Play x Converse sneakers</a> for literal years but for some reason just never went for it. They were just a little bit too expensive for something I wasn't sure I'd get a lot of wear out of. But then I was feeling sorry for myself and decided I couldn't live without them (despite having a post-surgery foot so swollen that who knows when I'll be able to wear both of them!) Anyway, sometimes you just have to go for it - the heart wants what it wants and I have ZERO regrets. First of all, they bring me joy every single time I wear them (okay, <i>it</i>. I wear one of them.) They're also more comfortable than normal Converse, so there's that. Anyway, worth every penny. (Also, I'm wearing my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVgL" target="_blank">Vuori joggers</a> in that pic and they're still my #1 favorite.) <br /><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSTFT" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://images.ctfassets.net/afruo3gr1g6h/4mlLbSJ4WziX6UklmIDK5Q/b1e09198bdf6e8f4027f5d762860a155/W-JKT-21-BLK_2665.jpg?w=1600&h=2000&q=50&fm=webp" width="320" /></a></p><p><b>This Knit Blazer That's the Best of Both Worlds.</b><br />I love the way structured clothing looks but not so much how it feels. I'm really into being comfortable these days but I also don't want to look like a total slob, especially for work (even if they can currently only see my top half.) <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSTFT" target="_blank">This cotton knit blazer from Quince</a> is literally a perfect thing - a structured mid-weight sweater knit that's comfy to wear and looks really pulled together. I bought it in black and want another in camel because it feels like it's going to be a closet staple. <i>(for $20 off your first purchase of $50+ use <a href="HTTP://RWRD.IO/FDRZVHQ" target="_blank">my referral code</a>!)</i><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFJ08vJP2cRDAVhBDLutiszESeT0MaJDA3omIm5Awz2aM4mucxx5q6cpDImb6dEF2ACkppkSvpLb05hqOSRwtkGoSNRRa6RSty_9K3ZhCBJ57BGyIuKyLkWZ1QxNuml_ja-ljrAHMd2KlkBTNXKY1pzbTNWHvPrTN_4dYO2G5kEtt8GoyLXHKTkl73Q/s1200/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-18%20at%204.55.27%20PM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="946" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFJ08vJP2cRDAVhBDLutiszESeT0MaJDA3omIm5Awz2aM4mucxx5q6cpDImb6dEF2ACkppkSvpLb05hqOSRwtkGoSNRRa6RSty_9K3ZhCBJ57BGyIuKyLkWZ1QxNuml_ja-ljrAHMd2KlkBTNXKY1pzbTNWHvPrTN_4dYO2G5kEtt8GoyLXHKTkl73Q/w315-h400/Screen%20Shot%202023-02-18%20at%204.55.27%20PM.png" width="315" /></a></div><br /><p><b>These Socks That Are Part of My Life Now.<br /></b>My foot surgeon is a big fan of compression socks for their circulation benefits and now I am too. I started with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSTEw" target="_blank">a pair of Bombas</a> I bought for travel (pretty good) but <a href="https://wearwellow.com/collections/womens-compression-socks" target="_blank">Wellow brand compression socks</a> started stalking me on the Internets and I finally caved and... y'all. They are <i>better</i>. I now own four pairs and wear them daily. They're so good! Super supportive, kitten-soft and seam-free. Plus, they come in fun colors and patterns. <i>(Do I have a referral code? Of course I do. Click <a href="http://wellow.refr.cc/adriena" target="_blank">my link</a> for 25% off your order of $50+.)<br /><br /></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVfv" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="462" data-original-width="318" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoGVyvC99x9mKjdyP5Nx9U97v3HvVGsb_FfzIBtv2L-Yuo_Qw8G3PjBTpmFlYfJmZZjNT2kkrRiZt1J0GDUCRfmCZqYDp6OeaisZrSETsGIVlt3L_EN0fe_txZBcJvbBYJAlpktigNTyQFSgIx-WFvrcCMlsb8ycPrVoJlRe-Nme2-ICcPHK5ZaOvtGw/w275-h400/56670004._SX318_.jpg" width="275" /></a></div><p><b>This Book Which is the Exact Fluff I Need</b><br />I'm all about easy reading right now and after re-reading a couple of Dick Francis mysteries (my go-to for comfort reads) I dived into <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVfv" target="_blank"><i>On a Night Like This</i> by Lindsey Kelk</a> (who wrote the delightful Christmas book I mentioned <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2022/12/stuff-i-like-recent-reads.html" target="_blank">here</a>!) She's the exact flavor of British rom-com I need right now and it's just a fun read about a normal person thrown into being the personal assistant for a celebrity. It's definitely a modern day Cinderella story but somehow manages to be it's own charming self? It's totaly fluff and I'm enjoying it. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVjF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="962" data-original-width="1188" height="324" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRgUfYEa7IJ7EFMl1fu99PJzm7o8nP_-VB2EQOUJ4I8i4GFxOm0i2lttyGrOY_jTjTSYLO-TCkTETEzBdEXxGVZohCxGyGfuk73p3KL97t6y_IXUndydif8NxW9Elm27Jw_SviXIzTsu3LixF9-5PddkQl9sI3l8gvZJ9Hp7_EG0urOqtFwJuoA4Uexg/w400-h324/mascara.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><b>A Mascara Mini That's Upping My Game</b><br />Finally, my favorite thing in <a href="https://www.allure.com/gallery/february-allure-beauty-box-2023" target="_blank">the most recent Allure Beauty Box</a> is this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bSVjF" target="_blank">YSL Beauty Lash Clash Extreme Volume Mascara</a>. It's super black and gives me dramatic, fluffy lashes. It's definitely prone to clumping but I have a container of spoolies that I use for this purpose because applying mascara has always been a challenge. Anyway, this is a good mascara and I actually prefer a mini over the full size because I can never use the full size before it dries up. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-4675082278973163212023-01-27T10:48:00.002-08:002023-01-27T10:58:18.643-08:00Weekend Window Shopping: Stuff I Want.<p>Ugh, you guysssssss. Thank you all for your kind and thoughtful comments. I read every one of them and I'm truly touched. I maybe cried a little? Y'all are just the best and just to be very clear: this is still fun for me and I'm definitely not over it, I just need to be able to give this new job my full attention. Plus, right now even simple things (getting dressed, taking a shower) take way more energy (both mental and physical) because of my non-weight-bearing broken foot. It's all...a lot. So, I'm going to take a little break and then I'll be back with monthly or maybe bi-monthly blog posts. We'll see! I'll also still post on the blog's Instagram (though my refusal to do videos is definitely not in my favor when it comes to the algorithm.) </p><p>Now, how about one more Weekend Window Shopping? Today it's a little of everything with a theme of "stuff I bought, stuff I want" because always. Here you go :</p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-63d41a160de0450399306579"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-46999292511603246902023-01-26T06:00:00.001-08:002023-01-26T06:00:00.231-08:00The Time Has Come, The Walrus Said. <p>Nearly thirteen years ago my friend Marianne had the idea that we should start a blog and share our funny email conversations about clothes and shoes and makeup and fashion because if we were cracking ourselves up, surely we could make other people laugh too, right? </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmfb7S1XgPtpZmMpd73kLecUfBjY5kefTX81YCoG3Xj67Zz1YmXY1dfQnE-vwUiFjl8eLfDMfYlBqzum-nzewkbUDv_RLlE_K3qE9r6CzKmjgBmwy_adUH_pofWiTerBvwRo5CuHvVPQuis34mGtx1WeB5AqThGbeijNA0a8JYvvW675Vo_rdzRr2IA/s1600/DSC_0305%20(1).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1064" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmfb7S1XgPtpZmMpd73kLecUfBjY5kefTX81YCoG3Xj67Zz1YmXY1dfQnE-vwUiFjl8eLfDMfYlBqzum-nzewkbUDv_RLlE_K3qE9r6CzKmjgBmwy_adUH_pofWiTerBvwRo5CuHvVPQuis34mGtx1WeB5AqThGbeijNA0a8JYvvW675Vo_rdzRr2IA/w266-h400/DSC_0305%20(1).JPG" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Also, why not post real, affordable outfit photos in which we smile instead of gazing at our toes? 2010 was the heyday of the fashion/style blog and we wanted to be part of it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgeLNswm3NnEy8oSudFI-_3duN8c3WMw3ZJMvDG0L1H0fKEhx3Wc7nSTAy1qR6_3BeE8c0Ey3cS1iNGxcxaGt7QpNPcAnQvgxvr7rHDhNbiKed53T2yrBaatZsz19fPJplHu6n3xCnb8ibMheDPSZokOYgT9XY3vKrgLFHlL9munADJcfAMt41m2n8w/s1145/MA3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1145" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicgeLNswm3NnEy8oSudFI-_3duN8c3WMw3ZJMvDG0L1H0fKEhx3Wc7nSTAy1qR6_3BeE8c0Ey3cS1iNGxcxaGt7QpNPcAnQvgxvr7rHDhNbiKed53T2yrBaatZsz19fPJplHu6n3xCnb8ibMheDPSZokOYgT9XY3vKrgLFHlL9munADJcfAMt41m2n8w/s320/MA3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>In the thirteen years since a lot has happened: jobs, kids, serious illness, divorce, big moves, big life changes. Marianne, with two kids and a real-ass grown-lady job, relinquished the blog to me quite a while ago (though she still contributes in so many ways) and eventually our conversations moved from email and text to Marco Polo videos, so it stopped being easy to transcribe them and also started feeling a little over-share-y. A lot of what you originally came for is gone - <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/search/label/cute%20boy%20friday" target="_blank">the cute boys</a>, <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/search/label/shobbit" target="_blank">the fashion snark</a>, <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2011/06/drinking-gin-in-ditch.html" target="_blank">drinking gin in a ditch</a>, <a href="http://www.looksgoodfromtheback.com/2020/07/we-discuss-our-day-gown-cult.html" target="_blank">the convo posts</a>. These things all came to a natural end but it was super fun, wasn't it?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLdl6iPk6kVGozuNX-srRpTi0Bwhut-W-s2C_DZEdTSyphouw6JrMA9QIEHBzHSZ1my6lBCex43zcJ41uQptL2w018WQ5IaLtnDsKOwdaL5ZjcXdX_KsgLFiVGh9xvLWjGow3ISIk_S04gMwe0VM_37ZzDkdG-DyXDL3pgt0R-0S4oLDgRh7nuT_UAg/s1080/MA2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJLdl6iPk6kVGozuNX-srRpTi0Bwhut-W-s2C_DZEdTSyphouw6JrMA9QIEHBzHSZ1my6lBCex43zcJ41uQptL2w018WQ5IaLtnDsKOwdaL5ZjcXdX_KsgLFiVGh9xvLWjGow3ISIk_S04gMwe0VM_37ZzDkdG-DyXDL3pgt0R-0S4oLDgRh7nuT_UAg/s320/MA2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So here's what's happening. I just got my own new grown-lady job here in Oregon, which is exciting! I'd been working my old job East Coast job remotely and had worked there for nearly nineteen years(!) so this is a huge life change for me. What does that mean for the State of the Blog? I think it means it's time to re-evaluate. </p><p>Before I tell you my ideas I just want to thank you all for reading, especially those of you who have been here since the beginning. I honestly consider you all my friends (and some real honest-to-god friendships have come from the blog! I feel so fortunate.) It's so nice to have an EXCELLENTLY smart and cool community of people who read what you write. I can't thank you enough. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cdTbO5R9j5el-8O6fxf8HoIgsivBa6TW6xEUdrXgK3RXNzOgnA8oUUlzrjJd3-i4CDw1cX5w7mSiKYXg3kpT1sPyyM0ascxcINUduLYpCT3RWMVMk9oqgQeOly8-QnoNjxajZtUoylWtPPpukKT9ID6gC-KNrfRKz3sdNuHMGD8YDEHsPs-F1lqWpw/s3088/MA4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3088" data-original-width="2316" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cdTbO5R9j5el-8O6fxf8HoIgsivBa6TW6xEUdrXgK3RXNzOgnA8oUUlzrjJd3-i4CDw1cX5w7mSiKYXg3kpT1sPyyM0ascxcINUduLYpCT3RWMVMk9oqgQeOly8-QnoNjxajZtUoylWtPPpukKT9ID6gC-KNrfRKz3sdNuHMGD8YDEHsPs-F1lqWpw/s320/MA4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Now, time to talk. With the new job I won't have the time to post regularly and I don't want to be the blog that used to be cool but now only posts shopping links. It feels like that's where it's been headed and it bums me out. However, I also don't want to lose this great community! So, I have some ideas. Would you rather:</p><p>- <a href="https://www.instagram.com/looksgoodfromtheback/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> for outfits and a monthly round-up blog post ("Stuff I Like" style with recs and reviews)<br />- Instagram only, with outfits in the grid and recs linked in stories<br />- Kill it dead, this blog has run its course</p><p>Vote in the comments! I'll also post a poll in an IG story so you can all vote that way if you'd rather. In the meantime, I'm going to take a break from the blog so I can focus on the new job and on getting my foot healed up. See you on Instagram! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145183089731808312.post-18975421442972233782023-01-24T06:00:00.002-08:002023-01-24T06:00:00.274-08:00Beauty Reviews: Winter Skin Help. <p>Because of my current situation (recovering from foot surgery and not being able to use my right foot for literal <i>months</i>, etc) I had really let things go. Showering is a WHOLE STUPID PROCESS and deeply un-fun with a cast so I decided to buy some things to make it less stressful and more enjoyable. Also, my skin was so gross and dry and there's no excuse for that. So:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJhs" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1996" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6QhMZMXHd_ab49z9qNbEfwEm8concExztTFYf9fTszNyRhShFmXQBcn0nR-GZkFLrVEFxysbOEylwxVJV2d5mFktTF7vZsF1NViFZuIG2liurghNBzXH5lPwQoJgwYBIO3uX_wzXu_afSv8HnIGosEy2WoSUysbSBIYtx5sjid-Ffa-kLvQpdo-3sAw/w400-h240/the%20body%20ritual.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJhv" target="_blank">This Nécessaire kit</a> is such a great way to try these products. They're generous travel sizes (not minis) and I've been quite happy with all of them. The serum and lotion are both unscented but feel very nice. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJg6" target="_blank">The body serum</a> isn't something I felt I was missing in my life but it's really just a nice hyaluronic acid treatment gel. I put it on my neck, chest, and shoulders right out of the shower. It feels nice and dries down well - not sticky at all. Does it "do" anything? That remains to be seen but it's a nice product. </p><p>The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJg0" target="_blank">body lotion</a> is also great - thick and moisturizing. I do wish it was scented because it's got that weird "unfragranced" smell, but it certainly feels elegant and does the job. Will it replace my inexpensive <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRIbj" target="_blank">Aveeno lotion</a>? Probably not. </p><p>The <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJgG" target="_blank">body wash</a> is delightful - it has an invigorating eucalyptus scent which is probably not for everyone but I love it and it wakes me up. It's just body wash, though. It smells great and will get you clean but it won't change your life. <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJgJ" target="_blank">The body exfoliator</a>, though, is special. It's the hero of the kit and my favorite of the four. It's super moisturizing and has little black scrubby bits in it (bamboo charcoal, apparently.) It doesn't feel like it's doing much when you're scrubbing away but my skin felt so soft afterward. It's just a really nice product that smells and feel luxurious. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Os8zY2NRvrMNIE-TvJpg5w" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="1450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjUlOBEur5o_7HbFgjWTpS9Pv3m3UmyaLq_32VlgFHQNRsqdC87-72ZsOhjZCgjQidbff2fqDnziSpHHnvC5pFmPgu-VK5wdaj51qNi54dHQtaF-EYND-YM3bn5UwtFi55KY_U75Btu-1SXSZNXFxAEOO-W2X27gJ6Lwt6kA_mqjESdgMJbj6pLEh_A/s320/eltamd.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>I also got my <a href="https://allurebeautybox.com/" target="_blank">Allure Beauty Box</a> (I subscribed <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRIaT" target="_blank">through Amazon</a> because it's easier to cancel) which included a few products that I am so happy with! <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Os8zY2NRvrMNIE-TvJpg5w" target="_blank">The EltaMD Skin Recovery Toner</a> has been a happy surprise. I use it after washing my face in the morning and my skin just drinks it up. It's full of peptides and calming ingredients and it's not super expensive! I'm currently using Tretinoin which is drying the hell out of my face, so I'm hoping this stuff will help keep my skin barrier healthy. It might eventually replace my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRH98" target="_blank">Skinceuticals Phyto Corrective Gel</a> which I love but is expensive. <br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJgt" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX5Muf1tpCiVxjWtcvhJvbseIRXNjjli83mcoewzSLcFB6NvsnCOxgqg0L8uxpDTL5mgqMto5laDb78qLDZaWh-a-gimJbaxemzdOwwevBMixMwP4OvP_LLcDbzhlYZBpLXHkqBj4N2SiEb_OzcZjAZFsfeEbOVDDLQsLMRFlZV7_yq-Wv9ERVFs6LRw/s320/s2465086-main-zoom.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The other thing I got in my box that was a lovely surprise - a full size tube <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRJgt" target="_blank">First Aid Beauty KP Smoothing Body Lotion with 10% AHA</a>. Now, this lotion is neither fancy nor elegant but it will smooth out the bumpy skin on the back of your arms and legs (or wherever you're lizard skin lives) and you will feel like whipped cream. It's seriously kind of amazing. Now, I should warn you that it's unscented and smells...not great. I have been applying a thin layer, waiting a few minutes and then putting my usual lotion over it and that seems to work well for me. </p>Amblushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11765599544176134468noreply@blogger.com0