august is... somewhere between shells and suedes
ALSO INSIDE: two excellent vintage handbag finds, a mockneck for gameday, an app that venmo-ed me for getting cookies, and more!
Hi friends! Hope you are having a lovely August 🐞 A tiny bit of housekeeping! I am starting law school and then (chaotically) going to Iceland very soon, so we’ll have a newsletter on Friday and then a two-week break! And if you have any advice for either, I’m all ears.
Two random things for y’all! The first is that I had the BEST experience with jewelry designer Victoria Bekerman recently. I wanted to exchange a gold bracelet for silver, and they literally made a silver version for me. The nicest team!!!
Second, my Lapse snapshot of the week is from the Niche Shop, which I finally made it to! It’s here in NYC, but it looks like they are building out their site, so people can order :)
Now, onto the good stuff!
B.N.W.T.
1. Asymmetrical Button Sweater Tank from Abercrombie, $48 (on sale)
Naturally, we must discuss the big Abercrombie sale on right now (30-50% off denim and 20% off everything) – including this tank, which is apparently so beloved it’s on pre-order right now!
2. Essential Vintage Sunday Half-Zip from Abercrombie, $64 (on sale)
Oh god, I’m so ready for cozies again.
3. YPB studioFLEX Bike Short from Abercrombie, $32 (on sale)
I have a very similar pair and always get compliments on them!
4. Belted Shoulder Bag from Abercrombie, $48
I am realizing that all the shoulder bags I liked… are belted shoulder bags.
5. Ohio/OH Reversible Mockneck from We Love Ballgame, $40
I am very confused about what this store is, but they seem to have great reviews, and I really, really like this concept of the reversible mock neck. (More teams here!)
Get Thrifty
1. Unbranded Handbag from Vestiaire Collective, $35
Good handbag-finding luck on Vestiaire, part 1!
2. Unbranded Vegan Leather Handbag from Vestiaire Collective, $31
Good handbag-finding luck on Vestiaire, part 2!
3. Talbots Genuine Leather Suede Vintage Barn Jacket from Curtsy, Size S, $99
Suede AND a barn jacket?? She is fall 2025.
4. Old Navy Suede Jacket from Curtsy, Size S, $11
Another more affordable and very cool option.
5. Dakota Cinched Pull On Jeans from Nuuly @ Free People, Sizes XS, S, and M, $40
Seasonal transition jeans for your consideration!
Shop Small 4 Ever
1. The Discovery Set from Discothèque, $35
Obsessed with the packaging and fragrance names!! I think this could be such a good gift.
2. Apolline Necklace from Odette, $120
Y’all know I try to stick to under $100, but I love this piece! Reminds me of Peretti designs.
Pearly Funk Earrings from Avadore Studios, $18
We’re not done with shells quiiiiiite yet.
4. Embroidered Napkin Set of 4 from Ninis and Family, $44 (on sale)
I think these are supposed to be for Easter (although they’re not very Easter-y??) – I personally would just use these all the time.
5. Tactile Calendar from Dennis Did It, $68
I had a tactile calendar for about a year, and I loved it sm… I might have to snag this (also, only $10 shipping from Australia!).
More Fun Stuff
Some Substack reads I enjoyed recently:
“Two Weeks, One Bag: The Carry-On Debrief” from Usha
This is all SO COOL. Have to play around with this AI tool from Fit Happens
“Interesting Shoe Theory” from Kelly Williams of Midimalist and Joyce Lee
“How To Look Chic In Blazing Hot Weather” (so real) from OFELIA of All The Above
I tried out the Claim app this week (basically you get a coupon for a specific fun store each week but you can also swap and trade with people) and can confirm they Venmo-ed me $4 for spending $10 on Chip City cookies!!!
Apparently, these affordable sunnies are a bunch of celebs’ favorites?? It’s called Otra Eyewear.
Reductress never misses.
I can report that the Glossier x Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Balm Dot Com is VERY banana-y – I think if you like banana Laffy Taffey, you will really like it.
The most clicked links in the last ASTC are:
That’s all for now, I’ll see you on Friday!!!
The suede barn jacket!!!! I’m gasping!!
This shout out made my day 😘😘😘