cover me in sherpa
ALSO INSIDE: wildly good sample sales, a Proenza Schouler top, and all the cozy wozy essentials for this winter
Happy peak “let’s circle back in the new year” season, friends – I hope not a single thing is getting done at your workplace!! It’s time to rest!
A tiny bit of housekeeping at the top. On Sunday, I’m going to drop a 2024 faves special edition where I re-cap all the things we in the ATSC community have been clicking on and obsessing over since the launch in April (can’t believe we’ve already at this point!!). And then next Friday, I’ll actually be deep into a London trip and will drop a trip guide and then we will be on holiday break until January 2025 🎊 You’ll hear this 100 times from me, but thank you so much to all of you here for making 2024 so special <3
In other random news, I went back to Cleveland, OH for a long time in a while to visit my family and my best friend who is in grad school there… and Ohio friends, since when is the Land this whimsical and adorable?? Y’all have been holding out on us! (Photo taken on Lapse, which I am far too present on lol.)
And finally, I had a chance to catch up with the fabulous team behind Zeen, and they showed me some of the incredibly cool things they have been cooking up… like Substack-friendly, embeddable graphic options and a super easy way to copy and paste alllll the products available in a post in the caption ⬇️⬇️⬇️
This Zeen is inspired by poor circulation and need to be both cozy and wozy at all times. A few stand-outs for me:
That lil green flannel pullover in the far left is Skims ($88), and I need it biblically
I am also OBSESSED with the dark blue one with the light blue trim also on the left from Free People ($98).
And for the most affordable option, don’t sleep on Miss Old Navy with the tan one with white trim also on the far left ($35)! But maybe snag quickly, this thing just keeps selling out.
And if you like all this, don’t forget to check out Zeen :) truly another highlight of my 2024!
Ok, enough from me now, let’s move on to the good stuff!
B.N.W.T.
Low Tide Maxi Dress from Rumored (260 Sample Sale), $32
If you are not a 260 Sample Sale fan, PLEASE allow me to put you onto it! They currently have a Rumored sale going on (and another fave, WeWoreWhat) and the prices for gorgeous and usually $100+ items like this dress are NUTS.
Corduroy Detail Quilted Jacket from NA-KD, $110
The burgundy DETAILS on this quilted coat, my goodness!
Water Repellent Suede Clog Mule from Quince, $70
I don’t know if people noticed I snuck this into the collage above… but I LOVE the vibes of these mules so much, and honestly, that’s saying something because usually, I don’t like the look as much! Idk, I think these colors and the shape are just really pretty?
Off-The-Shoulder Draped Mesh Top from Abercrombie, $50
This is currently the top contender in my search for a NYE fit!
Stretch Poppy Trouser from AE, $23
Ok, this is another secret holy grail pants from a brand you might not expect (American Eagle), but TRUST me here! These brown ones are unbelievably comfy but also look so, so put-together and 90s vibes.
Get Thrifty
Gucci Leather Wallet, ($74)
I have truly never seen something more giftable (or keepable) in my life than this pristine GUCCI leather wallet 😮 The Vestiaire Collective deals have gotten fairly wild if you haven’t checked them out.
Prada Eyeglasses Frames Only, ($38)
Please note that **these do need frames of some kind added to them** but yes, they are also gorgeous, tortoiseshell brown PRADA skinny brown glasses for under $40!!
Proenza Schouler Shirt, Size XS ($49)
Usually, I’m not one for patterns like this but something about this Proenza shirt really transcends that take for me lol.
Urban Outfitters Galaxy Horoscope Orb Ring, Size 7.5 ($19)
When the f*ck did Urban sell these and how did I not know about them? It’s too big for me but I am begging someone to snag this and send me pics of how they style it!
Acne Studios Blå Konst Jacket, Size 4 ($88)
Ok for this one, we need to think a little ahead… but how amazing would this light denim jacket from Acne Studios look in like April!!
Shop Small 4 Ever
Venus Ring from Dainty Personalized Co, $23
The power of Etsy jewelry is truly jaw-dropping, like how do I always find the most stunning rings like this within moments of going on the site.
Embroidered Cocktail Napkins from Thread And Early Bed, $30
I LOVE cloth napkins and I am so, so happy they are trending right now… and I think these are my fave embroidered ones I’ve seen thus far?
Star Boot Charm Chain from Cosmic Crow Co, $16
You’ve heard of bag charms and how they might be on their way out… so get ready for boot charms!! I love this option, and there are also a ton more variations here.
Gold Gemstones and Charms Dangle Hoops from Tenth Realm Jewelry, $14
Ok, I am such a sucker for lil hoops with multiple lil charms.
Baby Tee from PinkIsBlue, $29
I’m so sorry, I am not over these baby tees yet, how are they ALL SO FUNNY AND GOOD!
More Fun Stuff
Some of the Substack posts I loved this week were the
gift guide with all things that they found using their thrifting/vintage browser extension, this essential piece from (with guest author Lore of the Land) called “On keeping women skinny so they don't get too powerful,” and an interview from with the person behind Pinterest Predicts.Speaking of, don’t forget to check out Phia, especially if you’re last-minute holiday shopping and want to get someone a bougie gift (in a way that also is good for the planet!).
The queen of data herself has some reassuring words about how while mocha mousse may have won the year, green is going anywhere anytime soon.
One more holy grail secret from me… and that is that the Met Museum gift store is highkey such an incredible place to actually get people gifts they’ll like and think are unique – like look at these earrings.
Same goes for EAT Gifts (owned by Manhattan’s one and only Eli Zabar who is a living legend around these parts lol).
As always, ShopMy link is here for any of my content girlies who want to give it a go!
Last week’s most clicked links were the de-influencing from an influencer TikTok, the Madeleine White announcement TikTok (love her 🥹), and the stunning mixed media dress from NA-KD.
And that’s all for now! See you for our special edition on Sunday. PLEASE drop any London recs below, and trying something new hehe, please comment 🌟 if you made it all the way down here!