it's a bodice, it's a tee, it's a bodice-tee!
ALSO INSIDE: Reformation cashmere for <$100, cutie carabiner necklaces, and how to do the Saturday Scurry!
IT’S THE LAST DAY OF JANUARY!!!!!!!!! We made it, people!
Good LORD, I don’t know about you all, but this month was both 20 years long and also took time off of my life for sure 🫠
But, as of tomorrow, it is a brand new month AND the shortest of the year AND the on-ramp to spring! In celebration of that, we are riding hard for February with no regrets or shame lol. I don’t care WHAT your relationship status is, we are doing hearts and pink and red and lace and chocolate because we deserve it! And we need to change up this 2025 vibe REAL fast (as much as we are able to) and enjoy ourselves.
In that vein (get it, ❤️ pun), I have been obsessed with this Glassons graphic bikini top that is only available in New Zealand… but it led me down the rabbit hole of lingerie and bustier graphic tees, and I love them! It’s camp in allll the best ways to me, especially for a lil V-Day day outfit :)
Maybe pair with some pretty pearl earrings or even lil boobies, channel that divine feminine (or whatever makes you feel amazing!), and you’ve got yourself a very fun holiday fit 💌
And don’t worry, I do have some *non* red, heart stuff for you as well – onto that!
B.N.W.T.
1. Moira One Shoulder Top from Motel Rocks, $23 (sale)
For anyone curious, my Motel Rocks fascination this season has only grown stronger lol – I am so excited to see what they do for spring and summer this year.
2. Vegan Peekaboo Skort from We The Free, $40 (sale)
I have been really wanting to try the microskirt + tights trend, but I knew I wanted to wear a skort (not an actual skirt lol) if it was super short. This is the best option I’ve seen, may have to give it a try 👀👀
3. Nike Field Generals from Revolve, $70 (sale)
You guys, I literally forgot Revolve existed somehow… but I’m happy to report that the Sales page hits just as much as it did years ago!
4. Miaou Power Mesh Long Sleeve Tee from Revolve, $69 (sale)
Like!!! This is so good (or maybe I am just really, really bought into the mesh shirt trend for going out this winter but either way!).
5. Easy Denim Cargo Joggers from Gap, $31 (sale)
I have notoriously not had great luck with denim joggers but I really want to find a pair that I like! And it feels like Gap is always a strong bet AND they are once again having a 50% sale. (Also, if their flannel PJ shorts ever come back in stock, PLEASE snag some, they are amazing!!!)
Get Thrifty
1. Reformation Cashmere Sweater from Vestiaire Collective, Size L, $89
Well, hellooooo Ref cashmere for under $100! And looking at all the pictures, I think this sweater could fit a bunch of different sizes (for different looks).
2. Jean Paul Gaultier Top from Vestiaire Collective, Size XL, $97
This is another one that spring/summer you will be very grateful you bought, I think!! I think it could truly fit size S-XL (and the front says “Evidemment Jean Paul Gaultier” or “Obviously Jean Paul Gaultier, OBSESSED).
3. Red Kap Hand-Embroidered Turtleneck from Depop, $7
Ok, I lied, one more thing with hearts! I love a collar detail and this is so cute (and also WILDLY cheap for a hand-worked piece).
4. Kate Spade Nylon Shoulder Bag from Curtsy, $45
LOVE a super long, rectangular shoulder bag! I can’t remember her actually ever carrying one… but they always make me think of Audrey Hepburn.
5. Free People Gold Cocktail Studs from Curtsy, $18
Listen, you don’t need teeny tiny cocktail studs… but it does seem really fun to have them :)
Shop Small 4 Ever
1. Mini Carabiner Charm Necklace from Keachains Jewelry, $28 (sale)
Excuse me, WHERE was this when I was searching for carabiner necklaces a few months ago.
2. Pink Leather Card + Coin Purse from Sbri Studio, $39
WOWOW I love this! And they have a ton of other colors and cute designs that are customizable. If you are a bestie, LOOK AWAY because this is probably going to be a present at some point this year.
3. Large Monthly Wall Planner from Good Tuesday UK, $26
One way to make the rest of these months better than this one is to have these very fun and bright colors assigned to each of them :)
4. Trucker Hat from Love Hurts Tennis Club, $23 (sale)
Another thing I am apparently not over: Challengers! Especially when there’s a pun involved, so fun!
5. Ceramic Pomegranate Desk Clock from Retro Style Ceramics, $79
My quest after stunning, often fruit-shaped ceramics continues, and this is a big development. And yes, these pomegranates come in many colors.
More Fun Stuff
LIST OF THE WEEK on Benable: women-owned business (updated!)
Some of my favorite Substack reads this week were:
looks that some of my faves are obsessed with from Harling Ross Anton of Gumshoe
some important and shocking truths (like in the 1930s, the average US woman only had NINE outfits and was totally satisfied) from the queen Erika Veurink of Long Live
this very wise and lovely piece on your 20s from Aliza Sir for Platonic Love
Guys, I really think I need this pillow… is that dumb lol
I just got 5 new FabFitFun starter boxes I can give out, DM me and share your email if you want them!
In 2025, we are doing the Saturday Scurry!!
I am deeply read into the Matt James x Rachel Kirckconnell drama (as a longtime member of Bachelor Nation)… and nothing has summed up the situation better than this.
Last week’s most clicked links were:
the SKIMS boyfriend pants (guys, they are SO good, I highly recommend)
the list of the week LAST week! the updated version of rugby shirts that would fix me lol
the MUAH! crewneck from Abercrombie – only a few sizes left!!!
That’s all for now! I’ll see you all in FEBRUARY 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞
Aw, so fun to see my name come up here -- thank you for sharing! 💛