pics or it didn't happen!!

ALSO INSIDE: a customizable burgundy tote for $50, an oyster bag charm, and journals galore

BIG news for our first ATSC of December 2024… the pictures are back!!! Thank you so, so much to everyone who answered the poll a few weeks back – I used to put a TON of pictures into each newsletter, and now I think I’m going to blend the two styles a bit more. Poll again at the end if you have thoughts/feelings/feedback!!

In other news, I did a mini (depressy) shopping haul on TikTok lol – if anyone wants links or reviews, lmk. Gilt does have a few of the Acme plaid scarf dupes left in green, red, blue, and other colors!

@lucy_ritz_so srry this account may become much more stream of conciousness vibes lol bc that’s all my brain has in it right now!! #democrats #election2024 #unboxing #unboxingvideo

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Ok now onto the good stuff :)

B.N.W.T.

Zara Customizable Tote ($53)

This one is a recent personal purchase that I LOVE! I have had a complicated relationship with Zara and took a looooong break because of the issues raised with their sustainability. I feel a bit better about them now (especially since they launched Zara Pre-owned, which actually is kind of great??). But when I saw this burgundy bag with the tiny monogram, I couldn’t resist! (I believe this color is almost sold out, but they also have it in brown.)

NA-KD Off-Shoulder Tie Detail Top ($40)

If you’ve been here over on ATSC for a while (🫶), you know I am a BIG NA-KD fan. I love, love, love their pretty, simple pieces like this – and I am so excited for their NYC pop-up soon, lmk if you’re also going!

NA-KD V-neck Combined Fabric Dress ($100)

The fact that this is one dress and they managed to get alllll this beautiful shape and drape, wow 🥹

Old Navy Sherpa Quarter Zip ($35)

My observation from walking around in NYC on Black Friday is that in terms of affordable steals, people were FIENDING for this sherpa! I’ve also had my eye on the tan version, which I’ve literally watched sell out and then come back like three times in the last week, I believe.

Free People Oyster Bag Charm ($10)

One of my TikTok faves, Maanika, flagged that Free People has really good bag charms, and she was not! lying!

Urban Outfitters Pancake Candle ($28)

I have seen SO many people rave about this candle, please someone tell me if I actually do need this!!

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Bill Blass Women’s Vintage Watch ($24)

Y’all know how I feel about a scrumptious, badass vintage watch!!

Gona Paris Sterling Silver Gold-plated Bracelet ($39)

For a silver jewelry girl, I was really on a gold accessories kick this week, it turns out. I am so jealous of you gold girlies, SO many options.

Ralph Lauren Cashmere Tank, Size M ($84)

Guys, I was so sold with the brown animal print for a cute lil night out look… but it’s cashmere so it must be SO soft. I’m obsessed.

Ulla Johnson Sweater, Size Petite (I think would fit a XS-S?) ($60)

For anyone with a Christmas sweater party coming up!! I do have one, you guys might have to beat me to it…

Helmut Lang Denim Trench, Size 4 ($50)

My jaw DROPPED when I saw this price – and it’s in excellent condition?? I think this is one of their still-going Cyber Monday deals so if you want, I would honestly grab it ASAP before the sale ends.

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Initial Letter Pendant from Lamarii Jewelry ($43)

For my fellow history girls, this just really reminded me of Anne Boleyn’s iconic necklace, and I was immediately sold lol. This actually is technically the January garnet version, and they do have stones based on other months!

Crystal Buddies from Pie Factory Gifts ($14)

I cannot even fully explain it but I am just SO charmed and delighted by these little guys.

“Big Fan” by Alexandra Romanoff ($15)

Ok, this is a little different, but this is a new, female-founded small publishing company that does romance novels called 831 Stories!! And the extra cool thing is that they build merch/events/universes around each of their books. We love to see it sm!!

“Pieced Together” Journal from Mincing Mockingbird ($14)

Clearly, I am also in a very bookish mood lol… but seriously, every single one of these notebooks is so funny, and I need them all.

And real quick before we reach the end: how do we feel about all the images!?

More Fun Stuff

• Some of my top Substack reads this week were an absolutely fascinating fashion breakdown of what they’re wearing in Romeo & Juliet on Broadway from Kendall Flavin, the Gen Z 2024 gift guide from Casey Lewis of After School by Casey Lewis (worth the subscription, I promise, her newsletter is SO good!!), and this super interesting read of how Stephanie Johnson is planning to update her style when she moves from Austin to NYC.

• Speaking of reads, I am the biggest stan of Book of the Month and just got a ref code right here if anyone else reads like a fiend and pretends money spent on books isn’t real lolol

• Reminder as the holidays come up!! Don’t forget to download Phia for all your sustainable shopping needs, and if you’re a content girlie, get yourself on ShopMy!

• As someone who desperately needs to be de-influenced, this girl is a godsend lol.

• A super interesting take/breakdown on what really lies behind all these lookalike competitions!

• This is why I will never not stan Madeleine White!! Transparency AND accountability from a top influencer!

• With all love and respect to Sydney Sweeney, if someone manages to make Hey Dude shoes cool, I will be genuinely shocked.

• Last week’s most clicked links were my secret holy grail jeans from Old Navy, the Skims boyfriend pants (someone grabbed them, so I found another pair!), and the Reformation sparkly top.

That’s all for now! See you next Friday xo