put it on a pillow (i'll buy it!)

ALSO INSIDE: custom-made silk journals, black cherry lip gloss, and a foray into the Kate Spade-aissance

Friends… we have made it to the pre-Valentine’s Day edition!!! This week’s ATSC is entirely built for you to forward to that special someone to give them a little *hint* *hint* for what you want this year (and btw, special someones can 100% be platonic soul mates!).

And if you’re looking for more ideas… as y’all know, I have been CLINGING to the VDay vibes to make these dark winter days tolerable lol, so there are gift ideas for you or your Valentine sprinkled throughout the last three ATSC newsletters as well.

But for now… we’re talking about my newest obsession: embroidered pillows with grandma-style quotes but for us, the Gen Z grandmas. The brand Furbish just DOES something to me.

N/a • N/a • I Love You This Much Pillow • Furbish Studio | Love That For You Needlepoint Pillow • Heart Pillow - It's Not Me, It's You • FURBISH STUDIO | Overthink Needlepoint Pillow • May Pre Order Good In Bed Lumbar Cushion May Pre Order • Furbish Studio | First Rodeo Needlepoint Pillow • FURBISH STUDIO | Reservations Needlepoint Pillow • FURBISH STUDIO | Expensive Needlepoint Pillow • Collage Created on Zeen

I know I want one, but I truly can’t decide where to start. Drop your fave in the comments!

And now on to more good stuff…

B.N.W.T.

1. Red Heart Wine Glasses from Kanyon Shop, $18

Not only are these wine glasses perfect, they are also DISHWASHER SAFE!

2. Gola Elan Sneaker from Urban Outfitter, $110

I simply adore this Gola color combo, especially for spring (not florals!!).

3. 100% European Linen High Waisted Shorts from Quince, $30

I believe these Quince linen shorts sold out roughly a billion times last summer (and I think this is a new color??). All that to say, I will be snapping some up this time around.

4. Black Cherry Balm Dotcom from Glossier, $16

Girls don’t want flowers (well, we don’t only want flowers), we want the new Black Cherry collection from Glossier!!

5. Short-Sleeve Crew Cardigan from Abercrombie, $40 (sale)

I could not be more stoked that short-sleeve cardigan season is almost upon us. (Also, I will NEVER not flag an Abercrombie sale – 20% off almost everything, and I believe there is a stackable code, DENIMAF.)

Get Thrifty

1. Urban Outfitters Jacket from Depop, Size S, $60

Ok, this is SO sick to me – it’s giving Grease and in the very best ways.

2. Staud Moon Handbag from Vestiaire Collective, $134

I know this is a bit outside the usual price range… but I truly, genuinely believe this is a STEAL for this gorgeous bag.

3. Prada Sunglasses from Vestiaire Collective, $91

So, so, so, so, SO good!!

4. Kate Spade Leather Card Wallet from Vestiaire Collective, $85

I hear we are potentially in the middle of the Kate Spade-aissance?? Particularly with coin pouches and wallets.

5. Camp Met Gala Pouch on Poshmark, $65

This is from the actual store at the Met Museum, and I cannot believe I didn’t realize there was merch from my favorite Met Gala theme of all time! (Also less than a month until the first Monday in May 🥹)

Shop Small 4 Ever

1. Silk Velvet Custom Notebook from Abbey Ratcliff, $48

THIS is the dream, oh my GOD. These notebooks are handmade and so unbelievably stunning. Also, silk velvet is apparently a type of material if you’re like me and got confused lol.

2. Puffy Heart Earrings from Bauble Sky, $16 (sale)

I really like the size of these – not too big to be fully statement but not too small to not be! And, yes, they do also come in silver :)

3. Gaia Diamond Solitaire Bracelet from GLDN, $98

This is a 10k gold bracelet with a lab-grown diamond for just under $100?? Definitely forward this one because WOW, this is an insane price.

4. Heart Cake Fridge Magnets from Sulwan Studio, $23

If these cute lil fancy cakes have no fans, then I am d**d.

5. Chocolate Record from Chocolates Unlimited, $20

And speaking of very pretty food… I *almost* got this for my bf this year, I just think it’s really cute for any vinyl lovers in your life!

More Fun Stuff

• Some of my favorite Substack reads from this past week include:

  • this thought-provoking interview with a fashion girlie who does NOT use social media from Amy’s Newsletter

  • this cool list of cool girl labels from Nic of cultured girlfriend

  • this really smart piece on why boycotts (in this terrifying era) aren’t hitting the way we think they are/the way we want them to by Marion Teniade of Teniade Topics

• Guys, while we’re talking about Valentine’s Day (which is also talking about chocolate fundamentally in my mind), before I forget, I regret to bandwagon but the Dubai chocolate bar is really THAT girl.

• And while we’re on snacks, I recently had the Maui Monk Stellar Pretzel Braids on a Southwest flight, and they blew my mind. They are currently sold out, so I am attempting to pick another flavor to try, AND I have a code for y’all from Big Silly Triva (SILLYVERSE).

• Dua Lipa + Chanel = heaven

• I wanted to share one of my favorite newsletters that gives me a moment of lightness in the morning when I am also getting all the news briefs filled with horrifying things – and that is The Newsette! Highly recommend it if you also need a bright spot in your mornings.

• This feeling >>>

• Last week’s most clicked links were:

  • The SKIMS boyfriend pants (I’m telling y’all, these are the BEST)

  • The needlepoint pillow that started my whole obsession

  • The pink Nike Field Generals that are going fast!

That’s all for now – I’ll talk to you on the big day next week!! I’m off to take an everything shower because (sappy but true) the most important part of all this is the self love ❤️ hope everyone gets to do something just for themselves this weekend!