New in from Aritzia

Last winter when Aritzia launched their denim line, I quickly made my way in store to see what they had to offer. Aritzia is one of those stores where I know their pants will just fit me - no altering needed, which can be tough since I’m pretty petite. So the weekend they launched, I picked a few pairs up and headed straight to the fitting room. Browsing online, I had a feeling the Yoko Slim line was going to be for me, high waisted, slim jeans, what’s not to love? I tried them on and completely fell in love with the fit and wash (Med Stone Creek). I’ve been wearing them weekly since!

I was browsing Aritzia’s site again a few weeks back and noticed they brought out a white shade in the same style. I put them in my basket - sadly they were on back order for like 4weeks - but I was so excited to see them on my doorstop last week! I ran in and tried them on, only to find they were a bit see-through. Such a bummer because the fit was great. I took them back to Aritzia and saw the Tequila A Go-Go shade on display, a bleached denim in the same style. I decided to give them a whirl along with the Easy Pants, a cropped high waisted trouser I had been eyeing online. They both fit like an absolute dream, so to the register they went. Aritzia’s sizing is pretty true to size. I’m a 24 in their denim and 00 in pants, which is pretty accurate for me. I’m super happy with both of my purchases, especially since pants can be notoriously tough to find!

Weekly Lust List No.21

The weekly lust list…An edit of fashion pieces I’m loving at the moment. Making sure you guys see the latest each week, without the hours of browsing.

The Nordstrom Anniversary Event is here, and they’ve got some gems on sale! Such a great time to pick up basics and new items for fall. I completely fell in love with this gray Theory blazer, so tempted to pull the trigger even though I just picked my Topshop one .. Theory why do you do this to me! I also found my favorite bra and this robe/jacket I gifted my mom for her birthday hidden in the sale too. Sharing a few of my favorite fashion and beauty picks below!

Beauty favorites

Chic tank dress

It’s eighty five degrees, I’m two florins in, and summer is at it’s peak. Spent the weekend doing a little shopping, running errands and catching up with friends over drinks, hello summer! I picked up this Philosophy Apparel tank dress last weekend and have already worn it twice, that’s when you know it’s a good one. I got it on such a score at Nordstrom Rack, under $20! I’ve worn it to work paired with a cardigan and heels, and out for drinks paired with slides for a chill weekend happy hour. So versatile and the color is gorgeous, love it. Hope you all had an amazing weekend!

The Hunt For A Linen Blazer

The hunt to find the perfect linen blazer was definitely a struggle. It’s one of those pieces you just want to get right, you know? I wanted it to be my go-to spring and summer throw on jacket that I could wear in and out of the office. So it had to check a lot of boxes. I first started out with the ASOS relaxed linen blazer. I scored this on an amazing deal, I think I paid $65 for it? It was so cute, the color was spot on, but it was just too big. A little too boyfriend style on me. I knew I needed something with a little more structure... so that week I ordered three more.

I knew I wanted to try this Mango beauty that I’ve had my eye on for months, but it’s always been sold out of my size. This was a wool style, so a little heavier, but the color was so good and I knew I could get wear out of it during fall and winter too. Then I headed to Topshop. There was a light linen blazer there I had my eyes on, so I threw it in the basket along with this new number at Topshop. I really loved the color of this one. Since it’s on the more beige-y tan side, I knew I could get more wear out of it during fall too.

Topshop Light Linen Blazer

A week later and they all arrived. The Mango one was an absolute dream of a material, but it was just too big on me. Would 100% recommend if you’re not on the petite side though. There were definitely tears shed when I realized it just didn’t fit right. The first Topshop piece was on the lighter side and had some weird lapel thing going on, so had to say no. The next one checked all my boxes. Structured, but not too much, easy to throw on to wear into the office, or chuck it on during the weekend when there’s a little breeze. I just dropped it off at the tailors this week, so I should have it back Wednesday. Can’t wait to start wearing asap.

My Current Beauty Line Up: Cream Products

Bring on all the cream products! Something about summer always has me gravitating towards cream or water based products. Here’s the current round up!

The Loreal Infallible Pro Glow foundation has been a summer staple for years. The shade I use is in natural beige, it gives you the perfect summer glow and actually stays on throughout humid days. This is also the time for year I start reaching for my Chanel Soilel Le Tan Bronzer. I use a Real Techniques Expert Face Brush to apply anywhere I would typically apply bronzer. It glides on beautifully, and gives you that golden bronze look. For blush I’ve been reaching for the Glossier Cloud Paint in shade Beam. It’s a gorgeous peachy coral that leaves a juicy glow on your cheek, what’s not to love! For eyes, I’ve been sticking with creams using the Laura Mercier Metallic Eye color in shade Rose Gold (no longer in stock, but similar to the Charlotte Tilbury one). I use a real techniques domed shadow brush to apply the color all over my lids, and then put a little bit below the lower lash line too. To top it off, I’ll take the Becca x Jaclyn Hill palette in shade Champagne Pop on the high points of my cheeks, then swipe a bit over my eyes to lock in that rose gold color.

To complete the eyes, I use a touch of Mac Teddy Liner on the top lash line, with the Loreal Lash Paradise Mascara. I’ve been keeping it easy for lips, using the Charlotte Tillbury Pillow Talk Liner to line and fill. This is a great “my lip color, but better” shade. It also pairs really well with pink and coral lipsticks for summer, so definitely my go-to liner as of late. What are some of your favorite summer products?

Weekly Lust List No.20

The weekly lust list…An edit of fashion pieces I’m loving at the moment. Making sure you guys see the latest each week, without the hours of browsing.