bright and sunny
Thursday, February 11
One more reason to look forward to warm, sunny days ahead!
1. Zara print dress, $69, zara.com
2. Maison Monik Baguette ring, $99, shopbop.com
3. Missoni printed canvase bag, $330, luisaviaroma.com
4. Ancient Greek Sandals lace-up sandals, $265, netaporter.com
art supplies
Thursday, February 11
I've recently received a bunch of texts and emails asking about the photograph in my living room, above, so I thought I'd just share it here! It was taken by my father Co Rentmeester in Santa Monica for a story called California Girls published in Life Magazine in 1970. I love it because it perfectly captures an activity I love most: frolicking on the beach! Meredith Publishing now owns the rights to it, and I just discovered the print is actually available for purchase on Art.com! Speaking of affordable under-the-radar art and home improvements, Urban Outfitters just unveiled its new spring collection and it's rife with some keepers, like this sculptural rattan chair, this modernist bench, this striped woven chair, this industrial stool, and statement-making floor lamp. Also, Anthropologie has some good new finds too including this amazing floor mirror and this table lamp.
the beltway
Wednesday, February 10
Around this time of year sweater fatigue tends to kick in, and I want to wear something... different. But I don't love the idea of buying something new in the winter department. So, here's a fresh styling trick for a tired, old sweater: belt it! I love these versatile options from H&M (no one would ever know!), Frame and Isabel Marant. The yummy oversize cardigan, above, is from Cos.
think big
Tuesday, February 9
Copenhagen just staged its first fully digital fashion week, but that didn't keep its style stars from making IRL fashion statements out on the streets. The biggest trend by far: long, baggy jeans (A.K.A. Dad Jeans) and pants, as seen in these snaps from the week here. I like these more everyday wearable (and flattering!) versions from Levi's, H&M, AGOLDE, Isabel Marant (on sale), Pull & Bear, and Re/Done. Also large in charge: oversize (and extra warm) coats and jackets, like these by And Other Stories, Mango, and Perfect Moment.
love to pieces
Friday, February 5
Who else is hitting a Pandemic Wall?! Dude! What's helping me keep sane is fantasizing about future (and healthier) time, when we will finesse statement swimsuits, like the Pucci, above, (on sale here and here), host friends for drinks in adorable Hotel Magique glasses, below, and run around in gorgeous dresses like this, this and this. This time will come soon, I hope!
caped crusader
Thursday, February 4
This statement poncho pretty much sums up my answer to the latest cold front.
1. Tory Sport sweater, $298, shopbop.com
2. JBrand jeans, $245, netaporter.com
3. Maje poncho, $97, maje.com
4. Charlotte Tillbury Lipstick Balm in Enchanting Happikiss, $34, nordstrom.com
5. Shashi "It's Love Bracelet," $47, shopbop.com
6. Jeffrey Campbell lace-up boots, $170, shopbop.com
sweat equity
Wednesday, February 3
Throughout this pandemic, morning walks with friends (with masks on, of course) have fueled my motivation to exercise and also filled my heart. Over the last few weeks, it's also provided me with all kinds of hot tips, like new binge-worthy TV shows to watch (White Tiger, Lupin, Pretend It's a City), page-turning and soul-seeking books to distract (The Sanatorium, The Middle Passage), plus skincare scores that are doing wonders to conceal my above-average stress and intermittent insomnia, specifically Monika Blunder Blunder Cover, a gorgeously natural all-in-one foundation/concealer that has even my kids complimenting/questioning my glow; Supergoop! Glowscreen Sunscreen (it literally makes me look like I just had a facial!), Beauty Counter's lip-nourishing, barely-there-but-still noticeable Sheer Conditioning Lipstick in Light Pink, and Nyakio's Baobab Moisturizer that's parabens-and everything-free. No pain, all gain!
ulla for less moola
Tuesday, February 2
My twin sister and I may have kicked off our mornings very differently--she trudged up NYC's snow-packed West Side Highway and I ran Santa Monica's soft sand beach--but we still found ourselves simultaneously shopping the secret sale stash of Ulla Johnson this morning, mining for wintry and spring statements alike. I snapped up this pretty floral blouse and this turtleneck. My sis picked out this chic belted jacket and this long-sleeved dress. Of course, we'll swap when the time's right!
air time
Tuesday, February 2
While I don't know if I'm cool enough to pull off a pair of Air Jordans (AKA: the latest must-have sneaker), I do believe they'd help me outrun (or out jump) life's current chaos and curve balls! Plus, they'd punch up my everyday jeans-and-sweater situation nicely. I tempted by this color combo and low profile, but check out more options here. P.S. Did you know my father Co Rentmeester's photograph inspired Nike's Jumpman logo??? True story.
double time
Monday, February 1
My dear friends over at La Double J asked me what I do to raise my vibration (read: elevate my energy levels) and, seriously, just answering the question did the job! (See what I said here.) Acknowledging what sparks my joy ushers in positivity. In other words: It's not the happiness that makes me thankful, but the thankfulness that makes me happy. And so, let's kick of this week being thankful--for, among many of our blessings, pretty, take-me-a-million-miles-away dresses like the La Double J, above, and these by Charina Sarte, I Love Woo, Ulla Johnson, Cleobella and The Reformation! Happy Monday!