I made some Explore Page-ass purchases this month
Plus: Please listen to this reggaeton remix of the Castaways theme song
Happy June! Please know that as you’re reading this newsletter this morning, I am at the Ilana Kohn sample sale clawing through racks and bins for a heavily discounted version of this jumpsuit. Send me good vibes, please! I also want to say that a bunch of you have written to me in the last month about how much you love Abercrombie’s curve love jeans. Once again, Abercrombie is BACK, baby!
What I bought last month
Leather Jacket: I scored a very good leather jacket during the Nordstrom Rack sale (in person!!). I’d been looking for something a little oversized, since the leather jacket I’ve had for the last 5ish years does not fit over a sweater. This one is perfect!
Some basics at Zara: I got this linen shirt dress that I’ve been wearing open over shorts and a crop top and this ribbed midi dress that is a smidge tighter that I want it to be but setting up a return was too much work so I just kept it.
Outdoor Coffee Table: The Ikea coffee table I really wanted is still out of stock at IKEA, so I ordered this one from Wayfair in neon green. Wayfair sent me an orange one instead, which honestly turned out to be a better color for the space anyway.
Duvet cover: I took advantage of a Memorial Day sale and finally got the Dusen Dusen check bedding. I don’t normally love sateen bedding but really like this duvet cover! I love that it’s a busy pattern in a fairly neutral color.
Fun hair clips: I broke BOTH of my basic claw hair clips in the same week and decided to treat myself to some new ones from Chunks! I got squiggly hair clips and two giant claws in “check” and “gem”. Between these and the checker duvet cover, I’ve gone from toeing the line to thrusting my entire body over the line into avant basic.
Grandma sandals: Last month I wrote about how I had looked at every low, black cries cross sandal online because I wanted to avoid buying these $250 sandals. I eventually gave up my search and went to buy the expensive sandals only to see they were sold out in my size everywhere. This, of course, only made me want them more! Was this a sign? Who can say? Anyway, I ended up with these chunky grandma sandals from Cole Haan. They’re definitely a different vibe but they get the job done. [In some cruel twist of fate, when I went to grab the link to the Vince sandals just now, I noticed that they were restocked in my size. I have a lot to think about. Please respect my privacy at this time.]
My Etsy Haul: The Etsy app has become my special place during the last few months. The more things I save, the better their recommendations get. Technology! We love it! Last month I bought a 1989 “name” necklace, a short paperclip chain necklace (I often wear these together), and a replacement fine chain for a Wolf Circus pendant I love. I also got these no-bend hair clips after seeing my facialist Cali wear similar ones. (For those in NYC: Cali is GREAT, DM her for facials, brows and more!)
Tabs I bravely closed
This toothbrush holder made me burst out laughing.
I did my monthly browse of the H&M Home kids section: Whale basket! Bear basket! Rainbow colored wall hooks! Pom pom pillow! Look at these speckled plates, bowls and mugs!
I check on this dress every single day.
I’m not gonna lie, this tab is still open…I think I need these earrings.
It’s almost embarrassing how much of a weak spot I have for fruit prints. I am NOT allowed to buy this until I see how much damage I do at this sample sale
These Tony Soprano-ass shirts are calling to me…
I added not one but TWO pairs of Keds to my cart before closing the tab even though I desperately need sneakers. I love the yellow soles!
I recently decided I should get some quick-drying “summer towels.” I promptly closed this tab but… I know myself. Next month’s newsletter will almost certainly start with: “Ok, so I bought the towels.”
Thats it!!! I have some more ~*closed tabs*~ but I’m saving them for a Bonus Buy Bitch I’m going to start sending towards the middle of each month. This means you will get TWO emails from me every month. Exciting for you if I can manage to meet my own deadline. No gods, no masters, no editors, etc.
As always, please reply here or DM me on Instagram if you recently bought something you’re obsessed with OR if you need help shopping for something. I LIVE for both!
I will leave you with this reggaeton version of the Castaways theme song.
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