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I tried them & wasn’t paid to: a Levi’s Ribcage Jeans Review
From your dad back home in Ohio to the latest it-girl in France. … everyone wears Levi’s. Except for me, apparently. It makes sense — I’m not your dad and, as hard as I may try, I’m not a French it-girl. When I saw Levi’s Ribcage jeans though, I was like, “hmmm, let’s see if…
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Loeffler Randall Ballet Flats Review: They’re out of step
When I was 4, I dropped out of jazz ballet school after 2 seasons. My heart just wasn’t in it. … maybe it was something about being similar to an organized recreational sport. … or, maybe if there’d been tutus, I’d be on stage at Lincoln Center — actually, I probably wouldn’t; I’m too old…
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What I bought this week: Goop Goods
Item(s): Manta hair brush and Goop GoodGenes Lift + Depuff Eye Masks. Reason: I’m actually not sure why I bought a new hair brush. … especially because, at $30, I think it’s the most expensive hair brush I’ve ever owned. It feels like one of those soft bristle baby brushes that you probably got when…
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I don’t hate them | a Chanel espadrilles review & how to wear
Chanel ballet flats? Love them.Chanel slingbacks? Love them.Chanel espadrilles? … I just can’t decide if I love them. It’s not my fault though, like, I didn’t even really want them… My sister asked for Chanel espadrilles as a Christmas gift in 2014. So, we got on the waitlist at the Chanel store and managed to…
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Sold out? Read this first, then ask Gab
If you read this blog, you know how much I love sourcing something “hard to get” myself. From Chanel Jade nail polish in 2009 to the 2022 Loewe x Spirited Away collaboration, the thrill of finding something that’s “hard to get” by myself is unbeatable. … until, I was looking for a gift for my…
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What’s up with a $1,500+ nylon bag? A Prada Nylon Bag Review
“There’s a difference between like and love. Because, I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack.” -Bianca Stratford, 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) This is likely one of the most overused quotes in my life and on this site. However, you know as well as I do that it’s not only…
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Are They Worth It? My MIKOH Bikini Reviews ft. Sizing Tips
After I first stepped foot off the plane in Anguilla, ready to call it home for the foreseeable future, I realised that there was one thing I did not plan for: Solid swimwear. My sister raved about MIKOH bikinis and, well, I do everything she says, so I bought a few too. … and so,…
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What I Bought This Year: Best of 2022
2022: Did it go by in an instant? Or was it a slow burn that sped up at the end? Either way (and personally speaking), this year was filled with Mt. Everest-like highs (visiting Montreal after ~10 years and how my husband immediately took to our puppy, Puddles!) and Davey Jones’s Locker lows (my dad…
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Zimmermann Wrap Dress Review: They make getting dressed easy
When it comes to dressing, I live off easy dresses that make getting dressed, well, easy. A simple garment, like an elevated dress, does the majority of the heavy lifting. … which is ideal for those of us who don’t want to deal with, like, 13 different bells & whistles to “make” an outfit. So,…
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90s Seduction: Realisation Par’s The Scarlet Dress Review
Note: Yuki here — my friend Emerald has written for newinspired before and she’s back at it again with this review on Réalisation Par’s Scarlet dress… The Scarlet slips into 90’s nostalgia with its purple leopard print, taking us on a trip along memory lane. The distinctive print is a twist on the classic animal…
