ESSENTIALS FOR THE END OF THE YEAR WRAP UP.
originally posted on substack 12/29/24
This is self explanatory. You’ll typically see ‘The Paris Review’ on the shelves of those who love literature or art and poetry which ‘The Paris Review’ covers all of that. The Paris Review is a quarterly English-language literary magazine established in Paris in 1953 by Harold L. Humes, Peter Matthiessen, and George Plimpton. US $22
I randomly stumbled upon these ‘Diptyque’ look alike coffee cups via Pinterest and they are perfect for the aesthetic. $18 each
I’ll confess, when i first saw these toothbrushes i immediately wanted them because i loved that they were tortoise shell and thought they were so pretty. Plus, adding ‘luxury’ to a monotonous routine (that’s important) would spice things up a bit or at least make the time doing that thing more fun. When i first used this toothbrush i was taken back. I had never used a ‘soft’ bristle toothbrush as nice as this, these toothbrushes are now a STAPLE.
This toothpaste has what seems like a cult following of ‘cool girls’ snapping photos of their bathroom and this is what’s in the background. Marvins is an Italian toothpaste that started in Italy. ‘For the development of our aromas, we cooperate with the most prestigious Fragrance Houses, in which expert perfumers explore the world looking for the finest ingredients for high-quality tastes.’ Their toothpaste is the niche designer fragrance of toothpaste, offering many different flavor varieties.
I’ll always give credit where its due, Emmanuellamascolo did a gift haul for her sister and included this Paloma Wool knit that i absolutely fell in love with right then and there, amongst everything else in the haul. I knew i needed this knit immediately. It has a double zip, so there’s a ton of ways to style this piece. Paloma Wool is a Spain based fashion brand that currently has a pop up in NYC, until 12 January 425 Broome St.
6. SANDY LAING KADY BALACLAVA IN NAVY
Another Emmanuellamascolo item in her gift haul!! This is SOOOO good. As we head into January and February a balaclava is perfect to cover your ears from the freezing cold and wind and why not a little sweet Sandy Laing one to warm your ears!
I was searching the web for some sales recently and came across this Paloma Wool Emule v neck, which i’m obsessed with and is currently on sale on JOAN.
This one goes out to @themillennialdecorator for linking this beauty. WHAT A STEAL! I could see this bag styled in so many ways. If she’s still up for sale i might have to take her home with me in a few days. FYI This Ebay seller’s other items are also just as good!
I’ve seen these cute little ballerina pouches all over Pinterest and finally came across them on ebay. You can find these from multiple different sellers for about the same price which is around $50. They’re perfect for a chic purse pouch to keep all of your essentials.
I have so much to say about this fragrance. My fiancé and i walked in to Saks, on 5th ave and i walked straight to the Chanel boutique. I wasn’t looking for a fragrance. In fact, i was looking for eyeliner and mascara but in the midst of this befriended the sales associate. While she was grabbing my items i walked over to the fragrances, which i was initially hoping to smell Chanel Paris, Paris. They didn’t have this line in the boutique, however they did have the exclusive line. I carefully and intentionally smelled each one and tried to pick some notes out of each that i liked. Then it happened, i fell in love. Here are some of the notes in 1957 -
Top Notes
White Musk
Aldehydes
Bergamot
Pink Pepper
Coriander
Middle Notes
White Musk
Orange Blossom
Jasmine
Base Notes
White Musk
Orris
Cashmeran
Honey
Cedar
Vanilla
so..basically so perfect that it inspired the name of this blog.
If you don’t know about the Chanel Baume, please let me put you on! Its so good and looks so natural. Once you apply it to your skin you just press it in lightly with your fingers and you will be a glowing goddess but not in the way where you look oily but in the way where you look like you’re glowing from within.
( PS; sorry i didn’t link the Chanel shoes, i decided they were ugly midst this post! ( They’re wedges but like how they look from the front angle )
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WITH LOVE XX
