Fall Wishlist

October is here, and it’s officially autumn.

I love dressing in layers—there’s something about chunky knits, blazers, and boots that seems to unlock a level of creativity in the way I style an outfit that was dormant all summer. Though the temperatures in Los Angeles seem to have missed the memo, I’m counting down the days to when I’ll be able to break out the sweaters that have been taunting me in my closet since spring.

The anticipation of cooler temps combined with a recharge of inspiration ushered in by a new season has my moodboard and wishlist overflowing. And even though I’m just online window shopping with these pieces, I still wanted to be selective. You’ll find that each item on my wishlist is either from an ethical or sustainable brand, vintage or secondhand, or an investment piece surely to outlast trends and be a staple in your wardrobe for years to come.

Sustainable Gift Guide: Gifts for Him

Gift guide number three!

Brothers, sons, boyfriends, husbands, fathers, grandfathers, uncles, neighbors. This is your one-stop shop for sustainable gifts for him.

This gift guide features a range of affordable gifts all the way up to investment gifts. I want to continue the theme of intentionality in each of the guides that I post here. Each item is from an ethical/sustainable brand. You’ll see items ranging from home goods to jewelry to clothing. I hope this helps you continue to shop for the holidays with confidence, knowing that your purchases are empowering the people who make them. I hope you feel a deep sense of pride in your intentional purchases this year. Cheers to you!

Sustainable Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers + Gifts Under $25

This is my most requested gift guide so far – Stocking Stuffers + Gifts Under $25.

Shopping during the holidays can be pure chaos, and my hope is that these gift guides can help you find your way through the noise of excessive sales and overconsumption to a place where you can gift with intentionality.

I have compiled a list of gifts that are ideal for stocking stuffers or for if you’re on a tight budget this year – and lucky for you, you don’t have to compromise quality or sustainability to stay within budget. Whether you’re shopping for gifts for your significant other, friends, roommates, family, coworkers, or neighbors, my hope is that this guide can be a springboard for you to shop more consciously this holiday season without breaking the bank.

Sustainable Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

My first gift guide of 2021, and this gift guide features gifts that are $50 and under.

Each time I put together any type of guide like this, I take such careful consideration into each of the items I select. I always take the time to ensure that each item is ethical and/or sustainable so that you can truly feel good and even empowered by the things you buy as gifts for your loved ones this year. From home goods to jewelry to cocktail mixes, you can know with confidence that your gifts are making a positive impact on the planet and the people making them.

My hope is that you can use this gift guide as a tool to find a conscious and intentional gift for any and everyone in your life, from your siblings, to your coworkers, to your neighbors, your best friends, and your significant others.

Here’s to consciously gifting with intentionality this season – cheers!

New Year. Same Basics.

Let’s face it. It may be 2021, but I’m still wearing the comfiest clothes in my closet. Not much has changed in my strategy for picking out an outfit simply because it’s a new year. I’m still spending my days at home, so I’m typically opting for my trusty sweatsuit for the ultimate cozy-chic vibes. On the occasion that I put on normal clothes — can we even still call them that anymore?? — comfort is still key.

For this look, I focused on my go-to basics and paired my softest pair of denim with my favorite fitted black t-shirt. I threw my favorite blazer on top to disguise this outfit as a chic one when in actuality, it’s just your standard jeans and tee combo. I finished the look off with my checkered bag and my go-to boots for the winter, Dr. Martens. My Docs have been a winter staple for me since 2018. I love how versatile they are, and I typically end up wearing them almost every day in the colder months.

Winter Refresh with Vestiaire Collective

It’s no secret that I’m super passionate about sustainability, especially when it comes to fashion. So I was beyond excited when I discovered Vestiaire Collective earlier this year. They have become my new favorite destination for amazing secondhand pieces.

Vestiaire Collective has the most insane selection of vintage and secondhand designer and luxury items from around the world. Being able to shop all of my favorite designers on a secondhand platform with amazing deals is definitely a win win win. :) With COVID, it has become easier and easier to shop online and more and more difficult to shop secondhand at local vintage or thrift stores. I love that Vestiaire combines those two worlds – you can shop safely from the comfort of your own home while still choosing secondhand items and supporting a circular fashion cycle.