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Life Lately

Flare Leg Jeans Stranger Things tshirt

You guys, how has it been 6 months since I’ve done a Life Lately?!

Home Decor

In my last LL I talked about redecorating my home office.  I ended up purchasing this wallpaper and regret it.  It doesn’t fit the color palette or vibe of our house.  I’m trying to decide if I should paint the accent wall in my office or try another wallpaper.  What I do know, is that I want a deep green hue.

I am super excited for this mirror to arrive.  I also purchased these curtains and this area rug.  Next up is a trip to Palm Springs where I hope to find some treasures at the vintage shops in Cathedral City.

What are your favorite sources for home decor?

Reading, Watching, Listening

I just finished The Trojan Horse Affair podcast and the following books.  I’m loving The Dropout on Hulu.  Highly recommend all for very different reasons.

Fitness

My workout routine can presently be described as “anything worth doing, is worth doing poorly.”  While I adore our Peloton and the Peloton app, it’s opened the door to quick workouts.  I always used to exercise for one hour NO MATTER WHAT.  Now we live in a world where workouts are 20min.  Efficient and preferred, yes.  But is it really doing anything?  First step is to do it consistently.  I do a combo of bodyweight strength, shadowboxing, barre and the bike.  Will report back.

Fashion

I recently did a Fashion Friday about 90s and 00s fashion being the most sought after vintage.  Yes, I too, still cannot wrap my head around the fact that the 2000s are vintage.  These flare leg jeans are from the early aughts and I had fun breaking them out again.  Paired with a long shirt and cardigan because they are definitely low rise.

I hope to make it to this vintage shop the next time I’m in NYC.  In the meantime, I’m coveting a pair of platforms like nobody’s business.  More on that tomorrow…

Life Lately

Lack of Color HatI don’t know about you, but this week felt like it FLEW by.  We moved from London to Milan Fashion Week, we experienced the first day of fall, and I somehow managed to make it to Friday without really remembering what kept me so busy all week.

That said, I don’t have any in-depth fashion week recaps for you (check Insta Stories), but I do have some life lately updates.

Wearing

If you’ve been reading In Spades for a while, you know that bespoke jewelry is something I’ve been collecting for years.  I’ve transformed old jewelry into new pieces, discovered indie designers and even designed my own pieces (more on that soon).

Today I shared a Reel on Instagram of my latest acquisition.  I’m OBSESSED.

Here are some other brands that I’m coveting.

Home Decor

Some people do cleanses for the body, some people do cleanses for their space.  I’ve done both, but I’m much more of a “we need a TOTAL redecoration!” person.

It won’t be anything major.  Wallpaper, a new area rug, some small furniture and drapery.  Okay, that actually sounds more intense than I thought.

I’m in love with this wallpaper, but have found a much more affordable option that I love too.  Stay tuned for home decor inspo.

Reading & Listening

I finished Olympus, Texas and highly recommend it.  While it started off slow, the subtext, nuanced relationships and “make you think” moments really stuck with me.

I’m now on to The Lazy Genius Way.  I’m hoping it will inspire me to not write 11th-hour blog posts.  🙂  J/K.

I also started listening to the newly released episodes of The Dropout podcast.  If you haven’t read Bad Blood, stop what you’re doing and go buy it.  It’s a true story and one of my favorite books ever.  The Dropout podcast picks up where it leaves off.  Now that Elizabeth Holmes, the star of this story, has begun her court proceedings, they’ve released new episodes.  I’m riveted.

Top 5 Favorites May 2021

Everlane Slim Leg PantsWearing your May 2021 Top 5 Favorite straight leg pants

Summer is just around the corner and there are some amazing designer sales to shop.

Let’s see what your top picks were from last month.  Hint, they include my fave tee and a great gift idea.

The Best T-shirt

This tee is the perfect weight, lasts forever and has a great broken-in look.  It runs TTS and I own it in 4 colors.

Currently on sale for less than $20!

The Best Tank Top

Another amazing deal and great basic.  It comes in 18 colors and runs TTS, but if you are in between sizes, size up.

It’s only $8!

The Best Straight Leg Pants

These pants are so comfortable and flattering.  They come in 6 colors (2 of which are on sale) and run TTS.

Childhood Journal

I recently bought this to pick up where my baby journal left off.  I love that there’s a section for photos and blank pages for you to add what you want.  The information is bite-sized, so you don’t feel overwhelmed or pressured to document every tiny detail.

It would make a great gift for a mom-to-be.  Once your child turns 18 you gift it to them. 🙂

It’s available via Amazon Prime.

Matted Frame

This was honestly the best $18 I ever spent.  Super high quality and it looks identical to the much more expensive Framebridge one I own.

It comes in black and white and multiple sizes.

Levi’s x Target

Levi's x TargetLevi’s and Target.  Is there anything more to be said?

Launching February 28th, two of my favorite brands will release a limited-edition, sustainable collection.

From fashion to home decor, most items are made from recycled glass and textiles.  The rugs are GoodWeave certified.

GoodWeave’s goal is to combat child labor in the handwoven-goods industry, support adult artisans, and provide education to thousands of at-risk children in India who might otherwise need to work. To become certified, manufacturers must meet strict standards and agree to random independent inspections.

There is even a collection for pets.

Prices range from $3 – $150 for home, decor, men’s, women’s, kid’s and pet’s.

I, for one, cannot wait.

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