April Q+A
What I'm packing for St. Tropez, where I buy art for our home, and more!
Jeans (also love these) | Chambray | Hat | Sandals | Bag
Happy Wednesday! We just got back from a big family reunion in my hometown which was really special. It was so cool to see how built up and developed the Phoenix/Scottsdale area has become! If you’re thinking of doing a family reunion I highly recommend it. It’s so nice to catch up with cousins, aunts, and uncles that you may not get to see on a regular basis. A few of my favorite Scottsdale spots are; Tarbell’s, Chelsea’s Kitchen, La Grande Orange, and Postino.
It was almost 100 degrees (major heatwave this time of year) in AZ so I lived in this simple bodysuit and this lightweight cami.
My Q+As have quickly become one of the most popular posts on here thanks to you! I love pouring through all of the questions you submit each month. There’s always such a wide range of topics - from fashion to beauty, wellness, travel and personal questions. If you have a question that didn’t get answered, you can privately message me on here or IG :)
Ask Me Anything Q+A
Would love to know what you’re packing for St. Tropez. We are going as well this June.
So fun! I am already starting to order a few things/set things aside in my closet for the trip!
Missoni dress (bringing one from last season, but love this one!)
De Castro dress (would also make a perfect wedding guest dress)
Stripe sundress for a lazy post pool lunch
Simple navy dress for breakfast or strolling
Toile skirt for shopping in town
Neutral Chanel bag for nighttime (I’m eyeing this one!)
How many suitcases do you bring when you travel for 1 week? How many outfits, shoes and bags to be exact?
Typically 1 big checked bag and 1 carry on duffle bag. If I’m traveling during the winter (coats take up so much space) or for a project, then I’ll also bring a carry on Away roller bag for designer shoes + handbags - or anything more fragile. PSA if I wasn’t an influencer I would travel way lighter!
Side note - I just saw this sleek suitcase from Amazon and am seriously tempted to get it. Very enticing considering it’s under $200.
For 1 week I typically pack 5 day and 4 night outfits and then mix and match for the other 2-3 days. We usually end up ordering room service at least 1 night so I never end up wearing all of my evening looks. I used to overpack shoes and learned my lesson. I bring 2-3 pairs of sandals, and 2 pairs of heels MAX. I rarely wear heels anymore so usually 1 pair is fine.
I usually pack 4 handbags because I need variety for photos but again, if this weren’t my job, I’d probably bring 1 clutch and 1 small-ish tote bag.
What size carat did you pick darling for your diamond earrings?
Can you link Thomas’ white jeans?
These are his go-to pair.
What were the 2 new Palm Beach restaurants you tried?
We tried Tutto Mare and Polo Room. TBH we loved the ambiance and decor at both - very see and be seen, chic and happening spots. However, the food was super underwhelming. We actually ended up just ordering apps at Tutto and leaving after to have a delicious burger and fries at Honor Bar lol. If the food doesn’t wow me, I won’t go back just for the “scene” anymore you know? Buccan never fails so if you’ve never been and are visiting - go there!
What’s your favorite lipgloss?
The Laneige lip balm in vanilla is my everyday lip balm.
This is my go-to pink lipgloss (in shade pink.)
And C-Thru is my go-to nude lipgloss (FYI if you don’t have a naturally dark lip color it may be too pale for you.)
Love your raffia tote! Where is it from?
Thank you! It’s called the Khaite “Amelia” Natural Raffia tote bag in size Medium, but sadly is old/sold out. I love this Prada one though! You can also check sites like The Real Real, Fashionphile or Poshmark to see if anyone resells theirs.
Best place to buy art for your home?
Josh Young is one of my favorite artists. I commissioned this piece for our living room and 2 pieces for my office from him!
I love sourcing vintage prints from antique stores and then getting them custom framed.
Etsy has a ton of great prints - check out their botanical selection.
If you have any vintage scarves lying around use them as decor. I framed 4 silk scarves in thick lucite frames for our hallway.
Sharing my other favorite artists below for paid subscribers.
Do you love your kitchen faucet? Or would you rather have a more flexible one?
Yes I love the look of our unlacquered brass faucet! I don’t mind that it’s not flexible since we added a sink sprayer 2 years ago. One thing to look out for though is if you have cleaners make sure they don’t use harsh cleaners on it as it will stain the brass. We use Branch Basics to wipe it down.
My friend Shelby has a beautiful brass faucet in her kitchen that looks almost identical to ours, but was a fraction of the price - she got it here!
How is Charlie doing?!
Thank you so much for asking! We are so relieved he is doing a LOT better! For those of you who missed it - our dog Charlie injured his back and neck a few weeks ago and we had to rush him to the ER Vet. Back and neck injuries are very common amongst dachshunds (he’s half dachshund) and he’s almost 9 years old, so it’s something that we have to be really careful of moving forward. No more stairs, jumping, or tug of war with toys. He’s been on strict crate rest and anti-inflammatory meds, as well as muscle relaxers and pain meds. It has helped massively, and we are continuing his crate rest for another 6 weeks. We’re also looking into more holistic remedies like joint supplements (we started those below!), red light therapy and acupuncture/laser therapy if he ends up needing them down the line!
What was the name of the joint supplement you’re giving Charlie? I have a dachshund too and want to start giving him.
I’m giving him this Brutus Broth for Hip + Joint support! I just pour a little in his bowl every morning with his food :)
I also bought him this lick mat in case he gets bored in his crate.
What are your favorite sneakers?
Veja Condor (they don’t make my exact style anymore, but these are similar)
Sorry if you already answered, but are you freezing your eggs?
Seriously considering Capri for our honeymoon, would love your recs!
Hi! Did you ever post a St. Tropez guide? What are your recs - I’m going this summer!
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