BUY THIS (Because I Already Did): J.Crew Continues to Stalk Me.

Right now J.Crew is offering 40% off of full-priced fall favorites with code BOO. I went in all scientific, like, I AM GOING TO WRITE A BLOG ENTRY AND THIS IS DEFINITELY RESEARCH AND I AM NOT SHOPPING...OH. And then I bought this:

Oops. It  comes in several colors, gets rave reviews, is a bit dressy and it's machine washable! How could I not? There's also a very pretty velvet version that would be great for winter parties (because sleeves.) And heyyyy, my western chambray shirt is part of this sale:

This shirt is one of those things that you don't think you need and then can't remember how you lived without it. It just works. ALSO: 

My Liberty print shirt is on sale and they have three other prints including this dark floral that I LOVE. (I think one crazy floral print shirt is all I need though. I'm resisting this one.) It would look so cute with these: 

Right? These ruby red suede slides are just the thing for fall and are slightly witchy which I enjoy. Now, here is my Going Out Blazer in velvet:

That is the kind of thing you could throw over a sparkly dress and be totally festive and warm. I'm very invested in making sure you don't freeze to death, apparently. Related: 

Grey velvet jeans, where have you been all my life? Sheesh. These also come in a bunch of colors but I am alllll about this grey. They look cozy too. And finally, again with the beetles: 

I mean, come ON. Who doesn't want some shiny little beetle earrings 40% off?  Maybe you don't but I definitely do.

We Discuss: Wish Lists and Sheep Farms.

A: I want ALL THE THINGS.

A: I literally had to make a list.

M: Ha! Like what? I actually NEED clothes and can’t figure out where to even look.

A: I need a couple of new sweaters. I really want another Everlane cashmere sweater but I liked last year’s striped version better and can’t find it.

M: Boo

A: I like this one.

A: But this is the one I should’ve bought LAST YEAR:

M: I just need clothes that fucking fit.

A: I feel you on that.

M: I can’t freeze/wear the same five outfits all winter.

A: Nope, that is not allowed.

A: I also want those Thursday Chelsea boots in olive:

M: They are pretty!

A: Those will happen.

M: I am in love with my new-to-me black Mars boots.

A: Yay! Those were a steal. Poshmark, man.

M: Seriously I’m so pleased.

A: I’m glad you went for it.

A: I want more of my fancy underwear.

M: I just can’t get excited about anything. Winter ennui has set in early.

A: Not me! I want another long-sleeved tee from Everlane:

A: I have one in black but want another. They're perfect for layering under the v-neck sweater.

M: That’s good.

A: I just unpacked my winter clothes and was aghast at how ratty everything is. I’ve been wearing the same purple J.Crew cashmere sweater since 2012?

A: I can only shave that thing so many times before I shave through it.

M: Replacing basics is so boringggggg.

A: Truly hateful.

A: But, I have a bunch of fun new things I’m enjoying so I need to fill in the holes with basic boring shit.

M: That’s good! I need some fun things and instead keep getting shoes because SHOES ALWAYS FIT.

A: ILU SHOES

M: I did get those Madewell sale jeans and they are VERY unflattering but also SO COMFY I just keep wearing them anyway.

A: Oh, do tell!

M: They are very “I own a sheep farm in Scotland.”

A: Hey, I would go to a sheep farm in Scotland.

A: I’ll bet the sweaters are quite warm.

M: Same

M: I keep reading books set in the far northern Scottish islands and I think I want to be there.

A: I desperately want to go and Fred keeps reminding me that it’s cold there. NOT THE POINT.

M: I know it’s cold but that’s what my mood requires. BROODING.

A: What are you reading?

M: Jenny Colgan...The Endless Beach.

M: Also read The Bookshop on the Corner.

A: Oh, I like her books!

M: Her books are very cozy and unchallenging.

A: Yes. And sometimes that’s exactly what I need.

M: Endless beach has a lot of baked goods in it which fits my mood.

A: I enjoy books with good food descriptions.

M: Same

A: Basically, I just want to swath myself in cashmere and hunker down with all the scones

A: And some gin.

M: Yup

M: And some sturdy boots and sheep farmer jeans.

A: Oh, yes to both.

A: sheep farmer jeans is not really a marketable idea.

M: Listen I am judging neither farmers OR sheep. I want to join them.

A: I’m in.

Review: Rothy's Leopard Flats (and an outfit)

Hey all! I hadn't really intended on a second Rothy's review (my first review is here) so soon but quite a few of you bought a pair through my $20 off link (thank you!) so I used my credits for the pair of leopard print flats I had my eye on. Wheee. They arrived quickly and I immediately put them on my feet:

They are cute! A bit more subtle than I was expecting (my red pair is SO RED) but I've already worn them several times. Interestingly, the issues I had with my red points are not issues with the rounded toe flats. This pair was immediately comfortable and required no breaking in at all. My heels are very happy about that. Also, the insoles that come with the rounded toe flats are quite a bit more cushy and substantial. I don't really get why it would be so different but they are much thicker and don't move around at all, so I don't think I'll replace them. I went with my usual size 8 for these and that was the right decision - they fit perfectly. 

I like pairing my patterned shoes with an otherwise pretty basic look because unexpected details are my favorite. I'm wearing an old Ann Taylor ponte top (with side zips that I always forget to photograph.) It's actually really similar to this side zip top which I want now. Thanks a lot, Ann Taylor.  I'm also wearing my awesome Madewell skinny jeans which I can't recommend enough. I have been wearing them a TON. 

I added a few grey details to tie everything in - my labradorite pendant from Target which is sold out but this one is really similar.  I'm also taking a break from my Liberty tote and carrying my trusty old MBMJ hobo (in red here and similar style here).

A final look at my little leopard flats! It's hard to see, but they have a bright red racing strip down the back, which is such a fun detail. If you're tempted, shop through my link and you'll get $20 off your first purchase! (Full disclosure: I will also get a $20 credit.)

Weekend Window Shopping: 40% Off Sale At Anthropologie!

Anthropologie is usually a little extra for my taste but I can always find something I like, especially if that something is 40% off the sale price! I did a little digging and here's what I found that I like:


         

       
       

We Discuss: Everlane Again. And Again.

M: Man Everlane is TRYING TO WIN ME BACK.

A: OH NO.

A: Well...I do want a new sweater.

M: I am trying to not take the bait but.

M: I want a camel coat and to try the new straight leg pants.

M: And there’s a striped cashmere sweater:

M: And some shoes I like.

M: halp

A: SHUT UP ABOUT THE STRIPED CASHMERE (which I will probably buy.)

A: Aw crap, these boots:

M: I like the loafers.

A: which one?

M: ⁠

A: Oooh, of course

A: I am not really a loafer person but those look nice.

A: They really know what they’re doing putting that striped cashmere sweater on an average-sized model.

M: Ugh I KNOW.

A: Like, it’s easy to dismiss the thin models wearing stuff because everything looks good hanging off their bony wing-like shoulders but that girl has boobs and everything and now I want it.

M: Same same.

M: I REALLY like this dammit:

A: Ugh, that is beautiful. Oh, Everlane. Why.

M: 😢

Outfit of the Day: Still Rolling Them Out.

All that fall crap I bought in July and August? FINALLY SEEING THE LIGHT OF DAY, Y'ALL. It's a very exciting time in my closet even though it's also that annoying time of year when you have to dress for 30 degree temperatures shifts within a day. Hooray for stupid fall that everyone seems to love. Ahem. 

Anyway, Marianne was giving me a hard time for not having worn my cute Anthro jacket yet so I decided to throw it over a dress:

I'll be honest, as much as I love this jacket I think I'm going to like it better with jeans. This is a LOT of drape for me, is all I'm saying. The jacket is great, though. Comfortable and interesting and you don't need to do much else - it makes the outfit. It's still very much available at Anthropologie but Nordstrom also has it in more colors. Also! There's a (slightly less cute) version on the TJ Maxx site in green and black right now. Same brand, but jersey instead of faux suede. 

This dress is a cheap thing I bought at Marshalls last summer (another outfit here) and it's been a nice basic. This swing dress at Loft would serve well in this capacity and this dress would be great for colder months. On to details:

I'm wearing my Giles & Brother hook pendant, an old favorite of mine! Its long sold out but I do like this silver fish hook pendant by Anchor and Crew. For something similar to mine, I looooove this crescent moon pendant at Madewell. So chic.

Now, on to THIS. This is a Liberty of London Little Marlborough tote in the same print as the little pouch I bought in London. I couldn't stop thinking about the tote so when one popped up on Poshmark I snapped it up. (I am selling two of my other bags as penitence because that's how I work.) It was an impulse purchase but I LOVE it. it's completely different than anything else I own and it's got a bright purple lining which sparks all kinds of joy. (There's another one on Posh right now, just FYI.) 

For a similar look without spending allll the money this Sam Edelman tote is pretty cute! Finally, my boots. These are Madewell from a few years back and I wear them A LOT. You just can't go wrong with Madewell boots. Similar styles going this fall - the Portia with a fun little heel and the Regan which is really popular. I will admit, I do like boot season. 

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Under Consideration.

This was, AGAIN, going to be a post about some of the good deals going on over at TJ Maxx but for some reason my server hates the website and just collapses into nope every single time. Sometimes it toys with me and waits until I'm ready to link stuff (today) sometimes it's just nopes out immediately. So annoying. I'm hoping it'll come around but if not I can tell you that this Lodis drawstring bag is really chic and this F&C backpack is basically theft. Get that.

Since TJ Maxx has forsaken me, I'm going to tell you guys about a few of the things I'm trying to resist buying. First:

UGH DAMMIT EVERLANE. I have two Everlane v-neck cashmere sweaters and I love them both. Now they hit me with stripes? It's just unfair. I don't love a crewneck on me but I still want this, badly. I also want this sweater which no longer exists in the world and I AM SAD ABOUT IT.

I also want a pair of cozy Chelsea boots (ahem return to Paris: February 2019!) that will get me through the winter and I keep coming back to this pair by UGG:

I posted these a few weeks back and someone said they had them and liked them? Are they really comfortable? Walkable? Good for icy cobblestones? I am also open to suggestions. I've also really been liking my olive green sateen jeans from BR and want another pair. Do I go for bright red:

Or the more sedate crimson red? They are just so soft and are basically jeans I can wear to work, which is the goal. Finally, I'd like a new fall/winter dress I can wear with boots and jackets (like I do) and I have my eye on this one because it FUN:

I mean, how do I not already have a leopard print dress? Obviously the one at J.Crew is superior but it's also wool and sold out. But ohhhhh shit. This one is really cute. AND THIS ONE. WHY ARE YOU STILL STALKING ME, J.CREW. SO RUDE.

I feel this blog entry has backfired and I'm going to go take a nap now. Good day to you.

We Discuss: Socks and Birks. (That's How They Get You.)

M: I want these so baaaaad whhhyyyyy.

A: Ooooohhhh fuzzy Birks.

A: I should examine my winter Birk options.

M: I mean I know exactly why, it’s because this picture that might as well BE ME.

M: It me.

M: Cozy sweater, dark hair, olive pants, IT ME.

A: That you.

M: Zappos is trolling me.

A: I pulled my Boston clogs out a few days ago and already had to resist wearing them out.

M: The only problem with the Arizona is they require pedicure and I don’t do that come fall.

A: I finally took off my polish today and my toenails are WRECKED.

M: My feet look terrible.

M: And the Birks are already staining them 🤦🏻‍♀️

A: Eep

M: 😬

A: I love the new suede Boston colors:

M: Pretty!

M: I just want to be comfy.

A: I still want a shearling-lined pair.

M: They are the best.

M: I don’t need a second pair but I’d take them.

A: sigh

M: But the Arizona’s are DIFFERENT.

A: They are!

***

M: I kind of want some cute cable knit socks to go with my weird new clogs WHO EVEN AM I.

A: YOU WANT SOCKS

M: Is this a cry for help?

A: HAVE YOU BEEN ABDUCTED

M: You know who I like? That Daniel Craig fellow.

A: BLINK TWICE IF YOU CAN HEAR ME

M: ...

A: MARIANNE

A: SOCKS

A: I hate Santal 33.

A: And candles.

A: And the color olive green.

A: Shit

A: WHO IS THIS

M: 

A: Oh, totally normal. Cool cool.

M: It me

A: 

A: That is literally you wearing socks

M: Hahaha

M: But seriously today I found myself wanting both socks and a BLAZER so I am a little concerned.

A: Oh, I bought a blazer! Now I just need to, like, wear the blazer.

M: Historically blazers just don’t work on me and I divorced them like 10 years ago.

A: I’m just soft from years of wearing cardigans.

A: Wanna go drink gin in a ditch wearing cardigans and fuzzy Birks?

M: Dude I’m already there where r u

Weekend Window Shopping: That Madewell Sale.

Madewell is giving an extra 30% off sale stuff with code ORDERUP and I strongly encourage you to take advantage of it. I wasn't able to include this Transport Tote bag in my roundup due to a glitchy widget (band name!) but HOW GOOD IS IT. The pale color would work year round and will look even better with some age on it. (It will sell out so snap it up if you dig it!) Here's what else I love:

       

         

        

     

Outfit of the Day: Age Is Just A Number.

It's funny to me that when I got to an age where I really felt like I was figuring out my true personal style, it was also the age where I'm supposed to "dress my age" like an adult person. But, who fucking cares. I am 46 and I can wear whatever I want even if it's a junior-sized Ramones t-shirt:

Haha, I know. This tee is a large and I probably should've gone XL. I dig it, though. This is the Ramones tee I really want but no. That is not happening. Jerks. This one is probably what I should've bought but dude shirts never fit me right. Anyway, mine is by Bravado and there are a bunch on Poshmark. (Just size way up.) Also, while searching I found another Bowie tee that I kinda want. Oops.

NOW. I want to talk about these jeans. These magical-ass Madewell jeans I bought a few weeks ago. I went into the store looking for a pair of non-distressed dark denim skinnies that I could wear to work. The girl handed me the 9" High-Rise Skinny Jeans: Tencel Edition and suggested I go down a size. I did, and they are GREAT. I've worn them several times and they just keep getting better. They're fitted but really comfortable and don't bag out at the knees. I got them during a sale but I would totally pay full price for these, that's how much I love them. If full-priced isn't happening I should probably mention Madewell is offering an extra 30% off sale items including some great denim. 

The weather has finally allowed me to obsessively wear my AllSaints leather jacket! I've worn it every damn day this week and it's really proving it's worth. So soft, fits like a dream. For a very similar option that's much less of an investment, this Halogen leather jacket is pleasingly minimal. For a bit more money, I love the look of this black washed leather jacket. 

I am going to skip talking about my bag because how many times can I bore you with it? On to details instead: 

I was trying to show you my earrings which I got at a flea market in London but they're hard to see. I've got a twig climber in that ear and a little bar in the other. So cute. I'm also wearing my two My Precious Studio necklaces. Yay for handmade things! 

And here's another look at my Rothy's flats. If you're tempted, use my link for $20 off your first order! (I also get a $20 credit.) I really have been enjoying them: 

I mean, how can you not like red camo pointy-toed flats? Or any red flat? Red shoes are the best.

We Discuss: WTF, Sunday Riley.

M: Whoa this is interesting.

A: I AM SO MAD ABOUT THIS.

M: I mean Sunday Riley has never worked for me so that’s kind of satisfying in a weird way.

A: But, Drunk Elephant is shady too and I’m sure most small cosmetic companies do this shit.

A: Drunk Elephant used to be WonderBar, remember?

M: Oh I know.

M: I’ll NEVER FORGET.

M: Those crazy bitches!

A: That said, I do really love SR Juno Oil and Ceramic Slip. A lot.

M: It’s like...I want to support small businesses but I also can’t trust them apparently.

A: I am so conflicted. Like, I want to buy from trustworthy companies but how do we even know?

A: RMS? Kiehl’s?

M: I trust Kiehl’s

M: I don’t even know why.

A: At least they’re super established and seem like they don’t need fake reviews, you know?

M: exactly.

A: And I looooove the cleansing oil. It arrived yesterday:

A: It’s really good.

M: Isn’t it great?

A: Really nice.

M: it just melts everything off.

A: It does! And feels less sludgy than the balm I’ve been using.

M: I think it will last a lot longer too. I have been using it since I visited you and have only used about an inch, inch and a half of the bottle

A: How many pumps do you use?

M: About one and a half? One doesn’t feel like quite enough but two is too much.

A: I think I used two last night but I also wear that Japanese mascara which is no joke.

M: Yeah my mascara comes off with warm water (shit is magical) but it removes my serious eyeliner like a dream.

A: I just love the whole Midnight Recovery line. Take my money, Kiehl’s.

M: saaaame.

M: I am getting low on the oil and the vitamin c and I think I have to reorder! My skin is so happy with it

A: How often do you use the Vitamin C stuff?

M: Pretty much every night

M: I’m probably not supposed to but I never read the directions whoops.

M: And I really don’t understand why I can’t use that mask all the time, what’s it going to do make my face fall off.

A: I have no idea! I just follow directions because it’s how I’m wired.

M: I think because I started with samples (and now I’m remembering it was a 10 day sample that said to use it daily so I stuck with that.)

A: Apparently you can use the Vit C every day.

M: whew

M: Because I sure am.

A: I might try this when I run out:

A: Burn off those dark spots!

M: ooh

A: Or, we can go back to thinking everything is snake oil. SUNDAY RILEY.

A: I am still mad.

M: I don’t blame you!

A: PS. I got this body wash at Target and it’s so nice and inexpensive and pretty much not full of poison:

M: Oh nice!

M: I don’t use body wash I just use a bar of dove soap like a monster.

A: Oh, I use Dove too. It's a classic.

M: That said if you don’t think I want this you don’t know me at all:

A: Oh shit.

M: UGH.

A: That is the fancy candle of body wash.

M: man.

M: Those assholes.

A: OH, YOU LIKE SANTAL 33?? HOW ABOUT MORE SANTAL 33.

M: Speaking of candles! I am easing into candle season and Trader Joe's has some that are cheap and cheerful.

M: They have a vanilla pumpkin one and a honey crisp apple one and if you burn them TOGETHER it’s like fall magic.

M: And they are $3 each.

A: So affordable! I am really trying to not buy the Diptyque candle that smells like a wood fire.

A: But, I can’t do vanilla pumpkin anything because no.

M: Oh I know I normally would not be down but it’s very warm and nice especially with the apple.

A: They all sound like horrible air fresheners that people use in the bathroom at work.

M: Hahahahaha

A: So, like, then the bathroom smells like Pumpkin Spice Poop.

M: Fine fine I will keep my delicious fall smells to myselffff.

A: 

Review: I Ordered Rothy's The Point Because I Know You're Curious.

Ah, Rothy's. Another one of those internet-only companies with a product that you kinda want even though you don't neeeeed a fancy suitcase or clear minty vitamins. Do you need expensive flats made from recycled water bottles? Probably not. But they come in cute colors! And you can wash them!

I resisted Rothy's for a VERY long time but they come in really cute colors and patterns. And I kept seeing them on people and thinking, "Oh, those are cute!" Every time I asked the wearer if they loved them and they all really, really loved them. Hell, I asked you guys too! Most of you loved them as well. So FINE. Fine. FINE. I ordered a pair. What I actually needed was a pair of black flats so I ordered red camo points because of course I did:

They arrived very quickly in a cool cardboard box that could be used for an immediate return or broken down and recycled. I appreciated that they didn't go crazy with unnecessary packaging. Right out of the box they were SO CUTE AND BRIGHT- the camo spots are actually shades of muted purple, which I love. I put them on my feet and was like, yep, these are flats. (Note: I had been encouraged to size up half a size for the points, so I did, and I think it was the right thing to do. The 8.5 fit perfectly.)

I wore them to work the next day, which was also the first time I'd worn closed-toes shoes to work in months. My heels were soft from a summer of Birkenstocks and by mid-day I'd already put those blister Band-Aids on my heels because, ouch. My heels were getting angry.

I gave my feet a day to recover and then tried again. By the third wear my Rothy's weren't bothering my heels at all and now they're really comfortable. They don't have any arch support but I'm always surprised when people are mad about that. By their design, flats are flat, y'all. You can definitely buy flat comfort shoes that have arch support but most flats are cute because they are... flat.

TLDR: 

Pros - Cute as hell, still look brand new after multiple wears, dry fast if they get wet and so far they don't stink (but if they do start to smell, I can wash them!)  Also, I get compliments literally every time I wear them.

Cons- Expensive, and the insoles aren't good. I haaaaate the insoles. They're just these flimsy little removable things that slide all over the place. I bought a pair of replacement insoles from Target but haven't installed them yet.

Would I buy another pair? Uh, yeah. I mean, they have this leopard pair that I have been eyeing HARD. They also have a slip-on sneaker that is really cute. Ugh, shoes. I love you. (Note: since writing this, the red camo style has been retired. Green camo is really cute, though!)

I paid my very own money for these shoes though I did have a $20 referral code from a friend. If you're tempted, shop through my link and you'll get $20 off your first purchase! (Full disclosure: I will also get a $20 credit.)

That's my review! If you have any questions please leave a comment and I'll do my best to answer.

Weekend Window Shopping: Stop It, J.Crew.

I don't know that my overall style screams J.Crew but I realized recently that several of my old favorite things are from J.Crew and I've been crazy about the fall collection. Like, slap some leopard or cat prints on things and I'm all yours, apparently. The sale they have going on now isn't quite as good as last week, but still pretty damn good. Online only, use code SAVEMORE for 20% off 2 styles, 30% off 3 styles or 40% off 4+ styles. Full priced items only (and there are, of course, a ton of exclusions.) Most of my picks are eligible:

         

     

Stuff I Like: Watching, Wearing, Considering.

More stuff Marianne and I like and a request for a recommendation. Let's go:

This Show That I'm Freaking Out About.
Am I the last person on the planet to watch Killing Eve? YOU GUYS IS IT SO GOOD. Three excellent female leads! Murder! Intrigue! Gorgeous locations! Amazing clothes! Sandra Oh's hair! I have been a fan of Phoebe Waller-Bridge ever since I discovered Fleabag (which I also recommend) and she's written a show that is basically everything I want in a show. Season One is available on Amazon (though we had to pay for the season) and Season Two is in the works.

This Dumb Fancy Eyeliner That I Love.
While in some airport recently I wandered into the duty free and oops, I bought the fancy Chanel eyeliner I'd been considering for months. Black eyeliner looks weird on me but dark purple? That is just exactly right for brown eyes. However, it has to be a true purple, more blue than red (you don't want red around your eyes, nope.) Chanel Stylo Yeux Waterproof liner in Cassis is the exact purple I was looking for. It's a dark true purple that's not shimmery and goes on smoothly. The only thing I don't like is that it's hard to get a real point on it, but smudgy is how I roll anyway. It stays put and looks quite intense. Plus, the packaging is metal rather than plastic so it FEELS expensive. (Which it should because it is.)

This Natural Deodorant That Marianne Loves.
SO I have been on a natural deodorant hunt for a while. Schmidt’s worked well but gave me a rash. Schmidt’s Sensitive Skin (geranium scent) worked well but stained my clothes (I think because it’s coconut oil based, it was almost like an oil stain). So I finally got my hands on a stick of Megababe Rosy Pits and I think it’s my holy grail deodorant. It smells great but not overpowering, it works well (sometimes I do have to reapply if I’m going out at night but that’s nbd), leaves no residue, doesn’t stain, and even helps some with dryness which is a nice bonus. The packaging is super cute and feels weighty and nice. The literal only downside is it’s always sold out (I actually ordered two sticks just in case I loved it, figuring it could sell the second one if I didn’t), and it’s $18 for a damn stick of deodorant. However, the product is very firm and only a little seems to come off with every use, if that makes sense. I feel like I blew through a stick of the softer Schmidts in like a month, this bar definitely seems like it will last considerably longer. Recommend!

A Recommendation Request.
Y'all I am doing a lot more yoga these days and my mat is the saddest thing you've ever seen. I think I bought it at Marshalls, like, 7 years ago? It's grey and it sheds little bits of mat all over me. HOT. Anyway, it's time for a grown-ass mat. What do you love? I'm considering a couple different Manduka mats (the Eko or the X) or maybe this Lululemon mat? I'm mainly doing Vinyasa and hate it when my hands slip, which seems to happen a lot with my current mat. What do I not know about? Help.

We Discuss: Skincare and Confessions.

A: Hey, do you still love the Kiehl’s oil cleanser?

M: yes!

A: I’m nearly out of my Pixi stuff and considering a change.

A: Do you double cleanse?

M: Yes, my second cleanse is with Cerave non foaming cleanser.

M: It works great for me.

A: Okay, cool.

A: It's the midnight recovery stuff?

M: I feel like the oil leaves less residue than a balm.

M: Yes midnight recovery cleansing oil.

A: I rip through that Pixi balm so fast.

M: And then in the morning I just do the Cerave.

A: I use my Sunday Riley cleanser in the morning.

M: The oil is a BIG bottle and I just need one pump, seems like it will last a lot longer.

A: Excellent.

M: Overall since changing routines my skin looks great.

M: I broke out at the beach because sunscreen but those are already gone now that I’m back to normal.

A: My skin is doing it’s fall freakout at the moment.

M: yuppppp

A: I do love the Midnight Recovery Concentrate and that hydrating mask we got a sample of is so so nice.

A: Also, I have a confession.

M: what

M: Another leather jacket.

M: lolololol

A: NO SHUT UP

A: UNCALLED FOR

M: Is it?

A: I ONLY HAVE TWO NOW

A: PLUS THE ANTHRO JACKET

M: I’M WAITING

A: I cheated on Aerie and bought some nicer pannies and I love them more.

M: Ha!

A: I did not want to love them.

M: Which ones.

A: AND, they’re stupid because they’re “one size” which is a giant lie.

M: Hahahahahahaha well then that rules my ass out.

A: These:

A: They claim they’ll fit size 4-16.

M: I do not believe them.

A: I don’t either.

A: They do have a plus sized version but that kind of rules out the middle?

A: Anyway! I have to admit they are SUPER comfortable and do not ride up and no itchy tag or weird plastic elastic thing up the crack.

M: Valid.

M: I am still fine with mine.

A: I still wear most of my Aerie stuff, though there are a few pairs that I’ve given up on. I just wanted some undetectable options.

A: 

M: SIGH