February at all times feels prefer it must be a breather, however I can already inform this one goes to maneuver quick. We’re barely into the month and my calendar is studying like a boarding go — loads of New York, loads of conferences, and loads of momentum.
Behind the scenes, issues are shifting in a method that feels each exhilarating and overwhelming. Initiatives we’ve been constructing towards for years are beginning to take actual form, and there’s an vitality that comes with that: equal components gratitude, stress, and the sensation that you just’re immediately standing within the work you used to solely speak about.
So, I’m leaning right into a February that’s busy in the easiest way with just a little journey, just a little household time, just a few issues I can’t share simply but, and quite a bit I’m genuinely excited to deliver you alongside for.
What We’re Doing
- New York, twice — back-to-back. I’m beginning the month with two work journeys to NYC (this week and subsequent). We now have conferences and some issues in movement that I’ll share as they turn into official.
- A winter break escape. The women have a mid-month winter break, so we’re heading to Palm Seashore for an extended weekend. So lots of you despatched considerate suggestions, and we booked the Four Seasons — it was overwhelmingly the most-raved-about choice.
- A Charleston night time out, with a gown second. We now have a celebration at The Gibbes Museum this weekend, and I’ve been saving this dress to wear, which provides Chanel Spring runway vibes!
- Spring purchasing, thoughtfully edited. There’s a lot good spring arriving proper now, and I did a deeper breakdown in this Substack post here.
- Thomas’s latest construct with Chloe Digital. Thomas has been engaged on a brand new start-up referred to as Coreli (you’re CORE hyperlink), an auto-generated model web page in your hyperlink in bio. You’ll be able to be part of the waitlist here (launching quickly).
- Exploring new investments. Thomas and I’ve been slowly investing in companies through the years, and the previous few weeks have been crammed with conferences as we assessment a brand new spherical of alternatives. It’s thrilling, and in addition a reminder of how a lot I get pleasure from different sides of enterprise except for what you see principally right here on the weblog.
- My “e-book a month” purpose. For February, I’m beginning The Last Thing He Told Me.
- A well being focus that feels overdue. I’m prioritizing my well being proper now, particularly round power irritation from Celiac and the arthritis in my knees (I’ve had since highschool). I’m seeing Dr. Koniver right here in Charleston to study extra about peptides — one thing I’ve been fascinated by and wish to perceive extra deeply earlier than making any choices.
- My present non-negotiable: strolling, weighted. I’ve been doing weighted vest walks on my treadmill at house. Life is full proper now, and a 5am stroll I can do with out coordinating a category schedule is what’s working. I put on this vest in 10lbs and use this walking pad/treadmill.
What I’m Sporting (tidied + expanded)
- Tory Burch is having a second for me. I just lately wore this sheer chartreuse shirt and in addition ordered this turquoise skirt.
- Brooches are again (for me, at the least). I purchased this Chanel brooch from their newest drop and it’s impressed me to drag out older favorites once more — like this feather one I discovered on Etsy final fall . I’m additionally loving this pink Prada one.
- A bubble skirt NYC look. This bubble skirt (I wore it with a black Chanel jacket) is such a enjoyable silhouette.
An important journey tote. The Vee Collective tote has a spot for all the pieces and works completely as a weekender. - Nonetheless on the Ducie coat prepare. I referred to as this out in Weekly Whims just a few weeks again, and I’m nonetheless carrying it continually.
- Chanel 25 replace: I’m formally transformed. A number of weeks in and I’m a giant fan of the Chanel 25. I ended up getting a second small dimension in yellow leather-based as a result of it’s such a improbable bag (wearing it here). There aren’t photos on-line of the yellow leather-based, nevertheless it’s the identical shade as the suede here.
- A red belt that does the most. This one has been on repeat:
What I’m Shopping for (tidied + expanded)
- A rainbow stripe sweater that looks like an immediate temper increase.
- Dress for Palm Beach
- A crimson refresh. I’m leaning into crimson proper now to chop by winter dullness and carry into early spring:
- Butter yellow, persevering with its run. It had a giant second final spring and it’s nonetheless going. I ordered these pants to put on with this tank and these heels for a straightforward night look in Palm Seashore.
- Ossou denim deep dive. After getting an invite to their trend week present (sadly I’ve to overlook it), I went down a rabbit gap on their web site and ordered three pairs. I’m going to do a Substack video styling them — listed below are the three:
- Polka-dot swim for spring. I preserve listening to polka dots are going to be massive, and I’m very into this Cult Gaia bikini:
- A classy set at an excellent value. This Le Bop set is such a great discover:
What I’m Eyeing
- Tory Burch chartreuse blazer
- Valentino: jaw-on-the-floor stage. Their couture assortment in Paris final week was spectacular — I like Alessandro Michele’s maximalist tackle Valentino. A number of new arrivals value bookmarking (or utilizing as styling inspiration):
- Two items I can’t cease eager about.
- Andrew Mukamal’s Margot Robbie styling. His styling for Margot’s Wuthering Heights press tour has been distinctive — each look feels thought of and barely stunning, balancing costume/time-period references with one thing trendy and sharp:
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