What I Actually Bought #047
High school reunions, luggage ozempic, and say it with switch plates
May is a bittersweet month. Right about now, there is that balmy shift in the air, marking the end of another academic year — and for many, the end of their high school/college/grad school era. You feel accomplished and, to some extent, relieved, but there’s also a tinge of wistfulness as you part ways with friends (sometimes flames), familiar haunts, and cherished routines. You can’t help but wonder why you’re not better prepared for this moment when you’ve been given fair warning about its arrival since Day 1. Claire Irish exited (classic) from campus yesterday without fuss and formal farewells. She hates goodbyes see-you-laters. But hello agains? She loves those. 5-year high school reunion, here she comes…
With that let’s get to — OUR finds, YOUR finds, and the BEST DEALS — honest reviews backed by receipts. Let’s do this…
What I Actually Bought
5 Year High School Reunion: Alums from our high school probably take reunions more seriously than their college graduations. It’s a full weekend replete with unfinished personal business that needs addressing (lol), encounters with people you’d be thrilled (and not so thrilled) to see again, and ofc a group plunge into trauma bonding. Looking back, it was NOT easy being away from home at 13 to fend for ourselves. Lots of visible (and invisible) transformations during those years. Sentimentality aside, Claire’s 5th-year high school reunion is in June and she’s making her way back to New England.
Re/Done Midrise Baby Boot Jeans (similar here here and here): Loyal readers will know we are practically spokespeople for these jeans (see here and here). This is our third pair collectively (yes, we share genes and jeans). Claire “borrowed” the black pair Chloe had bought and never returned it — possession is 9/10ths of the law. And lord knows we’ll be fighting over this pair too. Originally $315, got for $75 on eBay (NWT, successful offer).
Miista Dionira Boots (similar here here and here): Been eyeing these boots for a year now. Found them on sale in our size (1 pair left!) and immediately hit buy now. They are the dream boots: 1) super comfortable, 2) sky-high chic, and 3) cut to kill. The most versatile boot pair in our arsenal — easily paired with shorts or baggy trousers.
Wardrobe Black Ribbed Tank: The perfect black tank doesn’t exi… This is on the same level as the Alo tank we can’t stop talking about but less sporty and more elevated. The shape is SUPER flattering, and the material is very soft / stretchy. Highly recommend. Chloe found a good deal (now sold out), but see here and here for other less expensive options.
The Fall Guy: Hmmm Ryan and Emily are the real fall guys for taking on this project. A beautiful, star-studded cast can only do so much… This was a dragged-out dud (btw the 82% on Rotten Tomatoes is so sus). Chloe was really looking fwd to it bc Rebecca from Ted Lasso also stars, but it’s really just one big stunt that ultimately
flopsfalls. SKIP this one.
What YOU Actually Bought
@serenakerrigan (creator, founder of @letsfuckingdate, writer of ) / Luggage Scale: “i literally have this issue where i cannot NOT overpack for the fucking life for me. it’s actually criminal and every time I get to the kiosk i’m like omigod omigod. i’m the girl that’s unpacking and stuff. So this is absolutely necessary so I don’t waste a million dollars on 2 pounds of an overweight suitcase because i wanted to bring ten pairs of shoes xoxo gossip girl.”
@madtoya (art Director @businessweek, creative Director @bylinebyline) / Jil Sander Leather Western Boots (similar here here here and here): “I was swiping through
of ‘s recent Instagram post and when I saw the Jil Sander butter yellow boots I literally said out loud “ugh I wish”, then read the caption and realized they were for sale !! I’ve been in kind of a style rut lately and I feel like these boots will enhance some outfits I’ve grown tired of. Her sale is still going (here) and I’m tempted to buy the Prada skirt suit she’s selling too.”
@brooklynngallagher (consultant, stylist, creator) / Vivienne Westwood Yasmine Bag (similar here and here here): “This was my first time back to London since our dear Vivienne passed. I’ve always been a big fan of the luxury punk fashion queen so I knew I had to buy a piece from the original store as a small memento. This little cutie caught my attention right away because it’s classic, goes with everything, but isn’t something I am seeing everywhere. This might change though as funny enough, Kendall Jenner was just seen wearing it with her Met Gala after party look which was a gorgeous Vivienne Westwood archival piece paired with this mini white Yasmine Bag. I guess that makes me quite a trend setter ;)”
@luke.fortney (food writer @eater_ny) / Solovair Black Hi-Shine Gibson Shoe (one of the companies that used to make Dr. Martens): “last week, we were sitting outside of casetta (a wine bar on the lower east side), when we got talking to these two dudes at the table next to us (OK, we were bumming a cig). they were in town from austria and one of them was wearing this perfect pair of shoes - they looked like dr. martens oxfords but had a narrower toe & black, not yellow, stitching around the sole. i have a wedding coming up — and no shame! — so i asked where they were from and purchased a pair the next day.”
@servideo (actress and comedian) / Wood Switch Plate from Etsy (seller here): “I wanted to spice up the house without spending more than $50 so I bought this for the kitchen. Even though I’m not very good at cooking, or interior design really. I just like a funny light switch plate.”
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SALES / DEALS
The RealReal: Elder Statesman pink long-sleeve V neck (everything about this, $112.50, 70% off). Maje houndstooth skort (giving new season Prada, $72, retailed for $490). Patou wide-legged jeans (we <3 their denim and usually so much more expensive, $78, 60% off). ssense: Sale is on like Donkey Kong. Thinking about Nike black turtleneck, Entire Studios brown square neck bodysuit, Leset cream tee. Saks: Designer sale. MyTheresa: New items added to sale, plus extra 20% off if you spend $300+. Thinking about Alo mint tennis skirt ($53, 30% off), Reina Olga pink lamé bikini top ($63, 30% off), The Frankie Shop miniskirt ($66, 60% off). Neiman Marcus: New sale arrivals. Vasquiat: Up to 30% off Mid-season sale. Proenza Schouler: 40% off private sale with code ‘FIRSTACCESS’. Moschino: Private sale, 40% off with code ‘PRIVATE 40’ from Spring/Summer 2024 collection. Orseund Iris: Archive sale. Use code ‘OI-SALE24’ at checkout. Lelo: Up to 50% off sale. Miista: 30% off select items. Vuori: Spring sale.
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