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Aje Equilibrium Collection

Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection
Aje Equilibrium Collection

Coming back to a whisper of summer has gotten me in the mood to think about a complete new-season wardrobe overhaul. I used to wear a lot of dresses and I’m starting to miss how easy and effortless it really was. I’ve started scouting around for smock style and mid-length styles with a hope of finding one piece that will see me through the next few months.

Aje are known for their particularly polished take on tough femininity, raw beauty and effortlessly cool style. Their latest collection, Equilibrium is the perfect mix of fluid silhouettes and breezy dresses that are understated enough for the everyday, yet smart enough for any occasion.

My favorite items from the collection include a range of exceptionally made pieces that are easy to wear. These include the Veil Slip Dress, Veil Cami, Venetia Tee, Gracious Cut Out Mini Dress in Emerald, Run Free Maxi Dress and the Gracious Trench in Black. Discover the entire collection and shop for yourself here.

Photos are not my own. Source Aje.

Matin Studio AW21 Collection

Matin Studio AW21 Collection

Matin Studio AW21 Collection
Matin Studio AW21 Collection
Matin Studio AW21 Collection
Matin Studio AW21 Collection
Matin Studio AW21 Collection

I really leaned into lockdown dressing during the pandemic, and while I’m excited for life to go back to normal, I don’t think I’m ready to abandon easy elegance in favor of all-out glamor just yet.

That being said, relaxed silhouettes are the perfect way to transition out of loungewear into something slightly more elevated. Which is why the latest collection from Matin Studio shot straight to the top of my wish list. It’s the perfect mix of beautiful loose fitting linen pieces, wide leg pants and silk gathered dresses.

My favorite items from the new collection include the Low Back Silk Dress, Full Sleeve Top, Full Sleeve Mini Dress, Tiered Silk Dress and Arch Pocket Wool Coat. All in black of course! The entire Matin Studio collection is available to shop online today here.

Photos are not my own. Source Matin Studio.

What I bought from Sephora's Annual Spring Sale

What I bought from Sephora’s Spring Sale

Few sales are as highly anticipated as Sephora’s Annual Spring Beauty Sale. From now until the end of April (depending on your Beauty Insider tier) you can enjoy savings across the entire Sephora site. Therefore, there’s absolutely no better time to stock up on your beauty essentials. Don’t know where to begin? I’ve put a list together of everything I’m stocking up on this season to give you a head start.

Kate Somerville Daily Foaming Cleanser.
If brighter, more even skin is what you’re after, then the Kate Sommerville Daily Foaming Cleanser is for you. A clinic-inspired foaming cleanser with AHAs and fruit enzymes, it wakes up and cleanses like nothing else, revealing smoother, brighter skin.

Kate Somerville Dermal Quench Treatment.
A spa-like experience every time you apply it. Kate Sommerville’s Dermal Quench Treatment is an at-home oxygen facial that delivers quick and lasting hydration in as little as one use. The result? Radiance, and lots of it.

Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lipstick and Lipliner.
Chic, understated and a must-have, for both special occasions and every day wear, a perfect nude lip color is ultra versatile and a timeless go-to for a soft feminine look. My favorite, the iconic and bestselling matte Pillow Talk Lipstick and Lip Liner from Charlotte Tilbury.

Beauty Blender.
This isn’t your average make-up sponge. The Beauty Blender’s unique shape and exclusive material ensures an impeccable, streak-free application with minimum product waste, leaving a smooth, luminous and hydrated finish. A must-have for every beauty bag. If you’re smart you’ll pick up more than one during the sale.

Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask.
Full disclosure. This is actually the first time I’ve picked up this new intense treatment from Olaplex, but it was only released earlier this week. As a long time fan of the brand I’m really eager to try this and there’s obviously no better time to pick it up then when it’s on promotion (and before this soon to be best-seller sells out).

Ouai Detangling and Frizz Fighting Leave In Conditioner.
As far as hair care goes, a leave-in conditioner does to the hair what a green juice does to the body. It’s a sure-fire way to inject some serious life back into your hair. This particular leave-in conditioner detangles and protects against heat damage. And is an essential for keeping my hair nourished and hydrated.

Photos are not my own. Source unknown.

Bassike Karamatsu Crew Sweat

It’s been almost fifteen years since I first stepped into a Bassike store. I remember purchasing an organic jersey long sleeve tee and thinking to myself that I was being much too opulent. It was, at that point of time the most expensive basic that I had ever bought. All these years later my wardrobe is filled to the brim with Bassike pieces and it’s a brand I constantly turn to year after year.

This season I’ll be investing in their Karamatsu Crew Sweat. There are so many reasons why I need this in my life. Apart from the obvious, that it’s incredibly comfortable and chic. After living in sweatshirts for the past few months, there’s no reason why I shouldn’t add another to my wardrobe. To view the rest of Bassike’s new season collection or buy the Karamatsu Crew Sweat for yourself click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Bassike.

Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle Collection

My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle
My Blonde Closet Sir The Label Femme Nouvelle

When it comes to working from home, comfort wins every time. I’m all about loose layers, relaxed silhouettes and comfortable easy pieces, while making sure that every item is chic enough for daily zoom meetings or walks around the West Hollywood neighborhood.

My favorite place to secure seasonal staples is Australian brand, Sir The Label. From loose fitting dresses, to oversized linen shirts and comfortable draw-string style shorts, they have everything you need to take my definitive guide to lazy dressing to a whole new level, while still looking perfectly put together.

The pieces I love from their latest collection includes the Alma Cut Out Dress, Alma Panelled Dress,Alma Bralette and Alma Midi Skirt. All in black of course. As well as the Flore One Shoulder Mini Dress. To view the entire campaign and shop the Sir The Label Preface collection for yourself click here.

Photos are not my own. Source Sir The Label.