GIFT GUIDE: For Her.

The Holiday season is in full swing and there is a limited time now to get presents for those you love! Curated a gift guide for the ladies in your life. Lots of beautiful pieces, I was so excited to create this guide.

IZABEL LAM server set (shop more Isabel Lam here) / NETTE spring 1998 candle (shop more Nette candles here) / TOTEME wool and cashmere coat (shop more Toteme here) / AURATE signet ring (shop more gold pinky rings here) / CAFE DE FLORE cup and saucer (shop more Cafe de Flore here) / ALEXANDRE DE PARIS large jaw clip (shop more Alexandre de Paris here) / KATKIM petite diamond thread ear pin (shop more KatKim here) / SANTA MARIA NOVELLA rosa gardenia bath gel (shop more Santa Maria Novella here) / FFERRONE may champagne flute set (shop more Fferrone here) / BYREDO rose hand wash (shop more Byredo here) / LA BOUCHE ROUGE refillable leather lipstick case ( shop more La Bouche Rouge here)

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Spent so much time on this one and found some great, special gifts! Some major highlights, this beautiful serving set from Isabel Lam. This is a great one to save for future reference for a wedding gift as well. Another stand out is the Café de Flore cup and saucer. Such a cute gift for your friend who loves Paris. It’s such a staple! Only problem is it might not ship in time, so if you order, print out a picture and put it in a little gift box and say ‘it’s coming soon!’ haha.

Always a favorite, jewelry. This Aurate signet gold pinky ring is so chic. Love that you can get it engraved so make it extra personal. The earring from KatKim too is a DREAM. Cool and edgy with just the right amount of sparkle.

Never can go wrong with beauty gifts. Elevate her hand washing situation with this beautiful Byredo hand wash. It’s my favorite and I savor it tremendously.

What’s on your list this year? What’s your favorite gift you purchased to gift? Comment below!

Xx

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STYLE: Elevated Basics

1. AURATE Large Diamond Stud Earrings

Nothing beats the elegance of a beautiful diamond stud. It’s such a classic staple piece to own. They can easily be dressed up or down which I think is key to a good basic. These AUrate Studs are such a beautiful, elevated set. You’ll never want to take them off! Definitely on my wishlist.

2. BOTTEGA VENETA Square-frame Sunglasses

Obsessed is an understatement. These are such a classic shape but with special details. The glossy black and gold hardware make these sunglasses a perfect addition to your wardrobe.

3. NILI LOTAN York Oversized Shirt

If you didn’t already know, I live in oversized button down shirts. I wear them with denim, with leggings, with shorts, over swimsuits, EVERYTHING. Truly my favorite piece of my wardrobe. I wear them so often, I decided to invest in nicer ones. Love this one from Nili Lotan. The shape is super flattering and I love the how it lays on my body. I also really love my Jenni Kayne Classic Shirt for a slightly more fitted look.

4. SAIE Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer

I have been very minimal with my make-up lately. I usually just use a brow product and blush but recently I started using Saie’s Tinted Moisturizer. It’s such a beautiful product, sits so nicely on my skin and it has SPF so it’s great when I’m just at home. Make-up layers so well on top of it also if I need a little extra concealer.

5. TKEES Nude Flip Flops

These are literally the only shoes I wear anymore. They go with everything and being in Hawaii, they are appropriate for every occasion. I love these in particular because they are super comfortable and a nude shoe always makes my legs look longer, ideal! Message me if you want a little discount code to purchase your pair!

6. AGOLDE Criss Cross Upsized Shorts

These shorts are next on my purchase list. I love the criss cross details, a great way to elevate a basic denim short! I love Agolde denim, it’s super flattering and I love that they are still making a good high rise denim short. These can be worn with your oversized shirt or just a tee and slides.

Remember, it’s best to start your wardrobe with a few good basics and go from there! If you already have these basics, you might consider elevating them to change things up while also knowing they won’t easily go out of style or trend.

Hope everyone has a good rest of their week!

xx M

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THE EDIT: Rings

One of my favorite jewelry pieces to wear are rings! It’s definitely something recent as I used to not like anything on my hands. But then, I had this engagement ring I never took off and then a wedding band and next thing I knew, I wanted to add more to my fingers. I like to change thing up, from minimal dainty rings I can stack to statement rings, cocktail rings, and vintage. Now, I can’t stop collecting them and I’m always in search of the next one I want to buy.

I figured I would share some of my favorite ring designers in this post! I know, there are so many brands and designers out there and vintage is a whole other category which we can touch on later but I made this Edit to make it a little less intimidating when shopping for rings to add to your collection.

1. AURate New York.

I have bought three different stacking rings from AUrate and LOVE them. They have so many great rings with different metal options which is nice! You can chose between Gold Vermeil up to 18k gold. Also they have lots of options in Silver and Rose Gold if that’s more your vibe! These are the ones I purchased in 14k so I could wear them 24/7 and not worry about the metal fading.

2. Spinelli Kilcollin

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Let’s get a little Luxe here. These are my dream rings! I still don’t own one but it’s on my wishlist. I had the pleasure of meeting the designers here in Hawaii (where Yves Spinelli grew up). Learning about the history and craft of his pieces made them even more special. They also are just absolutely stunning. My favorites are the Polaris YG , The Goop collaboration Tigris Ring, the Em Rata collaboration Adara Blanc Ring, and more realistically the Acacia MX. One day I will have one of these beauties!

3. Catbird New York City

I love Catbird pieces. I think because you can find some simple every day rings and also very unique rings with fine stones. They have a lot of in-house designed pieces and have added other designers like Wwake and Jennie Kwon! Kind of a nice one-stop-shop. My favorite rings from Catbird are The Sleeping Beauty Ring, this cute little Twisted Stacker Ring, and the Grand Cygnet Ring which is a great present since you can get it personalized!

4. Gabriela Artigas

“For Teresita and Gabriela Artigas, everything begins and ends with family. The Artigas sisters find joy and inspiration in the small details of everyday life…” Love this sister dup behind Gabriela Artigas. They make such beautiful statement rings that are elegant and classic with a modern twist. Just stunning. If you haven’t heard of them before, I highly recommend you go drool over their site! My favorite rings of theirs are the Disc Signet Ring, the Twin Tusk Ring with Half White Pavé, and the Cigar Band Ring with White Pavé.

5. Sophie Bille Brahe

I’ve loved Sophie Bille Brahe for so long! She makes some incredible earrings but her rings are divine as well. Her pieces are so dreamy to me, like if they came straight out of a fairytale. Like a ring Prince Charming would have proposed to Cinderella with. My favorite rings are the Ocean Ensemble, Plein des Etoiles, and this insane ring the Escargot Ensemble.

6. Foundrae

“Authentic. Classic. Personal. Autobiographical. These are a few of the words used to describe the Foundrae collection, which is more than jewelry: they are modern heirlooms, ones that allow the wearer to express something highly personal to the world.”

Foundrae’s rings are very unique. I love how chunky they are without looking excessive. Even with being on the thicker side, I would still love to wear two or three at a time! My favorite rings of theirs are the Wholeness Cigar Band, the Air Wide Band, and the If Not Now Then When Baguette Band.

What are your favorite ring designers!? Drop your faves below. I always love discovering new designers!

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July Wishlist

Can’t believe how quickly July came! Spring flew buy and now we are officially into Summer. Here is a quick little round-up of beautiful things I’m currently wishing for. Take a look!

1. Rattan Pitcher by Jenni Kayne.

   Love this Rattan pitcher for serving up Iced Tea and Lemonade on a hot day or as a chic vase for some white flowers! It’s simply and chic like most of Jenni Kayne’s designs which is why I absolutely love her. Definitely purchasing this pitcher!

2. Gold Rings by AUrate

   I’m a huge fan of gold jewelry! I love layering multiple gold pieces and these Stacking rings are perfect to pile on. AUrate makes some great pieces in 14k solid gold so you don’t have to worry about taking them off for everything. Their packaging is also really stunning and minimal with tiny little pink pouches to keep your jewelry clean and organized. I love when brands are aware of every little detail to make your purchase feel even more special. Check out more of their rings, here. (Minimal gold stacking ring, here.)

3. Smocked Bikini by Onia

   Lately I’ve really been into textured swimwear. I think the texture gives it a little something extra and I’m trying to change things up now that I’m in swimsuits so often! Living on an island has it’s perks! Linked the TOP and the BOTTOM of this bikini.

4. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

   I’ve had this book on my ‘read’ list for so long, I think it’s finally time I pick up a copy! I heard that it’s being made into a movie so I need to get started on it asap!

5. Belgium Dress by Reformation

   This dress is beautiful! I love the puff sleeve detail and the midi-length. It’s so lady-like! I’m usually not into wearing dresses but I’ve been stuck in such a rut with what to wear when it’s hot 90% of the time. So I guess I really need this dress….

6. Pulp by Byredo

   I don’t normally switch out scents during the seasons but now that I’m living in Hawaii, I’ve been drawn more towards light, citrusy scents. Pulp is my ultimate fragrance. It’s bright, it’s fruity, without being too sweet. It’s truly perfect. I’m finishing up a sample I got from the last time I visited Byredo and then I need to purchase a full bottle of this!

7. Waffle towels by Parachute

   I’m a huge fan of the brand Parachute. I got my first ‘adult’ sheets there. These perfect dark grey linen sheets that sadly no longer fit my kind bed. But I’m happy to share them with guests when they stay over and now I feel like I need something to replace them! While I’m saving up for the King set, I do want to try their Waffle towels. My best friend has them in this beautiful grey color and I look forward to using them every time I visit her. So, I guess it’s time I purchase my own set. They are soft, they are comfortable, and I guess I’m really having a thing for texture now!

8. Le Vernis Longera Nail Colour in Open Air by Chanel Beauty

   Chanel carries some of the best nail colors and their formula is sooooo good. Although they are on the pricier side I only purchase colors I find to be really exciting and different! I bought this beautiful coral color at the beginning of Spring and now I think I need this pastel purple next.

9. Tanya Patent Leather Nude Heels by BY FAR

   Owning a great nude heel is very important! I think now that I’ve been working from home, I don’t dress up as much but it’s nice to still throw on a pretty heel for dinner now and then. These are so perfect because the heel height is ideal and the two straps give you stability while still looking minimal and elegant.

10. The Row x Oliver’s People “Board Meeting” Square Sunglasses

    All I want right now is a pair of The Row x Oliver People’s Sunglasses. They are simple, they are elegant and they are incredibly flattering. These are definitely on the higher end for sunglasses and for someone who tends to forget my sunglasses in restaurants too often, I have held off on buying them but they still are always on my mind!

I hope everyone is starting off their week well. It’ll be a short one with a four day weekend coming up so remember to give it your all in everything you do this week and then relax and do a little shopping :)

Anything you guys are wishing for this July? Comment below! I always love finding new things to add to my wishlists.

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