The belt bag trend has been in full force and I am just now jumping in!! Truth be told, I was not even particularly open to this trend until I saw a belt bag I fell in love with from Maria Maleta. Fist off it’s black and beige which is my favorite pairing in fashion. I love wearing those two colors together. It’s also incredible quality and handmade in Portugal.
I love Maria Meleta’s story too!
Read MoreBoth clogs and mules make for the lovely sheer ease of the quick slide!!!! I love these two styles of shoes …and am so happy to find both styles that are super comfortable from Everlane-styles that I can walk in all day long if I want too!
Everlane partners with the best, ethical factories around the world. They source only the finest materials and believe their customers have a right to know how much the clothes cost to make. So they reveal the true costs behind all of their products—from materials to labor to transportation—then offer them to us, minus the traditional retail markup!! It’s a new way of doing things that they call Radical Transparency and I am here for it!
Read MoreFlowers and shoes. Could there be a better combination to make a woman happy?
Adding the perfect pop of color to your summer wardrobe is easy with these uh-mazing Elyn Platform Heeled Sandals from @justfabonline ! Sure, florals for spring may not be groundbreaking, but this late '60s/early '70s take on the print feels arguably refreshing to me! Or perhaps these far out florals remind me of my grandma's chic '70s-era wallpaper! Whatever the case might be..I am obsessing over eye-catching patterns and a kaleidoscope of colors lately…
Read MoreYou don’t have to live in France to love France.
A Francophile is just someone who admires France. Many of my absolute favorite products are French! But are you surprised?!!
Here are a handful of my recent favorites!!!!! With so many birthdays approaching in the summer months..these would make fabulous gifts for your fellow Frenchies.
Read MoreHave you heard of the beautiful brand Linjer?!
Linjer creates minimalist, high quality products that didn't cost the earth! They were fed up with choosing between fast-fashion and overpriced luxury brands...so they took matters into their own hands and designed their own products, replicated the supply chain of luxury brands, and began selling their beautiful products online in 2014.
Their bags are as elegant as ever— drawing inspiration from Roman's native Oslo (their name "Linjer" means "lines" in Norwegian).
Read MoreWolfum—Textile line of tabletop and home goods! They incorporate traditional items into the contemporary home with a nod to vintage, and a respect for modernity, eco-kindness and functionality. Wolfum’s revolutionary technique of printing directly on wood reinvents how the design savvy, eco aware
Read MoreN95 masks must be reserved for healthcare workers on the front-lines, and paper masks are also scary and should be thrown away after every use. Purchasing a reusable fabric mask is a win-win for the environment and for the three businesses I have gotten my masks (or fabric) from!
I want to first say that my intention in this post is heartfelt and I am trying to be a helpful source of information. I am not trying to make light of a horrible situation because from a public-health perspective, it doesn’t matter what your face mask looks like, where you purchased it, or how you made it—wearing a functional mask is all that matters right now! But for my post today I am focusing on the fact that masks have inevitably become a form of aesthetic self-expression and have inevitably become the “must-have” accessory for spring 2020.
Read MoreEvery year I seem to run into the same recurring problem: last summer sandals have oh-so-sadly seen their last of their days. And if your sandals are as well-loved (and well-worn) as mine, then you know the drill… it’s time to ditch last year’s summer kicks and build out a new stock of summer beauties! And even in self isolation- we need get out of the sweats my dears…come on-try it! Put on a dress and some sandals and actually brush your hair and put on some dang makeup!!!!!!! The Say My Name Platform Heeled Sandal In Lemon and the Day off Espadrille Sandal make me so happy!!!!
Read MoreI know! I know!! I know what you are thinking!! Samantha ruble is writing about pants?????
I NEVER WEAR pants. I hate jeans. I have not even owned jeans or pants until November 2019. I was in Houston and visited one of my favorite shops Kick Pleat. If you are ever in Houston please go there!!!!! They curate the most beautiful clothing and accessories from amazing designers. They introduced me to a pair of silk wide leg pants from Miranda Bennett!! I could not believe it!!! Lin bought them for me that day for an early Christmas present and I cannot even tell you how many times I have worn them.
Read MoreHello Zephyr is a jewelry brand embodying a contemporary and minimalist aesthetic. The pieces are handcrafted and one of a kind. Continuously inspired by their family travels, countries, cultures and citizens.
Hello Zephyr is dedicated to organic growth. They are a small family business working to create durable and quality products, produced ethically and sustainably at their home studio in the French Alps.
Read MoreIn the U.S., women are looking for quick fixes that leave their skin dry, peeling, or damaged, so they’re buying more makeup, and the difference is that American women find skin care complicated, with many steps, and the French secret is more about simplicity! Would you agree?!
French women seemingly live by "less is more" in all aspects of their beauty routines. The makeup must not be obvious, but rather enhance rather than cover up
Read MoreIf you have been following me for a while then you will remember being introduced to Nordstjerne! I was so excited to have a nordic themed holiday with her beautiful ornaments!!! You can find that post here.
I have since added a few of her home objects to my collection and wanted to share them with you today!
Read MoreWe can all agree that there is something so luxurious about new jewelry…especially jewelry that is simple yet tells a story with the materials it is made with. I found Lily Toya over on Design Milk and was immediately intrigued. Lily Toya is a jewelry brand made in Brooklyn, New York that you should know about!!
Read MoreF R E N C H M O D E : Stay Youthful 🇫🇷🇫🇷
Tucked away at 125 Chemin de Tournefeuille In Toulouse, France is the home of my favorite accessory brand @nachbijoux . With the desire of bringing novelty to the world of jewelry and relying on a know-how in porcelain, two sisters bound by the same passion decided to create Nach Jewellery. Nach origin is linked to their family's history: World leader in porcelain animal miniatures for almost 30 years. Christian Nach has passed his passion to his two daughters and I am so thankful!!
Bea Apple and Trisha Logan seem to embody a purest form of creativity and authenticity. Their Bentonville based Textile Studio + Shop has a simple goal in mind: to create beautiful products for your home and entire life! They founded Hillfolk in 2018 and have been very successful at providing a new experience to the Northwest Arkansas region region! Hillfolk is equal parts studio and retail and they offer a variety of classes featuring contemporary and traditional fiber arts. The retail shop has a very curated assortment of all things textile, local, and handmade. They also offer a thoughtful assortment of raw materials and tools for your own creations.
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