January Loves

Okay. Hi. I am here.

I planned on doing this on the first of every month but that didn’t happen with the unfortunate world events so I am moving it to the end of each month. I started building this shop while I was in Australia and then it turned into a lot of home stuff…obviously. Here I am starting to replace things in my house. This time around I am really attracted to color, especially green. I don’t know, maybe it’s the regrowth symbolism but I am ready to blossom.

I’m living in work out clothes right now that my friend at Alo gave me, some Daily Drills sweats and I’m trying to furnish this new rental so it feels like “home” for my family. Anything that did survive in certain places that didnt burn -is so badly damaged with ash and toxins you can’t keep it. The smell is so strong and it’s not like a normal smoke smell. It’s like a strong chemical smell. The stress of it all is wearing on my face and body. I need to take care of my self but I just cannot stop moving and trying to get our lives settled. I am also trying to be a good mom for my kids as it’s so hard on them with all this change. I went to work for the first time again last week. Being creative, talking about things other than the fires felt like a good break for a few hours.

I have a deep love for interiors since I started the ‘Foxalow’ so redecorating feels nice escape of my thoughts to dwell on a paint hues for a minute. I was even thinking of doing a little reno story on how to make a rental… shine. Non-permanent changes you can do to make a home special. Should I?

I have a new look on life and I’m trying to see what that is. Do I want very nice things now that I am starting fresh, or do I want things I don’t feel connected to because I know what it feels like to let them go. Is a digital life, a minimalistic life the best to live? Do I need to be able to walk away from everything and not think about the monetary value I worked so hard to purchase a certain item.

With everything happening in the world with politics and global warning do we need to be living a life that you can drop at any moment. Or am I just scared from this last month and need to see a trauma therapist asap? Not sure.

My last post before all this happened was how I was looking forward to 2025! Smiley face, motivated face, optimistic face! So positive and ready to get back home and work. I talked about how I’ve been through so much I fear less…but little did I know I would be experiencing this in my city a week after. Maybe I didn’t really know what it’s like to fear less. I’m really scared right now.

But here I am going back into my sub-stack looking at my recent posts about beauty and my favorite things and I’m rebuying them because I have completely blacked out from stress and can’t remember anything I loved before. It has honestly been so helpful and I’m so glad I shared them.

Gosh I sound negative, let’s just get into it. You can shop my entire January picks HERE where there is a lot more than I talk about below.

I love everything that Posse X Mode Operandi did. I got this little set and the shorts are a perfect cut (better than they look online) Both pieces would be easy to pair with other looks and I love the idea of the shorts with a chunky sweater (Especially this one- use CYD15) ….Those yellow sunglasses, always a big fan of a light lens.

Memory picture book that looks like a coffee table book, brilliant.

This pale green jacquard dress with a deep red lip. Nice with this simple little bag. I also just ordered two of these faded green lumbar pillows for a couch I need to find. Found these amazing dining or accent chairs that feel different than i’ve ever seen before. A wavy bowl to put 9 lemons in for a great price.

Obsessed with this hair brush, I used it all through my travels. This varsity sweatshirt is cute like you stole it from a boy that you made breakfast with this cute pink spatula with.

That burl wood wardrobe is on my wishlist for my master bedroom right now. Feels like a forever piece you can use in your kitchen or bedroom. And a pink workout pant because again, color is really making me happy right now. Beyond Yogas fabrics are SO soft.

We have different fire place now and needed a fire screen, I thought this one was really pretty and reminded me of this other designer one I wanted and is 1/2 the price.

Obsessed with baby blue and red right now in the same look and this blazer is cut so nice, I ordered.

This stripe swim suit is perfect for Spring Break travels and it comes with this really cute matching skirt for a rose lunch look.

Perfume- yes, V-cut white jeans, YES. This mini red bag- YES.

Ordered this vase for my dining table and i’ve been ogling over this mushroom light for years.

I ordered this Moto jacket, I think she’s very cute and curious if I look good in it or completely silly. Well see.

A beaded sconce that doesn’t feel TOO beachy- more modern. I’m just getting a little over the gold look.

My most coveted suede jacket from this Spring’s Doen Launch.

This MD leather crop looks worn in and I love it. Another P x MA stripe set- cute with a basic sandal or these loafers. I really want this vanity chair in my bathroom. Never had the room before so this is new for me and I love the idea of sitting and getting ready. Maybe after I put this great smelling body wash on I just got for my guest bathroom.

The fit and color of these baggy pants, and the pale yellow trimming on this oversized knit. I got everything from Great Jones for the new house and had to re-buy this kids chair for them because it was their favorite.

Linking my favorite top I wore in Australia again because it’s just that good. Ive seen a few girls wear it now and it just looks amazing on everyone.

Love a handful of things J.Crew just launched- especially this button up knit with their side stripe trouser.

This cable knit sweater is the perfect color (CYD15)- I have it. It’s warm without being TOO warm. I hate sweaters that make you feel clammy and too hot. This one looks thick but it’s not suffocating.

Obsessed with this crochet dress- I would wear it like that with a suit under or nude undergarments as a dress. Speaking of undergarments I mentioned before about my favorite bras from Negative. Im obsessed. It was the first thing I ordered after all the fires because I had no bras. They have this mesh one now that gives you less layers so more of a “nipple” look- which I actually think is really pretty. I linked a few of my favorite bras and undies in the SHOP.

Ralph Lauren pale yellow blanket for the couch, a chunky cardigan you’ll have till you are 60 to wear with these really pretty burgundy sunglasses. Love the subtle cat eye here.

My black runners I re-ordered - they are so comfortable and go with everything.

Hair treatment for texture, god knows I need some and my favorite blush color.

I really love Quince bedding in this soft material and this pale green. I dont want any more bright white beds. All muted hues. These yellow tennis are so sweet x

THE Jacket I mentioned before moving into our new house (I’m wearing a small) and I liked a donation website here for fire victims. Even $10 to a few people in need helps more than you know x

Wordy I know, but shop everything HERE for December and January x

Manically, Cyd