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obsessions: summer edition <3
HEY babes, bros, friends, colleagues,,,,
I know I’ve been MIA, and it’s not just because my Summer body comes in the Winter. I’d like to use the excuse I’ve been using since the end of June– I got robbed. Of mind, body and spirit, honey. But no, really, I did. Three men broke into our house and took every handbag and piece of jewelry I owned and scurried away. BUT fear not, since then, my house has turned into The Pentagon. When I was at a wedding last weekend friends would show me pictures of their babies and I would respond by showing them a picture of my newly installed panic room, or the metal spikes we installed on top of our gate. Because I’m turned on by home security, I’m less concerned with spending money on replacing any of the stolen items and am more keen on turning my house into a fortress that looks like a Tesla Cybertruck externally. But alas, perspective is fleeting and I’m back to my old product-obsessed ways. Buying shit I don’t need, and shit I REALLY do need, all from the comfort of my little panique room pied-à-terre. Admittedly, this list took me FOREVER to make. Mostly because I don’t want you, my precious ones, to buy shit that doesn't work or that you don’t need. These are the products I will say are 10000000% worth it, ones I’ve repurchased or will repurchase, the stuff I could live without but would prefer not to.
Let’s start off strong. I was in Paris a couple weeks ago and stocked up on allllll the French pharmacy goods that TikTok told me to. Some were great, some were not-so-great. But THIS, this was worth it all. All of Nuxe’s body oils are amazing but this gold one is an absolute game changer. It leaves you with this non-sticky, glowing, bronzed, highlighted skin that makes you look like an Amalfi Coast mermaid. My best friend got married last weekend and I rubbed it on her shoulders, arms and collarbones before she flew out the door and she loved it. Get it, get it now. BUT I’d get it from FrenchPharmacy.com because I can’t promise the formula is the same over here in the U-S-of-A.
Ok, ok, I hate to tell you to buy something that is probably sold out, but this is a hill I’m willing to die on. The Rhode pocket blush is that girl. I’ve never loved my makeup more than when she came into my life. My #1 favorite shade is toasted teddy , followed by a combination of Spicy Marg and Freckle. Your life will forever change, thank me, and Hailey, later.
Since we’re talking about makeup let’s talk about this baddie. All of us have been pitched a product that’s supposed to look like “your skin but better.” The products people promise will make you look like you’re not wearing makeup and are instead just hit with a glowy filter that looks like you drink tons of water. Needless to say I was extremely skeptical about products that promised that because none have ever made me look like that, but I had FOMO and reluctantly marched my tush to Sephora to try it. Turns out she’s that and so much more and I wear it on days I don’t wear makeup and days I do. My favorite is the bronzed shade and I put it on first even before my primer (which probably isn’t right). I have to say I have an all-star lineup makeup team right now and it’s been a lonnnng time since I felt like that. The routine: Saie Glowy Super Gel, YSL primer, Anastasia Brow Freeze, Dior Glow Foundation, Saie Bronzer, Cle de Peau Stick Concealer, Fenty Setting Powder, Rhode Blush, Chanel highlighter, and Thrive Causemetics BROWN Mascara (which I’ve been using for at least eight years).
I’ll probably say this multiple times but I may be most excited to tell you about this toothpaste than any other product. SO I bought mine while I was in Europe and the link I’m providing you guys is from French Pharmacy so you can get the full effect. Want white, sparkling teeth from just one brush? Look no further. I don’t know what magic is in this stuff but it WORKS and seems to almost reverse any damage done on your chompers. I’m never going back to the toothpastes I used to use. ME + MARVIS SMOKERS TOOTHPASTE FOREVER. Ignore the smokers part I think it’s just for le drama but it’s great.
Myyyy precious. As much as I love my products I hate wearing makeup. Makeup and dresses both make me feel like I’m wearing a costume I’m itching to get out of. And after years of sun damage and reckless behavior (bed-rotting) I truly thought I’d never be in love with my no-makeup skin again. That was until three products came into my life and changed absolutely everything. I have NEVER in my life gotten more consistent compliments on my skin, no bullshit. Alastin A-Luminate Brightening Serum, Ialuset Hyaluronic Cream, and Embryolisse Moisturizer (I use them in that order). I could talk about each of these products for hours but I’ll spare you and urge you to take your own skin needs into account before purchasing. You’ll have to pry these products from my cold, dead hands because thanks to them I barely wear makeup anymore.
Let’s take a quick break from things you rub on your face. First of all, your girl loves a uniform—if you’ve seen me in the past two months I was probably (definitely) wearing this skirt. You know I love you because I’m willing to tell you about her—my secret weapon, my best friend. I wear this Frankie Shop black mini skirt more than I care to admit. it elevates any outfit and is cute, youthful, sexy, and playful. gravitate toward clothing items that take little to no extra effort, and are, on their own, a hit so I can just wear a white or black shirt and (my favorite!!!!!) loafers with ruffle socks or THESE boots that I just bought and am in love with it and still look like I tried.
My husband (the man you all know and love as Dylan Satin) called me from work the other day to tell me about a rule he thought of for our home. “Ok, so when people come over, they can have MAXIMUM three chocolates’ he said sternly. The aforementioned chocolates are Marchesi Chocolates. Let’s keep this little secret between us and whoever is going from Milan or London to LA soon and can smuggle a couple boxes over for me because you can’t buy them in the US. I’m a chocolate professional and I have NEVER in my entire life tasted anything as light, delicious, creamy, perfectly sweet as these chocolate, hazelnut gems. I bought 5 boxes intending to bring some back for friends and family and quickly changed my mind and kept them all for myself. Marchesi was bought by Prada which makes them even cuter. PRADA CHOCOLATES?! Say less. Candy dish and coasters are Ralph Lauren, and the ducky candle is from Western Disco.
These bad boys are the flip-flops to end all flip-flops. There are so many options out there right now because I guess flip-flops having a come-back (I didn’t realize they ever left) but look no further, these are the only ones you need. I can confirm I wore them on 12,000 step days walking around Europe last month and I never blistered or whined…okay maybe I whined but not about the shoes—which is HUGE. They go with nearly everything, they’re simply perfect. I have them in the clear and the brown and I wear the clear slightly more but they’re both amazing and deserving of a spot on this list.