February at all times feels prefer it must be a breather, however I can already inform this one goes to maneuver quick. We’re barely into the month and my calendar is studying like a boarding go — numerous New York, numerous conferences, and numerous momentum.
Behind the scenes, issues are shifting in a method that feels each exhilarating and overwhelming. Tasks we’ve been constructing towards for years are beginning to take actual form, and there’s an vitality that comes with that: equal elements gratitude, strain, and the sensation that you just’re instantly standing within the work you used to solely speak about.
So, I’m leaning right into a February that’s busy in one of the best ways with a bit journey, a bit household time, a number of issues I can’t share simply but, and so much I’m genuinely excited to convey you alongside for.
What We’re Doing
- New York, twice — back-to-back. I’m beginning the month with two work journeys to NYC (this week and subsequent). We now have conferences and some issues in movement that I’ll share as they turn out to be official.
- A winter break escape. The women have a mid-month winter break, so we’re heading to Palm Seaside for an extended weekend. So a lot of you despatched considerate suggestions, and we booked the 4 Seasons — it was overwhelmingly the most-raved-about possibility.
- A Charleston night time out, with a gown second. We now have a celebration at The Gibbes Museum this weekend, and I’ve been saving this gown to put on, which supplies Chanel Spring runway vibes!
- Spring procuring, thoughtfully edited. There’s a lot good spring arriving proper now, and I did a deeper breakdown in this Substack publish right here.
- Thomas’s latest construct with Chloe Digital. Thomas has been engaged on a brand new start-up referred to as Coreli (you’re CORE hyperlink), an auto-generated model web page on your hyperlink in bio. You possibly can be part of the waitlist right here (launching quickly).
- Exploring new investments. Thomas and I’ve been slowly investing in companies over time, and the previous few weeks have been full of conferences as we evaluation a brand new spherical of alternatives. It’s thrilling, and likewise a reminder of how a lot I get pleasure from different aspects of enterprise except for what you see principally right here on the weblog.
- My “guide a month” purpose. For February, I’m beginning The Final Factor He Informed Me.
- A well being focus that feels overdue. I’m prioritizing my well being proper now, particularly round continual irritation from Celiac and the arthritis in my knees (I’ve had since highschool). I’m seeing Dr. Koniver right here in Charleston to study extra about peptides — one thing I’ve been fascinated by and need to perceive extra deeply earlier than making any selections.
- My present non-negotiable: strolling, weighted. I’ve been doing weighted vest walks on my treadmill at residence. Life is full proper now, and a 5am stroll I can do with out coordinating a category schedule is what’s working. I put on this vest in 10lbs and use this strolling pad/treadmill.
What I’m Carrying (tidied + expanded)
- Tory Burch is having a second for me. I not too long ago wore this sheer chartreuse shirt and likewise ordered this turquoise skirt.
- Brooches are again (for me, at the least). I purchased this Chanel brooch from their newest drop and it’s impressed me to tug out older favorites once more — like this feather one I discovered on Etsy final fall . I’m additionally loving this pink Prada one.
- A bubble skirt NYC look. This bubble skirt (I wore it with a black Chanel jacket) is such a enjoyable silhouette.
An excellent journey tote. The Vee Collective tote has a spot for all the pieces and works completely as a weekender. - Nonetheless on the Ducie coat prepare. I referred to as this out in Weekly Whims a number of weeks again, and I’m nonetheless sporting it continually.
- Chanel 25 replace: I’m formally transformed. A number of weeks in and I’m a giant fan of the Chanel 25. I ended up getting a second small measurement in yellow leather-based as a result of it’s such a incredible bag (sporting it right here). There aren’t pictures on-line of the yellow leather-based, but it surely’s the identical shade as the suede right here.
- A purple belt that does probably the most. This one has been on repeat:
What I’m Shopping for (tidied + expanded)
- A rainbow stripe sweater that seems like an on the spot temper enhance.
- Gown for Palm Seaside
- A purple refresh. I’m leaning into purple proper now to chop by way of winter dullness and carry into early spring:
- Butter yellow, persevering with its run. It had a giant second final spring and it’s nonetheless going. I ordered these pants to put on with this tank and these heels for a straightforward night look in Palm Seaside.
- Ossou denim deep dive. After getting an invite to their trend week present (sadly I’ve to overlook it), I went down a rabbit gap on their web site and ordered three pairs. I’m going to do a Substack video styling them — listed here are the three:
- Polka-dot swim for spring. I hold listening to polka dots are going to be massive, and I’m very into this Cult Gaia bikini:
- An elegant set at a fantastic worth. This Le Bop set is such an excellent discover:
What I’m Eyeing
- Tory Burch chartreuse blazer
- Valentino: jaw-on-the-floor stage. Their couture assortment in Paris final week was spectacular — I like Alessandro Michele’s maximalist tackle Valentino. A number of new arrivals price bookmarking (or utilizing as styling inspiration):
- Two items I can’t cease excited about.
- Andrew Mukamal’s Margot Robbie styling. His styling for Margot’s Wuthering Heights press tour has been distinctive — each look feels thought-about and barely shocking, balancing costume/time-period references with one thing trendy and sharp:
