the FEB ISSUE
somewhere between frozen and thawing (but still mostly frozen)
A short month that felt like one of the longest also deserves a lot of favorites, so let’s recap it.
Favorites!
Jewelry
I’ve always loved jewelry and I feel like it’s so fun to play around with. It’s also something that really changes with fashion trends and lately I’ve been seeing chunkier gold and silver jewelry which I love. I recently discovered Kinn and now I’m hooked - the pieces aren’t inexpensive but they’re also meant to last multiple generations. This month I bought myself the ring stack below from Kinn (it’s a half size too big so I have to exchange it but it’s absolutely stunning in person) and these earrings from Jenny bird which make a statement without being massive.
Books!
I have a confession to make, I’ve never been much of a reader. Maybe once a year I find a book that really get’s me hooked but that’s about it and otherwise I have a hard time prioritizing it. That was until this month, a friend mentioned that she’s been reading on the subway and to be honest I never really considered it because I don’t usually carry a book with me and I didn’t think I’d be able to focus. Turns out I was wrong, it’s quickly become my favorite part of a long subway ride! I’ve been reading Just Kids by Patti Smith since last year but since starting to read on the subway, I’ve read more than half of it and it’s wonderful!
TV/Movies
So you know how I said I was never much of a reader? On the other hand I love tv and movies. When I’m baking, recipe testing, cleaning, cooking, I’m always either listening to music on full volume or watching something. Last year when I was in Copenhagen, they had the show Yellowstone on the Danish netflix so my best friend and I started watching and I became absolutely hooked. But back in the US I had to pay for the remaining seasons and because season 5 was the newest it was over $20 which honestly just felt so frivolous so I kind of forgot about it until this month. I signed up for Peacock so I could watch the winter olympics (best decision ever btw) and I saw I could also watch Yellowstone. I know I’m so behind on it but if you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend. ALSO!!! HEATED RIVALRY!! It’s been out for a hot minute but I loved it and can’t wait for the next season.
Yellowstone
Winter Olympics
Heated rivalry
Ps the new season of Drive to Survive just dropped on Netflix and I’m watching it while writing this <3
Music
Whether I’m walking down the sidewalk, at the gym, on a run, in the shower, or baking, odds are high that I’m listening to music. Before I leave the house I ALWAYS put in headphones and nothing makes me happier than finding a new song to play on repeat until I inevitably get sick of it. On Friday, picky choosy by Chelsea Jordan came out and I’m obsessed with it. I haven’t stopped listening to it (also Toronto and BETTER WHEN I’M LONELY are so so good)
Closet!
Because it’s still cold and layers are necessary I feel like I’m still in the world of basics and then when it warms up I play a bit more with colors and fun pieces. Last fall I found these 90s low rise jeans from gap and ordered them in tall in medium indigo and they have become my go to jeans so when I needed a new pair of black jeans it seemed only right I order them in black too. The only thing I will say is they are BLACK and I would love a more washed wash of the black but the fit is so comfy and flattering that I still love them and will just keep an eye out for a different pair of black jeans, in a more washed finish. Cold weather is the season of layering which means 9 times out of 10 I have simple white tee under my sweaters and sweatshirts. I feel like white tshirts are the chocolate chip cookies of clothes; everyone has a different preference and favorite but these are mine. I usually end up ordering a 2 pack and leaving one a bit longer and cutting one to hit just around the waist band of my low rise jeans. I recently ordered the long sleeve version too in large and it’s the comfiest shirt I’ve ever put on my body. Last but not least, and this one is very much giving, I can’t wait for spring but I ordered this white eyelet bra from free people and it is so flattering and comfortable and I feel like it’s going to be so cute when it warms up to let it peak out from under overalls or with a big button down over top!
Bakeries/Restaurants
One of my new year’s goals is to try more restaurants and bakeries because nyc is full of such an incredible food scene and I feel like I’ve been missing out. So I figured every month I’ll try to have at least one or two new ones to share with y’all! I think my new favorite breakfast is Smør. It’s a Scandinavian spot with sweet and savory breakfast items, beautiful pastries, and delicious coffee. It’s the kind of breakfast that doesn’t make you feel like you need to take a nap after but it’s still so delicious and satiating aka the perfect combo to me also it’s super reasonably priced! Elbow bakery has been around for a minute but I just hadn’t made it over - it did not disappoint. Everything I tried was amazing but the standouts to me were the turkey sandwich and the clementine danish!! Ok last but not least is Bordertown in Greenpoint. Being from Texas I feel like I grew up with some very good mexican food so I do feel like my bar is quite high. The food was very tasty and if I lived in the neighborhood I do think it would be a fun place to go frequently but for me all I really need are their fresh hand rolled flour tortillas (which honestly are worth the trek on their own) and their refried beans. Also if you like a simple but bright guac, their’s is delicious!
Elbow bakery
Smør
Bordertown
Makeup/nails
I get a regular gel Russian manicure at OneL once a month and it’s probably my favorite way to treat myself. I absolutely love having my nails done and I find that (with the exception of a full chrome) they last me a full four weeks without chipping! That being said last November I got silver chrome for the first time and I’ve never been so giddy leaving the nail salon, but my nail tech warned me that it tends to chip and sure enough it did. Two weeks ago I got it again but this time we did two layers of chrome over a milky clear and while the tips have definitely begun to chip, it’s only really the top layer so you still see silver underneath and can only see the chips if you really look closely. I fear I do have an appointment on Wednesday and I might need to get them again because I love them so much. When it comes to makeup I’ve always been a less is more girl but I actually think it’s so fun and kind of feel like I stopped because I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing. So this year I’ve decided we’re gonna start playing again. I recently started wearing the cream blush from rhode and I love it!!
Silver chrome nails
Love this! I also want to know where did you get your cool vintage Carhartt overalls I’ve seen you wear? Looking for some!