Sam Loves: 32

New decade, new me?  Doubtful- but that's okay, because things last decade weren't too bad.  I ended the year in Miami Beach with three friends ringing in the new year at the W Hotel:

My blue dress was 32 bucks from Fashion Nova, my silver heels were 10 years old from Gianni Bini (I found some similar ones here), but I did splurge and get my makeup done by the Glam Squad.  I can't rave enough about them- have you guys ever used their services for hair or makeup?  They come to your apartment or hotel with all the tools and you book through their app.  I've used them multiple times over the past 3 years and never had a bad experience.  If you want to try them, you can use my link here to get $25 off  your first appointment.  I got paired with Yasmin Barroso in Miami and I was very happy with the results.

Now that I am back in NYC and it's officially the beginning of 2020, I'm loving faux furs, soft palettes, and delicate colors right now:

SAM LOVES: 32

1.) My favorite soft white blanket- I sleep with it every night.  $70 (with code SAVEMORE at checkout)

2.) Adoring every detail of Bunny Williams & John Rosselli's new apartment, as featured in Architectural Digest.  Especially the chaise lounge pictured above covered in a Clarence House chintz.

3.) Adoring this quote.

4.) Anna Crossbody Bag, $68 (also love this).

5.) Madewell Acrylic Shape Stack Earrings, $32

6.) Adore Jeanette Friis Madsen in this monochromatic sweatshirt/pencil skirt combo at NYFW last fall. - Style du Monde

7.) Steve Madden Rookie Bootie in Bone Croco, $101.95

8.) Roxy Faur Fur Cowl Scarf, $39.95 (this is cute, too!)


Anthropolgoie is currently offering 25% off all home decor, bedding, and bath.  Loving this, this, and this.  

Happy New Year!

XOXO,

Sam

Best of: Black Friday &Cyber Monday 2019

Happy Thanksgiving 2019! I am currently stuffed, with family, watching Martin Scorsese's The Irishman on Netflix.  My parents always have the family over to their house for Thanksgiving.  Below I'm posing with my cousin's kids and my niece, Lily, in the orange:

The silver earrings I'm wearing were a random find on my recent trip to Istanbul (which was fabulous and unforgettable- I'll be sure to do a longer recap blog post soon) and my outfit is Missoni-esque but from Anthro by way of my mother's closet.  

Speaking of clothes, gone are the days when I'd wake up at the crack of dawn with my high school friends to try and scour Black Friday sales.  Who has the time or energy these days, especially when everything is online?  Whether it be a new laptop, a cashmere sweater, a chic winter coat, a cute pair of booties, a new TV, or even fresh home accents- now is the time of the year to get the very best deals, especially when combined with Cyber Monday.  Below are a few of my favorite current sales:

Black Friday + Cyber Monday Highlights:

BLOOMINGDALES:  Loving this, this, and this (I carry it every day). 

INTERMIX: My favorites: This,  this, these,  and these.

MINTWOOD HOME: My favorites: this, this, and this.

MATCHES:  My favorites:  these, this, and these.

NEIMAN MARCUS:  $50 off orders of $200 or more.  Loving this, this, and these. 

SHOPBOP: Up to 25% off with code MORE19 at checkout.  Love this, this, these, and this.

Shop This Board: Clothes 

1.) St. Barths Small Tote, $240/

2.) Waffle Knit Hat, $32/

3.) Leopard workout set by Carbon38, $50.40 + $66.50 (30% off site-wide this week)

4.) Black Puffer Jacket, $125/

5.) Smocked Velvet Off-the-shoulder Dress, $79/

6.) Crewneck cashmere sweater, $69.99/

                                             Shop This Board: Home Decor

1.) Faux White Fur Blanket, $49.50 (currently 50% off!)/

2.) Worlds Away Flower Round Pendant Light, $861 (these would make a great gift, too!)

3.) Bubble Wall Mirror, $875 (with 30% off)/


4.) Scalamandre Le Tigre lumbar pillow cover, $199/

5.) Dawn Wolfe, "Manhattan Beach" artwork, $345/

6.) Marble Swirl Jar, $64/

7.) Tonet cane chairs, $450/

8.) Solid La Jolla Storage Baskets, $88-$177/

BEST OF: WOMEN'S CLOTHES:

-Spank faux leather leggings, 20% off now.

-The perfect puffer jacket for cold weather, at a steal of a price.

-Loving all the pretty AQUA cocktail dresses for holiday parties- especially this one under $80.

-Faux leather booties under $35.

-Now is the time to splurge on Golden Goose sneakers, which are $315 (typically $525!!)

BEST OF: TECH

-Echo dots for $22

-Apple MacBook Air for $699!!!

-Apple Airpods with charging case for $145 (normally $199).

-I'm no TV guru, but this seems to be the best TV deal.

BEST OF BEAUTY

-My favorite beauty tool, the GloPRO, is a micro needling regeneration tool that helps stimulate collagen production and restore volume in your skin.  Right now it's $50 off.  Then, I follow it up with an Erno Laszlo soothing night cream (30% off site-wide for Cyber Week).

-The travel-size mascara I swear by, only $13.

BEST OF: HOME

-Handmade rugs up to 20% off.

-West Elm is running up to 30% off site-wide, I love this cozy throw, & this photograph.

Happy Shopping!

XOXO,

Sam

Top 10 Faves: 40% Off Shopbop Surprise Sale

I'm not one to particularly enjoy "surprises."  I generally like to be in the driver's seat and know what to expect from any endeavor.  My need for control is one of the many reasons I've started a daily meditation practice (but that's a topic for another day).

However, one surprise I won't object to is a large surprise SALE- especially if it's hosted by a website I truly love.  For the next 3 days, Shopbop will be hosting a surprise 40% off sale on over 1,000 different pieces.  The best part?  Fall and winter items are included among the markdowns!  Now is the time to snag that expensive bathing suit you loved for next summer, stock up on winter sweaters and boots, and snag that leather mini that would be perfect with sheer tights and boots.  I would definitely suggest scouring the pages for unique finds that speak to you- but in case you're curious, here are my favorite 10 pieces from the sale.

1.) Etoile Bustier Ruffle Hem Dess, $59:

2.) BB Dakota Faux Suede Skirt, $78:

3.) Tavik Elodie Jumpsuit, $85:

4.) RTA Beckett Top, $206.50:

5.) Blank Denim Snake Along Jeans, $39.20:

6.) Lioness Bad Romance Blazer Jacket, $100.80:

7.) She Made Me Crochet Off the Shoulder Dress, $269.50:

8.) Soho Long Down Jacket, $475:

9.) Loeffler Randall Penny Slides in Snakeskin, $276.50:

10.) Cupcakes and Cashmere Harmoni Dress, $59:

Other eye-catching items from the sale to note...

-Cutest faux fur coat I've seen in a long while, and this one is sure to keep you warm.

-Now is the time to stock up on snow boots 

-This looks both cozy + sexy enough for holiday parties, throw this over it for a festive look.

-Everyone's favorite mules, this time in a new print.  Also adore these.

-Pretty little things under $100:  these, this, this, this, and this.

Boho Vibes

It's an exciting time of year- fall.  I feel that right now we are having the best of both worlds in New York:  The energy and excitement that only a changing season can bring, yet summer-like temperatures remain.  In fact, it's 80 degrees outside right now as I eat a bowl of Egyptian red-lentil soup (sidenote- if you haven't tried Juice Press soups, you're missing out).  Next month I am traveling to Istanbul, Cairo, and Marrakech with a good friend, and I've been watching movies based in these cities for fun.  Last night I watched Hideous Kinky, which stars Kate Winslet and is based in Marrakech.  It wasn't the best movie, but the bohemian vibes of the setting and the main character's lifestyle spoke to me.  In fact, I've been gravitating towards all things 70s-esque lately:

1.) Soludu Leather Mules, $148/

2.) Kershaw Upholstered Chair, $1,198/

3.) Floral Mesh Top, $15/

4.) Juju Hat I, $395/

5.) Penelope Hoop Earrings, $36/ i also really dig these.

6.) Flare jeans in lasalle wash, $128/ - these are cute, too!

7.) Stephanie Vovas Photograph/

8.) Contrast Straw Fedora, $12



I'm also dying to add Ibiza Bohemia by Assouline to my coffee table book collection, $78/ - this one is great, too.

Lastly, I'll leave you with a few instagram accounts to follow for all the 70s nostalgia you could ever want....

Boogiechildvintage

the70z

70sdaily

Color Crush: All Things Purple

I just got back from a family trip to Walt Disney World, which could've been one of my favorite vacations to date.  I know it sounds crazy, but watching the pure joy in my 5 year-old niece and 3 year-old nephew's faces when they experienced the parks for the first time was really special.   I'm feeling inspired today by my niece Lily's favorite color: purple!  I don't usually gravitate towards the hue, but I've come across a few spaces lately that are killer and happen to have violet in them.  The first is this bedroom designed by Jeffrey Bilhuber (one of my favorite designers ever):

{Jeffrey Bilhuber}

Another Jeffrey Bilhuber stunner (I'd take a purple sectional over a beige one any day):

{Jeffrey Bilhuber}

The other space with purple touches is this drop-dead gorgeous bedroom  in Alexa Hampton's New York apartment:

The mix of reds, mauves and purples is just divine here.  I love the juxtaposition of casual batik textiles with Fortuny bedhangings and upholstered walls.

The scalamandre le tigre on the neoclassical chair above is one of my favorite fabrics  (here's a pillow version I love), and it looks stunning amongst all the purple hues.

Here are more touches of purple to love...

{Billy Cotton}

{Style du Monde}

{Style du Monde}

Lighter lilac tones are soothing, especially so when in t-shirt  or pajama form (these sheets seem incredibly soft, too!) And it's even better when they have price tags like this and this.  

I also stumbled upon Target swimwear and learned that currently they are offering a buy one get one 50% off sale- which means I might have to snag this and this, which feel universally flattering.

A touch of purple here and there in the home is lovely, too.  I love this, this, and these particularly.  Anthropologie also has a lot of gorgeous rugs with purple tones in them.

Next up, I'll get around to writing a travel guide post for Disney!

Chic Shop Alert: La Double J

Do you suddenly feel like you're in the magical technicolor world of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory? Are you thinking you might've accidently downed some of grandma's "special pills?"  Are you beginning to question whether or not you're on the set of Austin Powers?  Well then, my guess is you've probably just encountered the happy chaos that encompasses Italian brand La DoubleJ:

This sort of brand could only exist if it were being run by a creative genius - and it is.  JJ Martin (street-style star, journalist, and contributing editor at Harper's Bazaar) launched La DoubleJ in 2015, originally as a platform to sell her vintage clothing.  The site quickly took off and Martin now works with top Italian textile house Montero to produce clothing donning vintage prints from their archives. The brand has recently stepped in to the realm of housewares and furniture, too.  Here are a few pieces that caught my eye...

Top to Bottom, Left to Right:

Apres Midi Skirt, $490/

One piece swimsuit, $285/

Hand Pochette, $150/

Soup and Dinner Plates, $110/each/

Rossa in Acrylic Stone Necklace, $330/

Bellini Dress, $995/

Kaleidoscope Napkin Set, 6 for $110/

Yes I knowwww the pieces are insanely expensive.  Yes I knowwww many of these outfits are over the top.  But in a world of restraint, neutrals galore and overhyped minimalism, I'm finding their lack of restraint pretty damn refreshing.  See more here and here.

Needing, Wanting, Loving: Slip Dresses for Spring

Spring has almost sprung which has me thinking about cute wardrobe updates for the warmer weather.  The slip dress is no new phenomena (who could forget Kate Moss's sheer slipdress circa 1993) and has staying power for good reason- it's universally flattering, works for multiple occasions, and is simultaneously comfortable and sexy.  Wear it to work by layering on a sweater or jacket, pair it with heels and statement earrings for night, or throw on sandals and sunnies for a casual weekend outing.

{Everyday Pursuits}

Dress it down...

{Fashion Me Now}

Dress it up...

{Silk Laundry}

{House of CB}]

Throwing on a blazer over your slip dress makes it instantly work-ready:

Here's a perfect way to dress down the slip dress:  pair it with a tailored leather jacket and sneakers:

...Or with a cardigan and booties:

Of course for me, since I'm short (5' 2"), I love a mini slip dress (this one is cute, too!)

{Vogue}

In the market for a slip dress of your own?  NastyGal has an excellent selection at very reasonable prices.  And here are a few more I just adore...

Happy ALMOST spring!

XOXO,

Sam

I'm Into That

Now that the sun is starting to flirt with me again and I've been finding more opportunities to dig in my handbag and find my long lost sunglasses, my mood has begun to improve.  Needless to say, January and February crept by for me in New York.  I try not to complain, but I'm someone who thrives in warmer weather.  My mood is better, I have more energy, and I just feel lighter.   This past weekend I finally made it over to see the Andy Warhol "From A to Z and Back Again" exhibition at the Whitney and I was energized by all the color.  

It reminded me of Jeffrey Bilhuber's punchy chartreuse living room in Locust Valley, NY:

{Jeffrey Bilhuber}

A leopard jacket (or here) paired with black heart-shaped glasses is always going to be a "yes" in my book:

Australian interior and textile designer Anna Spiro has had me captivated for years.  I love her attention to happy detail, especially when it includes fabric lampshades:

{Anna Spiro}

Adoring this outfit, the beanie, and the sunglasses.  Tres chic.

Louise Johansen's home in Denmark is making me wish my 23 and me results came back with more Scandanavian in my DNA.  How cheery is her home?!

Officially smitten with La Double J, a Milanese brand that was the brainchild of J.J. Martin.   Everything the Italian company designs screams happy, mod, and chic:

{Honestly WTF}

Another thing giving me LIFE is 305 Fitness.  If you live in NY (or LA, DC, Boston), get yourself to a class immediately.  It's a cardio dance workout with a live DJ spinning music in the room. I saw a girl wearing a bandana in her ponytail at a class a few months back and found it to be the cutest thing ever, so obviously had to start doing it myself (I wear this one in navy).  I love the bandana look for everyday outfits, too:

{Habitually Chic}

Don't even get me started on how in to Rebecca de Ravenel's home I am.  It's borderline obsession.

When I see a room like this, I know there must be a God:

Heart eyes x 10.

Happy Tuesday all....  

XOXO,

Sam