I’m so excited that Shopbop has launched beauty! What’s the most ideal about it? They ship so fast. I usually can get my Shopbop orders within 3-5 days where Sephora and Ulta can sometimes take longer. Also, I can shop sweaters and restock my favorite sunscreen at the same time. Just kind of ideal! Put together a little round up of products I use or am excited are now available at Shopbop. Have you shopped beauty at Shopbop yet? Let me know!
If you’ve been around long enough, you know I’m very much a neutrals type of girl. Give me whites, creams, blacks - I live for them! I just love the elegance of neutrals and how it’s so easy to pick out outfits when you’re working with minimal color. Playing on textures, structure, and volume is where all the fun comes in. Love a fluid pants with a tight high neck tee, or an oversized cream sweater with black stirrup leggings and ballet flats. Simple yet chic! So I pulled up some neutral-style pictures that are looks I would love to recreate.
ESSENTIALS are key here. You probably have these pieces in your closet already but if you don’t I’m linking some that I love or have.
WHITE BUTTON-DOWN SHIRT. I love this white button-down shirt from Jenni Kayne. The weight of it is super nice and I like how structured it is without being stiff. (Shop more Button-down Shirts here)
WHITE TANK TOP. Also great to have in grey and black. You’d think this would be an easy buy but sometimes I find it difficult to find one that fits correctly. A lot of tanks are super low on the sides and momma needs to wear a bra now all the time post-baby (haha). I love the high neck of Toteme tanks like this one. This Free People tank top is also super cute and a great staple. I love the ribbed detailing and scoop neck that isn’t too low. (Shop more tank tops here)
TAN/CREAM PANTS. Another great staple. I know a lot of women find light pants intimidating but I think paying close attention to fabric and fit is key here. I love linen pants but I know they can veer toward the see-through side so finding a pair that’s a cotton blend or viscose is the route you want to go. I like cotton for the structure and viscose is great if you want something more fluid. These Vince high-waisted pleated trousers and perfect. I have them in my shopping bag now and hoping to purchase them as soon as I can. I always love Vince for pants. They are so good at crafting well-fitted pants in great colors. They are definitely a go-to for me! (Shop more Vince Pants here)
CREAM SWEATER. Like I said, playing on design and structure can make an ordinary cream sweater much more exciting. I’ve been living in this Brochu Walker Off the Shoulder Sweater. It has a beautiful neckline and is so soft. I love their sweaters and how they make all their styles in neutral colors and some fun colors too for my colorful ladies! (Shop more Brochu Walker here or on their Website and get 15% off with my discount code mindykoenigsfeld15).
THE CLASSIC TRENCH COAT. Obviously very obsessed with this Balenciaga trench coat Hailey Beiber is wearing but sadly for me, I don’t have 3k to spend on one coat. However, investing in a good trench coat is definitely a must. I’ve heard stories of friends finding vintage Burberry coats in thrift stores but if you’re not one of those lucky few, lots of brands are creating this classic style. I can always count on Toteme to make a great coat. A little more budget-friendly? This one from Anine Bing is beautiful and COS is always a great option as well. (Shop more Trench Coats here)
A couple other neutral must haves, a good white tshirt, brown leather belt, white sneakers, and black ballet flats.
What’s your favorite neutral piece?
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Hi! If you’re new here - welcome to my little corner of the internet. Very happy to have you here! My name is Mindy and I am a full-time mom and full-time freelancer. I specialize in Social Media Management as well as content creation. I run this blog as a way to curate everything I find - a place I can store it while also sharing it with you. I am also a military wife which means lots of moving and lots of change constantly and this blog has been my sanity outside of family and close friends. It gives me a place to keep consistent and know it’s not going anywhere even if I’m moving across the country, which, will be happening very soon. We’re waiting on our next orders and I have a feeling our next destination won’t be as - tropical, haha but that’s ok! Nothing will compare to Hawaii and I’m so grateful for the time I have spent here.
Bringing back my favorite ‘Links I love’ post because I haven’t done one in a while and it’s a fun post for me to write. Basically my notes app in a blog post!
A quick little round-up of links (and things) I’ve loved recently…
1. As I said, our move is coming up and we’ve waited to purchase lots of home items because it’s hard to ship things here. Once we get our orders, our home things will be packed up and shipped back across the ocean which stresses me out! So I didn’t want to buy anything that could potentially break during the big move. But we will most likely be stateside so my list of home things is growing rapidly. I stumbled across this lamp on Pinterest which I immediately loved (wouldn’t it have looked beautiful in an office?). After a few clicks, I was down a rabbit hole on this Vintage website, VNTG.com, sorry in advance for the amount of time you’ll be spending on here. I’m just knee-deep in scrolling through all these gorgeous vintage pieces. Chairs, lamps, tables, so many insanely good pieces and I’m learning so much in terms of design and designers. Take a look if you dare, but I promise - it will be worth it.
2. I purchased the iconic Mansur Gavriel bucket bag (shop Mansur Gavriel Bucket bags here) years ago. I have the mini bucket bag but I need the big bucket bag! It’s incredibly well-loved now but has kept its shape nicely throughout the years. I’m not sure what it is about bucket bags but they feel like Mary Poppin’s carpetbag. I can put everything in it and still feel like I have room for more. The Mansur bucket is incredibly light too so no added weight which is ideal. I’ve been thinking of purchasing another bucket-style bag now that I don’t have to carry loads of diapers and bottles with me. This Paco Robanne bag is on my list as a casual everyday bag to switch out my Mansur. (shop more bucket bags here)
3. I would move to Los Angeles in a heartbeat to be able to get Flamingo Estate Farm boxes. I discovered Flamingo Estate on Instagram (worth the follow) and can’t get enough of their aesthetic and recipes. They don’t deliver to me unfortunately so I haven’t tried any of their products but I’m dying to place a big order once I can! I have, however, made some of their recipes including this delicious Cara Cara Gin and Tonic this weekend. I meant to take pictures of the process but was so enthralled with it all that I forget. Definitely will be making it again and documenting it. Cara Cara oranges are in season so now is the perfect time to make this delicious cocktail. Find more of their recipes here. Let me know if you make it!
4. I was sent Saie’s latest product launch. A loose setting powder - Airset and the fluffy brush. I am so in love with the formula, it takes away unwanting shine while leaving a delicate glow. My skin felt soft and smooth and it has a very satin finish. It’s 100% a staple in my routine now. I mostly use it on my forehead and under my eyes where I get shiny and I feel like it holds very well. I promise I was not paid to say this! It’s just that good I had to share. I’ll make a review or video about it on my Instagram next month so stay tuned. I will say, however, that I was sent (per my request) the light to medium shade and I should have gone with the fair to light tone. The medium shade doesn’t look bad but it definitely is a smidge too dark. You can shop Airset here at Sephora or through Saie’s website and don’t forget to bundle with the fluffy brush, it’s ideal for application.
5. Like I mentioned above, I’m deep into home decor and design as we wait for our next move. My dream is to be able to purchase a house and fix it up a little. I don’t think a gut renovation is ideal right now as the price of materials is insane. Something small like a bedroom makeover or maybe a guest bathroom renovation. Nothing too serious as we most likely will only be there for a couple of years but I want to change just enough to make it feel like home. I saw this beautiful 18th-Century New York Farmhouse on Architectural Digest and found a lot of elements I loved. The use of colors and cozy but beautifully designed furniture, I love! Imagine getting ready in that window-filled bathroom - wow. I’ve bookmarked and will be taking a lot of inspiration from this space. (Linked here)
Hope everyone had a nice long weekend! Xx
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It’s been a minute! I took a wonderful vacation this past weekend with Ben to Lanai. His parents are visiting so we were able to do an early solo Valentine’s trip. It was just what we needed. We stayed at the Sensei which was incredible - so calm and relaxing. We took a little day trip down to the Four Seasons Lanai that was right next to the beach. I packed my most resort looks to make the most out of this trip. It’s funny because I live just one island over but I don’t find myself wearing flowy cute dresses everyday. So this was the perfect time!
STAUD Puff-Sleeve Dress (Shop more Staud here) / CELINE sunglasses (shop more Celine sunglasses here) / LUVAJ pave mini Martina hoops (Shop more LuvAj here and here - use code mindykoenigsfeld15 for 15% off at checkout) / HUNZA G swimsuit (shop more Hunza G here) / AGOLDE denim shorts (shop more Agolde here) / LOEWE raffia square bag (shop more Loewe here) / BYREDO pulp eau de parfum (shop more Byredo here) / HERMES oran sandals (shop more sandals here)
I love a dress I can throw over a swimsuit or wear to a nice dinner. Bought this cute little Staud dress with the perfect puff sleeves and I can’t stop wearing this Brochu Walker Havana dress. It’s the perfect material and I get compliments on it every time I wear! I have a discount code for everything off of their site so DM me to ask or head to my links section.
A good pair of sunglasses is always key. I think the bigger the better if you don’t wear a hat all day. Love to throw in a little sparkly earring and these from LUVAJ are so cute and go with everything. Denim shorts are a must - I wear over my swimsuit and a linen shirt usually! Great for a lunch by the pool. I’ve used my Loewe bag more than I thought I would which is amazing. It’s the perfect size for your sunscreen and a good book. I love a summery scent year round now - just makes me super happy and Pulp by Byredo is one of my go-to scents.
Lastly, one of my best investments - the Oran sandals by Hermes. They are a dream sandal! I feel so chic wearing them with denim shorts but they wear perfectly with all your summer dresses and skirts. I wear them constantly and I feel like they are holding up super well. I’ve had them for over 2 years now and don’t even feel like they have bent much. Make sure to invest in a good way to store them! I like to use tissue paper, then I use their dust bag and place them in a shoe box. I know they are definitely on the higher price range wise but I have no retreats and think they will last many more years.
How’s everyone’s vacation planning? Any big trips coming up? Let me know in the comments! Dying to know where everyone is jetting off to (safely of course!).
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PEET RIVKO gentle cleanser (Shop more Peet Rivko here) / VINCE vintage long sleeve henley (shop more Vince here) / BARBOUR Leather Thinsulate Gloves (shop more Barbour here) / NATIVE UNION wireless charger (Shop more Native Union here) / TOM DIXON tank beer glasses (shop more Tom Dixon here) / LE LABO thé matcha 26 (shop more Le Labo here) / GEORG JENSEN sky card game (shop more Georg Jensen here) / A.P.C. Bougie No. 5 Feuille de Figuier Scented Candle (shop more A.P.C. here) / BY JAPAN Koizumi Glass Hoya Glass and Leather Coffee Pot (shop more By Japan here) / VINCE Hampton slippers (shop more Vince shoes here) / CONVERSE chuck taylor all star (shop more converse here)
Need a last minute Gift Guide for a man in your life? I’ve got you covered! Some goodies that can still be shipped last minute (tomorrow is the last day to order off of Shopbop, Neimans, Mr.Porter, and Nordstroms!) Remember a lot of places have where you can order online and pickup in store so you can guarantee to have your gifts by the 24th!
Have you got all your holiday shopping done or are you more of a last minute kind of person? I think I’m almost done with all my shopping but wouldn’t hurt for me to run to the mall this weekend for a couple stocking stuffers. Of course, anything custom, handmade, or local products are always a beautiful idea. Local products like whiskey (we used to live in Charlottesville and would love to run over to the distillery for local whiskey if I could), wine (same with wine, we had a vineyard practically in our backyard - man I miss Virginia), maybe a beautiful cheese? All amazing gifts. Buy something beautiful while also supporting your local community. It’s a win! Thankfully we have one last Farmers’ Market this weekend so I plan on picking up some goodies for my neighbors that will be super special and thoughtful.
Hope everyone is staying safe and enjoying this holiday season.
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