Polene’s popularity has been increasing steadily over the past few years, but especially more recently with its fame on TikTok. Unfortunately, with that popularity, comes the trickiness of navigating secondhand marketplaces for a great deal on the brand. Even with the recent price increases, pre-loved Polene bags often…
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2 Dec 2022
What I Bought: Black Friday 2022
My shopping was rather minimal during the proper Black Friday timeframe – which is a good sign! While I certainly took advantage of sales for gifting, I ultimately didn’t buy too much for myself. So for this list, I also included items from early-November sales, which I felt…
21 Nov 2022
2022 Holiday Sales Guide
Last updated on November 25th, 2022 at 11:00 amAbove: Photo from Heidi Fin via Unsplash. Tis the season! If your inbox is like mine, you’ll notice that Black Friday sales are already in full swing. It’s always tough to keep track of the flurry of sales, so I…
15 Oct 2022
Commercial Break: October Sales
Header photo by Markus Spiske via Unsplash There are a surprising number of sales going on at the moment! I feel like it’s normally quiet between Labor Day and Black Friday, but these sales are great news if you’re still looking to stock up on fall favorites. My…
Last updated on October 14th, 2022 at 09:51 pmAbove: Photo by Alex Gudino via Unsplash In 2021, we spent a month at an Airbnb in the LA neighborhood of Silver Lake, located in the eastern part of the city just north of the downtown area. In addition to…
22 Sep 2022
Looking Forward to Fall: 2022 Edition
Above: Clockwise from top right – & Other Stories Trousers, Everlane Sweater, Sam Edelman boots, Wilfred pants As much as I do love warmer weather, I find that the cooler seasons are really when my existing wardrobe shines. I love me some knits, oversized coats, boots, and more.…
Header image from Our Place. With the upcoming long weekend signaling the close of summer and the start of fall sales, I thought I would do a roundup post and highlight a select few sales. If you recall, I had set a shopping limit for myself at the…
After two years of consistent use, my Rothy’s lace-up sneakers were looking a little worse for wear. The uppers have been easy enough to clean with a quick cycle through the washing machine. However, the soles were getting the dreaded onset of a yellow hue that persisted through…

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