Last updated on February 22nd, 2023 at 09:54 pmA few months ago, Sezane opened up a pop-up in San Francisco. The San Francisco “appartament” is one of only two locations that they have in the US. I finally had a chance to stop by and try on a…
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Above: Photo taken inside the San Francisco store. A decade ago (!), my first teeny tiny studio apartment was on the same block as Taylor Stitch in San Francisco’s Mission District. Back then, they were solely focused on custom-made shirts; but in the years since, have expanded to…
Last updated on February 2nd, 2023 at 10:35 pmOver the past four years, I have owned and reviewed several Polene bags on this blog. I am a big fan of the brand, and find that they have great quality and unique designs at a more accessible price point…
Last updated on January 16th, 2023 at 05:50 pmAbove: All Saints (left) & Quince (right) After I recently re-homed my 10+ year old black leather jacket, I began my search for a replacement. Generally, I am a fan of quality leather jackets – they can hold up well…
After 8 years, our duvet was on its last legs. All of the alternative down filling had migrated to the edges and corners, leaving a sad, drafty spot in the center where we need it most. Despite my many efforts to redistribute the filling, I sadly had no…
10 Aug 2022
Polene Tonca Bag Review
Earlier this year, I bought the Polene Numero Neuf Mini (reviewed here), hoping it would fufill my dreams of the perfect mid-sized camel crossbody bag. While I love the design, ultimately I found it a little too bulky to wear crossbody, and ended up rehoming the bag. Enter…
3 Aug 2022
Alohas Shoes: An Honest Review
Last updated on August 9th, 2022 at 11:16 pmAfter months, maybe even years, of seeing Alohas’ aesthetic ads on Instagram, I decided to finally try them out. It was the Charlotte slingback block heels that finally got me, as they looked perfect for upcoming summer events. I decided…
20 Jun 2022
MATE the Label Sweats Review
A little late, but better than never – here is part two of my search for the perfect set of white sweats! MATE the Label is a brand that has been on my radar for quite some time. I’ve seen their neutral, classic pieces pop up every now…

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