2.21.26
Under $200 Favorites
We are back with our biweekly edit of under-$200 favorites! I am a broken record about this, but if you are new here, I have a “great style under $200” section on my ShopMy page that I update multiple times a week, if not every day. Both Carly and I spend a lot of time tracking down pieces at this price point that feel well-made, special, and fun. I aim to share a roundup like this every two weeks (the last installment is right here) as there are so many great items out there that won’t break the bank. Right now, a few personal favorites are . . .
Don’t sleep on Dolce Vita’s sneakers. They have a great selection that feels very similar to Larroude, at half the price. These and these are both on their way to me.
I really love this oversized denim shirt. I sized up to a large – you want this to be so big that it drapes.
Banana Republic has been on fire with their new arrivals. This green stripe sweater is in my cart.
ASOS for triangle scarves! So cute, so affordable. This fluffy one is on sale and super fun, and of course, I love the cobalt blue. I finally got my paws on these silk chartreuse pants from J.Crew. I missed out last year and won’t make the same mistake twice. I appreciate that they come in petite and tall as well.
Activewear Refresh
There is no better motivation to get to the gym than cute new workout gear. Let it be said: I am 100% pro-leggings. I am seeing all of this anti-leggings nonsense out there, and I wonder how hard these people are working out. I cannot imagine back-squatting in anything other than leggings or bike shorts. The same goes for running or Pilates. Who are these people, lifting weights in baggy pants (or shorts over leggings!?). Fortunately, they aren’t at my gym in Charleston, so I don’t have to think about this too hard. Below are some of my own activewear MVPs.
The Up Next Edit, Vol. 3
While I know my winter wardrobe can survive on the holy trinity of a great pair of jeans, a perfectly layered sweater-and-tee combo, and one standout jacket, my eyes have never been very good at staying focused. They wander. Constantly. Usually straight toward the slightly odd, the unexpected, the pieces that feel like they could quietly but completely reroute my closet. This roundup leans into true investment territory, the kind of pieces that earn their keep year after year and somehow feel better with time. And although I’ve historically lived and died by black and white, something has shifted. I keep gravitating toward rich browns, mustardy yellows, icy silvers, and deep navy. A color story I would’ve side-eyed not that long ago, but here we are. Consider me intrigued, mildly confused, and very open to letting the tides turn.
Beautiful Brooches
If there is one accessory that has dominated just about everything this year (Substack, Instagram, Pinterest, street style!), it’s the brooch. Brooches are everywhere, and I appreciate that there are many affordable options; they don’t take up much space, and they are something you can hold onto forever. I am very fortunate to have many beautiful brooches passed down to me by my mom and grandmothers. If you are not this fortunate, NBD, just check out our favorites below, or use this Etsy saved search!
Weekend Reading, 2.7.26
The most under appreciated films of the twentieth century. 2026’s best home trends. How to recharge your social battery. Everything good hitting Netflix this month. Meryl Streep’s one gripe with the Devil Wears Prada fashion. The best new books from February. How to layer your necklaces. Habits that will help you live longer. Super Bowl Sunday recipes. How to pull off a restaurant-quality date night at home. All about Nancy Meyers’ new film. And a Blair Waldorf sequel, wow! Plus shopping finds and loads more.
Chocolate Brown
Chocolate brown has been a trend (can we really even call it that, though? It’s a classic!) for a while now, but I’ve found myself really leaning into it this year. Brown still feels dark and moody, perfect for winter (but with a little more warmth than black or navy). It pairs beautifully with other neutrals (black, navy, camel, and grey all look great) and even brights like chartreuse (more on that here). Lately, I’ve been leaning into chocolate on chocolate . . . a more monochromatic vibe that layers different textures. Think suede, leather, wool, and maybe something silky. Mixing and matching different materials in the same color feels very chic to me. You can see more of that in this reel too!
