New! 3.19.20

A Few Good Sales.

Just in case you are looking for a little retail therapy, here is a very edited roundup of some good sales that are happening right now. Enjoy! BaubleBar has marked down their best selling 18k gold ear huggies to $25, this week only. They’re usually $58! Nordstrom is offering 25% …

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These always sell out! I scooped up the orange pair for Miami (love the sorta Hermes vibes) and think they’re just so fun and comfy for pool + beach.

This clean illuminator will have you GLOWING. It’s super lightweight and it’s great alone, under makeup, or even on your shoulders and collarbones.

My best friend gave me this pillow for Christmas and I can’t even tell you how much I love it. It cracks me up every time I see it. Perfectly snarky.

This dress is just the best. I have it in four colors (I’ve bought a new one every year for 4 years!) and the white is the newest, very versatile addition.

  • How is everyone doing today? I haven’t washed my hair or put on makeup in a little bit but am ok with that! Today, my friend and I volunteered with @mealsonwheelsamerica and it was really good to get out of the house. We were obviously very careful and washed our hands approximately 1,000 times. If you live in nyc and are healthy and have a car I can’t recommend this enough; they’re desperate for help. Another good org is @heightsandhills; we are doing that on Friday. (Heights and Hills also has a program where you can call elderly folks to check in on them and make sure they’re okay; I just inquired about being a part of that - what a great way to help out without leaving home!) and lastly, if you can, please consider donating to your local food bank. I personally donated to @foodbank4nyc. These are all just small things, but small gestures add up and it’s important that we all band together and help out when we can (and for purely selfish reasons it helps me get out of my own head which is a crazy place these days). Sending everyone a big hug, stay safe and healthy, wash your hands and stay the f*ck inside!!!!! 💕 ❤️
  • TFW you find the perfect shade of lipstick! Today on the blog I am sharing six {amazing} clean color cosmetic products from @Sephora, because using products with clean ingredients shouldn't mean compromising quality or color payoff. _ From the @iliabeauty skin tint that everyone is asking about to @kosas' new concealer to this creamy and ULTRA PIGMENTED lipstick from @bitebeauty (and 3 more fab products), there is a lot to unpack! _ Head to TheStripe.com to read the full feature and shop amazing products from @tartecosmetics @rmsbeauty @iliabeauty @kosas @tower28beauty and more! #SephoraSquad #ad
  • Current mood looks something like this. 😳 It's been a very challenging week. Besides the obvious stressors (self quarantine and the virus), I've had a lot of stress in my personal life and although I have savings and a few long-term partnerships I am worried about what all of this means for my financial future as projects get postponed and cancelled. I don't want to dwell but it can be hard especially when I am all alone in my apartment. I feel really fortunate to have an amazing family and great friends that I can call and vent to. Without my support system I'd be an absolute wreck. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The other thing that helps me is to think about what I can do to help others. Here are a few things. These are just five; I'd love for you to share your favorite ways to help others in the comments. ❤️ 1. Stay in, if you can. This is the most obvious one. I'm not worried about my own health as I'm not high-risk and have a strong immune system. I'm worried about getting other people sick. Obviously there is privilege here and some people have to go to work. But if you have the privilege, USE IT. ❤️ 2. TIP your delivery people as generously as you can. Especially groceries; these people are overworked and working around the clock. ❤️ 3. Check in on your friends + family, especially the elderly and friends who live alone. I am seeing it in my DM's and in the Facebook group. People are lonely and this is very isolating. ❤️ 4. Donate to local food banks and pantries. There are a lot of people who can't afford to stock up on food and can't leave the house to run these errands! Google your zip code to find specific recommendations. ❤️ 5. Support small businesses. A great way to help now is to buy a gift card to spend when things are better as they struggle to pay employees and make rent. ❤️ Would love to hear your suggestions too! - (📸: @carterfish)
  • This week has been scary. I’ve had a few meltdowns yesterday and today which I’ve kept off of social media for obvious reasons but I’m really worried and being cooped up alone in my apartment is definitely not helping. Here are a few things I’m doing to stay sane. Before I share, please please stay home if you can. I realize not everyone has the luxury of working from home but it’s the best thing we can do to flatten the curve. I’ve been socially isolating and encourage you to do the same. I’ve linked some good articles in highlights if you want more resources. ❤️ 1. FaceTime. I’ve really leaned into FaceTiming with my girlfriends - have a remote coffee date or a glass of wine together. ❤️ 2. All of the movies. I’ve been antsy and unable to read as much so movies have been a godsend. I highly recommend: Something’s Gotta Give, It’s Complicated, and all of the Bridget Jones movies. ❤️ 3. Meditating. The @headspace app has been even more helpful than ever especially when I can’t fall asleep. ❤️ 4. Getting fresh air. It feels confusing like I should be staying inside socially isolating (I am!) but getting outside for a walk or a run does the body and the mind so much good. ❤️ 5. Cooking. I’m cooking a lot. Yummy soups, pastas, cookies... (mostly things from the Alison Roman and Gwyneth Paltrow cookbooks, will be talking fav recipes on the blog this week!) has helped and given me a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. - I hope that was at least sort of helpful. Stay healthy, stay safe, stay IN, and try to stay sane. I’d love to hear your tips in the comments. ❣️❣️ (📸: @carterfish)
  • From this week’s weekend reading list (up on TheStripe.com ❤️) - “This was definitely a very scary week (that goes without saying but still wanted to acknowledge that). I have said it on social media but my hope is that my blog can be a refuge when you are stressed from the news and want a distraction. I am operating under the assumption that you are staying informed and taking the right precautions. But when you’re doing all that it can feel like a lot so need to counter that with something fun and lighthearted. That’s my job. I am not a doctor or a scientist and I’m not here to fearmonger or scare you. I want you guys to watch the news, wash your hands, not touch your face, and STAY IN. But I also want to provide you with a little levity. It will be biz as usual in these parts, with an emphasis on self care and introverty things since we’ll all be staying home a lot more for a while.” - Stay safe and stay home if you can. (Top is from my @amazonthedrop collection launching soon; 📸 by @carterfish)
  • All the products I used to the very last drop. More info and links available on my blog: https://thestripe.com/everything-i-used-up-in-the-past-6-5-months/ If you’re new, follow along at @graceatwood !
  • AD: I have to be honest; I have been REALLY impressed by @olay lately. First there was the new Retinol 24 collection which we talked a lot about back in November. I like the retinol so much that I bought a second bottle with my own money. _ THEN Olay announced their commitment to NO MORE RETOUCHING. I think this is so important, and that's why I don't retouch my own photos - we just brighten and color correct. _ And now they've launched a collection of new serums! This month, I am super excited to try their Wrinkle Correction Serum with Vitamin B3 + Peptides. I've already been testing it for a couple weeks but will be posting a FULL REVIEW and all my thoughts (including why you need a serum!) in a couple more weeks. It's really important to me that all beauty products shown here get their full diligence and I'm loving this so far. _ 📸by @carterfish #MyOlay #FaceAnything
  • Tyrion would like your thoughts and prayers during this pandemic. Poor Puff. ❤️#forcedsnuggles