Monthly High-Five // 026

5 things on my mind for June!

Hi Readers,

Welcome to the June issue of the Monthly High-Five!

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5 Things I’m Loving

I’ve been doing a lot of client shopping lately and it’s been so fun to live vicariously through my clients (a trip to Paris, a holiday in Portugal, upcoming wedding season, a new job promotion to name a few!). My clients are great at building a list of everything they need to buy for trips but I always try to ground back to…”but would you wear this in your everyday too?”

Why is it that shopping for our aspirational life can be so much easier than shopping for our everyday life?!

So here’s some pieces that remind me of some new-ish and old pieces I find myself reaching for in the Summer.

For the days you are running around - I prefer a nylon as they are so quick to wash and dry so I find them really great if you are doing outdoor activities. When the hem cuts in at an angle, it can help elongate your legs! I usually wear with tees but will sometimes style with something more structured to give a bit of tension.

You’ve seen this set before but if not, you can find it here and here (I lent mine to my sister so will be reunited with mine soon!!). A lot of you love yours but a lot of you also have told me you can’t deal with the sheerness so I found a similar idea below! I like a set that’s a bit more casual because it really takes the guesswork out of dressing - wear together, dress each piece up or down, take on a trip etc.

The amount of times I’ve been asked about this bag and I never had a good alternative to share! (BTW its old Mango…linked it in a past newsletter and no one bought it lol…I had a vision though!!) The silver makes it feel easy to style but adds just the right amount of unexpected interest, texture, and cool Summer vibe to any outfit.

I had a tangerine enamel permanent bracelet that I wore for years that finally broke last month when it got yanked on something (middle photo). I just loved it because it added a tiny hint of color that wasn’t really visible to the eye and I love pieces that feel more intimate between the item and the wearer. So it was meant to be when Dorsey sent me their new Summer enamel collection to check out. I’ve just been wearing mine nonstop since I’ve gotten it and will be treating it like my beloved bracelet (RIP!) *As always for gifts, I’m not required to share…I just share what I truly love that I think you would too!

1// A GREAT “NON-PRINT” PRINT SUMMER TOP - I rarely buy prints. I think I own maybe 2-3 printed pieces in my closet outside of some stripes. I have to really like a print to love it, or it has to be a motif that doesn’t feel like a print. One that almost acts like a neutral in terms of how easy it is to style. This is one of those tops. It’s giving a bit of Doen vibes and has the cutest side tie detail. (Also has really good reviews and comes in Black, Ivory, and Red). 2// A GREAT SPORTY SHORT - You guys!! I was elated when I found these while shopping for a client. I love that they are mini, they have the angled hem to lengthen your leg, and they feel practical. No over design, just a great chill short. And you can’t beat the price. I may or may not have ordered 3 colors to try because I didn’t want them to sell out. More great sporty shorts below! 3// A GREAT THROW-ON-AND-GO SET - Reminds me of my Leset sheer set but this is in an opaque linen. Also comes in White, which you know me, I love an all-white look! I love the low scoop and the easy elastic pant. It’s sold as a set so just keep in mind if you are different sizes top and bottom. 4// PERSONALITY MESH BAG FOUND!! - This is a great alternative to my bag and I love that it’s more open knit. Also found a possible good Etsy alternative here. 5// IT SAYS “SUMMER!” JEWELRY - Same necklace worn above here (waitlisted but tons of colors its actually hard to choose…maybe the cornflower blue). I also love the noir for a bracelet - nothing like black in the Summer!

4 Ways To Style

This month’s picks are a bit of a random mix so here are just some ways I’m thinking about styling these!

As always, I like to repeat some of the same pieces throughout so you can get some ideas for how to restyle in new ways whether it’s one of these pieces or something similar that you might already have in your closet.

TOP + BAG + NECKLACE:

Styling Notes:

Look 1 // I like how the print of this top reads more like texture than a true pattern. I love the Burgundy paired back to Olive to ground it in an unexpected way. I also think it’s fun to play with tonality through a low-risk item like a sandal.

Look 2// Simplicity always wins. One of those tops that has enough detail that you can just throw on with your favorite everyday shorts and still feel interesting and put together!

Shown with: OLIVE PANT // JELLY SANDAL + COTTON SHORTS + SANDAL

Styling Notes:

Look 3// My failsafe casual evening look is a pair of great denim, a little bit of heel, and an interesting bag. The structured clutch and strappy heel balance out the bohemian vibe of the jean and I like pairing with a piece of jewelry that has a bit of movement to it.

Look 4// Whenever you have a really casual piece and you want to dress it up, balance with more formal or tailored pieces like the blazer, trouser, and elevated shoe. Neutrals don’t need to be boring - I love how the cream/burgundy/brown/green all work together to create a dimensional look.

Shown with: JEANS // DROP EARRING // CLUTCH (so versatile!) // HEELS (looks great IRL…such a great timeless heel option)

SPORTY SHORTS:

(styling in a couple of other colors but you can take the same concept and apply regardless of which color you get!)

Styling Notes:

Look 1// I love a graphic tee with any type of non-solid pant (stripe, track, pattern). It just always works! The blues are different but still work because they are within the same color family. Whenever an outfit feels a bit simple, I layer in texture through accessories just to add that unexpected interest.

Look 2// We all have a great sweatshirt and this feels like such an easy everyday pairing. Wear for school drop off, for a morning coffee run, for a casual lunch. Similar to look 1, adding texture through the bag and even doing a colored sunglass vs a solid lens can keep the outfit from feeling too flat.

Shown with: RINGER TEE // NET FLATS + SWEATSHIRT + SNEAKER + RAFFIA BAG

Look 3// The reason I love this shirt is specifically the color. It’s the perfect shade of blue that works with everything and I love it with black because it softens the edge. You could always go more minimal with a black sandal but it’s Summer so have fun with your shoe!

Look 4// Yes, we can take a sporty short and make it feel elevated enough for dinner! Keep the base tonal so it feels more refined and layer in some structure to balance out the chill. I styled with a sandal but a strappy kitten heel would be so cute too!

Shown with: SHIRT // BEADED SANDAL + BLAZER // TANK // SANDALS (love!)

3 Other Sporty Shorts!

A few more options I have seen and saved because I just love them!

SHORT 1 (also love these from the same brand) // SHORT 2 // SHORT 3 (purchased and styled below for you!)

There’s also a great pair from Donni that were on preorder at Moda Operandi but looks like it’s fully sold out — keep an eye out this month if you like these as they are CUTE. More ways to style that aren’t literal sportswear!

Additional Ideas!

I purchased the COS track shorts linked above but unfortunately they are now almost sold out. usually pull the links 2-3 weeks before the newsletter goes out but with all the ongoing sales, it’s hard to know what will sell out in advance.

Anyway, they are amazing. It’s just a rayon so it doesn’t feel as precious as silk but the fabric weight is luxurious — so heavy and substantial which I love. Also comes in a gorgeous brown.

For reference, I’m 5’4” and got the 6. The waistband is a bit more snug as it’s a wider band with a lot of recovery but I don’t mind. Inseam is about 2 1/2” so similar to the Gap shorts.

I always try on 3-5 outfits to make sure any new purchase will actually get worn once it lands in my closet. That I can style with pieces I already own with ease and have them feel like me. If I love the outfits, I know it’s a winner. If I have to style out different options until I land on one that “works” for me, I know it’s probably not the one.

Styling Notes:

I plan to wear these more casually so I style out my usual check list for outfits:

• an everyday tee (If you can’t make something work with a tee, you probably just don’t like the item as much as you think you do!)

• an old favorite (One of the best ways to get comfortable wearing new purchases is to wear with old pieces. I find it helps ground new pieces back to you and feels more lived-in than if you were wearing new purchases head-to-toe.)

• a dressed up version (I style this way mainly because I travel a lot so I want options that can take me from day-to-night. Love a sporty short with a blazer and I think a sandal would work but I tried with a ballet flat to create a bit of tension and loved!)

• You could definitely dress down and make more sporty with a sneaker (I only have my beat up Nikes with me so I didn’t try styling this way) or dress up with a little kitten heel.

Look 1// slouchy linen tee (generously cut so I’m in a S) Look 2// Kallmeyer stripe tee you’ve seen me wear a bunch this season + mesh tote from the past two newsletters Look 3// My favorite old button down + trusty old havianas Look 4// This blazer (love the cut out detail) + these flats (mine are an old season in a satin brown)

2 Quick Styling Updates

We are heading into peak summer and schedules are getting busy! Just want to share an update on where I’m at for working with new clients:

• Office Hours (1 Hour Sessions) + Style Renew Service (where we maximize the most of what you already have + shop for key gaps): Now booking July. I have a few spots left for 1 hours and 1 last spot for the Style Renew so if you have upcoming travel/outfit/wardrobe needs for Summer, reach out!

• Style Reset (my end-to-end style transformation service): Now booking August/September.

• I’m always available to hop on a call to see which service is best and make sure we are a good fit to work together. You can find time here and I hope to meet you!

1 Quote I’m Resonating With

Everything we are drawn to — our favorite colors, outfits, cities, people, drawings, music etc — is something we can learn from. I think of personal taste like a trail of breadcrumbs that builds and layers over time. We just need to take the time to recognize to see what it is telling us about ourselves!

Thank you for reading! Whether it’s your first time or your 100th, I’m grateful for your readership and support. See you next week!

xx,

Angie