February at all times feels prefer it ought to be a breather, however I can already inform this one goes to maneuver quick. We’re barely into the month and my calendar is studying like a boarding cross — quite a lot of New York, quite a lot of conferences, and quite a lot of momentum.
Behind the scenes, issues are shifting in a approach that feels each exhilarating and overwhelming. Tasks we’ve been constructing towards for years are beginning to take actual form, and there’s an vitality that comes with that: equal elements gratitude, strain, and the sensation that you just’re all of a sudden standing within the work you used to solely speak about.
So, I’m leaning right into a February that’s busy in one of the simplest ways with a bit journey, a bit household time, a couple of issues I can’t share simply but, and quite a bit I’m genuinely excited to carry you alongside for.
What We’re Doing
- New York, twice — back-to-back. I’m beginning the month with two work journeys to NYC (this week and subsequent). We’ve conferences and some issues in movement that I’ll share as they develop into official.
- A winter break escape. The ladies have a mid-month winter break, so we’re heading to Palm Seaside for an extended weekend. So lots of you despatched considerate suggestions, and we booked the 4 Seasons — it was overwhelmingly the most-raved-about choice.
- A Charleston evening out, with a costume second. We’ve a celebration at The Gibbes Museum this weekend, and I’ve been saving this costume to put on, which provides Chanel Spring runway vibes!
- Spring buying, thoughtfully edited. There’s a lot good spring arriving proper now, and I did a deeper breakdown in this Substack publish right here.
- Thomas’s latest construct with Chloe Digital. Thomas has been engaged on a brand new start-up known as Coreli (you’re CORE hyperlink), an auto-generated model web page to your hyperlink in bio. You may be part of the waitlist right here (launching quickly).
- Exploring new investments. Thomas and I’ve been slowly investing in companies over time, and the previous few weeks have been full of conferences as we assessment a brand new spherical of alternatives. It’s thrilling, and likewise a reminder of how a lot I take pleasure in different aspects of enterprise except for what you see largely right here on the weblog.
- My “guide a month” aim. For February, I’m beginning The Final Factor He Informed Me.
- A well being focus that feels overdue. I’m prioritizing my well being proper now, particularly round continual irritation from Celiac and the arthritis in my knees (I’ve had since highschool). I’m seeing Dr. Koniver right here in Charleston to be taught extra about peptides — one thing I’ve been fascinated by and need to perceive extra deeply earlier than making any choices.
- My present non-negotiable: strolling, weighted. I’ve been doing weighted vest walks on my treadmill at house. Life is full proper now, and a 5am stroll I can do with out coordinating a category schedule is what’s working. I put on this vest in 10lbs and use this strolling pad/treadmill.
What I’m Sporting (tidied + expanded)
- Tory Burch is having a second for me. I not too long ago wore this sheer chartreuse shirt and likewise ordered this turquoise skirt.
- Brooches are again (for me, not less than). I purchased this Chanel brooch from their newest drop and it’s impressed me to tug out older favorites once more — like this feather one I discovered on Etsy final fall . I’m additionally loving this pink Prada one.
- A bubble skirt NYC look. This bubble skirt (I wore it with a black Chanel jacket) is such a enjoyable silhouette.
An important journey tote. The Vee Collective tote has a spot for all the things and works completely as a weekender. - Nonetheless on the Ducie coat practice. I known as this out in Weekly Whims a couple of weeks again, and I’m nonetheless sporting it always.
- Chanel 25 replace: I’m formally transformed. Just a few weeks in and I’m a giant fan of the Chanel 25. I ended up getting a second small dimension in yellow leather-based as a result of it’s such a improbable bag (sporting it right here). There aren’t photos on-line of the yellow leather-based, but it surely’s the identical coloration as the suede right here.
- A crimson belt that does probably the most. This one has been on repeat:
What I’m Shopping for (tidied + expanded)
- A rainbow stripe sweater that looks like an immediate temper increase.
- Gown for Palm Seaside
- A crimson refresh. I’m leaning into crimson proper now to chop by way of winter dullness and carry into early spring:
- Butter yellow, persevering with its run. It had a giant second final spring and it’s nonetheless going. I ordered these pants to put on with this tank and these heels for a straightforward night look in Palm Seaside.
- Ossou denim deep dive. After getting an invite to their trend week present (sadly I’ve to overlook it), I went down a rabbit gap on their website and ordered three pairs. I’m going to do a Substack video styling them — listed here are the three:
- Polka-dot swim for spring. I preserve listening to polka dots are going to be huge, and I’m very into this Cult Gaia bikini:
- An elegant set at an incredible value. This Le Bop set is such a superb discover:
What I’m Eyeing
- Tory Burch chartreuse blazer
- Valentino: jaw-on-the-floor degree. Their couture assortment in Paris final week was spectacular — I really like Alessandro Michele’s maximalist tackle Valentino. Just a few new arrivals value bookmarking (or utilizing as styling inspiration):
- Two items I can’t cease fascinated by.
- Andrew Mukamal’s Margot Robbie styling. His styling for Margot’s Wuthering Heights press tour has been distinctive — each look feels thought of and barely stunning, balancing costume/time-period references with one thing trendy and sharp:
