June Favorites
I can’t believe we’re already at the end of June—time is flying by! Even though summer looks a bit different this year, I’m so excited that my favorite season is here. I’m enjoying the longer days, picnics in the park, bike rides, occasional beach days and slower pace. Here are some of my favorites from the month of June…
J.CREW GINGHAM BIKINI
J.Crew continues to be one of my favorite brands for swim. The quality is great and I love all their silhouette options. As you know, I am gingham-obsessed so naturally I had to get this bikini. I love the style of the bikini top—it’s comfortable and so easy to wear. I got the high-waisted bikini bottom, but they also have the pattern in a classic bikini style. P.S. if your size is sold out, keep checking back because they keep popping back in stock!
R+CO SUN CATCHER LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER
My hair is naturally curly, but I’ve been straightening it forever and getting keratin treatments for the last 3 years. I would have normally gotten my summer keratin treatment back in April, but obviously couldn’t due to Covid. I saw this leave-in conditioner all over instagram with rave reviews and decided to order it. I thought it would be 100% hype and not actually very good. Boy was I wrong!! I am obsessed with this stuff! For the first time, I’m able to air-dry my hair and not have it be a giant frizzy pouf. The best part is that it’s not sticky and doesn’t weigh your hair down or make it greasy. I love my hair so much right now, I might not even go back to getting keratin treatments!
JENNI KAYNE STRIPED LINEN TEE
This striped linen tee is quickly becoming an essential in my closet! It’s airy for summer, but also substantial, like a lightweight sweater. It’s a great investment top because you can easily dress it up or down. I’ve been wearing it every other day since it arrived! I got a size small. Use code ALEX20 for 20% off your Jenni Kayne order.
BENEATH YOUR MASK CONDITIONING LIP BALM
I ordered this cult-favorite balm after discovering the Black-owned brand earlier this month. It has quickly become my favorite lip balm and earned a permanent spot on my nightstand! It’s so moisturizing and smells amazing—I’ve been using it every night.
J.CREW ABBIE strappy sandals
Another summer essential for me is a strappy sandal. These caught my eye right away and I bought them in both tan and black! I like that they have a little bit of padding so you aren’t walking on something completely flat.
kate mcleod DAILY STONE moisturizer
I mentioned this body lotion stone in my Cutting Back on Waste post and finally ordered it to try. It’s a stone of solid lotion that melts as it comes into contact with your skin—super cool to experience! It’s made out of high quality ingredients and is zero waste, which I really love. It comes in a bamboo canister and you can simply buy stone refills when you finish it.
BEMBIEN LOLA TOTE
I’ve had my eye on this tote for the longest time and finally decided to buy it! It’s the perfect summer tote—big enough to fit a small blanket, a book, sunscreen, etc., but still slim enough to not overwhelm you when you’re carrying it.