October Favorites
FRANK & EILEEN - EILEEN BUTTON DOWN + MONAGHAN JEANS
I’ve been wearing this outfit on repeat all month long—when it’s good, it’s good! These jeans are so comfortable (I have them in all 3 colors) and Frank & Eileen’s button downs are truly the best. The fabrics are so dreamy and one of my favorite details is their button placement. The buttons start lower down so it’s more flattering and there’s no gapping.
MERIT GREAT SKIN INSTANT GLOW SERUM
I love everything I’ve tried from Merit and wear their makeup everyday. When they launched their first skincare item, Great Skin, I knew I had to try it and not surprisingly, I love it so much! It gives your skin a fresh, dewy glow without being sticky or heavy—it’s so lightweight and layers perfectly with other skincare or makeup products.
nancy meyers instrumental playlist
I discovered this Spotify playlist and have been playing it nonstop this month. It’s such a soothing mix of all the instrumental songs from Nancy Meyers’ movies—it’s perfect to listen to while working and a great way to start the day.
jenni kayne croc embossed loafers
Classic loafers are a must in every closet, but especially for fall. I love this croc embossed pair and was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they were to wear without much of a breaking in period. Use code ALEX15 for 15% off at Jenni Kayne
GAP modal pajamas
I was on the hunt for some new pajamas and landed on these from Gap. I love that they are sold separately and I bought the long sleeve shirt, pants, short sleeve shirt and shorts so I could mix and match them depending on the season. They are so so soft, have washed amazingly and are such a great price. Definitely ordering more to stock up my pajama drawer for winter!
FRANK & EILEEN MONAGHAN JEANS
These jeans from Frank & Eileen deserve another mention because they are that good! I reach for these everyday and own all 3 colors now. The sizing is a little tricky so I recommend ordering a few sizes to try—I sized up one size in the cream and black, two sizes in the blue denim.
LA LIGNE MARIN STRIPE SWEATER
This sweater is, hands down, the best stripe sweater out there. I bought the ivory/navy combo many years ago and wear it all the time, so I decided to finally invest in the navy blue color. It’s 7-ply wool and cashmere blend, meaning it’s super thick and substantial and not at all itchy. It’s truly a year round sweater too. Depending on how you want it to fit, I recommend buying your true size or going up a size or two for maximum coziness!
VOTIVO RED CURRANT CANDLE
I bought this candle at an estate sale recently and am OBSESSED with this scent! It’s a great year round candle scent and I love burning it after dinner. I also love the way the candle looks and you can easily reuse the vessels afterwards for other candles on a tablescape or as flower vases.
SEZANE BETTY CARDIGAN
Another piece that I now have in multiple colors—this cardigan! It’s made of a lightweight merino wool and I love wearing it as a top, but you can also wear it open over a tank or t-shirt. I have it in ivory and navy, which has a special crochet detail that I love. Funny story—when I was in Round Top last week with my friends, 3 of us had this cardigan with us!
MIRTH LUCERNE SKIRT IN BONE EYELET
I’m not usually much of a skirt girl, but this eyelet skirt really spoke to me and I have loved wearing it different ways. It’s surprisingly so versatile! I wore it on our trip to Mexico with a tank top and sandals and have also worn it at home with a t-shirt. I’m planning to wear it during the holidays with a sweater. Use code ALEX15 for 15% off at Mirth