Happy Mother’s Day and hello from the frontlines of our first weekend with a toddler and newborn without family in town. The past almost three weeks have flown by but also been slow and exhausting at times (IYKYK). My boobs hurt and my husband and I got approximately one hour of sleep last night but I’m really loving being a mother of two. I haven’t left the house much but I was able to take our oldest on an ice cream date this week, where I let her order her favorite and then run wild around a fountain while I took some photos on a Kodak.
I rounded up some of my favorite mom led/founded brands, and a wishlist of sorts- things that have been on my mind and stuff I’m eyeing for summer.
on my radar:
fancy body cream- Just finished a sample of this and will 100% be purchasing a full size version. Super hydrating and feels very luxe.
a crazy, cool bag - wow, I can’t get this one out of my head. A statement piece I’d wear with just about everything. comes in blue, too.
comfy, cozy (but still stylish) waffle set (shorts here): technically from the men’s section but that makes it even cooler and less likely to see someone else wearing it.
perfect summer sandals- patiently waiting for these to be restocked in my size. Cute enough to pair with a sundress and casual enough for the beach!
best smelling lip balm I’ve ever tried- This was PR and probably the best beauty item I’ve been sent in months. Moisturizing but more importantly the scent makes me feel like I’m on vacation. I made sure to have this in my hospital bag and it’s probably the only reason that dry air didn’t ruin me. Bonus points for 100% recycled packaging!
hair mask: The perfect ingredient for a luxe everything shower. Highly recommend for color-treated hair.
my favorite sunnies, in tortoise: These are just a little bigger than those tiny, cool Miu Miu sunnies everyone with a beautiful angular face (read:not me) seems to wear and don’t have those nose pieces that get stuck in your hair. I own the black but love the tortoise.
the next Juju Vera?: Sadly, the necklace I bought from this brand sold out already but there are tons of fun options to choose from, like this one or the Carnelian piece pictured above. The pearl drop would make a beautiful bridal accessory.
silky tank: An alternative to your favorite white tank, to be worn with skirts, jeans, over a bikini top, or with matching shorts.
free embroidery at Weezie Towels- such a good deal if you need a towel refresh. I got my daughter this cover-up.
Favorite Mom- led brands:
& To all the moms- I hope you’re resting, relaxing, taking a long, hot uninterrupted shower, eating your favorite meal (that you didn’t have to cook!) and generally being spoiled today! Our 2.5 year old gave me an unsolicited ‘I love you’ and that’s the best gift ever (unless you’re my husband reading this…in which case jewelry is still appreciated).
XOX, Liz
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Ed. note: Happy to announce my baby boy was born last week and I’m currently in newborn world, will share more in my next letter but for now I’m going to catch up on sleep! XO, Liz
HMD Liz! Xx