Bits + Bobs: May 13, 2025
I love a good round-up, and here are the beauty and fashion finds that are currently top of mind.
Launching today!
The second collaboration between Crown Affair and D.S. & Durga drops today—and this time the brands are shaking up their hero products. An olfactory opportunity like no other, for a limited time we can get Crown Affair’s Leave-In Conditioner scented with D.S. & Durga’s I DON’T KNOW WHAT famed fragrance enhancer. It’s a win-win for your hair and your nose.
It’s Oribe Obsession Week!
All you need to know if that the ENTIRE site is 20% off (except for sets) through 5/19. Stock up on the Dry Texturizing Spray and candles (which make a great summer hostess gift!)
Beauty discoveries…
I’m always testing—and passing the intel on to you!
Jones Road Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer: Maybe there’s a reason I misplaced my brand-new Saie tinted moisturizer the week before Jones Road’s version came out. This newbie is a great ultra-sheer, lightweight formula for those who only want a touch on tone-evening color. I mix mine with a few pumps of Saie Glowy Super Gel for a little extra radiance.
Glow Recipe: After I interviewed Glow Recipe’s CEOs I hightailed it over to Sephora, because I had to see what all the buzz was about. The Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops have been a welcome addition to my skincare routine because this product implores me to play. I’ll use it as a hydrating serum or I’ll use it over tinted moisturizer if I want to make the most of a good skin day. My takeaway here is that I don’t find this serum to be too precious, so I actually use it whenever the mood strikes.
I’m also using Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush A LOT. Working from home, check. Running errands, check. Yoga class, check. This tinted cheek serum toes the line between skincare and makeup, making it ideal for little-to-no-makeup days. On the makeup side, it serves up a healthy flush that blends easily with your fingers—and on the skincare side it hydrates, plumps and fights dark spots. Best of all, the “Berry Flush” shade makes me look alive!
Queen Helene Cholesterol Hair Conditioning Cream: BTW, the bottom shelf at the drugstore is a beauty gold mine. Case in point: Queen Helene. I have fond memories of the Mint Julep Mask, and I just picked up this intense hair treatment after experiencing another bout of breakage. It’s cheap and gets the job done. (And I look so hot wearing it with this Kitcsh aluminum heat cap.)
M.A.C Glowplay Tendertalk Lip Balm: If I could only use one lippie for the rest of my life, it would have been Victoria Beckham’s Posh Balm—until I tried M.A.C’s version. I picked it up when it was 30% off, which brought the price down to about $19 as compared to VB’s $32. (I bought 2.)
Fashion finds
Summer is fast approaching, which means I’ll be wearing all tank tops all the time. This one from J. Crew is an absolute gem thanks to the built-in shelf bra, tuck-it-or-don’t length and wallet-friendly price point.
I have several bra/panty sets from Negative Underwear and I absolutely love everything about them—except the price. I have also been following
and her personal love affair with Negative’s Whipped pieces, but I can’t justify spending over $100 for a long-sleeve lounge tee.Guess what… I FOUND A DUPE! It’s Aerie’s Superchill Modal material—and if you decide to shop remember the modal is key. I got a few bralettes, boy shorts, a long-sleeve henley and a cardigan—and I have even more on the way. Don’t sleep on this! (Or actually, it might be the only thing you want to sleep in once you get it.)
And finally, patience does pay off because I found a dupe for The Row’s Dune flip flops, and these $50 imposters are currently making their way to me (with an ETA of June). I ordered the red and black, and kind of regret not getting the tan and black as well.
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