New & Noteworthy // 06.15.2025
My favorite summer dessert, a hair treatment for sleeker strands, my new leather tote and more!
I hope you all are having a lovely weekend!
I am popping into your inbox with another installment of New & Noteworthy - a regular column where I highlight a few things I am currently loving, plus a round-up of some great sales, new launches, and a recap of what I posted over on Instagram.
As always, thank you for being here!
xo Nan
SIMPLE TAN TOTE
If you're in need of a great, simple, everyday purse, I want to tell you that I've been loving this Medium Park Tote from The Row. After considering the purse for months (I would try it on every time I was in Bergdorf's, and I swear the saleswoman started to recognize me and then get a bit annoyed…ha!) I finally went for it and purchased the bag resale via Fashionphile last month.
Now that I have been using the purse for over a month, I’m happy to report that I love it just as much (if not more) than I expected. It is a great in-between size handbag (a size I didn’t previously own.) The Medium size is not huge like my Goyard or other oversized totes. I don’t think my 13-inch laptop would fit inside this bag the way it does in those bigger totes. But it is also not so small that I need to edit down what I am carrying (the way I need to when I use my Chanel Medium Flap or Celine Box Bag.)
*shop similar Medium Park Totes via Fashionphile (where I purchased mine from) or shop the same bag in new condition here.
STRAWBERRIES & WHIPPED CREAM
Strawberry season is in full force up in Maine. This means the go-to dessert at our house anytime we have friends over is cut-up fresh strawberries and whipped cream. (A perfect dessert in my mind!)
For the whipped cream, we use this restaurant-style cream whipper. This little kitchen gadget is genius - you simply pour chilled heavy cream into the container, attach the N20 Charger, and squeeze the lever handle to get delicious and fresh whipped cream.
A family friend gave this to us as a hostess gift years ago, and it might be the most-used hostess gift we have ever received. Over the past few years, we have followed suit and given the gadget as a gift many times.
SILKY HAIR
I think we can all agree that we would love nice, silky, fiz-free hair. Right?
Day to day, I use this leave-in conditioner after I shower, which is a game changer for reducing frizz and in general having a more sleek air dry.
But I am finding that another key step for shiny hair is to use the Bond Repair Treatment from Epres.* I used this just the other day (after not having used it in a few weeks) and I was quickly reminded of how much of a difference it makes for my hair. I mean look at this photo of my air-dried hair?! I want to be better about using this regularly, I am thinking 1x a week!
Also, I think it is key to really use a LOT! To spray so much onto your hair that it becomes quite damp. I will spray it into my hair, wrap my hair up in a bun and then workout, do chores around the house, etc. (The directions say to leave the treatment in your hair for at least 10 minutes but I like to leave it in for over an hour!)
Note, I tried the Epres shampoo and conditioner last year and I did not find it to be anything special, so I would recommend skipping those products.
*Amazon affiliate link // Amazon Partner
SALES TO SHOP NOW
I use at least one, if not many more, Kosas products every time I do my makeup!!
I swear by their Brow Pop Eyebrow Pencil (I wear shade Medium Brown.)
As always, a lot of good J.Crew pieces are on sale!
I have this halter dress (50% off!) in my shopping cart
*I think I am a new halter dress convert after how much I love this dress I wore last month.
Details: the sale ends today, Sunday, June 15th, at midnight. Promo automatically applied once an item is in your cart.
Eddy makes so many colorful and unique dresses, a perfect brand to browse if you have any weddings this summer! I love the look of this pink number and this blue dress
Sale details: Sunday, June 15 through Wednesday, June 18. code: GETJUNESF
I used this promo and ordered a restock of one of my favorite t-shirts - The Margo T-Shirt from Leset.
Sizing: I wear my true size, XL
Also on sale, but not part of that promo:
I have this sweater in my shopping cart…I don’t own anything from this brand (yet) but am continually tempted by their pieces
I also love the look of this raffia clutch
NEW LAUNCHES
If you love a fun romance novel, be sure to check out Pepper Books, a new brand co-founded by my friend (who also is the host behind the great podcast, A Day In Her Life.)
Speaking of Pepper, did you see that Pepper Home launched a furniture collection?!
I love the new Personalized Door Tiles from Petra Palumbo!
The travel brand, Cadence, launched new sizes of its popular Parcel bags. I own and use their Small Parcel for travel (the small is TSA approved!) so I am tempted to order a few of these new larger sizes.
Frame x Sotheby’s is not a collaboration I could have ever expected but I am into it!
ON INSTAGRAM:
I shared a quick breakdown of my makeup routine / Shop all the products I used here.
My mom always sets a beautiful tablescape / Shop the table here.
You all loved this jewelry book box from Heaven Mayhem that looks like a coffee table book!
Be ready for me to wear these shorts from Varley all summer long (they are made of the softest fabric) and the 4.5” length is perfect for my height.
Sizing: mine are my true size, XL
I ordered these chic green velvet slippers from Charvet yesterday!
Sizing: These are sold with men’s sizing. I ordered size M for my women’s 12 shoe size.
This white embroidered blouse from ME+EM was a follower favorite!
Many of you also ordered this natural Bug Balm from Kate McLeod when I shared it the other day.
Ooh just got that bond treatment too! Now I'm even more excited to try!
Definitely grabbing the whipped cream canister and Epres bond treatment! Thanks for sharing, Nan!