Tried & True Interview with Emily Hammer
From pretty floral dresses to well-priced basics, read all about Emily's favorite things.
Welcome to Tried & True, an interview series where I speak to friends about their wardrobes and the items they reach for again and again. I think that all of us are curators of our own lives; every day, we try new things, test out our purchases, and iterate based on the information we gather. I love to learn the nitty gritty, not just what someone loves, but WHY they love it.
MEET EMILY:
I am so excited to introduce you all to my chic and fabulous friend, Emily Hammer.
Emily is the BEST! She is one of those people that is really just a ray of sunshine! Emily and I met through Instagram years ago, and from there, we then worked together a bit for her clothing line Edith Hour (*the brand is currently on pause // but I hope she re-launches one day) and have remained fast friends to this day. There is nothing I love more than texting randomly throughout the day with Emily about our favorite shopping splurges or debating wallpaper samples for a new home decor project. I hope you all enjoy learning more about Emily and shopping her great finds.
THE FACTS:
Name: Emily Hammer
Location: Houston, Texas
Title: Mom, Semi ex-blogger and Full ex-lifestyle brand founder
Self-description: I am a 33-year-old mom living in Houston, TX, with my 17-month-old daughter and husband, awaiting baby sister who is joining us in May. I went from plotting my outfits to quickly switching gears, and now my daughter’s wardrobe is better than mine, and I couldn’t be prouder; yes, I am a self-proclaimed baby stylist, lol. When I am not chasing around my purse and bow-loving girlie, I am scowering Facebook Marketplace, local estate sales and consignment shops - it’s a problem.
FOLLOW:
@emilyghammer on Instagram
on Substack
@thehamstrothhouse on Instagram (where Emily documents her home decor projects!)
TRIED & TRUE WITH EMILY
What is your go-to outfit?
I have three uniforms that I rotate through no matter the season (thanks to living in Texas, this is possible). These go-to looks are:
Jeans, a Uniqlo Tee, a Cardigan, and Chanel Ballet Flats
A Doen Dress (really any a-line(ish) dress because they are the most flattering on me) and sweater over my shoulders
Leggings, Tee Shirt, high socks and cute sneakers
Where do you splurge vs. save when shopping and building your wardrobe?
Hmm… I splurge on things that give me the “omg, omg, look at this!!” reaction that I know I will love for years to come.
A lot of people preach to “splurge on basics” and I think if you’re in a professional setting or have a certain lifestyle, splurging on blazers, the perfect white button down, etc. is 100% worth it but right now I am saving on basics - Uniqlo t-shirts, amazon workout gear, and things that get a lot of wear. I prefer to save on these items so I don’t get upset when I (or my sidekick) spill on it or when I wash it the unkosher way (aka I put my leggings in the dryer, lol!)
To wrap this up, I also big big on the high-low, finding the deals aka: H&M jeans, Uniqlo Tee, a Jenni Kayne Sweater (that I buy on sale!), a jacket from The Great paired with Chanel shoes.
What is one of your favorite things you bought last year?
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