The Strict List: #55

My strict curation of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, a sneak peak into my favorite spots from Paris, Ischia, and Capri, and other good Euro Summer saves I'm not going to, but you should.

Dopamine Dressing: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Strict Essentials under $100

1. 111 Skin Face Masks: These are my current favorite face masks. I travel with a few of these and do them to wind down wherever I am. Getting this set on sale is the perfect way to stock up & save. Also makes a perfect everyday luxury gift!

2. Nécessaire Lip Balm: Similarly, this is perpetually in my bag. Has the best metal applicator and tastes like sweet minty perfection. Also a good opportunity to stock up on sale. One for each bag!

3. Woven Clutch: Fold over clutches have been my obsession recently and this raffia one looks perfect for all day wear this summer. Goes with everything and incredibly easy, yet is still the moment.

4. Buttery Soft Ballets: I love what my friend and I love to call a “turtleneck” ballet flat. One that comes up and covers a good amount of your foot. I find these incredibly flattering and elevated. Perfect for summer office days but also to dinner afterwards. Look buttery soft and know I’ll be reaching for them.

5. Pill Box Hat: The chicest (sorry to use this word but it’s true) summer accessory. Unexpected but a fun statement to take any look to the next level — and will take you right into fall.

6. Augustinus Bader Eye Patches: The Anniversary Sale is my favorite time to try out more luxurious skincare brands. AB has a lot of good stuff on sale, but I think I’ll be ordering these eye patches for performative and real use on upcoming long travel days.

7. Flamingo Estate Green Goddess Set: Omg Flamingo Estate is at it again with another incredible scent. This one is so fresh and perfect for this time of year. If you wanna feel like the coolest person in the world, have this soap at your sink in the kitchen. Talk about the most perfect summer hostess gift??

8. An Actually Comfy Lace Bra: This is always the bra I reach for when I want a lace detail under an outfit and it genuinely is so comfortable.

9. Slip Silk Pillowcase: This is a little luxury that elevates your slumber (and hair health) significantly. An amazing time to get an extra for guests at the house or to fully convert all your bed pillows.

10. Roz Shampoo & Conditioner: Speaking of hair health, I love this brand and will be restocking my shower with both the shampoo and conditioner!

11. Favorite Daughter Tote: How fun is this? Always opting for Big Totes for weekend trips and beach / park basks. With all the sports frenzy this summer I am obsessed with this one — feels like it encapsulates my pro-watching-bandwagoning-yet-not-playing energy so well. And (are we sensing a theme) a fun version on a classic boat & tote others won’t have.

12. Armani Eye Kit: This is legit the only eyeshadow I have used in over 2 years? Maybe 3? So many good sets this sale and this one is perfect because it also includes another more fun sparkly night time shadow & mini mascara. And now it really is all I need for the next 3 years.

13. Pointelle PJs: SO CUTE. I’m a PJ set girly and always have to treat myself to a new one ever so often. This one is adorable and perfect to wear around the house and romanticize your morning & night routine.

14. Adidas Track Pants: When in doubt, I am literally always throwing on track pants. For long walks, yoga classes, flights, or mixing with a feminine top and ballet flats for a good juxtaposed outfit. This is a great pair.

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Strict (Outside) the City: Euro Summer Good Stuff Radar

A sneak peak into the best places I’ve been so far during the first half of my euro summer adventure in Paris, Ischia, and Capri…

• Hilma af Klint at Grand Palais, followed by lunch at Grand Cafe

• Lunch at Le Petit Lutetia followed by shopping in the 6th at Maison Ola, Rubirosa’s, Sabbia Rosa

• The Lychee Rose Water Matcha Spritz at Kurage

• Not leaving the hotel at Mezzatorre, especially noodle time and giggles in the water, the pasta, and doing the thermal bath circuits <3

• Having Spaghetti alla Nerano 3 days in a row on Capri

• Beach Club Basking at La Fontelina and Lido Del Faro

• Walking to post-dinner gelato and the warm ice cream cone at Buonocore

• Watching the moonrise and ordering the fish of the day at Le Grottelle

• Our perfect pink and red hotel, Il Capri Hotel

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Denna’s Daydreams: Insta saves, places I’m not going on this trip, but think you should know about & go to <3

1. Casa Bonavita, Malta — This hotel is strict enough to sky rocket Malta to the top of my travel hit list. Gabriella Gofis just went and made we wanna go even more!

2. Maison La Minervetta, Sorrento — I think I’ve caught the Amalfi bug and can’t wait to return, this hotel is reason enough.

3. Villa Maragan, Biarritz — Where I would stay in Biarritz next, an actual dream escape with whimsy, incredible food, and the fluffiest beds.

4. Palazzo Pucci, Florence — Pucci, Interiors, say less. So special. My bestie Isabella from IRIS UNDIES & CO just went and it looked incredible.

5. Orient Express, Venice — Honeymoon fodder. Swooning over this wallpaper and all juxtaposition of old and new.

6. Foundation Maeght & La Colombe d’Or, Saint Paul de Vence — Dream stay and artistic emersion for me in my favorite little town in the South of France.

7. Doria Pamphilj, Rome — The most beautiful hidden Palazzo in Rome.

8. Cowley Manor, Cotswolds — Next on my Cotswold’s hit list. Maggie Klimuszko also just went and it looks strict!!

9. Zannier Île de Bendor, South of France — New hotel on a private island off the coast of the South of France on my radar.