At-Home Workouts & Wellness Routines

While we love our gym and workout studios, an at-home workout is always essential - especially when you just can’t seem to make it to that 5:00 PM barre class after a long day at work!

Here’s a list of our current picks for at-home workouts, mediations and other wellness routines that you can easily incorporate into daily schedule from home!

Workouts YOUR CAN DO FROM HOME!


GUIDED MEDITATIONS:


 

IN-HOME MESSAGE THERAPIST


At-Home Spa Day - DIY STEAM ROOM

A great way to relax at home is to create your own at-home spa. Invest in your favorite masks - we highly recommend DRX SPECTRALITE™ FACEWARE PRO by DR DENNIS GROSS. It is pricy but worth it if you think about how much one treatment costs at a spa and this mask comes with 3 different red and blue light treatment therapies! Post face mask, turn your bathroom into a steam room with these simple steps:

  1. Put a damp towel at the bottom of the door to your bathroom so no cold air can enter or escape

  2. Turn the hot water on in your shower or bathtub (make sure you plug the drain - but also make sure you don’t overflow your shower/tub) and close the shower door or curtain

  3. Wait a few minutes so you allow it to get really hot! Want to make this spa aromatherapy experience? Just add a few sprays of pure eucalyptus oil to your at-home steam and you’ll feel all the same benefits you would get at that luxury spa. (click here to buy the eucalyptus oil we use).

  4. Run cold water from your sink so you can also wet a towel for your face!

  5. Then just relax at your at-home spa!!

  6. p.s. can get very hot and steamy so wouldn’t recommend doing more than 10 or 15 minutes at a time. You can always shut off the hot water and then turn it back on after you cool down.

A Guide to our Favorite Movies, TV Shows & Documentaries

Highlighting some of our favorite Movies, TV Shows & Documentaries, this guide is here for you to enjoy not only new releases but also some of our favorite oldies!

We obviously have a ton more so always feel free to DM us if you want more reccos.

Organized by streaming services:


AMAZON PRIME:

MOVIES

 

HONEY BOY

A QUIET PLACE

PARASITE

THE WOLF OF WALL STREET

LADY BIRD

A SIMPLE FAVOR

JO JO RABBIT

UNCUT GEMS

WAVES

HOME AGAIN

KNIVES OUT

GOOD BOYS

 

HBO:

TV SHOWS

 

BIG LITTLE LIES

SEX AND THE CITY

WESTWORLD

EUPHORIA

 

GAME OF THRONES

CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM

 

DOCUMENTARIES

 

MCMILLION$

LEAVING NEVERLAND

CHERNOBYL

 

MOVIES

 

LONG SHOT

A STAR IS BORN

 

HULU:

TV SHOWS

 

THIS IS US

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE

LAW & ORDER: SVU

9-1-1

MANIFEST

YOUNGER

 

DOCUMENTARIES

 

THE RECKONING

FYRE FRAUD

FREE SOLO

 

NETFLIX:

TV SHOWS

 

WHITE LINES

The GOOP LAB

SHITT’$ CREEK

STRANGER THINGS

IMPOSTERS

DYNASTY

LOVE IS BLIND

DIRTY JOHN

GOSSIP GIRL

JANE THE VIRGIN

MONEY HEIST

YOU

THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE

SELLING SUNSET

ROYAL PAINS


DOCUMENTARIES

 

OUR PLANET

ABDUCTED IN PLAIN SIGHT

The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez

 

MOVIES

 

EXTREMELY WICKED, SHOCKINGLY EVIL & VILE

SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

THE WRONG MISSY

MARRIAGE STORY

LIFE AS WE KNOW IT

CLUELESS

THE INTERVIEW

SECRECT OBSESSION

365 DAYS


 

Find the Perfect Gift this Holiday Season!

For all the last minute shoppers like us, Amazon is always our go to. From all things decor, fashion, workout essentials, travel necessities, and even gifts for the pup, we curated this guide to streamline your holiday shopping this year. Hope you enjoy!

Shop Bella and Ally’s Amazon favorites below!

 

Decor: Kitchenware, pillows, coasters, candles, coffee table books and more!

 

Amazon Fashion: Winter essentials.

 

Travel Essentials: Travel essentials for the jet-setter.

 

Fitness: Our must-have fitness gear and accessories!

 

Gifts For Your Puppy!

Favorite Coffee Table Books

One of our absolute favorite ways to brighten up a space are with coffee table books!

We find coffee table books to be an art form varying in size, colors and content; coffee table books are a decor staple to spice up any room! Between fashion, travel, cookbooks and more - here are a few of our favorites:


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MATCHA: A LIFESTYLE GUIDE

JESSICA FLINT & ANNA KAVALIUNAS

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MY FLORAL AFFAIR: WHIMSICAL SPACES AND BEAUTIFUL FLORALS

RACHEL ASHWELL

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CHANEL

The set of 3 includes: Chanel fashion, Chanel jewelry and Chanel perfume

Assouline


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VOLEZ, VOGUEZ, VOYAGEZ

Louis Vuitton album

Assouline


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THE AUDREY HEPBURN TREASURES

Pictures and mementos from a life of style and purpose

Ellen Erwin, Sean Hepburn Ferrer (Foreword by), Jessica Z. Diamond


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ESCAPE

Signed collectors edition book

Gray Malin


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SPRITZ

Italy’s most iconic aperitivo cocktail, with recipes

Talia Baiocchi & Leslie Pariseau


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YVES SAINT LAURENT

Style

Foundation Pierre Berge - Yves Saint Laurent


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THE HOTEL BOOK

Great escapes North America

Photos by Don Freeman, Text by Daisann McLane & Edited by Angelika Taschen

Taschen


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GOOD CLEAN FOOD

Super simple plant-based recipes for every day

Lily Kunin


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MYKONOS MUSE

Assouline


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THE BIG BOOK OF THE HAMPTONS

Assouline


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TOM FORD

Tom Ford and Bridget Foley, Foreword by Anna Wintour & Introduction by Graydon Carter

Rizzoli


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LOUIS VUITTON

Architecture and interiors

Rizzoli


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CHANEL

Collections and creations

Danièle Bott


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DOGS

Tim Flach

 

The Best French Fries in NYC (and Montauk)!

For those of you who don’t personally know me, Ally, I am french fry obsessed. If I see fries on the menu, I will not hesitate to order them (even if I’m trying to be healthy!). Ever since I was little, I’ve been this way. So the next time you run into me at a restaurant, come say hi! But also don’t be surprised if I am eating fries. As a born and raised New Yorker who has been french fry obsessed since day one, I thought it would be fun to create a guide for the best fries in New York City (and Montauk because I recently went to Duryea’s and had to include their basket of fries in this). This guide is categorized by type of fries for picky eaters like me🍟enjoy!




BEST STANDARD FRIES:

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PASTIS

Meatpacking

@ PASTIS

@ PASTIS

 

BEST SWEET POTATO FRIES:

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BARE

BURGER

Multiple locations

BEST CRINKLE CUT FRIES:

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SHAKE SHACK

Multiple locations

 

BEST WAFFE FRIES:

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MOTHER’S RUIN

Nolita

BEST TRUFFLE FRIES:

BAGATELLE

Meatpacking

 

BEST BELGIAN FRIES:

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POMMES FRITES

Greenwich Village

BEST SHOESTRING FRIES:

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HILLSTONE

Park Avenue South and Midtown East

 

BEST STEAK FRIES (STEAK-FRITES):

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HOUSEMAN

Hudson Square

BEST HEALTHY FRIES:

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BOCAPHE

Soho

 

BEST POTATO WEDGES:

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SADELLE’S

Soho

BEST BASKET OF FRIES:

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DURYEA’S

Montauk

 

Other Spots with Yummy Fries


For great Truffle-Parmigiano Fries - you can also check out:

Delicatessen (Soho)

Banc Cafe (Murry Hill)

Ruby’s (Soho & Murry Hill)

Sel Rrose (Bowery & Montauk)


For great Standard Fries - you can also check out:

Lure Fishbar (Soho)

L’Avenue (@ Saks Fifth Avenue)

Estiatorio Milos (Midtown & Hudson Yards)

Public Kitchen (Bowery)

The Smith (NoMad, Lincoln Square, Midtown & East Village)

 
 

Five Must-Go-To Restaurants This Summer in NYC

We put together a list of some of our current favorite spots in NYC (all with outdoor seating, of course) to try out this summer. Enjoy!

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PUBLIC KITCHEN

NOLITA

@ PUBLIC KITCHEN

 
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GITANO GARDEN OF LOVE

HUDSON SQUARE

@ GITANO

 
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PASTIS

MEATPACKING

@ PASTIS

 
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TERRACE RESTAURANT @ THE EDITION

TIMES SQUARE

@ TERRACE RESTAURANT

 
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ESTIATORIO MILOS

HUDSON YARDS

@ ESTIATORIO MILOS

Map thanks to Wanderlog, a vacation planner app on iOS and Android
 

Favorite Birthday Spots

June is here which means, it’s the start of my birthday month! And with that in mind, I thought I’d put together a list of all our favorite places to host a birthday brunch and dinner! All the places listed below are fun spots and perfect for big groups. If you ever want more details on one of the places, feel free to contact us.

Happy birthday to all the June babes.

xo,

Ally

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BAGATELLE

MEATPACKING

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INDOCHINE

ASTOR PLACE

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ESTIATORIO MILOS

HUDSON YARDS & MIDTOWN

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RH Rooftop

MEATPACKING

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ABC COCINA

FLATIRON

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ARIA WINE BAR

WEST VILLAGE & HELL’S KITCHEN

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LAFAYETTE GRAND CAFE AND BAKERY

LAFAYETTE

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BODEGA NEGRA

MEATPACKING

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WESTLIGHT

WILLIAMSBURG

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BIRRERIA

FLATIRON

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GITANO TROPICAL GARDEN

HUDSON SQUARE

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GRAND BANKS

HUDSON RIVER PARK

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BOCCA DI BACCO

CHELSEA, HELL’S KITCHEN & COLUMBUS CIRCLE

Treats We Love

As dessert lovers, here is a list of all our favorite places to go when we are craving something sweet.

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KITH TREATS

LAFAYETTE & HUDSON YARDS

BROOKLYN LOCATION: FLATBUSH

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OTTO ENOTECA

WASHINGTON SQUARE

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MAISON KAYSER

UNION SQUARE, FLATIRON, BRYANT PARK, MIDTOWN WEST, COLUMBUS CIRCLE, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE AND MORE!

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MILK BAR

EAST VILLAGE, CHELSEA, FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NOLITA, WEST VILLAGE, MIDTOWN & UPPER WEST

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: CAROL GARDENS & WILLIAMSBURG

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LAFAYETTE GRAND CAFE & BAKERY

LAFAYETTE

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THE UNIVERSITY CLUB

Please note that to go here, you must be a member or be invited by a member.

We have been raised going here - our dad and mom have been members since before we were both born - if you are looking for a club to become a member of, we highly recommend the University Club.

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CIPRIANI

42ND ST., GRAND CENTRAL, WALL ST., SOHO & UPPER EAST SIDE

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SANT AMBROEUS

MADISON AVE, WEST VILLAGE & SOHO

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GEORGETOWN CUPCAKES

SOHO

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VAN LEEUWEN

MURRY HILL, EAST VILLAGE, LOWER EAST SIDE, HUDSON YARDS, NOLIA, SEAPORT, SOHO, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE, WEST VILLAGE & GREENWICH VILLAGE

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: BOERUM HILL, GREENPOINT, WILLIAMSBURG & PROSPECT HEIGHTS

VAN LEEUWEN HAS VEGAN ICE CREAM FLAVORS - PLANET BLUE IS A MUST TRY!

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LE PAIN QUOTIDIEN

TRIBECA, BATTERY PARK, SOHO, BROAD ST., BLEECKER ST., WASHINGTON SQUARE, UNION SQUARE, MEATPACKING DISTRICT, CHELSEA, FLATIRON, BRYANT PARK, GRAND CENTRAL, MIDTOWN EAST, MIDTOWN WEST, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE AND MORE!

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LADUREE

SOHO

Your Guide to Being Gluten Free in the City

I was diagnosed with celiac disease back in 2014 - before it was a whole fad. I’d go to a restaurant and ask if something was gluten free and the waiter would look at me like I was crazy or ask “what is that?” BUT lucky you!! Now it is so easy to be gluten free.

Whether you have celiac disease, are gluten intolerant or just trying to live the gluten free life for a few weeks, I’ve but together a list of all my favorite spots that provide the best gluten free options.


BAKERIES

  • BY THE WAY BAKERY - love buying my birthday cakes here, they have AMAZING options!

  • CITERELLA - if you are obsessed with banana bread like I am then you have to try their gluten free one, it is my favorite. Even my friends, who tend to be skeptical about the gluten free stuff I give them, love it too! If banana bread isn’t your thing, don’t worry they have everything so highly recommend you stop by at Citeralla.


@ SADELLE’S

@ SADELLE’S

@ CAFE CLUNY

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BREAKFAST

  • SADELLE’S - if I could, I would have it everyday for breakfast. Love their gluten free bagels and just about everything they have. It is a must!

  • BLACK SEED BAGELS - my go to place when I want to pick up a quick breakfast.

  • CAFE CLUNY - so gluten free friendly, I love it! They serve gluten free burger buns and bread so if you’re craving a burger, go here but I must say, my favorite thing to order there is the Avo Toast.

  • TWO HANDS - love this place! I recommend you order the acai bowl and of course, their banana bread! Also, their scrambled eggs … I don’t know why but I find them to be unreal!

@ TWO HANDS

@ TWO HANDS

@ SANTINA

@ SANTINA

@ BLACK SEED BAGELS

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@MAMO

@MAMO

LUNCH & DINNER

  • Best gluten free pasta, by far, is at BAR ITALIA , RUBIROSA and BAR PRIMI.

  • SHAKE SHACK - on a cheat day, love a shake shack burger!

  • RUBY’S - love Ruby’s, they have so many gluten free options (the Bronte burger is one of my favorites). Also, you must stop by for their brunch!!

  • MAMO - absolutely love this place! not only do they have gluten free options (their gluten free pasta is so good) but the restaurant is also super fun and trendy. It is a great place to go with a group of friends or even a date.

  • SANTINA - while it is an Italian restaurant by the same group of CARBONE, they have so much more than your average Italian restaurant and the menu is entirely gluten free! Their lunch and dinner is great but I also highly recommend you check it out for brunch and sit in their outdoor patio.

  • ROSA MEXICANO - love a good Mexican restaurant and almost everything at Rosa Mexicano seems to be gluten free. My favorite dish is their Budin De Pollo but prepare to be in a food coma after.

If you ever have questions or want to know about more restaurants in the city that are gluten friendly, feel free to contact us!

Xo

Ally

@ RUBY’S

@ RUBY’S

Favorite Coffee Shops

We love to support the smaller boutique coffee shops- here are some of our other favorite coffee shops to go to!

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COFFE N’ CLOTHES

NOHO

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@ COFFEE N’ CLOTHES

 
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BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE

PARK AVENUE SOUTH, AMSTERDAM AVE, BRYANT PARK, CHELSEA, CLINTON ST., GRAND CENTRAL, HUDSON YARDS, MIDTOWN EAST, ROCKEFELLER CENTER, UNIVERSITY PLACE, VARICK ST. & WORLD TRADE CENTER.

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: WILLAMSBURG, PARK SLOPE, DEAN ST.

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OSLO

UPPER EAST SIDE

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: WILLIAMSBURG

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BLUESTONE LANE COFFEE SHOPS

FLATIRON, HUDSON YARDS, NOLITA, TIMES SQUARE, MIDTOWN EAST, GARMENT DISTRICT, FINANCIAL DISTRICT, ASTOR PLACE & BRYANT PARK

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: DUMBO

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TARALLUCCI E VINO

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CLEAN MARKET

MIDTOWN EAST

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CHILLHOUSE

LOWER EAST SIDE

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RALPH’S COFFEE

UPPER EAST SIDE, ROCKEFELLER CENTER AND FLATIRON

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SEZANE

NOLITA

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JOE & THE JUICE

UPPER EAST SIDE, MIDTOWN WEST, MIDTOWN EAST, GRAND CENTRAL, BRYANT PARK, GREENWICH VILLAGE, SOHO, WEST VILLAGE, WESTFIELD @ WTC, BROAD ST. & FINANCIAL DISTRICT

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MAISON KAYSER

UNION SQUARE, FLATIRON, BRYANT PARK, MIDTOWN WEST, COLUMBUS CIRCLE, UPPER EAST SIDE, UPPER WEST SIDE AND MORE!

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CHA CHA MATCHA

NOLITA, NOHO, NOMAD

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JOE COFFEE COMPANY

COLUMBIA, UPPER WEST SIDE, UPPER EAST SIDE, GRAND CENTRAL, BRYANT PARK, CHELSEA, UNION SQUARE, WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK, WEST VILLAGE & WESTFIELD @ WTC

BROOKLYN LOCATIONS: BROOKLYN HEIGHTS

Where to Shop in the City

A carefully curated list of some of our favorite shops and boutiques in the city. Enjoy!

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BURKELMAN

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CÔTE À COAST

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SEZANE

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FORTY FIVE TEN

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DIPTYQUE

DETOX MARKET

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NEST FRAGRANCES

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PLANET BLUE

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GORJANA

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KREWE

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LOVE SHACK FANCY

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WELLECO

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GLOSSIER

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SABON

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BANDIER

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EVERYTHING BUT WATER

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SAM EDELMAN

@ BURKELMAN

@ BURKELMAN

@ CÔTE À COAST

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@ Sezane

@ Sezane

@ FORTY FIVE TEN

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@ DIPTYQUE

@ DIPTYQUE

@ DETOX MARKET

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@ Planet blue

@ Planet blue

SUNGLASSES @ KREWE

SUNGLASSES @ KREWE

@ LOVE SHACK FANCY

@ LOVE SHACK FANCY

The SUPER ELIXIR @ WELLECO

The SUPER ELIXIR @ WELLECO

@ Glossier

@ Glossier

Shop Lilybod leggings And APL Sneakers @ BANdier

Shop Lilybod leggings And APL Sneakers @ BANdier

SHOP KORAL @ BANDIER

SHOP KORAL @ BANDIER

@ Everything but water

@ Everything but water

@ SAM EDELMAN

@ SAM EDELMAN