Fashion
The May Forecast
May is a transitional month—gearing up for summer while still wrapping up the season we’re in. Our calendar is full, but in a good way: a short trip to Mexico, dinner events, creative projects, and early progress on our new home. We’ve also been refining our routines—trying new workouts, new tools, and getting more intentional about how we use our time. Below, what we’re doing, wearing, buying, and eyeing this month.
What We’re Doing
- We’ve been using Duckbill frequently—it’s an AI-powered virtual assistant that handles everything from booking travel to scheduling appointments, handling returns, and organizing to-dos. It’s been a quiet game changer in helping us move through the week with more clarity.
- Thomas and I are taking a short trip to San Miguel de Allende, just the two of us. We’re staying at Belmond Casa de Sierra Nevada, and it’s our first time visiting—looking forward to the architecture, food, and quiet moments.
- I’ll be attending a dinner at The Dunlin hosted by Mrs. Alice, which I’ve been looking forward to—it’s my first time visiting the property.
- Summer travel is locked in, and we’re all looking forward to it: Greece, Harbour Island, Idaho, California, and Hawaii. A good mix of recharge and inspiration.
- We’ve officially begun the design and decorating process on our new home with Summer Thornton, and it already feels like it’s coming to life in ways that reflect our style.
- We finally had dinner at Merci, one of Charleston’s newest spots. It was incredible—memorable in every way.
- Cocktails at Legami were so good we booked dinner before we left.
- Lately, we’ve been shooting a lot with film cameras. There’s something refreshing about slowing down the process. We’re working on a full post for Substack about what we’re using and how it’s changed the way we document things.
- Our most recent Substack post (subscriber-only) was a personal one—on outsourcing help, what we’ve done in the past, where we are now, and what we’re still figuring out. The comments have been incredible—so thoughtful and full of insight.
- I’ve added Lagree-style pilates into my weekly routine 2–3x and it’s been intense in the best way. I feel stronger, more balanced, and motivated.
What I’m Wearing
Packing for San Miguel:
Also on rotation:
What I’m Buying
What I’m Eyeing
- Shell hair clip — chic for those wet hair summer days.
- This dress — one of the most striking I’ve seen. Mini version available too.
- Chanel’s Cruise 2025 collection, shown at Villa d’Este, is a refined mix of raffia, wicker, silk scarves, and jewel-box hues—pure Lake Como glamour with a modern edge
- From the NAP x Etro collaboration:
- I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at the jewelry by Grazia & Marica Vozza. Their pieces have an old-world elegance with unexpected proportions—chunky but not heavy, sculptural but wearable.
- Browsing outdoor furniture for our new home—these wicker and iron chairs caught my eye.
- Our Moke gets more use than ever now that we’re living downtown. If I were to redesign it, I’d go for this version with wicker seats—it reminds me of vintage Fiat Jollys.
- Saving this tablescape by Cordelia de Castellane for our next dinner party—the layered florals and grouped arrangements are stunning.
- De Gournay’s new Bunny Mellon collection is a quiet masterclass in garden-inspired design—delicate florals, hand-painted trellises, and a color palette pulled straight from her legendary landscapes. Currently saving it for *hopefully* a future room.
Fashion
Dressed for the Afterglow
Outfit Details: Rixo Dress, Miu Miu Bag, Ancient Greek Sandals, Carolina Bucci Necklace (similar, less expensive here and here)
There’s a specific kind of dressing that only happens as the sun starts to drop. The light goes warm and low, everything picks up a little shine, and I want to be wearing something that catches it.
That instinct is exactly what pulled me toward this Rixo dress. Between the mirrored embroidery and the rainbow watercolor effect, it’s the kind of piece that feels special without trying too hard. Fun, a little dazzling, easy to fall for. This edit follows the same idea. Every piece has some shine, sparkle, or bit of embellishment that comes alive as the day winds down, all in those warm, glowy tones that feel just right for July nights.
Multi Stone Necklace
The rainbow stones on this necklace add jewelry-box color against sun-warmed skin.
Silk Halter Top
Silk draping with its high neckline make this halter top feel striking for golden-hour plans.
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Fashion
Amazon Sundays: Get Ahead on Back to School
This week’s Amazon Sunday is all about getting ahead on back-to-school supplies while summer is still very much happening. I’m soaking up the last of it, but the first day always has a way of sneaking up right behind me. The idea is to have the necessities prepped and ready to go now, so that when the morning actually comes, the only thing left to think about is packing lunch.
I pulled together the pieces that make the transition feel easier, from a lunchbox that keeps everything fresh to craft supplies and notebooks. Then all the things that keep routines organized, like a label maker, family calendar, and a restock on my favorite stain treater.
Browse the full selection below, and explore more in our JB Amazon Shop and Amazon Storefront, refreshed weekly.
Personalized Backpack
A personalized backpack makes the first day feel a little more official, and it is one of those pieces that feels just as useful for school mornings as it does for weekend activities.
Kids Art Smock
An art smock is exactly the kind of small thing you are happy to have before the projects start coming home, keeping paint, markers, and glue a little more contained from the very beginning of the school year.
Fashion
The Matching Set, But Make It Swim
Outfit Details: Montce Bikini & Pants, Eliou Necklace (old, similar here), Janessa Leone Hat, Ancient Greek Sandals, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses
There is something so satisfying about a matching set, that feeling of being put together head to toe with almost zero thinking required. Swimwear makes an especially good case for it. I love when a suit has a second act, a sarong, a pair of pants, or a linen dress cut from the same print, so the move from pool to lunch barely counts as an outfit change. The last thing I want to think through is an elaborate look when the whole point of the day is relaxing by the water.
That is what a set like this solves. It adds polish and intention to beach dressing, building a look full of color and personality that still makes sense for a swim but can carry you through the rest of the day.
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