Five Things (6.5.26)

1. How is it June already? I suppose I’m the only one to blame for letting the year slip by. There was a time when the world was, reportedly, spinning faster than it once did—but about a week ago, Forbes reported that Earth’s rotation is slowing due to climate change. At fault: human contribution, though only 48% of people acknowledge it.

2. I must read like a broken record, so perpetually in awe in every other post that the gratitude might reek of saccharinity. But if you’ve been following for a while now (or ever feel like perusing the 18-year archive), I think you can tell that I’m living a life I once dreamt of. Granted: The fashion, beauty, and media landscape has transformed into a near-unrecognizable state since I was a kid—and yet! I’m a few toes in, and beyond working within the industry, I’m given opportunities a million girls would kill for.

3. For example, I somehow ended up on the guest list of a Chanel event last week, surrounded by women I’ve long looked up to, wearing pieces from my personal collection. From Coach to Chanel! I’ll always have a soft spot for the former, but my teenage self would be floored that I own the heels from Matthieu Blazy’s debut collection as creative director.

4. Perhaps even more astonishing (to me at least), was finding myself after hours at The Row DTLA for the launch of Puma x Salehe Bembury’s collection ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I was kindly gifted a jersey (the now sold-out Ghanaian goalkeeper one) and sneakers, and was excited to style it. Low-slung black trousers (typical), Gia Borghini stilettos (now sold out, but another predictable move), big earrings (from Jé Blanc, also old, and also expected from me). Nothing groundbreaking—my style is quite simple—but any opportunity to bring out this beaded Dries Van Noten bag, especially when it matches perfectly, is thrilling enough. It’s an explosion of color and texture: silver baubles as a handle; a jacquard body embellished with yellow, lime, and peach beads. It was love at first sight when I spotted it in the archive room at the Dries Van Noten boutique.

5. As a serial outfit repeater, I’m excited to share that these Kith shorts are my latest sartorial fixation. They’re quite plain—basic even—but the cut gives a swing in the leg that lends this satisfying, flattering ease. Any top will do, and the shorts allow for versatility in the shoe department. Kitten-heeled sandals are my favorite pairing right now, but I can’t wait to bring out a stiletto boot come fall.

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xx