Borrow My Notes, #17

Aug 2

Hi! Oh my gosh where did July go? I hear of kids going back to school mid-August but we don’t go back until August 31st (!!!) which makes me happy and honestly, very overwhelmed at the same time. I’m doing my best to keep up so thank you for hanging in there with me!

But one thing I did get to this week that I’ve has brewing in the back of my mind for a while is a new part of this post called BE SEEN. Not a link or a code but something that stayed with me this week. Keep reading to the end and let me know in the comments what you think!

*Quick links to everything in the collage above & mentioned below right here

*I wear my regular size in all except when noted

The Best Sales To Know

Baublebar only does it twice a year and now is the time! 25% off sitewide. Saved my personal favorites right here but a few highlights: This for fall, wore this yesterday in this outfit, this longer style for sure worn here, the stud earrings I wear everyday and still look new, the everyday tennis bracelet that outlasted my Dorsey style & how how cute are these???

Final few days of the Clare V code AND they just released new arrivals! New colors in my sweatshirt, this is my everyday favorite and this new crossbody style. Use HOTHOT15 to save, ends Monday 8/3

Hill House is on double sale! Take an exta 30% off with code Stockroom, my ride or die Cosima dress included, I size down one to an xs. It’s so easy to layer a jacket or sweater over and pair with boots to take well into Fall.

My J.Crew stripe tote is on double sale down to $35!!! I paid $148.

Nodstrom Anniversary sale is still going strong! A few personal picks: how fun are these in gold! this just got restocked, an under $100 jacket that looks 3x the price and classic with a twist ankle boots. Saved all my picks here

You know I can’t shut up about my ZIIP Halo device, I use it almost every morning with immediate results and has only gotten better over the past year. So if you haven’t added one to your routine yet they gave us a limited time code for a FREE silver gel (a $70) value in addition to the 3 gels you’re already getting with the devie. Use code ZPCLAIRE

& you can always find my exclusive codes to save right here

In My Cart

I’ve had my eye on this sweater for a while so when I saw this new Fall colorway I knew it was time! I’m so excited.

My Tuckernuck order, both styles under $150! This cotton dress & this better than basic top

Starting to think about Fall sneakers – this rich burgundy of my favorite adidas style (size half down), this goes with everything classic & this new to be me brand.

I really hope this rancher jacket is as good in person!

will report back!

Spotlight On

Cotton Sweaters! I wear these all year round but especially now when the mornings start getting a bit cooler and we start thinking about styles that easily transition to fall.

3 styles I own and love:

Under $100, never goes out of style rollneck sweater. I size down one to an xs, worn lately in this outfit.

A classic stripe with an easy throw on and go fit extremely high quality, wore lately in this outfit.

& our favorite under $50 style is back in stock (for now!)

New Posts

The Simple Skincare Routine That Transformed My Skin In My 40’s

Don’t miss the new try it size of my ride or die don’t know what I’d do if they stopped making it Vintner’s Dauughter Set. And I’m testing this plasma serum and so far I’d highly recommend as a first step after cleansing!

My Everyday Makeup Routine

My SPF tone smart compact and my lightweight Summer foundation (in light to medium) have been favorites.

Wearing On Repeat

Everyday tee’s! This Marine Layer is my most worn lately then this Madewell Perfect Crewneck on it’s own & layering Fall sweaters & jackets ~ butter yellow is everywhere right now so this will go fast!

La Marigold Shorts ~ a new to me brand I’ll definitely be going back to for more! My color is almost sold out but found them mostly in stock here, see how I wore them here & here.

Boden has been hit or miss for me lately and with their price points I’m VERY selective on what I’m adding to my closet. But this cardigan is 100% worth it, worn unbuttoned with a dress here and with everyday casual shorts here.

More inspiration from my everyday casual outfits right here

Loving Lately

The new blue Rhone Colorway and new to me style shorts, here’s how I wore them for a day of baking a cake for Mike and power washing the teak. Speaking of Mike I got him a handful of Rhone styles for his birthday since I’ve been obsessed but we’ve never tried the mens’ and HE KEPT IT ALL – these shorts (voted best workout short by Men’s Health), this tee & this quarter zip jacket.

I’ve had this little piece of paper from Penelope when she was just starting to write that says “I love you mom” and I finally have a proper frame for it. It’s a little Framebridge shadow box that comes with a sticky tape so you can add a photo or small keepsake objects.

Be Seen

And over on my Substack in this post is a new series called BE SEEN where I share one thing that stayed with me this week.

Maybe it’s a mindset shift I needed to make, something in everyday life that challenged me, a lesson I learned, or a moment that reminded me what really matters. Think of it as the conversation we’d have if we lingered over one more cup of coffee.

Check it out right here & let me know what you think!

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