Cozy Vibes Only
Big Spender #001. Welcome to the Tuesday newsletter.
Welcome to the first issue of Big Spender, an interactive shopping column delivered to your inbox every Tuesday. In these issues, you will find links to items on my shopping wishlist along with recent good purchases and items that sold out before I got the chance. Happy shopping and enjoy!
With the chilly weather upon us, all I want to do is curl up on my couch in cozy pajamas and loungewear. With all of the Black Friday emails flooding my inbox, I knew it was time to take inventory of my wardrobe and spot the holes so I could plan my holiday shopping accordingly.
First, were sweaters — check. I might have bought one new sweater for the past three paychecks. Next, denim — major check; perhaps I have too many pairs of vintage jeans. I didn’t bother to go through tops because the obvious answer was I have tees for days. Next on the hit list were shoes, which you can never have enough of. By the time I got to loungewear and pajamas, I was shocked at my lack thereof.
The path to my shopping cart was clear, so I scoured through some of the favorite brands’ websites and documented the mixture of items I either purchased or never got the chance to due to selling out.
There is something quite beautiful about the way this time of year invites us to cozy up inside. In this week’s issue, I wanted to explore warmth done in a luxe, easy way.
The CouCou floral printed henley and Sleeper feather pajamas are tied for my favorite look on the page. Both are whimsical and pretty yet also look extremely comfortable. They’re also long sleeves, which is a plus given the weather. Not pictured are the matching CouCou floral printed pants that feature a thin elastic waistband and straight leg shape. Next on my hit list was the Alo chunky knitted hoodie that also has a matching pant friend. Per usual, I copped both.
On the list of things I didn’t buy due to being sold out or because I’m still deliberating are:
The dark charcoal Frankie Shop oversized sweatshirt with pushed proportions. Not quite sure why I didn’t purchase this given it feels very aligned with my casual at-home style. Perhaps, it’s because I can’t quite understand whether its “lightweight” aspect determines whether it’s Fleece or French Terry? My intuition is saying it’s the latter which is not suitable with what I’m looking for.
I wish this oxblood Skims set didn’t sell out so quickly. The honest truth is Skims’ products sell out too quickly and can sometimes feel frustrating. On the other hand, that is a part of what makes shopping so fun. It’s the hunt for something that sparks a feeling and suddenly your credit card is out.
After several attempts at searching for the perfect new pair of sweatpants, I stumbled upon these Aritzia sweatfleece cargo’s. Although I’ve stared at this pair a million times, I somehow still haven’t pulled the trigger. It will probably be my next pair of sweatpants; I just need a little more time to deliberate.
I still plan on buying this cream Free People jogger set. I mostly want it because the model is selling me on a feeling and an honest reflection of myself — free flowing and happy wearing a pair of giant pants. Psst…here’s the matching V-neck pullover.
The holes in my outerwear collection can bucketed into three sections: coats, puffers and jackets that function as tops.
Coats, wool coats with good drape, to be exact. Reformation has this really good chocolate brown one on sale now. It was too good of a deal not to snag, so you can only imagine my disappointment when I tried to add to cart and saw “join the waitlist” instead. This long double breasted wool coat from Frankie Shop has also been tugging on my heart strings. Sadly, Frankie Shop did not have a Black Friday sale, so this was one of those things that will sit in my cart until I feel strong enough about buying it.
Scrolling through Sezane’s new arrivals page is always a good time. I manage to stumble on something I love every single time. For example, I wish I had known about this velvet jacket back in late October so I could purchase it in time to wear for my birthday.
I’m in desperate need of a good puffer jacket, specifically one that is water proof and wind resistant. I’m not typically someone who wears puffers — I don’t know why I find them a tad juvenile. However, the second I saw Aritzia’s campaign for matching SuperPuff and RuffPuffs, I knew I had to have both.
That’s all I’ve got for this week’s newsletter. I hope you enjoyed the first issue of Big Spender. Happy shopping!
xx, Niya
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