Spring is here which means pastel color palettes have been rolled out across retail floors and I can’t lie, seeing little sprinkles of blush and butter yellow is absolutely increasing my overall happiness. While I’ve never been big into pastels, I have officially come to terms with my slow-growing light pink obsession. In my personal reflection on the ‘why’ I’ve come to realize that it most immediately reminds me of the little sweet spot of pink on my tiny mini dachshund’s nose - my favorite spot to boop! So naturally, it’s part of her color palette for all of her little accessories. And speaking of which, according to journalists “mellow rose” is officially universally flattering, so I hope this post on my favorite pink picks feels universally relevant.
Classic button downs are forever pieces and I love the oversized spin by Toteme this season. The back has a drop tail hem which makes the shape more unique and increases the styling possibilities. Here’s where most sizes are in stock. Some other great options include this subtle stripe one from Reformation and this from Comme Si.
Once some natural color a la vitamin D enters my skin after winter hibernation, I reach for my blush that feels more bright. Currently #1 in my rotation is Kosas Blush is Life in Blissed. It reminds me of the clean version of NARS orgasm that was THE blush of the 2000s and has remained an icon even today.
Sculptural vases are one of my favorite home accessories, and there are so many fun options on the market right now. I personally love Agmes’ bud vase, which I have in green. It’s a piece of art on its own and is substantial enough to support larger single stems. I also adore the milky pink color of this pick from Polspotten and the marbled resin options from Dinosaur Designs like this and this.
I’ve talked about Ilia’s Lip Sketch Hydrating Crayon before, and I’m doing it again. I especially love Pink Door - it feels slightly more bold than the ever-famous Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk.
For entertaining, this glass pitcher by Sophie Lou Jacobsen is truly multipurpose, these Polspotten tumblers are seriously chic and these amorphous beauties are one-of-a-kind. These budget-friendly old fashioned glasses are an easy ‘yes’ and these from Hawkins NY are ideal for the minimalist.
For the ‘just right’ spring layer, this cashmere number courtesy of Gigi is just the right pop of subtle color. And this more fitted Lisa Yang cashmere polo is oh so sweet.
A perfect way to embrace this feminine color without being overt is through pouches. Cuyana’s travel and jewelry organizers come in a subtle soft rose. This one goes everywhere with me when I’m on the road. Clare V has this cute pouch which reminds me of Bottega and the gorgeous nappa sheep leather on Porto’s pouch in Sakura is really something else.
I’m officially out of stationery and in my mind, there’s nothing classier than a simple letterpress. I’ve always loved the dimension it adds to the thick paper. I’m going to order these from Etsy - I REALLY love the simplicity. These and these are nice too. And if you’re less into personalization, these and these are just right for those ‘just because’ messages. I feel like we need more of those these days.
Candles with multipurpose vessels in their afterlife are always nice. This little Loewe cutie not only smells fresh, but will be the perfect home for a succulent in the future. And while this is more of a splurge, the Feu du Bois version is currently home to a swooping orchid in my living room.
And a slight twist on this pink theme - we’ll finish it out with salmon. At the end of last year, the NYTs posted their most popular recipes of the 2024 which is where I discovered the Sticky Miso Salmon Bowl. The grapefruit and ginger marinade is 10/10, so it’s now the most popular recipe in our household for 2025.
Feeling all warm and rosy inside after writing this.
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jz
Images | @b.g.mckay | Toteme | Agmes | Sophie Lou Jacobson | Transition State
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