On My Eye in July
Plus all the sales worth shopping over July 4th weekend
Shitters! I’ll cut straight to the chase because today’s letter is jam-packed and most of you are probably reading it in a car/airport/train somewhere. Today we’re running through some June favorites, my best sale finds to shop this weekend, and the things that have caught my eye lately (including the niche fragrances that I cannot get enough of, my summer style muse, and the beauty supplement I’ve been sneaking into everything!).
Shit I Loved In June: Last Call forever!!!! This is quite literally the best body sunscreen I have ever tried. This pressed powder has been carrying me through the heat/humidity—I use the pink shade basically in a cross shape across my face. Sounds simple, but this slim cosmetics bag fits SO much more than it looks like—it’s come along with me on every weekend trip this summer (PRIYANKA15). I can’t say I’ve gotten ripped from the creatine (yet), but I’m really liking this vanilla protein powder! Central Park!!! I don’t get uptown all that often, but June brought me to the park twice. I spent both times marveling at how huge/green it really is— jealous of all of you who get to do your daily walks/ runs there!
Saldi!
And now for the sales! You know the drill—I’ll keep adding good finds at the end as I come across them, so check back if you’re shopping over the weekend.
My personal favorites: You know I love mesh flats, and these ones are over 30% off (their perfect ballerinas made the sale cut too). If you’ve been eyeing an at-home microcurrent device (more in-depth review here), code PRIYANKA works on top of this $100 discount! To the freak in my DMs who keeps making burners to ask for NSFW recs, I hope you find God and/or a psychiatric institution, but for the rest of you, here’s a sexy little something that’s currently 30% off!!! (Final sale can be intimidating, but the sizing runs true.) This burgundy clutch was the latest addition to my bag collection and is now 25% off. The color, the size, the contrast stitching?!? Zero notes! And I know it’s not cashmere season, but I’ve been eyeing this simple staple for months, and I’m finally getting lucky!
The Great: The best loungewear! These beach-appropriate sweats are perfect for lounging after the sun goes down (bonfire optional)—there’s a cropped version too if that’s more your style. I had personally been waiting for this windbreaker to get a markdown, so today’s my lucky day! And not on sale, but they restocked the Sweatshirt Socks that you all literally SOLD OUT last fall (!!!!!).
Almina Concept: Everything’s 20% off! This lightweight button down was a hit with you all last time around—take your true size for a perfect oversized-but-not-too-oversized fit. I also like the periwinkle version paired with the matching shorts for a lighter version of my matching set above. Not seasonally appropriate, but this wool zip up is also worth snagging at a discount for fall.
Hunting Season: This is one of my newer favorite leather brands—the designs are timeless and understated, the quality is incredible, and the price points are much more approachable than your usual designer bag. Most styles are between $500-800, and several of my favorites are currently 25% off with JULY25. This deep red clutch I mentioned earlier is the latest addition to my collection, but also on my eye is this gorgeous evening number, this elevated satin pouch, and this insanely cool lighter turned coffee table accessory…
Violet Grey: 15% off the most splurge-worthy brands in beauty is BFD (with a very exclusive code for you all—PRIYANKA15)! I typically use VG’s sales to restock my staples and try a few fun new things (they have the best curation!). My tried and true rebuys include this cleanser and gentle clearing serum, these eye masks for every event (and now these sheet masks the day before!), and the spray that lets me fake a $100 blowout at home. But these are the newer-to-me discoveries that would make a fun extra: This jungle fragrance oil (in a sleek, easy-to-pack roll-on), this brown-y nude lip tint (long-lasting, with a super natural finish), and this gentle body peel. I used my own code this morning to grab this!
Other good finds (as of 7/4):
BlueMercury just ran a big sale a couple weeks ago, so I was skeptical that they’d mark down the good stuff again, but this one is even bigger discounts on things like OSEA & Goop’s body oils, MUTHA’s body butter, Susanne Kaufmann’s Pine Bath, and lots more. 25% is a MEANINGFUL discount—I would run!
I’ve had some of my best fall/winter finds at the best prices in the height of summer, so if you find yourself eyeing wool coats and blazers that are 50+% off this weekend, know that I’m doing the same. This moisturizer is now under $40, but feels just like the ones that are six times that price. Finally time to upgrade your towels? These ones are super plush and luxurious, but under $25 a pop! These are perfect for when you need the tiiiiiniest bit of something to take the edge off. And if you’re late on a graduation gift, what could be better than these (for everywhere life takes them!).
And now for what’s on my eye…