May 2026 Q&A
Grab your coffee and let’s catch up — spring denim trends I’m wearing, my two go-to lip combos, my cobbler rec, where I’m headed in Italy, where I find inspiration + plenty more.
The May 2026 Q&A
Answering your latest questions…Thanks to everyone who sent in this time around 🥰.
Highlights from this month’s edition:
The spring denim styles I’m actually reaching for
My two go-to lip combos (if I had to choose)
My trusted cobbler rec in NYC
Where I’m headed in Italy this summer
Paris hotel reviews
Exactly what shoes to pack for Paris in May
Where I source vintage scarves
Why I chose Rio (and thoughts on going)
My Cartier watch review
Renting a car in the Cotswolds: yes or no
What inspires me most these days
Where I do facial lasers and microneedling
Where I’m traveling next
+ Plenty more
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What kind of denim are we wearing this spring? I’m same height as you and I’d love some recommendations that feel fresh.
Denim is feeling a bit more relaxed again this season, but not sloppy and I’m personally still not wearing distressed denim. (I’m sure it’ll be back en vogue before we know it though!)
Think: a slightly looser straight leg, a subtle barrel shape and mid-rise silhouettes that feel easy but still polished.
For my fellow 5’5” girls, proportions are everything. I’ve been reaching most for cropped straight leg jeans that hit just above the ankle (so key for making flats feel intentional), a slim barrel jean with just a hint of shape, nothing overly exaggerated because it’s not aligned with my personal style and then full-length straight leg styles like the AYR Legend.
Favorites right now of mine: AYR The Bud, Agolde Ren, Sezane Brut Sexy in Ecru, Reformation Cynthia Jeans (size up at least one size if not two!!), Veronica Beard Daniela Jeans, Citizens of Humanity Winslow Jeans.
Read my full AYR Denim Review
More styles I love are featured:
The Spring 2026 Wardrobe Preview
After months of heavy layers, the arrival of spring always feels like a breath of fresh air! I’m already ready to pack away my bulky Winter items and unpack my tried and true Spring and Summer favorites. (Despite this usually being a full afternoon’s worth of effort!)
I can’t find your cobbler rec — do you mind resharing it please?
Of course - I take all my shoes to Firm Shoe Repair and have for over 12 years. They’ve repaired everything from well-loved ballet flats to boots that truly looked beyond saving.
You may also enjoy: My Favorite Shoes + How I Take Care of Them.
You can pick only two lip combos — what are you choosing!!
Ahhhhhh. This is so hard as man do I have an insane lip color collection.
I most often rely on Westman Atelier Lip Pencil in Shade Petal + Summer Fridays Lip Balm in Beige OR paired with the YSL Loveshine in shade 44.
And my forever favorite combo for years now is Victoria Beckham Lip Definer in Shade 2 with Gucci Lipstick in Sally Soft Honey and Victoria Beckham Posh Gloss in Shade Bikini.
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