Collected This Week 🗂️ Vol. 8
Everything I've collected this week: Comfy chic pants, the best coconut cake recipe & Hill House Home knockouts for spring.
hello, hi!
You know a new season is here when every brand you love is releasing sparkling new collections. They are all so good - I’m afraid they all demand attention! First it was Lake’s new Daywear Collection then it was Minnow’s Spring Collection, Cara Cara’s Modern Swans Collection, Louise’s Spring Part 1 Collection, Fanm Mon’s Resort Collection, Beau & Ro’s Spring Collection, the list goes on. It all has me feeling very inspired. I love seeing how the women in my town dress. I have so many friends with beautiful points of view when it comes to getting dressed + style really reigns supreme in Charleston in the spring. I love seeing everyone’s take on it. I’m a dress girl so this is my time but I’m also finding myself gravitating more and more toward chic pants. I have a few in my cart and just got this pant set in cherry that I’m thrilled about! Happy spring - I hope you enjoy’s this week’s collected links!
1. Mom, what were you like in the 90s? My obsession with the “Mom, what were you like in the 90s?” Instagram trend set to “Iris” by The Goo Goo Dolls is indicative of my unwavering love for the nineties. The most compelling aspect of the trend to me is how perfectly imperfect everyone was. All these gorgeous celebrities were just gorgeously normal people - no flawlessly airbrushed skin, no plastic surgery. They look so normal, not frozen, blemished in a completely beautiful and realistic way. It’s so refreshing. I noted it to Edwin. His response: “I noticed the exact same thing.”
2. Tickets are almost sold out! Jen just told me we’re close to selling out this event! Grab a ticket for you and your mother, sister, or bestie while you still can. Reading Jen’s lyrical words is like a salve for the soul. She lovingly opines motherhood, marriage, friendship, and womanhood in a way that leaves you coming back for more.
3. When are we done being hot? Is there a limit to how long one cares to chase conventional beauty standards?
4. I Found The Cutest Easter Basket Fillers. Head to this post for my complete guide to Easter baskets.
5. COMFY Chic Pants! A cause for celebration.
Donni Taffeta Pants (they were JUST released for pre-order in new colors! Get ‘em while they’re hot.)
6. I am GRIPPED by this Book. Well, I’m very late to this one but, my gosh, I can’t put down Strangers. I couldn’t go 48 hours without being in a conversation where someone brought it up and now I understand. I’m absolutely devouring it!
7. My Two Favorite Pairs of Jeans. A girlfriend texted me last week, “I need new jeans. What pair should I buy?” This made me realize that my two most favorite blue jeans I’ve bought in the last year are from the same brand. Both are 25% - 30% off right now in their Friends & Family Sale. Perfect timing!
The Reboot Crop - I’d say these are the perfect cropped jeans. I’m 5’4” and they hit me just right. Seen on me here.
Le Palazzo Slim - At 5’4”, I have to wear these with a heel or tailor them but the tailoring is worth it because they are incredibly flattering and smart looking. They can go from day to night. Seen on me here (before I tailored them).
8. Hellebores in Bloom. Hellebores are blooming all over Charleston and they are wondrous. My mom cut some from her garden and they gave my parents days and days of life inside. Get the look in your house.
9. Under $200 Finds. Finds so good you can’t believe the price.
Poplin shorts with…
Audrey shorts with…
Skye Top because I love the print on print
10. Peter’s Birthday Cake Recipe. For my spring, Eastertime baby (his due date was Easter Sunday the year he was born), I’m planning to bake this coconut cake as Peter’s birthday cake later this week!
11. Your Softest Skin Imaginable. Hanni doesn’t release new products often so when they do you know it’s the good stuff. This time, it’s a body wash formulated with 50% less water than traditional body washes. A replacement for the excess water? A hydrating serum so the body wash is filled with hydration that actually works. You heard it here first!
12. Sherbert Plaid, Blush Floral, and Fête de la Mer. The three prints I am head over heels with from Louise’s Spring Collection that dropped this week. In my opinion, this is their best collection yet!
13. Socks That Hit Just Right. Niche but if you use the Bala ankle weights (I’m currently really into mine!), then these socks are a really good height for them, especially when wearing shorts or workout dresses now that it is warming up (I don’t love the feeling of them without socks).
14. HHH Knockouts. You Guysssss! Think what you want about Hill House (I think Nell is incredible!) but they just nail it time and time again. My standouts from the brand new spring collection:
The Milani Dress in the gorg print, Coral Corsica Paisley
The Cosima Dress in the new Green Jacquard Stripe (this is my single most favorite dress from the brand! I own it in 3 prints!)
The Miranda Top with the Ame Skirt. Who remembers Mark Sikes’ clothing line, MDS Stripes? This set is giving major MDS Stripes vibes for me and I love it!
15. Gut Health Gummies for Kids. I’ve never tried these but am intrigued! I might order this week to get these bunny gummies for Easter.
See you next week! xx Jillian
