moms are actually cool as f*ck
Happy Mother's Day!
When I think of motherhood, I think of how it’s torn me down and built me back up all at the same time. A beautiful, raw, life-changing experience that introduced me to a kind of love that is so vast it’s hard to put into words. I think of how incredibly strong we all are to have survived pregnancy, birth and pospartum. It is wild to me that there’s an entire group of people out there who think we deserve less (rights, money, you name it, etc.) when we are, in fact, the reason you’re all here.
Moms are dynamic. Moms are fierce. Moms are cool. Moms are people, not a marketing category.
So if I get one more Mother’s Day brand e-mail selling fancy pjs or nice hand cream…. I might go off. Actually, maybe that’s what I’m doing in this letter.
It’s not that I’m against a simple luxury (especially not during the height of Taurus season, duh), it’s that these e-mails often imply all moms are……..the same. That being a mom means we are all of a sudden unworthy of our uniqueness.
WHICH IS WILDLY UNTRUE!
(And moms definitely didn’t become moms by lounging around in the most conservative, buttoned-up pajama sets to ever exist- respectfully)
Maybe your mom wants matching tattoos. Maybe she wants a new bag. Maybe she wants to go to the spa for a few hours. Maybe she wants to get manicures and gossip. Perhaps all of the above!
Whatever you get, make sure it’s personal. Something she mentioned months ago that shows you were paying attention. Because paying attention to someone you love is the point of Mother’s Day, anyway.
Dorsey dropped their summer capsule- gorgeous enamel and moissanite pieces that I can’t wait to wear. The necklaces are perfect for layering- I opted for this one. P.S.- consider this your warning, it won’t be restocked.
The Real Real is running an insane vintage edit right now- this Chanel mini and JPG top are so good.
Net-A-Porter is currently running their Private sale- I curated all my picks here. Personally, I bought this skirt I’d been eyeing (shoutout to Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style who texted me about it!) and this beautiful appliqued corset top. One piece I’ll mention here is my Dragon Diffusion tote which is now 50% off- I have the orange (which is more coral IRL) but the white is gorgeous, too!
Speaking of Mom things, Ariane Anusbigian was kind enough to include me in her letter of Mom Hacks (here) this week. So many good tips in there!
In case you missed it… shared a round-up of my under $250 picks this week. I can’t get this belt off my mind.
The new arrivals on Shopbop really got me this week…my hearts here.
A very Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms reading this, especially mine :)
xx, Liz
CODE update
MUTHA- LIZ15
EBY- LIZ15
LUNYA- LIZ15
NELLE ATELIER- LIZ15
SALTY FACE- LIZMK10
CHRISTOPHE ROBIN - LIZMCR20
U BEAUTY- LIZMCKAY
EMILY KUVIN- LIZ20
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Yes!!!! Happy Mother’s Day friend 💚
Amen!!!