Things I've been buying, loving and trying! Part 5
Hello! I've been wanting to put together another one of these posts, so here we are! There have been quite a few things I've been loving lately, from new finds to everyday favourites, and I thought it was time to share another edition of “Things I’ve Been Buying, Loving and Trying!”
I love this series, and rather than trying to catch you up on everything that's happened over the past nine months (which, trust me, is a lot!), I thought I'd ease back into things with a roundup of what I've been buying, loving and trying lately. I'll save the life updates for another post, but for now, let's get into some recent favourites!
Again, like always, I recommend following me on Instagram. I post in real time over there :) @itsjadefarhat
I am a creature of habit, and while it's always fun to share new things, I wanted to mention an old favourite of mine. I love Diptyque candles and recently picked up their new fall candle, Citrouille. It smells like a warm, baked pumpkin cake with icing. If you love fall, this scent is SO good.
I was recently in NYC for work, and while it was a very busy and short trip, I made some time to browse a few shops in the West Village, one of my favourite areas of the city. I've been admiring Leset from afar for a few years now, and getting to feel the fabrics in their beautiful store made me fall in love with the brand even more. I ended up ordering this tank top through SSENSE instead because I couldn't quite justify paying the exchange rate in NYC. It was well worth it. I'm already looking forward to my next piece!
I can't stress enough how important sleep is to me. If I don't get a minimum of eight hours, I feel it. I like to start winding down in bed around 9 p.m. at the latest. Of course, sometimes I'm out and that doesn't happen, but that's my ideal evening.
On that note, we recently got a Hatch alarm clock, and I have to say, it's one of those products I was skeptical of at first, but I can confirm I have fallen in love with it. The sunlight feature on dark mornings is really nice. Admittedly, we don't use the sleep function all that often. Occasionally, we'll turn on the rain sounds or pink noise, but I'm still very much in the habit of falling asleep to my comfort show, Gilmore Girls.
I've been on an ongoing shopping spree at GAP. An online shopping spree, to be clear. I seem to be buying something from them every single month, to the point where I've just repurchased one of my favourite basics: a white long-sleeve top.
Actually, let me rephrase that. A white, 100% cotton long-sleeve top that fits perfectly. I bought the exact same one again, so I now own two white ones and one black one. Funny enough, I don't love wearing black clothing. I feel much more confident in white, but thought black would be a good addition to my wardrobe. Here are a few other Gap purchases I've loved and kept: these pants, this different white top, and both pairs of Hailey jeans.
I found my new favourite coconut water! I used to think I hated coconut water until I tried Harmless Harvest. Then they sadly stopped selling it in Canada, so I was forced to find a new brand. To my surprise, I found one that's actually cheaper and available at my go-to grocery store, Whole Foods. A win! See photo below <3
Fun fact about me: I don't have my driver’s licence. I grew up in Toronto and, honestly, I've never really had the urge to drive. I'm still unsure if I'll end up getting my licence. I admit it would be nice to have one once we have children, but for now, I'm happy being a passenger princess, a walker and a TTC'er and an Uber user.
BUT I am pleased to share we got a car! It's been exciting and has already made weekend activities a bit more doable. I can't wait for all the possibilities, especially once winter arrives and it gets too cold to walk everywhere. Ski trips, road trips, little weekend adventures... I'm excited to see how much more we end up doing now that we have a car.
As I'm getting older, I've been making more of an effort to use skincare products that target signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles. I'm also not particularly interested in experimenting with Botox (completely a personal decision, as I'm not a fan of needles), so skincare has become more of a focus for me. One of my favourite serums is Caudalie's Resveratrol-Lift Serum, a firming and anti-aging serum designed to improve skin elasticity, soften the appearance of fine lines and give the skin a more lifted, plump appearance.
We just upgraded to a king bed!!!!! It’s HUGE. We went back and forth on this decision for a while, trying to decide whether we wanted to keep our queen bed or upgrade to something larger. Ultimately, we needed a new mattress anyway, so we decided we might as well go bigger and give our bedroom a bit of a reset. We got everything from Silk & Snow, and I honestly couldn't be happier with the decision. Our bedroom feels completely different, and our sleep setup has had a major upgrade. Here is the full list of things we got: pillows, duvet, sheet set, duvet cover, mattress and bed frame.
I just ordered the COUCOU intimates tops in both black and white. I did also find a dupe on Amazon, because I know the originals are a bit $$, but I do think investing in good-quality basics is important. I love the material, the fit and everything. I am already browsing the site for other pieces from the brand.
Shiseido is a brand I've known my whole life, and it's always been a favourite among so many important women in my life, including my mom and mother-in-law. I've been using the Ultimune Serum for over a year now, and whenever we visit my in-laws, the Clarifying Cleansing Foam is always set out in our bathroom because they know it's one of my favourite products. Shiseido actually saw one of my stories and so kindly sent over two full skincare routines, one for me and one for my mother-in-law, which was such a lovely surprise! I've also recently discovered their eye patches at a recent (ish) Shiseido event and WOW. They're almost like a half-face mask, and I love them. They're a bit of a splurge, but definitely a new favourite.
Last but not least, Pinterest! A social media platform that I, like most girls, LOVE. I recently started sharing more of my own photos on there, and I can't explain the little high I get from seeing notifications come through showing how many people have saved my pins. It's such a fun way to share photos and discover inspiration, and I'm really enjoying using it again. Follow me over there if you haven't already!
Admittedly that was a lot, but I also haven't posted on here in a while, and I've genuinely missed it.
Next up (and I promise these are coming!), a little recap of what I've been up to this year + a breakdown of my wedding, which is over a year late but something I am really excited to share.
This blog has always felt like my little corner of the internet, and my wedding was such a big part of my life that I really want to document it here, too.
Stay tuned! xx
