five things i love #5

+ the easiest snack recipe ever

I’m a few days late, but here is my February installation of things I’ve been loving!

Zeen
Zeen is a website for creatives to make visuals and collages. It’s so easy to use - add URLS individually or via ShopMy and Zeen automatically uploads photos and links into a collage format. Whether you’re putting together a mood board or sharing your latest finds, it makes the process seamless and beautiful. Perfect for those of us who don’t want to spend hours poring over Canva! For example, below are all the recent beauty goodies I’m loving, linked conveniently right below.

Nécessaire deodorant • Lawless lip liner • Saie lip liner • Sofie Pavit Face cleansing pads • Milk Makeup mascara • Saie lip gloss oil • Milk Makeup jelly tint lip + cheek stain • Augustinus Bader the rich eye cream • Topicals lip balm • Mango People bronzer • Summer Fridays lip butter balm • Dieux face cream • Augustinus Bader the rich cream

As well as the ability to make your own visuals, you get access to content by incredible creatives. You can use this link for early access and the first three months at 99 cents. (Not an affiliate link, just love what they’re doing!)

66 North
For those of us who aren’t friends with winter, I recommend 66 North, an Icelandic brand originally created for outdoor workers. This on sale jacket that I recently purchased is a perfect winter puffer. When cinched, it looks almost cropped, but not so cropped as to have frozen midriff. I also love buttoning up the jacket from the middle up without zipping it up, so it looks a little less serious while still being functional and cozy.

A Perfect Spring Sneaker
These Dries Van Noten sneakers are the *perfect* slim shape and a (somewhat) reasonable price for a luxury brand. I love the retro sporty vibes that don’t sacrifice comfort or wearability. I do really like the newest brown color way, but have a soft spot for a great neutral shoe.

Over Ear Headphones
I never thought I’d be an over-ear headphone person - between having a small head (they never fit!) and lots of piercings, they’ve just never been comfortable. But these Bose Quiet Comfort ones are the first that I actually like. They’re so comfy, perfect for travel or for when I want to get a little fresh air or go on a mental health walk.

Balloon Jeans I Would Actually Wear
I really struggled to get on the balloon jean trend, but these Agolde jeans really hit the mark. They’re high waisted and long enough that your ankle is covered and look great over a slim silhouetted shoe (aka the Dries variety) or dress up with heels.

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TAHINI-STUFFED DATES

Inspired by my recent trip to Oman (more about that soon) I’ve fallen in love with tahini-stuffed dates. The recipe is simple, but as it often is with the right pairings, the whole is more than the sum of its parts.

1. Slice your dates and remove the pits.

2. Stuff them about 1/2 a teaspoon of tahini.

3. Store them in the fridge so the tahini hardens a bit.

4. Enjoy whenever you need a sweet treat!

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