Blogmas 2018: Gift Guide

Okay, its a little less than a week before Christmas. Let’s get these gifts figured out, shall we? And for times sake, let’s be brief.

For the beauty lover:

1. Glossier body lotion (or honestly anything from the brand)

2. Monat hair mask - yes, it is worth the hype. No, the people promoting it are not crazy.

3. Ole Henricksen gift set - I swear by it all.

For the fitness gurus:

1. Barry’s Bootcamp package - the class that will change your life. A full body work out in an hour that will actually have you on your ass the next day, but in a good way.

2. APL Training sneakers - cute, trendy, and really great quality

3. Ninja Blender (for smoothies) - honestly, I like this more than the Vitamix (shh, please don’t tell my mom I said that)

For the reader (heads up, there is a trend with this one):

1. Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer

2. Becoming by Michelle Obama

3. We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

For him:

1. Ugg slippers or loafers - comfort and adorable style.

2. Kiehl’s gift set - yes, men should and do have skin care routines.

3. Cozy pull over or hoodie - always a safe bet.

For her:

1. Roberta Roller Rabbit PJ Set - honestly a good gift for literally anyone who enjoys sleeping. Not kidding, these pajamas will change your life.

2. Golden Goose Sneakers - a splurge, but something she will wear all the time and would love to get as a gift!

3. Initial necklace - super sweet gift that she can layer with other pieces

Merry merry!

Xoxo,
Salut Sophie

Blogmas 2018: Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers are always super fun to shop for, but sometimes I feel like I am just giving people little trinkets that will sit on their desk for the next year. This year, I really wanted to make the conscious effort to give little gifts or stocking stuffers that people will actually use every day. Here is a quick list of the products I am giving as stocking stuffers this year.

1. Cuddle and Kind doll - charitable and adorable for anyone in your family.

2. Rosebud Salve - multipurpose, OG product

3. Glossier lip gloss - wear it every day, have one in every bag

4. Fuzzy socks - can never go wrong

5. Soul Cycle candle - even if they don’t go to Soul Cycle, this scent is addictive

6. S’well Bottle - if you don’t have one, jump on the bandwagon first and you won’t turn back

7. AirPods - thoughtful and something that everyone will love

8. Metal straws - incentives people to think green

Merry merry!

Xoxo,
Salut Sophie

Friday Favorites (Summer Edition)

This summer went by undeniably fast. It feels like just yesterday that I was driving home from my freshman year of college with almost four months of summer time in front of me. Now with only a few weeks left until I have to pack up my bags and head on into my sophomore year, I have collected a series of favorite trends, products, etc, that I have been loving this summer. Excluding from my amazing friends and family and the memories that have been made this summer, here are my summertime favorites.

Glossier Sunscreen

I have to wear sunscreen to the beach or else I will come home looking like a literal lobster. However, I really hate the greasy and uncomfortable feeling of sunscreen itself, which makes me less willing to keep reapplying it, though I do know that sunscreen is incredibly important. I picked up the Glossier sunscreen for the specific reason that I hate the feeling of sunscreen. This sunscreen feels more like the Clinique gel moisturizer than anything else. It is light weight, odorless, and does not feel like it is clogging my pores. I primarily use it on my face and neck and I really feel like the SPF is high enough to keep my skin protected from the sun. Though it is a little pricey for a small bottle, I have used this almost every day this summer and I still have not run out!

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Dolce Vita Wedges

I like to accessorize, but with shoes I am pretty basic and simple. I usually have one reliable pair of simple wedges that can go with everything and this summer I decided to turn in my old ones and replace them with these Dolce Vita Wedges. I absolutely have loved these shoes this summer- so much so that I think I am going to get a second pair for this fall! They are incredibly comfortable, especially because they are not super tall, and can be worn casually with jeans or with a dress for a more formal occasion. I have worn these shoes to death this summer and I cannot wait to transition them into the fall. Since I have such a neutral color, they are incredibly versatile and really pull together a look, as opposed to just wearing flip flops or something of the sort.

Dainty Gold Jewelry  

While I may not accessorize with my shoes, this summer I really have been trying to step up my jewelry game. Have I been successful? I am not positive, but I am still going to work on it this fall! Typically, I used to just wear the same necklace, bracelets, and earrings with every outfit. This summer, however, I was inspired by a lot of influencers and bloggers (specifically Song of Style and WeWoreWhat) and decided to try to amp up my jewelry. Keeping this in mind, I tried to pick up pieces when I was out shopping, which really is not something I would normally do because I am usually more concentrated on clothing than the little accessories. I really love layering gold dainty necklaces, usually a choker, mid-length necklace, and then a longer one. For earrings, I love love love the gold hoop trend. I have a pair of big gold diamond hoops that I have been wearing with even more casual outfits, like light wash jeans and a crop top. I also got some smaller gold ones from Madewell, which sneaky has really good accessories, that I have been wearing almost every day. The gold hoop trend is totally something I am going to carry into the fall.

While summer was to short, as it always is, I cannot wait for the next one to come around!

Xoxo,
Salut Sophie

Foodies Guide: Nantucket

I am a huge foodie. I love eating at new restaurants, but I also love eating at the same restaurants over and over, as long as they meet my standards of incredibly good food. So, with my passion for food fueling this series, I decided to start a foodies guide post on the blog.

Hop off the ferry and you are welcomed into a quaint little town with shopping, food, beaches, bars, and cobble stone roads. It is truly a magical spot, but to make it even better, I suggest trying out some of these restaurants below! After trying many different restaurants on island, here are my top ones that I recommend if you find yourself on this little island of paradise. 

Breakfast

Downy Flake - the best donuts on this planet. Go early in the morning and get a box of sugar donuts that are still warm, you will not regret it. You can also sit down and have breakfast there, which is good, but nothing mind-blowing. You really do go there specifically for the donuts. 

Lemon Press - they have amazing avocado toast and very good smoothies. Their new location is adorable and finally has indoor seating. I also highly recommend their chia seed pudding - expensive, but totally worth it. I heard they also do great tacos on Tuesday night, though I have yet to try!

Lunch

Something Natural - awesome salads and hearty sandwiches to bring right to the beach! They also have their own brand of iced teas and lemonades, which are really good, and incredible homemade cookie dough. I also love their herb bread. On any type of sandwich or even toasted with butter, this bread is incredibly amazing. My mom and I love it so much that we always bring a few loaves home with us!

CRU -  this restaurant is right on the water with fresh oysters and an amazing lobster roll. While the food is amazing at both lunch and dinner, I prefer this place for lunch because at night they tend to over seat the tables so it can be a little too tight, plus at lunch, you can see the amazing view!

Dinner

Madaket Millie's -  good for lunch or dinner, this place is honestly my favorite restaurant on the island. It is nothing fancy or trendy, just amazing fresh food with a great summer atmosphere. I highly recommend basically everything on the menu, especially the Mexican street corn as well as their queso. If the resturant is to busy, which on a weekend this is highly likley, they also have a takeout window that has the full menu, which you can then walk down the street and eat on the beach! 

Venturo - amazing Italian food with a beachy twist. Their homemade pastas have a soulful Italian base with a summer addition of seasonal vegetables. Their burrata appetizer is just to die for. All around great atmosphere and incredible food. While Nantucket is an incredible place in many different ways, I’ve honestly found it hard to find an amazing, well done, simple dinner meal in town that has something for everyone on the menu. While Millie’s is always a hit, it is far from town and more casual. Similarly, Lola 41, as mentioned below, is hard to plan in advance for and more sushi based. Venturo on the other hand is a place where you are insured not only an incredible meal and atmosphere, but also a menu that everyone will be happy with. My experience at Venturo was nothing short of amazing, with spectacular food every time.  

Lola 41 - the closest meal you can get to a Nobu or Zuma on the island. Incredible sushi and raw fish selection as well as burger and other traditional American food options for those who may not want sushi, plus really great truffle fries! The sushi bar is super fun and all of the staff there know the menu incredibly well, always recommending things that we may not have picked. The sushi chefs are incredibly talented and always pressing the boundaries of amazing food. Lola 41 is a must when coming to Nantucket, and clearly everyone knows that because it is very hard to get a table! They don’t take reservations in advance, so a pro tip is to go to the restaurant at 3:30/3:45 and wait for their open at four to put your name in for that night. They have open seating at the bar so if you are looking for an early drink and a few appetizers, going in at 4:00 is a great option, but if you want a table for that night you have to get their early!   

Dessert (at any time of day)

Juice Bar - the line will be long any time after 3 in the afternoon, but for good reason. Complete with warm, homemade waffle cones, this ice cream spot is undeniably one of Nantucket's most famous spots. It is incredible, don't get me wrong, and I am very willing to wait in the line for my two scoops of coconut in a waffle cone. However, if you are looking for a place without a line around the corner and one that takes credit cards, I would recommend Jack and Charlie's ice cream just around the corner. Similar concept without as long of a line. 

Xoxo,
Salut Sophie