Window Shopping, Volume 1

A peek inside my open tabs and shopping carts.

No, I’m not turning this into a shopping newsletter. I’m committed to sharing styling tips, repeating outfits, featuring items I actually own, wear and love, and encouraging you to shop your closet first. But, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t shop. I love to shop. It’s my favorite hobby, even when I don’t buy anything. So in the spirit of transparency, I thought I’d share a round up of what’s in my cart, why, and if they’re clothes (because some of them aren’t), how I’d style them. If you’re into it, I’ll do this little exercise monthly, because you know I love a series.

Either/Or The Fisher Heel

I’ve known about Either/Or for a minute, they’re a small, women owned company with ties to the PNW that features handmade shoes that are produced in small batches. They focus on practical styles with a modern twist, whether it’s a perfectly contoured woven slide, a new take on the classic cowboy boot, a high vamp ballet flat with a softly squared toe, or the fisherman sandals above.

If you’ve been following me on IG, you know I’m living in cut offs and a button down this summer. Boring? Maybe. But it’s just the right combination of polish and ease when I’m spending most of my time schlepping kids, making meals, and breaking up fights. I’m usually reaching flip flops, dark strappy sandals*, my white studded fisherman sandals*, or my white flats, depending on the level of polish I’m going for.

These leopard sandals (and it’s a good leopard print) are the perfect mix of delicate, substantial, and funky that can stand up to denim, pair perfectly with shorts, or add a little bit of edge to a dress.

Left on Friday Retreat Suit

You know I’ve been a Left on Friday fan since the early days, having first discovered the brand via IG in 2019.¹ So much so that I still wear my first two suits, and the the three I’ve bought since then, regularly. They are one of my top three swimwear brands for fit, fabric, and longevity; I’m happy to say those first two suits are over seven years old and still going strong.

As much as I give fewer fucks now that I’m in my 40’s, I do love a little compression and a higher neckline balanced out by a very high cut leg. The Retreat suit has been on my radar for a while - I’ve loved seeing Ardas Chandra style it not only as swimwear but as a bodysuit - and I’m waffling between black (boring, I know, but classic for a reason) and brown. Because I spend so much of my summer poolside with my kids, I usually buy a suit or two each year to replenish the ones that are past their prime, and after the Great Closet Clean Out of 2026, I’m definitely due.

Based on my experience with the brand, I’ll likely order a tall and a regular and see which fits best² but whichever I end up with, I know I’ll reach for it just as often as my other LoF pieces.

Haaland Jersey

I love a bandwagon to jump on, even if it’s sports related, and no one has been more charming, terrifying, unserious, or entertaining to watch this World Cup than Erling Haaland. His team may be out of the tournament, but he’ll live in my heart and closet forever. It doesn’t hurt that he looks like my oldest child’s distant cousin, who I may or may not be trying to convince to undercut his long blond hair for (American) football season.

Lucca House 7x1 Bookshelf

Full disclosure, I already own one of these shelves. I found Lucca’s Grid System as I do a lot of things - on Instagram, duh - and knew they would be a perfect fit for the playroom. The space is a bit awkward, with a huge brick fireplace, low ceilings, large windows that sit just over a foot off the ground, not to mention the fact that I had what turned out to be the wrong wall wired for the TV³, plus the 100 or so⁴ bins of lego pieces that have been acquired over the last 13 years, which makes for a serious storage conundrum.

The modular system is made out of maple plywood, can be customized to nearly any dimension, and is made in his workshop in the Berkshires, by what I can only assume is a very small team. After a few very friendly and helpful emails with Lucca to choose the correct size and trim color, and a slight delay in pressing purchase thanks to our dog’s ACL surgery that put all fun and functional purchases on hold for a minute, the 6x1 (with a top) shelf arrived. It was easy to assemble, think of it sort of like Lincoln Logs if you’re old enough to know what those are, fit perfectly under the window, and the blue trim is both cheerful and cheeky. I knew that once budget allowed, I’d be ordering the 7x1 to go under the two windows along the other wall.

The shelves, paired with this rug*, this couch, my dad’s very old and beat up Restoration Hardware leather chair, a vintage table from my grandparents, and some good art are making the room start to finally feel put together. Next up is to mount the TV on the correct wall, a project I’m truly dreading.

L.L.Bean Zip Top Boat and Tote

“But Fanny”, you might be asking, “don’t you have like, 400 Boat and Totes?” And I’d answer, “yes, but not this one”. My two large size totes, one with a zipper and one without, have gotten exceptionally beat up having been used as a carry on, tennis bag, and emergency checked bag for many, many years. I have no plans to get rid of either of them, but they’ve been relegated to schlepping and road trips at this point.

Until my family gets the hint and buys me an all white, open top with MOM monogrammed on the front, I’ll be updating my day to day/weekender bag with the monochrome style above, in size large, complete with zipper and front pocket.

Jamie Haller Painted Slouch Jean

A girl can and should have a few wishlist items, no matter how silly or expensive they may seem to other people, and these Jamie Haller jeans are currently at the top of mine. I’ve been lucky enough to receive a pair of Jamie Haller jeans in trade for some work I did, and boy oh boy, are they good. The price is steep, no doubt about it, but her denim is so soft with great structure, the details are special, and they’re usually offered from size 23 through 36, and this pair is no exception.

I think it’s the color of the paint splatters that make these particular jeans, composed of -ish colors that aren’t too bright, adding texture more than pattern. And please don’t come for me with “you can totally make those.” I totally could, I even know which vintage Levi’s I’d sacrifice, and I’m confident they’d look cool, but I also know probably won’t get around to it, let alone finish the project at this point in time.

Sizes are limited both on the JH website and NAP, this combined with a tight summer budget means these jeans will likely be added to the list of the ones that got away, but these are an excellent alternative at a fraction of the price.

That’s everything that’s I’m currently eyeing, not necessarily buying. What would you pick from the list above? Anything been sitting in your cart for a while??? Let me know in the comments, let’s commiserate.

Talk soon and see you Sunday,
xx FANNY

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1. The brand launched in 2018.

2. I’m generally a medium in most of their styles, but occasionally need to size up to a large in some of their tops.

3. I didn’t use a designer, therefore some honest mistakes were made.

4. I’m exaggerating, but only sort of.