You know those mornings when you want to look like you’ve got your life together—even if you were up binge-watching mystery thrillers and drinking wine out of a teacup? That was me, standing in front of my closet with precisely three minutes to pull it all together. Enter the Sandro Carine Blazer Dress, the Darling Society Sensible Shirt, and a dash of unapologetic attitude.
The Carine Blazer Dress gives major “I run the boardroom and the brunch table” energy—structured yet soft, tailored but playful, and just short enough to let people know you chose this chaos. I layered it over the white Sensible Shirt like a modern-day Katherine Hepburn who moonlights as a cool downtown art curator. Crisp cuffs peeked out just so, the collar added an unexpected twist, and I felt delightfully “propped”—in the best way possible.
On my feet? My trusty black Ryłko loafers. Sleek, sharp, and just chunky enough to stomp through the day’s nonsense while keeping things European-chic. No heels needed—I had the attitude already.
And now, let’s talk perfume. Because every good outfit deserves an olfactory sidekick.
Aēsop Aurner was the final flourish. It’s earthy and architectural, like the scent equivalent of a moody jazz bar carved out of an old library. The first spritz gives you spicy resin and incense, a soft curl of smoke in a sunlit room. Then come the woods—dry and smooth—followed by a whisper of dusty books and old cedar closets (but make it sexy). It’s not trying too hard, but it knows it’s captivating. Aurner lingers just enough to make people lean in and say, “Wait… what is that?” And honestly? That’s the vibe.
So yes, I may have looked a bit propped. But with this outfit, this fragrance, and the quiet confidence of a woman who accessorized her existentialism with loafers, I felt like a modern icon in motion. Somewhere between a heroine in a noir film and your chicest friend who always knows where to find the best espresso.
And no, I didn’t spill the wine. Not this time.
