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Oct 18th Newsletter
To: Luxe Linq Readers
Amber Morningstar
October 18, 2023
Welcome to the first issue of the Luxe Linq! Thank you for being supportive of this venture, I genuinely appreciate you. As promised you’ll find our five categories for the week below. Everything from style tips to the latest viral stories on social media and of course some sales to save you $$. This weekly newsletter is designed to be a quick bite of each category. Enough to get the jist of everything. If you want the full scoop just click on the image to read the full article for each section.
My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge.
ON WEDNESDAYS WE WEAR [OW3]
Red Is The Color We’re Fall-ing For This Season
Image by Luxe Linq
It’s no secret that red dominated the runway for FW23 shows. Now that the leaves are starting to transition into beautiful hues of red, it’s our cue to follow suit and we’re so ready for it. From most intense to subtle hints we have you covered with everything you need to know about styling red this season.
If you want to rock an all red ‘fit this fall then adding in black shoes and accessories is a great way to enhance that contrast from the red and really stand out. Other colors that would pair well with an all red ‘fit include nude, beige, navy, and grey. Keeping your bag and shoes in more neutral tones help to let the red be the centerpiece of the outfit.
If you’re looking for a way to make a statement without going all in on a red fit then a red top is a must have. We personally recommend investing in a good quality cashmere sweater. If a red top feels like too much on it’s own you can always add layers to help tone it down. Try to stay away from patterns when layering, red already demands a lot of attention and you don’t want the outfit to end up looking too busy.
Last but not least, the easiest way to incorporate red into your wardrobe is through accessories. They are great if you want to participate in the trend in a subtle way. We’re really loving silks as a unique way to add a pop of red. This gives you the opportunity to use them in new ways each time you want to wear them without having to purchase additional items.
FROM THE FEED [FTF]
Cardi B’s Birkin Birthday
Image Courtesy of @offsetyrn
What better way to celebrate 31 than with half a million dollars in rare Birkins? Offset posted videos of Cardi B opening the bags but she recently posted our first view of the bags 4 days ago alongside an ultra-luxe hot pink bouquet of roses. But enough about the flowers let’s talk about the bags.
The first first bag Cardi B opened was not actually a Birkin at all, it was a pink Shiny Alligator Kelly Pochette with gold hardware.
Her second bag, and our personal favorite was a Faubourg Birkin 20 in White with Matte Alligator. This is one of the most expensive Hermes bags on the Birkin market. It rivals the Himalayan Birkin with a resale value of $250,000!
Drumroll please for our last Birkin of the trio - the Shiny Crocodile Sellier Birkin 25 in a color similar to Ficelle.
And what’s a birthday celebration without an encore? As if the first three bags were not enough, Cardi B posted a TikTok yesterday showing off a Matte Alligator Birkin 25 in what looks to be Rose Shocking as her fourth birthday Birkin captioned, “A little birthday gift from me to me”.
Click the photo above to check out her fourth birthday Birkin and let us know which bag was your favorite!
Which Birthday Birkin was your favorite? |
ON THE LOOKOUT [OTL]
Sephora Savings Event Is Around The Corner
Image Courtesy of Sephora.com
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, Sephora Savings Event time! Just because we enjoy luxury around here doesn’t mean we don’t equally enjoy a good sale. Plus, if you save 20% you can spend 20% more for free - girl math.
There are three pro-tips we can recommend to make the most out of these seasonal sales.
The First: Stock up on all your essentials and “non-perishables”. Given that most products we use on a daily basis will last us around 60-90 days if you’re able to time it right then you can always get your daily use products on sale.
The Second: This is the time for big purchases like new styling tools. Dying for a Dyson Airwrap? Now is the time girl! If you know you’re in need of a new heat tool there is no better opportunity than this sale to grab one.
The Third: Save trying new things for next time. We know it’s tempting to browse through the aisles and add a ton of new products into that little black basket because why not, right? Wrong. Unless you really need those 3 Urban Decay eyeshadow palettes, spend your money more wisely on the items we suggest above.
ETC [ETC]
Love May Be Blind, But TikTok Is Not
Image Courtesy of Netflix
Love is Blind seems to be the tea everyone is pouring this past week, and we’re here for every minute of it. We’d almost argue the TikTok tea has been hotter than the season itself this year.
One of the biggest stories that have been getting shared across TikTok are the fact that Renne and Carter actually got engaged on the show. Their love story actually made it as far as the alter but we were not shown any of this footage throughout the season. Renee has recently posted photos from the season during filming where she can be seen with Lydia and Stacy wearing matching Bride jackets during the wedding dress shopping.
If you want to know more about the Renee Carter situation there will be an episode released today on Out of the Pods, hosted by past cast members Deepti Vempati and Natalie Lee. In the episode teaser they posted on their Instagram yesterday they shared clips of their interview with Renee where she shares her entire journey on Love Is Blind.
If you’re looking for a laugh check out some of our favorite Love Is Blind parody’s.
JUST FOR FUN [JFF]
Hermes Pop-Quiz
Images Courtesy of Fashionphile
How well do you know your Hermes colors? What about leathers? Style? Hardware? Put your obsession to the test and see if you can correctly guess the color, hardware, leather and style of each of these iconic Birkins. Answers can be found down below!
JUST FOR FUN [JFF]
Answer Key
Togo Birkin in Etoupe with Gold Hardware
Togo Matte Alligator Birkin Touch in Vert Bosphore with Gold Hardware
Epsom Birkin in Rouge Casaque with Palladium Hardware
Epsom Horseshoe (Special Order) Birkin in Trench Craie with Palladium Hardware
Ostrich Birkin In Nata with Gold Hardware
Chevre Mysore Birkin in Rose Shocking with Gold Hardware