Raiding My Instagram Bookmarks, Vol. 3
From FW25 runway faves to Martha's pistachio cannoli cake recipe.
I thought about writing a “Raiding My Instagram Bookmarks” piece for this week’s newsletter, but my anxiety told me I had just written one, and that it was too soon for another. Much to my surprise, a quick scroll through the B List archive proved our last RMIB was from November — turns out, we’re overdue!
Taking stock of my Saved folder on Instagram is always a treat on my end, and it really is as close as you can get to peering inside my brain. The only thing that gets omitted is the bevy of bridal content I bookmark to a separate folder, so as to spare you a constant barrage of wedding ideas (But we can do a separate bridal addition RMIB, if anyone’s interested!).
This month’s bookmarks include a few NYC spots to hit for a cocktail, noteworthy moments from Fashion Month, some sensational color combinations, and hot dogs with caviar, just because. Read on!
I loved this shot of models wearing Nina Ricci FW25, designed by Harris Reed. IMO, this is what the Gossip Girl reboot could’ve, would’ve, should’ve been.
FFORME definitely stood out for me this season, and this snipped of textural winter whites is just one example. Highly recommend scrolling the entire show.
I don’t know much about Internet darling Gabby Windey, but I’ve laughed out loud at the few funny snippets gone viral that I’ve seen of her. This image from her feature in The Cut offers major blowout inspo.
I’m always looking for new-to-me spots in the city, and the decor at The Otter in Soho seems so warm and inviting. I personally don’t delight in a fish-forward menu, but I’ll probably still stop by for a cocktail sometime soon.
Lots of my pins this month feature the most perfect shade of sky blue (I call it Chenowith Blue as a nod to the Galinda dress in Broadway’s Wicked). Here, paired with the most milk-chocolatey brown.
Even though it really resonated with the side of me that is overworked and overanxious, this quote from my Explore page felt oddly reassuring.
Emma Chamberlain for Vogue Hong Kong. What a strong shoot! I love the styling, Emma’s masterful posing throughout the spread, and of course that dreamy cotton candy pink background.
This “avocado bathroom” by Gretchen Murdock of Modtage Design uses the most spectacular Fireclay tiles. Something about them makes me salivate. The colorway reminds me vaguely of the green tiling on the menswear floor of the Loewe store in Soho, another mouth-watering fave. (Don’t ask me to unpack why I want to eat this tile so badly. I have truly no idea.)
Just a shout out to the Oscar de la Renta x Marea caviar hotdogs from fashion week. Iconic foodie fodder.
Another gorgeous bathroom moment, this time making great use of a patterned wallpaper and anemones. My bathroom is the one area of my apartment that I refuse to invest any decorating efforts, so for now I dream of a future powder room with pizzazz.
Stylist Danielle Goldberg gets it right every time, most recently putting Greta Lee in this lustrous Calvin Klein dress.
My dad loves negronis, so Marian’s negroni duo earned an immediate bookmark for a potential future visit. The combo comes with the classic drink and a jello shot version. Fun!
More Chenowith Blue (perhaps the shade deserves a dedicated newsletter in the future?), this time paired with oxblood for maximum contrast. Everything about this is good, from the color combo to the reminder to wear gloves, to the ring styled over the glove. Chef’s kiss.
Pistachios are my favorite of all favorites, so Martha Stewart’s pistachio cannoli cake is definitely a dream dessert. Can a talented baker friend whip one up sometime soon for me? Here’s the recipe.
A moment for some bubblegum fringe, and a reminder that interesting textures always win out against flattering shapes when wanting to wow.
What’s the best thing you’ve bookmarked lately? DM it to me!
x BG