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Most Loved: June

My Etsy buy of the year, a newfound Khaite bag obsession, sandals of the summer and the secret to my deep sleep.

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Samantha Wennerstrom
Jul 07, 2026
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Lots to report from the month of June! I had so many favorite new finds that narrowing it down to ten felt slightly cut throat—no messing around ha!

Let’s dive in!

Ancient Greek Beaded Jelly Wrap Sandals

Dare I say, the sandal of the summer for me? I got these and immediately wore them non-stop with denim, easy black summer dresses (like this one), dressed up at night (loved styling them with this top and shorts) and brought them to Mexico where I wore them 90% of the time. I love the gold and silver beads… which goes with another summer theme I’m loving—mixed metals.

Took the Khaite bag on a girls trip in Ojai. Wore it out to dinner styled with this sheer black top I paired with black shorts and the beaded wrap sandals.

Khaite Bobbi Envelope Bag in Silver

The beauty of being a member of Vivrelle… discovering bags you didn’t even realize you needed while not having to pay full price for them. I LOVED this bag after getting to wear it for most of June. The slinky silver strap that’s the perfect length on your shoulder, the fact that silver just goes with everything while making it a hair more exciting and how easily it can be styled for day and night makes it a stand out mvp for me. I wore this bag with vintage tees and levi’s, dressier black staples, crisp whites and the mentioned Ancient Greek beaded wrap sandals.

***I have a code if you’re interested in trying out Vivrelle, which I highly recommend it’s so fun. Use “SamanthaW” for 50% off your first two months.

Ded Cool XMilk Laundry Detergent

This might be my favorite lifestyle upgrade of the year! I immediately signed up for a subscription after two washes. The scent is subtle, slightly musky yet feminine with notes of Bergamot and Amber… the best way to describe it is a luxurious ranch home with an undercurrent of cool. I literally open the dryer door and just want to bury my face in the clean laundry it’s smells so amazing!

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