The List: Luxe Books, Fall Looks, and Skincare Saviors.

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Hi friends!

I’m deep in prep for our anniversary event, fashion week, and other September events. But a few noteworthy things have danced across my desk that I want to share with you before I swan dive back into prep mode. I haven’t even changed out of my pajamas (they’re Lake) yet; it’s a goblin mode day. Onward!

What I picked up from the TASCHEN sale: Walton Ford // Peter Beard // Gio Ponti // Helmut Newton // Annie Leibovitz

1. It is well-documented that I am a book junkie, and TASCHEN is one of my favorite places to get a fix. They do a monster sale (like 75% off!) every couple of years to clear their shelves. It kicks off today! If you, too, love a sexy, hefty, glossy tome, now’s your moment.

2. I went into Sofie Pavitt’s studio this week for a facial, and it flew by SO quickly because we were chitchatting like crazy the whole time. She sent me home with her Benzoyl Peroxide Mask, which she instructed me to do just along my chin and jawline in a very thin layer for only ten minutes. She was exactly correct; it zapped all that texture in one use. It's such a distinct difference that I’m making it a weekly staple. Her product line is seriously so impressive and efficacious; if you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend starting with her cleanser and Nice Ice and going from there. And if you have acne-prone skin, her Mandelic Acid Serum is a cult hit for a reason.

3. somsack sikhounmuong did his big one with this red waxed cotton barn jacket, dropping at Alex Mill during the first week of September. I am probably not supposed to share this quite yet (sorry, AM team, forgive me?), but it’s just so freakin’ GOOD that I thought I’d give you all something to look forward to.

4. I went to the U.S. Open with Moet & Chandon yesterday—make no mistake, I WILL hoe for a brand that sends me to the Open in a suite—and I saw a lot of good looks around Arthur Ashe. There’s been a noticeable uptick in fashion consciousness from last year’s crowd. I need to return for some cultural excavation to report on the full breadth. Still, I saw many fresh blowouts, designer white shirt dresses, nice ball caps, Oliver Peoples sunglasses, and Onitsuka Tigers. The men were on their watch games, too. It was sweltering hot; I’m glad I drenched my face in setting spray prior.

5. We’ve been discussing U Beauty in our Chat recently and all agree we love this stuff. This is a reminder that they gave us 20% off with code JESS20.

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6. Here are just a few things I’m looking at for fall:

The Row jacket // Juju Vera earrings // Le Set leggings (also love these slim High Sports) // Naghedi tote // The Row sweater // Jil Sander heels

Malene Birger coat // Guest in Residence cardigan // Bottega Veneta clutch on chain // Prada flats // Kallmeyer shorts

The Row jacket // Toteme sunglasses // Khaite ear cuff // Coperni rain boots // The Row clutch // The Row loafers // Toteme scarf sweater

The Row coat // Donni t-shirt // FRAME jeans (also have and love these) // Starling signet ring // Lisa Eisner earrings // Sophie Buhai hair claw // The Row sandals

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7. My old pal Mignonne Gavigan sent over some goodies the other week. If you’ve been around since The Love List 1.0, you know I’ve been talking about her jewelry since 2015! Another little goodie code, JESS15, should you feel inclined to shop. I like these little earrings.

8. We’ve been working out the table setting for our anniversary dinner with our friends at Raf’s and ShopMy, and I thought these Dear Annabelle place cards were a trip — so now I’ve assigned all of our dinner guests superlatives. These place card holders make equally cheeky bedfellows.

Talk soon!