If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I love a Senreve bag.
Senreve was born when the founders found themselves in search of the perfect luxury handbag. They were seeking something that was beautiful and feminine, but also versatile enough to keep up with their everyday lives.
However, they discovered most designer bags didn’t fully consider all of these needs, so they decided to take matters into their own hands <- and boy did they nail it. I’m pretty sure I own one of each and every Senreve style at this point, including the cashmere collection that I am oh-so in love with.
The Alunna officially arrived on October 19 and to no surprise, it’s already selling out. Just like the Maestra, the Alunna boasts a structured, modern silhouette with a flap-front closure, a practical top handle, and a multi-functional design, meaning it can be worn as a crossbody or as a backpack for more hands-free carrying options.
A year ago I most likely would have said that this bag was too small for my lifestyle, but flash forward to January 2021 and this bag is really all I need when I leave the house! Handsfree is the way to be with Covid and the Alunna is the perfect bag for my everyday life (right now). iPhone, mask, hand sanitizer, cardholder and I’m good to go!
Some of my favorite Alunna details:
The Alunna features an exterior cardholder and 2 interior pockets, with a central compartment that fits up to an 8.9 in or 23 cm Kindle and an iPhone XS Max.
100% genuine Italian leather, made in Spain
You can convert it into a backpack, crossbody, and top handle bag <- it is VERY versatile
Below, I have curated a list of my personally-vetted, all-time-favorite products to buy at Sephora. They are all things that I OWN, USE, and LOVE.
I get sent a lot of products, and I trya lot of products (I have a Sephora section in my apartment). I’ve seen it all! And as always I am very thankful anytime you choose to shop with my links -> I make a small commission and it keeps KATWALKSF going.
So, without further ado, here’s my list of picks for the Sephora Savings Event.
I’d go straight to the Nécessaire – The Body Ritual Set. This set has all my Nécessaire favorites: the body wash, the body lotion, the body exfoliator, and the body serum in a travel-friendly size at a great price. An excellent introduction to the brand.
Are you suffering from dry hands thanks to the constant use of hand sanitizer? SAME. The nécessaire hand cream is THE BEST. This fast-absorbing, daily moisturizer with peptides and multi-vitamins is just what the doctor ordered!
olaplex has completely transformed my hair. Save over $24 before on the Healthy Hair Essentials set. This limited-edition kit includes a shampoo, a conditioner, a perfector, and an oil.
AQUIS-> this super light and comfortable hair towel will reduce hair drying time by up to 50 percent! You read that right! This towel is PURE magic and makes an excellent gift for that one person on your list that is impossible to shop for.
let’s talk apple cider vinegar -> the dpHue Apple Cider Vinegar Hair Rinse is a must! Say goodbye to all the gunk and grime in your hair after all the dry shampoo + products with this rinse.
KÉRASTASE Blond Absolu Heat Protecting Serum -> this is my holy grail heat protectant. This one is only for the blondes -> and I guarantee that this lightweight, heat-protecting primer will give you flawless blonde results.
followed by ->
KÉRASTASE Mousse Bouffante Volumizing Hair Mousse -> I know what is it 1983?!? I thought the same thing when my stylist told me that he was putting it in my hair, but trust and believe this is a product that you NEED. Put a golf size amount in your palm, work it in all over your hair, and this volumizing mousse plumps from your roots to your ends! It gives you flexible movement, UV protection, and heat protection with a soft feel.
Dry Shampoo -> for the days when you just don’t want to wash your hair
the Living Proof PhD Dry Shampoo Duo is a MUST! This set already sold out at Nordstrom and is an absolute YES! Snag this set for $35 (a $52 value) before the discount!
ready to REALLY splurge? this is the one sale where one Dyson item is included in the discount. the Dyson pieces normally go quickly and if they do you can always check Nordstrom Rack. They have the BEST prices on refurbished pieces from the entire collection.
I am by NO means a makeup artist but I do have a handful of VERY loyal makeup favorites that I ALWAYS snag during the sephora saving event ->
a glamsquad makeup artist suggested this primer and trust and believe me when I tell you that I love this primer! Your makeup will not move with this! OMG and they have a gift set! Get the set!
looking for full coverage foundation? head straight here
do I walk around with JUST this eyelash primer on 99% of the time? yes! hard YES. But that’s purely a user error! I love this product and it comes in a set too!
Charlotte Tilbury is my queen, icon, and legend. She takes all of my money during the sephora savings event! Here’s what I keep in my beauty bag 24/7 ->
the TOCCA Florence Rollerball is ALWAYS in my bag! Florence is a classic floral fragrance that captures your effortless charm. Inspired by the style and sophistication of the city of Paris, Florence is a chic blend of bright bergamot, lush pear, and delicate gardenia. A timeless indulgence you’ll fall in love with again and again.
throw this in your clutch or carry-on, my go-to travel fragrance!
Apparently, this hanging duffle went viral on TikTok with nearly 50,000 likes over the summer. I saw the same video on Instagram (because I’m a geriatric millennial) and thought that it was going to be a serious travel game-changer. I fired up the googler and ordered it from Nordstrom via their buy and pickup service. Love this service, hate this bag!
As you can see, when the bag is in its smallest form, it looks just like a standard duffle bag that you can carry in your hand or on your shoulder. Unfold that bad boy, and, voila, you’ve got a whole hanging wardrobe. There are two hooks so you can hang the bag in a closet — plus special pockets and compartments for shoes, clothing, and even beauty products.
This is all sounds great…until you actually try and use the bag! I’ve used this duffle on two trips now and on both trips, I was not able to properly close the bag. I am not going to sugarcoat this Béis hanging duffle review, even though I am a big fan of Shay Mitchell and her other Béis products this duffel bag just isn’t functional.
My issues with the bag:
It is impossible to pack the bag unless it is hanging up and it is still challenging to pack hanging up! If you look at photos on their social media and product pages everything in the folded clothing area is a mess and nothing is properly folded! The bag only really works when it is hanging up too! What if you get to your destination and there is nowhere to hang the bag? If that were to happen you would 100% be SOL!
The mesh and clear pockets for accessories and beauty items were a fantastic idea, but if you actually fill them up with accessories and beauty items the bag doesn’t close! If you look at the images you can see that I only had a handful of beauty items in the clear pocket and I could not shut the bag!
The hanging duffle was a great idea, but I think that it is just not a practicable bag. It’s impossible to utilize all of the details and benefits of the bag while properly closing the bag. I walked out of my hotel room in Napa with the bag half open and my beauty products busting out of the sides!
I guess we can’t believe everything that we see on TikTok!
photos were taken at the Kimpton Alton Hotel – an excellent hotel option when you visit San Francisco
I’m not sure what’s more complicated my skincare routine or my haircare routine? get comfy folks, this is a long one
If you are buying to buy one thing during the Sephora Beauty Insider sale make it the Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3. This concentrated treatment strengthens the hair from within, reduces breakage, and improves its look and feel. This product has completely transformed my hair AND in addition to the Sephora Sale (up to 20% off), Sephora is selling a limited edition 8.5 oz VALUE SIZE. Buy it ASAP -> trust and believe you will NOT regret it.
Full blog post on how Olaplex changed my hair here.
Big fan of the full product line. I wash my hair twice a week and only use OLAPLEX products.
KÉRASTASE Blond Absolu Heat Protecting Serum | this is my holy grail heat protectant. This one is only for the blondes -> and I guarantee that this lightweight, heat-protecting primer will give you flawless blonde results.
followed by
KÉRASTASE Mousse Bouffante Volumizing Hair Mousse | MOUSSE <- I know what is it 1983?!? I thought the same thing when my stylist told me that he was putting it in my hair, but trust and believe this is a product that you NEED. Put a golf size amount in your palm, work it in all over your hair, and this volumizing mousse plumps from your roots to your ends! It gives you flexible movement, UV protection, and heat protection with a soft feel.
Dry Shampoo | for the days when you just don’t want to wash your hair
Aquis | This super light and comfortable hair towel will reduce hair drying time by up to 50 percent! You read that right! This towel is PURE magic! Make it the last item you add to your basket.
What if I told you that you could score delivery from your favorite restaurants for $6.99?
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Let me introduce you to Club Feast, a new restaurant delivery subscription service based in San Francisco
(delivering to San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay, and New York City)
ClubFeast strives to increase efficiency in restaurant kitchens to ultimately provide people with delicious meals at an undeniably low price of
$6.99!
Club Feast provides affordable meals while supporting local restaurants through expanding their customer base and bringing in higher profit margins compared to other food delivery services.
One of my goals for 2021 was to work a little meal planning into my weekly schedule. I spent WAY too much money on food delivery in 2020 and it is officially time to stop giving away my hard-earned dollars because I failed to plan!
Each week I place my Club Feast order in advance and plan my grocery buy for the days that I’m not doing Club Feast.
Flybird lettuce with grilled chicken breast, avocado, radish, corn, cotija, pepitas & black beans served with lime green goddess dressing
Club Feast FAQs
How much does it cost?
The price point is $6.99 a meal (wow)!
Where does Club Feast deliver?
They currently deliver to San Francisco, South Bay, East Bay, and New York City
(and are quickly expanding to other cities).
Is there a delivery fee?
Club Feast uses a dynamic delivery model. Fees for user delivery range from $.49 – $2.50.
How does Club Feast help local restaurants?
Club Feast supports local restaurants by not charging ANY FEES to the restaurant. They work with restaurants to find meals that they can sustainably sell at the $6.99 price point (but that also means no customizations to your meals).
Sustainable?
They are sustainable and support their delivery partners by optimizing pre-planned delivery routes. They also offer delivery partners $28-$30 an hour!
Club Feast Review
save your bank account by scoring food delivery at 40% less than on-demand competitors
