May Musts

What's catching my eye for the month of May

May is arriving like a deep breath — soft light, longer days, and the subtle invitation to refresh everything: routines, wardrobes, wishlists. There’s something about this time of year that feels both aspirational and grounded — a craving for ease and a bit of renewal. The long winter is behind us, and the summer calendar hasn’t quite kicked off yet. The perfect in between.

So here it is: a considered roundup of what’s catching my eye this month.

1. The Flamingo Estate Jasmine & Rose Bath Set. The packaging is elegant and thoughtful, the scent is serene and garden-like, and it provides an immersive self-care experience. It also makes the perfect gift (last minute Mother’s Day?!).

   

2. I’ve been really drawn to the brand Chan Luu for their jewelry. They have the most unique handcrafted pieces at a great price point. I’m obsessed with these Calla Lilly Drop Earrings, the Keshi Pearl Cobra Necklace, and the Aquamarine Luna Necklace.

3. The Just a Note notebook. I need this on my desk.

   

4. The ZIIP Halo Microcurrent Facial Toning Device. I just started using this and when I do, I feel it actually working. It reportedly reduces wrinkles by 28% in 6 weeks so I am sticking with it. It also boosts collagen and instantly lifts and tightens skin. Use code CATHZIIP for 10% off.

5. Moda Operandi has so many amazing pieces right now. Sharing a few I think are perfect to carry you through Spring and Summer:

• Posse cotton maxi dress

• Posse blue linen top and matching skirt

• Baby blue tee and lounge pants

• Linen mini dress

• Off the shoulder draped maxi dress

• Phone chain (so cute for summer)

• Club moda yellow sweatshirt and matching shorts

• Malene Birger cotton maxi dress

• For home: these plates, this pillow and these notecards/envelopes

6. I am bias, but the latest G. Label pieces are truly incredible. Its impossible to chose my favorites, but if forced to: yellow cashmere sweater, powder blue cardigan, matching powder blue button down and shorts, and the Alexis short. Oh and the Sloane sweater is also on my list.

7. Toteme jersey maxi dress in yellow. I want to wear this all summer - with sandals or heels. Also this Toteme cotton midi dress.

8. Very into ballet flats. I’ve been eyeing the A. Emery ballet flats, which I have heard are insanely comfortable. Also the St. Agni flats, and I keep coming back to both these and these.

9. Comme Si shorts. These boxer shorts are so good. I love the yellow and mint color paid with a T-shirt or sweater.

10. More spring/summer dresses. This english factory striped dress, this yellow linen dress, this cotton midi dress, the Proenza kendall dress and tori knit dress. I also LOVE this J Crew dress. And this white mini dress.

11. Trench coats. I have this Zara trench (size down), but have also been eyeing this Everlane trench and this one from Jenni Kayne. Closet staples.

12. These La Ligne satin pants paired with their chocolate cashmere cardigan I wore in Chicago last week.

13. I’ve spoken about the Merit great skin instant glow serum many times. It is consistently a holy grail product, highly recommend.

14. Matching sets! Specifically this blue gingham set.

15. I am beginning to eye bathing suits. Really love this cream one. And this one piece.

    

16. LL Bean Boat and Tote. I wear my all white (size medium, long straps) daily.

17. All things House of Dagmar. Specifically this cream dress.

18. This set of blue and pink plates.

    

19. Doen, always. I love the Georgene dress and Coralie dress. And the kid’s Sebastiane skirt and Evy top, my heart.

20. Lastly, can someone tell me if the Dr. Diamond’s skincare is worth the hype? I am so intrigued, but have yet to pull the trigger.

I love the joy of the hunt, so let me know if there is anything else you are searching for! Here you can find a full roundup of May Must Haves.

xo