January 2021 Purchases - Initial Impressions (Pact, Everlane, Twig Razor, Brooklinen, Quince, Levoit)

January 2021 Purchases - Initial Impressions (Pact, Everlane, Twig Razor, Brooklinen, Quince, Levoit, Clean Faced Cosmetics)

2/2/2021

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Pact Organic Cotton Stretch Fit Long Sleeve Tees - White & Black

Pact Organic Cotton Stretch Fit Long Sleeve Tee Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

Shop organic cotton basics for the whole family + bed and bath here • First time ordering from Pact? get 20% off here

I purchased these two long sleeve organic cotton tops (white and black) as wardrobe basics for my capsule wardrobe from Pact. Pact is a great place to find organic cotton basics at an approachable price.

First Impressions: I’m not in love with the fit of the organic cotton stretch fit long sleeve tees from pact, primarily the way they sit on my neck/shoulders. I’m not sure if it’s a sizing thing or a design thing. I was between XS and S in the sizing chart and went with XS because I wanted a snugger fit. The fit otherwise is fine, so I am wondering if the Small would have fit better around the neck and shoulders? These foundational pieces I primarily plan to use for layering, making the 100% perfect fit less of a priority. I'm curious to see how the fit will be over time!

These tees are 93% organic cotton and 7% Elastane. I can definitely feel the difference between the fabric in this shirt and my original pact purchase (read about them here and 1 year update here).

TIP: Wearing a lightweight, fitted shirt as a base layer can both aid in keeping you warm in the cool months and simultaneously preserve the life of your other garments such as cashmere sweaters (here or here), silk blouses (like this one or this one), and even cotton sweaters! The inner most layer can absorb any sweat etc. from your body and minimize the frequency of washes needed for your investment pieces!

Overall Rating 4/5 - These tees definitely serve the purpose I bought them for and will be worn well.
Would be a 5/5 if the fit was better on me!

Pact Organic Cotton Stretch Fit Long Sleeve Tee Review

Shop organic cotton basics for the whole family + bed and bath here • First time ordering from Pact? get 20% off here

Everlane 40 Hour Flat

Full review here.

Recently realized mycapsule wardrobe has two obvious footwear gaps - a light colored flat and a black flat, both for primary use with dress clothes. I snagged a pair of leather pointed toe flats from everlane totally unexpectedly in their year-end sale.

Initial Impressions: Fab purchase. I think they will last for years, the toe box is wider than most point toe shoes, and I’ve already worn them >12 times in less than 2.5 weeks.

Overall Rating 5/5
Everlane 40 hour flat review

Everlane 40 Hour Flat, reg $118, sale $59

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Everlane Cotton Crew Sweater

Full review here. (soon!)

I was looking for a light colored sweater to replace a taupe turtleneck I had been wearing for years after receiving as a hand-me-down from a friend (ie. it had a long, long life and it was time.)

I don’t think this Everlane sweater is the perfect replacement, but I do think it’s a good addition to my capsule wardrobe. I’ve worn it at least 4 times in 2.5 weeks. The fit is good. I wish it was a little denser of a knit as you can definitely see a bit through the knit whether it's bra lines or a cami or other undershirt and that kind of bugs me although pretty common for a light colored top.

Overall Rating 4/5 so far.

Everlane Cotton Crew Sweater Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

Everlane Cotton Crew Sweater, reg $50

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Brooklinen Waffle Towel Set

Full review here.

Brooklinen Waffle Bath Towels, Hand Towels, and Wash Cloths in white. Love that they are OEKO-TEX certified! The towels feel durable and the waffle is nice both functionally and aesthetically.

Tip: Remember to dry on lowest setting/air fluff if you can’t lay flat to dry. I forgot and now the trim of my towels is puckered. No big deal, but kind of a bummer.

Overall Rating: So far 4.5/5

Brooklinen Waffle Towel Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

Brooklinen Waffle Towel Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

Brooklinen Waffle Bath Towels, from $49

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Quince Waffle Towel Set

Full Review here

I thought I would compare another waffle towel set on the market and snagged the waffle bath towels and hand towels from Quince. No wash cloths available at this time. They are light and springy and absorbent. Organic Turkish cotton.

Overall Rating So far 5/5

Quince Waffle Towel Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

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Quince Waffle Towel Review - TDF Life & Style Blog

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Twig Razor by Leaf Shave

Full Review here

I guess I didn’t actually purchase this in January. I ordered this on Kickstarter ages ago and finally got the finished product in January. Great addition to my low waste bathroom set up (read here) and I’m stoked I haven’t cut myself at all yet!! Really happy with this single blade safety razor set for plastic free shaving!!

Overall Rating 5/5

Twig Razor Review by Leaf Shave

Twig Razor by Leaf Shave Kit, $91

Levoit Air Purifier

We recently added this air purifier to our bedroom and decided to add another one in our office since we’re spending so much time at home now. We ordered this one. Are air purifiers worth it? If you don’t mind white noise, they are definitely nice to have as they really keep air circulating and clean. If you have a small space that gets stuffy quickly, it's really helpful!

Overall Rating: 5/5
Levoit Air Purifier Review

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Pact Men’s Soft Spun V Neck Shirts & Cotton Knit Boxers

Snagged some replacement V neck tees from Pact and some of their cotton knit boxers for my husband. I'll share any feedback he has in time.

He is comparing these to the Amazon Goodthreads Slim Fit "Perfect V Neck" shirts he's been wearing for a couple years and really likes.
Pact Soft Spun V Neck review Pact Cotton Knit Boxer Review

Pact Men's Soft Spun Organic Cotton V Neck Shirt Review

Pact Men's Soft Spun V Neck Shirt, $30

Pact Knit Boxers, $14

Shop organic cotton basics for the whole family + bed and bath here • First time ordering from Pact? get 20% off here

Clean Faced Cosmetics Cake Mascara and Zero Waste Eyeliner

Full review here.

TLDR: Love the idea of the cake mascara and zero waste eyeliner - better ingredients and less waste, but for every day I dont have the patience!
I did find some tips to help with application which are in the review.

I hope with time and more practice I can implement this, but in the mean time...

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Clean Faced Cosmetics Zero Waste Vegan Black Mascara Review

Clean Faced Cosmetics Zero Waste Vegan Black Cake Mascara, $16.99

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Clean Faced Cosmetics Zero Waste Vegan Black Eyeliner, $16.99

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Pacifica Stellar Gaze Mascara Supernova

As mentioned above, I was struggling with the new cake mascara and for rushed mornings I just wanted an easy mascara to use with an improvement in ingredients.

I've heard a lot about Pacifica Stellar Gaze Mascara for several years, so I just snagged a tube and I'm grateful for the ease-of-use!

Pacifica Stellar Gaze Mascara Review

This was a purchase heavy month especially after hardly buying anything extra during 2020, but looking back I feel really good about these buys! My goal is to really refine my wardrobe this year, keep auditing and filling specific gaps, so when it’s safe to get back out there and to travel again, I’ll have everything all set and I will have had fun doing it! See more of the capsule wardrobe journey here!