March Hits

A few of my favorite things and moments of the month

March was a mix of movement and reflection. I bounced between cities, collaborated on a dream project and leaned into little rituals that kept me grounded. As always, I am sharing the moments, pieces and ideas that stood out—plus a few things I’m loving and leaving behind as we head into April.

Here’s what I was up to…

• I feel incredibly lucky to have met and worked with the team at Ralph Lauren. They’re expanding their vintage collection and seasonal drops, and reached out to feature me as both a collector and longtime lover of the brand. We spent two days shooting together, and I can’t wait to share more in May. For now, here’s a preview of what we created—naturally, I’m wearing all RL.

  

• While I love the energy of New York City, I’m a ranch girl at heart. Going to the rodeo has always been a favorite tradition, so I spent a weekend in Texas attending back-to-back nights of the legendary Houston Rodeo. If there’s one thing I’d recommend, it’s going. Long live cowboys (and baby goats).

  

• To top off an already unforgettable month, I joined my family in Scottsdale, AZ to celebrate my dad’s birthday. We spent the week eating, shopping, and soaking up the sun. I made sure to stop by a few of my favorite spots: Vintage by Misty, To Be Continued, Mavericks, Sanctuary Hotel, Legacy Galleries, and The Global Ambassador.

Favorite find of the month…

I remember the debut of Chanel’s Pre-Fall 2014 Paris-Dallas collection like it was yesterday. I was a junior in college when the Paris-based house brought a Western-infused runway show to Dallas—a bold move, and one that felt close to home. I was obsessed with the details: tooled leather, engraved silver, sheriff star buttons, fringe, and Pendleton-inspired fabrics—all woven into the brand’s iconic silhouettes with Karl Lagerfeld’s signature flair.

I was studying abroad in Italy at the time, often walking past the Chanel store and eyeing the collection I couldn’t yet afford. I did buy my mom a silk scarf from it—adorned with cowboy boots. Since then, I’ve kept a close eye on the secondhand market. This month, I finally scored my first Boy Bag from the collection. I can’t wait to style it for years to come—maybe next year at the rodeo?

Vintage pieces I’m not buying, but you should!

1. Dolce & Gabbana Gown 2. Pierre Cardin Shift Dress 3. Vintage Straw Hat 4. Chanel Paris-Dallas 2014 Fringe Bag 5. Christian Dior Fall 1999 Fur Pantsuit 6. Chanel Fall 2017 Glitter Boots 7. Ralph Lauren Purple Label Tie-Dye Dress

What I’m loving…

• Diary of a CEO podcast ft. Jefferson Fisher, a litigation lawyer who breaks down how to communicate more effectively in life, work, and relationships. One standout line? “Never set out to win an argument, because oftentimes when you win an argument, you lose the relationship.” A simple but important reminder—and such a worthwhile listen.

• My dear friend suggested keeping a running note in my phone titled “Good Things Are Happening to Me,” where I write down one positive thing every day. It’s become a great habit and an even better place to revisit when I need a little perspective.

• I’m working on a new section for the Vintage Grace website where I’ll offer a small selection of personal pieces—both vintage and contemporary—for sale. I often wear things once (or not at all) before sending them to a resale company, but I’d love to share them with you all directly instead. Thoughts?

Ins & Outs: April Edition

IN:

• Vintage Ralph Lauren (every month, let’s be honest)

• Bolo ties

• Wearing the same outfit three days in a row (because it works)

• Vintage hats

• Slow mornings, fast decisions

• Being slightly unavailable

OUT:

• Basic outfits

• Doing things just to “stay relevant”

• Suitcases on the bed

• Filler words

• “What if” energy

Thanks for reading my March recap. Hope your month was full of the right kind of chaos—here’s to an even better April.

Chandler xx