SUNDAY BITES 0018

Swimsuits for Moms Who Love Pasta More Than Pilates, Sheer Essentials, & other ways to look richer than you feel

Housekeeping notes:

• One of my fave newsletters (subscribe if you PLAYDATE) featured me for Mother's Day—check it HERE. Also, LA moms, this newsletter is the ultimate hack: a brilliant weekly roundup of things to do with your kiddos. Honestly, genius.

• MinniStyleMag asked for my Parenting Do’s and Don’ts—peek at them HERE if you dare.

• A friend kindly reminded me that I'm destined for eternal B-list grandma status (gasp!) simply because I'll be the paternal grandmother. Is there a loophole here? Someone send help—currently spiraling.

• On a totally unrelated note, I braved NYC with both kids in tow (full disclosure: the nanny tagged along). Shockingly, it was incredible? Exhausting, sure, but genuinely amazing. Here’s what I learned:

  • Phoenix, my 1-year-old, basically came alive—probably overstimulated in the best way possible. He even started crawling properly, despite our pediatrician's melodramatic insistence on physical therapy. Glad I trusted my gut on this one.

  • NYC cabs? Absolute nightmare. Drivers are total assholes, people couldn’t care less about your offspring, and I swear Atlas narrowly escaped getting clipped at least five times. Harrowing.

  • Night flights are officially the move. My 3-year-old, Atlas, is perfectly content zoning out to screen time for hours, but Phoenix (bless him) gets restless quickly and TV loses its charm fast. Lesson learned—night flights forever.

  • May in NYC hits the sweet spot—even with the occasional drizzle, the weather was lovely, and the crowds weren't horrific.

  • The classics didn’t disappoint: Central Park (the zoo is delightfully low-key), the American Museum of Natural History, The Whitney, FAO Schwarz—and honestly, just wandering around Manhattan is enough adventure for little ones.

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WATCH:

The Room Next Door—honestly, not sure how I managed to listen on the flight with two screaming kids, but it was a JOY. Who knew death could be this chic?

LISTEN:

“4 Signs of Emotionally Immature Parents & How to Heal”

READ:

• “everyone is sexy and no one is erotic” by elle jones

• “How to Get Your Toddlers & Preschoolers Hooked on Books” by Cadence Roosevelt

• “ Social media is destroying your relationship” by k&m

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Things I Got and LOVED:

• THIS skirt is more than half off and it's GOOD—pair it with an oversized men’s shirt and flip-flops for the day, or a cute cardigan and heels for nighttime. Done.

• Baby scratches are no joke—THIS stick foundation is literally the only reason I don't look like I've been mauled by a tiny Edward Scissorhands.

• THIS milk serum literally saved my NYC trip. Random rain usually turns my hair super frizzy—not anymore.

• I’m famously disorganized and decidedly not domestic, BUT THESE have me feeling like Martha Stewart (at least in my head)

• Love the new THE ROW flip-flops but gagging at the $690 price? These dupes are eerily identical. Not typically a dupe enthusiast, but sometimes logic wins.

• Side note My dream bag is 40% OFF. Hear me out—I know it’s expensive, but she's really perfect.

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I'm heading to Palm Springs next week, and with temperatures hitting 100 degrees, let the summer shopping spree officially begin.

"Swimsuits That Hide the Fact I've Had Two Kids (and Zero Gym Motivation)"

Yes, I've lost weight, but let’s keep it real—there's still plenty of flab happening. So until I either miraculously discover exercise or get a mommy makeover, my stomach is strictly off-limits for beach viewings. Here are some options for the meantimime

Maygel Coronel rose swimsuit, SAME white contrast swimsuit, ERES classic strapless, Isa Boulder braided swimsuit, Mango pink contrast swimsuit, Attico zebra swimsuit, Mango red swimsuit.

Frankies Bikinis light blue suit, Hunza Pink suit, Simkhai red suitt, Oseree crystal suit, Eterne black suit

“A BAG GUARANTEED TO START & END CONVERSATIONS”

TOP HAT Straw Bag

"Chan Lulu: Vacation Picks for When You Want to Look Richer Than You Feel"

But seriously—how have I only just discovered this brand? It’s like that cool girl in high school who somehow aced everything effortlessly: functional, reasonably priced, and standout pieces

Bubble skirt, Knit Tunic,Lilac Tunic, Fisherman Shorts

“BATEAU CLASSIC REMIXED”

Moda Operandi x MATTEAU Breton top - theres something irresistible about the baby pink color.

“Sheer Genius: When you want to show some skin but not all your secrets”

VeniceW Minidress, Dries Van Noten Heels, J.Crew Skirt, Dries van Noten Bralette, WithJean skirt, Mango top, J.Crew pants, Collina Strada dress, Acne top, J.Crew Sheer Espadrilles.

ok thats all for today - somehow its 3 am - which means I will have to wake up in 3 hours, pray for me!

Besos,

Victoria

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