Alexandra Conn

This is my closet MVP list—pieces I’ve reworn so often they probably qualify for benefits. My work style leans basic and neutral (think: easy trousers, oversized button-downs, no chaos), but for everything else I’m trendier and a little more playful. I’m extremely guilty of fast fashion—and for the sake of the planet and my own image, I’m trying (really trying) to do better. These are the pieces I actually wear, rewear, and send unsolicited links about.

Products I actually use—and re-buy—because they work, do not irritate my sensitive skin, and do not waste my time. Mostly fragrance-free, always tested on me (never just hyped online). Think calming, hydrating, and low-drama formulas that make your skin look better without making your routine complicated.

My current rotation of beauty products that actually deliver—makeup, fragrance, and whatever else I’m reaching for lately. These are the things that make getting ready feel less like a chore and more like a main character moment. Nothing overhyped, just what works.

I’ve been a Cape and Maine girl my whole life, but I started coming to Nantucket regularly last summer—and immediately got the hype. This list is a mix of classics and new favorites: beaches, food, drinks, and all the little spots that made me fall in love with the island. Tourist? Sure. But a well-fed, well-sunscreened one.