Rebecca | Midsize Fashion Guru

Trendy, flattering, and built for bodies that live in the real world. This list is for the girls who fall somewhere between sample size and plus—who love a trend but don’t love when it’s designed for bodies that don’t resonate with them. These are summer pieces I’m actually reaching for whether I’m heading to dinner, running errands, or sweating through a rooftop moment in NYC. Think breezy silhouettes, waist-snatching details, and just enough trend to feel fresh.

For the ones who crave salt over sugar, garlic over frosting, and will always order the olives. This is for my savory girls (or guys)! Those who live for a moody pasta, prefer their cocktails dirty, and treat anchovies like gold. From cult-favorite kitchen staples to NYC spots that get it, these are the things that define my savory girl lifestyle.

Not sponsored—yet. These are the products sitting at the top of my wishlist. I’m talking formulas that feel expensive, packaging that belongs on a marble vanity, and beauty staples I’ve been eyeing forever. Some are cult faves, some are under-the-radar—but every single one is “add to cart” energy.

To be real—finding the right nude when you’re a brown-skinned girl is a journey. I’ve tried the ones that washed me out, the ones that looked like concealer (yikes), and the ones that just didn’t hit. This list is for my fellow melanin-rich babes who want a nude lip that actually complements—not competes with—our skin tone. Think: rich browns, pinky-browns, peachy-nudes, and glosses that give that girl energy without trying too hard and without needing lip-liner. All tested, all loved, all brown-girl approved.