AUGUST MONTH IN CURATION 2025
This month, I’ve been thinking about chic sleek pieces that elevate your look, your life and your home. Between recording episodes, client work, and Pilates classes, I’ve found pockets of inspiration that I couldn’t wait to share. Here are a few things I’ve been loving lately — quick, beautiful, and worth your time.
Laloush - I love this local brand for their effortless yet sexy designs, that offer a timeless look you can style in a million different ways and it will just keep getting better
Ariika - A simple dinner set is essential and Ariika x Fathy Mahmoud collection is perfect for daily use adding a touch of elegance to your table with no fuss.
By Karen Wazen - These Carolyn shades by Karen Wazen come is so many cute colors and act as the perfect spring/summer to fall/winter essential with their slim and sleek frame.
Humanity Code - Usually you would never catch me in pink, but this HC set was irresistible from the perfect shade of pink to the cut.
The Good Ritual - I bought a set from them and it truly caught my eye as having the perfect mix between great quality and proper fit. I’ve worn this set countless times since.
MOC Belts - Nothing beats a statement piece and these belts are IT.
Perlita - There is a certain charm about a beaded bag and this style is perfect for every season but I would go for the white or chocolate brown for FW.
Masters Cakes & Co - A gorgeous cake will take your hosting skills to another level and these are some of the best I’ve seen!
Kika - A little boho, a little dreamy, this brand truly represents the free spirited girl
Huda Beauty - This would not be a curation by Nour Hassan with mentioning Huda Beauty and if you follow me on TikTok you already know that her liners - specifically “warm brown’ - are my holy grail desert island product.
Cult of Coquette - A new discovery for me is this brand and its incredible styles that actually look both timeless and innovative at the same time. The perfect piece to tie together an outfit.
MY TOP CURATED PICKS THIS MONTH
Rarely do I find a new perfume brand that makes me feel it’s worth switching from my very specific curated selection of perfumes that I LOVE, which I can also share with you guys at some point. This brand however was worth the splurge, it’s a Korean brand called Born To Stand Out and this specific scent DRUNK LOVERS is to die for. A sexy and delicious blend of red berries and boozy cognac, with slightly earthy patchouli, spice, amber and warm woods. This was an absolutely elite discovery, but since I don’t gatekeep, and similar to my previous predictions like ON Running shoes, this brand will be the next major niche perfume brand.
I was never a watch girl until I met the Tank. If you’re looking for the perfect feminine watch that translates seamless from night to day. This watch is available in stainless steel with leather straps and steel options. I love the square shape and demure aesthetic. It’s the perfect quartz watch.
I was first introduced to this brand through men’s swimwear, which I think MC2 do better than anyone else, but recently I fell in love with their raffia bags. Not the towel bags, not the small clutches or the Fiorucci collaboration but specifically the raffia bag. They’re perfect for summer and fall.
BONUS PICK: THE DAILY STOIC BY RYAN HOLIDAY
This book is for those who feel like they want to learn more but ‘‘don’t have the time”, of course we all have the time but I’llget into that on another day. I love the daily lessons, the stoic mindset and Ryan’s curation of all the stoic content into this one refined bible-style book. It lives on my bedside table.
From the Podcast:
🎙 Nour Monday Monologue [MM]: Level Up Your Life Pt.2 and Become Magnetic — In this solo episode, I share the counterintuitive strategies that helped me truly level up—starting with why subtraction, not addition, leads to growth. From leaving events early (my “LIFO” method) to curating a digital space that serves your vision—not your social circle—you’ll learn how to protect your energy, master deep work, and say “no” without guilt.
“For every look there is a season; and for every season a strategy.”
