Weekend Reading
How a toxic self-promotion method with a funny name has taken over your feed. (Yahoo!)
Move Over, Girls Dinner. Kibble Boy has arrived. (The New York Times – gift link)
But he is your husband. (CNN – warning: SA)
Ruggable has introduced their outdoor rugs as wellthis is my current favorite. BTW code ALISON15 gets you 15% off!
Your Photos Probably Give You Your Location. Here’s How To Stop That. (Wired)
There’s No Shame in Going Back. (Anne & Carlos)
You sawRothy came out with espadrilles?
Kind of like $1.8 billion that forgot what it was for. (I’m not sorry about Substack)
All the Birds Didn’t Fail Because of the Product. It Failed Because Sustainability Wasn’t The Brand. (Camille Moore via Substack)
How does AI fit in?The New York Times. (Atlantic gift link)
Have you tried anyonethis silk cami? It looks so perfect…
In defense of ‘millennial feminism’ AND ‘Gen Z feminism’. (Spitfire News)
The AtlanticDelivering Maritime Journalism on a Three-Year Cruise Ship Partnership. (AdWeek)
Pointelle knits are greattrend this springand summer;this shellagainthis cardiganThey are beautiful and the price is fantastic.
The full network of clitoral nerves has been mapped for the first time. (Guardian)
I am surprised; I especially want to try the watermelon flavor!
Oprah Winfrey’s Sánchezing. (I Say This With Love for Substack)
what ifYour white jeans are stain resistantand does it fit well?
Bank of America to Pay $72.5 Million to Settle Epstein Victims’ Lawsuit. (The New York Times – gift link)
Style Inspo & Sale Alert
Banana Republic Factoryyou havethe entire site is 50-70% off for its spring celebration. Although I focus on women’s fashion, this is an auction to check out any of the people you wear in your lifemen’s clothingbecause, IMO, the men’s department is the same as the women’s department. And speaking of women…
a cardigan|striped tank|sweater shell|pants|shorts|a skirt|belt|and earrings|shoes|get dressed|a bag
I have shared before howI am a fan of Banana Republic Factoryand I think this label does Spring/Summer fashion very well. A few pieces I liked I saw as a small capsule:
- Red barn looks great with white, black, olive, navy, and denim and really pops.
- Tie the cardigan around the shoulder or waist of the dress
- Pair the twins with pants, shorts, or a skirt
- The shell alone and any pieces, but especially the skirt
- You probably already own a black tank or tee; add in black pants with brown shoes and a belt and gold earrings and you have a casual look that is elevated this summer.
- Brown accessories with black and black stripes are a very modern touch; consider trying this for your own wardrobe this season!
IJ. Crew Factoryyou have50% off sitewide. This includes beautiful lavender pantsPost Thursday!
If you did not benefit from the latest product sales,The End of the Worldsyou have40% off full price styles and 60% off clearancewith promo code SUNDRES. This sale will end on Sunday. And for those who are frustrated that my colorful shirt wasn’t part of the final promo,this is the time!
Ann Tayloris having its Spring Into Something New sale40% off your purchase and an additional 15% off purchases of $175+until Sunday. My options?This is an amazing dress(substitute a metal belt for self, obi, or leave it loose),this wonderful dress(timeless, IMO),this dress(love the color),this dress(so beautiful, looks like it came off a fancy label),this dress(to my closest lovers), andthis blouse(with wide leg jeans, linen pants, and a midi skirt or pencil skirt…).
THE LOFTyou have50% off with free shipping. In the Facebook community, there was a discussion about theLOFT Versa crepe collectioncontrasting pieces with old-school Express suiting or a matte sweater. I would agree; wrinkle resistant, machine washable, and I get TTS runs (I wear 16P in pants and don’t need to chew them up with sneakers).
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I know I’m not the only one who feels like she needs to step up her graphic t-shirt game for the warmer weather. While classic graphic tees continue to be popular (messages, bands, regions), there is a big trend towards all-over prints. These look great under suits, paired with themcolored pantswhite jeans and shorts, and I love wearing those comfortable stretchy-waisted linen pants when it’s hot.
For those stuck with corny floral tees due to size and/or budget, this might give you a bad back. But 2026’s graphic tees are more creative (see the Monet-inspired one below), made from more refined fabrics (many are mesh, too) and have a better fit. I’ve linked eight that caught my eye above, but I’ve collected a few more in the carousel below and insideMy Store My Store:
See/Hear/Read
In 2021, HBO is launching a mini-seriesChannel eleven. I watched it, even though it was focused on a pandemic and we as a world were in a crisis of COVID. It was great, I loved it, and when I shared my love so many of you told meit was necessaryreading the book it was based on.
So, when I got my audiobook out and nothing I was holding on to was found on Libby, I searched and found the audiobookChannel elevenwas available. The 2014 novel by Emily St. John Mandel Set after a flu pandemic ravages the globe, it’s not your typical nightmare-inducing story. This does not existThe Last of Usand while the concept is scary, the novel is simply beautiful. I still love the miniseries, similar but not exactly. But this book… was as good as you told me it was.
In front of the TV, we are watchingPerfect Womenon Apple TV. Starring Kerry Washington, Elizabeth Moss, and Kate Mara, the story of three women who have been best friends since college but due to tragedy, realize they may not be as close as they thought.
This show isn’t perfect, but because it’s not perfect (one new episode a week and at the time of this writing only four have dropped), I don’t know if this is intended. But Washington’s character is horrible, Moss’s character is horrible, and Mara’s character feels unnaturally complex. But I can’t stop watching it and I can’t wait to see what happens next.
Washington’s character’s wardrobe I think is supposed to be weirdly creative but it always feels… off. Like too much money and not enough style, or like being a kookier type of person. Moss’s character feels too free and that bothers me because I usually like the way she plays her role. Mara’s character was developed in the latest episode and she leaves me… confused. But again, I’m surprised, and my husband loves it (he can’t remember the name and calls the showBad Friends).
For Your Entertainment
Michelle Buzz and Lance Shipp used to write songs for artists like Katy Perry, Calvin Harris, and Britney Spears. Although sometimes it was good, they often felt artistically depressed. They decided to band together and form Haute & Freddy, a group with a musical look and a fictional backstory. Haute and Freddy share that in the 18th century, the two were part of a circus troupe. One day, they upset the music director and had to run away. Their theatrics extend to their audiences, who they call their Royal Court and are known to have floats and balloons at their shows.
The costumes are amazing, but so is the music. Their album, BigIt’s a shameit has a great sound throughout and has been compared to both ’80s synth pop groups and a performance that doesn’t go overboard a la Chappell Roan. Regarding the album, they shared in a press release: “A great shameit’s all the subtle, over-the-top parts of us that we thought we had to hide, on full display, like a flawless shiny plate where the shimmier is said to be looking straight at the one person in the room who’s snickering.” One of the latest songs from this album is “Hysteria for women,” and I think it’s definitely worth a listen:
