11.9.26
Everything I Read in October 2026
This was a solid month of reading. To be totally honest, I really struggled through Taipei Story. I love R.F. Kuang, so I kept going, but I kind of wish I didn’t now. The plot just wasn’t interesting to me (to be clear, I think it would be for many people!). That book put me in a little bit of a rut, and I must have DNF’d at least five books before finding something I liked. Once I got out of my rut, I found some real gems this month. Bad Words was the book that pulled me out of my reading slump. It was a joy to read (it took the “enemies to lovers” trope to extremes!), and Fallow was satirical and totally unputdownable. If you’re in a book club, make this your next book pick and thank me afterward. Plus a couple of Freida McFadden novels to soothe my soul when I was feeling stressed. For me, the combination of simple writing and an ultra-twisty plot is a home run when I just want to disassociate from work for a little bit!
Weekend Reading 10.31.26
Did Substack fix the Internet? Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick’s gorgeous home. The ten best new books of the month. Why creatine is becoming a staple in women’s wellness. Fashion girl Halloween costumes and horror films to stream this weekend. Bucket list destinations! How to “microdose” sequins. Plus the usual shopping finds and loads more. Enjoy this week’s list. xx
Late Fall Wedding Guest Edit
This collage makes me want to get dressed up and go somewhere! I have a few events coming up this month that I’m really looking forward to. A black-tie gala next week, a reception celebrating one of my favorite artists, the Charleston Literary Festival and its surrounding parties, and a fun dinner with the Dôen team. I can’t wait to put on a pretty dress. Meanwhile, if you have a fall wedding or special event, here are a few thought starters for what to wear. I’m really loving the pouch trend. This is nothing new; I have a million of them, but a few that really struck my fancy recently are this J. Lowery pouch (I love the shape; it’s short and chubby and holds everything!), this one from Reformation, and this one from Maria de la Rosa — the beaded fringe, omg. A silky (or satin) dress, a low mule… that’s the formula!
The Wednesday Ten, No. 27
Every Wednesday, I’ll bring you a list of ten things that I think you should know about. I’m excited for this. I often stumble across something interesting and will share it to Instagram, but it has no real place to live. Maybe it’s a new launch, a really great podcast episode . . . maybe it’s an independent designer, an artist, or a must-have shopping find. It will be a different mix every week. You can read last week’s installment here.
Styling Last Week’s Best-Sellers, Vol. 26
Every week on Instagram, I share the previous week’s best-selling products. You can always see those collections saved here on my ShopMy Page. It’s fun to see what pieces resonate most with you. To build on our weekly best-sellers series, we added a styling element. Each Monday, I will choose three of the previous week’s favorite styles and show you how I would style them. I hope this provides some fun inspiration. Today, we are styling the amazingly affordable Anthro taffeta pants, this gorgeous tie-waist jacket (I still can’t get over the under $150 price), and this extremely chic (and well-priced) tassel necklace from Tuckernuck. (Don’t sleep on Tuckernuck jewelry!)
Weekend Reading 10.24.26
How to preserve your social battery. Is the highest form of luxury being unreachable? How to stop overgiving. Some absolutely stunning home tours. The best feminist thrillers and some hot new romance novels that came out. Gifts for cats, shops worth traveling for, a hopeful take on reading, and — are we in a reading monoculture? Emma Grede’s money advice, loads of shopping finds, and more. Enjoy
