Weekend Reading, 7.19.25
So many fun links to share this week. Puberty, meet perimenopause (deeply relatable!). Salads to make, a trip I want to take, mojito pops! Plus the usual shopping finds, home tours, book lists, and more.
Of Note
Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue
The year is 2006. I’ve just moved to New York and am working as an ABM (assistant brand manager; P&G had an acronym for everything!) for P&G’s prestige fragrance division. And this is my signature scent. It’s light and fresh, easy to wear, and perfect for my lifestyle as I go into an office every day.
Colorful Style Under $200
A bold and colorful round-up of summer fashion staples; all under $200. I want it all; especially the jewelry and that red dress!
Blue & White
Last year in Harbor Island, my chic friend Jackie was wearing this gorgeous Fanm Mon dress. It stopped me in my tracks. I had to have it, so I copied her–a year later! I have to say, had I seen it on the website, I would have passed by it . . . I think it looks so much better without the belt, which is how Jackie styled hers.
Of Note
Cyklar Glycolic Acid Body Spray Review
In today’s edition of “Things Grace bought because of an Instagram advertisement” (this isn’t a real column, but maybe it should be), we have Cyklar. Ads for this glycolic acid body spray were following me around everywhere, promising to give me “dolphin skin.” But do I really want dolphin skin??
