Weekend Reading, 4.19.25

Happy weekend! I hope you had a great week. This week felt a lot more balanced than last week, which was nice. A special dinner with my dad, a night out with a few friends, and lots of work! The weather is glorious right now, so I plan to spend as much time outdoors as possible. I’m hosting a small Easter brunch for my family on Sunday. So excited to set a pretty table and have that time with my family. Whatever you’re up to, I hope it’s great!

I enjoyed reading through Time’s list of the 100 most influential people.

Pretty sure this is my ideal summer dress.

In fun bookish news, McNally Jackson is starting a festival! (Vulture)

Architectural Digest covered the Printemps store, which I still can’t stop thinking about. A must if you’re in New York.

A super pretty lace top at a great price.

The best Easter recipes (NYT Cooking)

I love the details on this cute little mini shirt dress. The stripes, too!

How to style a mantel. (Vogue)

I loved this post from Blair about the fifteen things she’s learned over fifteen years of content creation. (Atlantic-Pacific)

If you are looking for a dupe of the Ilia skin tint, this under $20 option is incredibly similar.

Dumbledore and others are cast for ‘Harry Potter’ TV series (NY Times, gift link)

I’ve been wearing these BaubleBar turquoise huggies on repeat. Perfect for everyday.

What to watch if your favorite shows have just ended (Vulture)

20 romance novels to read this year. (Marie Claire)

These J.Crew sandals came in the mail this week and they’re absolutely perfect.

A longer read, but brilliant: A Surprising Route to the Best Life Possible (NY Times, gift link)

This broderie vest top is so pretty!

How to find your personal style in fashion shows. (The Cut)

The 10 most anticipated films coming out of Cannes 2025. (W)

This sunny yellow Dôen dress feels like a must-have to me.

A defense against gaslighting sociopaths. (The Atlantic)

I love the cut of this Madewell dress. It looks so much more expensive than it is.

Why individual action matters. (Time)

Everything we know about season 3 of And Just Like That. (Glamour)

This dress is a rainbow, in the best sort of way.

Wow, the Pasadena Showcase House of Design is a maximalist’s dream! (LA Times)

This drop waist dress has such a great cut. I love the cherry red!

How to add protein to pasta. (Self)

Melinda French Gates’ book recs. (Elle)

A great summer sandal, for under $200.

I want to see this Van Cleef show! (W)

I just got these M. Gemi slides — they have a fun Hermes sort of vibe.

This sheet pan feta dish looks incredible. (Washington Post)

Email hacks to increase productivity. (The Everygirl)

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On the magic that is green concealer. (Vogue)

The piping + pattern make this floral shirtdress so chic.

Why are we all so obsessed with lip balm? (Bazaar)

How to make Temaki rolls. (Food & Wine)

How sweet are these raffia slides?

Tory Burch’s Reva flats are back. I remember my first pair, back in 2006. (Marie Claire)

Ooh, this smocked midi dress is very cute–and under $100.

Paige DeSorbo and the art of radical relatability. (Glamour)

The best Netflix shows to watch in April. (Vanity Fair)

I did this magnesium soak last night and forgot how much I love it!

New York City martinis, by the numbers. (Punch)

The perfect everyday easy dress.

This Venice craftsman compound is stunning. I love the chartreuse dining room! (Architectural Digest)

The 11 best places to travel to in August. (Conde Nast Traveler)

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  1. Stacia:

    I am not typically someone who has to “have this now!” But I did just buy the Baublebar earrings within a moment of seeing them here. I have been living seeing your use of turquoise with different colors here. I happen to also love turquoise with navy. Cant wait to get these for an upcoming trip!

    4.20.25 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Aren’t they fab? I feel like turquoise just brightens up a person’s entire face! I love it with navy as well. Yellow, coral or pink, chartreuse, emerald green, white — it’s basically a neutral.

      4.20.25 Reply
  2. Tina:

    Great round up as usual <3 — thanks for step one of my Saturday routine!! I’ve been thinking about getting a Stakt mat for home. Do they have the non-slip surface like yoga mats have?

    4.21.25 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      Yes! Not slippery at all 🙂

      4.21.25 Reply
  3. Laura:

    One of my individual actions will be passing on the new Harry Potter. I cannot personally justify consuming anything that financially benefits Rowling anymore.

    4.23.25 Reply
  4. Sheela:

    Thanks for sharing the NY Times article. You are right that it was long but well worth reading. It was a good reminder to keep persisting!!

    4.28.25 Reply
    • grace at the stripe:

      I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!! I really loved it.

      4.29.25 Reply