Happy weekend! It’s another quiet one over here. My sister and her family are back from a trip to London, so we’re all having dinner at my parents’ house tonight. Otherwise, it is the standard summer rotation of books, pool, naps, and writing. Whatever you’re up to, I hope it’s great! Xo
How do we feel about this? It’s a no-mascara summer. The Cut
I’m very into this simple and chic shirt dress.
7 new books to read this July. Vulture
I wholeheartedly agree with this: Gap years are wasted on the young! Time
This skirt is in my cart — Pucci vibes, and will work well through fall.
The art lover’s guide to Mallorca and Menorca. W
My favorite tee, now in a perfect olive green.
How to tie a scarf like a belt. Vogue
Inside Elin Hilderbrand’s beloved “money pit.” NY Times gift link
Very into these $50 sandals. The red!
Hailey Bieber designs jeans now. The Cut
How gorgeous are the colors in this mini dress?
Ten movies you should watch on Netflix this month. Vulture
How to make your makeup last all day. Allure
Need this beautiful basket for my living room.
30 summer farmer’s market recipes to make the most of your fresh produce. The Everygirl
I really love these gingham PJs!
The ten best books of July. Bustle
What a beautiful Santa Fe home. Homes & Gardens
Loved seeing this interview with Katie Sturino on Bustle.
Frame’s new arrivals are gorgeous; I’m loving this seventies-ish blouse.
Wow, this grocery store. Vanity Fair
I’m excited for the Twiggy documentary. Vogue
This floral maxi is gorge and under $100.
I will definitely be starting Lucky this weekend. I love Anya Taylor-Joy. Marie Claire
Did you see that Jenny Bird launched fine jewelry? I love these earrings in particular.
We’ve all fallen in love with ripped jeans again. Harpers Bazaar
All about this summer’s cuff bracelet trend. Elle
I love this mini dress and can’t get over the price.
36 hours in Bruges. NY Times gift link
Really cute slingbacks for fall.
Loved this Toronto apartment makeover. Apartment Therapy
In defense of reading books. Time
My favorite brow pencil — I love how precise it is.
The home decor you should buy while on vacation. Homes & Gardens
This dress is all I want to wear when it’s just too hot.
Truly terrible pedicure news. I’ll be skipping this one! Bustle
This zucchini + feta potato crust quiche sounds yum. Food & Wine
Very tempted by this rug; it looks like malachite!
The best greens powders to try. Bazaar
I just ordered these “play” shorts and can’t wait for them to arrive.
The best islands to visit. Conde Nast Traveler
Everything we know about the 13 Going on 30 reboot. Elle
These lifting face masks are no joke.
Very much looking forward to the Anthony Bourdain biopic. GQ
Such a cute little rainbow pouch.
Viral iced coffee hacks. Food & Wine
This beautiful LA home was inspired by a Disney villain! AD
What a fun (splurgy!) lime green bag. I love the beads.
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Oh no — I finally hit the mascara jackpot! So, no, I cannot endorse no mascara summer. I have the biggest problem with smudging and raccoon eyes. Glossier lash slick wears well without racooning, but it’s more of an everyday look. So, I just thought I was out of the mascara game and focused on eye liner. Fast forward to this month when I observed that my aging lashes are hardly visible. I went on the hunt for a solution! Enter Merit clean volume tubing mascara. It’s buildable and stays put. It has this weird little brush that gets in there and coats every lash. Which if you don’t have many is helpful, haha. So, I’ll be making up for lost time not wearing mascara and be out there with full lashes this summer. I am also opposed to French pedi — with or without flip flops. Thanks for another great round up, Grace!
To be clear, I am not endorsing it either!!!! I love Glossier lash slick! Merit sent me their mascara and now you have me extra excited to try it. Thanks for the recs. Hope you had a great weekend. Xx
100% agree on you Five Star Weeknd review! I didn’t know I needed that series (and I’m not an Elin Hildebrand reader), but I was surprised and impressed. Loved the casting.
It was so joyful for me. I loved it so much. Agree about the casting, it was perfection!
…and I am currently in a gap year. I planned for it for about 3 years and am simultaneously enthralled with it all and also a bit panicky because I don’t want to go back to my old (intense) career. It might be my pivot year too!
Oh my gosh I love this for you, thanks for sharing. Keep me (us) posted on what happens next!!
I am finally cutting your off from my bookmarks. I signed up, I believe, for your book reviews. You live in a world outside most of us (money, trips, etc.) Good luck to you going forward. I can’t even afford your moisturizers, etc.
OK! Sounds like you did the right thing for you. All the best!