Happy weekend! I hope you had a great week. My weekend plans involve pool mahjong with girl friends later today and brunch with guy friends tomorrow. And a LOT of cleaning up around the house and yard. While I was lucky to not have any real storm damage, it’s quite a mess out there. Branches and leaves and mud and debris everywhere.
Weekend Reading, 8.10.24
10 watermelon recipes to try before the end of summer. (The Everygirl)
If you are looking for a great fall bag, I heartily endorse this one (and it is just under $200). Reminds me a lot of Khaite.
I enjoyed this: we are in a matchbook renaissance. (WSJ, gift link)
Do you really store stress in your body? (Time)
I ordered these ballet flats (in the spiced camel velvet) this week and love them so much.
In news that is shocking to absolutely no one, women who spend time on TikTok feel less confident about their bodies. (NBC)
This scarf printed maxi dress is just everything. I love the print, the cut… it’s perfect.
I cannot wait for season 3 of The White Lotus. (Elle)
On being kind vs. nice. This is something I really strive to do. (The Good Trade)
Such a pretty printed maxi. Reminds me a lot of the Doen one I featured last week. For a third of the price.
A fun interview with Blake Lively. (Vogue)
I can’t imagine leaving this New York home for “more space.” I’m also not a movie star. It’s beautiful. (NY Times, gift link)
37 fancy(ish) dinner party ideas.
I can’t wait for these chic suede flats to get here. They were a great price.
I’d love to go to this hair clip store. (Marie Claire)
I ordered these jeans this week. Will report back but the fit seems promising. A more wearable barrel!
What time should you eat dinner? A debate I have with a lot of friends. I’m team early. (Glamour)
This is a smart money saving trick. From Tik Tok of all places. (Bustle)
Isn’t this under $100 mini dress great? Reminds me of something those cute Portugese influencers would wear.
As a huge Meghann Fahy fan I can’t wait to see her in The Perfect Couple. This Vanity Fair piece has me excited.
The details of this black dress make it feel very cool and special.
The best margaritas in Los Angeles. (LA Times)
The power of Tim Walz’s joyful charm. (Time)
This sporty cardigan is so cute.
Loved this roundup of bath towels. (The Cut)
The new Hill House styles are so good. I especially love this dress.
I can’t wait to see It Ends With Us. And I will probably wait for it to stream but still, can’t wait! (The New Yorker)
Vogue’s guide to in flight skincare.
I’ve been prowling for great fall tops and ordered this beauty this week. I love the print.
This creamy one pot pasta recipe looks heavenly (and comforting!) (The Kitchn)
Really love these macrame mesh flats. They feel really wearable and cool.
These fall color trends are already going viral! (Allure)
This Upper East Side home is just perfection. I can’t get over the bathroom wallpaper in particular. (Architectural Digest)
The perfect end of summer striped dress.
On the food themed clothing trend. I obviously love this. (Bon Appetit)
These climbing rope sandals are an extremely good dupe.
Fun: the most colorful Airbnbs around the world! (Conde Nast Traveler)
Oh I love this. Nine House of Dragon-inspired stays in Spain, Portugal, and Wales.
I know we are supposed to be shopping for fall but I could not resist this butter yellow set (top + shorts).
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I want to love those Sam Edelman Mary Janes. I’ve had them for a year and every time I wear them they dig into my big toe knuckle bone (Is that what its called?) and I end up with cuts on my foot. They just hit me in the wrong way b/c everyone else seems to love them. It’s time to send them to the giveaway pile.
I’m also waiting on delivery of the madewell barrel jeans, fingers crossed.
Enjoyed the article on being kind v nice. I could relate. May not be too nice, however, you need something, I’m there with whatever it is.