The Opening Line
Better to illuminate than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than merely to contemplate. // Saint Thomas Aquinas
Watch me dazzle like a diamond in the rough. // From Shiny in Moana
The Reading List
+ Is it time to toss my skincare products?
+ The coolest, shiniest shoes that I must have for fall.
+ On breaking the ‘Girl Boss’ myth but maintaining ambition.
+ Quince <$50 Picks: A stellar blouse, cool sunglasses, and chic wide legs.
+ A fresh Mango-Cucumber salad for summer.
+ This woven tote is perfect for summer-fall; just a little something extra.
+ Should I fix my double chin?
+ Loving Purple Suits for Fall: Ann Taylor and Eloquii (sizes 14-28).
+ The promise and myth of size inclusivity in fashion.
+ Your favorite fall jeans are from J.Crew.
+ Why mammograms may not catch early cancers in some women.
+ A <$150 Maggy London dress that is perfect for summer weddings.
+ How to improve your memory for the long-haul.
+ This Gleamy Dreamy kit from Sephora is full of cool products.
A Paired Read. How hotel towels got just.so.bad. And 27 little luxuries to make any trip feel first class.
The Last Word
Every friend I have sent this to me via DM.
