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WEEKEND READING: 11.13.26

11.13

1. CELEBRITY

I’m a big Heather McMahan fan (I’ve seen her live, and I just watched her new Hulu special), and this essay in Glamour is exactly why! She’s so refreshingly honest! She built a whole brand on having a “thick neck and thin ankles,” so of course she turned her two neck lifts into material. She’s the first to make herself the punchline, and she holds nothing back — all in the name of a good giggle! In a world where everyone looks flawless online, her voice is so needed. Go watch her special if you haven’t!

2. FASHION

If you’re a fashion lover, you might want to add Prada in the Nineties to your Christmas list! This roundtable is a fun conversation between the book’s author and two of her Harper’s Bazaar colleagues, all self-proclaimed Prada obsessives, and it’s a great taste of what’s inside! They talk about how Miuccia Prada went from a plucky newcomer when she took over the family business, to one of the most influential designers in the world in just about ten years! They discuss everything from Miuccia Prada’s famous color combos to the inception of Miu Miu. A great read if you love fashion history!

3. FRIENDSHIP

Do you really need a best friend? The idea of a “bestie” is partly a cultural construct, and partly marketing. I never knew this, but in the 1800s intense friendships between women were encouraged as practice for marriage, and by the postwar era the best friend had become something to market — with split-heart necklaces and friendship bracelets to match. It’s a lot of pressure to have one person you can officially call your best friend, and if you don’t, it can feel like you’re missing out on something everyone else has! But expecting one person to meet all your emotional needs can make even the closest friendships more fragile. Apparently women who have several close friends, each there for a different part of life, say they actually feel more supported! Maybe it’s less about finding your person and more about finding your people?

4. MONEY

If money anxiety has been taking over lately, a good personal finance book might help! These seven are less about cutting out lattes and avocado toast, and more about rethinking your relationship with money. With layoffs and high prices on seemingly everything, it’s easy to feel hopeless about where to even start, and this list is a gentle place to begin! There’s a friendly primer for the basics, a book of illustrated diagrams that make the whole thing a little more fun, and one to start with if even thinking about money makes you anxious or ashamed!

5. BEAUTY

Eyelid surgery is officially the most popular facial cosmetic procedure in the US, overtaking nose jobs, and the fastest-growing group of patients is under 35! Part of it is all the before-and-after videos on TikTok and Instagram, and part of it is the rise of weight-loss medications, which can sometimes leave faces looking hollow. Surgeons are upfront that it’s a serious decision, though. Complications are rare but real, the results don’t last forever, and online photos can be edited or even AI-enhanced, which sets unrealistic expectations! Several doctors say the right answer is sometimes no surgery at all. If you’ve ever been tempted, it’s worth knowing the risks before you book a consult!

6. INDUSTRY

Department stores might be getting a glow-up! Bloomingdale’s is renovating its 59th Street flagship and 12 other stores, and the goal is to make shopping feel warmer and more personal! The signature black-and-white checkerboard floors are now a rich sepia, the shoe department has light oak floors, the dimmer lighting is cozier, and boarded-up windows on the fourth floor have been reopened to let in natural light! There are also fewer products on display, bigger fitting rooms, and sales associates who roam the floor instead of standing behind the register. The personal shopping suite now feels like a stylish living room, complete with a full bar. Sign me up! I might have to pop over, I’m curious to see how it feels in person!

+ WHAT I’M EYEING

TUCKERNUCK HOLIDAY LOOKS: (top) WHITE LONG SLEEVE DRESS // METALLIC TOP & SKIRT // SILVER DRESS // FUR CUFF DRESS // MINI SEQUIN DRESS // GREEN FLORAL DRESS (bottom) RED TOP & SKIRT // RED DRESS // PLAID SEQUIN JACKET & SKIRT // PLAID MOCKNECK & SKIRT // FRINGE SKIRT // TWEED DRESS

KHAITE SEASONAL SALE: GREEN DRESS // EMBELLISHED BUTTON-DOWN // FLORAL BUTTON DOWN // SHEER SKIRT // SUEDE BELT // GOLD EARRINGS // PYTHON SANDALS // BLUE SANDALS // HANDBAG // BOMBER JACKET // GREEN PANTS // PEPLUM TOP // SKINNY BELT // HAIRCALF BAG

+ END OF WEEK EXTRAS

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