Happy Friday. I am coming to you from my (very cold) office dressed in a significant amount of layers because there’s no way we’re turning the heat on yet. That said, the L.L. Bean fisherman sweater I’ve had for 10ish years (there’s tons of eBay) is keeping me toasty and warm. This week, I was honored and humbled to be interviewed by , writer of the newsletter Unflattering. I admire and appreciate the work she is doing, challenging the status quo of the fashion industry as a personal stylist. You can read the full interview here, below is an excerpt:
Becoming a mother was the single most transformative thing in terms of my physical, mental and emotional being. I wouldn’t say it totally changed my perspective or values, but it gave me a sense of urgency to live more in alignment with those values…Once I had my daughter it also changed how I felt about being an online person and I became fiercely protective of her privacy. That played a big role in me walking away from influencing. And once I was on the outside looking in, I became incredibly turned off by the amount of consumerism and waste created by the fashion industry, and didn’t like my role in it as an influencer.
Now on to the links. Hope all of you have a great weekend. A big welcome to all the new subscribers from this week!
In this week’s edition of Click. Read. Love.
An action movie on my watch list (I can’t believe I’m saying that)
A must read essay on the intersection of human and animal exploitation in food and fashion
Are hobbies just another excuse for productivity?
The most delicious roasted potato dish
The absurd mark-up of designer bags
And more!
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Love seeing a smaller hotel in Vermont (#22) on the list of the best hotels on the world. (Conde Nast Traveler)
This felt incredibly timely as I spent much of my time while driving the other day thinking about how I really needed to “pick a hobby.” How hobbies infiltrated American life. (The Atlantic, gift link)
New England is so beautiful right now. Here are the best places to see fall foliage.
A must read from , “Fancy sweaters aren’t fancy because the workers are treated well, but because they signify wealth and knowledge of what signifies wealth.”
To be honest I knew designer bags were mostly a ripoff, but I had no idea just how much. (Total Rec)
This review has me adding an action film to my list of movies to watch. Words I never thought I’d say. (Slate)
On the reason for the Nobel Prize Gender Gap, “There’s a wealth of diversity in today’s scientific community, but that diversity is sadly not reflected in the Nobel Prizes or other prestigious international awards. And yes, this disparity does matter. Awards aren’t just a way to reward people who have done extraordinary things — they also signal who can do extraordinary things.” (The Noösphere)
On my Ina Garten kick, this roasted potato dish is absolutely divine.
My scalp is already dry and itchy from the cold weather and this hair oil is my savior.
It all makes so much sense, a fantastic essay from , “Pilates culture suggests that its participants are not only ‘long and lean’ (read: thin) but also ultra-feminine and, most crucially, youthful.” (Body Type)
Will abortion oust Ted Cruz? A girl can dream. (Abortion, Every Day)
Is listening to Bob Woodward’s new book War, before I go to bed, good for my anxiety? No. Am I doing it anyway? Yes.
Miscarriages are incredibly common (occurring in as many as 20% of known pregnancies). Abortion bans are making them more dangerous. (Vox)
Trigger warning. A heartbreaking story about a mother who killed her children while suffering from a postpartum mental health crisis. “I wasn’t married to a monster—I was married to someone who got sick.” (The New Yorker)
The largest ever fine in women’s soccer is over childcare. (The 19th)
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