💌 Aug 05: the it girl sneaker, investment jewelry pieces, churro cookies

TODAY IS MONDAY, AUGUST 5

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: getting hired in your 20s, the it-girl sneaker , Iowa home with an Irish pub
• this week’s read: a bakery in Paris
• recent articles: investment jewelry pieces
• quote: on more vs enough
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• recipes to try: churro cookies
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WORK LIFE: THE CITIES WHERE 20 SOMETHINGS ARE BEING HIRED
There seem to be promising job markets in the south for recent college grads. Raleigh, Austin, Baltimore, Atlanta, and Charlotte top the list for their strong hiring rates, competitive salaries, and affordability. These cities have a mix of tech, health, and financial firms. Traditionally popular cities like San Francisco and New York are becoming less appealing due to high living costs and more contract work, less stable positions. Graduates are looking towards these different locations even if it means having potentially lower salaries.

FASHION: THE IT GIRLS’ CURRENT FAVORITE SNEAKER
The Adidas Samba trainers have endured popularity and cultural significance. Launched in 1950, these sneakers have become one of Adidas's bestsellers due to their affordability, accessibility, and history. Initially associated with athletes, Sambas came into pop culture through appearances in films. Today, they remain a fashion staple, worn by various celebrities and influencers who style them with diverse outfits. This is the show that you’ll want to have in your wardrobe.

REAL ESTATE: IOWA HOME WITH IRISH PUB SETS STATE SALES RECORD
A lakefront home in Spirit Lake, Iowa, recently sold for a record-breaking $9.5M. The property was built by Tom Bedell whose family is of the fishing industry & the sale set a new benchmark for home sales in the entire state. It features a 25,000 sqft residence on 1.25 acres + 178 feet of lake frontage. Get this though, there’s an entire replica Irish pub and a movie theater inside! This is a huge contribute to why the sale surpassed the previous state record of $5.6 million set in 2022.

This novel is set in nineteenth-century and post–World War II Paris. In 1870, we meet Lisette Vigneau, a headstrong young woman who abandons her life of luxury to join the fight for a Paris of the People during the Prussian siege. She opens a bakery, aiming to support the impoverished neighborhood during times of famine and rebellion. In 1946, we follow nineteen-year-old Micheline Chartier, tasked with raising her younger sisters after the war. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she enrolls in a baking academy, where she forms a bond with her classmate Laurent Tanet. Both women must confront loss, embrace love, and make challenging choices with the belief that the simple ingredients of flour, yeast, sugar, and love can spark their own revolutions.

ON MORE VS ENOUGH: “Beware of overconcern for money, or position, or glory. Someday you will meet a man who cares for none of these things. Then you will know how poor you are." — Rudyard Kipling

We need money for basic necessities and perhaps a little more for enjoyment but when it becomes your identity, then it’s time to take a step back. And before you question your position, ask yourself how many people would love to be in it.

👚 a basic striped tee added to your staples collection? a must

🥿 mesh shoes are in, and these are metallic

👗 summer stands for linen and this dress is made for the season

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