TODAY IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories: fall moodboard is about suede, cutie girl eyeliner, new tax brackets
• this week’s read: middle spoon
• in collaboration with: Noteworthy Scents
• recent articles: sustainable home goods: eco-friendly decor picks
• quote: on expansion
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• recipes to try: French onion soup Mac n cheese
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FASHION: FALL MOODBOARD IS ABOUT SUEDE
This fall, it’s all about suede. Whether it’s a head-to-toe moment or a subtle accent, suede is the season’s secret to looking effortlessly polished.
BEAUTY: CUTIE GIRL EYELINER
Sandy Liang just gave us our new go-to beauty look for fall, the “cutie girl” eyeliner. The vibe was soft, girly, and totally wearable when it debuted at her SS26 show. Stila’s Charlie Riddle called it “downtown, barely there,” and honestly, it’s the perfect mix of effortless and coquette for your everyday lineup.
LIFESTYLE: IRS HAS NEW TAX BRACKETS
The IRS just dropped new tax brackets and deduction updates for 2026—and for once, it’s good news. Thanks to recent legislation, higher standard deductions and adjusted income brackets mean slightly bigger paychecks and lower taxes for many Americans. And tipped workers? Starting next year, those latte dollars and dinner tips will officially be tax-free.
The narrator of this novel has a doting husband, two precocious children, all the comforts of a quiet bourgeois life—and a sexy younger boyfriend to accompany him to farmers markets and cocktail parties. But when his boyfriend abruptly dumps him, he spirals into heartbreak for the first time and must confront a world still struggling to understand polyamorous relationships. Equal parts heart-wrenching and uproariously funny, Middle Spoon is for anyone who has longed, nursed a broken heart, or grappled with love at its messiest.
IN COLLABORATION WITH
At Noteworthy, scent is personal—because you’re not a “one-size-fits-all” kind of person. Take their quick (surprisingly spot-on) scent quiz to find perfumes that match your personality and main character energy.
Every fragrance is paraben-free, phthalate-free, and dye-free. If you need a place to start, try n.743—a dreamy blend of tuberose, jasmine, magnolia, and warm woods that’s basically confidence in a bottle.
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ON EXPANSION: “You can’t live a big life in a small environment. Stay in the wrong place too long and you start to shrink.” — Jay Yang
Your environment shapes your growth—if you stay somewhere that limits your potential, confidence, or creativity, you’ll eventually start to diminish yourself to fit in. To live a big life, you need to be in spaces that challenge, inspire, and expand you.
A comfy outing
H&M — Oversized sweatshirt
Cuyana — Mini celestia bag
H&M — Creased pants
Anthropologie — Faux Shearling Sneakers
With layers of sweet caramelized onions, melted Gruyère and Parmesan, and a golden, crispy breadcrumb topping, this dish takes mac and cheese to a whole new level. It’s the perfect mash-up of cozy comfort and gourmet flair.
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