TODAY IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 15

WHAT TO EXPECT

• the stories: everyone wants an escape room, aesthetic procedures in the winter, luxury fashion who
• this week’s read: wild dark shore
• in collaboration with: Barefoot Dreams
• recent articles: fashion & lifestyle products to shop on Instagram
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• recipes: garlic parmesan roasted broccoli
• ICYMI

HOME: EVERYONE WANTS AN ESCAPE ROOM, BUT A DIFFERENT KIND
The latest status symbol in home design isn’t a statement sofa, it’s a room deliberately designed to be screen-free, but in a house. As digital fatigue sets in, homeowners are carving out spaces for reading, resting, and quiet rituals where the room favors soft lighting and comfy furniture meant for hanging out. It’s a shift toward intentional interiors that prioritize presence over productivity.

BEAUTY: AESTHETIC PROCEDURES IN THE WINTER
Winter might be brutal on your skin, but it’s actually the best time to book aesthetic treatments like lasers or microneedling—less sun and plenty of time to heal. The key is aftercare like cleansers, post-procedure serums, and barrier-repairing moisturizers to keep irritation down and results up. Basically winter is for treatments, and cozy, healing skincare is part of the glow-up.

FASHION: LUXURY FASHION IS RETHINKING
Luxury is entering a quieter era this year…the one where people seem less interested in logos/whats trending and more on brands that feel genuinely aligned with our values, instead than trends. Think of those brands that you only find out about when someone quietly mentions it, and it doesn’t really blow up because it isn’t “trendy”. As a whole, shopping has become more intentional with fewer-but-better purchases, and less labels/logos.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

If comfort is your love language, Barefoot Dreams will tug at your heart. They’ve mastered that just-right balance of softness and polish, the kind of pieces you reach for at the end of a long day and somehow still look put together. From their cult-favorite blankets to elevated loungewear, it all feels indulgent. Think cozy mornings, slow evenings, and gifts people genuinely keep. Once you experience it, you’ll get why so many people swear by them.

If you love a book that pulls you in and refuses to let go, Wild Dark Shore is it. Set on a remote island near Antarctica, the story follows a father and his three children who care for the world’s largest seed bank—until a woman washes ashore during a storm and everything shifts. What starts as an isolated life turns into a mix of romance, secrets, and tension, with twists that feel both shocking and human.

ON ASSURANCE: Assurance isn’t loud confidence, rather the quiet certainty that you can handle whatever comes next. — Anonymous

Being self-assured is bigger than anything. When you have internal certainty, you don’t look for external validation, and you’re confident in your choices/abilities/thoughts.

Merino Wool Scarf Coat | 90s Straight Jean | Mini Systems Tote | Heeled Sock Boot | Amber Sunset Perfume