💌 July 22: drop waist dresses, easy weeknight pasta, read of the week

TODAY IS MONDAY, JULY 22

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: drop waist dresses, Burberry declining, right & wrong way to snack
• this week’s read: Sandwich by Catherine Newman
• recent articles: 10 brands for natural clothing
• quote: on honesty
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• recipes to try: cheese, spinach, & tomato pasta
• ICYMI

FASHION: DROP WAIST DRESSES MAKE FOR THE DREAMIEST SUMMER
The drop waist dress offers a fitted silhouette with a low waistline (AKA longer torso look) and is making a comeback. This style originated in the 1920s flapper era and has resurfaced in collections from high-end designers to trendy brands. Its current revival is attributed to Gen-Z's interest in vintage aesthetics and nostalgia, and can be styled from casual daytime outings to more formal events.

BUSINESS: BURBERRY SHARES SLUMP AFTER DISAPPOINTING PROFITS
Burberry, the British luxury fashion house, is facing challenges such as the 16% drop in share price recently. The company replaced CEO Jonathan Akeroyd with Joshua Schulman, marking its fourth leadership change in a decade. There was a 20% decline in first-quarter sales, reflecting a slowdown in the luxury market. Schulman, an industry veteran with successful tenures at major brands like Michael Kors and Coach, will be implementing cost-cutting strategies and rebranding efforts. The company's iconic designs have been overshadowed by overall market downturns, with most luxury brands experiencing softer growth since 2023.

WELLNESS: THERE IS A RIGHT AND WRONG WAY TO SNACK
Now more than ever, people are consuming more snacks and getting a good portion of their daily caloric intake from them, compared to previous decades. While snacking can provide benefits like staving off hunger and boosting energy, it can also lead to overconsumption of calories, sodium, added sugars, and saturated fats. To snack healthily, experts recommend planning snack times, pairing carbs with proteins and fats for longer-lasting fullness, choosing nutrient-dense options, being mindful of portion sizes, and being cautious of nighttime snacking.

If you haven’t had a chance to pick up a summer novel, let it be this one. From the author of We All Want Impossible Things, Sandwich is a hilarious, yet tear inducing story of a family summer vacation full of secrets, lunch, and learning to let go.

ON HONESTY: "If you want to be successful, you must respect one rule: Never lie to yourself!" - Paulo Coelho

One of the worst things you can do is lie to yourself. Always tell yourself the truth and seek the truth regardless of how you feel.

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