TODAY IS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: true balance, fall bag trends, Ssence is restructuring
• this week’s read: indistractable
• in collaboration with: The Outset
• recent articles: why butter blonde is the color for fall
• quote: on tenacity
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• recipes to try: one pot lemon chicken & orzo
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LIFESTYLE: WHERE DOES TRUE BALANCE EXIST?
We try to shape our daily lives by having balance of some sort — whether it be work/life, going out/staying in, or eating well. But what we normally overlook is that balance exists in the in-between—the calm moments that ground us and the curious ones that push us forward. It’s not about choosing stillness or adventure, but letting both shape how we move through life. In that rhythm is where we find clarity, energy, and a steadier sense of self.

FASHION: FALL BAG TRENDS
This fall, handbags are getting a personality upgrade. From jewelry-inspired bracelet bags to slouchy everyday clutches and chic vanity cases, the season’s trends trade quiet luxury for a little drama, texture, and fun—think fringe, python, and polished details that go from city days to cocktail nights without missing a beat.

BUSINESS: SSENCE WINS COURT APPROVAL FOR RESTRUCTURING
Ssense secured court approval in Quebec to restructure under Canada’s Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), which allows the company to continue operations while reorganizing its finances + strategy. This ruling ensures that the founding leadership team (the Atallah family) is staying in place, and this gives them the breathing room to explore investment, refinancing, or even a controlled sale. Facing $371 million in debt and pressures from tariffs, inventory issues, and shifting consumer behavior, the company is now pursuing interim financing and stronger structural plans to emerge more stable.

If you’ve ever sat down to “get things done” and somehow found yourself knee-deep in emails, TikToks, or a friend’s “quick” text convo, this one’s for you. Indistractable dives into the psychology of why we get sidetracked—and how to finally stop letting distractions run the show.

Behavioral design expert and former Stanford lecturer Nir Eyal breaks it down with a four-step, science-backed model to help you reclaim your focus, follow through on what matters, and get the best out of technology (without letting it get the best of you).

Think of it as your practical guide to doing what you actually say you’ll do—whether that’s crushing your to-do list, being more present with your people, or just spending a little less time doom-scrolling.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Colder months are approaching, which means your skin needs extra TLC. If taking care of your barrier by nourishing it with gentle formulas sounds like your jam, The Outset is the perfect solution. Their formulas are vegan, fragrance free, GF, and clinically + allergy tested.
“I have always had sensitive skin. For years, it was this endless cycle of dryness and breakouts and irritation. When I finally started taking care of my skin—nourishing it, moisturizing it—that’s when my skin started healing itself.”

ON TENACITY: Tenacity is not just the strength to hold on; it’s the persistence to start over again when you’ve fallen. — ANON

Tenacity means truly having the determination to keep going even when things get tough. It’s not about never failing—it’s about refusing to give up, learning from setbacks, and continuing with even more focus and resilience.

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