TODAY IS FRIDAY, SEP 5
WHAT TO EXPECT
• stories: styling knee high boots, blue shampoo for brunettes, matcha causing fallout
• this week’s watch: the summer I turned pretty
• extra stories
• recent articles: Wellness & Fashion Books that Mirror Today’s Top Trends
• weekly favorites: quality activewear - sustainably made + affordably priced
• quote on: balance
FASHION: STYLING KNEE HIGH BOOTS LIKE A PRO
Knee-high boots aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but if you know, you know, that styling them can be a blast (and a task in one). Fall’s boot season always gets a glow-up with fresh outfit ideas that put your knee-highs front and center—such as sleek tricks and closet-ready looks you didn’t know you needed. Whether you’re pairing your boots with florals, skirts, or a sweater dress, it’s pretty easy to elevate your everyday fall vibe with them.
BEAUTY: BRUNETTE’S, MEET THE BLUE SHAMPOO
If you’re a brunette dealing with unwanted orange tones, meet your new best friend: blue shampoo. Just like purple shampoo works wonders for blondes by canceling yellow, blue shampoo neutralizes brassiness in darker hair, keeping highlights fresh and rich between salon visits.
WELLNESS: IS YOUR MATCHA LATTE MAKING YOUR HAIR FALL OUT?
Good news: matcha itself isn’t a direct villain when it comes to hair loss—it’s more about timing + context. Experts say that the tannins in matcha can delay the absorption of non-heme iron (especially if consumed too close to iron-rich meals), which can lead to hair health issues for those who are already low in iron. So, enjoy your matcha—but consider waiting a couple of hours after meals. Pro-tip: pair those iron-rich dishes with vitamin C instead to keep your locks lush
If you missed the buzz, The Summer I Turned Pretty is the teen-summer-romance everyone’s been whispering about. It follows high school kids navigating first loves, beach-house drama, and all those “who am I, really?” moments that feel big and endlessly nostalgic.
Fair warning: it’s a slow burn—sweet, sun-drenched, and not for everyone. But many viewers are raving about the vibes, the soundtrack, and the way it nails the ache of growing up. If you’re in the mood for cozy, coming-of-age feels (and some serious summer style inspo), this might be your next easy watch.
👱🏻♀️ Kate Middleton is officially a cozy blonde for the Fall
🫂 Job hugging has replaced job-hopping
🚚 Whats going on with free Amazon deliveries?
🙏🏻 The icon himself, Georgio Armani has passed at 91
😲 We’ve been saying Denzel Washington’s name wrong this whole time?!
There’s nothing quite like getting lost in a beautifully written book, especially when it’s about style, craft, and the art of making the everyday exquisite. Here are five standout titles — each a perfect blend of substance and stand-out style — that will have you flipping pages faster than you can say “runway ready.”
QUALITY ACTIVEWEAR — SUSTAINABLY MADE + AFFORDABLY PRICED
ON BALANCE: “Surround yourself with relentless humans. People who plan in decades, but live in moments. Train like savages, but create like artists. Obsess in work, relax in life.” - ZACH POGROB
It’s really about balance—having people around you who can go all in on their goals but also know how to slow down and enjoy life. They remind us that the best lives are built on both intensity and ease.
