TODAY IS FRIDAY, AUGUST 08

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: feeling sleepy after eating, 50 years of Bottega Veneta’s iconic bag, Claire’s filing for chapter 11
• in collaboration with: Tula
• this week’s watch: the hunting wives
• extra stories
• recent articles: LaserAway is the brand everyone’s talking about
• weekly favorites: robes
• quote on: chasing your ambitions

WELLNESS: FEELING SLEEPY AFTER YOU EAT? DO THIS
We’ve all been there at least once where you feel the food coma coming, after a heavy meal. Post-meal drowsiness AKA postprandial somnolence comes from carb-heavy meals & the energy-intensive process of digestion, which causes your blood sugar to alter and in turn, you to feel immediate fatigue. To counteract this, ensure that your meals are well balanced and prioritize smaller meals with protein, healthy fats, and fiber. A slow & light stroll after eating can also keep your energy from fading!

FASHION: BOTTEGA VENETA’S 50 YEARS OF LEATHER WEAVE
Bottega Veneta is celebrating 50 years of its iconic intrecciato leather weave—the signature design that made the brand instantly recognizable without a logo in sight. Born from a need to work with thinner leather in 1975, the woven technique quickly became a fashion favorite, spotted on everyone from Princess Diana to Rihanna. Over the decades, it’s evolved through cult-favorite bags like the Cabat, Jodie, and Arco, proving that timeless craftsmanship never goes out of style.

BUSINESS: CLAIRE’S FILES FOR CHAPTER 11
Claire’s has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time since 2018, citing decades of mounting debt (at least $1 billion and as much as $10 billion), sluggish mall traffic, elevated taxes, and pretty fierce competition from online and fast-fashion players. They plan to keep North American stores operating while exploring strategic options, but at least 18 U.S locations will close as part of the restructuring process.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

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Sophie trades city life for East Texas and falls into a wealthy socialite's magnetic orbit - where a clique of housewives hide deadly secrets. Those who have seen it say this show is engaging, suspenseful, and well-executed, particularly for a summer watch, especially as it balances drama with humor. So far there is one season with 8 episodes of The Hunting Wives on Netflix.

💅🏽 almond shaped nails? you’re labeled as a millennial

💄 price increases may be coming from E.l.f. Beauty

🚫 return to office? no thanks

😩 trying to be perfect really takes a toll

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ON CHASING AMBITION: All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them. — Walt Disney

Dreams aren't just fantasies—they can become reality. But there's a key condition: courage. It's not enough to simply wish or hope for something — you have to take bold action, face risks, overcome fear, and push through obstacles.