💌 Sep 20: hi-lo autumn fragrances, renewing your passport, the new color of Fall

TODAY IS FRIDAY, SEP 20

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: Khaki is fall’s color, renewing your passport got easier, Goop cutting 18% staff

• this week’s watch: Lucifer

• extra stories

• recent articles: hi-lo autumn fragrances

• weekly favorites:

• quote: on the journey

• weekend plans:

• winner: alia***@gmail.com

FASHION: KHAKI IS FALL’S COLOR
Fashion is shifting from intense colors to minimalist, neutral shades, with khaki (amongist other colors) emerging as a key trend for fall 2024. This versatile hue complements various styles and pairs well with other autumn trends. Its popularity is evident in recent runway shows by designers like Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and Gucci. To incorporate khaki into fall wardrobes, stylists suggest pairing it with striped tees, leather jackets, and barn coats for looks ranging from casual to office-appropriate.

TRAVEL: RENEWING YOUR U.S PASSPORT JUST GOT EASIER
The U.S. State Department recently launched a new online passport renewal program for Americans whose passports have expired within the past 5 years or will expire within the next year. This service allows eligible travelers (only applicable to adults) to renew their 10-year passports online, including paying fees, uploading photos, and submitting applications. That’s right, no more going to the post office for an in-person visits or mailing documents! The program is expected to aid ~5 million people annually, though first-time applicants and children are not eligible. While the processing time will still remain as 6-8 weeks, similar to the standard process, the State Department aims to modernize and expand the system in the future to include more applicants and reduce reliance on paper-based processes.

BUSINESS: GWYNETH’S GOOP IS CUTTING 18% STAFF
Paltrow's Goop, a lifestyle brand launched 16 years ago, is undergoing another transformation. The company is laying off 18% of its staff and refocusing on beauty, fashion, and food, moving away from wellness, home, travel, and sexual wellness categories that once defined it. Despite raising significant funding and achieving a $433 million valuation in 2020, Goop has struggled to maintain a consistent identity. Recent efforts include launching a lower-priced beauty line available at Target and Amazon, opening its first store for in-store treatments, and expanding its Goop Kitchen ghost restaurant concept. However, the company has faced challenges, including high employee turnover and mixed success with its various ventures.

You’ve heard of the devil having horns and a red face, but what about the one who lives in Los Angeles, wears designer, and has an English accent? This 6 season Netflix original series follows Lucifer, the original fallen angel, who was over his life in hell. After abandoning his throne and retiring to LA, Lucifer indulges in his favorite things (women, liquor, & playing the piano) — until a murder takes place outside of his upscale nightclub. For the first time in billions of years, the murder awakens something unfamiliar in Lucifer's soul that is eerily similar to compassion and sympathy.

👗 celebs at Milan fashion week

🦈 a new shark joins as Mark Cuban departs

🏷️ fragrance and the insane prices

We know that it can be difficult to figure out which scents give off that fall vibe we know and love, but worry no more: we have just what you need to make sure you’re a walking autumn gust of wind with a hint of smoky vanilla embers. Keep reading to find your signature scent.

ON THE JOURNEY: “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it” — Lolly Daski

Experiences and events, both positive and negative, can contribute to personal growth and lead to unexpected opportunities. Trying to control or fully comprehend every aspect of life is futile, and instead advocates for patience, acceptance, and belief that things will ultimately unfold as they should.