TODAY IS THURSDAY, MAY 15

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: gingham dresses will dominate, quality sleep with quality pillows, powder vs. cream vs. liquid blush
• this week’s read: Expiration Dates
• recent articles: high quality cardigans for layering
• quote: on being self sufficient
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• recipes to try: breakfast casserole
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FASHION: GINGHAM DRESS TREND WILL DOMINATE
Gingham is officially the dress of the summer—just ask Jennifer Lopez. The star recently posted a now-viral look from her Mother’s Day weekend featuring a pink-and-white gingham dress by Reformation, paired with a straw hat and raffia bag. It’s the third time she’s worn the same dress, cementing it as a go-to for European getaways like Lake Como and Capri. While Reformation’s exact version is sold out, they—and brands like Mango, Dôen, and Zara—are offering plenty of breezy gingham styles perfect for packing in your summer suitcase. Pro tip: Zara’s red version already sold out, so grab the blue before it’s gone.

LIFESTYLE: SAY BYE TO NECK PAIN WITH GOOD QUALITY PILLOWS
If you wake up with neck pain & feel like you were making shapes with your body while asleep, then you’ve got to look into finding the right pillow. It can seriously make a huge difference in the quality of your sleep + overall comfort. It’s important to choose a pillow that supports proper alignment of your head, neck, and shoulders, based on your preferred sleeping position (although, experts recommend to avoid the stomach sleeping altogether). The Coop Home Goods Eden is an investment pillow that’s adjustable for various sleeping positions & there’s also a budget-friendly option, the Clara Clark Memory Foam Pillow. The bottom line is that quality sleep is so important to your daily functions, and that begins with comfort.

BEAUTY: POWDER VS. CREAM VS. LIQUID BLUSH
Blush may be small in size, but it can change everything—and choosing the right formula can elevate your whole look. Powder, cream, and liquid blushes each have their strengths: powder is great for oily skin and long-lasting matte finishes, cream offers rich pigment and blends beautifully (especially on mature or dry skin), and liquid is lightweight, buildable, and ideal for a fresh, dewy glow. According to makeup artists, your skin type, how much time you have to apply makeup, and the finish you’re going for should guide your pick—but there's no wrong answer. Whether you blend with fingers or a brush, the fun is in finding what makes you feel most radiant.

Every time Daphne meets a new man, she receives a slip of paper with his name and a number on it—the exact amount of time they will be together, which convinces her that the universe fully has a plan for her. The papers told her she’d spend 3 days with Martin in Paris; 5 weeks with Noah in San Francisco; and 3 months with Hugo, her ex-boyfriend turned best friend. Daphne has been receiving the numbered papers for over twenty years, always wondering when there might be one without an expiration. Finally, the night of a blind date at her favorite Los Angeles restaurant, there’s only a name: Jake….no number.

ON BEING SELF SUFFICIENT: Self-sufficiency is the greatest of all wealth. — Epicurus

When you’re self-sufficient, you don’t depend heavily on others or material things to feel secure or content. It brings a kind of inner peace and freedom, because your well-being isn’t at the mercy of outside forces. Reducing unnecessary desires leads to true happiness—and self-sufficiency is key to that.

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