TODAY IS THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: posture correcting bras, micro bobs, coffee alternatives
• in collaboration with: Quay
• this week’s read: the pilgrimage
• recent articles: Fall decor is here at Anthropologie and this is what our team is checking out
• quote: on change
• add to cart: a day out in Fall
• recipes to try: variations of overnight oats
• ICYMI

FASHION: TAYLOR SWIFT WORE A POSTURE CORRECTING BRA
Living on laptops = hello, rounded shoulders—so posture-correcting bras are having a moment (yes, even Taylor Swift trained in one). These styles use stretchy, targeted tension to gently cue your shoulders back and improve alignment—think options from “wear-it-over-your-favorite-bra” vests to six-strap, fully adjustable sports bras and lightweight, all-day bralettes. They’re not a fix for medical issues, but they’re an easy, lower-cost way to retrain posture while you work, lift, or lounge.

BEAUTY: MICRO BOBS ARE EVERYWHERE RIGHT NOW
Everyone’s chopping it even shorter this fall with the micro bob, quite the bold, edgy take on the classic bob that hits just at—or even above—the chin. This look is all about that effortless reset — modern, easy to style, and flattering whether you rock it sleek or kind of tossed around. It’s the type of haircut that says, “I woke up like this”—with major confidence and low-effort chic packed into one.

WELLNESS: COFFEE ALTERNATIVES FOR ENERGY
Cutting back on coffee but still want a lift? Try swaps like black or green tea (L-theanine), matcha for a steadier buzz, or mushroom coffee for half the caffeine with adaptogenic perks. Prefer more oomph? Yerba maté and guarana are stronger but caffeinated—use sparingly—while hot water with lemon is a soothing, caffeine-free morning ritual that jump-starts hydration and digestion.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Quay’s Labor Day Buy One, Get One Free is on today, which means it’s the perfect time to build a two-pair rotation (one for everyday, one for drama… or one for your bestie).

Our fave styles: Felt Cute, Vibe Check, Hyped Up

PS: Sale ends 9/3—then it’s full price and full regret.

Part travel memoir and part spiritual guide, The Pilgrimage is a story brimming with universal lessons that resonate with seekers of introspection and literary lovers alike, offering moving insight into living with mindfulness and humility and embracing the human connection to the divine.

ON CHANGE: Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future — John F. Kennedy

Change is a constant force in life, and adaptability is crucial for navigating it successfully. To embrace the future, it's important to acknowledge the inevitability of change and develop the willingness to adjust and evolve, just like the most successful folk do.

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