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TODAY IS THURSDAY, JUNE 5TH

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: morning coffee has more perks, piercing fashion challenging quiet luxury, the diet for your brain
• this week’s read: Beautiful World, Where Are You
• recent articles: these small purses will complete your everyday looks
• quote: on resilience
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• recipes to try: broccolini orzo pasta salad
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LIFESTYLE: YOUR MORNING COFFEE HAS MORE PERKS THAN YOU THINK
Coffee in the morning is delicious & for a lot of us, it’s a part of the daily routine to ensure we can keep our eyes open, but did you know that regular caffeine consumption can support healthy aging in women? There was a study of 47,000 participants that found that those who consumed moderate to high amounts of caffeinated coffee between ages 45-60 were more likely to reach age 70 in good physical and mental health. These benefits were specifically linked to caffeinated coffee—not decaf or tea—and were most notable with moderate intake (~ 2–4 cups per day).

FASHION: THE PIERCING OBSESSION IS THE ANTIDOTE TO QUIET LUXURY
According to fashion gurus and diehard fans, the quiet luxury trend is fatigued and on its way out…particularly driven by one opposition, an edgier more expressive style. Designers are turning to punk-inspired motifs, particularly piercings, to refresh their designs (and the overall world of fashion) with bold, metallic embellishments that scream individuality. Think of the Skims nipple bra or a purse with mini silver hoops that resemble earrings. These piercing elements have been seen in shoes, bags, and garments, and allow people to embrace the “piercing look” without actually committing to body modification.

WELLNESS: KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG WITH THE MIND DIET
Brain health is becoming a key focus in the wellness world—even in travel, with resorts like Kamalaya and Lanserhof offering programs that combine vacation with cognitive care. As rates of dementia and Alzheimer’s continue to rise, experts are turning to lifestyle changes like the MIND diet to protect memory and brain function. Blending the best of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, MIND emphasizes leafy greens, berries, whole grains, nuts, fish, and olive oil, while limiting red meat, fried food, and sugar. Backed by research, it's a simple, sustainable way to support long-term brain health—and it may even help with heart health, blood pressure, and inflammation too.

In Beautiful World, Where Are You, Sally Rooney—author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends—returns with a quietly piercing novel about love, friendship, and the anxiety of modern life. Centered on four young adults navigating tangled relationships and existential uncertainty, the story follows Alice, a successful writer, and her new companion Felix, as well as her best friend Eileen and the familiar, magnetic Simon. From Dublin to Rome, the novel explores the messiness of connection in a world that feels increasingly unstable. It’s about intimacy, disillusionment, and the search for meaning in a time when everything seems both too much and not enough.

ON RESILIENCE: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” - Stephen Hawking

Being smart isn’t just about knowing facts—it’s about staying flexible when life throws us curveballs. On a personal level, adapting might look like learning new skills after a job loss or adjusting your mindset when plans fall through. The takeaway? Resilience and openness to change are just as important as knowledge.

1. Mango — knitted dress with bow neckline

2. Quince — Italian leather buckle detail shoulder bag

3. Monica Vinader — siren muse bangle

4. Quince — 100% leather huarache flat

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