TODAY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: therapy doesn’t work, tablescapes don’t need to be complicated, monster muse makeup
• this week’s watch: Wayward
• extra stories
• recent articles: Noteworthy scents is changing the way we wear fragrance
• weekly favorites: trench coat season
• quote on: perspectives

WELLNESS: THERAPY DOESN’T WORK FOR SOME PEOPLE
Therapy gets hyped up as the ultimate mental health fix, but what if it doesn’t click? A new survey found that a lot of folks struggle to find that “breakthrough” moment, often because they haven’t found the right therapist or type of therapy for them in particular. Sometimes it’s about the fit, sometimes it’s about consistency, and sometimes it’s just about time—real progress usually builds slowly.

BEAUTY: MONSTER MUSE MAKEUP
“Monster muse” is the newest makeup trend which taps into that dark romantic energy you can’t seem to get enough of; think soft, flushed cheeks and a glow that says “I’ve been to the underworld and back.” Inspired by makeup artist Nina Park’s signature looks on Lily-Rose Depp and Mia Goth, it’s all about blurred lips, a barely-there base, and a touch of haunted glam.

LIVING: TABLESCAPE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE COMPLICATED
A beautiful tablescape doesn’t need to be fussy or overcomplicated—it’s all about thoughtful simplicity. With a few timeless, multifunctional pieces (like shallow bowls that show off your food or marble boards that double as décor), anyone can create an effortlessly chic setup. Think: breaking up visual heights, serving buffet-style to keep things relaxed, and even foraging a few natural touches—because sometimes the best centerpiece is already in your kitchen or backyard.

In the seemingly peaceful town of Tall Pines, two teenage best friends—Leila and Abbie—end up at a mysterious “troubled teen” academy run by Evelyn Wade. A new local cop, Alex Dempsey, arrives with his pregnant wife, and soon suspects there’s something deeply wrong beneath the surface. As Leila and Abbie try to escape, they uncover buried secrets, cult-like rituals, and the dark roots of the town’s obsession with control, power, and belonging.

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🤳🏼 even Drew Barrymore is on this trend

🙉 if you’re having MIL problems…

🏞️ the most beautiful places in the US

🕊️ RIP Diane

😑 we don’t know how to feel about this

There’s something undeniably chic about having a signature scent — that one perfume that feels like you. It’s the finishing touch before you head out the door, the invisible accessory that ties everything together. But finding that perfect fragrance? Not so simple. Enter Noteworthy Scents — the fragrance brand redefining how we discover and wear perfume. Their mission? To make finding your signature scent effortless, personalized, and better for the planet.

ON PERSPECTIVE: We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are. — Anaïs Nin

Our perspectives are shaped by our experiences, biases, and emotions. Two people can look at the same situation and walk away with completely different interpretations—not because one is wrong, but because each is filtering reality through their own lens.