How to build a good day when you’re full of despair over the state of the world.

These swimsuits need good homes.

Actually, maybe it is time for Democrats to go low.

20% off and free shipping on Avene this weekend with the code HOWL20! I will have these 4 products in my cabinet for life.

Simple, inexpensive sneakers in every color under the sun.

What New Yorker writers are reading this summer.

What are “vibes” exactly and how have they entered political rhetoric?

Best clean setting spray on the market. Loving it this summer.

The magic of a little danger.

I have sadly quit Pilates for good (can’t pay for both the classes and the physical therapy I need when I’m doing it), so I’m back on the Tracy Anderson train.

The absolute GOAT of body lotions for summer. Smells like coconut and I’m thoroughly obsessed.

Stanley Tucci’s travel pet peeves and favorite spots.

When it’s too hot to cook, try these recipes. (It was 106 here yesterday OMG.)

Happy Friday! It’s clearly hot AF here and I hate summer with a raging passion, but you probably already knew that.

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Man, Intermix really has my number lately. Recent purchases include this, these, and these.

Love may actually hurt, like hurt hurt, after all.

Bravo to the Flo Tracking App for introducing the anonymous mode – fellow users, be sure to choose that option when it becomes available.

You all, this new Supreme Court case is so incredibly frightening if you care at all about democracy. (They also gave the finger to the EPA this week.)

If history is your thing, there are some amazing parallels between what’s happening in the US right now and the French Revolution.

This Girl’s Life: On Growing Up Trans in Texas. Incredible piece.

The return on investment I get on these shoes is the highest in my closet – I wear them at least a few times a week.

These pimple patches work. #lookatthereviews

“Running Up That Hill” has been a favorite of mine for decades, but frankly, if I hear it one more time, I might puke. #thanksstrangerthings

Have you tried this new serum? My skin adores it – 44 clean actives!

Forever chemicals pose risk even at very low levels. Ugh.

Cutest summer coverup.

Are you into the clean girl aesthetic?

Okay, this translucent powder is worth every penny. SO GOOD.

Happy Friday! Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

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I posted my detailed summer skincare routine (morning and evening!) this week. A full list of products is here.

You know I hate shorts, right? Well, this summer is turning out to be the hottest ever. I’ve been wearing these on my walks and I love them. (They run small! I wear a medium.)

Wait. Erotic cookbooks?

Love this piece on alternate father figures.

Y’all, one of my very favorite luxury moisturizers is 20% off this weekend. (The entire Tatcha site, actually! Love this brand.)

22 reasons to dress like you are on vacation, even when you’re not.

Did celebrity deprive Yoko Ono of her due as an artist?

With all my dress-wearing (and IG posting of said dresses), I get lots of questions about what undergarments I wear. This bra is perfection for strapless or spaghetti strap dresses and I’m quite partial to these tanga undies.

Are you watching the January 6th hearings?! Wow wow wow.

When I find a dress shape that I love, I horde them all. This particular style by Mille is one of my very favorites for easy, breezy wear.

A hotter, poorer, and less free America.

Breaking: the first outfit you had on was the one. lol

Happy Friday! Wishing you a wonderful weekend. We have a double-decker for Dustin on Sunday…his birthday and Father’s Day!

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