Weekend Reads #74
Hey folks in the DMV (that stands for the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia), what are you doing October 16th? The Bad on Paper podcast with Grace Atwood and Becca Freeman are coming to City Winery and I will be one of their guests! It should be a fun night, I'm looking forward to it and would love to meet you. You can learn more at the Bad on Paper Podcast's page about their live shows. And after that, like just hours later, I am hopping on a plane to LA for a very fun project with one of my favorite apparel brands. I'll be sharing more when I am able, but as always will be sharing behind the scenes on my Instagram Stories!
The past few weeks have been so exciting for my business but also my family. We've had Oscar for a month and he's just a delight. While we've had a few issues, that's completely normal for a newly-adopted dog and they will all work out. He's already becoming more comfortable in the house and responsive to our commands. My friend Dana's dog Cher passed away a few months ago; she was around the same size as Oscar. Dana and her husband gave us some of Cher's old clothes and it's been fun (and practical!) to dress Oscar up in cute little sweaters, sweatshirts, and fleeces now that fall has arrived in DC.
Weekend Reads
Tyler Perry opened a movie studio this week. Tyler Perry Studios is the first-ever fully black-owned film studio lot. The studio has no proprietary partners or corporate backing. It doesn't matter whether or not you like his films, this is monumental and wonderful and about time. (The Root)
A beautiful tribute to a friend from one of my favorite bloggers. (Style Crone)
Clean beauty brand Drunk Elephant was purchased by Shisheido. All the big beauty brands are trying to remain relevant with small bussy brands and clean beauty. (Business of Fashion)
If you saw Hailey Baldwin Beiber's wedding veil you may have wondered if it was grammatically correct; Merriam-Webster and the Vogue copy department weigh in. (Vogue)
The new version of the traditional book club? (New Yorker)
For Your Entertainment
For this Weekend Reads, an anthem to those who always hear, “When are you going to settle down?” “Aren't you lonely?” “Who will take care of you when you get older?” and all the other stupid things people say to those who are independent. Enjoy “Good Thing” by Zedd and Kehlani. Eff yeah.
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Instagram Club! LOLOLOL. I love Shouts and Murmurs in the New Yorker. Favorite part of the magazine. And yes, I do subscribe to a newspaper just for the comics.
Love Kehlani, thsnks for the share!
My pleasure!
Eager to find time to read the Liz O’Donnell article as that is where I am at in life right now. My business has taken a huge hit through this. Desperately trying to keep my head above water and not sacrifice my own needs and self-care like I have the past six years. To say that is it difficult is an understatement to say the least.
Oh Danielle, my heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how hard this is. Liz has a Facebook group called Working Daughter and does a lot to help those dealing with this situation. Sending you love and strength.
Yes, I joined that group immediately after reading the article and is exactly the kind of group I had been searching for these past six years! It’s amazing! I love your Weekend Reads and so thankful you shared this article.
Fantastic!
Thank you for the “Good Thing” music video. I sent it to my two daughters who are independent and loving it!
Also, I can vouch for the J. Jill Ava sweaters, I bought two last January and two more last month. Too bad I missed this sale. They are great for travel, for their warmth and they are lightweight as well as very comfortable.
I’m so glad you also love these sweaters! And I love that you shared this video!
I will be in the Long Beach/Carson City area October 16-20 if you happen to have some free time! It would be fun to overlap.
I so wish but it’s less than 24 hours and it’s all scheduled. you’re not the only one to mention it, I think I need to return soon!
I just read an article about Tyler Perry in the NYT – a force in the Black theater community.
He’s not someone I’ve watched a lot, but I’m considering checking out some of the plays they mention. It’s never a bad idea to branch out.
Most of his movies are not my thing, but that doesn’t matter. They’re not made for me and I think he is a talented man doing good with his success! I haven’t seen any of his plays, I too should check them out!