Earlier this spring, I went through my closet to assess the clothing I owned. I donated some things and made small fixes on pieces that needed mending. That process has helped me keep my closet organized and get the most out of the clothing I already own. As we approach summer, I pulled out some…
Read moreAdvanced Style Tip: Learning to See The Details That Define Great, Simple Summer Style
Advanced Style Tip: Learning to See The Details That Define Great, Simple Summer Style Summer heat requires our outfits to be made up of only a short sleeve shirt and shorts – instead of getting frustrated by a lack of variety and layers, it’s the perfect time to grow your ability to see and appreciate…
Read moreHas Your Beauty Routine Changed During the Pandemic?
The other day, I turned to the back of my daily planner and made myself a list: • Haircut• Eyebrow wax• Order tinted moisturizer• Order a red lipstick• Mani/pedi• Get running shoes• Mammogram• Pap smear• Eye exam• Writing retreat I barely even knew what to title said list. “Self Care” was inaccurate. I already lit…
Read moreThis One Thing Is the Secret to Any Lasting Friendship
Image by Athena Pelton Family. Spouses. Kids. The lucky person who gets to prepare the mess formally known as taxes. These are all relationships in which we know work is required and there’s an equal expectation that the deal is, in ways small and forgettable or big and important, transactional. A give here, a take…
Read moreGrowing Up With a Mom With OCD
Ruth Chan is an illustrator who lives in Brooklyn with her boyfriend. Her comics tackle lighter topics like dogs and curry fish balls to heavier topics like grief and race. She writes and illustrates children’s books. For Cup of Jo, she also written about losing a pet and Lunar New Year. P.S. Taking care of…
Read moreToby and Anton’s Guide to Life
Children often see the world in cool ways, and I love hearing their pearls of wisdom. So! At bedtime last night, I asked my own kids — Toby, 11, and Anton, 8 — to reveal their pro tips… 1. What’s a good breakfast?Toby: Toast with butter is always satisfying.Anton: Frosted Mini Wheats plus Kashi Cinnamon Harvest….
Read moreSpending Freeze FAQ: Why I Started It and What It Looks Like in My Life
I first announced that I’d be doing a spending freeze on Instagram a few weeks ago (you can watch the video here). I’ve heard from so many people who are supporting this shift and have also received a number of questions. I felt it would be helpful to write a post answering a couple of…
Read moreThe Drawstring Chino Is The Pant For Our New Normal
Our comfort requirements have changed – and so has the chino. By Primer reader Christopher A. Like many office workers, I began working from home after the pandemic started. And despite academic theories about “enclothed cognition” and articles about how some people were wearing business casual to “get into work mode,” I’ve exclusively worn sweatpants…
Read moreDeal Picks: ~$30 Shorts, Shirts, and Jeans + More at Banana Republic
It’s the end of the season, and that means it’s a smart time to stock up on a discount. 7″ Linen-Cotton Shorts, $34.99 $70 7″ Easy Short, $29.99 $59.50 Leather Slider Belt, $25.97 $89.50 Crew Sock with Cashmere, $9.97 $30 Oversized Sweater Blazer, $45.99 $150 Blue Stripe Slim Tech Stretch Cotton Shirt, $30.99 $80 Black…
Read moreHave a Relaxing Weekend.
What are you up to this weekend? We’re throwing Toby’s 12th birthday party. (Side note: 12?!?!) We got a photo cake, which is always a crowdpleaser. My dad is also visiting, which means that we will be watching this movie. Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the…
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