As soon as we feel the tiniest twinge of crispness in the air, our editors are ready to whip out the pumpkin spice candles (and no, we’re not crazy for it).
As soon as we feel the tiniest twinge of crispness in the air, our editors are ready to whip out the pumpkin spice candles (and no, we’re not crazy for it). In honor of being a little over a month out from the first official day of fall, here’s everything sitting in our editors’ carts:
💇 The bougie hairbrush that allows us to go longer between washes.
Cushionaire Maui Strappy Sandals
Tory Burch dupe alert.
Our Affiliate Manager had been eyeing these Tory Burch Pierced Multi-Strap Heeled Sandals for months (especially for her upcoming trip to Greece). But in the wise words of this The Cut article, “We work in media, WTF,”...justifying a pair of $400 shoes was simply not on her bingo card. Instead, she found this $50 pair from Amazon. They come in five colors, are made of vegan leather, and have a low, wearable heel.
Three Totally Random Things
Here are three random products we’re loving this week:
You’ve Got a Place Here, Too, edited by Ebony LaDelle
The story: If you’re looking to wrap up your summer with some sweet short stories, check out this romance anthology. It features 12 fictional love stories set at historically Black colleges and universities, while exploring identity, crushes, second chances, and more. Plus it features hit authors Elizabeth Acevedo and Nicola Yoon, so pick it up for a quick, meaningful read.
Skimm’d by: Margo Ghertner, Alexandra Napoli, Martha Upton, Caroline Goldstein, Alessandra Rey
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