EDITOR'S NOTE
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:
A brightly colored muffin pan…because baking season is almost here.
Unfortunately, the printed jorts one writer has fallen victim to.
A thick tank top for layering underneath cardigans (which also has built-in snaps to keep your bra straps in place).
The sweatpant jeans we raved about last year that now come in petite and tall lengths.
Loafer mules under $90 for comfortable commute shoes you don’t have to swap.
—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA
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:
Reads
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.
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✨ An underrated skincare step we love for getting the extra gunk off.
🍂 How to save on clothing ahead of fall.
💸 Later, expensive phone bills.
‼️ Our extensive review on the TikTok-viral nutritionist platform.
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