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September 26, 2026
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Jen’s Weekend Drafts: What We Should Do Is Write.

Musings + Essays

+”ALL WE ARE IS WRITERS AND WHAT WE SHOULD DO IS WRITE”: I enjoyed this (slightly acerbic!) letter from Hemingway to Fitzgerald, which reads something like a bucket of cold water over the head (warning:...

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September 25, 2026
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Negative Whipped Pants + Other Things I Loved Wearing This Week.

Classic Style
September 25, 2026
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Taffeta, Satin, + Other Fall Textures I’m Loving. (Plus How I’d Style).

Classic Style
September 24, 2026
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Fall 2026 Outfit Formulas.

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September 24, 2026
14

What’s Your Rainy Day Pick-Me-Up?

Musings + Essays
September 23, 2026
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Cozy Sherpa + Shearling Finds for Autumn.

Classic Style
September 23, 2026
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Intrinsically Rock N’ Roll.

Musings + Essays
September 22, 2026
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Micropost: A 24-Hour Julia Amory Sale, New Donni, + More.

Fashion Trends
September 22, 2026
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Finally: A September 2026 Tuckernuck Promo Code!

Sales + Budget Buys
September 22, 2026
8

Things I Tell Myself When Facing the New.

Musings + Essays
September 21, 2026
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My Favorite Fall Pants + Jeans for Petites!

Classic Style
September 21, 2026
8

What Fun Little Traditions Do You Have with Your Kids?

Motherhood
September 20, 2026
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Sunday Special: Restocking the Underwear Drawer for Fall/Winter.

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