Melissa Gorga’s Distressed Denim Shorts on Instagram

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In case you missed it, Melissa Gorga recently posted to Instastories about the distressed denim shorts she’s been wearing that you’ve all probably been curious about. And tbh, we can’t think of a more perfect ingredient for having a hot girl summer than these (other than some piña colada mix to use in this machine of course). 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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When I wake up in the morning, I’m beginning to feel hope. I’m making plans, I got my second vaccine, and I see life revving back up again. And I’m thrilled about that…

We may read less now that days are heading towards normal – or the new normal. But whether we’re cooling our heels in the dentist’s lobby, sitting on a train, or relaxing on the patio with a cocktail, a great book is always the perfect companion. 

And, so – may I present – five fiction books I’ve enjoyed this month…

Wickwythe Hall by Judithe Little

Judithe Little rewrote and tweaked this novel for seven long years before a publisher accepted it. “I was a decent writer, but I had to learn to tell a story,” she told me during our interview. Bingo! Mission accomplished. 

After I devoured her recent book, The Chanel Sisters, I wanted to take a peek at her first historical fiction novel. Published in 2017, Wickwythe Hall may be readily available for lending at the library. 

This book combines everything I crave in a story. Lush scenery, captivating relationships, beautiful descriptions, and well-researched history. 

Its focus is Operation Catapult, a little-known piece of World War II history. After powerful French naval ships were captured by German forces, Winston Churchill didn’t want Hitler to use the fleet against the British. England’s prime minister launched an attack on the captured French fleet, killing 1000 French sailors. 

Inspired by real people, places, and events, readers learn what it took to survive the long war. 

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse

On a recent walk, I listened to a podcast interview with author Sarah Pearse. She said she’d read a Swiss magazine article featuring abandoned sanatoriums that had been converted into hotels. And, off she ran with a creepy plot idea!

If you like the idea of a thriller based in a remote sanatorium turned into an edgy, luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps, this is your type of page-turner.

Do life events always happen the exact way we remember them? Detective Elin Warner, stranded at the hotel when an avalanche strikes – and murder and mayhem follow – cannot get past the death of her brother.

I raced through this New York Times bestseller, with its short chapters and quick pace. I only hope the novel’s gruesome details stem from Pearse’s research and not her imagination! 

The Bookshop of Second Chances by Jackie Fraser

Insecurities may drive us to behave in ways we admonish.

This rom-com story, with a good amount of bookish charm, arrives in the world on May 4. If you need a “light” read – and adore a bookstore backdrop – put a copy on hold at the library now. 

When Thea looks back on her younger self, she thinks that “everything I did was new. Now, nothing I do is new.” But life is about to change…

Thea is starting over, at an age when that’s not so simple to do, in a coastal Scottish town. She escapes a dissolving marriage and enters a new world, complete with an ancestral home, a job in a quaint bookstore, and a crotchety boss who’s tough to please.

A good reminder it’s never too late to try something new!

Florence Adler Swims Forever by Rachel Beanland 

What do we do for our children? Or the people we love? 

Based on some true events – heartbreaking for any family to endure – this thought-provoking novel transports readers to 1934 Atlantic City. Like any parents, Esther and Joseph Adler want the best for their daughters.

Labeled one of last “summer’s best reads” on several lists, this novel generated lots of buzz and great reviews. And I’m glad I read it. 

I feel like that sometimes with books. I don’t shout their praises from the rooftops, and they may not have been an absolute favorite. But when I finish the last page and close the cover, I’m happy I read the story.

The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth

Yes, it’s true, bitter people can do bad things.

After I read The Good Sister, I looked into what else this beloved Australian author has written. I now clearly understand why Hepworth has legions of fans across the globe. 

Lucy’s complicated relationship with her mother-in-law, Diana, involves misunderstandings, mistrust, and murder. Told in dual timelines and narratives, readers see – with all the unwritten rules – how it is easy for a mother-in-law to get it wrong.

Optioned to actress Amy Poehler for television, this twisty novel prompted me to think of all the reasons I adore my daughter-in-law! 

What are you reading right now? Me – The Survivors by Jane Harper. Do you have a favorite book of 2020? Once your world opens up, will you continue to read at your “pandemic pace”? Please join the conversation!

What you choose to do with your body hair is entirely your choice. Just ask Lourdes Leon. The 24-year-old has hit up red carpet events showing off her armpit hair like it’s NBD (because it’s not) and it’s refreshing as hell. You just have to check out Leon’s mom Madonna’s Instagram and you’ll see her body hair. The photo is a bit of a throwback but the duo looks stunning together. “Like Pieces of your Heart Walking around outside of you,” Madonna wrote to her daughter.

Leon also gives glimpses of her body hair choice on her Instagram stories, which fan pages grab and post to Instagram left and right. But if body hair is NBD and everyone has it, why are we even talking about it? Well, it’s notable when a celebrity, especially a young woman, decides to say eff the patriarchal beauty standards that say you’re supposed to be somehow hairless at all times. It’s extremely dated but still affects many of us on the daily.

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Of course, this isn’t new for Madonna’s daughter. At the 15th Annual CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Event in 2018, Leon wore a very Madonna-esque white sheer gown on the red carpet and posed with her armpit hair on full display.

Singer Lourdes Leon attends the 15th annual CFDA / Vogue Fashion Fund event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard on Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

And if you still think in 2021 women showing their body hair isn’t something to talk about—and applaud—just check out Madonna’s Instagram comments on her post. “She doesen’t[sic] have to shave and I don’t have to like it,” wrote one woman. There are also a ton of vomiting emojis posted. Sigh. Body hair is natural and has zero to do with being clean. (In fact, body hair can help keep you cleaner!) Something tells me, Leon isn’t concerned by the comments, though. And why would she be?

Nothing bugs me more than a beauty brand coming out with a “genderless” makeup or skincare line. That’s because there is no gender attached to products as it is. Take for instance me and Jacob Elordi wearing the same blush, according to a recent photo. Hair and makeup artist Shannon J J Williams shared a BTS of the Kissing Booth and Euphoria star during his shoot for Man About Town Magazine. If you haven’t seen these photos, well, you’re in for a treat.

Photographer Isabella Elordi (his sister!) shot the editorial. Jacob thanks her “for bringing art to my world through hers.” The photos are gorgeous, with Jacob mixing traditional masculine and feminine together in the most high-fashion way. When his very buff arms are exposed on the cover, he’s also wearing dangly earrings and a crop top. In a close-up shot (and the BTS picture), he has flushed cheeks, which according to the brand, is thanks to Ciaté London’s Dewy Blush.

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“For a subtle rosy glow, the gel-balm formula is great for adding a pop of color and brightness in one step,” Williams told Ciaté London. He used the shade Papaya on Jacob, a pretty peachy pink.

Ciaté London.

The cheek tints come in two shades in addition to Papaya: Coconut (a bronze/nude) and Pomegranate (a berry).  It’s lightweight and blendable, formulated with yuzu and dragon fruit for brightening. They’re similar to other dew blushes but a little more sheer, which makes them easier to build on all skin types—and genders, for that matter. Not everyone wants ultra-bright blush. You only need a little bit of this formula to see a subtle glow, but you can add more for a TikTok-ready heavy blush look. However you use Dewy Blush is up to you but one thing is for certain, makeup is for everyone.

Lisa Barlow’s Pink Denim Shirt on Instastories

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Although Lisa Barlow’s pink denim shirt that we saw her wearing recently on Instastories may not have been part of the lewk I put together for Sagittarius in our Spring Zodiac Sign Fashion post, between the acid washed denim and brand on the label it’s definitely close. And potentially close to entering your closet considering it’s still in stock, which you should probably take as a sign no matter what yours is. 

Fashionably,

Faryn

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