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Why hello, Friday. Aren't you a sight for sore eyes?
I don't know about you, but this week kicked my ass. In all the best ways. But in a lot of "I need to re-evaluate my time commitments better" ways too. I tend to think I can accomplish and fit A LOT into a 12, sometimes 14 hour work day, only to realize after about 10, I'm anxious and exhausted, with a hint of hangry. So, in the spirit of relaxing the F out, I'm unplugging as much as possible this weekend. And finally tackling the piles of unsorted clothes that have crept their way all over my couch.
So let's dive right in, shall we?
ONE // Meghan Markle's tour wardrobe slayed us all
So is it just me, or was little Miss MM's wardrobe SO GOOD EVERY SINGLE DAY of that royal tour?! I kept checking the @KensingtonPalace account on Instagram for the latest outfit change like it was Christmas morning -- that Brandon Maxwell dress in particular being the real dealbreaker. Sigh.
If you haven't been following this, here's the brief rundown: the New York Times recently released an investigative report documenting how Google paid Android founder Andy Rubin $90 million in a severance package AFTER finding the sexual assault accusations against him to be credible and true. Yesterday, thousands of employees at Google walked out in the middle of the day in protest. I'm hopeful this will bring about some impactful and lasting change at Google because if I know anything about those employees, there's a detailed Google Doc somewhere with listed requirements, demands and necessary next steps.
THREE // My new favorite under eye routine
Step 1: Exuviance Intensive Eye Treatment mask first thing in the morning for 15 minutes (usually store them in the refrigerator so they're nice and cold). Really helps to depuff any baggage!
Step 2: Guerlain Orchidee Imperiale Eye and Lip Contour at night I LIVE for this stuff. Use sparingly, it's pricey, but decadent!
Step 3: Sleep with a silk eye mask. Not only does it help block out light and help induce sleep faster (leaving me well rested!), but it helps keep all eye product on at night (instead of on the pillow) thereby keeping moisture right where it belongs -- on me!
FOUR // Ultramarathoner Latoya Shauntay and the "Back of the Pack" mentality
I'm excited to go cheer on the runners this weekend, but especially the folks who look like they need a little extra encouragement. I loved how Latoya took someone taunting her at last year's NYC Marathon and turned it into motivation to finish. Someone did something very similar to me when I was running last year, and instead of getting angry with them, I took it out on the pavement and kept moving.
FIVE // Keiko wins the Halloween costume game
I mean, she's basically all the Disney princesses wrapped up into one!
SIX // The army of women who took down Larry Nassar
It's hard to read at certain points without crying, but it's also hard to read at certain points without wanting to slow clap for these ladies and their courage, their candor and their strength.
SEVEN // King Kong comes to Broadway!
And I, for one, and HERE FOR IT!
EIGHT // Friendly reminder: NOVEMBER 6th: GO VOTE!
In case I haven't said it enough, TUESDAY IS THE DAY TO GO VOTE, folks! Make a plan today -- most polls open at 6am and stay open pretty late, so I recommend checking your schedule now and planning around it. Again, I don't care WHO or WHAT you vote for, just VOTE PLEASE.
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Calling all jewelry buffs!
Just last week, I had the chance to preview a new capsule collection for John Hardy, designed by model and female empowerment activist, Adwoa Aboah. If you're unfamiliar with both, let me back up a bit.
At their core, John Hardy is a brand that is all about artisanship -- putting craft and sustainability above all else. All precious stones are ethically sourced, they only use 100% reclaimed silver and gold in their work and their commitment to caring for and truly supporting their artisans and their families -- the men and women who craft each piece by hand using an array of traditional Balinese royal court jewelry making techniques -- is an admirable and fair employment practice that I could only wish more companies followed suit. I've worked with their team before actually a few holiday seasons ago to meet and actually learn from their Bali-based artisans and it's still one of my favorite brand experiences to date.
As for Adwoa Aboah, you've likely seen her face before. Well, everywhere. And for good reason. She's absolutely stunning. She's a London-based model who's walked for the likes of Fendi, Erdem and Alexander Wang and has been on pretty much every cover of Vogue you can think of from US to to Poland. What I especially admire about her though, aside from her obvious grace, is her female empowerment platform, Gurls Talk, a story-submission online community of women to discuss everything from body image, to sexuality, from mental health to relationships, both professional and personal. At the time of writing this post, in fact, I've already bookmarked over 11 different articles I want to go back and read. I highly encourage you all to check it out.
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So what happens when two ethically conscious and aware brands, like John Hardy and Adwoa get together to design? Pure magic. I previewed the collection last week, which is sold exclusively at Farfetch until October 24, and fell in love with the variety -- ranging from the more classic notes to the downright avant-garde, a true testament to Adwoa's chameleon style and John Hardy's traditional but organic roots. Expect dramatic body hardnesses, reversible bracelets, earring chains meant to be worn between two different ear piercings, multi-layered earring cuffs and classic two-tone necklaces. And expect a lot of personal touches too: all stones have been selected for their mystical properties (pyrite, black tourmaline, and hematite are grounding, while pink tourmaline, rose quartz, and spinel represent light and energy) and there's even a specific signet ring that's inspired by one Adwoa's grandmother used to wear. For the astute eye: you'll notice a subtle "GT" engraving on some of the pieces -- a playful nod to Adwoa's aforementioned Gurls Talk platform.
Huge thanks to the Farfetch team for having me and even bigger congratulations to the John Hardy team and Adwoa Aboah on such a beautiful collaboration. Nothing makes me happier than seeing two humanitarian-focused brands come together to make something beautiful. And beautiful is certainly an understatement when it comes to this collection. You can check out the full range and even see how Adwoa rocks the pieces herself right here!
OUTFIT DETAILS: Maje blazer and skirt (borrowed) // Zara boots (similar style, on sale here) // John Hardy X Adwoa Aboah bracelet (gifted), exclusively at Farfetch // Luana bag
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Photos by Nick Urteaga and George Elder
Plus, say hi to Sai and Tara -- two friends who I love running into at events here in the city!
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"When it comes to shoes, the older I get, the closer I want to be to the ground."
I recently read the above quote while scrolling the other day on Instagram and it first made me chuckle and next, it made me think how much I relate to that concept -- a blasphemous concept for a longtime, statement shoe lover to say let alone type. If you've been following me here for a while, you know how much I've loved my crazy, out there shoes. Ones with sea shells attached, ones with feathers, ones with their own flame-red taillights -- all of them, I teetered in, pushing at least 3.5 all the way up to 5 inches, the very thought of which, are making my ankles wobble a bit now.
Of course, like most things in your 20s, you realize somewhere along the way that perhaps it wasn't worth some of the headache. And while I don't hustle every morning in a daily commute to a desk, I still run around quite a bit around the city, from meetings to shoots, meaning I need shoes that go many extra miles for me but look chic in the process. So when Kenneth Cole approached me about their latest shoe launch -- The Riley -- I was eager to put it to the test, because the resume just sounded too good. Memory foam insoles? Cushioned pod at ball of foot to absorb shock with every step? Additional comfort cushion at heel to evenly distribute standing weight? Insole perforated at forefoot for improved circulation and to cut back on odor? And a classic, elegant design? To be honest, I was looking for the catch, so I decided there was only one way to find out: I wore them to the Harper's Bazaar Icons party during NYFW.
The result? Let's just say, had I known the Cardi B / Nicki fight was going on, my feet were in great shape to run over to the action. After hours of dancing, chatting with friends at the bar and going up and down The Plaza steps many times, I'm pleased to report my Riley heels held up incredibly well, making them some of my most comfortable heels in my rotation today.
Have you guys tried them out yet? What are some of the most comfortable heels you own?
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OUTFIT DETAILS: Kenneth Cole blazer and/pants// Riley heels in black // Kenneth Cole dress // Riley heels in silver // Kenneth Cole top and jeans // Riley heels in red
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This post was in collaboration with Kenneth Cole. As always, all opinions and styling are my own. Thank you for supporting all This Time Tomorrow collaborations!
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Press play!
As promised, I'm so excited to share with you guys this amazing video we crafted around our Ocean's 4 inspired shoot (you can read more about the backstory here). Not only was it a dream to shoot something so creative and editorial in Carolina Herrera gowns around New York, but getting to work alongside these ladies, whom I've admired for years now and am lucky enough to call friends -- well, it made the day that much more special to me.
Recently, I've been thinking a lot about this influencer/content creator/blogger (we need a better catch all name here) space I find myself in and more specifically, I think a lot about the content I both create and consume -- and what motivates me on both fronts to do either. Personally, I think we can all agree this space is extremely saturated and I don't say that with a heavy heart -- I think it's amazing so many men and women have been able to make their livelihoods and careers out of such a democratic space as this. But it also means there's that much more content to digest. To scroll through. To like. To comment. To watch. And if I'm being more honest, I wonder how much I actually STOP to appreciate what is being created, because of the daunting amount of content at my fingertips. To put it lightly, it's overwhelming -- perhaps you feel the same? And I completely understand this works the other way too: how much do people pause to actually appreciate the content I'm creating and producing? They say you have 2 seconds to grab someone's attention on any social media platform, and I'm sure by the time I've written that sentence, it's changed to 1.5 or less. So how am I grabbing you in those 2 seconds? I'm not sure of that answer.
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In a space that's constantly changing and growing, I've realized I've always been happiest when I'm bringing a vision for a shoot to life -- for the sponsored shoots, yes, but even more so for the editorial, non-sponsored, I'm-just-dressing-up-with-my-girlfriends-for-the-fun-of-it shoots. Those are the ones that reawaken why I do what I do: purely for the joy of creating and sharing a world with you all, and I hope that joy comes through here.
Sai, Karen, Helena and I are looking to make this a series moving forward -- so please let me know if you have any ideas for the next shoot! We're brainstorming now! In the meantime, HIT PLAY below!
Photos by George Elder // Video by Abe // All dresses on loan thanks to Carolina Herrera
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Oh, what a week!
It's been a rollercoaster over here -- with lots of full day shoots and little down time in between, which is admittedly, just the way I like it. That said, your Friday Favorites are coming a day late, so I hope you already have your weekend coffee in hand and some AC blasting (I certainly do!). Let's dive in!
ONE // Meghan Markle and Me -- Who Wore It Best?
The other day, when I was boarding the bus to head out to Montauk with the Cynthia Rowley team, my friend Lex sent me a DM with a photo of the Duchess of Sussex. Her message with the photo was: "Aren't you wearing the exact same outfit right now?!" I couldn't help but laugh -- we basically were! I had the denim, midi Martin Grant dress you see here, Meghan, of course, was in Carolina Herrera, for the Sentebale polo match in Windsor, but side by side, basically duplicates. Naturally, this begs the question, who wore it best?
TWO // Sachin + Babi beaded bag
I don't know about you guys, but I'm switching up my summer bag routine from straw and wicker to all things beaded. The more vintage looking the better. And this little number from Sachin + Babi is all I want to grab when I head out these days. Plus, it comes in so many different colors -- the emerald is high on my list.
THREE // How Goop's haters made Gwyneth Paltrow's company worth $250 million
Love her or hate her, she's got one damn good business model. This quote sums it up best: "Her business depended on no one ever being able to be her. Though I guess it also depended on their ability to think they might."
I recently saw this here in the city and practically had goosebumps the entire time. The archival footage is incredible and all the interviews are very candid and raw, plus the editing is hauntingly beautiful -- just like his work. Highly recommend seeing it.
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Speaking of your watch list, I recently started HBO's Sharp Objects, with Amy Adams. AND I'M HOOKED. No surprise there though -- it's directed by none other than Big Little Lies's director Jean-Marc Vallée and the soundtrack is amazing -- already have it fired up on Spotify.
SIX // Is this group of islands the next "Iceland" destination?
Spoiler alert: I'm going at the end of August, so I'll let you all know!
SEVEN // What border officials actually think about Trump's zero tolerance immigration policy
A heartbreaking and eye opening read. My favorite part: "On a conference call with a border patrol officer and his cousin, an editor at a local El Paso publication, they both agree “we have lost our focus on humanity.” The officer tells me a story of a four-year-old boy crossing the border alone and running up to him, grateful he’s made it across. As the officer turned the child over to officials, he held back tears. He knows the chance of the boy ever seeing his family again is slim. “His mom either sent him alone so that he would have a chance at a better life, or she’s already crossed over and is living undocumented and will be unreachable, but maybe she’s in the system. With up to 99 percent of asylum cases at El Paso being denied, it’s unlikely these two will end up together.”
I recently asked in an Instagram post whether you guys preferred a certain polka dot dress or a yellow dress and the overwhelming amount of comments in support of the yellow dress leads me to believe I just need more yellow in my life. Looks like I know what I'm shopping for this weekend.
OUTFIT DETAILS: Martin Grant dress (sold out, but this Stella McCartney version is really similar and on sale!) // Olympia Le-Tan clutch // Chanel slingbacks (snag these -- AMAZING condition at The RealReal!) // Missoma necklaces
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Whew! What a week!
Perhaps I'm still playing catch up from our weird holiday week a while back, but the past few days have felt like a marathon. Waking up super early, going to bed super late and still feeling like I'm not getting through my to-do list each day. I'm heading out to Sag Harbor today with the Nicole Miller team, so I'm looking forward to kicking off an early summer Friday with some sunshine out east.
Also, since the weekend is nigh, just wanted to remind you all that I'll be speaking tomorrow at the Her Conference here in NYC, from 10 to 11am. Our panel discussion is all things related to Blogging 101: growing your reach and increasing your engagement. Plus, I have some RAD ladies joining me, all of whom I admire so much. If you happen to be in the city this weekend, I'd love to meet you! You can snag your weekend pass right this way and make sure to use the code "HERCONFCC" at checkout for $50 off!
As always, hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead, no matter what you have planned! And thanks for reading! In the meantime, here's a rundown of everything that's caught my eye this week:
ONE // Reminder: Instagram is not Reality
Loved this honest and very candid post from Jess. It's also a great reality check that I think we all need from time to time, the more we consume on social.
TWO // Dior's relaunch of the saddle bag
So, in case you missed the army of influencers who posted their new Dior saddle bags yesterday, here's the rundown: Dior has officially relaunched their late 90s, early aughts iconic bag: the saddle bag. Carrie Bradshaw circa season 3 would be proud! But I'm curious, what are your thoughts? Do you prefer the vintage version still? Or it's updated and more expensive younger sister?
THREE // You know, it's a FASHUN FILM
My boyfriend recently shared this video with me, and I'm now tempted to recreate it myself. Such a clever, tongue in cheek take on the "I'm so cool without really trying fashion video."
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FOUR // Pretty Woman on Broadway!!
Speaking of my boyfriend, CAN WE PLEASE GET TICKETS FOR THIS?
FIVE // New York Times Friday Briefing
I recently got hooked on this -- and love how concise but comprehensive it is. Everything you need to know about what happened in the world that week, taking about 10 minutes or less to read.
SIX // Rent the Runway Unlimited
I'm so happy that you guys loved my review of Rent the Runway's Unlimited service! As a follow up, I wanted to mention their team is happy to offer an additional 40% off to my readers for their first Unlimited order! Simply enter the code "KRYSTALPERK40" at checkout. Speaking of, here's what I'm currently waiting to arrive for my next order: this Solace London dress, this Amur dress and this Martin Grant dress.
Have you guys seen this yet? It's on our Sunday agenda and I'm really intrigued after reading a few reviews that dub it as a "wild, dystopian satire."
This had me in tears.
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