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1. My “adventure cape,” a white-label product previously sold under the DKNY brand, is available this fall as the Halogen Snap Front Hooded Cape (two colors). There is a small difference in material composition, but the design has remained mostly unchanged (though the current version looks a little longer than last year’s). The fit is intended to be oversized, so there’s no need to size down unless you are particularly narrow-shouldered or short. The quality is exceptional for the price.


2. The Ever-Shifting Symbolism of Lace  via Racked

3. Generation Adderall via the New York Times Magazine


4. How America Outlawed Adolescence via the Atlantic


5. How Sites Like Google and Facebook Put You In Political Echo Chambers via Life Hacker


6. Most tops are 30% off today with code YAY at Anthropologie. In my cart: Patrie Mixed Lace Top (gorgeous color!), Ruffled Sagnier Pullover, Cropped Guerie Shell, Ruffled Shoulder Cardigan, Lauvitel Wrap Top, and Victoria Lace Tunic.


7. Elon Musk’s Wild Ride via Bloomberg


8. 21 Reasons Pandas Are The Absolute Best via BuzzFeed

9. Diet cutlery? Electronic Spoons Which Make Food Taste Sweeter on Horizon via the Telegraph


10. Amazon to Expand Grocery Business With New Convenience Stores via the Wall Steet Journal


11. Take 60% off clearance styles (prices reflect discount) at Aerie. My picks: Lace Boyshort, Brooke Lace Trim Bra, Cross-Front Romper, The Bare Bra, Halter Boho Bralette, Geo Lace Cheeky Panty, and Lace Hi Neck Bralette. Shipping is free on orders over $50.


12. The Real Cost of ASOS’s Fast Fashion via BuzzFeed


13. Why For-Profit Education Fails via the Atlantic


14. Rolls-Royce Made a Picnic Basket That Costs $46,000: And It’s Not Even Made of Gold. via Bloomberg


15. How Yelp Ratings, Michelin Stars Can Be a Double-Edged Sword for Restaurants via Eater

16. If you wear a size 7-9, the Kate Spade Lydia Bow Heels that I own and reviewed are now about half off at 6PM in lemon yellow, black, ivory, and geranium. Select (and limited) sizes are also on sale at Amazon.

17. The World’s Happiest Man Wishes You Wouldn’t Call Him That via GQ

18. The People Who Ate Each Other via the BBC

19. Letter of Recommendation: Craps via the New York Times

20. Recent purchases: WAH LONDON x ASOS Velvet Dress With Pearl Straps, J. Crew Cape Scarf, Demy Lee Yulia Sweater Dress, Ann Taylor Extrafine Merino Wool Topped Poncho, and Kate Spade Brigette Bow Satchel (on sale in red here).

1. A quick update on this J. Crew Trench Cape, for those of you who are interested. As reviewed, the cape has its shortcomings—the length may be long on short people (the XXS/XS measures about 33 inches long; size down unless if you have broad shoulders or a larger chest), the material is prone to wrinkles, and the arm hole placements are awkward. It is now on sale (plus an extra 40% off with code 24HOURS) in two colors, so proceed at your own risk. Here are my other sale picks: Striped Crewneck Sweater, Pleated Midi Skirt, Wool Tunic Sweater, and Silk Cami.


2. Uncovering the Bad Math (or Logic) of an Economic Analysis Embraced by Bernie Sanders via the New York Times


2.5. The Sanders ‘Economic Plan’ Controversy via the Huffington Post


3. Economic Plan Is a Quandary for Hillary Clinton’s Campaign via the New York Times


4. One of my favorite pieces to pack for weekend trips—a Cowl-neck Sweater from Forever 21—is restocked and on sale. I last wore it here.


5. Teaching Men to Be Emotionally Honest via the New York Times (Link to the video mentioned in the article)


6. Ann Taylor’s newest collection is heavy on pineapples and gingham. I ordered the Stripe Sweater Jacket, Plaid Belted Pocket Dress, Crepe Shirred Top, Gingham Side Button Skirt, Mila Gingham Pumps, and Gingham Sheath Dress.


7. Animaniacs is now on Netflix. If only Histeria! would get picked up!


8. A hilarious article on how “CNBC Tried, and Massively Failed, to Teach People About Password Security” via Vice


9.  All dresses are 30% off at H&M. Really loving this off-the-shoulder dress, printed maxi dress, short patterned dress, and chiffon maxi dress.


10. The New York Times reveals The Keys to Happiness. (Jk. There’s nothing new here.)