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Quote of the Week By Kinnerith Din

“Youth is happy because it has the capacity to see beauty. Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.” — Franz Kafka

Chappell Roan Releases New Single “The Subway”🚆

Nobody is doing it like Chappell Roan. Period. 

The pop princess has finally dropped a new single and music video for her latest hit “The Subway” and I’m so here for it. 

The song itself is about trying (and failing) to move on after being with someone for so long. Or as twitter user @cowboygeniusx put it, “the subway is a wlw song (woman losing woman.)” Paired with such beautiful and heartbreaking production in a surprisingly nostalgic way, it reminds me of a modernized late '90s/Y2K indie ballad (Think Boston by Augustana or Don’t Dream It’s Over by Sixpence None The Richer).

Roan wrings every drop of heartbreak out of the lyrics– lines like,“I see your shadow with the lights off, f*ck this city I’m moving to Saskatchewan!” and “I A few weeks later, somebody wore your perfume it almost killed me. I had to leave the room.” 

Beyond her making us #yearn, the song itself is incredibly profound. Chappell’s vocal delivery is amazing and it’s full of quotable one liners, making it a perfect segue into fall as summer begins to end. It’s a career-defining single– bold, vulnerable, and razor-sharp. 

And one more time for the road: “F*ck this city I’m moving to Saskatchewan!!!

For Oak Bluffs, With Love🏇

Watching coverage of The Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs collection felt like watching a Jordan Peele film — layered with symbolism you don’t fully grasp until someone unpacks it in a TikTok thread. The enchanting Black couples, the nods to historically Black colleges, and the grandeur vacation homes — but are we going to talk about the white cotton fabrics weaving through it all?

In Black American culture, white clothing has long been tied to spirituality. While enslaved,  Black Americans were not permitted to leave the plantation — except on Sundays, when they attended church dressed in sweeping white dresses and wide-brimmed hats. 

Intentional yet subdued, the white clothing reads as a love letter to our ancestors. Dressing in white for Sunday service symbolized stepping into sacred space, temporarily free from the dirt and sweat of the fields. What was once reserved for Sundays has become a living fabric of leisure and legacy.

The Ralph Lauren Oak Bluffs campaign embodies the generational dream: African Americans wearing white fabrics with pride, owning land, and building capital. This collection celebrates Black Americanism in isolation, not in proximity, and luxury not as a vessel to whiteness, but a homecoming, honoring every lineage woven into the fabrics.

A homecoming for Oak Bluffs, for us, and for you, with love.

BUYERS REGRET? NOT HERE! 🛍️

August is here, and whether that means shopping, sipping, or salt air (and the rust on your door), come along to review our round-up for this last official month of summer. 

The white baby tee is having a renaissance before fall! Grab Gap’s Modern Crop T-Shirt and layer it with your favorite denim jacket or cardigan.

The Sacheu Beauty Peel Off Lip Liner is the perfect natural lip that’ll leave you glowing all day, night, and into the next morning. Trust me, everyone will be asking for the lip combo.

To get you calm, cool, and collected before school starts again, get yourself a Tropical Bliss Recess Mood and soak in the last bit of summer.

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Spotted in Leopard🐆

From J.Lo to Rihanna, leopard print has been prowling red carpets since the late ’90s—and it’s not going extinct anytime soon. Sure, it is not everyone’s style, but when you want to make an entrance (and maybe a few jaws drop), leopard is your spirit animal. It’s the ultimate statement: bold, fearless, and unapologetically loud.

The leopard look is perfect for a night out to party with the girls. Throw on a leopard-print top, smudge on that smokey eye, slip into black leather pants, grab a sleek black bag, and finish with gold hoops big enough to hold your confidence. It’s your time to shine. 

When Life Gives You a Lime🍋‍🟩…

The most unexpected thing in your cup this summer? A whole lime—peel and all. It’s not just lemonade—it’s limonada suíça, the bold Brazilian blend taking over your FYP and your fridge. Originating in the streets of Brazil, it became an international hit for its surprising combo: fresh limes (peel included), sugar, water, and sweetened condensed milk. The creamy, citrusy blend quickly went viral for being as easy to make as it is refreshing.

After going viral on TikTok, the drink inspired plenty of spots–especially Brazilian spots, each  with their own twist. Some added mint, others swapped sweeteners, but the classic version still reigns supreme for its nostalgic flavor and smooth texture.

Limonada suíça is the perfect blend of sweet and tart, ideal for a hot summer day. It’s bright, cool, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat. Want to make it yourself? Here’s a tried-and-true recipe– all you need is a blender and a few minutes. Prep it once, and it’ll be your go-to refreshment for the rest of the season!

Six Triple Eight and the Stories We Almost Lost🪖

The compelling true story of the only all-Black, all-female battalion sent overseas during World War II is beautifully told in the film Six Triple Eight directed by Tyler Perry. Their task– to reconnect thousands of soldiers and eliminate a huge backlog of mail– was impressive, but what really stood out to me while watching was how long their narrative was kept silent.

These ladies returned to silence despite doing the labor that no one else wanted to do. Not a parade. Not a single medal. No acknowledgment. It feels like a familiar erasure. Despite holding the globe together, black women are frequently left out of the story that they help uncover and make. As I watched this movie, I thought about how often history chooses its heroes and who is left behind. "No mail, low morale" was their motto, although the underlying meaning goes beyond letters. It's all about visibility,  appreciation, love and the movie did a fantastic job at conveying it.

Wake and Lake 🥱

Northern Italy is a day dream for all my lake day loving girls. Within 1.5 hours of Milan sit three gorgeous lakes. Let's break them down. 

Lake Como: The most famous lake in Italy definitely earned its hype, but you must navigate it wisely. DO NOT visit on a weekend - you will fight for space everywhere. Como’s an hour outside of Milan, making it a perfect day trip. 

Lake Garda: Milanese locals crown this the “tourist free Como.” Garda is less known and vastly quieter than its counterpart. 90 minutes outside of the city, this lake sports the best beaches, floating, and prices.  

Lake Lugano: Grab your passport because we’re crossing the Swiss border. My Lake Lugano day trip was the only time I left Italy during my six weeks abroad. After a 90 minute train ride and short walk, rent a pedal boat for €10, then sunbathe and swim at a public beach. My favorite part of the day was exploring the boardwalk and adorable, quiet town. The views here are unmatched and it feels like a slow slice of heaven after a busy week. 

The Interlude, On the Flower Moon🌄

Welcome back to The Interlude–otherwise known as Quiet Parts, the Column–with art and poetry pairings for the busy patron. Each week, I’ll be sharing some things I’m reading, seeing, and the ways I’m staying invested in culture this summer. 

This week I finally finished the epic of a film (that I probably should’ve already seen), Killers of the Flower Moon, which led me to the poem behind the book that inspired the film: an elegy for Anna Kyle Brown. 

“Wi’-gi-e” by Elise Paschen (excerpted): 

…Because, when she was murdered, the leg clutchers bloomed.

But then froze under the weight of frost.

During Xtha-cka Zhi-ga Tze-the, the Killer of the Flowers Moon.

I will wade across the river of the blackfish, the otter, the beaver.

I will climb the bank where the willow never dies.

Read the full poem excerpt here 

See you next week❤️