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👖 Miles’ grandmother got him this jean jacket. If you go by the sizing chart it will be a snug fit — he sized up to an XXL.
📚 I recently devoured the audiobook version of Yellowface by
. I’m sure it’s already been optioned for a film but how amazing would it be to take a crack at writing/directing that screenplay version? It’s inspiring me to share a fictionalized version of my own experiences growing up AAPI in the entertainment industry since the 80’s — I’ve found myself feeling more and more frustrated, despite this August 2023 Time article citing that things have improved for Asians (h/t whose recent post about the current state of things for BIPOC creators resonated strongly).👟 The birthday boy Abe got his feet scanned/measured at the New Balance store. He went home with these Orthotic inserts to help with his plantar fasciitis and ordered several more online because they were comfy.
📦 Amazon’s Spring Sale is going on through tomorrow. I curated a little list of deals on my Amazon Storefront, but they keep changing the deals so they may not still be active. (I did just buy this onesie and these leggings for myself, both in black.)
👱♀️ Ulta is currently offering 50% off Daily Beauty Steals through March 28th. I’ve been wanting to try Coco and Eve’s hair products and their hair masque is amongst today’s sale offerings. This is a great time to stock up on hair products in general, as they’re doing several two for one deals — I got the Paul Mitchell Super Strong shampoo/conditioner duo.
👗 The DVF x Target Collaboration just dropped! And yes, there are wrap dresses but I’m more into this sweater-wrap top/matching bottom set (and the matching kids’ jumpsuit version) — plus lots of fun stuff for the home.
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