October Joy & Aram List
The newsletter is going on hiatus for a lil while! 💋
But first some housekeeping before we begin this newsletter:
The newsletter is going on hiatus for a little while as I try to complete a big project that I need to put all my time and focus into. I’ve realised I’m using this platform to procrastinate about what I need to do. Writers, eh?
I am so excited to announce this soon inshallah! Can you guess what it’s for?
Paid subscriptions will be paused so you will not be charged and I’ll inshallah see you soon but for now, here’s a joyful list for this month. Take care of yourself while I’m away :)
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Babe, if you aren’t following me on Pinterest, what are you doing?? My boards are gorgeous if I do say so myself. I have a new A Romantic Life board too.
This is a round-up of joyful recommendations and favourites that have brought me much ease in the last month.
What I’ve Read On Substack
Fashion
Remember when my suitcase got mistakenly stolen (and thankfully, handed in?), well when I headed to Primark for some clothes, I picked up this silky leopard print skirt and grey turtleneck. In addition to some pointed, tiny-buckled patent kitten heels, I can see myself wearing for the long run inshallah. Kat Slater era, let’s ‘ave ya.
You know what time it is. I live in Juicy Couture tracksuits these days and not just cause I’m juicay (that sounded between in my head) but because a) they look good as a set b) they’re convenient c) so cosy, it feels like a sexy onesie (again, better in my head) and thanks to working a creative job from home, have become my autumn/winter uniform. Perfectly fitting Y2K T-shirts? Leopard print fuzzy trousers? Red juicy hot pants, who knew? Answer, me.
This time last year, when in Lisbon for a month, I visited the famous Feira da Ladra market that had stalls with independent designers nearby. I had a feeling suede would be making an appearance and managed to haggle this Italian, 100% suede bag for €39. I am my mother’s daughter.
Books
Just For The Summer by Abby Jimenez
Wintering by
On-screen
Gilmore Girls. Duh. Although I didn’t realise how pro-Israel and Zionisty it is until I started to rewatch it as an adult.
Sweet Bobby. So many thoughts. (Should I write a piece on this?)
Love Is Blind Habibi.
Experiences
Aldi candle — this £3.15 candle burnt and smelt better than any other candle in my exhausted collection.
Splashing into the cold almost-winter sea in Bournemouth. Highly recommend it for the soul. I even wrote about it here.
Whittard Discoveries A Taste of Tea. The best gift by a Loved One and they’re so pwetttyyy.
After YEARS of searching for the right desk, she’s FINALLY here.
Playlist
Loved the positivity this post radiates Tahmina!! 😍 just gave you a cheeky follow on Pinterest too hehe and good luck with the project, I’m sure it’s gonna turn out amazing x
hope the Big Project is a book! Same re gilmore girls, ended up on reddit looking for something else and stumbled onto a thread that presented facts about the zionist stuff, realised I hate watch it anyway (the thing I was looking for originally on reddit was opinions on college rory being unbearable)