For Your Consideration 002
Going to the movies alone, honoring our commitments, and everything I bought under $50 in June
Welcome to For Your Consideration, a rapid-fire round-up of things I think are worth considering (shopping, watching, reading, thinking, doing). This time, it’s a round-up of things I did, new mindsets I stepped into, and best things I bought in June.
Being the mysterious cool girl who goes to the cinema alone
I do this at least once, if not multiple times a month: I take myself on a solo date to my local independent theater. I put on a cute outfit, throw on a little rouge, and strut to the cinema. For full commitment to the bit (and to give this special outing a particular je ne sais quoi), the movie must be at least 10 years old or an indie flick. It doesn’t hit the same if it’s something current or backed by a major studio. Keep it chic! This time, I saw Death Becomes Her at the Metrograph.
It’s been horrifically hot in New York, and the Metrograph does this lovely thing where they put some of their candy in the fridge so you can eat it cold if you’d like. I had refrigerated Junior Caramels and an ice-cold Diet Coke (in a glass bottle, as God intended). I finished both before the movie started because I was sweating from the commute over, so consuming a drink and candy that were both cold felt nice. About half-way through the movie, my sweat dried and crystallized under the blasting AC, so I ended up shivering until the credits rolled. And yet, it was still a 10/10 experience. Death Becomes Her is perfect.
Saying “yes” to plans, and honoring that commitment
I’m notoriously introverted, making it much easier for me to stay in rather than commit to plans and go out. But that’s also… depressing! This summer I’ve made a point to say “yes” to more invites, and then actually follow through on that promise. I’ve been seeing some discourse online about how my generation is pretty horrible at honoring their commitments, which then leads to being an unreliable and shitty friend – so I’m trying to hold myself more accountable on this front. It’s actually been eye-opening: any type of dread I feel before socializing turns out to be invalid because I end up having a really pleasant time.
3 things under $50 I bought this month
$45 Mango Poncho: I’ve already worn this 3x in one week. Many compliments!
$20 Aritzia Tank Tops: I decided I’m no longer buying expensive tank tops/basic tees, particularly white ones, because they end up having sweat stains within a few months. These Aritzia ones are tres chic and very flattering. I got one in white, and one in black.
$25 H&M Pajama Set: I wear matching pajamas every night. If I’m sleeping for half my life, why wouldn’t I want to feel cute? I needed another short set because like I mentioned earlier, it’s been very hot. These are cheap and do the trick.
Using Taylor’s The RealReal hacks to beat the system
My dear friend
– infamous for being incredibly chic and a savvy shopper – recently wrote a piece on her Substack called How To Beat The RealReal (From A Former Employee), and her hacks changed my life. Following her instruction, I scored two pieces that I’ll wear quite often for a very reasonable price. Try it for yourself, xo.
Last thing: Everyone and everything is interesting!!! Thank you, stranger man’s shirt.
Also, I’m wearing the H&M PJs right now too. They’re the best!!!
Hehehe hiii 👋