issue #5 - the women you need to know
Have you been hit by the cold-that-won’t-go-away?
It’s a beast.
I’m finally on the mend, have a date at a crafts studio with Rho this weekend, and am looking forward to finishing this book.
And cooking. This week’s menu is this masala kitchadi, 3 bean salad, and buffalo chickpeas for melts. I'll be on IG Live for the usual #cookwithhitha circus on Sunday at 3 pm ET - hope to see you there!
Got a Valentine? Galantine? Want to treat yourself to a little something? Here are my picks:
Shiffon Co Duet Pinky Ring* ($90) - I wear mine every day, and I love that 50% of profits go to fund women-started businesses. Bonus - Michelle Obama wore hers on Jimmy Fallon, Serena Williams wore hers on the cover of Allure, and so many incredible women are a part of Shiffon’s #girlgang.
Wander Beauty Eyes On Me ($38) - the latest and greatest set from Wander Beauty. No matter how tired you (or your overworked friend) are, this kit will perk those eyes up fast.
Small Packages Miss You Box* ($35-100) - because you miss your BFF but don’t have time to put together and send an actual care package.
Beauty Bar Facial Massager ($12) and Naturopathica Kombucha Sheet Mask ($36) - this duo will leave any woman’s face glowing, mood lifted, and the self-care she needs.
MM.LaFleur Square Nesting Set* ($95) - for the woman flirting with Kondoing her life.
Unmarriagable ($18) - because she loves Pride & Prejudice and in desperate need of a vacation.
The Top 5
You May Never Have Things Under Control, But You Can Have a Pajama Set (The Cut)
These aremy favorite pajamas- cute, comfortable, and affordable. The triple threat of loungewear, if you will.The future of baby food (Axios)
The Half-life of Ambition (The Cut)
The Lazy Man’s Load (The Fashion Magpie)
The Catch Up
Monday
Kim Foxx Wants to Tell You a Story (Chicago Mag)
Why Ctrip, China's Largest Online Travel Agent, Will Be Celebrating Chinese New Year (Fortune)
Study: Millennials face greater risk of some cancers due to obesity (Axios)
Queen to be evacuated if Brexit turns ugly (The Guardian)
Tuesday
Former aide to Clinton and Obama heats up public advocate race (NY Post)
What to expect when you’re expecting to eliminate private insurance (Vox)
Why the word 'divorce' doesn't scare me anymore (Tennessean)
These moms are building a forever home for their adult autistic children (The Washington Post)
Wednesday
‘On the Come Up’ is a coming-of-age tale about an aspiring hip-hop star (The Lily)
A survival guide for being a woman on the internet (Mashable)
This new art exhibit wants to change the way you think about the Syrian refugee crisis
The Birth Plan of a Black Woman (Medium)
Thursday
Sophia Bush & Nia Batts' Salon Is More Than Just A Dry Bar (Refinery 29)
The Evolution of Vegas Residences, the New Proof That You’ve Made It (Variety)
Friday
Girls Who Code's Reshma Saujani: The First Time I Did Something Truly Brave (Fortune)
Diane Keaton Is Now a Fashion Blogger and the Rest of You Can Go Home (Harper’s Bazaar)
How public service announcements reduced violence against women (Vox)
If you like what I’m sending, please forward it with someone you love (or someone you don’t). Or both.
Everyone could use some smart reads in their life.
xo,
HPN