Hi everyone, happy Wednesday!
Today’s issue is my 70th! FYI for my newcomers: every tenth issue I have a little fun and write about things I dislike or don’t want — my newsletter version of an anti-haul. Also, welcome! Last week WIWO was mentioned in an Elle article about fashion newsletters, so there are some new faces this week. I’m so happy you’re here, and I apologize that my first missive in your inbox is a negative one, but don’t worry, I’ll be back to featuring my favorites next week.
Hanging On by a Thread
SQUARE NECK BODYSUIT - RUI ZHOU
I love the look of Rui Zhou’s bodysuits; they’re streamlined, they’re sexy, they’re exactly what I envision myself wearing this summer in anticipation of all the touching that’s about to go down. The key word here, however, is envision. Such garments look phenomenal for editorial purposes, when all you’re doing is standing still; unfortunately, they are less phenomenal when you’re strolling down the street and the only thing standing between you and sheer mortification is a hair-thin thread. I have enough anxieties already — no need to add wardrobe malfunction to the list!
Palette Cleanser
BEAUTOPSY PALETTE - HINDASH COSMETICS
I feel like I inherently trust cosmetics brands founded by professional makeup artists, such as Pat McGrath and Patrick Ta. I mean, this is their livelihood, so they must definitely know what they’re doing. The flip side, however, is that they definitely know what they’re doing, and therefore my limited abilities are helpless against all the highly-advanced products they put out. This palette is an upcoming release from Mohammed Hindash, a Dubai-based MUA who counts Naomi Campbell and Chanel Iman among his clients, and I can already tell that the gradient action is far beyond my pay grade. It looks gorgeous, I love the subtle fading and versatile colors, but I should probably hold off until I’ve at least figured out how to contour.
Bathroom Buddy
Slick photography? Check. Playful branding? Check. Cheesy copy? Check. At last, the D2C wave has come for..…. toilet plungers.
Look, I swear it’s not my intention to shit on (haha) a newly-launched brand with 67 Instagram followers. If you truly believe your plunger is in need of some pizzazz, then by all means please order one — far be it for me to dictate what should bring you joy, especially in these trying times. I would merely implore you to examine whether you would still be deriving joy from a smiling toilet plunger were you not, you know, experiencing extreme emotional upheaval as a result of these trying times. Just something to consider!
Tried one of my recs and loved it (or hated it)? Wanna get something cool on my radar? Drop me a line at kittylguo@gmail.com or swing by my Twitter @kitguo!