Well, we made it through another terrible week. I know a lot of folks took part in the general strike today to protest ICE’s outrageous, terrifying occupation of Minnesota, and to call to an ending to ICE’s funding, especially in the wake of the murders of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. If you are one of those people, we support you and thank you. There are some shopping links in this round-up today as per usual, but please know that we absolutely endorse you not buying anything if that’s part of your protest. Additionally, we will be donating all income from affiliate links on January 30 to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. (edited on Monday to add that Friday’s affiliate income was $192.5o so I rounded up to $200.)
At Drinks With Broads this week, Heather indulged her laundry obsessions and I dove deep into French chateaux for us to buy. We also tackled Olympics songs, pink eye, Ponies, more Oscar bait, The Night Manager, and more. And! We have a fresh new Heated Rivalry recap!
Here at GFY, I rounded up some cute stuff for Lunar New Year (I love writing this post every year), and we also talked about the glamorous world of deodorant. As a heads up, Sunday is the Grammys — yes, this upcoming Sunday. We’ll be hosting a live chat at Drinks With Broads during the red carpet and telecast, and you’ll be able to find complete red carpet coverage here on Monday, so please come on by both places!
I just got the terrible news that Catherine O’Hara died. This is so upsetting! I don’t know what else to say, this super sucks and I’m really sad.
A great from Mo Ryan: The crack in the dam and intensive care (plus ways to help now)
An extraordinary essay from Yewande Komolafe: How Losing My Limbs Turned Me Into a Different Kind of Cook
Enjoy: A Guide to the World’s Most Iconic Train Journeys
Related, this is amazing: Are Trains Now the Most Luxurious Way to Travel?
Always here for this series at Back Row: 3 Very Important Clients’ Honest Thoughts on the Couture Shows. To wit: “With Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez — they’re annoying. They’re part of the landscape now. The irony is the cheapest product you can buy is footing the bill for the most expensive ticket in the world.”
The Ringer asks, Is Being the Most Nominated Oscars Movie a Blessing or a Curse?
I enjoyed this pro-landline piece at Salon. I love my landline!
Really fun: The Look Book Goes to a Bridge Club
Sure: Cannibalism Among Snakes Is Far More Widespread Than Previously Thought
A product recommendation! I’ve been using this Chris “Jennifer Aniston’s Hairdresser” McMillian’s blow dry spray for the last few weeks and it is VERY VERY good. (It also smells amazing; I do not know how he did this but the smell takes me right back to the beach, 1984. I think it somehow smells EXACTLY like a sunscreen my mother used to use.) The directions note that you should use A LOT of product and it’s true you basically cannot overdo it.
Congrats, now you’ll be able to buy that Heated Rivalry fleece. Another gift from our Canadian friends!
A really interesting take on the new season of Bridgerton — which comes out today.
Get ready for the Olympics!! Welcome to the Thunder Ice Dome
This house uses one of my all time favorite wallpapers.
This was a fun Reddit thread: Cool Hidden Museums in Paris That Most Tourists Miss
I wish: Can Department Stores Ever Be Fun Again?
This entire thing was nuts: Paul Dano Responds to Tarantino Attack: “The World Spoke Up for Me So I Didn’t Have To”
Jacob Elordi’s dog is SO cute.
At Pajiba: What is ‘Viva Verdi!’, the Unexpected Oscar Nominee Nobody’s Seen or Heard Of?
At T&C: Freck Vreeland Was Born Into Fashion Royalty. He Chose to Become a Spy.
I don’t need a new tote. However! (I love these too.)
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