The DM | Issue Fifty One
Or the one where we're Penny Lane in a Chevy Urban
What’s a girl got to do to get some spring up in here? Leave, apparently.
I’m in Miami this week, not because I identify with Miami (despite the fact that my visit seems to be turning into a yearly thing) but rather because it is warm and there is a surplus of rooftop pools. Warmth is a concept I identify strongly with which is why I’ve been spending a lot of time with my new (actually, cute) space heater and a regular rotation of socks.
Speaking of heat, we got some recs coming in hot for you. Need a little treat this week? Of course, you do. XOXO, DM
From Meg
Trust me, buy this
I’ve been trying to grow out my hair for well over a year, so every time I see any article remotely related to HOW TO GROW OUT YOUR HAIR FURREAL, I read it. Obviously.
Now if one reads enough ‘how to grow out your hair’ articles, one starts to see that every list talks about hair towels. And you might be thinking, come on, capitalism much? As I once did. But I am here to share that I was very wrong and proceed to speak to the gospel of THIS microfiber hair towel. It dries my hair quickly and with very little stress to my precious locks. Oh, and big pitch (besides that it is on sale)- I legitimately think my hair looks longer. Not sure how much of that is in my head, but technically all my hair is in my head… so there’s that.
Call your girlfriend
It’s time she listened to this Brandi Carlile cover.
AI, but make it fashion
Last time we spoke, I was just testing the waters of what kind of mystical powers ChatGPT possessed. Since then, I’ve become a true convert to the idea of having my own AI assistant and officially drank the Kool-Aid, joined the cult, got a tattoo, and promised my firstborn (Sorry Gertie). AI is scary sure, but it is also quite rad.
FOR EXAMPLE, Vogue Business did this writeup on how AI could make vintage shopping a much easier, enjoyable experience. Using a similar system to ChatGPT Hardly Ever Worn It launched its AI bot. Here’s how it works: Type in something like… I want to look like Penny Lane and it will literally pull everything on the site that Penny Lane ‘might’ wear. Or maybe I want a hot pink dress that’s sexy but also classy for a wedding. And voila, exactly that. Or close. Anyway, it is SO cool and as someone who loves vintage shopping for that one perfect thing, it could be revolutionary to the entire fashion industry. Controversial commentary ahead… Wouldn’t you rather have a robot pull your perfect outfit than an overzealous Nordstrom sales-focused personal shopper? Just saying.
Check it out yourself here and look for Maia, the AI bot in the right-hand bottom corner.
Finally, here’s my outfit formula I’m going to wear the entire time I’m in Miami:
One part lime green bikini, ala Hailey Bieber
One part rich divorcee robe, ala Elizabeth Taylor
A dash of 70’s shades. Vintage. Ala Camila Marrone (Ps, who else is watching Daisy Jones and the Six? Such. Great. Outfits. I actually love the wardrobe so much I started following their costume designer on Instagram. FASHUNNNN forevs)
From Devon
Admittedly, the past few weeks have left my brain feeling like mush (but, you know, like *cute* mush from Madewell's new spring collection), so this is one hundo percent not my most robust or coherent DM offering to date. But, hey! I showed up, didn't I?
For our wanderlust
I’m sure my invite to this lovely Umbria trip got lost in the mail.
Heart eyes for the Heather Taylor Home Idywild cabin.
Take me here and have my glass of rioja waiting.
For our closets
Big love for this men’s Italian corduroy suit. And the bike. And the tote.
A ballet flat in every color (my budget is rolling its eyes at me, I can feel the judgment).
Tinsel jackets worth making insanely fun plans around.
Adding this gal to my list of style influences.
For our kitchens
Make-ahead breakfast sandwiches with Calabrian chile mayo, because few things in life are better.
Daisy conchas, are you kidding me?
Dropping everything to shake up The Desert Bird.
For our times
If you need something to help send a snail mail message to local politicians/senators/anyone who needs to hear it, these postcards are it.
For our spirits
And, when a moment of brevity is needed: a revisited classic banger to groove to in the car, a quick nifty video about how a book cover is designed, Gwyenth (thanks for that get, Christine), and low-brain-power silliness 👇🏻
