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July 8, 2025
By Joanna Goddard

Style

July 8, 2025   ●   Joanna Goddard

A Week of Outfits: Kayla Sossin

This summer, my friend Kayla wore all denim to her birthday picnic. "It's my go-to daytime look," she told me. "I stole the shirt from my mom, and I wear these $40 sneakers to death." Inspired, I asked if she'd be up for sharing a full week of outfits, and luckily she said yes. Here's goes...

Date outfits, $40 sneakers, and the best career advice.

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July 7, 2025
By Alex Ronan

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July 7, 2025   ●   Alex Ronan

Have You Cleaned Out Your Childhood Bedroom?

This summer, my divorced parents both happen to be downsizing at the same time. When they asked me to go through my old things, I was surprised by my reaction...

Closing the Museum of Me?!?! I don't think so.

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July 7, 2025
By Joanna Goddard

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July 7, 2025   ●   Joanna Goddard

Welcome Back! How Are You?

Hello!! We are back from our two-week trip to visit family (including my aunts Lulu and Janey, above), and I'm so excited to catch up...

I have four questions for you...

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June 20, 2025
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