Our September favourites!
New month new favourites! Here are some of the things we have been loving at the moment. Remember that you can always tell us about things that you have been loving and they will feature on our next monthly favourites. Just ping us an email or slide on into our DMs.
TV shows:
The Chair
This show is about a woman of colour (played by Sandra Oh) becoming chair of an English department at a university in America. The department is falling apart, attendance is low and the professors are either on the edge of retirement or alcoholics. In the show, Ji-Yoon (Sandra Oh) is the first woman of colour to become chair of the department and suddenly faces this responsibility as well as juggling motherhood and a complicated love situation.
The Chair embodies perfectly the struggles women face with balancing work life and motherhood. It also portrays a realistic adult relationship, full of struggles and sacrifices. This TV show does all this whilst keeping it light and witty; if you’re looking for a new TV show to binge watch here you go!
Pic from: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danafeldman/2021/08/30/netflix-dramedy-the-chair-is-one-of-the-best-new-series-of-2021/
Podcasts:
On Being with Krista Tippett
In this podcast, Krista Tippett has conversations with people from all walks of life about life’s “big questions”. It is both an interview as well as a general discussion about spirituality, society, the arts and much more. We especially love the episode with Ocean Vuong where he speaks about his childhood, his poetry and his new novel “On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous”. If you’re looking for a podcast with some in-depth conversations, this one’s for you.
Books:
Magpie by Eliza Day
Eliza Day has turned from her podcast ‘How To Fail’ to penning her first novel, Magpie. Described as sinister and engrossing, this one is sure to leave you wanting more.
Pic from @whatfern_reads on Instagram.
Beauty/Skincare:
Super retinol cream - Beauty Pie
If you’re looking for a good night time retinol cream, look no further than the super retinol cream from Beauty Pie. It’s lightweight and leaves your skin feeling super soft.
Teen skincare - Bubble
Have been absolutely loving their whole range of skincare at the moment! And can we talk about their packaging?!
Art:
Astrid Wilson
We have been drooling over Astrid Wilson’s Instagram and her dreamy prints. Check out one of them below!
Pic from @astridwilson on Instagram.
Fashion:
Beija Lingerie
Beija creates beautiful lingerie designs making you feel 100% ALL THE TIME. We all love to feel a little sexy, even under those sweatpants ;)
Check out our interview with Beija here:
