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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

Oh, I absolutely loved this. The science of collecting all the data seemed so daunting and I’m so impressed with how it turned out and all the commonalities you found.

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

Definitely daunting! was just texting my old editor about how putting it together made me miss the days of working on an actual editorial team when i could turn to someone next to me and ask, is this part interesting???? Needless to say I'm so thrilled you enjoyed it!

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Te's avatar

This was such a fun read! On a more serious note, a friendly FYI that Ballerina Farm is engaged in some stuff that I don’t think aligns with your values: https://www.reddit.com/r/FundieSnarkUncensored/s/iXD4le6qj4

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Olivia West Nielsen's avatar

I just stumbled across the same ones made on a family farm in California, sold by an independent retailer in Portland, OR lol every buzzword! https://sevensisterspdx.com/products/cherry-beeswax-birthday-candles?variant=50202771423521

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing! These also seem to be better stocked. Just swapped in the link, really appreciate it. Also having fun browsing this retailer in general... so much good stuff.

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Shelby Morrison's avatar

Trousers! I’m also a 12-14 in mall sizes and have found vintage, size 16 Jones New York (mid 90s at least, turned to garbage polyester in 2000s) are where it’s at! I’ve come across 100% silk and wool pairs.

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Elena's avatar

I've had this hunt too and my go to is vintage pendelton wool trousers (almost always lined and 100% wool)! I'm the same as you size-wise and usually find 16 works but I always check measurements

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

incredible tip

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Kate de Para's avatar

We have some super soft not too shaggy rugs as Corador! Send me a note and I can help you find one <3 Hartley feels amazing.

https://corador.com/products/hartley-aaaa0953?variant=52083485409651

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LF's avatar

I look forward to your posts every week! This was so fun to take in. :)

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Brittney Martin's avatar

Just snagged that Alex mill jumpsuit off Mercari YAY. Thank you. 🙏

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

woo!

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Jacqueline Wein's avatar

I loved reading this as much as I enjoyed taking the survey (and have since thought if a dozen more things i wish i had said). There's no doubt that great jeans make the world go round - I had already convinced a few friends to try the AG Kora jeans - so now i want to try some of the other recommendations in the newsletter. Looking forward to reading more of everybody's answers. Thank you for this great community and happiest of holidays!

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Jane Herman's avatar

What a roundup! Devoured this. Thanks for sharing my tip with your readers Harling. x

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

thank you Jane!!!

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Bella Darden's avatar

Great read and reporting, Harling! Thanks for including me and my pop of red 💥

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

thanks for submitting it!!! such a great outfit

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Sita's avatar

Thank you for including my outfit picture! This was fun to read and I learned about some new brands of jeans to try 😊

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

thanks so much for submitting it!!

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Anne B's avatar

I would love to gift a subscription to your newsletter. Is that possible?

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

Yes, it is! And thank you, I'm so flattered. You can do so through this link:

https://gumshoe.substack.com/subscribe?gift=true

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Kara Andersen's avatar

Some highly relevant recs here I can't wait to check out! Thank you for all you do, your newsletter is one of the highlights of my week and I usually stop everything to read as soon as it posts.

In the Neutrals graphic, the photo on the bottom left is actually me, Kara Andersen.

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Harling Ross Anton's avatar

Oh my goodness - I'm so mortified by that mix-up, thank you for the incredibly kind correction. Just fixed it! Really sorry about that.

And THANK YOU for your generous words about the newsletter, and for responding to the survey. I absolutely loved your answers, and outfit :)

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Kara Andersen's avatar

Oh please don't be mortified! Typos are inevitable. :)

Thank you so much for including me, it's truly an honor!

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Becky's avatar

Genuinely really great stuff here! One to save and keep coming back to, thank you for doing this!

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Sarah Shapiro's avatar

This is so fun. Perfect combo of art and science.

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Rachel Rhame's avatar

Jane Herman sent me here and this is so good! Roucha is a new brand to me - thanks for sharing. (I have those cherry candles and they are the best. -I just have to make myself use them and not save them indefinitely because they feel so special). Happy New Year!

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lanalana's avatar

Does anyone have an opinion on how sizing runs on the Alex Mill jumpsuits?

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