Personally, fall is my favorite time of the year when it comes to fashion and beauty. Between the season’s gorgeous color trends and all the killer outfits I plan on wearing, it feels like there’s an endless amount of inspiration in the air. While my nail colors are usually a last-minute decision, the excitement of the season has me planning them ahead of time, and I’m excited to take my go-to chrome manicure into fall with the addition of moody, seasonal colors.
From deep reds to fall-worthy neutral chromes, here are 12 chrome nail ideas to try this fall.
If you’re a ‘Funny Bunny’ and ‘Bubble Bath’ enthusiast—no shame!—you can stay within your comfort zone with these neutral chrome nails.
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Turn your nails into your most stunning fall accessory with these mixed-metal nails.
These subtle, gold chrome nails perfectly embody the warmth and coziness that come with the season.
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Isabella Kicklighter, Editorial Assistant
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I’m not exactly sure when the seismic shift happened, but there’s no denying it: Daisy Edgar-Jones is fashion’s newest it girl. While it was the ruffled, boho Chloé outfit she wore on the Twisters press tour that cemented my obsession, her recent style shift has me breathlessly waiting for my next Daisy sighting.
After discovering that the British star’s style makeover is the work of celebrity stylist Dani Michelle, it’s no wonder I’m obsessed. Michelle, now the Creative Director of Joe’s Jeans, has developed a cult-like following for her transformative—dare I say, life-changing—work styling high-profile celebs like Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner. Recently, she’s outfitted Edgar-Jones in a range of modern, bohemian looks, making her the poster child for 2024’s boho resurgence. It’s safe to say that Daisy’s recent rotation of outfits has been turning heads—mine included. These are four Daisy Edgar-Jones-inspired looks I’m recreating this fall.
It’s as if Dani Michelle created a walking, talking billboard for the season’s top trends when she decided to dress Edgar-Jones in this outfit. This look is all about color—namely this season’s trending burgundy hue. I’m replicating this outfit with a pop of burgundy that I already own for a similar effect, minus the need to buy something new. If you do want to invest in a burgundy jacket for fall, though—I don’t blame you!—I found just the one.
I don’t know about you, but put me in an all-white look and I’m feeling as chic as they come. There’s something about a monochromatic color scheme that feels so alluring—and when it’s done in white, almost ethereal. But it isn’t just the white dress that feels otherworldly here; it’s the subtle sweep of the funnel-neck, the effortlessly wispy bangs, and the strategic placement of a sculptural cuff on her forearm. Every thoughtful detail works to establish an effortless appeal that has me begging to recreate it.
Rather than just throwing together any ole’ neutral pieces in your wardrobe, focus this look on the details. Opt for a ruched top and pleated trouser in shades of ecru for a Daisy-inspired look—no gown necessary.
When I first saw this photo of Daisy, my jaw hit the ground. This is perhaps the very outfit that solidified her as this season’s official style muse. However accessible a designer dupe may be in this day and age, unfortunately, an affordable look that’s similar to this isn’t exactly on the table; instead, I refocused my efforts on sourcing head-to-toe blue in an accessible way with a slip dress and cardigan. To help infuse some boho details into this look, I turned to Western-leaning accessories to do the heavy-lifting.
A few years ago, if you were to ask me if I’d ever sport a boho look again, the answer would have probably been a hard “no.” But thanks to this season’s completely modernized boho—like this chic, minimal ruffled dress from Chloé—I’ve done a 180.
To make Daisy’s leg-bearing look a little more appropriate for fall, I’m opting for a ruffled blouse paired with dark-wash denim instead. With your favorite wide-leg jeans, a flowing blouse, and a few boho-inspired accessories, you’ll capture Daisy’s essence in a quintessentially fall look.
Tinsley Crisp is a Fashion & Beauty Staff Writer at The Everygirl and specializes in reporting on the season’s latest trends and hottest products. As a New York City-based stylist, she’s committed to injecting joy into the art of getting dressed and delivering attainable yet aspirational content to our readers.
Just because I’m too old for treat-or-treating doesn’t mean I stopped going all out for Halloween. IMO, spooky season only gets better as you get older. Instead of dressing up just one night a year, you can spend basically the entire month of October hosting spooky-themed girls’ nights, attending costume parties, and curling up on the couch for scary movie marathons. And for all these occasions, you’re going to need some spooky treats to snack on. Whether you’re looking for an easy Halloween party appetizer, a festive cocktail, or some inspiration for a spooky-themed cheese board, these Halloween recipes have got you covered. Turn on your favorite spooky movie and get cooking with these fun and creative Halloween-themed recipes.
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No matter your age, hot dogs always hit the spot—especially when they’re turned into a festive treat like these mummy dogs. This recipe couldn’t be easier, and it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults. Just spend 20 minutes whipping them up, add a variety of dipping sauces, and you’re all set.
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Candy corn may be a controversial candy, but if you’re a fan of this Halloween staple, you absolutely have to bake these candy corn blondies. Made with brown butter and white chocolate chips, they’re loaded with irresistible flavor.
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If you want a recipe that’s both a fun craft and a delicious treat, look no further. Hosting a Halloween party? Set out the ingredients and let your guests create their own spider cookies. Or, if you’d rather show off your skills, prepare them ahead of time for everyone to enjoy.
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No Halloween celebration is complete without a spooky signature cocktail, and sangria is the perfect pick. Made with red wine, blackberry brandy, and fresh fruit, this drink is sweet, refreshing, and ideal for sipping on cool fall nights. Plus, if you don’t look too closely, it might even pass for a glass of blood—what’s spookier than that?
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If you love Oreos, but even a cookie spider triggers your arachnophobia, these mummy treats may be more your speed. They’re super easy to make, so you won’t spend all day in the kitchen only to have your hard work devoured in seconds.
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Topped with Milano cookie gravestones, these single-serving chocolate cheesecake desserts are almost too cute to eat—but you won’t be able to resist. Thanks to their no-bake filling, they’re also surprisingly easy to make. Plus, they’re ideal for entertaining since they’re grab-and-go and require no extra plates.
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As much as I love a sweet treat, you definitely need some savory options to snack on during Halloween, too. This bean dip is just the festive addition your spread needs. No baking is required, and the sour cream spider web and olive spiders are so simple that even the most artistically challenged cook can create them.
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If your go-to when hosting is usually setting out a bowl of Chex mix, change up your signature move this year with a Halloween twist. This mix offers the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and you’ll likely finish the bowl in no time.
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Making chips from scratch—especially when they look like adorable ghosts—may seem like a large undertaking, but it actually only requires three ingredients and about 15 minutes. Pair them with guacamole, salsa, queso, or bean dip for an unmatched app.
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These bite-sized fudgy brownie truffles are an irresistible Halloween dessert recipe and a definite crowd-pleaser. Get creative by decorating them with different chocolate coatings, Halloween sprinkles, or anything else your heart desires.
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I firmly believe that everything tastes better when it’s mini, and pizzas are no exception—especially when they use olive toppings to create cute spider designs. These bite-sized treats are the perfect finger food, no matter what your Halloween plans may be.
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Put your artistic skills to the test with Halloween cookie decorating. It’s a fun activity for your get-together, and even if they turn out less than perfect, don’t worry—this recipe guarantees they’ll still taste incredible, no matter how they look.
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Charcuterie boards are a hosting staple, and transforming your usual spread into a Halloween masterpiece is a fabulous way to celebrate. You can be as creative or as simple as you’d like, customizing it with all your favorite meats, cheeses, and other ingredients.
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With just a few drops of orange food coloring, some skillful shaping, a pretzel stick, and some green candy, you can create Rice Krispie treats that look like they were freshly picked from the pumpkin patch. They’re far more festive than basic Rice Krispies but still have the same classic, delicious flavor.
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To me, there’s no movie or series that embodies the warmth and coziness of fall and the magic of Halloween quite like the Harry Potter universe. Complete your annual rewatch with a glass of delicious pumpkin juice for the perfect seasonal treat.
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If you’re looking for a well-balanced treat that feels indulgent but is slightly healthier, try these grain-free spider web brownies. They’re paleo-friendly, but you’d never know it based on the taste.
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One of the toughest decisions when planning a Halloween party is whether to serve something sweet or salty. With a Halloween snack board, you don’t have to choose. You can include a little bit of everything, ensuring that every guest has something to enjoy.
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No magical powers or wand are needed for this trick—just some butterfly pea powder, which you can find for cheap on Amazon. Your guests will be amazed as the color changes before their eyes, and the drink itself is delicious, too.
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Veggies don’t have to be boring—especially when they’re plated as cute jack-o’-lantern creations. Just gather some fresh, crunchy vegetables and fun dipping sauces for an easy veggie tray to complete your Halloween spread.
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This spooky dessert is the perfect way to enjoy ghouls and graveyards without getting too scared. Chocolate pudding, Oreos, whipped cream, and Halloween sprinkles provide a much sweeter way to embrace the Halloween spirit than any creepy visit from actual spirits.
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Cupcakes are a classic party dessert for good reason—they’re delicious and loved by everyone. These mini pumpkin cupcakes with cream cheese frosting are bursting with festive fall flavor, and simple decorations like candy corn pumpkins make them look so cute.
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If you’ve joined the espresso martini bandwagon, this poison apple martini should be your next cocktail obsession. It’s perfectly themed for Halloween, but honestly, it’s so delicious that you’ll crave it long after the holiday.
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I can’t imagine anyone hearing “fried mozzarella balls” without their mouth watering immediately. They’re an amazing appetizer, and turning them into spooky eyeballs gives them a fun Halloween twist.
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Put that Halloween candy you bought to good use (after all, you’ll end up with leftovers anyway) with this candy bar monster cookie recipe. It’s completely customizable with your favorite Halloween treats, and it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened with natural ingredients.
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These witch cookies are equal parts creepy and tasty, making them the perfect addition to your Halloween dinner table. They’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and soy-free, so they’re suitable for anyone with dietary restrictions without compromising on flavor.
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This summer, I couldn’t stop ordering watermelon margaritas, so it’s only fitting that I find an autumnal version as the season changes. This drink combines pumpkin butter, apple cider, tequila, and orange liqueur to create the ultimate Halloween cocktail.
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When you think about Halloween, you might focus on the nighttime festivities, but why not add some Halloween cheer to your morning as well? Bright orange pumpkin pancakes topped with spooky black cinnamon maple syrup are the best (and most delicious) way to kick off your Halloween.
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These sweet and salty chocolate pretzels are a simple way to add some Halloween fun to your party. They’re easy to make and can serve as a great snack or dessert for any occasion.
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Peppermint bark is one of my favorite treats during the winter holidays, so I’m all for creating a Halloween version. This rendition features dark chocolate, crispy rice cereal, candy corn, and white chocolate swirls that resemble spider webs, creating the ideal Halloween-themed treat.
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Once the summer months end, you might not think to make popsicles, but even on the chilliest fall day, these Halloween banana popsicles—shaped like ghosts or mummies—make a delicious treat. Plus, they’re super simple to prepare, so you won’t have to worry about what to make while finalizing your Halloween costume.
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This recipe requires bare-minimum effort to transform your fruit plate into a Halloween masterpiece. All you have to do is arrange the fruit to resemble a jack-o’-lantern, and you’ll achieve a complete festive fall makeover for your dish.
I’m Type-A and unreasonably picky. There, I said it! I like my to-dos to be written in neat lists, and I want stylish planners and planner accessories that help me manage everything from my work life to my social calendar. I’m aware that it’s a tall order, but thanks to The Everygirl’s collection of planners, journals, and desk accessories, I’m able to achieve it season after season.
The Everygirl x Day Designer has lived in my work bag and at my desk since they first launched in 2020, and I know many of you are right there with me! We’re so grateful to have continued to expand our collections since then, with The Everygirl planners now available at Target, Staples, Walmart, Kohl’s, Office Depot, and Amazon! Whether you’re a classic monthly/weekly planner girlie or you prefer an undated journal for your daily notes, there’s something for everyone in our latest drops. Shop our brand new collections below, and start the new season off on a fresh page!
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Taking on a 30-day challenge? Need to lean into your self-care this season? Worried about balancing all the things on a weekly and monthly basis? Finding the best planner comes down to your lifestyle and goals. Look for one that offers the guidance, motivation, and time-management tools you need to start planning for success. For example, our self-care planner offers gently guided worksheets to document your routines, mood, and more. And our 30-day challenge offers goal-setting and action-tracking worksheets with helpful content to fuel your motivation. With that said, no matter the season of the year or the season of life you’re in, the best planner is one you’ll actually like to use! Don’t discount the inspiration that a gorgeous pattern or color can bring to your life.
Add “Run to Target” to your to-do list this week because our brand-new collection is stocked on the shelves. From our reader-favorite weekly and monthly planners to our wall calendar and more, head to the office supply aisle to shop our latest The Everygirl x Day Designer drop.
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This one’s for the wellness girlies! Our brand new self-care journal is full of prompts to help you check in with yourself every day and stay on track with your health and wellness goals. A few of our favorite features are the sleep tracker, mood tracker, meal-planning section, and daily journaling prompts. It’s never been easier to prioritize your own self-care!
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Our latest drop with Kohl’s features a pretty floral undated notebook, a wall calendar, and three academic year planners that will keep you on track all year long. Whether you’re looking for a resource to help you manage your daily to-dos or you simply want a place to jot down all your big dreams and plans, you can find something that suits your lifestyle (and aesthetic) at Kohls.
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Personalize your daily planning with stickers! This set includes 24 sheets with fun designs, showcasing iconography, stylish printed words, and playful designs for yearlong planning. It includes smaller activity stickers and larger reminders, and write-in stickers to help you with goal setting.
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In the six months since I graduated college, what’s made me the most anxious wasn’t finding a job. It was watching my friends move across the country—across the world, even—as we all started this new chapter of our lives. Ironically, the people I’m closest to are the furthest away, from California to Ireland, France to Washington, D.C. Even my best friends who still live in the same state as me might as well be in a different world, with work and grad school making it difficult to get together. But as time has gone by, and we’ve each settled into our new routines, I’ve found that these long-distance friendships are a lot easier to keep up than I thought they’d be.
Long-distance relationships of any kind scared me at first. From the horror stories I’d read online (and even heard in real life), I felt like I had to prepare myself for these friends to slowly drift away, maybe with no explanation as to why, and I’d be left all alone, wondering what went wrong. But research has found that more than half of long-distance relationships are successful, and I can only hope that my own friendships follow this trend. If you find yourself in a similar situation, have no fear. I can confirm that long-distance friendships are a lot easier than people may seem, and there are a few key reasons why I’m sharing ahead.
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You already have a strong foundation for friendship
I’ve known each of my long-distance friends for several years, and we’ve gotten close for various reasons—whether that’s having gone to the same high school, being a part of the same clubs and student organizations in college, or even living together as roommates. But what’s made us especially close are the anchors we’ve developed along the way, which, according to psychologist and friendship expert Marisa G. Franco, are things that trigger us to reach out to each other. For example, if I am reading a book that I know one of my besties will love, I immediately share the link with her. Or, if I’m watching re-runs of a show that my roommates and I used to watch, I text the group chat to laugh about the scenes we adore.
Anchors generate exclusivity, and “That’s something that builds our friendships when we have memories, experiences, [or] inside jokes that we share,” Franco shared with NPR. So, even though my friends and I are long-distance, there is no doubt I am thinking about them regularly and contacting them to make sure they know they are top of mind.
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Communicating often (and in different ways) keeps things exciting
By looking at the text conversations I have with my friends, you might find it hard to believe that some of us are operating in completely different time zones. We’re in several different group chats together, and one always seems to start blowing up as another dies down. Plus, the amount of memes we send each other on Instagram and TikTok is neverending. Turns out our constantly being in contact does more than entertain us—studies have shown that having regular communication with each other is one of the most important practices to keep a long-distance relationship alive.
That being said, we do switch up how we’re communicating in order to keep things fresh. One method we really love is sending snail mail, as time zones aren’t a factor and it feels a bit more personal and intentional than shooting off endless memes in our DMs. Moonpig (AKA the best card delivery service in the game) has made doing this especially easy. With tons of customizable cards for every aesthetic and occasion, you can one-up the generic drugstore aisle greeting card and skip the postage hassle (yes, Moonpig will send it straight to their door). Plus, you can include special touches like personalized photos and even gift cards to stores like Sephora, Nordstrom, and Ann Taylor for birthdays, holidays, or just because, of course. And right now, you can get your first card for completely free when you use code EVERYGIRLFREE at checkout!
There isn’t as much pressure to be physically together
Platonic friendships and romantic relationships aren’t all that different. They both are developed over time, count on anchors, and even include physical intimacy on some level, according to experts like Marie Murphy, PhD. Of course, once long-distance comes into play, that last point becomes a little more nuanced. I’ve read post after post about “what to think about before going long-distance” as it pertains to romantic relationships, and one of the most common questions was whether you and your partner could trust each other to be loyal. (When you’re not in the same place as your partner and can’t satisfy the physical needs of your relationship, worries about infidelity may easily pop up.) It’s an absolutely valid point to consider, but it isn’t as cut-and-dried with long-distance friendships, and I think that takes some of the pressure off.
Of course, my friends are going to make other friends (and I hope they do so quickly!), but that doesn’t mean that my place in their lives is any less significant. I don’t fear that they will forget all about me—because guess what? I haven’t forgotten all about them just because we don’t share a bathroom anymore. Physical proximity, while a little nerve-racking at first, has no effect on the strength of a relationship if you don’t let it.
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Planning things together gives you something to look forward to
When my friends and I make plans to revisit our favorite Indian restaurant once we’re all back in town, it does more than feed our imaginations. Putting things on the calendar makes sure that we’re still prioritizing each other when things get busy and will give us a shared experience that deepens our friendship once these plans come to pass.
In the meantime, when we’re missing each other a little extra, a virtual date goes a long way. It doesn’t have to be anything elaborate; I’m always down for a watch party or a simple FaceTime call to catch up. Another favorite activity is “buddy-reading” books and sharing our thoughts with each other. While some virtual plans take more effort than meeting up for coffee on the way to work, they are worth the extra time and attention because they truly ensure our connection stays as strong as ever.
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Final thoughts
I really value these relationships and want them to be in my life for as long as possible, so the effort it’ll take to do so is worth it to me. I know I’m not alone in wanting this, either, because my friends and I are pretty vocal about how much we miss each other. Even though we might be heading in different directions (literally) for the time being, we’re willing to put in the work so we can come back to each other and have a stronger bond.
The honest truth is that if these friendships matter to you, you can make it work. So I encourage you, if you are living away from a best friend and feel your friendship slipping away, or you will soon be away from your group of gals, keep these things in mind to maintain your long-distance friendships. Remember: Distance makes the heart grow fonder, after all.
This post includes a sponsored inclusion from Moonpig, but all of the opinions within are those of The Everygirl editorial board.
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Hannah is an Ann Arbor-based writer with a bachelor’s in English and writing from the University of Michigan. Outside of The Everygirl, Hannah has written for The Michigan Daily, where she also served as an editor. She currently works at an independent bookstore and is interning for a literary agency.
Whether you love or hate the classics, chances are you’ve read them. And you’ve probably got a favorite of the bunch—all of us bookworms had to have that one book recommendation that got us into reading, after all. Maybe you wished Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March were your own sisters. Perhaps you saw your own angst in Holden Caulfield’s Catcher in the Rye. Or maybe you dreamed of living on Prince Edward Island with Anne Shirley. No matter which resonates with you the most, your favorite classic book has probably stuck with you through the years.
Thankfully, today’s authors are writing books with just as much staying power. There are so many modern classic novels out there that will give you the same can’t-put-it-down feeling as you first felt when you started reading. Here are some book recommendations based on the classics:
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When her best friend dies mysteriously, Elizabeth cannot stop herself from searching for answers. Hoping to get her life back on track, she hires a personal assistant—but soon, the assistant Elizabeth hired to distract her from her obsession with her friend’s death is the same person working with her to uncover the truth behind it. This is because the assistant, Brianna, wants answers, too. She wants to know why the police killed her young Black son after someone in Elizabeth’s neighborhood called the cops on him while he was riding his bike. The only way to get answers is to entwine herself deep into Elizabeth’s life.
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If you liked the exploration of race, justice, and honor in To Kill a Mockingbird, you won’t be able to put While We Were Burning down.
Phoebe has dreamed of staying at the Cornwall Inn in Newport, Rhode Island, for years. She pictured shucking oysters and taking sunset sails with her husband. Instead, she has come alone, at rock bottom, and determined to have one last decadent splurge on herself. But Phoebe is far from the only guest at the Cornwall, which is filled with attendees of Lila’s upcoming wedding. Lila has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe and Phoebe’s plan—which makes it that much more surprising when the two women can’t stop confiding in each other.
If you appreciated the honest account of Esther Greenwood’s experience with mental illness in The Bell Jar, then you’ll enjoy this equally honest but surprisingly funny tale of Phoebe’s.
William Waters’ world lights up when he meets Julia Padavano. With Julia comes her family, as she and her three sisters are inseparable: Sylvie, the family’s dreamer, is happiest with her nose in a book; Cecelia is a free-spirited artist; and Emeline patiently takes care of them all. But when darkness from William’s past resurfaces, it jeopardizes not only Julia’s carefully orchestrated plans for their future, but also the sisters’ devotion to each other, resulting in a catastrophic family rift. Will the loyalty that once rooted them be strong enough to draw them back together when it matters most?
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If you love beautiful and proper Meg, headstrong Jo, gentle Beth, and pampered little Amy in Little Women, then you’ll love the Padavano sisters, too.
Mia, irreverent and hyper-analytical, has an explanation for everything—which is why she isn’t initially concerned when her father and younger brother, Eugene, don’t return from a walk in a nearby park. But by the time Mia’s brother runs through the front door bloody and alone, it becomes clear that the father in this tight-knit family is missing, and the only witness is Eugene, who has the rare genetic condition Angelman syndrome and cannot speak. What follows is both a ticking-clock investigation into the whereabouts of a father and an emotionally rich portrait of a family whose most personal secrets just may be at the heart of his disappearance.
If you were interested in Steinbeck’s story of society’s treatment of disabled individuals, then you’ll enjoy the twisting storyline of Happiness Falls.
Carley Fortune
When Lucy’s best friend, Bridget, suddenly flees Toronto a week before her wedding, Lucy drops everything to follow her to Prince Edward Island. But while on the island, she’ll need to not only help Bridget but also stay out of Bridget’s brother’s bed. Bridget doesn’t know that Lucy and Felix hooked up the first time Lucy came to Prince Edward Island and have walked the line between friends and friends with benefits ever since.
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If you loved the Prince Edward Island setting and friendship story in Anne of Green Gables, you’ll love This Summer Will Be Different. Plus, you’ll enjoy the quotes from Montgomery’s series that open each section and the trip Lucy and Felix take to Green Gables Heritage Place.
Dolly Alderton
When Andy’s girlfriend, Jen, breaks up with him, he is left without a home, waiting for his stand-up career to take off, and wondering how everyone else around him has already grown up. Set adrift in the sea of heartbreak, Andy clings to the idea of solving the puzzle of his ruined relationship. He believes that if he can find the answer to that, then maybe Jen can find her way back to him. But Andy still has a lot to learn, including his ex-girlfriend’s side of the story.
If you loved Holden Caulfield’s honest narration of his journey of self-discovery amidst a refusal to grow up, you will be obsessed with Good Material.
Kristin Hannah
Seeing her father’s worship of her Navy brother and ancestors, Frankie McGrath decides to join the Army Nurse Corps. But when she arrives in Vietnam, she quickly realizes that she isn’t at all prepared for what she has signed up for. Through the help of two fellow nurses who become her friends and doctors who see her willingness to learn, Frankie improves her nursing skills. She joins a surgical unit and is sent to the Seventy-First Evac in Pleiku, deep in the jungle where there is heavy fighting. When she returns home, she is met with parents who want to know nothing about her time in Vietnam, hostile war protestors who spit on her for her involvement, and fellow veterans who refuse to believe she was ever in Vietnam at all.
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If you enjoyed learning about the Vietnam War in The Things They Carried, you’ll appreciate learning more about women’s involvement in the war in The Women.
On the precipice of Y2K in New York City, 22-year-old Lily Chen, an unpaid intern at a slick media company, meets Matthew. Heir to a vast pharmaceutical empire, Matthew is the opposite of Lily, the only child of scientists who fled Mao’s Cultural Revolution. Their differences don’t stop them from falling in love. Over 20 years later, their son, Nick, lives on an isolated Washington island with Lily. Certain Lily is hiding something, Nick sets out to find the biological father he has never known—but his journey threatens to raise more questions than it provides answers.
If you were intrigued by Huxley’s technologically advanced future where humans are genetically bred, then you will be interested in Khong’s exploration of genetics and destiny in Real Americans.
When Vivian Morris gets kicked out of college due to her lackluster freshman-year performance, her affluent parents send her to Manhattan to live with her aunt, who owns a flamboyant, crumbling midtown theater. At the Lily Playhouse, Vivian is introduced to an entire cosmos of unconventional and charismatic characters that enthrall and excite her. However, when she makes a personal mistake that results in professional scandal, her new world is turned upside down.
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If you love the glamour, parties, and scandal of The Great Gatsby, then you’ll love City of Girls.
Jane is a broke dog walker who steals from her clients. But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Eddie was recently widowed when his wife, Bea, and her friend drowned in a boating accident, their bodies lost to the deep. Jane can’t help but see an opportunity in Eddie, whose wealth and influence can give her the kind of protection she’s always yearned for. Yet Jane is increasingly haunted by the legend of Bea, fearing that she’ll never be able to measure up to Eddie’s former love. Can she win Eddie’s heart before her past—or his—catches up to her?
Fans of Jane Eyre will love this retelling that flips the script on the timeless tale of forbidden romance, ill-advised attraction, and a wife who just won’t stay buried.
When the Tox came, it started slow. First, the teachers died one by one. Then it began to infect the students, turning their bodies strange and foreign. Now, the remaining survivors don’t dare wander outside their school’s fence, where the Tox has made the woods wild and dangerous. But when one of their own goes missing, Hetty will do anything to find her.
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If you enjoyed the survival story of Lord of the Flies, you’ll love this feminist take on Golding’s classic.
Elliot is a bisexual incoming freshman at Emerson College in Boston who says, “If you must label me, my sexuality is horny.” Picking a major is the last thing on her mind because she’s too busy experiencing all that college has to offer—from dancing all night at off-campus parties to testing her RA Rose’s patience to setting up her new friends to having the best sex one can have on a twin-size dorm-room bed. But when things start to get serious—when finals creep up on her, when the sex she’s having isn’t that great, when the friendships she’s built aren’t as solid as she thought—Elliot will have to take the time to figure out who she wants to be.
If you love the matchmaking plotline in Emma, you’ll love this retelling of Austen’s classic.
Anna K is an unhappy teenage girl who is miserable in her own special way. She’s at the top of Manhattan and Greenwich society, though she prefers the company of her horses and dogs. She has a perfect but boring boyfriend. And she has always made her Korean-American father proud, even though he’s controlling. But everything changes when Anna meets notorious playboy Alexia “Count” Vronsky. As Anna is pulled to Alexia, she has to decide how much of her life she is willing to let go for the chance to be with him. And when a shocking revelation threatens to shatter their relationship, she is forced to question if she has ever known herself at all.
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Fans of Anna Karenina will enjoy this retelling of the dizzying, glorious, heart-stopping experience of first love and first heartbreak.
Evie Barnes and her friends are bad. They wear bold makeup, laugh too loud, and run around with boys. Most of all, they protect their own against the world. So when Evie is saved from a sinister encounter by a good girl from the “right” side of the tracks, every rule she’s always lived by is called into question.
Fans of The Outsiders will enjoy this gripping gender-flipped reimagining of the classic that explores the deep bonds of female friendship and what it takes to be a “bad girl.”
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Korede’s sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, the possible sociopath. Thankfully, for Ayoola, when Korede finds Ayoola’s third boyfriend in a row dead, she knows how to clean up the mess. Clean the blood with bleach, move the body wrapped in a sheet like a mummy, and keep Ayoola from posting to Instagram when she should be mourning her “missing” boyfriend. But when Korede’s crush asks her for Ayoola’s number, she must reckon with what her sister has become and how far she’s willing to go to protect her.
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If you enjoyed Dostoevsky’s exploration of morality, you will enjoy Braithwaite’s chilling yet slightly humorous novel.
In 1926, Shanghai is home to two gangs who run the streets red, leaving the city in the grip of chaos. Juliette Cai is the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang, a network of criminals far above the law. Roma Montagov is the heir of the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. Roma is also Juliette’s first love—and first betrayal. As deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must work together, for if they can’t stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.
Fans of Romeo and Juliet will enjoy this imaginative retelling of a tale of star-crossed lovers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Stephanie McKinley, Contributing Entertainment Writer
Stephanie is a freelance writer and product designer living in Charlotte, NC. She has been a Contributing Entertainment Writer for The Everygirl since 2021. Stephanie regularly reads over 100 books per year across young adult contemporary, women’s fiction, romance, thriller, and more.
With the ever-evolving skincare trends that are constantly circulating on social media—anyone else still slugging?—it can be hard to know what’s worth your time and what’s a gimmick. When double cleansing started to gain popularity, it sounded repetitive and unnecessary (kind of like the instructions on the back of a shampoo bottle telling you to rinse and repeat). But double cleansing has been around for longer than you might realize—and is a step that can actually make an impact in your skin.
Double cleansing actually began in Japanese and Korean skincare practices, where both oil-based and foaming cleansers were incorporated into skincare routines. (It also gained attention during the ever-popular 10-step Korean skincare routine). I chatted Dr. Sarah Hogan, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Cosmedica Dermatology, to get the low-down on double cleansing, from whether it’s necessary to if it’s really for everyone.
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Dr. Sarah Hogan, MD, FAAD
Dr. Sarah Hogan is a board-certified dermatologist, a fellowship-trained laser and cosmetic surgeon, and a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology. She has been featured in Medscape, Self, Insider, Reuters, MSN, Newsweek, and The New York Times.
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What is the double cleansing method?
As the name suggests, double cleansing refers to cleansing the skin twice: first with an oil-based cleanser, then with a water-based cleanser. The goal is that the cleansers work in tandem to leave you with cleaner skin that’s completely free of dirt, grime, and makeup.
Should you double cleanse every day?
Double cleansing helps to clean the skin deeply and remove all the remnants of the day: sweat, dirt, sunscreen, makeup—you name it. The goal is for the skin to be left squeaky clean both on the surface and within deeper layers, and therefore less prone to breakouts and congestion. That said, you can double cleanse every day, especially on days where you wore makeup or were out and about.
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Who should double cleanse?
Like any skincare step or product, everyone’s skin can react differently to double cleansing. “For people who have certain skin conditions like eczema, rosacea, or sensitive skin, double cleansing can be too drying and even cause skin irritation”, says Hogan. Double cleansing should also only be done at night—not in the morning—to get rid of the makeup and grime that’s left on the skin throughout the day.
If you have oily skin and the idea of using an oil-based cleanser on your skin makes you panic, fear not: according to Hogan, double cleansing step can be helpful for those with oily skin as it removes excess oil and sebum from throughout the day.
Do you need two different cleansers to double cleanse?
Double cleansing works optimally by combining the cleansing benefits of both an oil-based and water-based cleanser, so you do need two different cleansers to double cleanse.
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How to double cleanse
Wash your hands
Any time you’re touching your face, you should be starting with clean hands. Before you go in with your oil-based cleanser, thoroughly wash your face to ensure you aren’t spreading bacteria onto your face.
Start with a dry face
Since the first step of double cleansing is using an oil-based cleanser, you should be starting the process with a completely dry face.
Wash with an oil-based cleanser
Work your oil-based cleanser thoroughly into your skin, then rinse with water.
Wash with a water-based cleanser
After rinsing off your oil-based cleanser, begin working your water-based cleanser into the skin. (Before you do this, double check that your water-based cleanser is actually water-based—Hogan pointed out that she’s “had patients who thought they were doing double cleansing correctly, but were not using a water-based cleanser as their second step and developed milia on their face.”)
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Once you’ve washed with your water-based cleanser, rinse again.
Pat dry with a clean towel
Once you’ve finished with both cleansers, pat—don’t rub!—your skin dry with a clean towel. (Emphasis on clean—drying with a dirty towel will defeat the purpose of double cleansing by adding bacteria back to your skin).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jenna Piotrowicz, Editorial Assistant
Jenna began working as an Editorial Assistant for The Everygirl in 2024. With her eye for detail, she assists the team with content creation, sourcing products and images, and works behind the scenes to support The Everygirl in uploading and updating content.
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