Monday Missive: May 24th

May 24, 2021 Eloise Patton

The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave was such a fun book to read this week. At the beginning of the book, Hannah’s husband Owen has disappeared right as word is coming out that something shady is happening at the tech start up where he’s the lead programmer. Hannah is left only with a note that says “Protect Her,” which Hannah knows is referencing his teenage daughter, Bailey. Following along with Hannah as she tries to unravel the mystery around Owen’s disappearance and figure out if she ever really knew her husband is entertaining and engrossing. -E
As a lover of teen music groups, I was so excited to finally watch Girls5eva on Peacock! It’s hilarious, the original music is brilliant and roasts all of the worst of the early 2000’s boy band and girl group songs. - D
Along with the rest of the world, I got very deep into the new Olivia Rodrigo album! It made me want to break up with my boyfriend and find him a new girlfriend just so that I can feel all of the feelings - is that normal? Apparently, yes it is!- D

I listened to the GOOP Beauty Closet podcast with Gucci Westman on it and had to try some of her eponymous make up brand, Westman Atelier, after that-she was so interesting and the way that she talked about clean make-up made me want to a reset. I ordered the Baby Cheeks Blush Stick and the Squeaky Clean Liquid Lip Balm and will report back on whether or not they’re worth it-E
My friend Lisa’s shop is carrying the softest sweatshirts in the whole world from Stateside, and I couldn’t leave without one when I stopped by the other day. It was one of those purchases where I couldn’t wait to wake up the next morning and put it on. -E

I listened to Dr. Darryl Gioffre on The Skinny Confidential podcast last week and his philosophy for fighting inflammation by lowering acidity was very interesting. After a weekend of hotel food (and a pina colada or two!) I’m ready for a reset and going to try his salad dressing recipes. I also want to try this beautiful spring salad from Cookie and Kate - E
I’ve been leaning hard into summer cocktails, mixing tequila and soda with a splash of the Trader Joe’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice and a little bit of lime! It’s so refreshing and scratches my desire to only eat and drink watermelon all summer. - D