Weekend Reading, 12.13.25 – The Stripe

Happy weekend, friends! This is a busy one: parties and family things, plus lots of holiday tasks. I am excited to bop around town and be a little festive. Whatever you are up to, I hope it’s great. Stay warm, have fun, (and enjoy this week’s links–it’s a good list, if I do say so myself!). xx
Kind of fun: my sister and I were both featured in Southern Living, sharing favorite hostess gifts.
This fleece jacket is so chic!
The best thrillers of 2025. NYT gift link
How to book a winter vacation that doesn’t cost a fortune. The Cut
How to be happy like Thomas Aquinas. The Atlantic, gift link
This short-sleeve cardigan is so pretty. Will be great with denim or silky pants.
A love letter to Sophie Kinsella’s stories. (I was sad to learn of her passing.) Bazaar
I added this sausage tortellini soup to my recipe list. Yum. Food & Wine
This bow coat dress is gorgeous.
Lisa Jewell’s thrillers, ranked. The Everygirl
I love this big and cozy striped tee.
The most anticipated books of winter. Bustle
The best performances of 2025. Vanity Fair
This satin mini is so cute, and you can’t beat the price.
The full list of Golden Globe noms! The Washington Post
Tory Burch did a cute version of the Loro Piana crossbody pouch.
Ooh, I want to go to the new Studio Museum in Harlem! The New Yorker
“How I manifested better friendships.” Time
These sherpa booties look so cozy–need!
A heartwarming story . . . involving . . . Ricki Lake!? LA Times
Longer leather gloves are so chic (they’d make a great gift too).
All the biggest wellness trends of 2025. Self
The ten best books of 2025, according to Time.
On my wish list: these cozy knit mittens.
Oh my goodness yay, Jennifer Lawrence will return to the Hunger Games series. Vogue
I’ve been back on an old beauty favorite: Chanel boy!
Mastering the holiday work party outfit. Bazaar
The best airport lounges in the US. Conde Nast Traveler
Yet another fun fringe dress!
It seems like a stay at the Waldorf Astoria needs to be on my 2026 list! Glamour
I love my new cowgirl boots so much.
Burned out at work? Maybe you need a “Hallmark job.” Lol. Bustle
Holiday cocktail recipes. The Everygirl
My favorite “holiday” hand wash. It smells so good!
Meals you can make with rotisserie chicken. Bon Appetit
This travel toiletry kit would make a great gift!
The ten best tinned fish, according to pros. Food & Wine
This Pacific Heights home: wow! AD
This Madewell clutch looks expensive!
I love Glenn Close and Jeff Goldblum’s friendship! Vanity Fair
The color combo in this cardigan is A++.
Stanley Tucci’s tips for Italy. Travel & Leisure
Where to go this March. Conde Nast Traveler
OK love this jacquard cape and the matching shift dress.
All about that argyle! Marie Claire
The cutest, coziest flannel PJs for winter.
The best spas of 2025. Elle
Six new books to read this December. Vulture
These red satin mules are positively delicious.
Tartan is having an interior design comeback. Vogue
The 20 best recipes of 2025. Bon Appetit
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