hello.
writing is hard.
over the past several months i’ve been on substack, i’ve grown to love and appreciate so many creators on this platform who are constantly inspiring me to continue writing. substack has been a radiant beam light amidst this dark digital social media universe. it’s not easy to put yourself out there and share your art with strangers on the internet, but alas, here we are, girl blogging our hearts out.
i want to dedicate this newsletter by sharing some of my favorite substack authors. if you’re like me and enjoy reading and connecting with other creators, i’m certain you will enjoy these authors as much as i do.
last note here, there is enough space at the round table for more carrie bradshaw’s. if you’ve been thinking about starting a substack for a while, consider this a gentle nudge of encouragement from me to take the plunge.
favorite substack newsletters:
fashion & beauty:
-long live by
: a favorite fashion newsletter of mine. erika writes about clothes, brands, and style. you’ll enjoy this newsletter if you’re into 90s j crew and cbk- this is a letter for it-girls.-the molehill by
: the queen of shopping secondhand. viv is always posting thoughtful reflections and product recommendations in her letters that i find particularly helpful. her taste is impeccable and if you’re someone who is thrift savvy, you’ll enjoy her letters.-a sunday journal by
: a newsletter about fashion theory. i always appreciate reading jesica’s point of view and insights about the ways in which fashion communicates through the world around us.-the cereal aisle by
: another great fashion newsletter with a cult following. leandra shares great recommendations and insights on current trends.literature & culture:
-thank you, ok by
: one of my absolute favorite publications. katie is a creative director and photographer who writes about style, cooking, films, books, and everything in between.-feed me by
: the newsletter that inspired me to start my own substack. emily’s letters are perfect for those of you interested in business. she makes business interesting and i always enjoy reading her point of view.-after school by
: the goat newsletter about trend analysis, gen z, and current cultural discourse.-angel cake by
: letters from a girl in nyc who shares a weekly roundup of cultural trends, shopping recs, and musings. her newsletters are always comforting and entertaining.-lunch on friday by
: another comforting newsletter filled with self-reflections, life in new your city, conversations with friends, and everything in between.-chloe in newsletter by
: chloe is a beautiful writer who shares letters once a month filled with love letters and other things that have influenced her throughout the month. her writing is comforting and best enjoyed on a sunday morning while eating waffles and drinking hot coffee.-words from eliza by
: eliza is the co-host to everyone’s favorite podcast, binchtopia. she writes personal essays, cultural critique and other musings- her writing is stunning.-sephy by
: sephy is the best friend everyone wants in their corner. she’s also the co-host of my one of my favorite comfort podcasts goes without saying.food:
-a newsletter by
: alison’s youtube videos have gotten me through some of my hardest days. yes, she’s a brilliant chef and her recipes will never let you down, but she’s just that girl who everyone wants to be friends with. like is it weird that one of my aspirations is to be invited to her ham party?-try a little tenderness by
: a comforting newsletter where ethaney shares recipes, diary entries, and insights into her life that will make you feel loved, warm, and welcome.-the best bit by
: a co-owner of one of my favorite restaurants in nyc, king. clare shares recipes that explain how to make simple foods taste good.okay, that’s all for today. i know you’ll love these authors as much as i do.
if you’re not ready to become a paid subscriber and you have the capacity to leave a tip, that would be so appreciated. <3
i love you.
bye.
Caitlyn!!! Thank you. Still remember the day we met at Balthazar.
This is such a kind post, and I'm adding all of these to my subscriptions - and thank you for the gentle nudge!! I've been thinking about starting a newsletter but also thinking "uh, who wants book and fashion recommendations from a librarian??" So maybe I'll try after all. ❤️