Odds and Ends 5.22.26

Competence porn, AI soul-loss, tacky wealth backlash, silky lace summer, banana dessert fixation, and Memorial Day sales that are #inwhoorlwetrust.

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Competence porn is a thing. I support this agenda.

Can you imagine if the food you bought made the same claims as your beauty products? Exotic thirst-defying hydration vessel lol.

Two of my most-worn faves are ridiculously discounted this weekend. These jeans fit TTS and this blouse will never go out of style.

Still trying tons of pressed powders. What do you all think of this one? Or this?

Very cool - a Paul Smith memoir competition for the book’s cover art.

How to follow through when you have a million ideas.

The one-and-done ring. Full bling and unique is all the rage.

Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: don’t bring up AI.

Olaplex is 25% off this weekend. 3 staples always in my bathroom → 1. 2. 3.

The very best banana desserts. This has my attention.

When I say I’m all about silky lace summer action, I mean it. Just bought this, this, and this. No one has ever accused me of half-assing it.

Long Beach Iced Tea is a great summer shade, is all I’m sayin’.

Hands-down the chicest visor for the summer.

Can you use AI and not lose your soul?

For my double-cleansing gals, I always take advantage of this discount. This oil for my bathroom, and this balm for travel.

I’m fine with cigarette jeans, but puh-lease, we can’t go skinnier than that.

This serum is legit and legit expensive. It’s sold out, but you can pre-order with the 20% off discount this weekend.

Say goodbye to quiet luxury. Tacky, in-your-face displays of wealth are back. Ew.

I was hesitant about this face primer, but when used as a highlighter, it gives the most ethereal glow. Now I’m wanting to try these.

“We live in a cynical time, surrounded by forces that feel beyond our control.” This article makes me want to hide under a rock.

Song of the week.

Happy Friday! I’m in a real gesticulates wildly WTF is going on in our world frame of mind right now. I mean, how can you not be?! It’s fucking bonkers…but at least we have each other? Maybe?

xxSJ