Smooth Brain by Ali Whittle
Not so serious thoughts about things I see, feel, love, want etc
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Girl Gaze (opens the original)
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Cool Girls in Real Life: Caroline Tran (opens the original)
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Welcome to my new interview series, Cool Girls in Real Life where I chat to the coolest people I know or admire to find out a bit more about them and what they’re into. This series came to life when I started documenting how people are getting dressed in various cities I visited - you can find Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and <a href="https://smoothbrainthoug
How do you get dressed? (opens the original)
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How do you get dressed everyday? What thoughts go through your head? Are you on autopilot, grabbing whatever is closest or what’s taken up residency on your chair/floor-drobe? Do you plan the night before? Or at the start of every week? Are there certain pieces you return to constantly? Or do you work through all that your wardrobe has to offer, giving everything attention?<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Av_A!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progr
10 Cool Girl Brands to know, love and shop (opens the original)
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There’s nothing quite like the thrill of unearthing new brands. It feels so satisfying and so hopeful and it brings a fresh dose of inspiration. On my current travels (hi from Paris!) I’ve come across some new (to me) brands and I’ve visited stores that stock brands I’ve only had the pleasure of admiring online. To get to touch and try on these items has been such a treat. Quality often speaks for itself when you’re in a space with a product; you can spot the luxurious material from across the r
Cool Girls in Real Life: A Cotswolds Wedding (opens the original)
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What do you wear to a wedding in the Cotswolds in July? Earlier this month I attended one of my closest friend’s weddings in the British countryside. The scenery felt like a fairytale. Surrounded by lush gardens, we were blessed with sunny days, cool nights, dreamy sunsets and peaceful sunrises. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!oZkA!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimag
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