Weekend Update

1. This week, sharing this very chic Topshop dress.

I’ve seen this dress in the store and it’s a very soft, gorgeous material that looks way more expensive than it is. I love the sleeves and the way it’s designed to wrap with the slit. A great addition for anyone looking to add a little black dress to their wardrobe.

2. A fascinating article, via Vulture, about the culture of Young Adult (YA) Twitter. Did you have any idea about this? I don’t read too much Young Adult, so am quite out of the loop.

3. A fabulous series of articles I’ve been enjoying from The Atlantic – read every single one if you have the time! The Business of Creativity.

4. A good article to bookmark and reference for the future, via The NY Times – How To Take Care of Your Clothes. Am I the only one who thinks of John/Dorinda from RHONY now when I read Madame Paulette? Yes?

5. This week, I finished the truly excellent People Who Eat Darkness, by Richard Lloyd Parry.

Darkness tells the story of Lucie Blackman, a young British girl who disappeared while working in Tokyo, and what happened to her. That’s a very rudimentary description, as it covers so much more than that – the culture of crime in Japan, the “water trade,” and more.  I tore through this book in just a few days, which is rare for me nowadays as it means I’m deliberately delaying my bedtime! One of my favorites so far of the year, and a must for any true crime lover. Parry writes beautifully and I enjoyed this as much as I would any fiction crime novel. And, I love the title. People Who Eat Darkness – highly recommended.