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    Friends! Did you love our August Entertainment issue starring Alison Brie? If you missed the drop earlier this week, team MC curated a mix of stories that tackle everything from the death of the rom-com and the steamy beach reads you should take on your next vacation, to a juicy interview with the brains behind The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Danielle Pistotnik. Consider the issue to be our love letter to serious pop culture lovers.

    For this week’s newsletter, I’m tackling lazy-day looks. With just a few weeks left in August (and September back-to-school vibes on the horizon), I’m dedicating less time to concocting outfits and more to truly soaking up the last days, taking it easy. Sounds dramatic, but sometimes you just have to turn your brain off, ya know? Let’s get into it!

    BOXY MINI DRESSES AND NAKED SANDALS:

    Balance a voluminous dress with a barely-there sandal and you’ve got yourself an easy, breezy, high-summer look. Bonus points if the dress is a juicy, bold color like this orange one.

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    Open Edit, Tori Kitten Heel Sandal

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    JUMPSUITS AND HIGH HEELS:

    This is a combo I often deploy in the office or on extra busy days. The heels help dress up an inherently casual piece of clothing.

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    TENNIS DRESS AND SNEAKERS:

    I’ve seen the beauty of the exercise dress and there’s no going back. Athleisure, but slightly more elevated. What’s not to love?

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