Retail Diary: This Will Be Quick 1.8.24

Golden Globe trends, the skinny on what is next in accessories and captivating reads that have me reading 3 (yes three!) books this week. We have a delightful mix of style and pop culture ahead!

Short format newsletter - what is worth noting RIGHT THIS MINUTE!

Images via all the sources linked below.

---

Trending now….. 🎯

Golden Globes - Let’s talk trends!

• White

  • Keri Russell in Jil Sander looked amazing!

  • Hunter Shafer in Prada also incredible

  • Also amazing in White: Gillian Anderson, Elle Fanning (vintage Pierre Balmain!), Ali Wong, Natasha Lyonne, Camila Morrone and Riley Keogh (and let’s also include Greta Lee in ivory Loewe for this category.)

• Metallics

  • Naomi Watts in Fendi

  • Skai Jackson in Jenny Packham

  • Emily Blunt in Alexander McQueen (a little white, a little metallic)

  • Julia Garner in Gucci - and let’s count Taylor Swift’s green Gucci as metallic too

  • Elizabeth Debicki in Dior Couture

  • Issa Rae in Pamela Roland (deco goddess!)

• Lingerie Details

  • Sarah Snook in Prabal Gurung

  • Kristen Wiig in Giambattista Valli

  • Hannah Waddingham

• Beaded Bliss

  • Natalie Portman’s Dior was a work of art

  • Emma Stone in custom Louis Vuitton

  • Christina Ricci

• 1950’s silhouettes

  • Rosamund Pike in Dior Couture

  • Hailee Steinfeld in Prada

  • Brie Larson in Prada gave beautiful Lesson’s in Chemistry vibes

  • Elle Fanning fits in again here too (white trend and 1950’s silhouette)

• Other details to note - black long sheaths with a pop of color (often wrapped around the arms), lavender, black sequin suits looked great on both Meryl Streep and Timothée Chalamet, lovely black lace, conversational jewelry (especially details at the neckline) and the men wearing anything but a basic tux!

  

  All images from sources linked here: Bazaar, Washington Post, Vogue and Vanity Fair.

Round-ups to check out from Bazaar, Washington Post, Vogue and Vanity Fair

Shopping Note….. 🛍️

Belts were trending more in 2023 and I think 2024 will be another big belt (and sock) year. I really enjoyed all the styling tips from

Christene Barberich

on 2024’s Skinny Belt Renaissance

2024's Skinny Belt Renaissance

What I’m reading….. 📚

I finished Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. It was a beautiful and well told story, but very difficult topics. Trigger warnings of all types. I’m glad I read it but I needed what I like to call a palate cleanser before I start another heavy book - so now I’m reading The Sunset Crowd by Karin Tanabe that is giving Daisy Jones and the Six for the Fashion & Hollywood set.

In preparation for a Retail Diary Book Club later this week, I’m reading Deluxe: How Luxury Lost its Luster by

Dana Thomas

which is an enjoyable read during Award Season and watching the Golden Globes.

Because I kept seeing this book pop up everywhere, I have The Creativite Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin on my nightstand. I like

Maria Hyde

‘s tip that she reads a chapter before she writes. I’m trying 1-2 chapters before bed each night. Other creatives that I’ve heard have mentioned this book are

Courtney

and

Grace Atwood

gifted it to many loved ones (I’m storing away that tip for my creative friends.) Plus it looks beautiful on a nightstand or desk.

What I’m Trying…..🙌

Weekend Plans - I really appreciated this WSJ article about how to plan the ideal weekend with a formula. See formula below and plan your next weekend to feel energized and relaxed.

What’s Next 🗓️

Later this week you can expect one more This Will Be Quick and Retail Diary: Book Club. Plenty of wellness, fitness and health marketing now that the holidays are officially finished so I’m tracking trends and data there too. Maybe another fun athleisure collab 🤔

---

If you enjoyed this quick format please click the ❤️ like button at the bottom of this post so others can discover it. Maybe even share with someone else who would enjoy.

You can email me at sarahshapiro1@gmail.com with any requests or thoughts too - I’d love to hear.