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Some things I’m loving lately, and you might, too: 2024 predictions, long coats, less is more makeup trends, Substack favourites, 25-minute wonton soup, and Ins/Outs.

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Maria Hyde
Jan 17, 2024
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I don’t know if it’s the snow, freezing cold temperatures, or just the exhaustion spilling over from the holidays, but January has felt pretty dreary. Doing just about anything feels like it takes a lot of effort. Working. Exercising. Figuring out what’s for dinner.

I’m doing what I can to find motivation in the simple things, like cleaning out my closet…

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