Midnight Snack Vol. 29
Niche Costumes, The Outnet's Sirens, Tempting Treats, & More!
Hello Night Crawlers, welcome to Vol. 29 of The Nocturnal: Midnight Snack, a weekly recap of anything I found “shareable” over the last 7 days. Clearly the day just SLIPPED AWAY from me and I’m a little late in sending out your late night treat, so I must keep the intro short for a change and make it to bed before dawn. Tomorrow marks my last week at my current in-house contract and I want to make sure I look fresh-faced and glowy as I bid adieu to this team, obvi. **Polish** matters, people!
Now, let’s get into this week’s recs for what to See, Listen, Talk, Taste, & Shop:
See: An Iconic (Fah-shun) Halloween Costume
I recently complained vented about how utterly TRAGIC it is that some of my cultural references aren’t resonating with the “youngers”, but after getting equally blank stares from friends of my OWN era, I realized it might not be an age thing. Perhaps my references are just a bit niche. And niche in the “so fashion-centric and obscure that only David Rose and Miranda Priestly would understand” kind of way.
However, I have faith that you, my cultural savants and style-conscious readers, will remember the BEST FASHION SHOW MOMENT of all time, brought to us by none other than the KING of dark runway drama, Alexander McQueen.
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I don’t really keep up with influencers so don’t know much about Taylor Quitara, but I’m OBSESSED with her Halloween cover of the iconic Shalom Harlow McQueen S/S ‘99 moment (and kind of mad I didn’t think of this idea first, le sigh). Props to her for also including a clip of the original runway show to fill-in those who may not “get it” (how tho!!! I’m truly so confused still). It’s definitely something I should have done in 2016 when I dressed up as one of ASHISH’s F/W ‘16 runway models and everyone thought I was a purple loofah:
The reference (IYKYK):
Still one of my favorite runway styling moments, regardless!
Listen: Cool Tunes From My Workout Classes This Week
The jams were jamming at my fitness sessions this week. I decided to venture outside my usual dance classes and try Moves Pure Joy, which has very little info available online (not even a website!!) which made it extra-intriguing to venture upon. Insiders only vibes. And although that vibe does transfer a bit to the class (luckily I went with a bestie), the music is SO BANGING and the workout/choreo is so good it’s worth being the only non-Julliard graduate there, okay?! Truthfully, there were mixed level dancers, but as someone who goes to weekly dance classes, I still had some trouble keeping up, so just be prepped to WERK. I was hustling and left with a super-motivated “I must practice this all week and get the role of White Swan” attitude that has me excited to return. Most inspiring part is that the class instructors are incredible dancers and have SUPREME taste in music, including this new Rufus Song that was our main act:
Later in the week I went to my bestie Laura’s new yoga class in Greenpoint. She recently starting teaching and is doing weekly sessions at the Lucky Honey store/studio on Fridays, which is super fun (and dangerous) because all my favorite vintage stores are in that neighborhood!!! Anyway, her moves rock as does her yoga playlist, which is MUCH more upbeat than I’m used to during yoga classes (my youtube girl loves a sleepy gong track). I got so excited when an old track that I played on repeat in maybe 2014, “Renaissance Girls” by Oh Land, came on during downward dog. I had totally forgotten about this song!!! And it’s just as good as I remembered:
Talk: How Do I Figure Out My Makeup Contrast?!
It’s getting late and this is the last section I’m writing this week, but I need your help, Vampires. Makeup Contrast levels are ALL OVER Tiktok and I really don’t get it...YET. I truly have not invested enough research time here but apparently there are 3 kinds (High Contrast, Medium Contrast, and Low Contrast) and apparently only ONE actually looks good on you. But I haven’t found a tutorial on how to discover A) What your current makeup style is considered or B) How to decide which style is best for you. SOS!!! If any of my more beauty-focused readers can explain in the comments, that would be MUCH appreciated. The tok peops are all VERY passionate and opinionated about what style one should be using.
Based on this article, I think I’m using medium contrast currently and I think that’s the move for my coloring…but I’m not actually sure. Help!
Taste: Addicting Whole Foods Toffee
I’m not even a dessert person and I had to tell my hub we CANNOT buy this toffee anymore because I absolutely cannot help myself and I feel my teeth rotting away with every bite.
It’s basically like a bite size gourmet butterfinger, with better chocolate and a salty little sprinkle. I apologize in advance for sharing this information.
Shop: The Outnet’s ON POINT Ad Algorithm
The Outnet was after me this week, somehow sending me a slew of VERY MARKED DOWN goodies that are SO my style. It’s like they know I’m not trying to shop right now and just want to tempt me. Rude! But the items are cute so I thought I’d share and at least get the thrill of the shopping rush vicariously through you.
Also dying over this one on the site
sadly only in a US 5 though :( So I’m also eyeing these:
Rotate Birger Christensen Mini Dress
Bonus: THE SWEATPANTS JEANS ARRIVED
And honey, I’m SOLD. Yes, the Rag & Bone Mirimar “jeans” I talked about here (which are actually super-soft french terry sweats printed to impersonate jeans) arrived (yay!) and they are even BETTER than expected. So comfy, so chic, so duplicitous.
I landed on the Valentina, a light-wash color way, but I’m so into these I that I might need to get at least two more color ways!!! Leaning towards this one or this one. My friends are being super-supportive of this comfort journey, too.
Alright beautiful vampires, I must leave you now as it’s creeping close to my bedtime. Thanks for coming back for another midnight snack.
Stay hungry and restless!
See you next Sunday ;)
xoxo
Christina
I remember the Shalom moment! Major. Also all those Outnet picks are perfection. Please get!