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We like Substack because users (like you) can easily explore and access great content from a huge variety of publishers, all in one place. Plus, you can chat with other readers as well as the authors. Below is a list of some of our favorite Substack publishers (we tend to focus on fashion/lifestyle, but people write on all topics). We invite you to explore and follow/support these, or others that interest you!
Our Faves:
- ScratchPad by Grace Atwood: Fashion and Lifestyle newsletter/blogger based in Charleston.
- Earl Earl by Laurel Pantin: Very hip LA-based Fashion/Shopping/Stylist tastemaker who has a great voice, as well as style.
- Girls of a Certain Age by Kim France : Fashion newsletter by the 61-year-old former editor of Lucky magazine.
- Homeward by Amanda Hesser: Amanda (the editor of the NYT Cookbook and founder of Food52) and her husband bought a home in Ojai, California (they live in Brooklyn), and her Substack documents their renovation and relocation journey.
- Club Yolo byYolanda Edwards: Travel intel and inspiration.
- The Styled Life by Hardie Cobbs: Hardie is a friend of FabList, and you can read our interview with her here. Her Substack focuses on style coaching to help women in midlife align who they are with how they show up. It offers practical style guidance + honest conversations.
Others We Love:
- THE LOVE LIST by Jess Graves: NY-based fashion writer.
- A Tisket, A Tasket by Katie Armour Taylor: Playful dispatches on fashion, interiors, and travel. A love letter to living charmingly off-script.
- A La Carte by Ali LaBelle: À La Carte is a newsletter by creative director Ali LaBelle that explores creativity, curiosity, and inspiration.
- Jane on Jeans by Jane Herman: Jane knows ALL about jeans!
- Always Overdressed by Fanny Adams: A fashion stylist shares her thoughts and picks.
- Strictly the Good Stuff by denna: Travel, shopping, and more. Really good stuff!
- Jessie Loves: by Jessie Randall: Loeffler Randall co-founder Jessie Randall shares her thoughts on home, style, and more.
- Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style: Style (fashion-forward) for grown women. (FYI: you need to pay to get the good stuff).
- After School by Casey Lewis: Newsletter about trends and youth culture. Good one to follow if you want to stay current on what the younger generation is up to.
- Downtime by Alisha Ramos: Thoughts on books, style, and lifestyle.
- Dinner: A Love Story by Jenny Rosenstrach: A zillion dinner ideas, from weeknight, slap-it-together mainstays to the latest and greatest food ideas.
- StyledSara by Sara Walker: Shares styling tips, shopping guides, and favorite pieces.
- The Flair Index by Jennifer Alfano: Veteran writer/editor at Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue + other publications for over 20 years. All about fewer, better things.
- somsack sikhounmuong: Creative director for Alex Mill, who shares items he loves and places he goes!
- The Midimalist by Kelly Williams: Shares thoughts on styling, trends, and shopping.
- The Wardrobe Edit by Anna Newton : Styling and outfit ideas from a British fashion lover.
- The Tennis Tea by Amy Salisbury :If you love tennis, get all the tea on players, and their outfits, from Amy!
