Girl World #19: Sabrina's Hair, Friendships, Grammys, Laughter, Building Empires, Pilates, It Boots, Skinny Jeans, Rising Signs and Dolly Parton

Happy last day of January 2025! Whew—we made it through the month that would never end.

We’re excited about the fresh start of a new month—it’s a fun one with awards shows, Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and some exciting new TV series and movies premiering. Some of our faves include: White Lotus Season 3, Scamanda, Kate Hudson’s Running Point, Suits LA, and Amy Schumer’s Kinda Pregnant.

More importantly, February is a new opportunity to create community, start a new hobby, buy a fresh notebook, organize your closet like you keep promising you’re going to do, try out a new fitness class, or re-start those resolutions we’ve already kind of maybe forgotten about. It’s ok, we all do it.

1. Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to fight with friends? Dive into this article to learn what’s likely causing the issue in your friendships and how to take action to improve your relationships.

2. 50 power women share the one thing they can’t live without. Our faves? Sleep, dogs, Theragun, Broadway Tickets, and Ghia.

3. Our millennial hearts are loving this Charlie’s Angels reunion to support our girl Demi.

4. The surprising history behind pasta shapes—because we were curious!

5. Unplugging and digital detoxing is the ultimate self-care this year. Those 12 hours without TikTok were glorious!

6. An exploration of laughter—Kirsten Bell explores laughter as a social, cultural, and cross-species phenomenon.

Alex Cooper is building empires (plural)

RIP Cecile Richards: she never flinched and was an advocate for women her entire life

Let’s celebrate women film makers: they’re making moves and impact

These Twitch streamers are all about the good vibes

Dolly Parton’s musical about her life and career is opening this year in Nashville

Feeling fatigued? Add these foods to your diet.

What’s a halo facial and is it worth the price tag?

Let’s start thinking about bone health now, ok?

The truth behind pilates results—and how to incorporate it into your wellness routine

The beginner’s guide to meditation

Inside the creative world of Chappell Roan’s set designer

Are these stylists the secret to leveling up in your career? LFG

2025 “It Boots” are 🔥 and we’re already adding them to the cart

The unsung power of Maya Angelou’s activism

Your rising sign might be more important than your sun sign

We’re swooning over Brenda Song and Mac’s partnership and cover story

Skinny jeans are back—maybe.

6 powerful memoirs to read this month

How athletes are reshaping the body conversation 

30 crossbody bags that make hands-free purses actually cute

How to recreate Sabrina Carpenter’s signature hair style at home

With the chilly weather subsiding this weekend in Chicago, we’re heading outside for some longer walks and exploring the city (aka shopping and eating croissants). It also happens to be Chicago Restaurant Week, which means we’re trying out a new restaurant and supporting our local businesses! Plus, it gives us the opportunity to put together a cute outfit, right?

This week’s baking project includes these sourdough discard brownies—even if you don’t have sourdough discard, we highly recommend kicking off February with brownies.

We’re awards show stans so we’ll be tuning into the Grammys on Sunday, and are super excited to see Taylor Swift present and all of the fun fashion moments on the red carpet.

Of course, a little self-care is order. We booked a massage (90 minutes or bust!) and a nail appointment, which pairs nicely with our plans to read and take a detox soak.

💋 Jamie | Late August Media Founder

Girl World is a Late August Media publication.