Retail Therapy 015: Retail Therapy 015: Hot Girl Walks & Private Jets
A Sunday Digest of sorts. Kind of.
Listen to today’s Retail Therapy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube (see above), and anywhere else podcasts are found.
In place of this week’s Sunday Digest, I’m simply going to leave you with the listener companion for this week’s episode of Retail Therapy. If you want to ridicule me for being lazy, I will not stop you as I’m currently in Northern Michigan for the next week attempting to avoid screens at all costs. Here’s what I’m channeling:
Additionally, this is probably an opportune time to say that I will not be releasing an episode next Sunday. Rather than cram a bunch of work in before heading out of town, I thought I’d give myself a break. But enough about my vacation; let’s talk some Retail Therapy.
“Can guys take Hot Girl Walks?”
My wife, Salgal, has been taking Hot Girl Walks for months now and I couldn’t help but feel left out. As much as I want to act like a round of golf qualifies as a Hot Guy Walk, I truly do not feel “hot” and I usually leave more angry than when I got there.
Unfamiliar with Hot Girl Walks in general? Here’s what you’re missing, per Elle Australia.
Going for a long walk while listening to an aspirational podcast isn't exactly a groundbreaking new phenomenon, albeit a rare occurrence at times (life happens, etc). But the essence of this kind of walk, and its potential purpose, has been given a whole new meaning thanks to a new TikTok trend: The hot girl walk.
The walk in question is currently having a major moment, but it was technically invented (or more accurately, redefined) last year by a TikTok user named Mia, who goes by the handle @exactlyliketheothergirls.
Like many of us did during the Covid-19 lockdowns, Mia implemented a daily walk into her routine, then more commonly referred to as a 'silly little walk' for our 'silly little mental health'—it was all we had when we were confined to our homes for months on end.
But along the way, Mia came up with a specific version of the walk that stuck—and proved to be beneficial to her. She shared the details on TikTok, and lo and behold, over a year later it's now a global phenomenon.
Maybe I just need to make peace with the fact that Retail Therapy may need to be the aspirational podcast for Hot Girl Walks instead of me actually going on Hot Girl Walks. Oh well.
King Kylie or Climate Criminal?
People like dunking on the Jenners and Kardashians more than any other celebrity, and the news coming out of the Kylie camp this week didn’t do her any favors. After a Twitter account tracked a 4-minute flight she took between Los Angeles airports, she’s now been branded a “climate criminal” for her recklessness.
Per The Telegraph:
American make-up mogul Kylie Jenner has been branded a “full-time climate criminal” after her private jet made a 40-mile journey – the equivalent of flying from Gatwick to Heathrow.
The 24-year-old, who regularly boasts of her high-end travel on social media, was scolded after flight tracking data showed her plane flying between the Californian airports Camarillo and Van Nuys.
The 17-minute flight would have taken just 45 minutes by car.
Sure, this could’ve just been a repositioning flight but it feels pretty unnecessary. Think she wants this recent Instagram back?
Honestly, she probably doesn’t care.
Roséwave
Did I miss the entire Roséwave trend in 2019 when it originally happened? Yes.
Do I feel good about missing something so on-brand? No.
Has drinking rosé become cheugy? Well, don’t ask Barrett if you don’t want some hard truths thrown your way.
While I (of course) enjoy a good class of crisp rosé, Barrett did do a pretty good job of convincing me to branch out more into some organic and natural wines. And honestly, I can’t wait to do so.
Cheugy or not, the idea behind Roséwave is something we can all stand behind. Allow NPR to explain.
Rosé wine, the pink varietal that was once a punchline, has become ubiquitous in the summer months. Roséwave defies easy definition; it's meant to be felt, not understood. "It's unapologetic enjoyment for something maybe a little basic, but makes you feel good," one enthusiast offered.
As long as martinis don’t get the “cheugy” label from Barrett, I’ll be just fine.
As always, we closed things out with our wishlists and imminent cops.
Apologies for any broken links below — a lot of these products are now from older seasons or have since sold out, so our link situation will remain in flux.
Will’s Wishlist
Noah x Baracuta Corduroy Patchwork Tote— Removed as of 7/6/22Vintage Side Tables
Barrett’s Wishlist
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Pro tip for the Carhartt WIP - Take them to your tailor and have them tapered from above the knee to the hem. The regular WIP double knee are nice but the gems are the ripstop fabric, super rare WIP Aviation “Columbia” (olive) and even more rare WIP Aviation Cargo Cotton (black) are actual game changers. I don’t think they make them anymore so you have to find new old stock but I’ve never had more complements or people asking where I got them on any piece of clothing I’ve worn.
WIP Aviation Cargo Cotton Ripstop:
https://www.urbanindustry.co.uk/products/carhartt-wip-aviation-pant-seaweed-rinsed?variant=40078205780077¤cy=USD&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=UI%20-%20Google%20Shopping%20(US)%20-%20USD&utm_content=Carhartt%20WIP%20Aviation%20Pant&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2_OWBhDqARIsAAUNTTFCjQrXnH9q61Pvk0c4Vrv6RvvhO7dWVQOR9jGLLGlckp901q8w8uYaApPrEALw_wcB
WIP Aviation “Columbia” Ripstop:
https://www.hhv.de/shop/en/item/carhartt-wip-aviation-pant-columbia-ripstop-6-5-oz-cypress-rinsed-317614s228282?f_lco=453054585&f_lcu=50&f_scp=54&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2_OWBhDqARIsAAUNTTFG4xyk-6Rksj9XtCHmSE5udWg-IsglIM0vUV8K6xXjNKzzYoBK_70aAgk8EALw_wcB
They come a bit baggy but the key is getting them slimmed by a good tailor and you’ll be in love with them. Super durable yet way more breathable than standard Carhartt stuff.