Right about now, you're probably searching for the perfect beauty gifts, DIY gifts, gifts for the guy in your life, and an office Secret Santa present. There are endless options to choose from, but it's so much more rewarding when you find a gift that gives back — like when brands offer a percentage of proceeds to nonprofit organizations or match your purchase with a direct gift to those in need. So this year as you're doing your holiday shopping, opt for something that'll help make the world a brighter place. Scroll on for the most stylish, thoughtful, and charitable gifts for everyone on your list.
Shiffon Duet Pinky Ring
Wear solo or in a stack, this adjustable pinky ring is set with a large stone beside a tiny diamond and represents one woman supporting another through a "pinky promise." Fifty percent of profits go back to female-founded companies through the Startup Girl Foundation. ($155)
ABLE Rachel Wristlet
Handcrafted in Ethiopia and Mexico, this stylish leather bag makes the perfect everyday purse. ABLE seeks to end generational poverty by creating jobs for women lacking opportunity. ($98)
Obakki Tumblers
These vintage-inspired water/cocktail glasses are surprisingly lightweight and beautiful on your holiday table. Obakki is committed to transparency and traceability throughout the production process and their foundation, The Obakki Foundation, allows them to give back even more to their partner communities around the world. ($108/set of two)
The Landmark Project X Wildlife Federation Sweatshirt
This unisex sweatshirt is a perfect gift for the outdoorsy person in your life. The Landmark Project partners with the National Wildlife Federation on a new collection for wildlife lovers that gives back! With each purchase from this collection, The Landmark Project will donate 10% to the National Wildlife Federation, directly contributing to their vital environmental and conservation initiatives. ($68)
OneHope Gold Glitter Edition Brut Sparkling Wine
Put the cheer in your cheers with this sparkly sparkling that's perf for a NYE toast. Ten percent of your order goes to the nonprofit of your choice. ($49)
The Magic We Made Friendship Bracelets
For the Swiftie in your life, this Taylor Swift-inspired collection of ethically handcrafted friendship bracelets is made by talented women artisans in Guatemala. All proceeds will go to support Nest, which ensures artisans across the world can live their "Wildest Dreams." ($30)
Pink Moon Air Element Collection
This planet-friendly, vegan skincare line is designed to even out skin tone and brighten skin. Check out Water, Earth, and Fire collections too! One percent of Pink Moon's revenue goes to a nonprofit of your choice. ($105)
Warby Parker Tilley Sunglasses
Now you can look good and feel good when you buy these chic shades that contribute to Warby Parker's Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program. This initiative donates monthly to nonprofit partners and trains people in developing countries to give basic eye exams and sell affordable glasses in their communities. ($95)
FEED Book Bag
We love this unique tote that carries a purpose too. With the purchase of this bag, 10 nutritious school meals are provided to global communities in need. ($38)
LUSH Charity Pot Body Lotion
Give the gift of soft skin and activism with every purchase of Charity Pot. One hundred percent of profits from this product are donated to small grassroots organizations working in environmental conservation, animal welfare, and human rights. ($10)
Love Your Melon Pom Beanie
Dedicated to battling cancer and keeping heads stylishly warm, Love Your Melon donates 50 percent of profits to nonprofit partners. ($36)
LSTN Sound Co. Zebra Wood Satellite Bluetooth Speaker
Proceeds from this cute li'l speaker go to the Starkey Hearing Foundation to help give the gift of hearing (via hearing aids) to 1.9 million people and counting! ($129)
Lingua Franca Cashmere Sweater
Lingua Franca cashmere sweaters are 100 percent sustainably sourced, ethically produced cashmere, hand-stitched in NYC. Ten percent of proceeds from this 1973 sweater goes to Whole Woman's Health Alliance, a non-profit dedicated to providing reproductive services for women in states with the least access to this critical care. ($400)
Roma Ankle Rain Boots
Fashion meets durability in these lace-up-style vegan and eco-friendly rainboots. For every pair sold, Roma donates a new pair of shoes to a child living in poverty. ($65)
Purpose Olivewood Cutting Board
Perfect for holiday entertaining and seasonal picnics, this olivewood cutting board is handmade through a Kenyan market artisan partnership with Amani Ya Juu, a fair trade sewing and training program for marginalized women in Kenya and Uganda. ($46)
HOBO Euro Slide Card Case
Store your ID, credit cards, and even your passport in this leather case from an iconic brand. Now through May 31, 2024, HOBO is committed to raising $250,000 for Habitat For Humanity. ($78)
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The #1 fall outerwear piece I've seen buzzing around fashion weeks, social media, and everyone's favorite influencers is the chore jacket — also known as the "barn" jacket. These stylish jackets not only pair really well with your typical jeans and boots combo, but also I loooove when they're styled with midi skirts and flats — you look takes on an amazing juxtaposition between masculine and feminine that just seems so chic!
After spending far too much time scrolling the internet to find the perfect chore jacket for myself, I rounded up 12 that fit the bill in different patterns, fabrics, and price-ranges, so there's something for everyone. Let's get into it!
What is a chore coat?
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Chore coats date back to the late 19th century where they first appeared in France, originally meant to be work coats that were able to withstand a lot of physical labor and work! So, durability and practicality was super important! That means lots of pockets for tools, and very thick fabric to endure the long work days.
Funnily enough, the name "chore jacket" actually just means for your household chores, so the definition itself is fairly straight forward. You would, simply, do your household chores around your house and land, while wearing the conveniently designed jacket — it's that simple!
If you're wondering what defines a modern chore coat then it would be: large pockets, thick fabric, corduroy collar, and a loose-fit to sit comfortably on the body.
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Everlane
Everlane Barn Jacket
The Everlane Barn Jacket the quintessential chore jacket, and I love it paired with the matching khaki pants and suede bag. This one isn't too expensive, and it's still extremely high quality. The suede detailing on is a great touch as well! Grab this one if you're looking for a simple, good quality chore jacket!
J.Crew
J.Crew Denim Barn Jacket
This J.Crew barn jacket is the perfect shade of denim that I'm obsessing over this fall. J.Crew continues to killit lately, so you can't go wrong with any of their options! This denim chore jacket would look great paired with a Canadian tuxedo like above, or even a black midi dress.
Gap
Gap Chore Jacket
Gap has so many good, affordable options available right now, and this chore jacket is no different! For only $60, you can have your new staple, fall jacket! Plus, it's an extra 20% off at the moment, so definitely add it to cart while it's still in stock.
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Dôen Pascual Jacket
This jacket from Dôen is all I can think about lately — it's simply perfection. While it's currently sold out, they'll restock it soon. Definitely keep an eye out so you can grab this one right away! It would look great overtop any of the fall dresses from Dôen we're currently obsessed with!
J.Crew
J.Crew Short Barn Jacket
I love this cropped chore jacket for the perfect light layer — it's just right for those days that have a light, fall breeze. The cut and shape of this option is super flattering, and I can just picture it with a skirt and sweater on a Sunday afternoon stroll. I definitely plan on hitting "purchase" for this one, and wearing it daily! It's a fave of mine.
Anthropologie
The Heritage Barn Jacket
The relaxed fit of this cotton chore jacket is really calling to me, especially with the above tomboy styling. The floral skirt, and baseball cap help to really pull the whole look together. This one also has the traditional corduroy collar as well as corduroy cuffs on the sleeves, which is such a nice touch!
Mango
Mango Checkered Parka
If you're looking for something that makes more of a statement, then look no further than this adorable option from Mango! It has a corduroy collar, checkered pattern, and gold button detailing that looks SO high end. Throw on some chunky boots or loafers with this statement chore jacket and you're good to go!
Eileen Fisher
Eileen Fisher Organic Corduroy Jacket
Corduroy and suede are two fabrics I absolutely love for the fall and winter this year. They add a lot of texture to your outfit which can help give a more simple look some flair. This chore jacket from Eileen Fisher will be a staple for years and years to come, because of how high quality and classic it is. A 10/10 for me!
J.Crew
J.Crew Short Barn Jacket Brown
Another cute, cropped barn jacket, but in this gorgeous shade of mocha brown! This above outfit is the perfect example of how to style a chore jacket, too. Jeans, white tee, gold jewelry, and some brown, suede boots! You'll have the epitome of the perfect, fall outfit!
Quince
Quince Denim Chore Jacket
Another denim option, because I just can't get enough! This chore jacket comes in a much lighter shade of denim, which will help to pair with some of your summer pieces that you want to fold into your fall wardrobe. Quince has some amazing pieces that I've loved in the past, so I can't wait to try this one!
Mango
Mango Pocket Parka
You could honestly get your entire autumnal wardrobe at Mango because the fabulous pieces are truly endless! They do an amazing job at combining timeless classics with current trending pieces — and this parka is one of them! It gives off the vibe of a chore jacket, but in a slightly more casual form of parka!
Levi's
Levi's White Chore Jacket
As you may know, I'm a huge advocate for white in the winter and fall, specifically creams! This all-white chore jacket from Levi's is currently on sale, so you should grab it while you can! I would say style it with an all-white look like a cream skirt and flats!
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Sexis often considered taboo...even though it's a natural human need and desire. But — thanks in part to the entertainment industry — it's slowly becoming normalized in the many different shapes and sizes it comes. From quickies in random places to passionate lovemaking, the actors in shows like Bridgerton and Sex and the City show us the sides of sex we're remiss to talk about. And while Phoebe Dynevor is no stranger to a sex scene (literally HOW did she get through filming with Regé Jean?!), she took this "taboo" subject matter to another level in the opening scenes for her new movie Fair Play.
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Emily (Phoebe Dynevor) is seen getting busy with her fiancé Luke (Alden Ehrenreich) at a wedding. While that's not necessarily gag-worthy, there's one determining factor that could be — she's on her period. Not only that, but there's oral sex involved that Luke happily engages in. It's a highly erotic and graphic scene that has the potential to leave viewers reeling, but Emily and Luke aren't grossed out by what they're doing. They're too caught up in bliss to think there's something wrong about being pleasured during one's period.
I'll be honest — younger me would have immediately ran for the heels at this description because...ew. I'm not personally comfortable with the oral aspect of the scene, but I'm familiar with putting down a towel during period sex. It's all about preference, and no matter where you stand on the period sex issue, it's nice to have a partner that doesn't treat you like a walking science experiment during your period.
What did Phoebe Dynevor say about filming the sex scene in "Fair Play"?
She's actually happy the scene was filmed, and thinks director Chloe Domont did an excellent job showing that sex doesn't have to be skipped the week of someone's period. She told Ellethat male directors would've questioned the necessity of it. "We as women know these things happen all the time, but why are we not seeing it on our screens," she asked.
When does the period sex scene appear in "Fair Play"?
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Trigger warning — this sex scene appears at the very beginning of Fair Play. Talk about starting off with a bang!
What is the plot of "Fair Play?"
Fair Play centers around the work culture of a hedge fund company that begins to take a toll on a couple. In a deeper plot analysis, Ellereports that Dynevor's character Emily has a secret engagement to her coworker, but "she gets a surprise promotion, which causes issues in their relationship outside of work." It takes a deep dive into the gender norms that can begin to stifle a relationship if both people have different views of how things are supposed to fall in place in and outside of the home.
What else has Dynevor said about "Fair Play"?
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She pointed out that it's an excellent marker for how far society has to go in terms of respecting women. She also told Elle, "We have this idea that world is so progressive...but there's still so much progress to be made and so many things that haven't been done or still taboo." To drive this point further home, Dynevor said, "The thing that was really interesting to me is how modern feminism is clashing with traditional masculinity...Emily is really trying to make herself small to make him [Luke] feel masculine."
This is true because we're seeing the effects of attacks on reproductive and maternal health. Not only that, but there's still an expectation for how women are supposed to carry themselves whether they're mothers or not. As far as we've come, the work to fully recognize that women aren't monolithic and deserve to have our voices, time, and efforts respected is ongoing. That we shouldn't have to shrink so that men don't feel threatened or emasculated. That us asking to be appreciated and respected has nothing to do with attacking men's self esteem.
Until we get to that point, films like Fair Play will continue to exist to push the conversation forward.
When can you watch "Fair Play"?
Fair Play will premiere in theaters September 29, 2023 and will be available to stream on Netflix beginning October 13, 2023.
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When I finished the first season of The Last Thing He Told Me, I was convinced we'd seen the end of Bailey and Hannah's story (especially considering the show was originally a limited series). But it looks like Apple TV+ and Reese Witherspoon had other plans. Thanks to author Laura Dave publishing a sequel in 2025, The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 is officially coming! Here's everything we know about the new season (and some more easy books to read while you wait).
What has the cast & crew said about season 2?
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During an interview with The Today Show, author Laura Dave revealed The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 will actually start filming before the second book is published! ""We're starting to shoot in few weeks, which is just wild. I can't believe we're here again," she says. "I sat down with everyone, I walked them through, I have a whole draft."
Is there a 2nd season of The Last Thing He Told Me?
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Yes, Apple TV+ renewed The Last Thing He Told Me for a second season on March 25, 2024 (via Variety). While the series was originally limited to Laura Dave's first novel, the author's sequel book will provide the plotline for The Last Thing He Told Me season 2!
When is The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 coming out?
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Laura Dave's new book (we don't have a title quite yet!) is set to be released in 2025, so we'll see The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 in 2025 at the earliest. Seeing as filming for season 1 started May 3, 2022 and the show hit Apple TV+ on April 14, 2023, we'll have a better idea of the season 2 release date once filming starts.
Who's going to be in The Last Thing He Told Me season 2 cast?
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Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and David Morese will all return for The Last Thing He Told Me season 2. Jennifer is also producing!
“Like so many people, I fell for Hannah on page one of Laura Dave’s gripping novel,” she says in a statement. “The move to actor and producer from reader and super fan was delicious — and made even sweeter by collaborating with Laura, Josh, Reese and everyone at Hello Sunshine, as well as the amazing teams at Apple and 20th. Being part of this group, not to mention part of such a stellar cast, was a career highlight for me. I’m thrilled to get to tell more of Hannah’s story — I couldn’t have said yes more quickly to Season 2! These characters and their story mean so much to me, as I know they do to the many who have championed our show; we’re excited to give audiences even more with this next chapter.”
What is the summary of The Last Thing He Told Me?
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The Last Thing He Told Me follows a woodturner named Hannah, who's happily married to Owen. Her relationship with his daughter Bailey, however, is decidedly less happy. When Hannah wakes up one day to find Owen missing, and a note that says "Protect her" in his place, she and Bailey have to find out what happened to him — and why he left.
We don't know much about The Last Thing He Told Me season 2, but at the end of season 1, Laura Dave told Entertainment Weekly that if we got to see a sequel, we'd get a better understanding of why Owen left the way he did.
How many episodes of The Last Thing He Told Me are out?
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You can watch all seven episodes of the first season on Apple TV+ now!
Are you excited for The Last Thing He Told Me season 2? Check out the rest of the New TV Shows coming out in 2024!
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In a world where people are hopping onto strange food trends without hesitation, like making pizza with naan and customizing their morning coffees beyond repair, it’s amazing anyone could still be grossed out by food. Needless to say, we still have our limits… especially when it comes to those itty bitty white worms wiggling around in our pretty pink salmon fillets (HUH?). But before you swear off these healthy omega-3-rich fillets for good, let’s understand what these worms in salmon are, why they’re present, and why you don’t have to snub your fave lox at brunch this Sunday.
The white worms we occasionally spot in salmon fillets are parasites called roundworms. Though these worms are more noticeable in salmon due to the contrast in color, they can be found in many white fish too — they’re just camouflaged.
But we shouldn’t be freaking out.
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Despite the fact that our knee-jerk reaction is to panic and consider things contaminated, roundworms are as natural to fish as insects are to fruits and veggies. A teeny white worm in your salmon is the equivalent to an aphid, thrip, or mite in your recently harvested greens. Yes, it’s still yucky AF, but totally natural.
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The good news is that roundworms don’t pose health risks when fish is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the FDA’s recommendation. When it comes to lightly preserved or raw fish — like sushi, sashimi, ceviche, or gravlax — as long as the product was commercially frozen to an internal temperature of -4 degrees Fahrenheit for at least seven days prior to preparation, parasites are terminated. (High five, fellow sushi lovers!)
Just be sure to avoid sketchy sushi joints; when you hear about people getting sick from eating at low-profile all-you-can-eat sushi spot, it’s because they aren’t handling their fish properly.
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It is believed by some that wild-caught fish are more susceptible to roundworms due to the fact that they interact with an external ecosystem, while farmed fish are segregated from the wild and are fed pellets treated for parasites. This isn’t something *we* can confirm, but it’s food for thought nonetheless.
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If you really want to feast on fish but paranoia has now gotten the best of you, there is an at-home method you can try: fish candling. This method has you place a bright light beneath a fillet of fish so you can see the shadows of any worms present. You can then grab some tweezers and remove, then discard of the worms yourself. (This method obviously isn’t for the faint of heart.)
We say, thoroughly cook your fish and pretend worms never happened!
Would finding worms in your salmon deter you from eating it ever again? Let us know @BritandCo!
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