Hi lovely friends,
We’re back talking all things pop culture good and bad, fashion including best sale sets and some woo woo beliefs.
Cait’s Peak of the Week was watching Disney’s Snow White on a flight. Full disclosure - I was prepared to hate watch it and only watched it because there was nothing else … but was surprised to find I loved it and have been humming ‘Waiting on a Wish’ non stop.
Our Pit of The Week is Rachel Zegler’s annoying behaviour giving us a touch of the ‘Anne Hathaway’s’ as always. My specific annoyance this week stemmed from the below recent video on social media:
Rachel Zegler has publicly criticised Snow White for being too soft and outdated - calling the character passive, creepy, and not a role model for modern girls. That criticism rubbed many the wrong way, including us. Not just because people love the original story, but because it seemed ungracious to tear down a character you’ve accepted the job of portraying - especially when that role is helping further your career.
Now, cast as Eva Perón in Evita, Zegler is praising her as an icon of strength, resilience, and glamour - seemingly glossing over the complexities: authoritarian ties, political aggression, and a polarising legacy.
One was passive fiction. The other is real life divisive history. Snow White may be outdated, but Eva Perón wielded real-world power, impacted millions, and supported a regime that jailed and silenced dissent. It’s one thing to modernise a fairy tale. It’s another to sanitise a legacy.
To us, it feels like selective feminism - criticising femininity in fiction, while celebrating boldness in history without acknowledging its cost. Zegler seems to reframe Eva not as a flawed political figure but as a symbol of empowerment. That’s dangerously simplistic for a woman whose legacy includes state oppression.
Yes, Rachel is a young actress navigating Hollywood, internet feminism, cancel culture, and corporate branding. But on this one…. she’s treating fiction with more moral scrutiny than history. Ok… rant over. We think.
We’ve been Pondering the concept of talking to trees…. stay with us… There is a book and doco of the same name called The Hidden Life of Trees which Im adding to my watch and read list.
And I found articles in publications like The New Yorker dating back to 1973 that gives instructions for talking to vegetables to make them thrive. The writer cites the personalities of various "veggies," pointing out that what you say, or even what you think around your vegetables & herbs can be critical in their formation & development. It includes quotes from the "East West Journal," a monthly devoted to the coddling of vegetables, & puts vegetable raising in the context of Indian philosophy & religion. It details music & conversation preferred by various plants, & even describes how to prepare them for their death. Probably going a bit far for me… but my point is this is not a new concept and must have some merit if people the world over, in different cultures, over decades have come to the same conclusion. Jennifer Garner even sings to hers! Anyone else tried this? Dm us!
Our Plug of the Week is taste testing this alcoholic coconut water. Their spiel is: Rainbird has teamed up with H2coco to bring you the ultimate Alcoholic Sparkling Coconut Water, with vodka and a hint of natural flavour. It's perfectly balanced, refreshing and totally delicious. Perfect for a summer day or kicking back with friends, Rainbird x H2coco Alcoholic Sparkling Coconut Water has got you covered. Get them from Dan Murphys. We particularly loved the pineapple flavour. Sounds about right :)
Finally we are exploring what ZB is Passionate about this week…and they are matching sets, especially when they are on sale… and kerchiefs! Ive complied my faves that sit across all sizes and all budgets. Lets go girls!
Camilla & Marc - Carlisle Set in Ivory Marle - Was $700 now $400 for both pieces. PLUS Extra 20% off at checkout! I own this set and adore it; heres why I like it… CHIC ivory tone on tone colourway elastic waisted COMFORTABLE pants. Perfect slightly stretchy fabrication - barely creases.
Commonry - Reena Shirt and Elasticated Wide Leg Jeans in Slate Grey - Was $299.95 now $118.94 for both pieces! I love the slate grey denim here - great to mix up or wear as a chic set together.
Another Commonry banger - The Isabel Jacket and Side Pocket Jean in Creme was $329.95 now $139.95 for both pieces. I love cream denim. Its much more wearable than you think - great to pair with crisp white, all neutrals, grey, blue, black, brown… the possibilities are endless.
Bohemian Traders - Paisley Turtleneck Top and Trackpant in Navy - Was $360 now $180 for both pieces! This is a SUPER cool combo with the sheer turtleneck…. I love the print and the tones, fabulous with a trench over the top or mixed with denim.
Dissh - Mason Indigo Boxy Denim Shirt and Finn Indigo Twisted Seam Jeans - Was $300 - now $150 for both pieces. Classic indigo colour, classic silhouettes and absolutely fab together or apart.
Oroton DB Blazer and Pleat Pant in Hazelnut - Was $1028 now $622 for both pieces. This is investment dressing at its best. If you get the right fit, this would last you years and years - countless opps to wear the pieces together and separately.
Oroton - Foulard LS Print Camp Shirt and Foulard Print PJ Pant in North Sea - Was $828 now $406.40 for both pieces. This is LUXE - 100 percent silk and completely timeless print…
Sussan - Ribbed Step Hem top and Rib Straight Leg Pant in Black (also available in Navy) - Was $139.95 now $83.95 for both pieces. Easy, stretchy, comfy and the perfect base layer to throw a coat or blazer over!
Country Road - Fluid Pleat Pant and Button Detail Jacket in Hazelnut - Was $508 Now $208 for both pieces. GREAT more dressy set that can do double duty for work or play!
Lastly, here is the round up of my favourite kerchiefs! Small knitted scarves that you fashion like a bandana - they add warmth and that extra level of detail to every Winter fit. Just trust me!
Kujten - Small Cashmere Bandana - I have this in cream and this gorgeous denim blue and I wear them every week! $195 AUD which is an investment but the quality is unmatched and they come in a load of fun colours!
Friends with Frank - Yuki Scarf - $139.95 - This sells out in the red which im wearing below, but they restock it all the time…I also like the Sage green which is in stock now.
Here are some more favourites;
Gregory Ladner - Emerald Kerchief - $59.95
Longchamp - Wool Cashmere stole - $240
TBCO - Wool Triangle Scarf - $105 - LOVE this one and great price!
Lots of love
C&Z
xx
ps. Thanks for your assistance Dino
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