Plus, our editors' favorite pants come from an unexpected brand
Despite having never experienced allergies while growing up, I found myself ravaged by this seasonal affliction as soon as I moved from the West Coast to the East one. Now, I spend early spring and fall combating itchy, watery eyes, sore throats and congested sinuses — much to the chagrin of anyone who has to endure my near constant whinging. I am simply not equipped to deal with them. But armed with newly acquired information via staff writer Kristen Adaway's article on essential allergy-fighting products, I'm excited to announce that I will attempt to be less insufferable and enjoy everything that the spring season has to offer with nary a leaky eyeball or complaint. If you're similarly troubled, be sure to click below and find out exactly what you need to get through the next few months. Otherwise, keep reading for this week's shopping must-haves to get yourself a little weekend treat. xo, Lourdes | | | No longer simply selling shapewear, Spanx has expanded their collection to include a wide array of stylish, flattering pants with chic wide-leg options, booty-boosting leggings and more. Our editors shared their favorite selections, and we have a feeling you'll love them, too. | | | This week marks the first edition of Personal Shopper — HuffPost's brand new shopping advice column. I'm here to make life easy when you need recommendations for what to buy in tricky situations, whether you're making a big or a little investment. Need help? Email me at personalshopper@huffpost.com with your shopping questions. I truly cannot wait to hear from you and solve all your shopping problems! This week, we tackled a spring essential: the white sneaker. I have a feeling you'll want to live in these comfortable and classic shoes from brands like Veja, Adidas and Puma. | | | If you're looking for a book to celebrate Earth Day or educate your teen on climate change, HuffPost Readable's April book club pick, "Parable of the Sower '' by Octavia E. Butler, may be a good place to start. This dystopian novel tells of a world destroyed by environmental strife and the will of one young girl to rebuild a new one in its place. It's not only a salient reminder of the grim future that could await us all if we don't begin to take climate change seriously, it's a roadmap in harnessing our own ability to affect change and shape a better existence for us all. If you like Margaret Atwood's "A Handmaid's Tale" or George Orwell's "1984," you will settle in nicely to the pages of this gripping and poignant story that imagines a possible reality in our not so distant future. | | | What else we're reading this week: | | | We are huge fans of linen sheets — it's a really easy way to add visual interest to a room, lending depth, texture and a hint of luxury. The expensive vibe elevates the look and feel of the entire space, and makes them well worth the investment. Get that sweetly rumpled look with some of our favorite brands like Brooklinen, Parachute and more. | | | Having all of your bathroom essentials on hand is important, but it defeats the purpose if you have to dig through an unorganized, messy drawer to find what you need. We've found everything you keep your bathroom tidy with stackable bins, cabinet organizers and more from retailers like Amazon and The Container Store. | | | Does somebody keep forwarding you this newsletter? Subscribe here! ©2021 HuffPost BuzzFeed, Inc 111 E 18th St, 13th Floor, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | | | |
