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From Scottie · July 31, 2026
See Big Salad in a Scottie brief
Scottie read Big Salad, The Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen, and Earl Earl by Laurel Pantin for a reader with the priorities shown below. Start with the rundown, open the full brief, or check every issue behind it.
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2 of 2 Big Salad issues included
What shaped this brief
Reader priorities
A reader who comes for personal style but stays for relationships, humor, shopping, and the conversational details of a life.
These are illustrative priorities, not a customer’s data.
Sources in this brief
- Big SaladThe publication this guide is about
- The Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine CohenAdds outfit thinking, color, and conversational personal style.
- Earl Earl by Laurel PantinAdds observed outfits, travel dressing, and culture around what people wear.
Scottie
Scottie example brief
July 31, 2026 · Executive brief
01 / The rundown
- Personal style guides highlight casual pairings for bright summer fabrics while boutique edits offer early access to fall boot pre-orders.
- Conversational Q&As and personal essays dive deep into relationship dynamics, family tattoos, and navigating life changes with humor.
Read the complete brief 5 stories · 3 action items
02 / The briefing
01 / main
Summer colors get a casual makeover with lightweight fabrics
The takeaway: Leandra Medine Cohen champions summer brights like yellow cab, royal purple, washed forest green, and melon orange on lightweight cotton voile and terry. She grounds bold shades using washed black graphic tees, polka dot button-downs, and casual shorts.
Concrete details
- The seasonal color palette highlights yellow, purple, green, melon orange, and baby pink accents.
- Casual silhouette pairings include terry pants, Made Some board shorts, and cotton bandanas.
Why it matters for this reader: For a reader who loves personal style, these easy fabric and pairing ideas make experimenting with vibrant summer hues feel approachable instead of overwhelming.
Original sourcesThe Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen
02 / main
Summer travel packing lists collide with fall boot pre-orders
The takeaway: Laurel Pantin highlights multi-use summer trip staples from her shop Earl IRL alongside pre-orders for Herbert Levine fall footwear. Her packing lineup features versatile Chan Luu matching sets, Suzie Kondi pocket skirts, and lightweight Lisa Yang cashmere tees.
Concrete details
- The Herbert Levine fall boot and shoe collection is currently available for pre-order.
- Multi-functional pieces include a Chan Luu beaded tunic that functions as a cover-up, slip, or dress.
Why it matters for this reader: If your favorite hobby is shopping for versatile wardrobe staples, these multi-tasking travel items simplify packing while giving you an early peak at fall shoes.
Original sourcesEarl Earl by Laurel Pantin
03 / main
Readers ask candid questions about relationships, botox, and breaks
The takeaway: Big Salad tackles reader intimacy, personal choices, and relationship dynamics in its sixth ask-me-anything edition. The candid issue opens up about navigating sex after divorce, taking a temporary break with Freddie, and getting botox injections.
Concrete details
- The sixth ask-me-anything newsletter issue covers reader Q&As alongside a 20 percent annual subscription discount.
- Featured topics cover co-parenting moody teenagers, moving to England, and navigating past relationship breaks.
Why it matters for this reader: Perfect for anyone who loves unfiltered, conversational life details, this issue delivers honest relationship reflections and real talk about personal choices.
Original sourcesBig Salad
04 / main
Matching family tattoos offer unexpected bonds across generations
The takeaway: Laurel Pantin shares how taking her father to get his first tattoo created a lasting connection. The duo ended up getting matching ink, later trading custom drawings like a sun and a bug to wear permanently.
Concrete details
- Pantin got her first tattoo at age 17 and currently wears drawings made by her children.
- Her father received his first tattoo two years ago before the pair exchanged custom artwork.
Why it matters for this reader: If you appreciate heartwarming story details about family dynamics, this personal reflection highlights how shared humor and unexpected hobbies deepen parent-child relationships.
Original sourcesEarl Earl by Laurel Pantin
05 / main
Deep relationship archives explore marriage shifts and life changes
The takeaway: Big Salad opens up its lifestyle archive, highlighting stories on navigating divorce, improving intimacy, and switching mid-life careers. The monthly recap also spotlights daily routines, from SURI sonic toothbrushes to an upcoming PBS poet documentary.
Concrete details
- Big Salad is offering annual subscriptions for four dollars per month during its 20 percent discount promotion.
- The SURI sonic toothbrush features a battery life lasting one full month on a single charge.
Why it matters for this reader: For a reader drawn to relationship stories and clever shopping recs, this collection pairs deep personal essays with tested lifestyle upgrades.
Original sourcesBig Salad
Action items
- Pre-order Herbert Levine fall boots from Earl IRL by emailing the shop directly before summer inventory shifts.
- Grab a 20 percent discount on Big Salad's annual subscription to access deep archive essays on relationships and intimacy.
- Try pairing bold summer colors with washed black graphic tees or terry shorts to balance vibrant daily outfits.
See every issue behind this brief
Big Salad's July Edit of Relationship and Lifestyle Archives
- The July EditBig Salad · Included
Big Salad Reader Q&A on Relationships, Botox, and Life Updates
- Freddie Texted Me the Funniest ThingBig Salad · Included
Vacation Outfits and Fall Boot Pre-Orders from Earl Earl
- Vacation Outfits via Earl IRLEarl Earl by Laurel Pantin · Included
Leandra Medine Cohen on Wearing Summer Colors
- How to wear colorThe Cereal Aisle by Leandra Medine Cohen · Included
Earl Earl Summer Friday
- Saturday Snack: Surfy Things for End of SummerEarl Earl by Laurel Pantin · Read, not included
Laurel Pantin on Getting Matching Tattoos with Her Dad
- Kids Entertainment I Also Kind of LoveEarl Earl by Laurel Pantin · Included
About Big Salad
Should you add Big Salad to Scottie?
Follow style and personal life through a warm, personality-led edit.[1][2][3]
Who it’s for
A reader who comes for personal style but stays for relationships, humor, shopping, and the conversational details of a life.[1][2]
What you’ll find in it
The issues linked below include “Want to Meet My Boyfriend?”, “The July Edit”, and “Freddie Texted Me the Funniest Thing”. Open them to judge the publication in its own words.
- Byline
- Joanna Goddard[1]
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- Want to Meet My Boyfriend?Public issue[2]
- The July EditPublic issue[3]
- Freddie Texted Me the Funniest ThingFri, 24 Jul 2026[4]