Guys, I’m doing a podcast! It’s for ladies over 40 and it’s called Everything is Fine, and this is our logo, and don’t you kind of love it? My partner in this endeavor is one Tally Abecassis, a Montreal-based documentarian whose previous podcast, First Day Back, was called one of the best of the year by Vulture, and was written up in the New Yorker too. All of which is to say, she’s quite legit, and I was very pleased when she got in touch last spring to see if I’d like to partner with her. I predict you’re going to love Tally as much as I do: she’s so smart and quick and funny, and is a super-good interviewer. Our first episode airs on January 7 (I’ll provide pertinent links closer to the date). That episode is just Tally and me, but all subsequent episodes feature expert guests, speaking on topics ranging from menopause to fashion to failure to beauty products. I’m so excited for Everything is Fine, and think we’ve produced something that is way up your alley—so please do tune in.

OK guys, I’m taking off for the holiday, which I will be enjoying at my brother’s place in Brooklyn. And because it has been proven that the more we focus on gratitude the happier we are, I thought I might—as I always do—ask you to tell me what you’re feeling grateful for (and what you’re doing for the holiday) and share what I am too. This year I’m feeling especially grateful for females who have kicked ass: Greta Thunberg, Fiona Hill, the American women’s soccer team, and the mighty RBG, who just keeps rolling along. And while we’re on the topic of righteous ladies, I’m also feeling grateful for for my mom, who, at 82, gets more done in a day than people half her age, and inspires me constantly. And the boyfriend, Seth, who makes me feel loved and safe and amuses the hell out of me on the regular. And my brothers, who are always there for me, and my friends, who are too, and the dogs, who just never quit. And all of you, of course, and the lively, funny, smart and supportive community you’ve built here. OK, now it’s your turn. See you back here bright and early Monday.

“I am interested in numbers,” writes Cait. “How many new pieces do you buy in a year? About how many do you get rid of (or what percentage)? How old is the oldest thing in your closet? What percent of your clothes are for spring/summer/fall/winter/vacation? Do you keep clothing that is too big/small in case of size fluctuations? How do you balance the number of amazing new things with all the excellent things you already have?” And Tammy wanted to know, “What is your favorite single piece of clothing in your closet — old and new?”  I’ll start at the top:

• I don’t know how many new pieces I buy in a year, and I’m way too embarrassed to try and count. Likely fewer than you think, but still plenty.
• I probably get rid of 10% of my wardrobe annually.
• The oldest thing in my closet is a Levi’s denim jacket I’ve had since high school.
• I hang on to clothes I don’t currently fit in to, like jeans and a few dresses I especially like,  but got rid of most of the stuff I had when I was at Lucky and probably a little too skinny.
• I’d say my clothes are pretty evenly distributed as far as seasons go, though I do have a lot more summer dresses than I do dresses for when it’s cooler out.
• As far as balancing out what’s old and what’s new, I find that the fun is in mixing them together into combinations that feel entirely new.

As for Tammy’s question: my favorite old item is a pair of 15 year-old high-heeled Dries Van Noten lace-up sandals that I never wear but can’t bring myself to get rid of, and my favorite new item is this excellent Zero+Maria Cornejo hoodie (and yes I know  that’s a batshit crazy amount to spend on a hoodie, but it is positively slaying on the cost-per-wear).