The Journal
Letters from personal stylist Angela Galvez — on getting dressed, shopping with intention, and what's actually worth your closet space. Originally published in the Letters We Send Friends newsletter.
June 10, 2026
In case you missed it: a few weeks ago I shared a handful of brands I consistently recommend to clients for wardrobe staples — the unsponsored, under-the-radar labels that I think are worth your money. Y’all loved it,…
Read on Substack →May 31, 2026
My hot take is that the people with the best style shine in the summer. When it’s hot out, many of us stop trying. Not because we don’t care, but because when it’s ninety degrees out, the last thing you want is to think…
Read on Substack →May 16, 2026
Paris and Bordeaux recap to come! In the meantime, enjoy this photo taken by my incredibly talented friend Ofelia Ed Note: Part two is live — the trendy brands I’d skip and what to buy instead. I came across this note…
Read on Substack →April 8, 2026
Before we get into the guide, I want to talk about a few situations where your three words tend to fall apart in practice, because I see these come up constantly. The first one is when words only work in certain…
Read on Substack →March 25, 2026
When I ask clients to describe their style, most of them give me their three words. Something like classic, minimal, cool or casual, effortless, chic. You know the drill. I mean, I have my three words too. Mine are…
Read on Substack →March 15, 2026
Hey friends, I’m sharing three recent clients I styled for three different occassions: a two-month Europe trip, a work conference, a wedding in the French Alps. On paper they have nothing to do with each but there’s a…
Read on Substack →February 15, 2026
Hi friends, Styling has kept me busy since January. I’m working with multiple clients on wardrobe resets right now, so I thought I’d share the actual closet clean out guide I send them to prep for our styling sessions.…
Read on Substack →February 2, 2026
Taking caring of your clothes is one of the most sustainable things you can do for your wardrobe. I asked two designers — Jane Herman of The Only Jane and Erin Reitz of E.M. Reitz — to share their expert tips on washing…
Read on Substack →January 2, 2026
Happy New Year, friends! I started writing this on the plane back from Paris with the grand idea of finishing a post on my 11-hour flight. But since the wifi decided not to cooperate, I ended up taking a snooze and…
Read on Substack →December 19, 2025
Hi! Hope you’re staying warm and cozy wherever you are this holiday season. I’m off to Paris next week for Christmas break! I’ve been bundled up in SF all month. Not to be dramatic (I totally am being dramatic), but…
Read on Substack →December 13, 2025
Better late than never, right? Everything on this guide are things I either own and wear/use religiously, or something I’d be delighted to receive as a gift, mostly from women-owned small businesses I personally adore.…
Read on Substack →November 15, 2025
‘Tis the season, y’all. The gift guides are circulating, Mariah is defrosting right on schedule, and your calendar just went from zero to unhinged. Cue the “what do I even wear to this?” panic. The good news? For most…
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