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.
August 31, 2026
I go through phases where I don’t post my everyday outfits, and there’s always a familiar guilt that comes with that, especially in my line of work. Like I’m failing at the content creator part of being a stylist when…
Read on Substack →August 14, 2026
My Bode-esque rugby tee is under $80. Bucket hat is a doppelganger of the sold out TWP Nantucket hat . I only packed two pairs of sunglasses and one of them is Al . What have you been up to this summer? I hope it’s been…
Read on Substack →July 19, 2026
Images: Mark Rothko | Untitled, Georgia O’Keefe | Music, Pink and Blue No.2 , La Maison Du Pastel , margarita_art , Dior Cruise ‘27, Balenciaga Fall ‘26 Couture, Getty Images | Sofia Coppola ‘95 VMAs, Tears by Regime…
Read on Substack →July 1, 2026
This letter is too long for email. Read on the Substack app for a seamless experience. Also, apologies in advance for all the short puns. I couldn’t help myself :) Hi friends, I hope you’re staying cool and safe…
Read on Substack →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…
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