Hello, good people of Substack! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Merritt Beck and I have been a fashion blogger since January 2011. My OG blog name was Manolos & Martinis… oh, how times have changed! Since day one I’ve had a free email newsletter, which first began on Constant Contact (yikes - I feel ancient), then I graduated to Mailchimp, which I’ve used for nearly a decade. At the end of 2024 I decided to move my newsletter over to Substack, and I’ve had so much fun with this new platform! I love being able to share long-form newsletters and posts like I’ve always done, along with the flexibility to share via audio and video content as well. It’s a one-stop shop!
If you’re new to following me, here’s a little bio: I’m a 38 year old single woman living in New York City! I was born and raised in Texas, but after nearly twenty years in Dallas I decided to make a change and move to Manhattan. I’m truly having the time of my life, and I wish I’d made the move sooner! My approach to style is finding elevated, timeless styles for the modern woman - I’m not a trend-chaser, and prefer high-quality pieces that will stand the test of time.
When it comes to my content, my niche is in the contemporary and designer space - while I occasionally share budget-friendly finds, I definitely prefer quality over quantity. I repeat outfits often, and frequently share items I can’t link to because they’re old and no longer available. TLDR, if you’re looking for weekly Amazon, Target or H&M hauls, I’m not your girl. If you love a curated, capsule-friendly wardrobe of classic, versatile and wearable investment pieces, you’ve come to the right place!!
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MY FREE SUBSTACK
Every week you can expect three free emails from me - you’ll get them on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Each one includes my blog post from that day, along with a newsletter exclusive featuring content I don’t post anywhere else. I will occasionally share extras and other exclusives, but I’ve maintained consistency with that schedule for years and am looking forward to continuing that here!
Why upgrade to paid?
As a nod to my former podcast, each Thursday I’ll send out a weekly catch-up podcast chatting with you about what I’ve been up to over the last week! From where I’ve eaten and what’s going on behind the scenes, to what I’ve been watching, reading and listening to, it’s a like a quick happy hour chat with one of your besties. Along with the audio file, you’ll receive photos, descriptions and links to the things mentioned in that week’s episode!
In addition to the weekly podcast, paid subscribers will also receive two personal newsletters each month. These newsletters will focus on a wide range of topics, but will be a peek behind the curtain and content you won’t see anywhere else! From what I ask for at my injectables appointment, musings on aging or an inside look at my life in New York, to more serious topics like dealing with grief, comparison and more. It’s the kind of stuff I won’t/don’t want to share on my public Instagram!
Finally, paid subscribers will also have access to my Beck & Call newsletter on the first Sunday of each month. If you’re new to following me, the Beck & Call newsletter is where I answer reader-submitted questions and help you tackle your most important style questions! Consider it a virtual one-on-one styling session with yours truly. I’ll curate collages and make personalized recommendations for the real life events you need help dressing and shopping for! You can submit your question for a future Beck & Call newsletter by emailing me or sending me a direct message on Substack or Instagram. Please be as detailed as possible with your question, and be sure to include the date you need an answer by, your budget, and any other pertinent information that will best help me answer your question!
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