Murder, Murder on the Wall

What are we thinking? This week, Kelly and Stacey join the legions of other podcasts that have taken on the Karen Read Murder Trial - but with our own twist. We attempt to unpack how this little case from outside of BAH-ston became a nail-biting, courthouse flash-mobbing national obsession. We also examine Karen Read’s courtroom style, and wonder who paid for all that designer drip. Finally, in the dog days of summer, we have some recos for hot-weather make-up that stays on your face when you need to keep your cool. Like if you are on trial for murder - or just dealing with your kids. 
Please note: This episode’s focus is about the ongoing and extensive coverage around the Karen Read murder trial that has riveted the entire nation for months - and our opinions on how this public fascination spread like wildfire - throughout the mainstream media, social media and even activist media. It is not about the legal intricacies of the case - nor is it really about the tragic event.  The death of Officer John O’Keefe is heartbreaking - no matter how it may have unfolded. He - and his children - deserve justice. Period.
Our Sources:
Boston News: The Karen Read Murder Trial: Canton Confidential Podcast
MassLive Timeline By Tréa Lavery  
CBS Boston Why are People so Obsessed By Kristina Rex
CBS News Boston How is Turtleboy Involved WBZ News Staff
CBS News: Who is Karen Read and Why are Some People Calling to ‘Free’ Her? By Matt Schooley
The Cut: What We Know About the Karen Read Murder Trial by Claire Lampen
Vox.com: The Baffling Case of Karen Read by Aja Romano
Also mentioned: 
An incredible interactive guide to the key players in the case by Matt Fortin, Debbie King and Alex Ford for NBCBostom.com 
Emily D. Baker on YouTube
Dressing for the Dock: The Psychology of Courtroom Style/theguardian.com staff report
Polished, Assertive and On the Attack: What to Know about Karen Read’s Trial Style by Abby Patkin for Boston.com 
Shannon Shaming on X.com She does a fab job of breaking down all of Karen Read’s looks 
Lipstick Lesbians
Housewives of True Crime (two great episodes with opposing viewpoints on Karen Read!)
 
Fashion and BEAUTY! at 57:12
Town & Country: Everything Gwyneth Wore to her Ski Trial by Sophie Dweck
Anna Delvey Court Looks Instagram 
The New York Times: The Verdict on Elizabeth Holmes Trial Makeover by Vanessa Friedman
That Veronica Beard Miller Jacket! 
More Veronica Beard  
iT CC Cream 
Supergoop! 100% Mineral (Re)setting Powder Face Sunscreen SPF 35
Koh Gen Do Maifanshi Moisture Foundation 
Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun: Rice & Probiotics SPF 50 
Saie Sun Melt The Viral Cream Balm Bronzer 
Supergoop! (Re) Setting Refreshing Mist Sunscreen SPF 40
Kopari Beauty Rose Gold Sun Shield Body Glow Sunscreen SPF 45
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It’s summer - and that means weddings. But not for Jennifer Wilbanks, who will forever be cemented in our hearts as the real-life runaway bride. Kelly and Stacey cover this 2005 doozy of a kidnapping hoax, before moving on to November 2016, when California mommy Sherri Papini pulled an infamous disappearing act of her own. We wonder about mascara, and what is the best kind for crying at weddings - or running away from our lives. 
Our Sources:
Wikipedia  Runaway Bride Case
NBCNews.com: Jennifer Wilbanks: I was Running Away from Myself msnbc.com staff report 
Today.com: Where is Sherri Papini Now? By Randee Dawn
Wikipedia: The Sherri Papini Kidnapping Hoax
Also mentioned: 
Runaway Bride movie starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere
Kelly goes on a date with Stabler McDonalds and a Movie
Beauty at 26:54
Fan Brush 
Great Lash
Hourglass Instant Extensions
Westman Atelier Eye Love You (gold tube)
Westman Atelier Eye Want You (red tube)
Grande Lash
Maybelline Sky High
E.L.F
Gee Thanks, Just Bought It
Gee Thanks, Just Swapped It
Lashify
YSL Lash Clash
Lancome Lash Primer
Latisse 
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They say you never really know what goes on behind closed doors. Michelle Mack's neighbors would agree. Kelly and Stacey unpack the ultimate beauty crime - a beauty product theft ring that spanned over nine years in 20 states, allegedly helmed by an unassuming suburban mom in California - and netted her millions of dollars in stolen products from Ulta, Sephora, Bloomingdales...and Lenscrafters? 
Sources: 
The Daily Mail by Marjorie Hernandez: Cali 'queenpin Michelle Mack created notorious underworld make-up crime ring
The Daily Mail by Marjorie Hernandez: California Queenpin Michelle Mack is Seen House-hunting 
International Business Times by R. Ghosh: Who is Michelle Mack? 
CNBC by Gabrielle Fonrouge, Scott Zamost and Courtney Regan: Inside the Crime Rings Plaguing Retailers including Ulta, TJ Maxx and Walgreens 
Realtor.com by Lisa Johnson Mandell: Michelle Mack of California Girls Crime Ring Desperately Tries to Unload San Diego Mansion
NY Post by Isabel Keane: Suburban Mom Ran Complex Crime Ring 
95 and Sunny Crystal Nail Files 
San Tan Mountain Events
At 38:38 we get into the beauty segment of the episode. Come along with us to ULTA where we each have $50 to spend. One of us understands the assignment. One of us definitely does not. Products mentioned:
Mario Badescu spray
La Roche Posay Anthelios
Whoa Glow ELF
O face Lipstick Elf
Tanologist
Gettin’ Buttah Blush NYX
Brow Glue Med Brow NYX
 
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Just in time for high summer, Stacey and Kelly discuss the sad, untimely death of the talented and beautiful swimsuit designer Sylvie Cachay. Some SYLA by Sylvie Cachay pieces can be found here. 
Our sources:
NY Times: Death at Soho House by Eric WilsonNYMag: The Curious Case of Joseph and Nicholas Brooks by James VeriniNBC 4 New York Boyfriend Convicted of Murder in Fashion Designer's SoHo Death by the Associated PressNY Post: many articles including this oneEater NY: Soho House 
At 50:35 we take a deep dive into our favorite swimwear brands, and beach body beauty finds. Mentioned in this episode: 
Left on Friday Malia MillsHunza G Eres ParisJCrew 
Beauty Products & Procedures: The Younger GamesAirSculptNuxe ParisFrenchPharmacy.comBiafineSomatoline Slimming Draining Leg Treatment Somatoline Cryo Anti Cellulite GelYSE Beauty Liquid Glow Body OilSally Hansen Airbrush LegsVita Liberata Body Blur