It’s Friday and fall weather is finally upon which means one thing: hair up, sweats on + blankets on the couch. Who’s with us? Don’t shut that laptop just yet, though – read on to check out some of the coolest stories this week.
Green Friday, Baby (LAist)

The Friday after Thanksgiving is typically a day where we’re all still in our food comas and are preparing to go into a Black Friday battle. This year, use that extra day off and spend it amongst the beautiful California scenery. On November 25th, 116 of our 280 state parks will be offering free vehicle day use passes. This covers admission and parking passes… winning! Where to first?

Ashley Graham: A Force To Be Reckoned With (The Hollywood Reporter)

When someone tells you they are making a Barbie doll in your honor, what do you do? Make sure her thighs touch and she has cellulite. From Sports Illustrated covers to DNCE music videos, body activist, Ashley Graham, shows no signs of slowing down. As part of Mattel’s efforts to be more diverse and inclusive, they have created a curvy barbie in her honor. We’re loving that barbies are being created to represent everyone and people are fighting to banish this unrealistic ideal. #GIRLPOWER

Your Cheat Day Just Got So Much More Fun (The Chalkboard)

What do you get when you combine a few of LA’s top restaurants together? A masterpiece in the form of a doughnut. Alma, Sqirl, Baroo and Jon & Vinny’s have all come together for a  two week collaboration, ft. doughnuts. This delicious new project, “Doughnuts With Friends,” will be showcasing some of the most weird and wonderful doughnut flavors, from yuzu zest to candied pumpkin seeds. For two weeks only, find this perfection of a sweet treat at the Standard Hotel in West Hollywood.

Have a glorious weekend!
xx, team clover