"Being like other girls" & trend cycles | EP 5

Dara Levitan was ahead of the poncho trend in middle school and nobody listened. Written apologies accepted. In episode 5, Dara and Carly Rivlin talk about trend cycles (social media kills the moment & why nostalgia reigns), why being like other girls is the whole point, and hunks in beauty campaigns (Rob from Love Island, we see you). Plus a follower hotline question on spending money smartly: bags first, quality denim always, and why a secondhand leather jacket beats fast fashion every time. Follow and Subscribe to Five More Minutes Podcast for weekly episodes, every Thursday: beauty, friendship, life advice and everything women actually talk about. Hosts: Dara Levitan (⁠@Daralevitan⁠) and Carly Rivlin (⁠@Carlyrivlin⁠) Instagram: ⁠@fivemoreminutespod ⁠ // TikTok: ⁠@fivemoreminutespod⁠ ⁠Subscribe⁠ to Dara + Carly's love-it list for exclusive access to their product recs and podcast updates. Timestamps (00:00) Opening (01:42) What's setting you up? What's setting you off? (08:26) Love it, hate it, feel fine about it (08:37) Trend cycles (13:34) Poncho trend is having a redemption arc (17:23) Being like other girls (we love it) (23:05) Slathering excess product (30:19) Hunks in beauty campaigns (32:08) Limited edition drops/scarcity mindset business (39:24) Follower hotline (48:00) What do you need five more minutes for this week?