— Taylor Trudon / Writer, Culture & Lifestyle / Brooklyn, NY
🧣 The key to looking like an effortlessly chic Olsen twin? No, not smoking cigarettes and carrying an exceptionally distressed Birkin bag. But instead, mastering the “Olsen tuck.”
What do you do after working as a C-suite exec at Netflix, Endeavor, and Uber — and launching your own wig and hair brand? Obviously, you join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...at least, if you’re Bozoma “Boz” Saint John. First, to address the natural question here: Why would a wildly successful woman decide to join a wildly chaotic reality show? “I’ve turned a corner in my life where I am doing things that are for ‘brand Boz,’” Saint John told Glamour. “I want to be the representation for women like me, the self-made ones, the corporate baddies who don’t mind wearing the red lip … [or] sequins on a Tuesday.” Translation: Expect lots of bold fashion choices from the show’s newest diamond-holder, along with impressive range (she’s a fan of 700-page historical fiction tomes and Selling Sunset), a strict 9:30 pm bedtime, and sage advice (her memoir details some deeply personal struggles, including losing her husband to cancer). That level-headed wisdom might be just what the RHOBH crew needs — since Saint John joins the group at a rather interesting time, to put it charitably (non-Bravoholics, find a full recap of the drama here). So buckle up, Boz, because you’re in for one turbulent ride.
We firmly believe the days after Thanksgiving are for (a) wearing extremely stretchy pants and (b) disassociating on the couch with deeply comforting movies. And while you could dive into the holiday classics, we’d like to recommend Sweethearts. The coming-of-age Max rom-com — described as “an homage to both When Harry Met Sally and Superbad” — stars Sally Draper (whoops, Kiernan Shipka) and up-and-coming actor Nico Hiraga as childhood best friends Jamie and Ben. Feeling unfulfilled by their respective long-distance relationships, the two college freshmen resolve to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break — specifically, the night before the holiday, which makes them grow even closer. Predictable? Yes. Perfect for recovering from a days-long food-induced coma? Also, yes.
Another year, another endless search for a puffer that doesn’t make you look and feel like the Michelin Man. If that sounds familiar, you’re in luck: We asked our shopping team for a solution to this highly specific yet somehow universal conundrum, and they unanimously agreed on Aritzia’s The Super Puff™. The sleek, stylish jacket is warm enough to withstand temps as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the brand, and the exterior is made from a proprietary fabric that’s both water- and wind-resistant. Plus, we appreciate the removable hood and high collar (for extra warmth and protection) and the fact it comes in a whopping 32 colors — all of which you can get on sale today.
Trending products and brands our shopping team has been loving recently.
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Good news for Rhode fans: The limited-edition Cinnamon Roll Peptide Lip Tint just dropped, complete with a spicy-sweet scent and a shimmery finish. Pairs well with a festive, glittery eye.
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Unleash your competitive side with today’s games and puzzles. Choose from an anagram word search, digital jigsaw puzzle, or crossword (with a twist). Better yet: Try them all.
Skimm’d by: Taylor Trudon, Alex Carr, Melissa Goldberg, and Margaret Wheeler Johnson
Photos by Steve Eichner/Contributor via Getty Images, Gilbert Carrasquillo/Contributor via Getty Images, Warner Bros. TV/Contributor via Getty Images, YouTube/@guinnessworldrecords, Cara Howe/Max, Aritzia, Brand Partners