💌 April 25: Hailey Bieber's chocolate bob, bridal shower gifts, the weekender bag

TODAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 25

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: priced out of America, Hailey Bieber’s chocolate bob, sneaker resale market

• this week’s watch: Anyone But You

• quote on: authenticity

• extra stories

• recent article: bridal shower gifts that go beyond the registry

• weekly favorites: skin + body products

LIFESTYLE: PRICED OUT OF AMERICA
Many Americans are moving abroad, seeking a better quality of life and lower cost of living. While some aim for eventual retirement overseas, others pursue a digital nomad lifestyle through remote work. It’s estimated that millions of US citizens currently reside abroad, reflecting a growing desire to escape factors like high household costs, limited vacation time, and expensive healthcare. Interestingly, popular destinations include not just low-cost locations but also nations like the UK and Germany, where social services allow for greater purchasing power.

BEAUTY: HAILEY BIEBER’S GLOSSY CHOCOLATE BOB
Hailey aka the queen of fashion, beauty, and style is back at it again with her hair. Whenever she debuts a new hairstyle, it sparks a desire to emulate the change. Her recent sweet chocolate brown bob haircut, with its chic length and flippy ends, has people wanting to try the hair color and go shorter for the effortless look.

BUSINESS: THE SNEAKER RESALE MARKET IS BROKEN
The sneaker resale market boomed in the 2010s driven by limited edition releases creating hype, but it peaked in late 2022 as brands overly saturated the market. There were a lot of repetitive designs which lead to collector fatigue. Major brands like Nike, adidas, and New Balance ramped up production, flooding the market and undercutting the resale value of their sneakers. As the resale bubble slowly pops, stakeholders across the sneaker ecosystem are grappling with the market's decline.

Despite having an amazing first date, Bea and Ben's initial attraction quickly turns sour. When they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, the pair pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.
This came to Netflix a few days ago and if you’re looking for a raunchy, romcom, this is your call!

ON AUTHENTICITY: When you create from your soul, versus your ego, what you create looks and feels different — LALAH DELIA

When you pour your heart into your work, you create something that you appreciate. This also makes you value your efforts which tend to have a raw, honest quality that can deeply resonate.

👜 if you’re a carry-a-weekender-bag kind of traveler, these are for you

🥿 ballet flats are here to stay

⚪️ rugs can totally redesign your space & if you’re a minimalist, you’ll love this one

Bridal showers provide a prime occasion to showcase your gift-giving skills, but why settle for the usual registry selections? We've handpicked a collection of unique bridal shower gifts that promise to leave lasting impressions and create a cherished memory for the special couple of the season!

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