💌 bed nest, lip combos, normal people

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JAN 24

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: a bed nest, Bumble founder returns, who needs an eye cream?
• this week’s watch: Normal People
• extra stories
• recent articles: lip combos you need to try
• weekly favorites: glowy skin
• quote on: productivity
• weekend plans: paint night

WELLNESS: THE BED NEST MIGHT BE THE TRICK TO A BETTER SLEEP
The bed nest trend has gone viral on TikTok with over 60 million posts! It’s essentially an entire sleeping arrangement where pillows and blankets are strategically placed to create a cushioned, “nest-like” environment around you. According to Dr. Shelby Harris, (sleep health expert at Sleepopolis) bed nests can provide a sense of security and comfort, which makes them ideal for winter months. Creating a bed nest is simple - it involves folding blankets to create a base, adding pillows around the edges to form walls, and personalizing with additional comfort items. Warning: if you run warm, especially while asleep, the setup might be a bit too cozy for overnight sleeping!

BUSINESS: BUMBLE FOUNDER RETURNS AS CEO
Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd is returning as CEO in March. She's replacing Lidiane Jones, the former Slack CEO who resigned for personal reasons after a brief tenure. Despite introducing new features like allowing men to message first and reporting growth in paying users to 4.3 million, Bumble has seen declining revenue per user and its stock price has dropped significantly since a controversial redesign and layoffs in 2024. The broader dating app industry is struggling too, with Match Group reporting user declines and surveys indicating growing user skepticism - a study found over half of users encountered potential scammers.

BEAUTY: WHO REALLY NEEDS EYE CREAM ANYWAYS?
A lot of times, we see eye creams within the skincare videos online, some people encouraging them and others saying it’s futile to waste money on them. But which is really the way to go? According to professionals, it’s important to understand a few points. The first being that while eye creams can help with minor issues like dryness, fine lines, and dark circles, they shouldn't be expected to perform miracles. It’s also to be noted that regular face moisturizers can be used around the eyes, but only if they're gentle, fragrance-free, and not too thick, since the eye area is particularly sensitive — wouldn’t want milia! Professionals stick to the point that eye creams are expensive to formulate compared to other face products (110% more) and while consistency in use is key, younger folk (especially in their 20’s and younger) might be better off spending this budget elsewhere. Khloe Kardashian swears by vaseline around the eyes for a reason!

"Normal People" follows the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell, two Irish students, from their final year of high school through their years at Trinity College Dublin. In high school, Connell is popular while Marianne is an outcast, and they begin a secret relationship. As they move to university, their social dynamics shift dramatically. The series explores class differences, mental health, and an intense connection between two people who can't seem to stay apart despite life repeatedly pulling them in different directions. The series is based on Sally Rooney's novel, Normal People.

🧡 winter means your skin needs more glow…AKA vitamin C

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When it comes to the perfect lip look, it's not very likely that one product will get the job done. We’re often channeling our inner Van Gogh, mixing shades and products to get that perfect lip, no matter what look we’re trying to achieve. Here are some of our favorite combos for lip looks, including options for different skin tones.

GLOWY SKIN

ON PRODUCTIVITY: “Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” – Paul J. Meyer

Keeping busy is one thing but being truly productive is another. It usually involves some goal setting and planning to ensure you’re set up for success. Time blocking is another tool that can help stay on top of tasks, especially when working on multiple projects.