💌 June 28: July predictions, summer lip products, Rhode's NYC pop up

TODAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 28

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: reversing a credit card charge, July is about strengthening romantic ties, Hailey Bieber’s $2300 dress

• this week’s watch: A Small Light

• extra stories

• recent articles: glycolic vs salicylic acid — what’s the difference?

• weekly favorites: best of summer lip products

• quote: on resilience

• winner: tin****@gmail.com

WEALTH: REVERSING A CREDIT CARD CHARGE IS EASIER & MORE ABUSED
Credit card disputes have surged as more people are discovering how easy it is to reverse a charge. In 2022, ~105 million charges (worth $11 billion) were disputed in the U.S & while some are legitimate, others are considered "friendly fraud" AKA a misuse. The simplified dispute process, implemented during the pandemic, has also contributed to this trend, making it as easy as complaining about missing fries in a food delivery order. Your dasher could’ve completely forgotten the fries (or even taken them in some cases) but the CC company is left stuck with the dispute.

FASHION: HAILEY BIEBER DRAPED HER BUMP IN A $2300 DRESS
Ever since announcing her pregnancy, Hailey has been showcasing a new maternity style that blends elegance with her signature “clean girl sleekness. During a recent NYC dinner date, she wore a $2.3k white silk Phoebe Philo dress with an asymmetrical hemline + cream pumps and designer accessories, like Tiffany & Co. This look represents a shift from her usual streetwear style to a softer, more elegant aesthetic. The article suggests this marks a new era in Bieber's fashion choices, mixing chic comfort with "mama-in-the-making magic."

LIFESTYLE: JULY IS ALL ABOUT STRENGTHENING ROMANTIC TIES
July 2024 promises to be an astrologically significant month, particularly for Leos, as their season begins on July 22. Unlike the previous year, this July is free from Venus retrogrades, suggesting a smoother emotional journey. There will be two key lunar events: a new moon on July 5 and a full moon on July 21, each bringing energies and opportunities for various zodiac signs. Mercury and Mars movements also play crucial roles, influencing communication, career prospects, and personal growth for different signs. Overall, July is presented as a month of potential growth, self-discovery, and positive change across the zodiac spectrum.

A Small Light is a mini series that follows the courageous actions of Miep Gies, who helped Otto Frank (father of Anne Frank) and his family into hiding during WWII. As Otto Frank's secretary, Gies played a crucial role in concealing the Frank family, including Otto's daughter Anne, in Amsterdam for more than two years. . She was the secretary of Otto Frank and risked her life for her employer’s family. The first episode aired last year on Hulu. Rotten tomatoes has given the series a 100% which means it’s a definite watch!

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💄red lipstick before a phone for your daughter, what’s your take?

🗽Rhode’s NYC pop up is open through July 3rd

In the world of skincare, acids are often touted as automatic prescriptions for everything from acne, to skin texture, to oil, to wrinkles — but it can be hard to tell the difference between them, and which is the best to use for which target problem. Fear not, this guide is here to help as you confusedly navigate the aisles of your nearest Sephora.

BEST OF SUMMER LIP PRODUCTS

ON RESILIENCE: I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it. — Maya Angelou

Experiences, especially difficult ones, can have a profound impact on us - we are inevitably changed by what we go through. But it’s important to draw aa firm line at allowing these experiences to diminish your worth or potential.