TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

WHAT TO EXPECT

• stories: easing muscle soreness, beauty brand Ami Colé closing, millennials are changing what 40 looks like
• listen to this: Monday Swimwear podcast
• in collaboration with: LESET
• job seekers: Digital Ad Ops Manager, SEM Marketing Coordinator, Visual Project Manager
• extra stories
• recent article: 5 best laundry detergents
• quote: on restlessness
• bon voyage: Charleston, South Carolina

WELLNESS: EASING MUSCLE SORENESS
Muscle soreness, especially delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), affects everyone from beginners to elite athletes like WNBA players, due to intense physical demands or muscle-building efforts. To manage this, pros prioritize active recovery—gentle movement like Pilates and pool work—which boosts blood flow, aids muscle repair, and helps mentally reset. Add on proper rest, sleep, hydration, and nutrition, and you’ve got the recipe to reducing soreness and optimizing recovery.

BUSINESS: BEAUTY BRAND AMI COLÉ IS CLOSING
Ami Colé made waves during the pandemic by creating beauty products for melanin-rich skin with input directly from the community. It launched with major buzz, landed in Sephora, and even got investment from L’Oréal—but now, the founder is shutting it down this fall due to rising costs and fading industry support.

LIFESTYLE: MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING WHAT 40 LOOKS LIKE
As millennials approach 40, they’re definitely redefining what aging looks and feels like -embracing youthfulness, self-expression, and optimism rather than the midlife crisis trenches. With delayed life milestones, openness to cosmetic treatments, and a cultural legacy rooted in individuality and internet fluency, this generation is easily blurring the lines between age and identity. Turning 40 for millennials isn’t an end point—it’s a reinvention, marked by confidence, hope, and really great skin (look at Anne Hathaway!).

Valeria catches up with Natasha Oakley and Devin Brugman—best friends and the duo behind Monday Swimwear—for a candid, feel-good conversation about building a brand, growing through friendship, and leading with heart. They share how a foundation of trust and loyalty has fueled their decade-long journey, from launching a global fashion label without formal training to managing teams and staying grounded. You’ll hear honest reflections on career, dating in your 30s, freezing eggs, and the power of keeping good people close.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

Neither fully loungewear nor traditional ready to wear— a vision that felt too different for traditional department stores to understand, that was LESET. But now it’s an industry standard. Their commitment to comfort and polish isn’t just a trend, it’s a shift in how women want to get dressed. They will becoming your go-to brand for effortlessly cool basics.

Digital Ad Ops Manager, iHEARTMEDIA (hybrid): salary range is $26.93 - $33.66

SEM Marketing Coordinator, DUTCH PET (remote): salary range is $130,000 - $150,000

Visual Project Manager, UGG (remote): salary range is $85,000 - $95,000

🎀 Shay Mitchell swears by this $11 hairspray to revive her hair

💬 Shein is dealing with a lawsuit over marketing texts

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📋 the U.K closed a tax loophole

🏠 a crumbling garage turned cozy cottage could = fairytale details

No, laundry detergent is not glamorous. It doesn't come in fun, cute packaging, isn't usually advertised by our favorite celebs, and it's something we often take for granted. But what touches our skin more than the clothes we wear? Harmful chemicals and artificial ingredients that you can't pronounce are often hidden within the laundry detergent that you use every single time you wash your clothes. Our edits tried and swear by these five laundry detergents that have clean ingredients and are perfect for sensitive skin. Because after all, what's more important than feeling confident and happy in the skin we're in?

ON RESTLESSNESS: Restlessness is discontent — and discontent is the first necessity of progress. — Thomas Edison

Restlessness isn’t necessarily a flaw, but a driving force, since feeling unsettled or dissatisfied is what sparks innovation + growth. When you're restless, you're aware something isn't right or complete — and that awareness pushes you to improve, create, or move forward.

Charleston, South Carolina

EAT: Start your Charleston food tour at 167 Raw Oyster Bar, a buzzy little spot known for fresh East Coast oysters, lobster rolls, and crudo. It’s tiny, but worth the wait — the energy is fun and the food delivers every time. For upscale Lowcountry cuisine, head to Husk, housed in a beautiful historic home and praised for reinventing Southern classics using local ingredients. Looking for brunch? Try Millers All Day, which, true to its name, serves breakfast favorites like biscuits, grits, and cinnamon rolls all day long. If you’re after a chic dinner vibe, make a reservation at The Ordinary. It’s set in a former bank, serves elevated seafood, and has a raw bar that’s pretty hard to beat.

STAY: For a luxurious stay with modern Southern charm, check into Hotel Bennett — it’s located right on King Street, has a rooftop pool, and its champagne bar is perfect for a nightcap. If you’re feeling splurge-y and want history with a side of romance, book a room at The Spectator Hotel. It’s got 1920s glamour, personal butler service (yes, really), and complimentary breakfast delivered to your door.

DO: Wander down Rainbow Row, the iconic pastel-hued houses along East Bay Street, and take photos while learning a bit of history. Then, stroll through Waterfront Park, where you can relax by the pineapple fountain and watch boats. If you’re into architecture and interiors, tour the Nathaniel Russell House — the spiral staircase alone is worth it. For a more outdoorsy day, book a kayaking tour through the Charleston marshlands, where you might spot dolphins, herons, or even a manatee if you’re lucky. And of course, no Charleston trip is complete without a sunset sailboat cruise in Charleston Harbor.