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Editor's Note

Ali here, Senior Commerce Director. This past weekend I attended our beloved Margo’s wedding. She’s been a Skimm Shopping team member for almost five years, and being invited to celebrate her day with her was one of the biggest honors of my career. She looked gorgeous, her florals were to die for, and her grandmother, this newsletter’s biggest fan, took the time to personally compliment us on our hard work. It was heartwarming to say the least.

To round out today’s Editor’s Note, I’m sharing a few items that we wore while we danced around her and proved that coworkers can be real-life friends, too:

Jenny Bird earrings that always hit.
A gorgeous periwinkle dress our Senior Editor wore the heck out of, and the shoes she paired it with.
The block heels I wore that were only $28.
The brown dress our Affiliate Director wore as a bridesmaid. And an alt since it’s low stock.

Alexandra Napoli

Senior Commerce Director

Shopping Spotlight

An Unexpected, but Practical Dress Trend

Have you ever heard of a twofer?

Anthropologie Thea Sleeveless Twofer Maxi Dress

$158

Tuckernuck Gold Plisse & Black Mixed Media Schuyler Maxi Dress

$228

Banana Republic Jersey + Taffeta Turtleneck Maxi Dress

$198

Zara Combined Buckle Midi Dress

$89.90

Click here to shop them all.

The Daily Steal

Resale brands for the Savvy Savers

Shopping secondhand via brick and mortar is time-consuming, and while it does make a fantastic weekend hobby, when we need to make a quick purchase, we turn to online resale. Many brands offer resale programs, with J.Crew Always being one of our favorites. Items that are recirculated are carefully inspected to ensure quality. You can find sweaters, dresses, coats, and more. Click here to shop more resale options.

Flats

$51.74 at J.Crew Always

Today's Must Haves

Here are three of the hottest products on the internet this week:

1. Skaura Body Shaving Kit: Smooth legs sans razor burn is closer than you think. Use code SKIMM20 for 20% off.

2. Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks: Four deliciously soft socks on sale.

3. Glocusent USB-Rechargeable Book Light: Snag now, read later.

Take Note

We were influenced by Belmont Cameli

Abby here, Affiliate Director. Like most people, I was instantly obsessed with Off Campus when it premiered earlier this year. So when TRESemmé got Belmont Cameli (swoon) to promote their new Bouncy Curl collection, I knew I had to try it. For reference, my hair type is a very processed 3A (keratin, bleach, dye, heat — you name it, I’ve done it). Below are my thoughts on the products I tried:

Bouncy Curls Defining Mousse: While I really loved the curl definition I was able to get with this mousse, it left my hair feeling dry the second day, even when layered with a leave-in cream.
Bouncy Curls Defining Cream: This was my favorite product. It left my hair feeling super soft and moisturized. Every time I used it, my curls were defined and then faded into a manageable wave on day two. I’ve found it works best when paired with a gel, which makes me think I’ll like the cream jelly the brand also released, which is specifically tailored for wavy to curly hair types (2B–3B).
Bouncy Curls Leave-In Refresher: This is like a dry shampoo for curls, but since an oily scalp is not typically my issue, it’s hard for me to give accurate feedback. I personally need a little oil on my scalp to fight second-day frizz.

Skimm Shopping went to a wedding.