Olivia Rodrigo Wore A Bikini With Converse Like A Pop-Punk Princess

Plus, 7 time Rory Gilmore wasn't a girls girl, summer's biggest skin care trend, & more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Apr. 24, 2024 [For Jurnee Smollett, Life Imitates Art]( Jurnee Smollett’s first date was a family affair. At 18, she’d gotten someone’s number “randomly, on the street” and agreed to go out with him. Her four brothers didn’t love the idea, and literally tagged along, unbeknownst to the guy. “We went to a Johnny Rockets or something,” Smollett, now 37, tells Bustle, laughing at the memory. “And they were just over in the corner. I kid you not. Man, they wouldn’t let me go on this date without them!” If it all sounds like the makings of a sitcom, well, in some ways it was. The six Smollett siblings — Jurnee lands in the middle — [starred together]( on ABC’s 1994 series On Our Own and were especially close as their stay-at-home mother, Janet, homeschooled them together. “We struggled growing up, but we had each other,” says the actor, who at 10 starred in the critically acclaimed [Eve’s Bayou]( opposite Samuel L. Jackson, a job that followed roles on Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper and Full House. “There was that dynamic of ‘We’re all we’ve got, so we’re going to take care of each other.’” [Read More]( The Latest BEAUTY [It's Official: This Is Summer's Biggest Skin Care Trend]( It goes without saying that the dryness of winter calls for deeply replenishing moisture — but come [summer]( harsh UV rays become public enemy number one (good SPF is truly a lifesaver). [Dr. Francesca Ferri]( the scientific director behind [Irene Forte Skincare]( tells Bustle that summer 2024, in particular, will center on a few key skin care elements. [Read More]( CELEB STYLE [Olivia Rodrigo Wore A Bikini With Converse Like A Pop-Punk Princess]( [Olivia Rodrigo]( went to the beach in an [itty-bitty printed bikini](. Playing into the [coquette craze]( she chose a blue gingham suit covered in dainty red rosettes with red sunglasses to match. Though you’d typically expect flip-flops for a beach excursion, Rodrigo stuck to her aesthetic and wore classic black Chuck Taylors. [Read More]( Summer Vibes 😎 SHOPPING [These 25 Cheeky Thong Bikinis Guarantee A Flawless Butt Tan]( Though [swim trends have notably been moving towards the revealing]( when it comes to head-turning, beach-bound looks, there are none more shocking, or more revealing, than the thong bikini. [The spicy style]( also comes with an added benefit: no panty tan lines. [Read More]( Just Add Sunscreen Gooseberry [The Chic One]( $45 Here’s your sign to include a white-bright thong in your 2024 swim rotation. [Shop Now]( SKIMS [The Trendy One]( $36 Go for this cherry red version to lean into [the reigning color of the year](. [Shop Now]( Wolf & Badger [The "Mob Wife" One]( $43 The dainty hardware on this leopard print bikini adds a little bit of bling to your suit. [Shop Now]( Must-Reads ENTERTAINMENT [7 Times Rory Gilmore Wasn’t A Girl’s Girl]( Rory often disregarded friends, loved ones, and [perceived romantic rivals]( throughout the show’s seven seasons [and revival.]( While she could be a great friend to [Lane]( and [Paris,]( she also had a habit of brushing off women who weren’t in her close circle or got in the way of her relationships. [Read More]( ASTROLOGY [How Each Zodiac Sign Can Find Balance After Mercury Retrograde]( While some zodiac signs [experience Mercury’s full effects]( others might notice that only their relationships, travel, or tech are the area most impacted. And that’s also why each zodiac sign has its own, unique post-retrograde ritual that’ll help them to recalibrate and reset once Mercury goes direct. [Read More]( BEAUTY [40 Summer Nail Designs That Are Bright & Beautiful]( For summer 2024 , [the nail polish trends are all about bright, vivid color]( that makes a serious statement. For the warm months ahead, shades like [sky blue]( hot pink, sun-lit neon yellow, and soothing purple are a total vibe. [As for buzzy nail art]( the girlies are obsessed with Y2K-esque animal prints, flirty fruit motifs, and groovy ’70s-inspired swirls. [Read More]( More Good Stuff [How Fashion Girls Are Doing Statement Dressing For Spring]( [Ariana Madix On Astrology, Screen Time, & Filming ‘Vanderpump Rules’]( [Taylor Swift's Skinny Brows Are More Than Just A Retro Motif]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2024 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.