Blake Lively's Curly Hair & Manolos Prove She's In Her Carrie Bradshaw Era

Plus, 22 of the best beach reads to pack for your next trip. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ May. 4, 2023 [The Nerve-Wracking Glory Of Sober Sex]( Sam, 27, started feeling nervous in the elevator. She’d brought men back to her New York apartment before, but this time was different: Sam was now [one month sober.]( And under the bright elevator lights, she couldn’t help but worry. How would the sex be? Was her mascara smudged? Did the man she had swiped “yes” on still find her attractive? Many people haven't had sober sex with a new partner since their teen years — if ever. And while [being sober has innumerable perks]( it comes with a caveat: Alcohol-free sex necessitates a deeper level of vulnerability than the drunken variety and, at times, can be uncomfortable. Bustle spoke with five women about their experiences in the world of having sex while sober. [Read More]( The Latest CELEB STYLE [Blake Lively's Curly Hair & Manolos Prove She's In Her Carrie Bradshaw Era]( And just like that...she’s gone from “XOXO” to “I couldn’t help but wonder.” [The actor]( and [mom of four]( recently stepped out in the streets of New York City to celebrate the reopening of Tiffany & Co.’s flagship store. (Which is a very Serena and Carrie thing to do.) Her larger-than-life, voluminous blonde curls scream BBE ([Big Bradshaw Energy](. [Read More]( CELEB STYLE [Jennifer Lopez Just Rocked Head-To-Toe Leopard Print & It’s Purr-fect]( If you followed the [star-studded Met Gala]( you’ve likely encountered [all the memes]( about attendees in cat-inspired ‘fits. ([There is a reason]( for that, I promise.) While Jennifer Lopez chose an elegant black-and-white number at the famed event, she, too, apparently got the feline memo. [Read More]( Summer Reading List [The 22 Best Beach Reads To Bring On Vacation This Summer]( There is much debate about what constitutes [a “beach read.”]( Need it match the vibe of the afternoon — relaxing, sunny, breezy? Wouldn’t any book you read at the beach qualify as a “[beach read]( As a mom of a toddler, Arianna Rebolini had one main requirement while curating this list: It must maintain her interest despite many (many) interruptions, letting her dip in and out seamlessly. From [laugh-out-loud memoirs]( to [charming romances]( these new books are sure to suck you in. [Shop Our Picks]( NICOLE CUFFY [Dances]( $13.99 [BUY NOW]( SAMANTHA IRBY [Quietly Hostile]( $12.99 [BUY NOW]( LAURA KAY [Wild Things]( $11.99 [BUY NOW]( ADRIENNE BRODEUR [Little Monsters]( $14.99 [BUY NOW]( ICYMI [Alicia Keys Re-Recorded A Hit For Bridgerton’s 'Queen Charlotte' Soundtrack]( [Jennifer Aniston Reveals If She'd Revisit Her 'Friends' Role]( [Emily Ratajkowski's Pink 3D Nails Are The Epitome Of Barbiecore]( Must-Reads INTERVIEW [At 28, Edie Falco Was Thankful She Didn’t Earn Her Sopranos Money Just Yet]( Edie Falco’s role in Bupkis sees her as [Pete Davidson’s mom]( as he navigates a fictitious version of his chaotic life in his late 20s after he launched to fame because of Saturday Night Live and his status as [Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor](. At that age, Falco’s life was also chaotic — but she spent less time in the limelight and more time under dimmed lighting of West Village hotspots. [Read More]( SHOPPING [Effortless Spring Style Staples Under $45 You Can Buy At Target]( After another long winter, spring is finally on the horizon. As always, we’re ready to say goodbye to our cold-weather wardrobes (at least until next year) and welcome in some lighter, brighter staples. We’re trading in our thermal layers for [cropped baby tees]( swapping our chunky, oversized sweaters for breathable [linen shorts]( and replacing our boots with easy slides in [muted pastel hues](. [Read More]( ASTROLOGY [How May's Full Moon Will Affect Each Zodiac Sign]( This full moon will be in Scorpio, and it’s [also an eclipse]( says Jill Loftis, a professional astrologer and founder of [Nuit Astrology](. It’ll stand across the sky from the sun, which, astrologically speaking, will connect both Mercury and Uranus. “A [full moon in Scorpio]( would already bring upheaval,” Loftis tells Bustle. Add in the eclipse and the presence of Uranus, however, and it could bring sudden changes in your life, like pivots, reversals, and endings. [Read More]( More Good Stuff ['The O.C.'s Sandy Cohen Is The Original Daddy]( [Chloe Sevigny's Best '90s & '00s Fashion Moments]( [This Just Might Be The 2023 Refresh Your Home Needs]( [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 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.