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But first: gold-plated layering necklaces for $70 — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today July 7, 2024 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [daily_skimm_weekend] Header Image But first: [gold-plated layering necklaces for $70]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Update location]( or [View forecast]( EDITOR’S NOTE Happy Sunday. Another long weekend is coming to an end — and yet again, I’ve spent more time than I intended scrolling. In addition to catching up on [the “Tall Couple” rom-com]( that’s happening on TikTok, I discovered how much you can learn about a person via [who they follow on Instagram]( (spoiler: a lot). And I watched, then rewatched, this [tribute to discontinued ‘90s snacks]( — many of which I didn’t realize how much I missed (hello, Altoids Sours). A few of my other findings? [Basketball shorts](are apparently summer’s new trend — though, I simply refuse to take part in that. Same with the controversial yet [increasingly popular bubble skirt](. And I discovered this trick for potentially [making your hair routine double as an arm workout](. Because if you’re going to blow-dry your hair, you might as well get something else out of it… — Melissa Goldberg / Senior Editor / Washington, DC [Deeply important information] 😈 There are now [brat cakes](, [brat nails](, even [brat travel](. What will we possibly brat-ify next? Our money is on wedding dresses. 🏕️ Parents, hide your kid’s Drunk Elephant: Some summer camps are [banning beauty and skincare products](. TBD if the tweens can keep their tinted sunscreen. ❤️‍🔥 Nope, it’s not just you — every new book does have “two hot people glaring at each other” on the cover. Welcome to “[Enemies-to-Lovers Summer](.” 🤔 Among summer’s most perplexing trends: [Belly button piercings]( are making a comeback (millennials, hide your eyes). Same with [wearing boots](...even in 90-degree weather. Make it make sense. [I can’t look away.][Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders] Even if you have zero interest in football, it’s been nearly impossible to escape [the discourse]( sparked by [America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders](. As the name implies, the Netflix docuseries follows the 2023 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (aka the DCCs) from auditions to training camp to performing in front of more than 80,000 fans. And while the darker aspects of cheerleading have been out in the open for a while (see: [lawsuits alleging]( wage theft, sexual harassment, and discrimination), the seven-episode series captures just how much the women go through to wear those blue-and-white uniforms. In 2024, at a franchise where quarterback Dak Prescott will enter his fourth and final year of a [$160 million contract](, the cheerleaders get paid so little that many work full-time jobs before practice, where they dance until well after midnight. (One alum called the salary comparable to that of “[a Chick-fil-A worker who works full time](.”) Not to mention, the sacrifices to their physical health (years of doing [moves like jump splits]( can take a toll), [mental health]( (body image issues and eating disorders are still common), and safety (see: overzealous fans and stalkers). Oh, and DCC director Kelli McGonagill Finglass and her team [regularly critique]( their bodies, facial expressions, and makeup skills. All of which raises even larger questions: If the DCC (essentially, the Rockettes of cheerleading) are expected to endure this type of treatment with a smile, just how bad is it for other pro cheerleaders? And if the cheerleaders are so iconic, beloved, and essential to [the multi-billion dollar franchise]( — as the documentary shows the DCC leadership repeatedly reminding the women — why are they not compensated appropriately? [According to Charlotte Jones](, the Cowboys chief brand officer and daughter of owner Jerry Jones, the cheerleaders don’t work for the money, but “for something that’s actually bigger than that,” including “a passion for dance,” “sisterhood” and the chance to feel “valued” and “special.” Something tells us their bank accounts would beg to differ. [Need something to watch. ][Nicole Kidman and Zac Efron in "A Family Affair"] If you think there’s nothing more cringe than watching your parent date, imagine watching your parent date…your boss. That special kind of nightmare is exactly what unfolds in [A Family Affair](. The Netflix rom-com — [originally titled]( Motherf***** — stars Joey King as Zara, the overworked assistant to Chris Cole (Zac Efron), a self-absorbed, not-too-bright actor. Zara often has a front-row seat to Chris’s playboy behavior, so when she unexpectedly catches her mother (Nicole Kidman) in bed with Chris, things get complicated. And while, yes, it’s yet another [age-gap storyline](, the delightful film is earning praise for “[adding texture](” to the “cougar” stereotype. Same with [Kidman’s performance](, which, it should be noted, is a fun departure from her usual Haunted Rich Lady Holding a Glass of Wine While Wrapped in Cashmere. Love this for her. [Help, I’m so old…][TikTokers talking about losing aura points.] For millennials, your aura is something a dubious wellness practitioner reads like your palm or star chart. It’s like the color of your soul. Not so for Gen Z. When they say someone “has aura” or is “giving aura,” they’re referring to [their aura points]( — essentially, a playful way to measure someone’s coolness — which you can win or lose. Got a compliment from your crush? Add 150 aura points. Tripped on thin air? That’ll be a 500-point deduction. Now before you join in, it’s important to note: There are no winners. Points are, in fact, pointless. Because, according to the Wall Street Journal “aura alone is the goal.” An unwinnable game that tracks when we embarrass ourselves, made up by Gen Z? Sign us up. [Credit to this grandma. ][Michelle Rohl competes in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Track & Field Trials.] Thank you, [Michelle Rohl](, for giving fast walkers everywhere something to aspire to. [What are the cheap sunglasses we like?][Sojos Round Retro Vintage Shades] Do all your sunglasses end up getting crushed in the bottom of your tote or left behind on airplanes, tables, and who knows where else? Or do you know how to be an adult with nice things? If you’re the former, join the club — and allow us to introduce you to these [Sojos frames](, which have over 25,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. Not only do they rival designer shades in terms of style (the slight cat eye looks good on nearly everyone) and sturdiness, but they also come in 11 colors, from classic tortoiseshell to purple ombre. And since they’re just $13 a pop, you can splurge and get them in multiple colors. You know, just in case. [No notes][“you’ve made your bed, now lie in it.” ok thats actually my favorite thing to do]( [skimm picks] Trending products and brands our shopping team has been loving recently. What our shopping editors were [obsessed with last month](, from [bug repellent wipes]( that actually smell good to the [tinted lip balm]( we always have on hand. --------------------------------------------------------------- The limited-edition [Evening Set]( from Merit has everything you need for a night-out look, including the dewy highlighter and cream blush [we swear by](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Until tomorrow, use code VACATION to get 15% off everything at [Burt's Bees](, plus a free gift. We're stocking up on these [tropical lip balms](. --------------------------------------------------------------- PS: Want more product recs? 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