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[theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND Skimm'd while [shopping the best sales of the week]( âThe color of electrical sparksâ â Researchersâ [description]( of a newly discovered blue tarantula species. Adding more creepy to the crawly. Eyes On A Major Fashion Makeover The Story The Victoriaâs Secret Fashion Show is prepping for [Prime time](. The Angels are back? Sort of. After a four-year hiatus, the fashion spectacle (now called âThe Victoriaâs Secret World Tourâ) will strut onto Prime Video â with a new look. Meaning, Swarovski-crystal covered wings and blinged-out bras may not make their usual appearance. Instead, the [part documentary, part fashion event]( will spotlight â[a new generation](â of global creatives and their designs, which will be worn by a diverse cast of models. Itâs part of the brandâs larger makeover, emphasizing female empowerment. That also included recruiting [a notable group of women](, such as Megan Rapinoe and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, to help advise the company. And expanding into [mastectomy bras]( and [adaptive fashion](. But not everyone is sold. Walk me through it. In case you missed last yearâs [Hulu docuseries](, a quick refresh: In 2019, when VS brought the curtain down on its old show, it did so amid a wave of [not-so-secret controversies]( â including alleged [bullying and harassment](, [cultural appropriation](, and [a lack of diversity and inclusion](. All of which may have contributed to its [ratings drop]( and [sluggish sales](. Not to mention, the whole [Jeffrey Epstein connection](. Now, as the show stages its comeback, it also faces steeper competition from brands like Savage X Fenty, SKIMS, and Aerie, which emphasized inclusivity and comfort from the get-go. Still, Victoriaâs Secret is [the largest lingerie retailer]( in the US. And hopes are, with a revamped show, itâll strike a new pose. theSkimm For the past few years, Victoriaâs Secret has been talking the talk. On Tuesday, weâll see if it can walk the walk. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Victoriaâs Secret Fashion Show is staging its comeback #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening ð In adulting⦠Got a few hours before your next thing? Instead of daydreaming about [your Roman Empire]( â or worse, getting stuck in â[waiting mode](â â consider [rucking](. After all, [two-a-days]( arenât just for athletes, apparently. --------------------------------------------------------------- ð¿ In snacks... Pringles is taking a chip at #CaviarTok with [a fresh collab](. Thatâs as McDonaldâs is once again [spicing things up](. And as [Starbucks Refreshers]( may need a, well, refresh. Fingers crossed [the dome lids]( are next. --------------------------------------------------------------- âï¸ In travel⦠If youâre already planning your next vacay, check out the [worldâs best hotels](. Who knows, maybe your workplace will [foot the bill](. Speaking of, if youâre running low on PTO, schedule a [workcation](. Just make sure to BYO [Diet Coke]( and other must-haves. Forward this to a friend. [Click here](mailto:?&subject=Check out this Daily Skimm Weekend newsletter&body=Check it out . Bookmark'd Here's a look at the reads weâve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends⦠[Inside the Very Strange, Very Expensive Race to âDe-Ageâ](...a deep dive into the Rejuvenation Olympics, complete with fruit-only diets, blood transfusions, and so much more. --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Rise of Literary Friendships](...how todayâs authors are rewriting an age-old rivalry. --------------------------------------------------------------- [What Itâs Like To Be a 13-Year-Old Girl Today](â¦spoiler: Itâs still highkey awful. --------------------------------------------------------------- [The Spanker of Shelter Island](â¦employees at one New York bakery have reached a boiling point. Skimm Picks Here are todayâs recs to help you live a smarter life⦠1. Viral, all-season sneakers you wonât have to break in. 40K five-star reviews donât lie. [This sustainably-minded brand](âs comfy canvas, leather, and suede sneaks just cleared a 104K-person waitlist after racking up tons of celeb (and HQâr) fans. Even better? Skimmârs get an exclusive 20% off.* [Shop now](
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--------------------------------------------------------------- 3. 15 pairs of jeans that belong in every wardrobe. Here it is: The only [denim shopping guide]( you'll ever need. Whether you're team skinnies forever or the baggier the better, we've got a pair you'll love. [Check it out]( Psstâ¦love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Sunday Scaries, Who? Hereâs one tip for a better start to your week. Whether you like it or not, fall is officially here. And with that comes plenty of [PSLs](, âGilmore Girlsâ reruns, and pumpkins you'll probably never carve. But those arenât the only ways to, ahem, fall headfirst into the season⦠- Cozy up to new home decor. Bring the season indoors with [pumpkin-shaped pillows](, [leafy table runners](, and [plaid blankets](. You could even DIY your own [pumpkin-spice candle](. Then, zhuzh up your [outdoors]( with string lights, a fire pit, and, of course, lots of gourds. - Start a new chapter. Itâs spooky season, so thereâs no better time to dive into a [thrilling page-turner]( or a [Halloween classic]( (hi, â[Practical Magic](â). You could also pick up one of fallâs [most anticipated books](, like Lauren Groffâs â[The Vaster Wilds](â or Jessica Knollâs â[Bright Young Women](.â Oh and if you loved â[Tom Lake](,â here are [some recs]( from Ann Patchett herself. - Update your wardrobe. Not ready for your seasonal closet swap? Same. So for now, stock up on some [transitional pieces](, like [loafers](, [cardigans](, and [trench coats]( â all of which are perfect for [capsule wardrobes](. - Get a taste of fall. Embrace sugar, pumpkin spice, and everything nice with a few [delightful desserts](. Dig into [soup season]( with recipes for [French onion](, [ramen](, and more. And toast the new season with something [a little stronger]( than a PSL. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... Watch [Megan Rapinoe]( kick some grass during her [final USWNT match](. Drink up a latte savings on [National Coffee Day](. Cool beans. See if the US drives home another W when the [44th Ryder Cup]( gets into full swing. PS: Want more events like this on your cal? theSkimm App gives you a heads-up on when everything from holidays to sports games to awards shows are going down. Download it [here](. News Quiz Stumped by our news quiz yesterday? Here's the answer. D. [Bob Ross]( Skimm'd by: Macy Alcido, Rasheeda Campbell, Maria del Carmen Corpus, Melissa Goldberg, and Clem Robineau --------------------------------------------------------------- Photos by Photos by [WWD]( / Contributor and [FluxFactory]( via Getty Images Design by theSkimm --------------------------------------------------------------- *PS: This is a sponsored post. Want to wake up with us every morning? [Subscribe to the Daily Skimm](. ---------------------------------------------------------------
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