Weekend: The magic of the good old days

Skimm’d with an inspiring story about finding strength — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today November 5, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND Skimm’d with [an inspiring story about finding strength]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “Banana pudding” — [One of the iconic treats]( that Magnolia Bakery has transformed into a THC-infused edible. Talk about a sugar high. Read In On a Roll The Story A popular [photo-sharing app]( is zooming in on nostalgia. I’m all for it. Figured. Here’s the snapshot: [Lapse]( essentially turns your phone into a disposable camera — meaning, you can take pics in the app, then send them to the “darkroom” to be “developed.” When the grainy, analog-style photos are ready, a few hours later, they can be shared with friends or archived on the app, but not edited. That’s [to encourage]( “living in the moment and sharing memories pressure-free.” It seems to be clicking: Since its rerelease this summer, the app has developed quite the following — becoming one of the [top free apps]( in Apple’s App Store. TBD if and how long that lasts, since similar apps have come in and out of focus. (Remember [BeReal](?) Trying to spot the difference... A hint: [nostalgia](. ICYMI, just about every Y2K fixture — [culottes](, [high heel chairs](, [Polly Pocket](, Fergie’s “[Glamorous](” — is having a comeback. Not surprising since [research]( has shown nostalgia can increase our wellbeing, boost optimism, raise self-esteem, and deliver a dose of comfort. Particularly, during times of crisis, like, say, a global pandemic or a devastating international conflict. Not to mention, [nostalgia sells](, especially in the age of [social media](. That might explain why businesses are putting it in the foreground, capitalizing on some [familiar faces]( and [aesthetics](. theSkimm Lapse is capturing people’s love for nostalgia — and proving that when it comes to new twists on old trends, there’s plenty of reason to look back. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Lapse, a recent photo-sharing app, is trying to capture the nostalgia trend #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening 🧥 In fashion… Speaking of throwbacks, hope you saved your [statement belts]( — because they won’t go to waist, err, waste this fall. Same with [chainmail bras](. Plus, people are going to great lengths to feel [warm and fuzzy](, including sweaters made from the finest [dog hair]( (yup, it’s pawssible). --------------------------------------------------------------- ⏰ In adulting… If falling back feels more like falling down, [here are some ways]( to get back on track by tomorrow. That’s just in time to get caught up on the [unwritten rules of work email](. Suddenly feeling stressed? Maybe follow in the footsteps of [cleanfluencers]( with some “[procrastination cleaning](.” --------------------------------------------------------------- ✈️ In travel… Already planning your 2024 vacay days? Check out Lonely Planet’s list of the [top places to travel]( next year, including Chile, Mongolia, and...the Midwest. If that’s not thrilling enough for you, consider a [ScareBnB](. Or, turning a new page at [a book retreat](. 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 we’ve saved, texted, and emailed to our friends… [The Star of Half Baked Harvest Inspires Loyalty — And Controversy](...after a year-plus of negotiations, one reporter goes inside Tieghan Gerard’s hilltop compound and recipe empire. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Are Pet Cloners Happy With Their Choice?](...as the saying goes, ‘it’s what’s on the inside that counts.’ --------------------------------------------------------------- [One Man’s Search for the World’s Greatest Sandwich](…from cream cheese and cornflakes to banana and salmon, Barry Enderwick is eating his way through history — one sandwich at a time. --------------------------------------------------------------- [If Someone on TV Looks Perfect, They Probably Had ‘Digital Work’ Done](…turns out, TikTok’s Bold Glamour filter doesn’t compare to what Hollywood’s been using. Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. What to buy at the Sephora Savings Event. [Our comprehensive guide]( to everything worth getting at the sale. It just might be time to grab the [Dyson Airstrait](. [Start shopping]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Our favorite hydrating hair products. Speaking of hair products we swear by…[here]( are the shampoos, masks, leave-ins, and more that leave our hair soft and silky. [Check them out]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 3. A special discount at Mario Badescu. Use code SKIMM15 to get [15% off everything]( from the cult-classic skincare brand. We've been using the [pimple treatment]( and [hydrating mist]( for years. [Add to cart]( Psst…love our recs? Follow [@skimmshopping]( on Instagram for more products, gifts, and services that are actually worth the hype (and the price tag). Gifts of the Day An [electric wine opener](, these [agate coasters](, and the most delicious [truffles](. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... Election Day is here — and there’s plenty of gubernatorial, state legislative, mayoral, and local [races]( on the ballot. --------------------------------------------------------------- The [2023 CMA Awards](. Yeehaw. --------------------------------------------------------------- Veterans Day. More in your inbox later this week. --------------------------------------------------------------- Get your kicks during the [2023 National Women’s Soccer League Championship](. 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](. 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