Weekend: So many stories of where I’ve been

Skimm’d with gifts that’ll make them tear up — Check out what we Skimm’d for you today November 12, 2023 [Subscribe]( [Read in browser]( [theSkimm Logo] Daily Skimm WEEKEND [Header Image]( Skimm’d with [gifts that’ll make them tear up]( [Update location]( or [View forecast]( “Invited about 10 extra people without telling us” — [What one bride discovered]( her in-laws had done, when there weren’t enough seats at the reception. We object. Read In Turning The Page The Story Celebs are [telling all](. Spill. Trust us, they will. If it feels like every celeb is in their author era, well, they kind of are: On Tuesday, [Barbra Streisand]( and [Megan Fox]( released their own buzzy books. That’s after a stack of other [mega-famous reads]( have topped TBR piles this year — including ones by [Britney Spears](, [Kerry Washington](, [Jada Pinkett Smith](, [Julia Fox](, [John Stamos](, [Pamela Anderson](, and, not to be spared, [Prince Harry](. All of which have some wondering what’s behind the so-called “[Autobiographaissance](.” Of course, it’s [good business](. But there’s more to the story. OK, cliffhanger. Unlike traditional celeb memoirs (read: glossy portraits with a few carefully chosen revelations), today’s tell-alls are seemingly part of a new chapter, defined by “[no-holds-barred honesty](.” It’s not just because people can’t get enough celebrity gossip. Rather, social media has made it easier for fans to [feel deeply connected]( to their fave celebs — which, read between the lines, means it’s even more important for celebs to be authentic and forthcoming on the page. Plus, memoirs provide stars, especially women, with the opportunity to share their story, on their terms — something they often can’t get elsewhere. (Worth noting: Even big, sit-down interviews get edited.) That means they can take control of the narrative, whether it’s over [royal family feuds](, [a secret separation](, or a highly-publicized [conservatorship battle](. theSkimm Celebs are increasingly becoming their own main characters. And reminding us to never judge a book by its cover. [Facebook]([Twitter]([Email](mailto:?body=Celebrity memoirs are turning the page #theSkimm%0A3Ftype%3Demailurl%26r%3DSKIMM%26utm_source%3Demail%26utm_medium%3Ddsshare%23custom) What's Happening 💄 In beauty… From fluffy brows to metallic shadow, the ‘80s are [having a comeback](. That might explain why [bright orange blush]( is getting a warm welcome. Plus, more people are saying ‘ciao’ to [the Italian bob]( — which means a lot, according to [hair theory](. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🙃 In relationships… ’Tis the season for family drama — so here’s advice for navigating your [Fam Bam text chain](. Or, if your book club’s the problem, take a page from [one of these playbooks](. Meanwhile, couples are putting their relationships to [the (bird) test](. And singles are [making a run for love]( on Strava. --------------------------------------------------------------- 🍴In food… While Baskin-Robbins is delivering your fave [Turkey Day Fixin’s]( in one fell scoop, a new ketchup flavor has people [in a pickle](. Speaking of new twists, [these cakes]( will have you saying, ‘holy sheet.’ 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… [Are You Ready for a New Alex Cooper?](...the podcast icon is pressing play on “her empire era.” --------------------------------------------------------------- [Erewhon’s Secrets](…you already know the cult-favorite $18 smoothies. But you might not know the store’s strange history. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Nadine Estero Is the Martha Stewart of Anime Food TikTok](…from Ponyo’s ramen bowl to sugar-frosted slime, Estero is serving up some iconic anime dishes, IRL. --------------------------------------------------------------- [How Therapy Speak Became the Language of the Office](…water cooler talk sure looks different these days. Skimm Picks Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life… 1. An easy-to-clean Dutch oven that’ll help you crush your holiday meal. Let [this cast-iron Dutch oven]( take care of all the braising, baking, frying, and roasting this season. It’s chip-, stain-, and crack-resistant. Not to mention dishwasher-safe. The hardest part? Choosing your color.* [Get it now]( --------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Our favorite boots worth investing in. Because every fall outfit deserves [a special pair of boots](. We’ll be wearing [these]( for morning dog walks and [these]( to Thanksgiving dinner. [Check them out]( 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 A [must-have book](, this [hysterical shirt](, and [streaming dice]( for movie nights. Save the Date Like ours, your work and personal calendars are probably hectic. So here are some events you should know about... The reign of “[The Crown](” is coming to an end — with the first part of its final season premiering on Netflix. --------------------------------------------------------------- Get fueled up for a long night — F1's inaugural [Las Vegas Grand Prix]( begins at [10 pm PT](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Turn up the volume: [The 2023 Billboard Music Awards]( is here, with a [brand-new format](. --------------------------------------------------------------- Head to [Brookfield Place]( in Lower Manhattan to check out Winter Wanderland: a magical, interactive holiday experience. Photo opps very much included.* --------------------------------------------------------------- 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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