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All the 4th of July Sales Worth Shopping This Year


If you thought you were done with summer shopping after Memorial Day weekend, think again: To celebrate the 4th of July (and summer’s just-about-halfway mark), brands are slashing their prices and offering deals on of-the-moment items you can’t miss. Whether you need a break from grilling or want to pick up a last-minute outfit for your local fireworks display, carve out some time to peruse all the best sales happening this holiday weekend. From Aritzia to Opening Ceremony, there are huge discounts on sundresses, sandals, denim, and more—pretty much everything you could ever want to round out your wardrobe.

Ahead, check out all the 4th of July sales worth shopping this year.

3×1 Get ahead of fall denim with 25 percent off on-sale jeans at 3×1—use code “HAPPY4TH” through midnight on Wednesday, July 4, to access the deal.

A Peace Treaty Items from A Peace Treaty’s Resort 2018 collection—including crop tops, caftans, and scarves—are 40 percent off beginning Friday, June 29.

Abercrombie & Fitch Everything at Abercrombie & Fitch is between 40 percent and 60 percent off until Wednesday, July 4—plus, on the actual 4th of July, all products will be an extra 15 percent off.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Women’s Racerback Triangle Bikini Top, $28 $14, Abercrombie & Fitch; Abercrombie & Fitch Women’s Strappy Cheeky Bikini Bottom, $22 $11, Abercrombie & Fitch

AG AG’s big semi-annual sale includes denim, shorts, tops, and more at up to 40 percent off through the 4th of July holiday.

Andre Assous Score some new sandals at Andre Assous’ sale: Select luxury footwear styles are 40 percent off until Sunday, July 8.

Ann Taylor Ann Taylor’s 4th of July Sale is too big to miss: For Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4, you’ll score an extra 60 percent off sale styles, plus 40 percent off full-price styles, in-stores and online.

Aritzia Aritzia’s in-store and online blowout offers discounts of up to 50 percent off until Sunday, August 19—so, there’s really no excuse to miss this sale.

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Sunday Best Savoy Dress, $98 $90, Aritzia

ASH Get ready for a wardrobe overhaul: Select styles at ASH are 50 percent off until Friday, July 6.

ASTR The Label Enjoy an extra 20 percent off all sale items at ASTR The Label until midnight on Sunday, July 8.

AYR Your last chance to nab 20 percent off of AYR’s pants and shorts at AYR is Wednesday, July 4.

BackBeatRags Take 20 percent off your purchase, including sale items, with code “FOURTH20” until Wednesday, July 4.

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BackBeatRags Cherry Organic Cotton Painter Pants, $140 $112, BackBeatRags

Banana Republic You may be thinking of sundresses, but now’s the time to stock up on workwear: Sale items at Banana Republic are an extra 50 percent off for the holiday.

BaubleBar Sale jewelry items at BaubleBar are an extra 20 percent off through Wednesday, July 4.

BCBG From Tuesday, July 3 until Sunday, July 8, take 40 percent of full-priced and on-sale items.

Beach Bunny Swimwear Stock up on swimwear during Beach Bunny’s enormous sale, which runs through Wednesday, July 4: New on-sale suits will be up to 60 percent off, while previously marked-down items will be discounted even further.

Beyond Yoga All activewear at Beyond Yoga is 30 percent off—even sale items!

BLANKNYC Enter code “YES30” for 30 percent off the entire store until Thursday, July 5.

Bloomingdale’s Look out for items marked “Deal Reveal” on Bloomingdale’s website: You’ll get an extra 20, 30, or 40 percent off sale and clearance products with this label. Note: You’ll need to sign up for Bloomingdale’s emails for access to the sale’s checkout code.

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AQUA Rainbow Beaded Loop Drop Earring, $98 $49, Bloomingdale’s

Calzedonia Select Calzedonia styles are 50 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.

Carbon38 Sale on sale? You can’t beat that. Carbon38 is offering an extra 30 percent off its marked-down items with code “EXTRA30.”

Charles & Colvard Jewelry at Charles & Colvard will be 15 percent off sitewide until Wednesday, July 4—and nope, you don’t need a code.

Charlotte Simone Throughout the month of July, score up to 50 percent off fluffy goods from Charlotte Simone.

Charlotte Stone Spring 2018 styles from Charlotte Stone are up to 60 percent off until they sell out.

Chico’s Enter code “73284” for 50 percent off your entire Chico’s purchase. Sale starts at 6 P.M. EST on Tuesday, July 3, and ends at midnight on Wednesday, July 4.

Clare V. Select accessories at Clare V. are 30 percent off in its end-of-season sale starting Thursday, July 5.

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Clare V. Circle Wallet Clutch With Webbing Wristlet, $239 $167.30, Clare V.

Cole Haan Shoes, bags, and outerwear at Cole Haan will be 40 percent off until Friday, July 6. (So basically, the entire store is on sale.)

Cotton On Select items at Cotton On will be 30 percent off, but only on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. Grab that discount while it lasts.

Dear Frances Chic shoe styles from Dear Frances are 20 percent off sitewide with code “4TH20.” Nab your perfect pair before end of day on Wednesday, July 4.

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Dear Frances Tye Slide, $325 $260, Dear Frances

Dr. Scholl’s Shoes Until Wednesday, July 4, you’ll get 20 percent off sitewide and free shipping on Dr. Scholl’s shoes, excluding full-price products.

Draper James Already on-sale styles at Draper James will be an additional 25 percent off from Sunday, July 1 until Thursday, July 5—just enter code “FIREWORK” at checkout.

ELEVEN SIX Use code “ENJOYANEXTRA20%OFF” for—you guessed it—20 percent off at ELEVEN SIX (including sale items) until Wednesday, July 4.

Express: At Express, some styles are BOGO for $19.90, while others are BOGO at $9.90 on the 4th of July. Then, clearance items will be an additional 40 percent off.

Five and Two Jewelry Revamp your jewelry collection with 20 percent off sitewide and an extra 40 percent off sale at Five and Two Jewelry from Wednesday, July 4 until Sunday, July 8.

Heidi Klein Beachwear of all sorts will be up to 70 percent off online and in-stores at Heidi Klein.

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Heidi Klein Aqua Capri Scallop Padded Triangle Bikini, $279.88 $195.90, Heidi Klein

Helena Quinn Select poolside styles from Helena Quinn are 25 percent off; then, there’s 30 percent off the brand’s signature sheer pool robes. Take advantage until Friday, July 6 with code “HQ4TH.”

Hollister Co. Hollister Co.’s ongoing summer sale offers up to 50 percent off storewide. Through Wednesday, July 4, Club Cali rewards program members can earn an extra 20 percent off their entire purchase. Hang around until Thursday, July 5, and all clearance items are up to 70 percent off for all customers.

Intimissimi Select women’s intimates and sleepwear styles are 50 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.

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Intimissimi Silk Shorts With Contrast Trim, $59 $29.50, Intimissimi

Joe’s Jeans With code “JULY30,” you’ll get access to two great denim sales until Wednesday, July 4—30 percent off select full price items and an additional 30 percent off sale items.

J.W. Hulme Co. Pack for your next summer adventure with leather goods from J.W. Hulme Co., where select end-of-season styles are up to 30 percent off.

KAMPERETT KAMPERETT’s statement apparel is 25 percent off sitewide with code “HAPPY4JULY.” The deal will last an entire week, from Monday, July 2 until Sunday, July 8.

KEDS Expand your sneaker collection even further with KEDS’ ongoing sale: Until Sunday, July 8, enter code “SALEONSALE” for an extra 20 percent off sale.

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KEDS x Rifle Paper Co. Anchor Slip On Paper Palms, $70 $43.97, KEDS

KENDALL + KYLIE Get ready for major savings at the Jenner sisters’ site from Monday, July 2 until Wednesday, July 4: Everything is 70 percent off with code “70PERCENTJULY4”, while Warehouse styles are an additional 15 percent off with code “15PERCENTJULY4”.

Kipling Already-reduced backpacks, purses, and more accessories are an extra 25 percent off with code “FIREWORKS.”

Kohl’s Enter code “EXTRA20” for, you guessed it, an extra 20 percent off your purchase from Thursday, July 5 until Sunday, July 8. You’ll also earn $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 spent through Sunday, July 8.

Kurt Lyle All Kurt Lyle Spring 2018 collection items are 30 percent off with code “SUNNY30” through Thursday, July 5.

LACAUSA From full-price swim to on-sale apparel, every item at LACAUSA is 20 percent off until Wednesday, July 4 with code “SUMMER20.”

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LACAUSA Georgia Jumpsuit, $209 $167.20, LACAUSA

LAND of distraction At LAND of distraction, all items are 30 percent off from Wednesday, July 4 until Sunday, July 8.

Lane Bryant Lane Bryant’s deals are all about what’s underneath: Buy two bras, get two free on select styles, plus select underwear styles can be purchased at five for $29.

​Lee Jeans All shorts at Lee Jeans are $17.76 (get it?) for the holiday; if longer lengths are more your thing, you can take 20 percent off sitewide—though, there will be some exclusions.

Levi’s Levi’s weeklong summer sale is the perfect time to up your denim collection: Shop from 10 A.M. PST on Tuesday, June 3 until 11:59 P.M. PST on Tuesday, July 10 for an extra 50 percent off sale styles with code “SALE50.”

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Levi’s Alternative Skirt, $98 $34.99, Levi’s

Lord & Taylor On Wednesday, July 4, enjoy 20 percent off storewide at Lord & Taylor with code “JULY”; make sure to check out the clearance section, too, where select items will be up to 70 percent off.

Loup Enter code “USA20” for 20 percent off sitewide at Loup until Sunday, July 8.

Macy’s Find a new addition for every part of your wardrobe during Macy’s 4th of July Event: Through Sunday, July 8, you’ll receive 40 percent off select women’s shorts, 50 percent off select swim, 40 to 70 percent off select handbags, and 15 to 50 percent off select jewelry.

Maje Maje’s “Summer Looks” are up to 50 percent off, with an additional 20 percent off sale items.

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Maje Maxi Dress With Crop Top, $320 $179.20, Maje

Marimekko Colorful clothing and homegoods from Marimekko’s spring/summer collection are 40 percent off until Wednesday, July 4. On Thursday, the sale gets even bigger—to 50 percent off.

Mavi New denim styles at Mavi are up to half-off until Monday, July 9.

Michael Stars On-sale tees and dresses from Michael Stars are an extra 30 percent off until Monday, July 9.

ModCloth Clearance dresses, swimsuits, and more at Modcloth are up to 40 percent off through Saturday, July 7.

Modern Vice Take your pick of two big discounts on Modern Vice footwear between Tuesday, July 3 and Monday, July 9: Buy two pairs from the “Available Now Collection” for $349, or receive 50 percent off a single purchase from the same collection.

Mr. Larkin With code “SUMMER20,” take an extra 20 percent off sale styles at Mr. Larkin. There’s also a chance to do good with any purchase: 5 percent of all sales will be donated to the ACLU until Sunday, July 8.

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Mara Hoffman Angie Pant, $350 $196, Mr. Larkin

Naadam It’s never too early to think about your fall knits—especially when they’re on-sale cashmere. At Naadam, all items are 20 percent off with code “Celebrate” until Thursday, July 5.

Nicholas K Dreamy basics from Nicholas K are up to 60 percent off through Sunday, July 8—just check the sale section to see which items have the extra discount.

NYDJ Barbecue-ready shorts and capris are an additional 25 percent off at NYDJ, no code necessary.

Of a Kind Select items at Of a Kind are 30 percent off until Monday, July 9. No code needed!

Old Navy You can basically replace your entire summer wardrobe at Old Navy’s sale, where everything is up to 60 percent off through Thursday, July 5. Plus, take advantage of its select $2/$4/$6/$8 sale items: $2 flip-flops, $4 tank tops, $6 tees, and $8 dresses.

Opening Ceremony Select on-sale merch from your favorite designers (like Adam Selman, Jacquemus, Miaou and, of course, Opening Ceremony) are an extra 20 percent off with code “JUL20”.

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Callipygian Polka-Dot Crepe Maxi Dress, $295 $89, Opening Ceremony

Paige From Tuesday, July 3 through Sunday, July 8, enjoy an additional 20 percent off select sale items with the code “Happy4th2018” at Paige.

Parker Smith Select styles at Parker Smith—from chic black blouses to tuxedo-striped jeans—are up to 50 percent off until Sunday, July 8.

RACHEL Rachel Roy From Tuesday, July 3 until Sunday, July 8, enjoy an extra 30 percent of sale and clearance items at RACHEL Rachel Roy.

Rachel Zoe Collection At Rachel Zoe Collection, you’ll score a huge discount on breezy bohemian summer fare. Select styles are up to 60 percent off.

Rebecca Taylor Wednesday, July 4 is the final day to shop Rebecca Taylor’s big summer sale, where clearance items are an extra 30 percent off with code “JULY30”.

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Rebecca Taylor Hammered Silk Cami, $195 $81.90, Rebecca Taylor

Rhode Resort If your big summer vacation is still a few weeks away, you’re in luck: Resort wear from Rhode Resort is up to 60 percent off, but only on Resort 2018 and Spring/Summer 2018 products.

Saks OFF 5TH Both in-stores and online, you’ll receive a discount of up to 85 percent off with code “HAPPY4TH”; the same code brings an additional 25 percent off of clearance items.

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J.W. Anderson Ruffle-Trimmed Skirt, $390 $76.99, Saks OFF 5th

Sandro Summer collection items at Sandro are up to 50 percent off.

Sanuk Until Thursday, July 5, select shoe styles at Sanuk will be 25 percent off.

SKAGEN Select timepieces and accessories from SKAGEN are up to 60 percent off through the Fourth of July holiday.

Sunday Somewhere Aviators, cat-eyes, square-lens—sunglasses of every type are up to 50 percent off at Sunday Somewhere.

Target If you’re spending the 4th poolside, stop by Target’s big sale first. Take 20 percent off all Target swimwear, plus get free shipping and returns on all women’s suits.

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Social Angel Plus Size Floral Dot One-Piece Swimsuit, $34.99 $27.99, Target

Teva New sale sandals at Teva are 25 percent off through Wednesday, July 4.

Timberland Already-discounted sneakers, boots, and more at Timberland are an additional 20 percent off until Wednesday, July 4.

Trina Turk In stores and online, take an additional 40 percent off sale items until Thursday, July 5.

True&Co. Due for an update to your intimates drawer? You’re in luck: True&Co.’s summer collection is up to 70 percent off.

True Religion Select styles at True Religion are between 30 and 60 percent off until Wednesday, July 11. With all that time, there’s no reason not to shop.

Valfre The tiered discounts on accessories and fashion pieces at Valfre start at 20 percent off (good) and go all the way up to 90 percent off (excellent).

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Valfre Star Power Charging Battery Case, $60 $42, Valfre

VereVerto VereVerto is celebrating the 4th of July and it’s fifth anniversary. For the special occasion, shoppers can take 45 percent off sitewide with code “5YEARSBABY” until Thursday, July 5.

Volcom Starting Sunday, July 1, select Volcom styles are up to 40 percent off.

White + Warren Already on-sale essentials, accessories, and loungewear are up to 60 percent off through Wednesday, July 4 at White + Warren.

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11 Movies and TV Shows Premiering This Week That Are Worth Staying Inside to Watch


The weather outside is gorgeous, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect the excellent TV shows and movies premiering this week. Listen, I know the beach or brunch or whatever you do over Memorial Day Weekend is fun, but you have to break up those activities with some quality time with your Netflix queue. I mean, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is back for its fourth—and final—season! And The Bachelorette‘s finally here. The beach is starting to look less and less appealing now, isn’t it?

Here are the TV shows and movies from this week specifically you should absolutely take a break from the sun for.

The Fourth Estate: This four-part documentary series explores how The New York Times operated during the first year of the Trump Administration. 7:30 P.M. ET on Showtime

The Break With Michelle Wolf: If you lived for Wolf’s White House Correspondents’ dinner, then definitely check out her weekly Netflix comedy show. It mixes original sketches and late show-esque monologues alongside some hilarious celebrity guests. Streaming on Netflix

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Cults and Extreme Belief: People who have escaped violent cults sit down with A&E for a documentary special where they talk about their experiences and the power of persuasion. 10 P.M. ET on A&E

The Bachelorette: I hope Arie’s sweating this entire season as Becca looks hot, hangs out with hot guys, and gets her entire life. 8 P.M. ET on ABC

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Queen Sugar: Season three of this popular OWN original series is back. Relationship entanglements increased last season for Charle and Remy, and Hollywood and Violent. Who knows, though, what the show has in store for us this time around. 10 P.M. ET on OWN

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Reverie: This NBC summer series centers on two investigators who must rescue people trapped in a virtual world. Sounds…complicated. 10 P.M. ET on NBC

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Unfortunately, the entire fourth season isn’t premiering today. It’s just the first six episodes. The remaining ones will debut later in 2018. Streaming on Netflix

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Flip or Flop: Because I still love living vicariously through these home renovations. 9 P.M. ET on HGTV

How to Talk to Girls at Parties: Set in 1970s London, this coming-of-age movie centers on a group of teenagers who stumble across several alien teens who’ve crashed Earth to party. I’m not kidding. In theaters

Adrift: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin are lost at sea! In theaters

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Just Friends: This supremely underrated 2005 comedy starring Ryan Reynolds and Anna Faris is on Netflix. Watch if you’re in the mood for some holiday spirit in June. Streaming on Netflix

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After Her Divorce, The 'Too Expensive' Couch Was Worth It


The first time I walked into the new apartment, what struck me was the emptiness. The place was plain but nice, and someone had taken the time to paint each room a different shade. But what stood out the most was how different it looked, and felt, from the home I’d shared with my wife and two children for the past decade. Everything has changed, I thought as I looked around the near empty space. And everything included me.

It’s been almost exactly two years ago since that day in that apartment—the day I left my home, after separating from my wife, and moved several small towns over in Maine. The day that the gears of my gender transition began to turn forward in earnest. Suddenly, I found myself solely responsible for furnishing a living space for the first time in my life, and I had no idea how to make that happen. I let my ex keep most of the furniture. For the new place, I bought mostly modular pieces and assembled them on my living room floor. By the time I was done, I realized something else: I needed a place to lay down and stretch out. So then I had to buy a couch.

I vividly remember the day it came into my life. Armed with my share of our meager marital savings, I slowly picked through the local big box discount furniture store, choosing the cheapest mattress, frame, and furniture for my children’s room. I intentionally left the couch purchase for last. I made my way over to that section of the store, apprehensive about what I would find. Then The Couch grabbed my attention. It was beige, with gold thread woven throughout. I could tell immediately that it would contrast nicely with the pale blue walls of my new living room.

Most importantly, it was longer than the rest of the loveseats and sleepers and L-shaped sectionals. I grew to 6’2” when I was still an eighth grader; my height has given me trouble pretty much ever since. Most couches have proven too petite for my lanky frame. It’s always hard to find seating that allows me to fully stretch out. But this one, snuggled into the corner of the unassuming homewares emporium, accomodated my body easily. When I sat down, it felt right.

The only problem was the price tag. At $900, the couch was listed at several hundred dollars more than other sofas I was considering. It was perfect for me. But not so much for my bank account.

Standing there in the store, I considered my savings and the looming costs of my impending gender transition. Between laser hair removal of my beard and other distant surgeries, I knew my medical journey could run upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. Was it worth diverting some of those funds to living room furniture? The longer I stood there, staring at the tag, the more unsure I felt about spending that much. Not to mention: unsure about making decisions that I had never made alone before.

Then I thought about how stressful things had been the last few weeks—preparing to move out, the anxiety and worry of living alone for the first time—and I found myself giving into the purchase. The truth is, I wanted something that didn’t make me feel like I had to perform physical origami when I just wanted to watch television; something that fit me instead of the other way around. So, using my brand new post-divorce credit card, I bought the damn thing.

After about a week, the couch was delivered, and I placed along a wall in my living room, satisfied with the decision. It looked nice, but it didn’t take long for me to realize that my luxurious new napping spot had put some major pressure on my already tight budget. I knew transitioning would be expensive, but I hadn’t been prepared for quite how much so. New shoes and blue jeans. New slacks and blouses to wear to work, not to mention versatile skirts and dresses. Makeup and little things like costume jewelry. Hormone Replacement Therapy and laser hair removal. It adds up. I fretted about all the money I’d spent on the couch—money that could be going to other things. I wondered if I had made a mistake.

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The author’s beloved couch

Then, six months after I bought the couch, my friend Lisa reached out: Her girlfriend had dumped her, on Thanksgiving no less. She had moved to the Midwest several months earlier for this relationship. Now, without any options, she was desperate. Though we weren’t particularly close at the time, I told her she could stay on my couch until she got back on her feet.

A week later, Lisa showed up in her banged up Mazda6, which was packed to the brim with her possessions. The couch became her new residence, and I found myself happy to have a roommate. By that point, I had been living alone for months. Lisa was lively and kept me entertained with all her political chattering—before moving away, she’d been working on legislative campaign—but I also knew she was stressed about money. The longer Lisa stayed, unemployed and burning through her savings, the more desperate she became. And I was still learning how to juggle part time care of my kids, a full time job, and a fast growing freelance writing career.

We were both trying, painstakingly, to find our way. Most of the time, Lisa and I alternated between hysterically laughing, incessantly crying, and having middle of the night meltdowns as we went through some of the darkest days of our lives. Those months were hard. But we were lucky to have each other. Lisa and I got through it all by hanging on the couch, binge-watching The West Wing, drinking wine, ordering takeout, and giving each other the support that, looking back, we both desperately needed.

Eventually, Lisa wound up reconciling with her ex and going back to the midwest. We both needed to move on‚ and forward, in our lives. I was sad when she left: I may have lost full control of the television remote, but over the course of six weeks, we had become best friends. As her Mazda disappeared around the corner, I knew I would miss her.

But I also realized that I was looking forward to having the place to myself again. Lisa being around every day had helped me become ready to live on my own. As I settled back down on the couch, alone, for the first time in months, I was was alone. What had changed was now I had memories: of wine, of laughter, our The West Wing obsession, our friendship. Now lovingly broken in, the couch had become something new: the site of one of the most trusted relationships in my life.

The extra cash I splashed to buy it—instead of anything less than the perfect fit—is nothing compared to the friendship I now share with Lisa. Turned out, the extra couple hundred dollars on my credit card bill had been worth it. In a way: the couch saved us both.



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Glow Recipe's Pink Juice Moisturizer Sold Out In Two Hours, and It’s Worth the Hype


Following the ridiculous success of its gently exfoliating Watermelon Glow Sleeping Mask—which had a waitlist of 5,000 people within days—Korean beauty brand Glow Recipe is back with another product that takes its cues from your favorite summer fruit, the watermelon-scented Pink Juice Moisturizer. And, just like its predecessor, it’s a hit: According to reports, bottles of the jelly-like formula sold out during in its first two hours of presale earlier this month. So, it was with some excitement that I cracked open the sculptural glass bottle to take it for a test drive—but also trepidation. I typically hoard heavy creams thanks to the speed with which my combination skin sucks up moisture, but I am nothing if not a follower who believes in the Internet’s wisdom, so I set aside my beloved emollients and subbed in this light, oil-free “juice.”

After testing the moisturizer for a week, I can attest: It’s worth the hype. Like the brand’s Sleeping Mask, Pink Juice smells uncannily like watermelon Jolly Ranchers. I’m into that, especially because while hard candy will always mean stickiness to me, after a few seconds of glistening, the Pink Juice sinks in and leaves a velvety-soft finish behind. If you’ve used a hyaluronic acid before, it’s a similar feeling—and given that Glow Recipe’s formula includes the hyper-moisturizing acid along with “vitamin-rich watermelon,” antioxidants and “soothing botanicals,” that effect checks out.

In my experience, though, hyaluronic acid only moisturizes your skin for an hour or so, unless you lock it in with a heavy cream on top. No need with the Pink Juice—every morning that I’ve slicked it on, my skin has stayed bouncy and flake-free for the rest of the day. Emphasis on the bounce: K-beauty routines are famed for creating skin that looks like you invested at least 10 steps in getting it to a translucent, collagen-crazy state (see: “glass skin“). The Pink Juice delivers that without the time commitment, and leaves behind a subtle, light-bouncing sheen in the best possible way.

If you’re starting to get over applying a highlighter daily, this is the ideal next move. The moisturizer goes on sale for $39 today on Sephora.com, and if the brand’s track record is any indication, you’re going to want to get a bottle while you can.

Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer, $39; at sephora.com

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We Tried That Wearable Vibrator You've Heard About—and It's Worth the Hype


If you read about sex toys at all, there’s a good chance you’ve at least seen the Vesper by Crave. It’s been around for a few years, and as a popular wearable vibrator, it’s long been admired for the fact that it’s pretty enough to hide its double-life as a sex toy. But why is it so recommended? Turns out, the answer has more to do with the “vibrator” aspect than the “wearable” one.

Sure, all orgasms are awesome, but let’s be real: Not all orgasms are glamorous. Getting off with a hookup in a bar bathroom might be fun, but it isn’t glamorous. The Vesper is (Fergie voice) G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S. Like, orgasming on an island while wearing eyelash extensions and fur-level glamorous. Available in silver, gold, and rose gold, the Vesper dangles around your neck as a beautiful, long necklace. Snuggled on its stem is a small, round button that turns the vibrator on. It’s surprisingly subtle, which means that, yes, you really can have it around your neck in public and the only people who will understand its true purpose are those in the know.

Is it appropriate for every occasion? That’s your call, since wearing a vibrating necklace to a family function would probably be a bold move. Still, orgasms provide stress relief, so you could sneak into the bathroom and quickly vibrate one out at your next anxiety-provoking social obligation, as opposed to drinking a bit too much champagne. (Or do both, no judgment.)

If wearing a vibrator out in public—even if only you know it’s a vibrator—makes you uncomfortable, simply wear it at home to feel fab, or keep it on during sex. But remember, if you are going to wear it as jewelry in public, now more than ever you should remember to clean your sex toys. It’s the considerate thing to do (in addition to being the safe thing).

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See? Subtle.

Personally, one of my favorite ways to wear and use the Vesper is during partnered sex. Making love wearing nothing but a necklace is ultra-glam. Wearing a necklace that also gets you off? Even better. It vibrates at four speeds and two modes (pulsing and constant). It’s very small and thin, so it works best for focused clitoral contact or teasing someone. So many people with vaginas require clitoral stimulation to get off during penetrative sex (although, vaginas are not required, and I know people with penises who adore this sex toy), so adding a vibrator to partnered sex is never a bad idea. But sometimes you’re in the moment and might not want to get up and pull out your favorite toy from your underwear drawer, and positioning can often be the most difficult aspect of adding a toy to the mix when you’re in the Bone Zone. But the Vesper is too delicate to ever be awkward. If your vibrator is already around your neck, you’re good to go. And it’s just so pretty. Did I mention that the company will evenpersonally engrave it for you?

The first time I used the Vesper (I have the gold one) was during partnered sex, and I came like a goddess. I tried it again later while masturbating to porn. It was still beautiful and it still made me orgasm, but I almost felt bad that my teeny, chic gold necklace had to bear witness to pop-up ads. To me, the Vesper totally gives off a “light candles and fantasize about the one you love,” so I think I prefer bigger and clunkier vibrators for masturbation and the Vesper for romantic sex with bae. Fortunately, it’s small and subtle enough that you could slip it off your neck and press it against your clit during passionate sex with another person, or use it to celebrate being single after you just bought yourself roses. Gotta love versatility.

Vesper by Crave is available starting at $69 here.

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Best Hair Dryers of 2017: 8 Fancy Blow-Dryers Worth Your Money


There’s no hairstyle quite as transformative or difficult to re-create at home as a real good blowout. Blow-drying your own hair is hard, despite stylists swearing on their lives, graves, and favorite hairspray that with the right hairdryer even the most round-brush-inept can pull off a perfect blowout. No shade to the experts, but dropping half your rent money on a beauty tool that might leave you fried or frizzy is reason enough to keep booking Drybar appointments. Heck, it’s borderline fiscally responsible. But as much as we’d like to live in a world where we can budget both time and money on a pro job, we’d rather a good hair day be in our own hands. So our editors tested all the fanciest, most innovative hair-dryers to see if a faux-professional blowout at home is the stuff of myth or actually attainable. Spoiler: these dryers work like magic—and live up to their price tags.



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