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$67 million
How much Anna Sorokin (aka Anna Delvey, the pseudo-heiress who the press nicknamed “the Soho grifter”) pretended she was worth while inserting herself into the NY social scene, according to prosecutors in her 2019 trial.
Spoiler alert: She was found guilty of stealing more than $200K from banks, businesses, and friends. Her story inspired the new Shondaland limited series, “Inventing Anna.” It’s a sharp, suspenseful must-watch show that follows a journalist as she investigates — and forms a love-hate relationship with — an Insta-famous con woman determined to make it big. And we have breaking news: You can stream every ep on Netflix right now. Brb, canceling our weekend plans...
in case you missed it
ICYMI, here's a roundup of some of our fave recs of the week:
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To read…
“Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson”...if ‘complicated’ and ‘family saga’ tick all your boxes, then add this to your pile.
And then check out some more book recs from our favorite Black bookstagrammers.
skimm well
Forty-four percent of all people without kids say it isn’t likely they’ll have them — and that number is up from 2018. The data, our social feeds, and convos with friends are all pointing to the fact that more people are joining the “childfree by choice” movement. So we called author and podcaster Emma Gannon to talk about her decision to go childfree and why she hopes her story can help other people figure out theirs. Read our interview here.
skimm picks
Here are today’s recs to help you live a smarter life…
1. Clean beauty products you’ll wanna add to vanity. Glow forth and prosper with Sephora’s list of 100+ makeup, skincare, and fragrance brands with their Clean seal of approval. And feel good knowing they’re all committed to moving the industry forward. Shop now.*
2. A ~luxurious~ sale that’s too good to pass up. This brand’s cashmere collection is a one-stop shop for all things comfy, cozy, and sustainably made. And every style just so happens to be 50% off right now. Cash(mere) in.*
3. Trendy earrings that’ll spread the lo(b)e. Sorry not sorry. This brand’s V-Day collection has huggies, studs, and curated sets that’ll make your S.O. (or galentine…or self) smile. Heart eyes included. PS: Skimm’rs get a free earring with any $60+ purchase.*
4. Must-have items to keep in your handbag at all times. Like these microfiber cleaning cloths for smudges on glasses, gentle hair ties that won’t rip your locks, and a blister balm for boots that rub in the wrong places. Want more? Check out our Amazon Storefront for tons of problem-solving products.
*PS: This is a sponsored post.
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The Super Bowl is as famed for commercials as it is football. And on Sunday, you might notice a new kid on the block(chain): Crypto. This week on “Skimm This,” we cover how and why crypto features will be blitzing the ad space. Listen now.
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