Life
Bustle Newsletter: July 21, 2022
On whether our penchant for self-care is making us more lonely, the arrival of the corset swimsuit, and more.
A version of this content appeared in Bustle’s daily newsletter on July 21, 2022. If you like what you see, sign up to receive it in your inbox right here.
Is Self-Care Making Us Lonely?
“Self-care” can mean a lot of things these days — meditating, exercising, treating yourself to a bath bomb and a long, luxurious soak, watching cringey reality TV, or “going ghost” — aka ignoring your phone in lieu of some extra alone time. Especially now, in the wake of the pandemic, we’re all frankly a lot more used to spending time solo than we were a few years ago, potentially even to a debilitating degree. Have we become Generation Lonely in pursuit of being emotionally healthy people with strong boundaries? Read More
The Latest
On TikTok, Tea-Infused Cocktails Are The New It Drink
The Dirty Shirley had its 15 minutes, but there’s a new sheriff in the town of social media famous drinks, and the vibe is very coastal grandma. Read More
The 4 Zodiac Signs That Will Be Your Ride Or Die*
*Or the most frustratingly stubborn person in your life. Or both! In any case, these signs are loyal to a fault, largely even-keeled, and incredibly devoted, making them excellent bestie material. Read More
The Best Dating App For Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type
That is, assuming that “none” isn’t an option. (I kid, I kid… mostly.) Before you embark on your next “download, delete, and repeat” cycle with your go-to dating app, maybe consider switching things up. Read More
Must Reads
“Bridgerton Boob” Takes The Beach, Thanks To The Corset Swimsuit Trend
This just in: corsets are now appropriate (and encouraged) for underwear, outerwear, and swimwear. No fainting required. But seriously, these suits possess all the sultry boob-forward energy of this summer’s other big swim trend, while offering a tad more coverage. Read More
How To Nail The Perfect Sleek Bun, Courtesy Of Selena Gomez
Style-wise, Gomez has been knocking it out of the park lately, both on screen and IRL. Her latest TikTok is here to remind you that she’s quite the beauty aficionado as well, revealing the technique behind her signature off-duty-model sleek bun ‘do, which blessedly only requires two products. That’s great and all, but what I really need her to do is open a Depop store for Mabel’s Only Murders outfits. Read More
Astrology
Here’s Your Daily Horoscope
Harness this energy. Read More
