"Lies and Weddingsâ by Kevin KwantheSkimmWhatâs a trust fund baby to do when he discovers that decades of extravagant spending have depleted his inheritance? In the eyes of his overbearing mother, the solution is to find a wealthy wife...at the luxury resort where his sisterâs wedding is taking place. There, heâs presented with three contenders â a hotel heiress, a venture capitalist, and the daughter of a doctor â and pressed to make the age-old choice: marry for money or love? Oh, and did we mention thereâs also a murder? If youâve missed the twists, laughs, and jet-setting of Kevin Kwanâs glamorous novels, check out âLies and Weddingsâ immediately. We asked Kwan a few questions. Hereâs what he had to say⊠Q: Whatâs the last thing you read that you canât stop thinking about?Kwan: âWives Like Usâ by Plum Sykes. I read it in one night and need her to write a sequel ASAP. Q: Whatâs your favorite unapologetic indulgence?Kwan: Olverum, an addictive bath oil that smells like a wintery alpine forest. Q: If you could be the worldâs leading expert on one thing, what would it be?Kwan: Iâd like to be an expert on moving to Italy and restoring a villa with minimal expense or headaches. Weâre also reading:What âHacks,â Madonna, and BeyoncĂ© all have in common. A toast to the aunties. Thanks for all the late-night talks, vintage hand-me-downs, and âjust checking inâ texts. This weekâs edition of Men Canât Help But Insert Their Opinion: Sundresses are the latest victim. |
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We Dare You To Find a More Delicious Grilled CheesetheSkimmEveryone knows the best grilled cheese is the one served at your hometown diner. But Life As A Strawberryâs Blackberry Grilled Cheese offers an unexpected, flavorful, and decadent twist on the comfort food staple. Layered with goat cheese, mozzarella, juicy blackberries, and fresh basil, this colorful Caprese-inspired sandwich is a showstopper. And trust us, it tastes even better after a refreshing Batanga â or two. The Time Commitment: Twenty-five minutes. Yes, it takes a bit more time to make than your standard grilled cheese, but it requires way less prep (read: no peeling, chopping, or dicing) than most weeknight dinners. Key Tips: Before assembling your sandwiches, Life As A Strawberry recommends taking the butter and goat cheese out of the fridge and letting them sit for 15-30 minutes, so they reach room temperature. And if you really want to go the extra mile, add some crispy bacon bits or prosciutto â you wonât regret it. Other Takes: For more creative grilled cheese combos, try this Peach and Brie Grilled Cheese or Blueberry, Brie, and Lemon Curd Grilled Cheese, both of whichâll make excellent use of your farmers market haul. Or, use store-bought jam in this Grilled Cheese with Apricot Jam and Arugula. You could also skip putting fruit in your grilled cheese entirely, and make this âkinda-healthy, kinda-indulgentâ Green Goddess Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Finally, you canât go wrong with a classic Croque Monsieur. |
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The Timeless Capital Thatâs As Good As Everyone SaystheSkimmChances are youâve heard of Rome (or maybe its history is all you think about?). The truth is, itâs popular for a reason. Between the 2,000-year-old ruins, majestic fountains, world-famous carbs, and lively piazzas, the Eternal City earns its must-visit status in spades. Oh, and if you sign up for this flight club before midnight tonight, you can fly roundtrip to European hotspots like Rome for less than $300. Skimmârs get an exclusive 93% off lifetime access (thatâs $1,500 in savings). And members save up to 90% on every flight they take â ever. đ Stay in the lap of luxury and the center of the city at Hotel dâInghilterra. With 80 rooms, beautiful artwork, and first-rate service, this recently renovated spot is worth a splurge. For something a little less central (but conveniently located near Termini station) and a little less bougie, opt for the charming Hotel Sonya. đ For beauty on beauty, The Villa Borghese has to be on your itinerary. Spend time in the gorgeous, peaceful gardens (which are free to the public), and then make your way to the Galleria to see art by the likes of Raphael and Bernini. PS: Get a ticket online beforehand for a timed tour. đïž Spend an afternoon strolling through the Centro Storico to check some major sights off your list: the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, and the Piazza di Spagna, which sits at the bottom of the Spanish Steps. And even if theyâre crowded, you donât want to miss the Colosseum and Roman Forum, which are about a 20-minute walk away. đŽ âThe food is goodâ is the understatement of the century. Start off with a pastry at Love. Make time for an intimate meal at Roscioli (but book the rez well in advance). Venture to Trastevere, a picturesque neighborhood on the west bank of the Tiber River, for dinner at Da Enzo, and while youâre there, have the wine bar experience of your dreams at Latteria Trastevere. PsstâŠyou can get to Europe for up to 90% less this summer by joining this club at a 93% discount before midnight tonight. You plan your trip, theyâll take care of the rest â like updating you on incredible flight deals (Rome from $289, Paris from $303, Honolulu from $198, etc.) as soon as they find them. Hey, theyâve got 1 million travel-happy members for a reason. Wheels up.* |
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We asked you to vote on an etiquette question youâd like answered. The winner was: Q: âI love my friend, but she checks her phone incessantly when we hang out â even though itâs nothing urgent. How can I tell her that itâs hurtful?ââA conversation needs to be had [at the start of your hangout to set expectations]. Try saying to your friend: âWhen weâre together, I really want to talk with you and have face time. Can we have an agreement? We can check on our kids, our parents, [or whatever else needs to be checked on] before we sit down [but then] we give ourselves 15 or 20 minutes of just interaction. Do you think we can do that?â [Their behavior] may change, or it may not. If it starts going downhill, donât get dismissive or upset. Instead, say, âI was really hoping we could spend some time together and we agreed that we would do this. So when would you like to get together again?â Also, take the high road. Say, âCan you let me know when Iâm looking at my phone?â If you say it, you have to be willing [to be accountable as well]. At the end of the day, extend grace. We know weâre going to transgress. Itâs going to happen from time to time.â |
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