The BritList: White Girl Rosé, KFC Candles and More

Did you know that this entire week and weekend is a palindrome? 5/15/15, 5/16/15 and so on. So there’s that. Now, onto the silly, the strange and the scintillating. Oh, and slightly offensive :)

Hello Kitty Dim Sum Restaurant

Another day, another Hello Kitty restaurant opening! Starting June 1 in Hong Kong, Hello Kitty Chinese Cuisine is slated to serve up Hello Kitty shrimp buns and a whole host of other traditional dishes made to resemble Hello Kitty. According to Eater, Owner Man Kwong “plans to serve a menu of around 37 dishes, including buns made to look like the character that take 17 steps to make. Kwong says that he wants to ‘stick to all-natural ingredients’ because clean eating is important to him.” What does eating clean mean in this case? That Hello Kitty’s face will be made from ingredients like beetroot and squid ink. Amazing.

Block Shop

We are straight up in love with Block Shop, a textile company that marries Indian hand block printing with modern designs inspired by California. As with all traditional Indian block printing, the entire process is manual, so no two textiles are exactly alike. (h/t Design Milk)

4. Marble Balloons ($14.70 for 10): Okay, marble balloons are officially a thing. When I was at design and gift show Unique LA last weekend, these marbly darlings where in every other booth!

DIY Alphabet Gummy Candy

Created by Brittni Mehlhoff of Paper & Stitch, these typographic gummies are officially on our must-make list.

Cutest Capes Ever

Forget about capes being reserved for Halloween and sleepovers; these cute capes by lovelane are hipster-ready every single day of the week.

7. Crushing On: Inaluxe: Huge swatches of color, nature-inspired shapes and patterns and a decidedly graphic aesthetic, Kristina Sostarko and Jason Odd’s Inaluxe is most definitely on our crush list. Aside from aesthetic loveliness, their motto really resonates with us: “Make it beautiful, and use the best materials possible.” Done and done.

Boys and Their Cats

What do you do when you’re a photographer with three sons and two cats? If you’re Beth Mancuso, you make a photo series based on the natural moments between your boys and their kitties throughout their lives. The moments are both candid and posed, and offer a glimpse into the bond that has formed and continues to form as the boys grow up. See more by following @manicmotherphotography on Instagram.

Pictogram Movie Posters

Love this series of movie pictograms, now available as posters in My Modern Met’s shop!

10. Colors by Keetra Dean Dixon & JK Keller: Also known as the coolest crayons we have ever seen. Each set of crayons is handmade by melting down, shaving and combining crayons to create a completely unique pack each time.

11. KFC Double Down Candles: Remember the Double Down? That dream (nightmare) of a sandwich that contains “bacon, two different kinds of melted cheese, the Colonel’s secret sauce… pinched in between two pieces of Original Recipe chicken filets.” Yeah. That one. Well, it’s now available in candle form. Kentucky Fried Candles, comin’ right up. Happy Friday!

Considering The Summer I Turned Pretty doesn’t have magic like The Vampire Diaries, treasure hunting like Outer Banks, or quests (at least, not the typical kind), the relationships and character arcs take center stage. That means the cast (and their relationships with one another) has to be believable AND you have to really care about what they’re going through. Good thing this cast is amazing!

Everyone from Lola Tung to Chris Briney is electric every time they're onscreen and I can't wait to see them all again oh so soon. After all, new episodes are coming to Prime Video this summer! Before we press play, here's the rundown of who's returning.

Here’s everyone in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast.

1. Lola Tung as Belly Conklin

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Lola Tung stars as Belly Conklin. See what she told us about returning as Belly for season 3!

2. Christopher Briney as Conrad Fisher

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We'll see Mean Girls star Chris Briney in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast as Conrad Fisher.

3. Gavin Casalegno as Jeremiah Fisher

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Gavin Casalegno returns as Conrad's younger brother Jeremiah Fisher.

4. Rain Spencer as Taylor Jewel

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We'll see Rain Spencer again as Belly's best friend Taylor Jewel.

5. Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin

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The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast also features Sean Kaufman as Steven Conklin, Belly's older brother and Conrad's best friend. (And Taylor's new BF!)

6. Jackie Chung as Laurel Park

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We're hoping to see Jackie Chung as Laurel Park again, Steven and Belly's kickbutt mom and author.

7. Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher

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We'd also love to see Rachel Blanchard as Susannah Fisher return for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 in flashbacks or as a voiceover when Belly, Conrad, and Jeremiah read her letters!

8. Elsie Fisher as Skye

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We don't know for sure if we'll Elsie Fisher as Skye again, so stay tuned!

But Kyra Sedgwick as Aunt Julia won't be a part of The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast.

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But sadly we won't see Kyra Sedgwick as Aunt Julia — even though she finally made amends with Laurel and made peace with Susannah's passing! "I'm not in season 3," she told People in June 2024. "No, no, no. Spoiler alert."

The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 cast is totally stacked! Who are you most excited to see return for the new season? Let us know on Facebook and check out The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Will Have 3 Extra Episodes — & Jenny Han's Update Is SO Exciting for more info before the new episodes drop this summer.

The beauty aisle at Trader Joe's is not one I typically ever stop by, but as of late, the internet has totally convinced me to start shopping for Trader Joe’s beauty products. I was scouring the Trader Joe’s subreddit (as I love to do) and landed on a thread that was all about the grocer’s best beauty picks.

If you didn’t know by now, TJ’s sells everything from serums to hair care! Plus, oftentimes, they’re significantly cheaper than high-end name brands – for around the same formulas and quality.

Below, find 10 of the best Trader Joe’s beauty products recommended by die-hard shoppers!

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1. Retinol Night Serum

Retinol can be a bit daunting when it comes to skincare, especially if you're a first-time user. This TJ's formula only contains 0.3% retinol, so it's fairly gentle. One expert Redditor swears by this $10 bottle:

“After working in a dermatology office, I swear by their retinol serum," they wrote. "It’s very similar to the $70 0.3% serum we sold. Also their triple antioxidant serum looks exactly like the one we sold for over $100. Luxury really is an illusion.”

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2. Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer

Trader Joe's tapped their "favorite" high-end skincare producer to create this $9 pot of gel moisturizer. It's "packed" with aloe leaf juice as well as green tea, birch leaf, and milk thistle extracts to help soothe the skin, while "holy grail" ingredients like sodium hyaluronate help to truly lock in moisture.

Several Redditors compared this affordable TJ's formula to expensive alternatives like the Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench Moisturizer ($58) and the Biossance Balancing Gel Moisturizer ($54). 👀

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3. Daily Facial Sunscreen

This SPF got endless praise on Reddit. Its formula is far from "thick" and "sticky" – that is, according to Trader Joe's. It's translucent, oil-free, fragrance-free (sensitive skin-havers rejoice!), absorbs quickly, and leaves a silky matte finish. Oh, and it's only $9. Sounds perfect, right? Here's what shoppers have to say:

"I love it and I have gone two very hot summers without getting a sunburn!” one person said.

“A lot of sunscreen leaves a weird white cast on my (darker) skin but this one is perfect,” another noted.

“I've been using this for like a decade," one more user wrote. "The SPF 15 isn't enough if I'm going to be in the sun all day, but for office days it's perfect. I have sensitive skin and it doesn't break me out.”

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4. 100% Pure Jojoba Oil

Someone noted that this jojoba oil "takes off waterproof mascara like nobody's business.” I love to hear it!

Trader Joe's jojoba oil is super versatile, too. You can easily use it as both a cleanser and moisturizer: cleanse clogged pores, remove makeup, and moisturize your hair and scalp with just a few drops! Since a little goes a long way, I'd say $15 a bottle is well worth it.

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5. Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream

Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Hand Cream is notorious for being a dupe of L’Occitane's Shea Butter Hand Cream. One Redditor noted that it easily compares in terms of the formula: TJ's version also boasts 20% pure shea butter and coconut oil to nourish dry skin. They also highlighted the fact that "the scent for the basic versions is identical.”

While L’Occitane's hand cream costs $30, TJ's tube is only $5. A steal!

“The hand cream is so good!" another user said. "I have a tube in my car, in my bag, at my office, etc.”

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6. Supreme Hydrating Eye Cream

Trader Joe's sells eye cream?! Okay, now I need to go. TJ's notes that this $6 tube contains many "sought-after" ingredients like hydrolyzed marine collagen, coenzyme Q10, Manuka honey, hibiscus extract, and almond, argan, rosehip, and marula seed oils to soften and soothe the under eye area. It's also supposed to be extra-rich and creamy without weighing your skin down!

A couple Redditors couldn't say enough good things about it:

“I can’t praise the eye cream enough. It’s very moisturizing and does a fantastic job keeping my eye area hydrated in the dry air," one person said. "I’m 35 and I have very little wrinkles, I use it twice a day. I’ve used very high end eye creams before and while yes they were nice, I feel like TJ’s one does the job for me at this age.”

“My skin is so dry that my eyelids get flaky often, this helps more than anything else by far," another commented. "Sometimes I use it on my whole face when it’s really sensitive.”

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7. Cleansing + Conditioning Hair Wash

“The Cleansing + Conditioning Hair Wash is the GOAT for my hair!" one Reddit user wrote. "I used to buy expensive cleansing conditioners and the TJ’s one is honestly way better (at least for my hair!)... it makes my hair super soft and healthy feeling but I don’t get super greasy!”

This $5 product replaces the need for a two-step hair care routine (AKA shampoo and conditioner) by combining both of 'em. It's made without detergents, sulfates, parabens, or silicones, so your hair's natural oils and moisture are not lost. It's essentially a co-wash, which can help you cut down on how often you need to wash your hair, all while hydrating dry strands and taming frizz!

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8. Hyaluronic Moisture Boost Serum

I am a ride-or-die fan of The Ordinary's hyaluronic acid serum – it always adds that extra boost of hydration to my dry winter skin and never irritates it, either. Based on Trader Joe's shopper's recommendations, I'm gonna have to try their similar $9 serum out ASAP.

One shopper said it's "light and hydrating. I have dry skin and it really makes a difference.”

Another user shared that they "use it every morning and night after [they've] washed [their] face.”

TJ's says this formula is water-based, unscented, never tested on animals, and non-comedogenic. In addition to moisturizing hyaluronic acid, it includes 1% sodium hyaluronate, which can penetrate the skin even deeper to provide much-needed moisture.

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9. Brazil Nut Body Butter

Fan of the Sol De Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream's scent and nourishing effect, but not the nearly-$50 price tag? Trader Joe's famed Brazil Nut Body Butter seems to measure up pretty well for a mere fraction of the price. The tub of body butter itself is typically a seasonal item, but you can still snag it now in this delicious-smelling body care trio for $13.

TJ's fans are nuts for this product (pun fully intended):

“Brazil Nut body butter is one of the best body lotions I’ve ever used,” someone said.

“Brazil nut body wash and butter body are amazing!" one person wrote. "I bought like 4 tubs of the body butter.”

“Yes. It smells amazing and the texture is fantastic,” another user agreed.

“I still have two full tubs in my stash to hold me over until whenever the next seasonal body butter is available :),” one more Redditor shared. Yep, I'm grabbin' this one ASAP.

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10. Marula Facial Oil

Marula oil offers insane hydration to dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties that can help even out your skin's tone and texture! While brands like Credo Beauty and Drunk Elephant sell similar marula oil formulas for $55+, TJ's version goes for $7 a pop.

The grocer says it's "light-textured and not greasy," which can definitely be hard to find in a skincare oil.

“The $7 marula oil is SO AMAZING I will never buy the Drunk Elephant stuff again even though I love that brand," one user offered.

“Recently started using the marula oil after using my (non TJ, don't love theirs) retinol and I feel like it has been a huge game changer and has given me a great glow," another person said.

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Neighbors are funny. I'll occasionally have a quick chit-chat with mine as we cross paths by our mailboxes, and our conversations always seem to revolve around the same three topics: the weather, upcoming vacations, and home upgrades. My latest landscaping project got a few nods of approval — even from my least neighborly neighbors. The tree encroaching on their solar panel? Not so much. But hey, they notice, and there’s something undeniably satisfying about earning that neighborly thumbs up.

Here are 25 budget-friendly home upgrades that will impress your neighbors!

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Update Your House Numbers

This is such a simple fix that delivers a big impact. Update your house numbers to something a bit more modern, like these Etsy House Numbers, and you'll feel an instant refresh to your exterior.

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Give Some Landscaping Love

You can start small here, add a tree, a shrub, some grasses, but adding greenery that matures over time will enhancing your yard’s overall aesthetic and the value of your home. Take cues from your lifestyle too. Sod might be the ideal choice for running, playing, and family fun. Live in a dry climate? Opt for drought-tolerant plants and decorative rocks to create a low-maintenance, water-efficient landscape.

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Paint Your Door

A fresh coat of bold or classic color on your front door can instantly enhance its curb appeal, and surprise your neighbors in a good way.

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Add Outdoor String Lights

These are pretty affordable and so charming in trees and on fences, creating a cozy vibe for your outdoor space.

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Install Window Boxes

This has been on my home bucket list since traveling around Charleston, S.C. I love a good flower box display, whether it's colorful perennials or varying shades of greenery. Check out these affordable Wayfair Planter Boxes.

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Replace or Paint Your Mailbox

A rusty old mailbox is not giving guests the best first impression. A sleek new mailbox, like this West Elm Mailbox, or a fresh coat of paint can make a big difference.

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Update Light Fixtures

Swap out dated porch lights and install solar pathway lights for a fresh look and more inviting space.

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Install Shutters

There's something so classic and European about shutters. Affordable, decorative ones can add charm and dimension to your windows.

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Pressure Wash Your Exterior

Have you spotted those IG videos of people pressure washing their homes? So mesmerizing! Wash off those cobwebs and layers of grime with an Electric Pressure Washer. A clean driveway, siding, or patio can make your home look like new.

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Add a Fire Pit

Build a simple and stylish fire pit with pavers or bricks or shop for one like this modern wood-burning fire pit from All Modern or this option from Solo Stove for a cozy gathering spot.

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Build a Garden Path

Use gravel, stepping stones, or wood chips to create an elegant walkway to your home.

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Hang A Wreath

It doesn't need to be December for you to hang a natural wreath on your door. A seasonal or year-round wreath, like this one from Studio McGee, adds warmth to your home’s entryway.

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DIY Raised Garden Beds

Build a raised garden bed for under $50 with our guide or shop for these lovely cedar ones on Eartheasy. Come spring you'll have plenty of space to plant vegetables and herbs and flowers.

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Add A Bird Bath

A bird bath, like this Wayfair Pedestal Birdbath from Kelly Clarkson Home, is a great way to support your local wildlife and pretty up your front yard.

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Paint or Stain Outdoor Furniture

Outdoor furniture gets weathered throughout the year if not protected. Before spring comes, spruce up your outdoor furniture with paint, or a sand and wood stain to give your front yard a polished look.

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Paint or Stain Your Fence

Refreshing an old fence with a new coat of paint or stain will absolutely get neighbors talking.

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Upgrade Your Door Hardware

Is your door handle looking a bit dated or worn? Replace old doorknobs, locks, or handles with more stylish and modern options, like this Entry Door Handle.

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Add Planters To Your Porch

Planters welcome your guests and frame your porch in an inviting way. Find plants you love and make a great first impression with beautiful planters.

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Paint or Tile Your Stair Risers

Paint your stair risers in a fun contrasting or complementary color to your home, or if you want to invest a little more time and money add a decorative tile. I did this with a tile inspired by my trip to Portugal and get compliments all the time! You can also find peel-and-stick floor tile for outside porches.

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Add Front Porch Seating

Classic Adirondacks, modern rocking chairs like these Wayfair Rocking Chairs, and swing chairs can make your yard more inviting and useful. I had a total mom win when I saw my daughter reading outside in our new Adirondack chairs.

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Add a Trellis

This doesn't have to be major, but a small trellis around your door can make a big impact come spring when the flowers bloom.

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Wash Your Windows

This is a low-cost way to make your home literally shine.

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Hide Trash Bins

Hide any eyesores like trash bins and HVAC units with a privacy screen with a planter for flowers and vines.

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Add New Mulch

Clear any weeds and refresh your mulch to instantly tidy up garden beds.

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Decorate For the Seasons

Making your entryway festive for the seasons can bring joy and cheer to your neighborhood all year long. This Etsy Doormat is so cute for Valentine's Day!

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