From the Group Chat: Meghan Markle's As Ever Rebrand, “Deodorant Layering,” and Smokey the Nepo Dog

EDITOR’S NOTE

Happy Sunday. Pisces season is here, and if you believe my high school Cosmo issues, it’s the perfect time to take some creative risks. Thankfully, Hollywood is providing plenty of ideas. Just look at Halle Berry’s date-night outfit formula (think: menswear with a very sheer twist), Kim Kardashian’s “winterized” version of revenge dressing, and Hailey Bieber styling her barn jacket as a — wait for it — minidress. While I’m not sure I’m ready for that level of bold, I definitely could be convinced to try Selena Gomez’s extremely cute hairstyle (it’s giving major Delia’s energy) or spring’s hottest manicure (it’s surprisingly wearable). But as for “denim nails”? That’ll be a hard pass.

— Taylor Trudon / Writer, Culture & Lifestyle / Brooklyn, NY

👀 Perfume layering was one thing, but “deodorant layering”? Our pits are having none of it.

🦷 From smoothies to sauna treatments, the hottest wellness club may be your…dentist’s office. *Books cleaning immediately* 

🤨 Turns out, ghosting isn’t limited to dating apps. Introducing, “career catfishing” — which is more prevalent and more perplexing than what you’re imagining. 

💋 Heads up, millennials: “Concealer lips” are back with a vengeance.

👢 The Ugly Footwear parade marches on, with “reimagined thong sandals” and the “Can Can boot” leading the charge.

What’s the saying, the third time’s the charm? That certainly seems to be what Meghan Markle is hoping for. On Tuesday, fresh off her week as an Invictus Games influencer, Markle announced that the Jam Company That Has Yet to Sell Any Jam was getting a new name. So it was goodbye American Riviera Orchard, hello As Ever. In another not-at-all-produced Instagram video, the Princess of Montecito explained that the old name — a nod to where she and Prince Harry live — felt geographically restrictive. (We can think of other reasons ARO wasn’t “perfect,” but we digress.) On the other hand, she said As Ever better aligns with her vision for what’s essentially the Tig 2.0 and “what has always been my love language.” No, not words of affirmation — but “food, gardening, entertaining, thoughtful living, and finding joy in the everyday.” Naturally, there’ll be jam — along with other Markle-approved products. Though, what those are remains TBD. So far, we’ve got a few cryptic hints: a new website featuring nothing but a photo of Markle and her daughter frolicking on a pristine lawn, an Easter egg-laden mood board, and the brand’s first Instagram post — a picture-perfect breakfast spread. 

But it wasn’t long before things took a less-than-idyllic turn. As it so happens, there’s an almost decade-old clothing brand also called As Ever — which many were seemingly quick to point out. So many people, in fact, that the clothing company’s founder issued a statement, thanking followers for the “outpouring of support and concern” and promising to “continue As Ever.” But that’s not all: Markle’s new brand name was also accompanied by a new logo, featuring a palm tree and two hummingbirds. While some outlets speculated the design was a touching tribute to Prince Harry (which “an insider” later confirmed to People), Xisca Mora, Spanish mayor of Porreres, isn’t so sure. According to The New York Post, Mora told a local paper that the artwork looks exactly like her Mallorcan town’s official seal and she is trying to find a way to request a possible logo change with Markle’s team. Fingers crossed the debut of Markle’s upcoming Netflix series goes smoother.  

Just when it seemed like nothing could top the incredibly aggressive onslaught of Wicked-branded merch and collaborations, Carrie Coon said, “Hold my giant bottle of white wine.” Last weekend, The White Lotus returned for its third season — and with it came a dizzying number of brand collabs. While we’ll admit, we thought Abercrombie & Fitch’s tropical-themed sweatshirts, T-shirts, and hats were fine (OK, cute), it must be asked: Did we also need clothing lines from H&M, Banana Republic, and Bloomingdale’s? And keep in mind, effortless button-downs and breezy kaftans barely scratch the surface of the ways you can channel your inner Rich Lady on Vacation. You can also purchase: candles that smell like the Thailand resort; Tanya-coded sunglasses; poolside totes and carry-on suitcases; spa-worthy towels, slippers, and bathrobes; cocktail napkins and upholstered beds; and, most perplexing of all, Coffee Mate creamers. All of which begs the question: What’s next? White Lotus-inspired toilet paper? Yoga mats? Bug spray? We’ll check ourselves out.

Demi Moore and Pilaf walked so Margaret Qualley and Smokey could run.

If you also jumped on the Suits bandwagon, oh, four years too late, good news: You can actually watch the wildly popular legal drama in real time — thanks to NBC’s Suits LA (set a reminder for 9 pm ET tonight). Unlike the original, which focused on hot-shot corporate lawyers in NYC, the West Coast spin-off centers around — you guessed it — Hollywood lawyers. Specifically, fast-talking, highly confident Ted Black (Stephen Amell), who represents some of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars at the firm he started with his best friend Stuart Lane (Josh McDermitt). Add to that two very ambitious (and very attractive) protégés, what’s been described as “Entourage meets Mad Men” vibes, and the return of fan-favorite character Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) — and, well, we rest our case.

Londontown Kur Illuminating Nail Concealer

What YSL Touche Éclat does for your under eyes, this does for your nails. The universally flattering formula delivers a sheer but buildable wash of color that conceals imperfections, like white streaks or unevenness. Plus, it’s made with optical brighteners (to neutralize discoloration), ultra-fine light reflecting particles (to impart a healthy glow), and nourishing ingredients, like chamomile extract and vitamin E, so it’s ideal if your nails need some rehab after, say, one too many gel manicures. But the best part? You don’t need a base or top coat, and it literally dries in minutes.

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