EDITOR'S NOTE
Welcome back to another week in which countless brands decide the sale section is where it’s at. If you’re anything like our Senior Affiliate Manager, who recently said she wants to pull a Confessions of a Shopaholic and put her credit card in the freezer, this newsletter is not for you. Scroll on for a bunch of sales that are actually worth spending on:
Brooklinen Anniversary Sale. The 25% off sale has been extended to this Friday and includes up to 50% off bundles.
Our Place Spring Sale. Until May 12, Instagram’s favorite cookware brand is running their biggest sale of the season. Get up to 30% off sitewide.
Ann Taylor Friends of Ann Event. The brand isn’t cheugy anymore. Get 30% off your entire purchase (including new arrivals).
Wayfair Way Day. The furniture sale of all furniture sales has been extended to Wednesday. If you’ve been thinking about getting rid of that ugly kitchen table, consider this your sign.
—Margo Ghertner / Commerce Editor / Atlanta, GA
Quince’s Vacation Shop
Spend less on clothes, so you can spend more on beachside Diet Coke.
Quince’s Vacation Shop is officially open with many items costing under $100. Whether you have a week-long vacation ahead or are keeping things lowkey with multiple staycations, here are some spring/summer-ready pieces we’re stocking up on:
The elastic-waist linen trousers our editor has in multiple colors.
A poplin tiered maxi dress for casual nights out.
This woven sling bag so you can be hands-free.
Three Totally Random Things
Here are three random products we’re loving this week:
Thigh Society Cooling Shorts
You’ll never understand peace until you wear these on a scorching hot day.
4th & Reckless Shayna Dress
A basic black dress under $55. PS: Check out Shopbop’s up to 40% off sale here.
Ban.do Water Bottle Sling
If your greatest fear is dropping your metal water bottle in a quiet place.
Strong Feelings
Certain shopping topics can really polarize the masses (raise your hand if you've ever been in a heated discussion about top sheets). The latest debate in our Skimm Shopping group chat: Do you really need a lamp in your bathroom or is the overhead light justifiable? We’re breaking down two water-friendly options that don’t cost hundreds of dollars:
Cordless Mushroom Shower Lamp ($39.99)
Why we love it: This is the ultimate option if you’re looking for a cozy, design-forward lamp to add some ambiance to your bathroom. While it isn’t a need, our editors who are pro-bathroom lamp attest that having one makes winding down in the evenings extra joyful. Sometimes overhead florescent lighting just isn’t the way.
Note: This one comes in seven color options and is waterproof, cordless, and rechargeable, so it’s safe to keep in the shower.
Rechargeable Shower Lights ($29.99)
Why we love them: They don’t require any tools to install and are renter-friendly. If you’re looking for a lightshow-level treatment to your bathroom, these dimmable options are it. Select from 15 different colors and two cycling modes. You can control them via the remote control or touch-sensitive panel they come with.
Note: Our Commerce Director raves about these and has them in her shower. In the act of transparency, they are polarizing amongst our team of editors for giving frat boy energy, though we can’t judge what anyone does for basic relaxation in 2025.
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