the roundup 6.20

summer sparkle, beachy buys, beauty drops, and what’s trending this week…

Jun 20, 2025

Welcome to The Roundup! A revamped newsletter on all things happening in culture, fashion, beauty, and everything in between. Enjoy!

Friday Five: The one about impact-making details…

I love a minimal simple outfit but, there’s something about a little lace peeking out of a shirt, a low back dress, an elegant silk scarf tied in just the right way that really intrigues me and that can make an impact…

a month ago · 25 likes · JenKnowsBest

How to Shop an Auction

“If places to shop for vintage were ranked like Taco Bell hot sauces, auctions would be diablo. Live auctions, especially, are not for those with a weak palate…

18 days ago · 15 likes · 6 comments · Virginia Chamlee

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The Labubu Epidemic and the Death of Free Will

The internet is making you think you need a monster gremlin looking keychain…

25 days ago · 378 likes · 68 comments · emaan‧₊˚✩彡

You Are the Brand Now

Hello from my perch in the woods of northern Maine (where I first started this Substack, last summer!). I’m looking forward to a few weeks of quiet time and writing, listening to loons call across the water and inhaling nothing but the scent of balsam (and hot buttered lobster rolls). 🦞…

a month ago · 52 likes · 11 comments · Kira Klaas

How To Beat The RealReal (From A Former Employee)

I moved to New York in August 2019 to finish my undergrad degree and pursue a career in the fashion industry (💪). I was (and remain) entirely committed to this endeavor, having emailed every retail store I thought was cool prior to my arrival with my very eager resume and personalized cover letters, presenting myself as available for a job, even if the…

20 days ago · 1226 likes · 42 comments · Taylor Barnett

1. ASOS Maxi Dress, 2. ASOS Denim Romper, 3. ASOS Polka Dot Maxi Dress, 4. ASOS Pendant Necklace, 5. Personalized Initial Letter Card Holder, 6. Made by Ciriaco Bag, 7. Lacoste Small Lenglen Leather Bag, 8. Abercrombie & Fitch Dipped-Waist Bubble Hem Midi Dress, 9. Abercrombie & Fitch Strapless Bubble Hem Top, 10. Hair Comb, 11. Abercrombie & Fitch Suede Mini Skort, 12. Blue Light Glasses

Chanel Healthy Golden Glow Powder, EADEM Lip Softening Balm, Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, Refy Cream Blush in Rust, Refy Cream Blush in Plum, Rhode Glazing Mist, Dior Rosy Glow Blush Stick, Fresh Sugar Treat Hydrating High Shine Lip Oil, Glossier Lip Glaze, Brunel Beauty Glow Body Oil

1. DÔEN Adrielle Maillot, 2. ASOS Puff Woven Tote, 3. Monki Maxi Dress, 4. Des Phemmes Riviera Embellished Tank Top, 5. Conner Ives Sequin Tank, 6. Isa Boulder Challenger Bikini Top, 7. Tropic of C Equator Top, 8. Tropic of C Praia Bottom, 9. J.Crew Crochet Shell-Embroidered Tank Top, 10. Jeffrey Campbell Jelly Thong Sandals, 11. Madewell Fish Bag Charm, 12. Lele Sadoughi Coquille Stud Earrings, 13. MANGO Short-Sleeved Striped Cardigan, 14. MANGO Striped Crochet Shorts, 15. GAP Linen-Blend Bubble Mini Dress, 16. Levens Jewels Red Seashell Cord Necklace, 17. J.Crew Molded Metal Cuff Bracelet

1. Retrofete Fiorenza Earrings, 2. Nazli Ceren Cheri Jersey Blouse, 3. Banana Republic Twisted Shoulder Maxi Dress, 4. LEIF Dried Flower Beaded Clutch, 5. Petit Moments Drift Drop Earrings, 6. Abercrombie & Fitch Twist-Front Flowy Maxi Dress, 7. Endless Rose Strapless Ruffled Maxi Dress, 8. Cult Gaia Cassidy Sandal, 9. Kendra Scott Bianca Butterfly Cocktail Ring, 10. MÉGA The Simone 14K Gold Vermeil Cuff, 11. SIMKHAI Bag, 12. Spanish Hand Fan, 13. Edie Parker Sequin Minaudière, 14. & Other Stories One-Shoulder Mini Dress, 15. Riviera Embellished Midi Skirt, 16. Anabel Aram Pavé Double Orchid Cocktail Ring, 17. & Other Stories Ribbon Camisole Top, 18. Meshki Caprice Halter Knit Mini Dress, 19. Rosie Assoulin Riviera Silk-Chiffon Umbrella Top, 20. Show Me Your Mumu Dalia Maxi Dress, 21. SIEDRÉS Riviera Zelna Open-Back Jersey Top

1. Rare London Sequin Maxi Dress, 2. NBD Leighan Gown, 3 Amy Lynn Oceane Green Disc Sequin Dress, 4. Sequin Hobo Bag, 5. Staud Eton Top, 6. Handover Cristobal's Halter Top, 7. Lime Sequin Dress, 8. Mother of Pearl Top, 9. Seashell Top, 10. Zara Sequin Skirt, 11. Tory Burch Sequin Skirt, 12. Ben-Amun Exclusive 2000s Mother-of-Pearl Necklace, 13. D’Lueur Atelier Demi Lune Gold, 14. Natural Mother of Pearl Shell Choker, 15. Cultnaked Sequin Power Pants, 16. Retrofête Sequin Skirt, 17. The Willow Tree Beaded Earrings

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Rebecca | What She Wore To

I LOVE a good pop-up! They're such a unique way of marketing in what can sometimes be a cold advertising market!

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Shloka N Sensarma

I am obsessed with Capri hats right now! I think they are such a fun way to make a simple summer outfit so much more chic!! After the perfect one for my trip to Mallorca!

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