January 7, 2025

EDITOR'S NOTE

It feels like I woke up one morning and suddenly “The Wirkin” — the $78 Hermès Birkin dupe you can allegedly buy online at Walmart — was everywhere. While we love a designer dupe here at Skimm Shopping, we’d suggest putting a pause on “the Birkin for the wirkin class” for now. Some customers are claiming that their orders are being cancelled after attempting to buy one. In the meantime, might I suggest this fantastic Loewe-inspired bag and this Celine-inspired one from Quince?

—Margo Ghertner / Associate Editor, Commerce / Atlanta, GA

Margo here. I love a well-designed paper product for my everyday tasks. This notepad from Ban.do has spacious blocks for every day of the week, room for your to-do list, an extra slot for notes, and a section where you can write about something good that happens in your week. Not to mention, it won’t look drab sitting on your desk. Buy it in the spirit of Capricorn season.

Three Totally Random Things

Check out three totally random we’re loving this week:

Quince Cashmere Comb

For keeping your sweaters pill-free.

Prequel Hand Wrap

The hand cream that’ll stay on even after countless handwashes.

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Papier Wellness Journal

It has room to write your goals, track your movement, and meal plan.

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Uncommon Goods Reading Nook

Place all your essentials for one long reading session here.

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Gap Vintage Soft High-Rise Boyfriend Joggers

These slim-fit joggers are thick, soft, and aren’t over $50.

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Papier Wellness Journal

It has room to write your goals, track your movement, and meal plan.

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Uncommon Goods Reading Nook

Place all your essentials for one long reading session here.

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Gap Vintage Soft High-Rise Boyfriend Joggers

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Papier Wellness Journal

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Reads

Homeseeking by Karissa Chen

• The story: If you’re looking to kick off your 2025 reading with an immersive love story, you need to pick up this debut from Karissa Chen. It follows the story of Suchi and Haiwen, childhood sweethearts who are separated in the wake of China’s civil war, and the way in which their relationship ebbs and flows over the course of 60 years. What prompts the book's alternating timelines: a grocery store run-in decades later.

Your next book accessory

Out of Print Book Bag

This zippered tote has room for countless hard copies — and has an inner slot that’d be perfect for holding a Kindle.

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