“I suspect designer Chad Ypon snuck this barrel-beaded treasure out of the Met’s Near Eastern Art wing,” hypothesizes New York editor Jordan Blumberg. “However, I really love charm bracelets, turquoise, and wine (the color and the drink), so I’m willing to let minor infractions slide.”
Available at loveadorned.com, $720.
According to Chicago editor Emily Fiffer, “The best kind of gift is the kind you don’t need. Case in point: a romantic star projector. It won’t fill a void in your life (unless you live in complete darkness), but it will add a geeky-cool element during lights-out time. And bedtime stories will never look so good.”
Available at infmetry.com, $22.
Editor Lauren Berger usually believes bigger is better when it comes to rings, but “a few of these double-peaked modern bands would make an acceptably aggressive statement and fit beneath winter gloves.” She’s going for the double stack: gold plated and nylon violet.
Available at silvabradshaw.com, $27-$175.
“Big things really do come in small packages,” says pint-size research editor Stephanie Almazan. “Take the stashable, easy-to-use, point-and-shoot Panasonic GF3, which has a detachable lens and touch screen. It snaps pictures like a DSLR for pretty, detailed images and shoots HD movies. I’ve never claimed to be tech savvy, but now I (sorta) can.”
Available at amazon.com, $600.
Contributing editor Crystal Meers is happy with any variation on all-in-ones: “a jumpsuit, a sundae, and especially this new automatic espresso machine. It grinds, tamps, brews, and froths cappuccinos and lattes from start to finish with the touch of a button.”
Available at surlatable.com, $1,599.
Senior editor Karen Palmer would live off cheese on a deserted island. “Although I’d happily eat a wedge off a paper plate, Brooklyn Slate Company’s special-edition natural slate serving piece is just a touch classier. And you can mark it up with a soapstone pencil when guests come over.”
Available at brooklynslate.com, $32.
“I’m a sucker for great design, sundresses, and guacamole,” says Web director Karen Pessoni. “So this winter I’ll cheerfully trade in my snow gear for a plane ticket to Casa Dos Chicos, a thatched-roof dream house in the fishing village of Sayulita.”
Available at casadoschicos.com, $320-$520 per night.
“I just want to wear these at least four times a week,” admits assistant editor Emily Warman. “With skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, Snuggies — whichever. I like that they have a wider heel, because stilettos and I don’t mix.”
Available at rag-bone.com, $495-$625.
Kids editor Lindsey Gladstone has her eye on the prize. “The hamsa necklace is supposed to bring you happiness, luck, health, or good fortune. Even if none of that pans out, you still get a bit of sparkle. Winning.” Want something specific? Custom orders take three weeks.
Available at etsy.com, $260.
The Office extraordinaire Mindy Kaling’s new book is part advice column, part hilarious anecdotes. With chapters like “Don’t Peak in High School” and “Nontraumatic Things That Have Made Me Cry,” it’s at the top of editorial intern Caroline Hallemann’s wish list. “I’m looking forward to a healthy dose of Kelly Kapoor postholiday.”
Available at amazon.com, $15.
“I like to pretend I’m badass,” says research assistant Meghan Rooney, who doesn’t mind getting cuffed if it’s in a Kara Ross bracelet. “With hematite details and gunmetal trim, it feels anything but dainty.”
Available at kararossny.com, $315.
“I’m a sucker for all things paper. (Sorry, trees.) Calling cards finished with an illustration of yours truly seem like the natural progression — especially when the art’s done by the talented Anna Bond.” You can bet production coordinator Jillian King will be handing them out like a street peddler.
Available at riflepaperco.com, from $100.
Editorial director Ashley Parrish unwinds before bed with some HBO Go streaming of Boardwalk Empire. “A glass of wine, propped-up pillow, and the tiny projector plugged into my iPad will turn my bedroom into a screening room. Nucky Thompson and Jimmy Darmody in HD guarantee dreams of the Roaring Twenties.”
Available at amazon.com, $369.
London editor Malika Dalamal was never a fan of tough love until she fell for this gold-plated cuff. “Here’s an accessory that will add some serious attitude to any outfit. And I love that the delicate leather and high-quality finish make it both edgy and elegant.”
Available at mytheresa.com, $665.
There are two things assistant Web editor Steven Casale loves in life: “a wrist with a nice watch and anything designed in Denmark. Sometimes (always?) I dream about both. The simple and elegant Jacob Jensen chronograph watch, complete with sapphire crystal, materializes everything I want when telling time.”
Available at momastore.com, $415.
“For someone who can’t quite pull off the dirty hipster look (if only), this cruiser is the perfect option for getting around town in style. Classic lines, a skirt friendly step-through shape in gorgeous navy, and eight hill-friendly gears.” Our San Francisco editor, Schuyler Bailey, proclaims, “All in all, a stunning specimen of bipedal transportation.”
Available at specialized.com, $660.
“I spend a lot of time thinking about language and poetry,” says copy editor Lauren Neefe. “And these guys’ letterforms are little lyrics of epic proportions. If my poems ever get published, I want them printed in H&FJ Sentinel. Are you listening, future designer of my groundbreaking e-book?”
Available at typography.com, from $199.
Whenever she’s running late (daily) or forgets to send in her laundry (weekly), promotions editor Hali Narins plans to “toss the newest addition to my Fortune collection over a plain tee or button-down for an outfit that looks put together, pronto.”
Available at etsy.com, $43.
When market director Danielle Bufalini is trying to caffeinate in the morning, the thought of brewing (and cleaning) up an entire pot of coffee seems exhausting. “The narrow spout on this Hario kettle ($65) is perfect for making a delicious cup of pour-over coffee with a ceramic drip and filter ($30).”
Available at poketo.com.
Deals editor Holley Simmons listens to Disney show tunes while she works. Of Cuban artist Yolanda Sanchez’s abstract painting, the kid at heart says, “It reminds me of a really fancy finger-painting.” Which is to say she loves it.
Available at markelfinearts.com, $1,500.
Let your inner tomboy play dress-up in feminine, and surprisingly comfortable, stacked oxfords. They’re at the top of intern Alexa Cleary’s list: “I see myself pairing them with everything — cropped boyfriend jeans with a chunky sweater, or a slick pencil skirt and checkerboard tights.”
Available at thefryecompany.com, $248.
“The girls at Society Social just get me,” intern Julie Pereira says. “They understand (and facilitate) my incessant need to be both the hostess and the 21st-century Joan Holloway Harris. And nothing reads ‘a classy, sassy broad’ like a bright orange bar cart stocked with booze.”
Available at shopsocietysocial.com, $549.
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