Every outfit needs a pop of color — bonus points if it’s neon pink. This season, I’m trading in my standard aviators for these mod, round frames.
Available at shopbop.com, $280.
Brooklyn summers were made for stoop sitting. Just like these pastel-tinged tumblers were made for stoop drinking.
Available at shophorne.com, $45.
I dream of a closet filled with nothing but Equipment button-downs. (Who needs pants?) A quirky-preppy blouse is just another step toward my goal.
Available at net-a-porter.com, $230.
Oh, the expense reports I could color-code with these kaleidoscopic pens. The fact that they fit neatly in their own geometric container makes my OCD heart sing.
Available at momastore.org, $20.
In another (more artistically inclined) life, I would have been a graphic designer. For now, I’ll indulge my typeface obsession with a Gothic-font initial stud, which manages to toe the line between classy and flashy.
Available at barneys.com and all Barneys Co-Op locations, $175. For other letters, call 212-625-2380 or email info@jenniferfisherjewelry.com.
Old meets new when you combine a handsome leather accessory with a modern camera.
Available at stevenalan.com, $84.
The consummate slip-ons to take me from summer to fall, weekday to weekend, office to beach.
Available at rachelcomey.com, $380.
Smorgasburg is a warm-weather ritual for me. I love stopping by Anarchy in a Jar’s table for a hunk of crusty bread and a slather of maple-blueberry jam, then replicating the treat at home during the week.
Available at murrayscheese.com, $8.
A lip stain that shines like a gloss? In the truest of reds? You don’t have to ask me twice.
Available at yslbeautyus.com, $32.
One can eat only so many deli salads. Here’s hoping the cheery, compartmentalized carrier is the motivation I need to start packing my lunch.
Available at harabuhouse.com, $29.50.
A few sprays of the powdery mist freshen day-old hair without a chalky aftermath. It’s almost embarrassing how long I can go between washes.
Available at dermstore.com, $18.
Supergas are to me what Chucks are to pretty much everyone else. So, naturally, I was stoked for the Olsens’ gold-hardware linen version. It’s just the excuse I need to buy three one more pair.
Available at barneys.com, $190.
Leave it to Wearstler to create a place setting that would make me rethink my wedding registry. The electric, abstract chevron print adds an unexpected pop to the table.
Available at pickardchina.com, $23-$175.
Streamlined with a touch of craftiness, the ticker gets me to appointments in a timely fashion.
Available at may28th.me, $39.
I never stray too far from the subtle scent. It’s sweet without being cloying, earthy without being hippie, complex without being heavy.
Available at kiehls.com, $42.50.
Having recently migrated from Manhattan to Brooklyn, I feel like I should finally, officially jump on the CSA bandwagon. By arming myself with this cookbook, I can actually make something out of sorrel and purslane.
Available at amazon.com, $19.
You can spend your whole life looking for the perfect tee. Or you can just buy one of these.
Available at jamesperse.com, $50.
I worked with the enviously creative Chelsea Petaja to design my wedding invitation suite, and I’ve vowed to use her stationery forever more.
Available at ohmydeerhandmades.com, $3-$45.
A sprinkle of the magical salt blend and I’m instantly transported back to the Tuscan town of Panzano, a highlight of my recent trip to Italy. Do like the locals do: Mix with a good olive oil and serve with bread and crudite; try to resist eating by the spoonful.
Available at formaggiokitchen.com, $20.
Getting through the workout’s punishing thigh set is challenge enough — the last thing I want to worry about is slipping while I’m squeezing. These ballet flats (an alternative to the studio’s usual grippy socks) keep me in line.
Available at blakebrody.com, $105.
Instagram doesn’t always cut it, but I’m not ready to commit to a DSLR. Pentax’s latest mirrorless camera is just right with its pop-up flash, 1080p HD video recorder, and sixteen-megapixel sensor. I only hope my photos turn out as cute as the Marc Newson-designed picture taker itself.
Available at pentaxwebstore.com, $900.
I have a more-is-more approach to bracelets. You can’t go wrong with piling on something this simple and chic.
Available at madewell.com, $15.
My Fort Greene apartment is always a work in progress. These nails are a friendly and stylish reminder to keep home improvements at the top of my list.
Available at winsomebraveshop.com, $28.
I travel light. This pouch does double duty as a makeup bag while in transit and a clutch when I’ve reached my destination.
Available at proudmary.bigcartel.com, $28.
Confession: I already own these pants in navy. But I think the number of times I’ve worn them justifies another pair, especially one in such a sunny pattern.
Available at 31philliplim.com, $375.
I start every morning (and most afternoons) with a piping hot cup from the Philly roaster, conveniently located around the corner from our office. A sip of its new Southern-inspired blend puts me back home on my Mississippi front porch.
Available at lacolombe.com, $12.
Even on weekends when I don’t Zipcar it to the beach, the breezy top will keep me cool on city streets.
Available at thesurfbazaar.com, $110.
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