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The Essential List 28. Kate Greer’s Picks for a Perfect Night In
The Cheerie Lane cofounder shares the pants she wears on repeat, a throwback game she loves, a glittery popcorn topping, and how she’s learned to make…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 27. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo's Favorite Spring Thingies
A double whammy edition from two of our greatest curators.
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 26. Elyse Winter’s Forever Favorites
The Los Angeles–based stylist shares her go-to shoes, the tee she wears weekly, the one makeup product she swears by, and what most clients tend to…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 25. Emma Apple Chozick’s Objects That Feel Like Home
The brand consultant shares her favorite art and design books, a nostalgic appliance line, her go-to lamp, and how branding, design, and storytelling…
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Laura Nuyen
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Emma Apple Chozick
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The Essential List 24. Kate Lindello’s Winter Staples
The founder of Noihsaf Bazaar shares her everyday winter coat, a body oil with a great scent, an ultra warm scarf, and her own process for finding…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 23. Classic Red Nails
Perfect nail polish colors (according to me), plus some highlights from a week in London and Paris.
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 22. Sarah Lederman’s Finishing Touches
The New York City-based interior designer shares a favorite vase, stylish desk accessories, her go-to source for trays, and tips on the most worthwhile…
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Laura Nuyen
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Sarah Lederman
The Essential List 21. Madison Snider Podpirka’s Investments to Love Forever
The founder of Fewer Finer shares her perfect bag, the bracelet she never takes off, timeless loafers, and how she started a fine jewelry line without…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 20. Mara Roszak’s Haircare Kit
The celebrity hairstylist and founder of RŌZ shares her go-to blow dryer and round brush, a red carpet favorite, versatile hair pins, and how she…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 19. Katie McClure’s Fall Travel Uniform
The Co-Founder & CEO of MIRTH shares a skincare savior for long flights, a multitasking cashmere wrap, cozy travel pants, and tips for balancing work…
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 18. My Sweater(ish) Weather Favorites
Sweaters I’ve worn more than 30x, woven leather accessories, and a functional rain jacket that isn’t ugly.
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Laura Nuyen
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The Essential List 17. Annie Dabir’s Favorites for Balancing Work and Motherhood
The Nashville-based art director shares her favorite post-baby pants, the hair oil she’s used for ten years, a chic baby carrier, and why she’s…
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Laura Nuyen
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Annie Dabir
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