For this week’s “Don’t Dillydally,” we’ve surfaced a range of new things we’re sure will sell out, including the swankiest Advent calendar you’ve ever seen, socks for smash-burger heads, and statement frames by Warby Parker and Emma Chamberlain.
Glossier knows how to give the people what they want — and what they want is another candle. Its third release is Sandstone (which debuted earlier as a deodorant). It’s Big Sur–invoking with notes of sandalwood, sage, and fig leaf, perfect for burning on a cozy night in while imagining you are somewhere far greener than your apartment.
In more shoe news, Palladium has released two versions of its lace-up boots in collaboration with Alex Mill. Whether you’re into the chunky style, above, or this more streamlined silhouette, these will look just as put-together in the city as they will upstate.
Emma Chamberlain has been wearing Warby Parker glasses for years — so, as the brand tells it, this collaboration was a long time coming. It features three of the influencer’s favorite frames — Durand, Lonnie, and Braswell — in new colors like bright cherry red, fern green, and sesame-shaded blond. Each pair is accompanied by a limited-edition lens cloth, insert card, and frame box illustrated with pigeons (Chamberlain’s favorite animal).
There’s hardly an Advent calendar theme you can’t find. But if you’ve been sleeping on buying one until now, consider this swanky 12-day countdown from the Balvenie filled with handpicked hosting essentials from Questlove. Inside, you’ll find a set of playing cards, marble coasters, Glencairn tasting glasses, a QR code to redeem a bottle of the Balvenie DoubleWood 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, and more. The calendar is available for preorder and will ship December 5.
If you spend your lunch money on Shake Shack’s smash burgers and crinkle-cut fries, you can now invest in some longer-lasting goods from the company. Its new line of merch includes cozy sweats, varsity-style sweatshirts, fast-food-adorned socks, and even a French-fry-stamped onesie.
For a bit of a throwback, snag one of 98 pieces in Forever 21’s limited-edition collection inspired by Sanrio’s iconic Y2K Hello Kitty Blue Angel capsule. There are clothes galore; accessories such as gloves and scarves; and some fun bonus items like puffy wallets, metal lunch boxes, pencil cases, and notepads.
For the third installment of Frame’s partnership with the Ritz Paris, they’ve dropped 37 pieces that are a little preppy and a lot lavish, including cashmere cardigans and sweaters, slippers, and silky pajama sets. The Ritz logo is stamped on most (and a fun “Privacy Please” on some) so you can signal to people that you’re the height of luxury, even if you’re wearing a baseball cap.
Colugo (which makes a Strategist-approved compact travel stroller) has released a new model that’s not too bulky, is car-seat-compatible, folds down with one hand, and protects from both sun and rain.
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