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  1. hobby and craft
    Parker Posey’s Guide to Getting Into NeedlepointThe longtime needlepointer on everything a beginner needs to know, including the eyeglass-case kits that quickly made Cameron Diaz capable.
    By Parker Posey
    As told to Anthony Rotunno
  2. hobby and craft
    The Watercolors, Paper, and Brush Self-Taught Artist Ashley Longshore Swears ByNot all are equal, and I often think of it like sushi: You can get it at the gas station, or you can get it at Nobu, and you will notice a difference.
    By Ashley Longshore
  3. style
    I Own 1,000 Pieces of Lingerie. These Are My Favorite Styles Beyond the Basic.From bullet bras and corsets to latex sets and bodysuits for every skin tone.
    By Liz Goldwyn
  4. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Get Into DrawingLike yoga or meditation, drawing has been a powerful tool for me in managing stress and anxiety during all of this self-isolating.
    By Liza Corsillo
  5. organization
    Everything a Recipe Developer Uses to Organize Her Pantry, Fridge, and FreezerOptimize you kitchen storage and feel confidently supplied, not like you’re living in an apocalypse fallout shelter.
    By Rebecca Firkser
  6. DOUNIAMAG-JAPAN-ARTS-CULTURE
    hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Do Origami, According to an Origami Artist“Your first time will probably be less than perfect. That’s normal — even for experts.”
    By Hilary Reid
  7. beauty
    I’m Obsessed With Thick Moisturizers, Here’s What I UseOn my body, face, lips, and cuticles.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  8. hobby and craft
    Everything You Need to Start Scrapbooking, According to a ScrapbookerI went to a camp specifically for scrapbooking, so I guess you could say I’ve dabbled.
    By Chloe Anello
  9. trust me i should know
    The 8 Spices Dimes’ Alissa Wagner Uses to Zhuzh Up Basic MealsFrom Aleppo chili flakes to za’atar.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  10. organization
    Everything I Used to Work From Home While Living With 4 RoommatesThe white noise machine, calendar, and headphones that help us stay accountable as co-workers and roommates.
    By Kayla Levy
  11. trust me i should know
    The Impenetrable Canvas Pouches Prop Stylists Use to Hold Tools (and Toiletries)I never leave home without this bag — whether I’m preparing to build a beach from scratch in a photo studio or going to dinner with friends.
    By Stephanie Yeh
  12. trust me i should know
    The 7 Things an Acupuncturist Uses to Create a Sense of Calm at Home (and Work)Including a white-noise machine, a hinoki lavender candle, and a palm plant.
    By Gabriel Sher
    As told to Dominique Pariso
  13. garden
    The Garden Tools Used by the New York Botanical Garden’s Curator of Orchids“These are kind of the ‘little black dress’ of gardening — infinitely usable and suitable for any occasion.”
    By Marc Hachadourian
    As told to Hilary Reid
  14. trust me i should know
    How a Veteran Beauty Writer Pairs Up Her Products for Max Effectiveness“The wrinkle-reducing effects of a niacinamide serum are only fully realized with the follow-up of the right moisturizing cream.”
    By Linda Dyett
  15. hair treatments
    Everything I Used to Treat Lice While Living With 27 Other PeopleSpoiler alert: No one else got it.
    By Kayla Levy
  16. skin-care treatments
    My 8 Favorite Face Masks for Men (and Only Some of Them Are ‘for Men’)Men’s skin is oilier, thicker, and deserves different attention. Also: beards.
    By Garrett Munce
  17. style
    So You’ve Been Thinking About Buying Carhartt OverallsCarhartts for, among others, the fledgling ceramist, the Chris Pine fan, and the person attempting to emulate Mickey from “Love.”
    By Julia Felsenthal
  18. 1950s HEAD SHOT OF...
    skin-care treatments
    Everything You Need to Prevent and Treat Cold Sores, According to DermatologistsWhat to do before — and after — they arrive.
    By Lori Keong and Dominique Pariso
  19. trust me i should know
    The Best Gifts for People Who Love George Washington According to His BiographerHistorian Alexis Coe shares her favorite Mount Vernon ephemera.
    By Alexis Coe
  20. lips
    A Veteran Beauty Writer’s Favorite Anti-Chap Lipsticks for Going Out in Winter“My lips look like they’ve had an hour-long massage or done some torrid kissing.”
    By Linda Dyett
  21. travel
    The 8 Things a (Former) Secret Service Agent Carries at All TimesFrom a flashlight for self-defense to a CPR shield for saving lives.
    By Evy Poumpouras
    As told to Lauren Ro
  22. hobby and craft
    The Best Books on The Iran-Contra Affair, According to Leon NeyfakhAccording to Leon Neyfakh, the host of Slow Burn
    By Leon Neyfakh
  23. style
    The Best Men’s Running Clothes and Shoes for Every Kind of WeatherA runner who has hit the road almost five days a week for more than a decade shares his go-to gear for all seasons.
    By Steven John
  24. hair treatments
    The Products I Use to Protect My Braids Before, During, and After StylingThis routine allows me to maintain slicked and swooped edges that have people convinced my braids are perpetually freshly done.
    By Tembe Denton-Hurst
  25. organization
    The 11 Things a Japanese Monk Uses to Tidy“In my experience, when I use good stuff like this to clean, it becomes more meditative and ritualistic.”
    By Anthony Rotunno
  26. compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Glittery Nail PolishesCatbird’s co–creative director on the glittery polishes she owns, the ones she wants to try, and the best nail accoutrement for glitter-polish fans.
    By Leigh Plessner
  27. Cycling Miss Brodie
    trust me i should know
    The Winterproof Makeup That Survives a Veteran Beauty Writer’s Citi Bike RidesFrom a dense liquid foundation to a stainlike cheek powder.
    By Linda Dyett
  28. decor
    19 Design-y Décor Ideas (From an Architect) for Under $300From Jonathan Adler cubes to Scandi side tables.
    By Ming Thompson
  29. women’s apparel
    This Is How I Double My Wardrobe With (Actually Stylish) Reversible ClothesAn easy way to pack half the clothing, but have double the choices.
    By Chaney Kwak
  30. fitness
    How I Built A Basic (But Respectable) Home Gym for Under $700The are no machines or weights, but for about the cost of two months of Equinox, the setup is great for fundamental exercises and strength training.
    By Jason Stewart
  31. sleep gear
    The 11 Things Sleep Number’s CEO Uses to Get a Better Night’s SleepIncluding one pillowcase we’ve written about before that she’s gifted more than five times.
    By Shelly Ibach
    As told to Chloe Anello
  32. trust me i should know
    I Finally Found a Retinol Cream That Doesn’t Make My Face Hate MeI tried them all. They burned, itched, and peeled — but only until I found this one.
    By Sarah Z. Wexler
  33. headphones
    What I Tell Friends Who Ask Me What Bluetooth Headphones to BuyYou can get crazy about specs, but these are best for most people.
    By Steven John
  34. trust me i should know
    The 8 Unexpected Things That Helped Catbird’s Co-Creative Director Quit Smoking“None helped me not want to smoke, but all were happy, needed distractions that led to the kindling of new rituals.”
    By Leigh Plessner
  35. hair treatments
    14 Products a Veteran Beauty Writer Swears by for her Thinning HairBodifying shampoos, shaft-fortifying masks, and self-gripping rollers.
    By Linda Dyett
  36. board games
    One Board-Game Designer on His 10 Favorite Games to Give“My favorite board games to give have a certain kind of alchemy that brings out the best in people.”
    By Will Sorrell
  37. bath and body
    14 Bath and Body Products a Veteran Beauty Writer Uses Almost Every DayCloudberry scrubs, Japanese wash cloths, and sisal-palm dry brushes for cleansing and indulging from the neck down.
    By Linda Dyett
  38. travel
    I Flew 46 Times Last Year, and These Are the Toiletries I Packed in My Carry-onEvery Frequent Flyer Needs These Liquid-Free Toiletries
    By Emma Cooke
  39. Blind Passion
    compulsive shopping
    I Can’t Stop Buying Eye Masks (That Put Me to Sleep)All help me snooze, and some even work to soothe and de-puff my tired eyes too.
    By Bridget Arsenault
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    trust me i should know
    The 14 Products a Veteran Beauty Writer Uses (Almost) Every Night“I’ve got especially strong opinions about what works and what’s an absolute waste.”
    By Linda Dyett
  41. Marathon Runner Bobbi Gibb
    fitness and sports
    The Best Women’s Running Clothes and Shoes for Every Kind of WeatherFrom warm and sunny to below zero.
    By Karen Iorio Adelson
  42. organization
    The 19 Things Inside One (Part-time) Stay-at-Home Dad’s Survival KitThe “solid, if eclectic (and still evolving), kit” is ideal for new dads, particularly stay-at-home dads of younger kids.
    By Andy Selsberg
  43. health
    The 12 Wardrobe Essentials That Got Me Through Breast-Cancer TreatmentIncluding a shirtdress, high-waisted pants, comfy flats, and more nice-looking pieces that will help boost your confidence during a trying time.
    By Hil Moss
  44. hobby and craft
    I’m a Fashion Stylist With Puzzle Fever and Here Are My Favorites“I’ve even started swapping puzzles with strangers on Instagram.”
    By Sissy Saint-Marie Chacon
  45. tech
    Fitbit’s Newest (Cheapest) Tracker Is Its Best Marriage of Form and Function YetThe Inspire HR combines the best of its pricier siblings — the aesthetics of the Alta HR and the guts of the Charge 3.
    By David Pogue
  46. skin-care treatments
    The 11 Amazon Products One Spa Owner Uses to Replicate Pricey Treatments at HomeShe’s tested each one herself, and bought them only after “checking reviews and researching if it’s from an established brand.”
    By Natalie Toren
  47. kids and babies
    Yes, My Shoes Are for Kids—and They Cost Half As Much As Identical Adult StylesI’ve bought perfect-fitting kids’ Hunter boots, Stan Smiths, Chacos, and more that cost way less than their identical adult styles.
    By Kayla Levy
  48. skin-care
    The 20 Products a Veteran Beauty Writer Uses (Almost Every Day)“As much as I wish I evolved into a minimalist, the reality is that I’ve become even more of a skin-care and makeup fiend over the years.”
    By Linda Dyett
  49. hobby and craft
    I Make Board Games in the U.K. Here are 7 (Less Obvious) British Games to Try.When it comes to board games, what we Brits do best is infuse them with a quirky, at times surrealist, sense of humor.
    By Will Sorrell
  50. trust me i should know
    The 5 (Not Totally Hideous) Sunglasses I Wear to Hike, Bike, Ski, Row, and RunAll of them are technically designed and durable — and many of them could even pass as stylish.
    By Steven John
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