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  1. women’s apparel
    The Very Best Women’s Long UnderwearCozy base layers for all your cold-weather activities.
  2. celebrity
    The Making and Marketing of a 9-Year-Old Meme MachineThe legend of Lil Tay, the foul-mouthed preteen who swept Instagram.
  3. women’s shoes
    The Most Comfortable Shoes, According to People Who Stand All the Livelong DayThat means hairdressers, real-estate agents, and restaurant workers.
  4. women’s fashion
    What Are the Best Socks for Women?A sock for every occasion.
  5. fitness and sports
    The Best Big-ticket Home-Gym Equipment, According to Workout ProfessionalsRowing machines are the new stationary bike.
  6. women’s fashion
    What’s the Best Tote Bag?Ten totes that aren’t the New Yorker tote.
  7. footcare
    How to Treat and Prevent Blisters, According to PodiatristsRead up before you break out your strappy sandals.
  8. home
    The Best Ceiling Fan Is Energy Efficient and Made of Balsa WoodOh, and it’ll keep you cool.
  9. marriage: an investigation
    A Wife Who ‘Surrendered’ to Her Husband“When a woman starts being grateful and happy and not always complaining, the men change too.”
  10. recommended by experts
    4 Fashion Stylists on Amazon’s Weird, Wonderful (and Useful) Secret TreasuresFrom tube socks to bunny slippers.
  11. controversies
    Here’s What Wedding, Radio, and Event DJs Think About R. Kelly Song RequestsIt has never been easier to just remove his existence, and his music, from listeners’ ears.
  12. decor
    The Young Designers and Start-Ups That Are Reimagining the Rug TradeThese flokatis and flat weaves are cheaper, easier to buy, and more fun to look at.
  13. profiles
    The Mother of StreetwearOG Ma’s Unique Hype Collective is outfitting the world’s hypebeasts.
  14. soundcloud rap
    The Gatekeepers of SoundCloud RapThe music industry is transforming to accommodate stream-focused, controversial, and very popular new rappers. Here’s how.
  15. winter weddings 2019
    The Everything Guide to a Wedding by the FireWhether those flames come with a cozy new hearth in Red Hook, a pyrotechnic dance troupe, or some Michelin-caliber s’mores.
  16. best bets
    An Extra-Snug Bento Box That Happens to Be Dishwasher- and Microwave-SafeYou’ll likely want one for yourself.
  17. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Reusable Straw Is Made of Silicone and Burns Into Biodegradable AshJust throw a few in your bag and carry it everywhere.
  18. backstories
    What Does Nicki Minaj’s Promo Art Say About Her Upcoming Album?Kind of a lot, actually.
  19. strat investigates
    What Is the Status Fanny Pack?Depends who’s asking.
  20. decor
    Come Join Me in My Obsession With Colored GlassTwenty-two of my favorites.
  21. cleaning
    Ask the Strategist: Are There Any Good Dry-cleaning Alternatives?Read on for CliffsNotes from laundry camp.
  22. hobby and craft
    The Future of Design Is ChubbyThe point is that it has the proportions of a baby.
  23. small appliances
    Ask the Strategist: Is There a Toaster That Will Fit My Artisan Bread?“When I buy nice breads from the bakery, they don’t fit in my regular toaster … but I need them toasted.”
  24. women’s apparel
    13 on-Sale Dresses Under $200 That Are Perfect for Summer WeddingsA look for every type of summer wedding.
  25. decor
    What Are the New Status Ceramics (That Aren’t Heath)?Don’t get caught with the same boobs planter everyone else already has.
  26. style
    Ask the Strategist: I Need Sunglasses That Aren’t Going to Slide Down My Face!There’s a lot more out there than Warby Parker’s five pairs of low-bridge frames.
  27. dogs
    Ask the Strategist: I’m Dying for Cool, Fashionable Dog AccessoriesI’m not a regular dog mom, I’m a cool dog mom.
  28. dining and entertaining
    All of the Dinnerware I Obsessed Over for My Wedding RegistryCome with me down this rabbit hole.
  29. lips
    Ask the Strategist: What’s the Best Long-lasting Natural Lipstick?We found five.
  30. dining and entertaining
    All of the Flatware I Obsessed Over for My Wedding RegistryWelcome to my K-hole of silverware.
  31. women’s apparel
    Ask the Strategist: I Want an Oversize Jean Jacket Like the Cool GirlsDenim for all.
  32. strat reports
    Mitt Romney Bought His Met Ball Brioni Tuxedo on Amazon, and So Can YouRomney’s secret talent? Discount shopping.
  33. i want to steal this look
    This Summer, I’m Only Dressing Like the Rapper YGBecause he’s a unisex style icon.
  34. men’s apparel
    Ask the Strategist: I’m a Man and I Want High-Waisted Jeans“I recently discovered one of the many secrets women keep from us: that high-waisted jeans are comfortable and flattering.”
  35. dental care
    Ask the Strategist: Can You Help Me Find a Travel Toothbrush?Lucky you, I recently learned about the best one.
  36. sales
    Deal of the Day: Rarely on Sale Brooklinen Sheets Are on Sale TodayDon’t miss your change to get fantastic linen bedding.
  37. strat investigates
    Strat Investigates: What Are the Amazon Fashion Secrets?“I find that if you just look at something long enough or tilt your head a little, anything can be contemporary-looking.”
  38. streetscapes
    Canal Street Is Going to Become an Arts DistrictThe knockoff haven will soon welcome VR museums and digital artwork displays.
  39. gifts
    What Our Senior Writer Wants for Her BirthdayIncluding in-ear headphones and glass disco bricks from Home Depot.
  40. vape life
    New York Teens Created the Biggest Vape Trend (and Now They’re Over It)The rise and fall of the Juul.
  41. decor
    Ask the Strategist: Can You Help Me Find Vases for Spring Plants and Flowers?Give those tulips a beautiful home.
  42. summer weddings 2018
    The Everything Guide to Staying Cool at a Summer WeddingHow to freshen up before photos, shade your guests with market umbrellas, and take the sweaty dance floor by storm.
  43. men’s fashion
    Ask the Strategist: What’s the Best Mid-Weight Men’s Jacket?“I think the problem I have is that so many light to mid-weight male jackets feel like masculine drag for people who live in cities.”
  44. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Coachella VIPFor those who can get into Neon Carnival, and for those who can’t.
  45. decor
    Ask the Strategist: Help! I Need a Mid-Century Boho Minimalist Life!Quirky minimalism for every room in the house.
  46. very deep dive
    So You’ve Graduated From A.P.C. Raw Denim. Here’s What to Buy Next.A deep dive into the world of raw denim.
  47. men’s fashion
    Ask the Strategist: What Tank Top Would a Male Model Wear?Specifically, Miles McMillan.
  48. encounter
    This 10-Year-Old Drag Performer Is Cooler Than YouShopping with drag kid and LGBTQIA herstorian Desmond Napoles, a.k.a. Desmond Is Amazing.
  49. going going gone
    13 Actually Kind of Tasteful Things to Buy at Claire’s Before It ClosesThe mall staple filed for bankruptcy today.
  50. micro sales
    34 Things on Sale From Ganni, the Danish Mansur GavrielThe best thing to come out of Copenhagen since hygge.
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