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  1. painless shopping
    31 of the Best Sanrio Products on AmazonSanrio’s back with some very un–Hello Kitty 2017 characters.
  2. the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: What’s the Deal With Gaming Chairs?If they work for gamers who practice by sitting at their computers for 12 hours a day, shouldn’t they work for you, too?
  3. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Brooklyn CeramistJosephine Heilpern of Recreation Center lists the coveralls, hand moisturizers, and sponges that unite the world of hippie ceramists.
  4. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: A Pillbox That Doesn’t Rattle or Wear Down PillsBecause not everyone needs to know about your vitamins.
  5. insider goods
    What to Buy to Look Like: A Gallery AssistantThe notebooks, pens, and pants that mark you as an insider in the insular world of gallery assistants.
  6. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Overalls for Pregnant WomenThey’re comfortable, they’re fashionable, and it doesn’t matter if your shirt rides up underneath.
  7. disaster preparedness
    21 Things to Have on You When You Get Stuck on the SubwaySince we’re now commuting in an official state of emergency.
  8. recommended by experts
    Steal Your Summer Reading List From Hillary ClintonShe’s really into mystery novels.
  9. people’s choice
    The Best Backyard Pools on Amazon, According to Hyperenthusiastic ReviewersA pool for the kiddies, a pool for the whole family, and a pool for the pets.
  10. best bet
    What Is the Best Charcoal for Summer Cookouts?Cooking with this lump charcoal is about the closest you’ll get to chopping down your own tree.
  11. the best. really.
    What Are the Best Bed Sheets for Summer?Eleven interior designers, linen experts, and fabric artists talk to us about the best sheets and where to buy them.
  12. fugly week
    21 Clear-Plastic Things You Can Buy on AmazonAcrylic is the new marble.
  13. strat investigates
    Why Are Stock Tank Pools Suddenly a Thing?The darling of the summertime DIY-er.
  14. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Costumes From I Love DickWhat to wear if you’re a New York girl in Marfa, Texas.
  15. the best. really.
    14 Women Pick the Best Bathing Suits for WomenThe best one-pieces for long torsos, the best bikinis for big busts.
  16. recommended by experts
    The Best Affordable(ish) Watches to Gift This Father’s DayThe founder of exclusive watch club the RedBar Group gives us the scoop.
  17. this thing’s incredible
    The Best Bike Helmet for Adults Is Skateboard-InspiredFor Sunday Citi Bikers and daily commuters alike.
  18. moment
    The Memphis Design Movement Is Having a MomentThe ’80s aesthetic has reemerged, inspiring Greenpoint ceramicists, Supreme collaborations, and an exhibit at the Met Breuer.
  19. shopping hack
    The Best Graduation Gift Is a Vintage Pocket Watch and Here’s WhyThe secret hack to graduation watch shopping.
  20. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Home-Office ChairCome along as we find something ergonomic that doesn’t look like an exercise ball or an exoskeleton.
  21. trust me i should know
    11 People on Holistic Seasonal-Allergy Cures That Actually WorkFrom neti pots to essential oils (and one thing for allergy-prone cats).
  22. painless shopping
    Impress a Fifth-Grader With These Nicer-Looking Fidget SpinnersBecause if you’re an adult, you should have an adult fidget spinner.
  23. everything guide
    Everything You Need to Know About Buying a MattressOpen-cell foam, Hyper-Elastic Polymers, 100-day return policies: sorting through the sleep world’s latest layers of innovation — and confusion.
  24. made in japan
    45 Things Made in Japan That You Can Buy on AmazonEverything from dish towels to discontinued street-style magazines.
  25. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Beach Hat for MomWith Some for Cool Moms and Some for Non-Moms.
  26. Ask the Strategist: The Best Bike RackIt’s the size of a tangerine and can hold up to 80 pounds.
  27. strat explainer
    What Is Memphis? (And How Can I Get My Hands on It?)The ’80s design movement is back.
  28. food and kitchen
    The 7 Best Grills for Your City ApartmentWe’ve found the perfect grills for the roof, fire escape, nearby patch of grass, or wherever your summer face-stuffing may take you.
  29. food and kitchen
    The Best Wine Opener Is This Stainless-Steel Australian CorkscrewWe set out to find the perfect handheld wine opener.
  30. best bet
    The Best Fan Is Actually Not UglyWe scoured the design market to find a powerful apartment fan that won’t look hideous.
  31. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best and Least Hideous ‘Herb’ GrinderWe’ve found the best grinder.
  32. celebrity shopping
    You Can Now Buy the Robe That Prince George Wore to Meet ObamaThe British company just started shipping to the U.S.
  33. wedding checklist
    9 Wedding Invitations With a Touch of WildPainterly floral motifs are everywhere this season.
  34. summer weddings 2017
    20 Subtle Wedding Bouquets That Won’t Outshine Your DressMake an (under)statement with an arrangement of soft, muted flora: Ocean Song roses, baby-blue eucalyptus, and more.
  35. summer weddings 2017
    5 Wedding Experts Share Their Industry IntelAdvice from a gown dealer, a bridesmaid for hire, a chuppah designer, and more.
  36. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Adult Backpack, Jessa’s LipstickIt’s got room for a laptop, gym clothes, and lunch from home
  37. the best. really.
    The Best Bar-Mitzvah Gifts, According to 13-Year-Old BoysElectronics and sports memorabilia seem to be a recurring theme.
  38. this thing’s incredible
    This Danish Laptop Brush Is Surprisingly EffectiveThe most satisfying way to rid your computer of crumbs.
  39. stock up
    Now’s the Time to Hoard Crayola’s ‘Dandelion’ CrayonsThis color will soon be a collector’s item.
  40. best bet
    A Shoe Organizer That Takes Up Practically Zero SpaceWhitmor’s over-the-door shoe rack is the rare hanging option that doesn’t involve any pockets.
  41. flattering week
    The Most Flattering Clothes for Women, According to Real-life WomenFrom booty-sculpting jeans to sexy workout tops.
  42. the best. really.
    What’s the Best Rug Under $500?We even have some under $250.
  43. ask the strategist
    Ask the Strategist: The Best Trouser Socks for Women, Dakota Johnson’s JeansYou asked, we answered.
  44. bathroom accessories
    There Are All of a Sudden Lots of New Toilet FreshenersNever leave the bathroom in fear again.
  45. encounter
    96 Minutes With Late Night’s Latest Hit Comedy DuoGetting to know Desus and Mero, Viceland’s insurgents.
  46. timeline
    Why Millennial Pink Refuses to Go AwayThe color, found on sneakers, couches, book covers, toasters, and Drake, isn’t fading.
  47. best bets
    Avant-garde Menswear, Colorful Bedside Carafes, and MoreWhat’s new in New York stores.
  48. painless shopping
    Satin Sneakers You Can Still Buy, Now That Rihanna’s Are Sold OutAlternatives to the ever-elusive Fenty Puma.
  49. best of new york
    The Best of New York Home & Help 2017Where to find long-lasting dahlias, bespoke lampshades, a cheesecake engraver, and more.
  50. Best of New York
    The Best of New York Fun and Nightlife 2017Where to find grown-up dancing, Elvis impersonators, fancy fernet, and more.
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