As we're officially in the thick of sticky, grimy summer heat, now is a good time to report that for keeping refreshed, nothing beats these citrus-scented towelettes. They're individually wrapped; stash some in your purse for when you're stuck on a subway platform, say, or running errands under the midday sun. You'll feel instantly revived—they leave you cleaner and cooler and with the faintest whiff of lemon lingering on the skin.

There's something so glamorous and vaguely tropical about an evening clutch embellished with wooden beads. Fashion news contributor Erin Wylie was the first to spot this one from Anthropologie, which is lined with silk and comes with a delicate silver chain. "This mini purse is the perfect size for a night out," she says, "and I love its vintage, Zsa Zsa Gabor vibe."

Associate fashion editor Ann Brady recently confessed to me that she makes almost-twice-weekly visits to the Cynthia Rowley boutique (in her defense, she does live right next door). So she's always obsessing over something she's seen—and the latest is this shimmery, brocade cocktail dress. Strapless and just sexy enough, the sweetly vintage-inspired piece has a clean, modern silhouette. "It's perfect for summer weddings," she says, "but it's also elegant enough to break out again during the holiday party season."

Out of nowhere, someone has invented a whole new way of listening to music on your iPod: just-launched AirDrives rest in the outer part of your ear instead of jamming into the ear canal like bud-style headphones do. The music comes through loud and clear but you can still hear the outside world as well. Imagine: You can jog without worrying about being surprised by oncoming traffic, work without fearing your boss will sneak up on you. And amazingly enough, sound doesn't leak out, so even though you can hear the outside world, they can't hear you.

There's something so cool and downtown and never-trying-too-hard about a classic gray hoodie. Most recently, we've flipped for Iron Army's version, which is as comfortable as the gym staple should be, only with a leaner, more tailored silhouette. But what really sold us is the fact that when you're in the mood for something a bit tad more special, you can simply turn the sweatshirt inside out and you've instantly got a graphic, horizontally striped layering piece.

Staff editor Jennifer Romolini was in the market for something bright and colorful to dress up her otherwise all-white bedroom, but living in a rental made her less inclined to experiment with paint or wallpaper.

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Recently, editor at large Gigi Guerra spent a couple weeks zigzagging all over the city to produce our New York Shopping Guide (you'll have to wait till our September issue hits stands at the end of this month to see the fruit of her labor). While paying a visit to Auto, a reliably cool shop in the meatpacking district, she fell in love with this Aesa necklace by Brooklyn designer Randi Mates. "Cloud-shaped charms are both a little weird and so, so pretty on a fine gold chain," she says.

Online fashion editor Violet Gaynor spotted this striped tunic by Velvet that's the perfect thing to throw in your weekend bag. It's really soft and sheer (a 50/50 blend of cotton and rayon gives it a light, slinky feel and makes it less prone to wrinkling), and looks great with flat sandals by day and peep-toe heels at night. "I plan on carrying this over to fall with wide-leg jeans and boots," Violet says, "and the removable belt makes for endless styling options, too."