In an era of $200-plus jeans, it's all too rare to come across truly great options in the double-digit price range. Last weekend at the Levi's store senior market editor Lynette Pone stumbled on—and immediately fell in love with—their 531 style, which she was amazed to find rang in at only $58. "The fit couldn't be better," she says. "They're slim but not too tapered or too tight." Do as she did and opt for the Suzy wash, a clean, sophisticated, goes-with-anything indigo.
Special sections director Liz Kiernan is a longtime fan of luxe Parisian fashion label Antik Batik, master of the rich hippie look, though it tends to be expensive and hard to find in the States. So she was thrilled to discover their gorgeous—and massively discounted—evening bag at yoox.com. Composed of intricately beaded steel gray suede and a delicate chain strap, it's the perfect cocktail-party accessory.
Senior associate fashion editor Heather Summerville has been hunting for the perfect bed frame for nearly three years. She wanted something that's as simple as it is special and finally tracked down exactly what she was looking for at CB2. While most four-poster styles err on the side of traditional, this one is cool and contemporary without feeling too stark, looks very glamorous, and is priced so reasonably for such a large statement piece.
After years of traveling with makeup brushes crammed into my (already very jumbled) cosmetics case, I've finally decided it's time to upgrade. M Z Wallace's leopard-print pouch fits the bill perfectly. It's made of paper-thin, lightweight nylon so it won't bulk up my carry-on, and the material is stain- and water-resistant. And despite being so practical, it also looks totally jet-set and glamorous too.
"I like a punk look," confesses associate fashion editor Noria Morales, "even though it's not really my style." She likes to incorporate small doses into her pared-down, feminine aesthetic, and these pyramid-shaped stud earrings by Wendy Nichol are perfect: They're satisfyingly edgy, but scaled down and minimalist enough that anyone can pull them off.
The girls in the Lucky beauty department are maniacal about sun protection: Though the beauty closet is generally overstuffed, the sunscreen shelf is almost always empty because they force multiple bottles on every staffer going on vacation. Right now they're especially obsessed with eye cream containing SPF. The consensus is that there's no easier way to prevent fine lines and wrinkles. They don't agree, however, on which products are best. Here, their individual favorites:
Dawn Spinner, associate beauty editor: Dior HydrAction Hydra-Protective Eye Creme SPF20. "I love the fluffiness of this—plus, it has an incredible light-reflecting, dark-circle-hiding sheen so I don't even need concealer."
Cat Marnell, beauty assistant: DDF Protective Eye Cream SPF15 Plus with
CoQ-10. "My undereye area is super-sensitive, and sometimes creams actually sting when I put them on, as does any makeup remover I'm using. This one is incredibly gentle—I even apply it to my upper lids, with no irritation—and it really protects."
Cristina Mueller, senior beauty editor: Murad Essential-C Eye Cream SPF15. "This is packed with vitamin C, which is amazing for skin brightening and repairing, and it has the most silky, almost serum-like texture, which is all too rare."
After years of traveling with makeup brushes crammed into my (already very jumbled) cosmetics case, I've finally decided it's time to upgrade. M Z Wallace's leopard-print pouch fits the bill perfectly. It's made of paper-thin, lightweight nylon so it won't bulk up my carry-on, and the material is stain- and water-resistant. And despite being so practical, it also looks totally jet-set and glamorous too.
Though the season hasn't quite started, online fashion editor Violet Gaynor has already picked out her perfect fall dress. This baby-doll style by Alice + Olivia is made of soft wool jersey and comes in a range of playful primary colors. The cut is simple and straightforward (and therefore totally versatile), but details like inverted pleats and smocked banding in the back keep things interesting. Wear it with opaque tights and flats at the office, or try it with a swingy coat and peep-toe stilettos for a night out.
Associate fashion editor Ann Brady's go-to gifts for all her closest friends are these delicate Satya Jewelry pendant necklaces. Each one is hand-finished in 24-karat gold, and feature a lotus blossom motif, which is symbolic of new beginnings. A dainty cluster of stones adds a sweet bit of embellishment, as seen in this citrine version, which Ann recently bought for her best friend—and she couldn't resist picking one up for herself, too.
Fashion news contributor Erin Wylie is newly obsessed with this wide jersey belt from Anzevino & Florence. It's got a little bit of an '80s vibe to it (ruching, exposed zipper) and Erin's planning to order one to give some definition to the voluminous dresses she stocked up on this spring. "This is the perfect thing to give floaty pieces a tough, interesting edge and transition them to fall," she says.
