Timeless Art, the Alkaline Water We
Live By, and 13 Other Things
We’re
Talking About
In partnership with our friends at
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FLOW
“I have never been picky about water. Tap, flat, sparkling—I was pretty much fine with all of it, until I picked up a bottle of Flow. It’s a naturally alkaline water that tastes so clean. And I love how it has electrolytes and minerals, which keep me hydrated. I now joke that I would replace my blood with Flow (that is, if it were scientifically feasible). I also love the bottle, which uses a lot less plastic than almost any alternative. It’s the next best thing to bringing your own bottle.” —Sheely Taylor, associate manager, brand partnerships & marketing
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GOOD RAGS
“I love supporting local and sustainable businesses, especially in fashion because it can be such a dirty industry. When I found Back Beat Rags at a local market, I was obsessed. The sustainable brand has that California comfort and style, it’s produced locally in LA, and it uses environmentally friendly fabrics. And there’s an amazing female founder behind the brand. My absolute favorite are the organic cotton jumpsuits, perfect for any season or activity.” —Camille Sabino, manager of sourcing
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NATURAL VINO
“With dry January over, I am diving into my ritual of having a really nice glass of wine after a long day. I’ve been getting Rock Juice’s monthly subscription for a while. These natural wines hit the spot, and they have very low to no sulfur and no toxic additives. The membership is really flexible, so if I need to skip a month or add more bottles, it’s easy. I love how the service introduces me to so many natural wines from all over the world.” —Rebecca Weisbart, senior manager, data management & business intelligence
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TWO CHAINS
“I’ve lost three pairs of eyeglasses in the past few years (and I don’t even want to count the number of sunglasses), so I was so thankful when I discovered Rakas—colorful, fun frame chains. My favorite is the Camilla Confetti, which doubles as jewelry.” —Dwi Choong, business intelligence analyst
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TRANSCENDENT ART
“Nossi Bojagi is an art workshop run by former writer Ellen No, who left journalism to pursue a more tactile form of storytelling. Bojagi, or traditional Korean wrapping, was historically used to swaddle just about anything in everyday life, from babies on their mothers’ backs to boxed lunches. Its modern iteration—which No explains in her hour-long, Los Angeles–based workshop—is a greener way to gift-wrap. She teaches the bojagi wrapping style for many different shapes in vibrant, colored silks that can be used over and over again to stunning effect. Workshops are available by DM on Instagram—and you get a $10 discount if you bring your mom (No loves moms!).” —Diana Ryu, director of content operations
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ALWAYS AHEAD
“Appropriately, given the name, the Future Perfect is always one step ahead. That mantra applies to the jaw-dropping furniture as well as the views from the LA showroom, a mid-century marvel nestled in Trousdale Estates that once belonged to Elvis Presley. Make an appointment to visit during the new exhibit of never-before-seen Andy Warhol photographs, which was unveiled during Frieze week and runs until March 22.” —Noora Raj Brown, VP of communications
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The
Perfect-Hair Hat“It is snow-sleet-raining in NYC every other day or so at the moment, and my always solution is this hat from Augustine Shepherd. It’s a little oversize, so it has this chic, Dr. Zhivago air to it; people stop me in the street all the time to ask where they can get one (I have it in both navy and natural, and I alternate depending on mood/outfit). But the true genius of it is that it doesn’t give me hat hair—it’s a miracle! I trudge through the sleet and snow and emerge with my hair in perfect shape (frosted on the ends with an ice crystal or two).”
—Jean Godfrey-June, executive beauty director
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AMAZING SASHIMI
“I’m obsessed with Umeda Sushi in West Hollywood. My boyfriend and I discovered it when we made a last-minute reservation for New Year’s Eve. With a former Nobu Matsuhisa chef at the helm, the beautiful food makes for the most incredible but low-key dining experience.” —Amanda Jimenez, senior manager, brand partnerships and marketing
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GOLD STANDARD
“The Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar is my new favorite way to give my face a fresh, youthful lift. I’ve been using mine while waiting in gridlock traffic, watching Netflix on the couch, and sometimes talking on the phone with mom. It’s so relaxing for the facial muscles (especially if you’re like me and hold stress in a clenched jaw). I’ve really seen a huge difference. And my jawline looks more defined. Thank you, Jillian!” —Renee Rupcich, art director
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PRINTS CHARMING
“My eye has been on the playful, surreal prints from Christoph Niemann, the famed New Yorker cartoonist. To me, his work is everything art should be—fun, nostalgic, and a tad cerebral. His toothbrush print is a recent addition to my collection.” —Kate Galliers, creative producer and editor
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TAROT READING
“I recently sat for a tarot reading with Amanda at Oracle of Los Angeles and was blown away. The session started with her cleansing my energy, which was followed by a delicious cup of her blended herbal tea. After a detailed (and spot-on!) card reading, she helped me write a comprehensive list of my goals and sent me off with spiritual tips on how to achieve them. Her intuitive energy is insanely calming. It’s an energy-cleansing meets tarot reading, goal-setting, and life-planning—all in one.” —Christina Schwarzenegger, assistant editor
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CHARGE UP
“This convenient wireless charger allows me to put my phone down for a quick charge on the go. But even better: It has completely decluttered my nightstand. The built-in accessory tray is a perfect place for all the essentials, like my everyday jewelry, a lip balm, a hand cream, and my keys. It’s made of soft Italian leather and comes in a range of colors.” —Melissa Schoenfeld, merchandise sample coordinator
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GOLD STANDARD
“The Jillian Dempsey Gold Sculpting Bar is my new favorite way to give my face a fresh, youthful lift. I’ve been using mine while waiting in gridlock traffic, watching Netflix on the couch, and sometimes talking on the phone with mom. It’s so relaxing for the facial muscles (especially if you’re like me and hold stress in a clenched jaw). I’ve really seen a huge difference. And my jawline looks more defined. Thank you, Jillian!” —Renee Rupcich, art director
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TAROT READING
“I recently sat for a tarot reading with Amanda at Oracle of Los Angeles and was blown away. The session started with her cleansing my energy, which was followed by a delicious cup of her blended herbal tea. After a detailed (and spot-on!) card reading, she helped me write a comprehensive list of my goals and sent me off with spiritual tips on how to achieve them. Her intuitive energy is insanely calming. It’s an energy-cleansing meets tarot reading, goal-setting, and life-planning—all in one.” —Christina Schwarzenegger, assistant editor
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PRINTS CHARMING
“My eye has been on the playful, surreal prints from Christoph Niemann, the famed New Yorker cartoonist. To me, his work is everything art should be—fun, nostalgic, and a tad cerebral. His toothbrush print is a recent addition to my collection.” —Kate Galliers, creative producer and editor
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CHARGE UP
“This convenient wireless charger allows me to put my phone down for a quick charge on the go. But even better: It has completely decluttered my nightstand. The built-in accessory tray is a perfect place for all the essentials, like my everyday jewelry, a lip balm, a hand cream, and my keys. It’s made of soft Italian leather and comes in a range of colors.” —Melissa Schoenfeld, merchandise sample coordinator
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BUILDING FEASTS
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“One of my favorite things about handling the programming for our goop stores and pop-ups is getting to know the unique culture of each city. We really work to understand the customers and create events that celebrate the varying personalities. When we opened goop London, it was a dream. English culture has so many cool characteristics—and this month I am thrilled that we are cohosting a supper club with the amazing Building Feasts. Cofounders Hanna Geller Goldsmith and Jeremy Coleman really know how to build community with their quintessentially London supper club dinners.” —Leila Benirschke, retail events and marketing manager
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BREAKING BREAD
“When my husband and I were planning a recent trip to Seattle, our main goal was to take advantage of being in oyster territory during peak oyster season. But surprisingly, our most memorable meal was at an unassuming Caribbean restaurant named Bongos. It serves up meltingly tender braised pork and beef, spicy grilled jerk chicken, plantains, tangy slaw, and rice and beans—all on paper plates. Those tropical flavors were so bright and dynamic that we nearly forgot it was cloudy and cold outside.” —Caitlin O’Malley, food editor
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IN THE MIX
“I’ve been loving my Vitamix Personal Cup and Adapter (plus the Vitamix Blender, which is sold separately and, of course, required). I drink green smoothies religiously and only recently found out about this personal adapter. It streamlines my cleanup process, which gets me out of the door so much faster. An efficient, easy, quick way to sneak in some fruit and vegetable throughout the day.”
—David Le, research scientist
