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What’s the ‘Hero Piece’ in Your Closet?
Do you have a piece of clothing you always reach for, that makes you feel the most like yourself? Curious about “hero” pieces, I asked six women what they wear the most…
Shoko Tatara
Occupation: Stay-at-home mom
Lives in: Indiana
“In 2019, I needed a small bag for a formal wedding, but I didn’t want to buy something that would work only for fancy events. This crossbody bag was perfect because it doubles as a simple clutch if you remove the strap. You can also wear it higher or lower on your body, depending on your outfit. I’ve now worn it to several weddings, to run errands, even on hikes!”
Corinne Fay
Occupation: Big Undies newsletter editor and Burnt Toast producer
Lives in: New Mexico
“This Target x Reese Blutstein denim shirt is perfectly broken in and just the right amount of baggy. It can be spruced up with a gold chain or dressed down with a baseball cap. I always feel like myself when I’m wearing it — relaxed, self-possessed and utilitarian. It’s no longer available at Target, but you can find it on Poshmark and eBay.”
Alisha Ramos
Occupation: Downtime newsletter editor
Lives in: Washington, D.C.
“I got the Henri blouse by Dôen during their Hand Me Dôen secondhand sale, and I wear it all the time. The semi-sheer fabric and delicate lace gives it a floaty, ethereal vibe. As a new mom, I often default to athleisure, but I’ve found that taking time to choose an outfit that reflects my personal style is an act of self-care.”
Mya Gelber
Occupation: Law student
Lives in: Brooklyn
“This cotton midi skirt, from a Korean brand called Muarmus, carries me from summer to winter, plus all the awkward weather months in between. The double lining gives it volume and shape, so it’s a little more interesting than your average white skirt.”
Kelly Dawson
Occupation: Writer
Lives in: Los Angeles
“Like Diane Keaton’s character in Something’s Gotta Give, I love a turtleneck. This gray one was from my mother (it’s from Coldwater Creek, which is so mom), and I wear it to casual dates, bridal showers, and Zoom meetings. Remember how ’90s magazines made everyone very concerned about ‘day-to-night’ outfits? A versatile sleeveless turtleneck can actually do that.”
Joanna Goddard
Occupation: Cup of Jo and Big Salad founder
Lives in: Brooklyn
“My twin sister, who’s a doctor, scolded me a couple years ago for not wearing sunglasses and protecting my eyes. I immediately ordered a pair of Warby Parker’s Carrick frames with light-responsive frames — meaning, they darken into sunglasses as soon as I step outside. The classic shape works with every outfit, and now I don’t know how I lived without them!”
Which piece of clothing do you pull on the most? Let’s inspire each other!
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The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is at the lowest price weve seen all year
SAVE $75: The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $224 at Amazon, down from the standard price of $299. That’s a 25% discount.
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Packing up for an adventure means figuring out how to bring along a soundtrack. A trip to the cabin or a lakeside campground all deserve to be experienced with a great playlist. If you could use an upgrade before summer to get a waterproof Bluetooth speaker, check out this deal at Amazon.
As of April 22, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth speaker is on sale for $224 at Amazon, marked down from the normal price of $299. That’s a 25% discount that takes $75 off the price. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen at Amazon so far this year.
A compact speaker with a scratch-resistant aluminum shell is exactly what we should be packing on adventures. With an attached carabiner, the B&O Explore speaker is designed to clip onto your backpack when you hit the trail. Or you can utilize the rubber base to set it on a rock or even in the sand. It’s both waterproof and dustproof, adding to the durability.
Bang & Olufsen notes this model gets up to 27 hours of playtime before it needs to recharge. It weighs under 1.5 pounds, so it won’t add much bulk to your gear. It takes about two hours to recharge the Beosound Explore.
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Before summer kicks into high gear, add the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore speaker to your pack. It’s ready for any adventure you have planned.
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Get some new wrist candy with the CMF Watch Pro 2 at its lowest price ever
SAVE $39.01: As of April 22, get the CMF By Nothing Watch 2 Pro for $39.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $79. That’s a discount of 49% and the lowest price we’ve seen.
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There are tons of smartwatches on the market if you’re in need of one. But if you’re willing to look beyond the Apple Watches or Samsung devices out there, you’ll find an awesome alternative from the Nothing brand that’ll save you some serious cash. Not only is it more affordable than the competition, but it’s got everything you could want and then some. In fact, one of the models is on sale right now.
As of April 22, get the CMF By Nothing Watch 2 Pro for $39.99 at Amazon, down from its usual price of $79. That’s $39.01 off and a discount of 49%. It’s also the lowest price we’ve seen.
This affordable smartwatch not only comes in an attractive form factor, but it has just about everything you could ask for. It has your average comms tools like Bluetooth calling and gesture control, a built-in mic and speaker, contacts, message reminders, and music control. But from there, it offers a wide range of sensors and data to help you take control of your health.
It offers a portable blood oxygen saturation monitor, a heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and so much more. All of this data, including workout information, steps, and much more, can be synced across all your favorite fitness apps, including Apple Health and Google Health Connect. There are 120 sports modes to choose from, GPS positioning, and even a 3D warm-up exercise guide to help get you on your feet each day.
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With interchangeable watch straps and an attractive face, this extremely reasonable smartwatch is definitely one to rival Apple and Samsung. You’ll want to grab yours while it’s still down to the lowest price we’ve seen.
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Get Ankers 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $60 less at Amazon
SAVE 15%: As of April 22, you can get the Anker Prime 14-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 Dock for $339.99, down from $399.99, at Amazon. That’s a 15% discount or $60 savings.
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Working off a laptop is great until you realize you only have two ports and need to plug something in. If you’re hooked up to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse, you’re pretty much out of luck on the rest. Not only that, but your previously uncluttered desk will most likely look like a Best Buy exploded (a rat’s nest of cords isn’t cute or helpful for anyone getting work done).
If you literally hate mess and cords as much as I do, you need a docking station to hide all that chaos and protect your aesthetic. Right now, Anker’s Prime TB5 Docking Station is on sale for $339.99 at Amazon, down from $399.99. (That’s a $60 price cut.)
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Are you going to use all 14 ports at the exact same time? Probably not, but you’ll never have to dig through your bag for a specific adapter again. You just plug a single cable into your laptop, and the dock handles the rest. It features a Thunderbolt 5 upstream port, two Thunderbolt 5 downstream ports, two USB-C ports, three USB-A ports, SD and TF card readers, a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, an audio jack, and your choice of HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 2.1. It’s also fast enough to transfer a 150GB file in 25 seconds.
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