The farmers market is finally worth the detour again. Cherries, early stone fruits, basil that takes me back to summer in Italy: May is the time when the season stops teasing and starts delivering. I’m spending more time outside, keeping meals simple, and feeling that familiar pull toward everything lighter: food, routines, get dressed in the morning.
This month’s editor’s picks are rooted in that sentiment. Warm-weather pieces we’re actually looking for, beauty and wellness finds that support the low-maintenance sunny vibe we’re all looking for right now, and some home essentials that make the most of being outside. Simple, thoughtful and ready for the future.
Fashion
Jeans of the season
Everyone wears white jeans when it’s hot, but these feel like a cooler, more elevated alternative. The cylindrical shape goes with everything and is very flattering with sandals and a t-shirt. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
The softest staple
If you are going to treat yourself to one thing this month, make this sweater. 100% cashmere, slightly boxy, incredibly lightweight: the kind of piece that makes everything else in your wardrobe look more refined. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Jenny Kayne
The day and night bag
This bag has been my constant companion since sunrise: farmers’ markets, long dinners, and the kind of days that stretch later and leave room for spontaneity. Somehow it looks even better with a little wear, making it a classic that I plan to wear for years to come. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Sesame seeds
My slow morning set
My love affair with Negative continues, and their new Slink collection is exactly why. I had the bralette, tank top bodysuitAnd draped pants all in Espresso and I wear them together as a set – for slow mornings, Pilates and everything in between. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Frames without failure
I replaced these in turtle so many times I lost count, and just added black so I could wear them every day, no exceptions. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Parker Warby
Summer pants
I’m going to Portugal for a few weeks, and these are the only linen pants put it in my suitcase. They’re easy, breathable, and work in one way or another for everything: beach mornings, long lunches, travel days, sandal dinners… truly the ideal summer pants you’ll end up living in all season. — Anna Decker, Social Media and E-Commerce Manager
J. Crew
The leggings that finally got the right Petite fit
I’m not someone who cared much about activewear, until I started caring a lot about it. Two pairs of Elite Eleven have officially earned a spot in my regular rotation. THE Airey Petite Leggings: ultra-lightweight, stretchy like a second skin and a petite fit that actually hits at the ankle instead of bunching up at the calf (a personal win). THE Soléa Petite Leggings are the opposite energy: gentle compression, sculpted without being restrictive, and the furthest thing from transparent (if you sweat like me, you know how important that is). I grab the Airey when I want to forget I’m wearing leggings. I use Soléa when I need it to work harder. Next on my list: Will have Micro shorts for hot yoga, because I need something that keeps me cool while I’m literally sweating on my mat.
Raised Tote Bag
I’m spending the next couple of months in London and just upgraded my very basic tote bag from home with a Longchamp Le Pliage bag. I’m so happy with it! It’s a classic bag that feels a little higher than a regular tote, and I love walking around town with it. Not to mention it looks adorable with a bag charm or two! — Kristen Gslowly, Design Editor
Longchamp
Home
Essential exterior entry
The best way to keep a house clean is to stop dirt before it gets in. This is why I put these outside every door of our beach house. The performance weave means they can live outside and I can throw them in the washer whenever they need a refresh. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
The everyday entertaining drink
We have just restocked our handmade glassware from Oaxaca, designed to be the glass you are looking for, whether for a dinner party or a Tuesday evening on the terrace. People will ask where you got them, they are so special. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Zuma House
My new favorite mug
I searched this cup every morning, and it has become part of my routine. The shape, the weight, the feel in your hands: it just makes the first cup of coffee a little more grounding and that much more special. — Anna Decker, Head of Social Media and E-Commerce
Casa Zuma x Limor Pinz
Honey with benefits
I searched Beekeeper’s Naturals Superfood Honey non-stop lately (like twice a day!). I’ll spoon it into bowls of Greek yogurt, eat a spoonful before a workout for a quick energy boost, or stir it into afternoon tea. It’s one of those underrated pantry staples that looks both delicious and functional. It’s packed with benefits beyond your average honey, making it an easy everyday upgrade! —Edie Horstman, Wellness Editor
Natural products from the beekeeper
A yogurt not your base
I found one my new favorite sweet treats, and they come in the cutest little clay pot. This whole milk yogurt is sweet, creamy and so delicious. As someone who can consume a few tubs of basic 0% fat Greek yogurt every week (hello, protein goals), tasting the difference for a sweet and creamy whole milk yogurt is actually wild, and an afternoon bowl of La Fermière with fruit and granola has become my favorite afternoon sweet treat for something healthy AND delicious. My current favorite flavors are vanilla bean and orange blossom honey, but they are all SO good. — Suruchi Avasthi, food editor + photographer
Among the farmers
Family Travel Favorites
I’m going to Australia with my family this month and I’m so excited to bring this camera. It’s a digital camera, but it looks like a disposable device: no screen, so you can fully experience the moment. It’s especially fun to let my kids use it, then plug it in later and see what caught their attention! And I like the warm and nostalgic side of the photos. — Brittany Chatburn, Director of Content Marketing
Camp snapshot
Beauty and well-being
Morning Greens Time
Summer is the time when I check what I’m actually doing versus what I think I should be doing, and my morning AG1 habit makes the difference every time. I consider it a daily foundation for my health in the simplest way possible. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Confidence Supplement Trio
My most trusted supplement source. This month I added a subscription for their Omega-3 (the only one I have ever taken on an empty stomach and without a fishy taste) alongside synbiotic And stress support. These are the three I am committed to in my current season. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Hydrated Skin Duo
A shortcut to the summer skin I’m always looking for: plump, glowing, and hydrated without the 12-step routine. Pure Radiance Oil continues the night, and the Lipid lip oil he accompanies me everywhere. — Camille Styles, editor-in-chief
Real botanicals
Must-have makeup
I tried what looks like each eyebrow gel on the market and I always end up disappointed, but this one finally locked me in. It gives that fluffy, lifted look without becoming crunchy or overcooked. Proof that we should all demand more from our makeup, because some brands (e.g. Rare Beauty) deliver. — Anna Decker, Social Media and Ecommerce Manager
My Understated Summer Favorites
I’m a sober and grateful girl, and while I could wax poetic about the gifts of recovery (closer relationships, radical honesty, the ability to remember the night), what I really want to talk about is the functional mood enhancement I’ve found that makes social situations effortless without a drop of alcohol involved.
Enter: Alice MusParty Trick rooms. It’s a nootropic chocolate (!!) formulated with adaptogens and mood-boosting favorites like cordyceps, kanna, and mucuna pruriens that work on your serotonin, dopamine, and GABA receptors to deliver a true social uplift. Calm confidence, lowered inhibitions, that “let’s talk to everyone” energy. Oh, and there are glowing stones in it, because why not? No hangovers. HAS no regrets. Just vibrations.
For the reduced version of this I searched Apothekary’s Rosé-Tinted Glasses. Herbal drops with Lion’s Mane and Schisandra Berry bring clarity, calm and refreshed mood – dewy energy without the morning headaches. I take it on quiet afternoons when I want to feel present without feeling flat. — Isabelle Eyman, editorial strategist
Apothecary
Alice
Permanent purse clip
I recently joined the hand cream club that’s constantly in my bag, so I’ve been trying lots of different ones to find my favorites. This means a lotion with a creamy and soft texture, and also a pleasant scent. This one from Grown Alchemist now has a permanent place in my work bag for its hydrating texture and subtle scent. — Suruchi Avasthi, food editor + photographer
Adult Alchemist
My summer page turners
The Windsor affair by Mélanie Benjamin comes out June 26, and I need EVERYONE to mark their calendars. I’m not necessarily obsessed with royalty – although I would absolutely devour Meghan Markle’s Netflix show, zero shame – but this book won me over. It is a fictional account of the abdication of Edward VIII, told from the perspectives of two women who could not be more different: Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future queen, and Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who upended the monarchy. What begins with mutual hatred ends with something much more complicated and much more human. It taught me something real about empathy, about what happens when you understand someone enough to let go of your resentment toward them. I finished it feeling lighter, and I hope you do too.
All the Feelings: How to Stay Human in the Digital World by Pamela Pavliscak is the book I didn’t know I needed until I was 50 pages in and constantly talking about it to my friends. The argument: It’s not how much time you spend online that shapes your emotional life, but how you engage. According to her, digital detoxes are essentially a yo-yo diet for your nervous system. (Trust me when I say I was shaken after hearing this.) What actually works is more interesting and much more achievable. A must-read for anyone who’s ever felt vaguely bad after scrolling but can’t really explain why. Available June 9. — Isabelle Eyman, editorial strategist
Hair that actually deserves a compliment
I let my hair grow super long, and I’m committed to air drying this summer, even though my hair takes about five hours to dry completely, and I’ve had more Zoom calls with wet hair than I care to admit. (No shame!) The Oli G Aqualush Peptide Fiber Mask has become my secret weapon to make this choice… less chaotic. I apply it before hot yoga in a slicked back bun, then shower with cold water and let my hair air dry for the day. The result is a sparkle that makes people wonder what I do differently. For anyone in the age of air drying, this is the right decision. — Isabelle Eyman, editorial strategist
The serum I prefer not to share
I’m in my “get my finances straight” era, moving from a chaotic twenties to an early thirties. So I’m intentional about where the money goes. I gave up travel and Botox (from three times a year to once), and relied heavily on skincare that actually does something. THE Alchemy Serum Farmacie Française firmly falls into this category. The short version: retinol results, without redness or flaking. My skin is more beautiful and its application has become one of my favorite moments of the day. That says it all. — Isabelle Eyman, editorial strategist
French pharmacy
Sunscreen focused on skin care
I’ve been a big Bask girl since their first release, and I return to it every summer when it’s time to double up on my sunscreen application (note: every time I put it in my pool bag or take it to the beach, it instantly becomes a joint favorite – the texture is simply unbeatable). So I couldn’t wait to try the new SPF Serumwhich promised even lighter protection for my face. It really makes sunscreen feel like skincare and reapplication feels like a ritual. — Langa Chinyoka, beauty editor
Lounging
Savior of stressed skin
My skin has been reactive lately (weather? travel? stress? all of the above?) and I always scale back my routine when I break out. The serum I always keep in rotation: this no-fuss, no-filler botanical serum. I love the natural ingredient list which is full of proven anti-inflammatory ingredients like blue tansy and manuka honey (this brand also makes the best manuka honey!). It’s rich in all the things my skin responds to and smells like spring. Absolute victory. — Langa Chinyoka, beauty editor
Activist
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