10 Things We’re Doing Besides Fantasizing About Vacation

May 20

erica’s things

Becoming a full-blown Josie Maran devotee, thanks to her Argan Color Stick in Rosey—an A+, I’m-not-wearing-lipstick lip color.
Squealing over the return of David Brent, now with a guitar!
Making batch after batch of overnight oatmeal, which, if you ask me, is warm-weather bfast perfection. Use this Kitchen Confidante recipe as a starting point.
Stocking up on sunscreen. This Peter Thomas Roth mineral powder is a go-to.
Remembering how GD chic black sheer nylons look—ideal for in-between weather and (bonus!) sold at the drugstore.

Activating every craving imaginable while browsing Mouth, a site selling indie food products, packaged perfectly for gifting.
Admitting that half the reason I am in-the-know about anything outside of work is because I keep on top of Nora Sherman’s personal-but-still-so-servicey blog.
Not knowing whether to feel depressed or optimistic to learn that a price increase of 10 cents per garment would be enough to modernize factories like the one that collapsed in Bangladesh.
Stocking my freezer with Barry’s Tempeh after discovering it at Smorgasburg. I’m far from a vegetarian, but this stuff is delish.
Feeling inspired by Jessi Arrington’s talk on unapologetic enthusiasm—yes, it’s long, but it gave me the courage to approach Mindy Kaling when I saw her on the street this week, which makes it totally worth it.