The Essential List
Laura NuyenTried and tested recommendations from people in the know, plus conversations about inspiration, creativity, discovery, travel, and more.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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The Swimwear Index
this Zara suit from 2021 was a favorite that lasted me for three years
Happy Summer! I hope everyone is spending lots of time outdoors and eating all the fruit. I’m trying my best, especially the eating all the fruit part.
I wanted to do...
The Essential List 28. Kate Greer’s Picks for a Perfect Night In
Kate Greer believes the best nights in are joyful and a little chaotic, totally inclusive, and ideally involve a popcorn toppings bar. She’s the co-founder of Cheerie Lane, a small-batch popcorn brand she started with her cousin to celebrat...
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I just got back from a solo research trip to Amsterdam and Copenhagen—part travel, part life-scouting mission. We are entertaining a move to Europe, so this was a visit to explore the neighborhoods and see what living (not just visiting) mi...
The Essential List 27. Claire Mazur and Erica Cerulo's Favorite Spring Thingies
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Claire and Erica have been in my inbox since 2014—one of the few I’ve kept up with, week after week. Their newsletter and podcast, A Thing or Two (the podcast wraps next week after a 10(!) year run), hav...
The Essential List 26. Elyse Winter’s Forever Favorites
I first came across Elyse in an interview on ’s Substack (Sarah herself was featured here in January) and I’ve been following her ever since. I love her strong sense of personal style — she knows exactly what she likes and isn’t swayed by t...
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