Wanting.

I’ve never been into iPhone condoms — the sex appeal of the iPhone is its sophisticated simplicity — I like it raw. But then I saw these Lapàporter iPhone sleeves, which echo the elegance of the economy of the super-smart phone’s design: a simple sliver of skin becomes extra choice as the shape highlights a rich python…

Using.

I love that Bottega-like basketweave. Bags are a last resort for me, so this Lapàporter iPhone sleeve is great — I can slip a credit card in here for a quickie. Errand…

Hating.

We just chatted about how choice rich minimalism is, and here’s a useless bow…

Wanting.

Call it a Baracuta, a Harrington, a G9…  A James Bond jacket is a James Bond jacket is a James Bond jacket. Worn by McQueen and Sinatra, these jackets are classic menswear, and I love it in a limited-edition leather. Work it over a pencil skirt…

Wearing.

A cashmere-blend Baracuta G9 is perfect paired with a Jackie K shift dress, though it’s so hot in LA I’ve gone back to sitting at my desk in just heels…

Hating.

I never wear patterns — something about them feels too obvious. Besides that, the whole point of a G9 is its minimalism, and a fat plaid distracts…

Wanting.

Jimmyjane massage is a happy coupling of brain and body: their Contour ceramic massage stone blends Beyond Euphoric massage lotion into your skin, while the lotion’s natural plant extracts help release Beta-Endorphins…

Using.

Jimmyjane massage candles burn beautifully: there’s a line between pleasure and pain, and the candle’s hot wax deliciously drip-drops up to it…

Hating.

Or “lazing” this Beyond Massage gift set? The Beyond Message kit is actually great: three Jimmyjane massage lotions come with a palette to mix on. It just seems too complicated for when you want to wind down, curl up, and be petted…

Wanting.

The Dow Jones is a roller coaster, the dollar’s deep in debt, so stash your cash in diamonds and Rolexes. Rolexes retain their value, close to better than real estate. So I’m eying this Paul Newman Daytona. Liquidity aside, I just adore that black dial…

Wearing.

Hit up Howard Frum in Chicago if you want a great deal on a used Rolex watch. He’s got another Paul Newman Daytona like this; it’s that thin red band on the dial that makes this watch especially choice…

Hating.

A handsome watch, sure. Gold just doesn’t do well on my SPF 150-soaked skin. It’d probably look decent with nothing else on, though…

Wanting.

I love that sapphire blue of this Alstermo Bruk attache. Only issue? It’s basically a box lined in linen, so I’m not sure how my MacBook would do in there…

Using.

I finally got my Alstermo Bruk cabin case. Alstermo Bruk began before Globe Trotter luxury luggage and it’s got the same vibe, for a third of the price: handcrafted, ultra-light elegance. Alstermo Bruk’s AMO-fiber^®, the patented material their luggage is made out of, is better than I thought: it’s got a subtle, snakeskinny texture…

Hating.

Cute briefcase, but Alstermo Bruk’s best work is in their AMO-fiber^®…

Wanting.

Blomus makes great stainless steel gear. I love the bright white of this cappuccino cup, balanced by the low glow of a brushed stainless steel handle and saucer…

Using.

I finally gave up Starbucks, etc., and started French pressing coffee and loose-leaf teas. A slower morning is a better way to warm up to the day, and I like the sensuality of watching the tea brew, then kissing it in this Blomus stainless steel cup…

Hating.

That gap in the Blomus cup’s handle is awkward…

Wanting.

So this hard-case wallet is actually made of aluminum. I just love its accordion style — you’ve got a mini-filing cabinet in your pants…

Using.

I bought this stainless steel wallet months ago, and stash all my credit cards, etc., in it. Brown leather, lined in orange, it’s decent looking enough that I can carry it around without a purse (I hate holding bags, if I don’t have to)…

Hating.

A woven stainless steel wallet sounds chic in theory, and looks geek in reality.

What’s cool about this wallet, though, is that it blocks RFID transmissions, so James Bond can’t scan and steal your personal and financial information as you walk by…

Wanting.

I love Late Chocolate’s blindfold — binding your eyes opens you to trust spiked with risk, which can be as delicious as pleasure spiced with pain.

A silk tie would work as well, though…

Using.

Late Chocolate’s Pleasure Box houses flavored and enhancing rubs, in purse-ready packages.  A Late Chocolate Pleasure Box is discreet enough to lay open on your nightstand — but its results aren’t so quiet…

Hating.

Love and hate are two sides of the same coin, and I’m flipping on this Late Chocolate perfume — it’s got this thick smell, almost like chocolate liqueur and orange. If you don’t have a signature scent yet, Late Chocolate’s perfume is worth sniffing…

Wanting.

Alstermo Bruk handmakes luggage like luxury travel gear Globe Trotter — for less than half the price. Alstermo Bruk is hardly a knock-off, though: the Swedish company has been making their patented gear since 1804 (that’s 93 years pre-Globe Trotter, and 200+ years pre-Globe Trotter at J Crew)….

Using.

Perfect for stashing makeup on the bathroom counter…

Hating.

Alstermo Bruk’s appeal is in their function-meets-form elegance, not a nutty pattern…

Wanting.

Peekaboo. Buy these Kiki De Montparnasse panties (or spend $75+ any way else at KikiDM.com) and get a free gift.

Just use promocode “XXXO”…

Wearing.

Real luxury is completely inconspicuous. Like boyish, black, cashmere bloomers…

Hating.

Red lace lingerie is tough. It only works when it’s intentionally, thoroughly trashy. Otherwise, it feels cheap…