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Originally from Tucson, the New York City–based author writes about fashion, fame, technology, the performance of life, and other plagues of relevance-seeking modernity. She has written four books, including Surveys, Sleeveless, Artless, and the just published Grand Rapids, a novel set in early-2000s Michigan, where the narrator lives with her rich Christian aunt, works at a nursing home, and falls in love with her best girlfriend. Stagg also has a Substack called Selling Out. Her picks for of-the-moment style include a Lemaire skirt, a bottle of Pimm’s, Astier de Villatte incense, and a pair of Burberry Check slides
Photo: James Emmerman

Lemaire

$405

Taupe Underwear Suspenders Miniskirt

“My latest purchase; let’s see if I wear it in public.”

Ouai

$32

Curl Crème

“So far, the best at keeping my curls smooth in a messy way.”

Tan-Luxe

$48

The Water Hydrating Self Tan Water

“Use very sparingly in concert with a natural tan if possible.”

K18

$75

Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask

Unfortunately, my hair now needs this to survive.”

Sherwood Anderson

$10

Winesburg, Ohio

“Gorgeous vignettes by a man who was driven to write by a nervous breakdown.”

Pimm’s

$32.99

No. 1 Liqueur

“With soda and cucumbers, a casual, crowd-pleasing cocktail.”

Astier de Villatte

$60

Tucson Incense

“Cannot resist an incense named after my hometown.”

Thomas Reece

$90

Covered Lidded Dish

“I use a similar Thomas Reece stoneware casserole dish as a fruit bowl.”

Sportmax

$344

Stiria Long-Sleeve Dress

“Am a sucker for the literal hidden gem on (and perfect fit of) Sportmax clothing.”

Burberry

$690

Mews Check Slides

“These with my matching bikini, or jeans.”


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