10 Things That Delighted Us Last Week: From Crinkle Swimsuits to Bartender-Approved Citrus Juicers

If you need a break from your home office but can’t find a portable setup to bring to a coffee shop, our tech writer Jordan McMahon uncovered a useful and elegant solution known as theLogitech Casa. The Casa — a case that comes with a wireless keyboard and trackpad that stows away inside — can be converted into a laptop stand, which supports models with screens up to 17 inches. “I rarely work on my laptop without an external monitor solely because I hate hunching over my screen, so the Casa’s lift is a welcome adjustment that makes even a cramped bistro table feel like an adequate desk for getting through an hour or two of writing,” McMahon says.

When we spoke to actressGina Gershonabout her favorite things, she told us about this handy phone case, which can double as a card case. Gershon says it’s great when she doesn’t want to carry a purse, like when she’s hiking or just running into a store. “Mine’s black with gold studs, but I’m thinking of getting another one in white,” she says.

Our senior writer Liza Corsillo tested fiveone-size-fits-most swimsuitsthis summer, and Love & Bikini’s Marbella one-piece ended up being her favorite. Also referred to as “crinkle” swimsuits, these styles feature accordion-like fabric that can stretch several times beyond their original shape, allowing them to fit “most” sizes. “I love how it ever so slightly supports my belly and bust so that I feel lifted up while still feeling like myself,” Corsillo writes. While it’s on the pricier side, she says the swimsuit is worth it for the combination of fit, durability, and comfort.

Cocktail expert and writer John deBary rounded up the essential items forstocking a bar cart, from the best jigger and cocktail strainer to some nonobvious products, like this citrus juicer. Compared to ajuicing machine, a citrus juicer like this one should provide leverage to extract as much juice as possible and that also allows oils that are released from the skin to make their way into the juice, providing an extra dimension of flavor, he explains.

Recovery is constantly on the mind of former Division I runner and Strategist writer Brenley Goertzen, whose partner Connor is a professional athlete. To help him bounce back after practice and games, Goertzen gifted Connor Hyperice’sVenom 2 Back, which she describes as “a heating pad on steroids.” The neoprene wrap swaddles your midsection and can ease muscle tension, decrease soreness, and loosen knots. (It works so well that Goertzen can’t resist borrowing it for herself most days.)

In our latest edition ofSteal My Vacation, we heard from writer Chadner Navarro, who visited Greece to celebrate his 40th birthday with ten close friends. His weeklong trip included sailing days, seaside tavernas, beach goats — and this long-sleeved T-shirt, which he says might be his favorite clothing item from his packing list. “The linen is so soft and comfortable; it drapes beautifully, too,” he explains.

If you missed last week’s edition ofThe Strategist Beauty Brief, each of our beauty writers shared their can’t-live-withoutcleansers. Our writerArielle Avilastarted using CosRc’s gel-based formula back in 2022, and she still returns to it any time her skin is breaking out or feeling dehydrated. “My skin never feels tight after washing, which isn’t the case with most other cleansers,” she says, adding that any time it’s on sale, she buys it in bulk.

In our new Best in Class post covering thebest black T-shirts for women, we named this our favorite semi-sheer baby tee. Made by Copenhagen-based brand Organic Basics, the lightweight top is ideal for layering or wearing on its own thanks to a blend of cotton and elastane. Goertzen, who’s been testing it for more than a month now, says the semi-sheer fabric is super soft and stretchy. “I regularly throw it on while lounging around at home,” she says.

Made In’s stainless-steel frying pans got the stamp of approval fromTop Chefseason-sixstarJen Carrollin our roundup of thebest induction cookware. That’s because the pans distribute heat evenly, are oven-safe up to 500°F, and have a professional-grade nonstick coating that won’t flake off or lose its slip over time. Our senior editorKiki Aranita, who’s also a professional chef, is another fan and says, “The Made In pan is my go-to for frying eggs on induction because they always turn out perfectly, with crisp and not burnt edges.”

And finally, our staff Slack channel was abuzz over the newly launched brand Gelée, which we featured in this week’s installment ofDon’t DillyDally. Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla tried several flavors but was a big fan of guava because it reminds her of the refreshing guava juice she drank as a kid.