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17 Extremely Practical Recommendations For Summertime

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Erika Veurink
Jun 16, 2026
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Writing these letters feels like being in my zone of genius. Reading your comments, getting your extremely practical recs in return—well it’s just the best. Today’s letter is seasonal! These recommendations are loosely inspired by summer in the city from a self-professed winter girl…

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3 months ago · 71 likes · 7 comments · Erika Veurink

A train without AC can and WILL find you. Be prepared with a mini fan that also mists you and won’t take up valuable purse space. This is like an umbrella. Buy the nice version or you’ll keep buying cheap ones that break.

Speaking of purses, my favorite hack for not losing my phone/staying off it while I’m out and about is zipping it in the bag’s internal pocket. I understand how simple this sounds. You try it for a week and get back to me!

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