After DIY extraordinaire Kate Albrecht, a.k.a. Mr. Kate, used one of the one-of-a-kind silicone monstrosities during a shoot, I knew I had to have one. It’s like talking on meringue.

Available at misterkate.com, $68.

Tie-dye is having a(nother) moment. Merrick’s jacket helps seal the deal. Plus, I like that it’s dyed by a design assistant named Fonzi.

Available at heidimerrick.com, $595.

I love a good portmanteau. This one tastes like hot chocolate and has the benefits of coffee (energy, easy to brew) without the ill effects (caffeine addiction, yellow teeth).

Available at drinkchoffy.com, $15.

I discovered illustrator Gemma Correll when I bought her Pugs Not Drugs T-shirt years ago. The comics in her zine perfectly pinpoint the trivialities of being a modern woman. (“Should I shave my legs or wear opaque tights?” Exactly.)

Available at buyolympia.com, $5.

This is the lipstick version of the jeans in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. In other words, the shade looks good on everyone.

Available at juliehewett.net, $24.

Our seriously fashionable New York editor, Jordan, turned me on to these funky sandals. They look a little like decked-out Birkenstocks, but don’t worry: I will neither hike nor wear socks with them.

Available at bergdorfgoodman.com, $525.

I am that person who posts nearly every meal, sunset, and dog to Instagram (@itslaurentime). The next obvious step? Printing my photos (I chose Polaroid-style mini prints) for a collage on my bedroom wall.

Available at printstagr.am, prices vary.

I like to channel my dad’s early ’90s Hawaiian-shirt phase whenever possible. The top by New York-based designer Whitney Pozgay is a modern, feminine take on Weekend at Bernie’s attire.

Available at stevenalan.com, $198.

Simon Rich has a rich imagination. Get it? Luckily, the former SNL writer is much (read: a million times) funnier than I am. His latest book is a collection of stories about love and other absurdities.

Available at amazon.com, $11.

We rescued our dog, Jack Timmy Lumsden, about a year ago, and he’s the love of my life. He’s smarter than I am and much more stylish. If he were a human, he’d be dating Jennifer Lawrence. That’s how cool he is.

To rescue a sheltie in the tristate area, go to tristatesheltierescue.org.

I’ve tried every salve under the sun. S.W. Basics’s all-natural ingredients prevent my lips from chapping. It’s as simple as that.

Available at swbasicsofbk.com, $4.

Whoever said it’s easy being green (Kermit) didn’t know about my plant-killing tendencies. I figure if I start small — wine cork size, to be exact — with plants that require minimal attention, I might have a chance.

Available at etsy.com, $16.

Sometimes you just like a dress, and there’s not much more to say about it besides “I want it” and “Will you buy it for me?”

Available at laurenmoffatt.net, $398.

I first got this in a Glossybox, and now I’m addicted to it. It absorbs quickly and gives me a glow.

Available at sephora.com, $48.

I have a dream that one day Scott Schuman will see me on the street and call me the “best-dressed woman on earth” then base a book on me. These shoes give me hope.

Available at shopbird.com, $565.

Comedian Julie Klausner always says exactly what I would say if I were as smart and funny as she is. She has entertaining guests (John Mulaney, Carrie Brownstein, Ted Leo) and loves critters as much as I do.

Available at howwasyourweek.libsyn.com or itunes.com, free.

My hair is thin and fine. Stylist Julie Dickson recommends this shampoo, which prevents hair loss and breakage.

Available at baroness.com, $17.

Imagine the love child of St. Vincent and Antony and the Johnsons, and you’ve got singer/songwriter Shara Worden. Her voice is hypnotic; her album is ideal background music for a sophisticated dinner party. For a small taste before you buy the record, check out a Take Away Show.

Available on itunes.com, $10.

It reminds me of a lunch bag, except it’s metallic and leather. I wish it had fruit snacks and a Lunchables inside instead of my wallet, but that’s part of growing up, I guess.

Available at marieturnor.com, $185.

Here’s proof I’ll put a bird on just about anything. Wink, wink (gross, sorry).

Available at journelle.com, $85.

I produce videos for a living; wearing a little tribute to photography around my neck seems fitting.

Available at verameat.com, $80.

My mom is a big-time quilter, so I send her one of these postcards every month. If you don’t know the story of the Gee’s Bend quilts, google it immediately. The quilts are supremely beautiful.

Available at barnesandnoble.com, $6 for 30.

Nutritionist Kimberly Snyder is my idol. She recommends I take these multivitamins on days when I can’t make her glowing green smoothie (sigh, most of them). They’re packed with probiotics and are easily absorbed by the body — and give me peace of mind on Dorito days and PBR nights.

Available at luckyvitamin.com, $50.

Mélanie Laurent’s character in Beginners wore a similar robe, and I want to wear everything she wore in that movie. Basically, I just want to be Mélanie Laurent.

Available at anthropologie.com, $128.

Jordan Catalano can hang out in the boiler room by himself. The curly-haired kid riding his bike in circles outside Angela’s house always had my heart. Guaranteed high fives from strangers when you wear it.

Available at zazzle.com, $23.

Filmmaker Michael Apted began documenting the lives of fourteen 7-year-old Brits in 1964; he’s followed up with them every seven years since. They subjects are now 56, and even the trailer for 56 Up makes me cry.

To check showtimes and watch the trailer, go to firstrunfeatures.com.