may picks.

april showers bring a material girl memoir, a bold bracelet and some earthy inspiration. take time to smell the flowers with these may picks:

cause celebre.
channel your inner brangelina and do your part for humanity at fashion for darfur ($150, VIP admission). start with a three-course dinner at vinalia, followed by a fashion show at felt. proceeds benefit oxfam america and the massachusetts coalition to save darfur. may 15. 533 washington street. at rosedale. 617.350.5555. www.going.com


into the woods.
the newest scent for spring will bring all the boys to the yard with the jo malone kohdo wood collection. packaged as two fragrances, the first (lotus blossom & water lily) is light and floral with notes of madarin and lotus blossom. the second (dark amber & ginger lily) is a seductive small of cardamom and orchid that will have him taking deep breaths of you. available at neiman marcus. 5 copley place. near huntington. 617.536.3660. www.neimamarcus.com


in the navy.
let your warm weather wardrobe set sail with a pair of habitual cadet crop jeans ($210). the gold button detail is very jackie, circa her kennedy cape compound days. the dark wash denim anchors a bright tank and bold accessories. dress up a plain white T. they're your booty's perfect mate. available at pure blu jeans. 1309 beacon street. between warren and paulson. 617.566.0800.


outside in.
even the anti-outdoorsy type will appreciate the clean lines of the pine bough pillow in choco linen ($185). it's block-printed by hand and filled with comfy down feathers. add this soft, rich-colored accent to your living room and turn into a total tree hugger. available at hudson. 312 shawmut avenue. at union park. 617.292.0900. www.hudsonboston.com


what you wear.
autobiography of a wardrobe ($20) is the story of a woman (and a generation) told by her most valued companion: her clothes. journalist-turned-author elizabeth kendall brings you 1960s saddle shoes to marimekko shift dresses. and a touching life story in the process. the clothes don't make the woman, but they sure make for a great read. available at trident booksellers. 338 newbury street. near hereford. 617.267.8688. www.tridentbookscafe.com


off the cuff.
the lazy days of summer are upon you, so lose your watch and replace it with the mahri jewelry sterling silver cuff with chalcedony stones ($1,385). the lavender-toned stones have a mood ring feel to them, adding the perfect amount of flower child power to this simple, handmade piece. 215 newbury street. between exeter and fairfield. 617.437.0110. www.mahrijewelry.com