J.Crew Pumps; Cute Lip Balm; Fitness Tips; Polka-Dot Pants

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, four items of note:

Best Bets Daily: J.Crew Valentina pumps (pictured)
Brooklyn Based: Not updated
DailyCandy: A chef on his favorite childhood dish
I Heart Daily: Cute summer lip balm
MUG: Help get books in NYC classrooms
Refinery29: Fitness tips from hot New Yorkers
The Skint: Not updated
Thrillist: Brunch at Bagatelle in Meatpacking
UrbanBaby Daily: DwellStudio's Soho flagship
WWWD: How to wear polka-dot pants
The Zoe Report:: Yossi Harari Leaf Pendant necklace