Connie Wang, senior global editor

To give: "Nathan's a music whiz, and I'm a music appreciator, at best. One of my favorite things is listening to tracks with him and learning about different genres, artists, and Twitter beefs. These headphone splitters will let us share during long subway rides."
Kikkerland Headphone Splitter, $12, available at Kikkerland.

To get: "I've mentioned before how my sensitive nose can't handle perfume, but I can wear a subtle hair fragrance. I got a sample of Shu Uemura's Essence Absolue and have been meting out trial vial drop by drop so it'll last, it's that delicious. And since the scent is so light, the only people that can enjoy it are myself and anyone close enough to sniff my hair (a.k.a., my boyfriend and fellow morning commuters)."
Shu Uemura Essence Absolue Oil, $68, available at Shu Uemura.