I share a lot of different things on my blog and Instagram…but, not everything can be my very favorite. Here are my top 10 favorite purchases from the year!
I love sharing my favorite things, and also reading about other’s favorite things. I’ve shared my top purchases of the year for the last few years. Here’s a list of the best things I bought and used this year. Hopefully, you’ll try and love these in the new year!
1. Powder for face setting. This has become my holy grail makeup product! It’s a translucent powder and it keeps my makeup on all day long. I put it on after my foundation, and then again after my contour. I’ve had for almost six months and the bottle is still almost full, so it’ll last for AGES. It’s only $14 for a bottle, so definitely worth it! Also I’ve heard that the one on Amazon is a knock off and doesn’t work, so don’t get it on Amazon!
2. Way high jeans in mid indigo. I got my first pair of way high jeans in 2023, and then got this second pair this year and they have become my most worn jeans! They are SO comfortable and soft, and just a great mid-rinse pair that I reach for all the time. I wear mine at least once per week, often more than that. I get my normal size 26 and I have the middle length, but they come in a petite length and a tall length!
3. Volo Hair Towel. I got this as a gift at Christmas last year and it has been a complete game changer for hair wash day! It has cut my hair dry time in half — it’s so soft and just soaks up all the water from my hair without damaging or making it frizzy. I also love the little loop on the back so you can tuck in the end when it’s on your head so it stays in place. Genius!
4. Blush from iconic London. I’ve had a few favorite blushes over the years, but this is my very favorite! It’s a perfect coral color that still looks super natural. I use the color mimosa. It also has highlighter mixed in, so you get color and a glow when you apply!
5. Triple travel charger. I bought this a few months ago when we were traveling a ton, and it’s the best little device ever! It charges your phone, watch, and headphones all at once, and then folds up super small to be easily packable. I have Raycon Earbuds, and it works perfectly with that, even though the icon shows AirPods.
6. Andar Wristlet wallet. I asked for this for Christmas last year, and my husband gave it to me. I absolutely LOVE it. It’s super convenient to have my keys and my wallet together (no digging through the bag for either of them), plus the wristlet loop makes it easy to carry around. It comes in a ton of colors too!
7. Aerie sweatshirt. I’ve shared this so many times over on instagram – this is the cutest oversized pullover that I reach for over and over when I’m in the mood for a casual outfit. It looks so cute with leggings or slim jeans, and also is great as pajamas! I’ve you’re a loungewear girlie, you need this sweatshirt in your life.
8. Miranda frye jewelry – bracelets and earrings. I hadn’t heard of Miranda Frye til last year, but this year I’ve become obsessed with this brand. Their jewelry is classic and so chic, and super well made. I’ve been wearing these earrings almost everyday for like six months! These are my favorite bracelets – WAVERLY CUFF, MF CUFF, and GIA CUFF, and I wear these stacked with my watch every day.
9. Coated Jeans. I love a coated jean, especially in the fall and winter, as an option for a dressier pant. I found this pair from Kut from the Kloth and instantly fell in love with them. They’re buttery soft, so comfortable, and are great for dressing up or down. I have a few outfit ideas with them right here!
10. Sam Edelman Sneakers. These were sort of an impulse buy at the end of the summer, but they immediately became one of my most worn and most comfortable sneakers. They are so comfy right out of the box, and are a fun statement with the black and white, but still neutral enough to wear with a ton of things.
A few bonus favorite products from the girls on my team
Laura
- Goop Scalp Scrub—I have tried and tried to find a dupe of this to no avail. It is well worth the $55. I use it about once a week, and my hair feels and smells SO clean and good afterward. I cannot recommend it enough and I have gotten every person hooked on it!
- Katie Waltman Necklace—My friends and I jokingly call this the sisterhood of the traveling necklace. It is the most PERFECT piece. I saw it on my sister and fell in love. My mom gave it to me for my birthday, and I gave it to my mom for her birthday. My two best friends immediately purchased it as soon as they saw me with it on. Trust me, it is SO GOOD!
Kristy
- Weighted Vest – I bought this a few months ago and I am loving it! I am in my mid forties and I have realized that I really need to start taking better care of myself. One of the things I have read about is that muscle is the key to helping menopause and making sure I have strong bones for years to come. So, I am only a few months in on wearing this while walking but I am really loving it! I think I will up the weight starting in January, but for now it has been a great start!
- Kendra Scott Gold Earrings– I took my daughter for her birthday month to Kendra Scott and got these earrings. I literally wore them everyday for the next six months after. Then, I took them out and lost one. So, I went and bought another pair. I have never loved a basic earring as much as I have loved these. I can sleep in them, shower in them and even wore them for a week at Lake Powell this summer! Love them!
Shelby
- Summer Fridays Lip Butter: Everyone has probably heard of this and I honestly did not want it to be as good as everyone says since it’s a bit pricier for a lip balm, but I got it as a gift this summer and I’m OBSESSED. I use it multiple times a day- it feels so good and is such a nice color.
- Light Wash Pacsun Jeans: Merrick shared these jeans in a round up earlier this year and they quickly became one of my most worn jeans. They’re so comfortable, hold their shape well, and make for such a cute casual look. Plus they’re almost always on sale- when I last checked they were on sale for less than $30!
Mary
- Donna Karen New York Cashmere Mist Deodorant – I bought this during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because I was so curious why people were raving about a higher price point deodorant. Um, it is seriously worth every penny, and putting it in on has quickly become one of my favorite simple pleasures every morning. It smells so FRESH and AMAZING and the delightful fragrance is just as strong when I’m hopping into bed at night. I’m obsessed!
- Elemis Superfood Glow Primer Moisturizer – I started using this at the beginning of the summer and haven’t stopped since. It gives just enough of a subtle glow that I don’t have to use anything else on my face for an everyday natural look. I start with this moisturizer, add this glow primer, finish with this sunscreen and I am good to go.
Courtney
- Jo Malone Perfume—I am really sensitive to smells and lots of perfumes/candles are too strong often give me a headache. This Orange Blossom perfume from Jo Malone has been a FAVORITE for me this year. It’s light and airy, sophisticated, but fresh. I love it every single time I wear it.
- Mighty Patch—I’m expecting our third baby in the spring and every time I’m pregnant/postpartum my skin goes crazy! This mighty patch pimple patches have seriously SAVED me this year. If I feel a blemish coming on I throw one on overnight and it makes such a difference! I’m a believer!
I adore every one of these suggestions! Hearing about products that truly deliver is fantastic. I’m fascinated by the Jo Malone Orange Escape Road Blossom—ideal for sensitive noses—and the Goop Scalp Scrub sounds amazing! Thank you for sharing your preferences, and congrats on your expanding family!