I round up my favorite things each month for a monthly favorites list. At the end of the year, I pull from each monthly list to create an annual favorites list. In 2025, I broke down my list into three parts: Beauty, Fashion, and Home and Misc. It's my way of keeping track of the very best things. The lists work because, looking back over the past few years, most of the items on each list are still my favorites. My only rule is that I don't repeat items from month to month or year to year, so there is no overlap.
June proved to be a slower month for discovery, as this list is pretty brief!
Digital Camera// SYDNEY7CS for 7% off! This is essentially a digital camera without a screen. It looks and feels like a disposable camera. You take the photo and move on. It's truly a 'point and shoot'. Since there is no screen, you look through the viewfinder to take a photo. To get the photos off the camera, you have to plug it into the computer, so there is certainly a digital aspect to this; however, in the moment, you can't obsess over the composition. You just take the photo and hope for the best. I love that it encourages me to be more present and less focused on capturing the perfect image. In a world where we can instantly review every photo we take, there's something fun about embracing a little uncertainty.
I actually thought this was silly when I first heard about it. Then I received one in a PR package from Tuckernuck when they launched their Nantucket Reds collection. I started to use it, and it was fun. I was just snapping away! The camera holds several hundred photos, so I upload them to my computer at the end of each month to recreate that 'anticipation' feeling of getting photos back from being developed.
It's totally unnecessary, but as someone who creates content for a living, this has been surprisingly refreshing. Not every photo needs to be content, and not every moment needs to be documented perfectly.
Body Mist// This is a new scent from S+S that they sent me to try. To be honest, I was hesitant to even sniff it because I do *not* like the smell of lilies... like the actual flower. To me, the flower is usually way too overpowering and reminds me of funerals. Anyway, do not let the scent's name deter you if you also do not like lilies! It smells AMAZING! The scent notes are: Top: Yuzu, Green Apple, Bergamot. Heart: Matcha, Bamboo, Jasmine. Base: Lily, Musk, Amber, Cedar. It smells stronger than some of the other scents (I mean that in a good way) and is so fresh and vibrant, while still allowing the warmth of musk/amber/cedar to come through. I am seriously impressed with this. Basil and Neroli are my favorites, followed by Bergamot and Hinoki, and this one might beat out Bergamot and Hinoki for 2nd place. TBD!
Dermaplane Face Razor// I've been dermaplaning at home for over 10 years. It's essentially shaving your face, which leaves your skin so soft and makes your makeup application look more flawless! I was using the inexpensive razors from Amazon, which worked well, but wow, this works so much better. It's a bit sharper, so you have to be careful, but it doesn't irritate my skin at all and takes off all the fuzz! I love their shave oil, too! The price is a lot steeper than the Amazon ones I was using, but I truly think this is worth it.
Tripod// This is the sleekest, high-quality tripod I've ever seen, and it's also the most compact. It's perfect for travel. I can easily toss it into my tote.
Pressed Setting Powder// I love this setting powder. I use a big, fluffy brush as the final step of my makeup, right around my t-zone, just to tone down the shine a touch. It works well under the eyes, too, and doesn't crease or cake.
Lipstick (in September)// This is the prettiest shade of lipstick. It's not overly pigmented, so you can use it for daytime wear, then add a little more for a bolder nighttime lip. It's subtle, and the red is pretty neutral, maybe leaning a touch on the bluer side of the spectrum. This is a satiny formula, so I like to top it with a gloss.
Cotton Bralette// I bought these on a whim, and they are as good as I thought they would be. If you are a fellow millennial, you may remember the Limited Too camisoles back in the early 2000s. This is basically the adult version of those! No padding, light support, and very comfortable. I bought a few- they go on sale here and there.
Gauze Pants// The MOST comfortable pants ever. The way they flow is beachy-chic, and they feel like you're wearing oversized sweatpants. I love the slit on either side of the leg! They look great with a striped mariner-style tee, a matching gauze button-down, or a summer sweater.
Canvas Tote// This tote looks like Rue De Verneuil, which runs around $400++, and this tote is substantially less! The quality is perfect, and I love the contrasting striped lining. There is one interior pocket. I have used it as a pool bag and as a carry-on! It fits my 16" laptop comfortably.
White Shorts// I'm not a big denim shorts gal. I don't find them all that comfortable, and I never find them flattering on my legs. These are comfortable and the most flattering I've ever tried. The quality is incredible for the price. They are completely opaque and a great, modest length. They have a high waist and the tiniest touch of stretch.
2026 Monthly Favorites:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
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