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 when I look back on the past few years, most things 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.
I'm a little late in the month, but better late than never! February already feels so far gone (not complaining!!).
Face Sunscreen// I used this when I was in Florida and loved it immediaely. It is almost exactly like the Natura Bisse diamond cocoon cream, if you have ever used that, but this has SPF40. It is tinted just like the regular cream and is so incredibly hydrating and gives a dewy finish. I love the regular diamond cocoon cream because of how it evens out my skintone and gives it such a clean look, so I will definitely reach for this all summer long. My code SUMMERWIND should work on this.
Skin Ointment// I ordered this in desperation. I love all things Prequel. It has worked exceptionally well on my husband's very sensitive skin, and we haven't used any product we've disliked. I especially love their face sprays. The price point is great with many things under $20, including this skin ointment. I just ordered their body lotion to compare it to the Soft Services one I love, so I will report back. This skin ointment turned out to be my saving grace this winter. My issue was that during a long stretch of subzero temperatures, my skin and the air were so dry that my skincare would sink in and evaporate within 30ish minutes. I could not keep my face hydrated like I normally do. I've never had this issue before. I was trying so many different things, and at one point just reapplying this cream (which is one of the best inexpensive skincare products, maybe ever) every hour or so. I finally realized I needed an occlusive product that would seal my skincare in... think Vaseline but better. This was actually designed to be put on your face. It contains glycerin, so it really hydrates and sinks in rather than just sitting on your skin. I have been doing my entire skincare routine, and then I seal it all in with this. I have seen some reviews of people using it as a daily moisturizer, but I personally don't think I'd like it under makeup. Anyway, this is going to be a necessity moving forward whenever I feel my skin getting dry. There are so many skincare products and ingredients out there that it is hard to keep track of them all. I love to try new things, but the older I get, the more I realize that just keeping my face hydrated at all times is as helpful as most other things.
Denim Button Down// This shirt is made from several different fabrics. I originally bought the Oxford cotton, and that is what hooked me. It's a perfectly oversized, high-quality button-down shirt that looks crisp and polished, yet laidback and effortless at the same time. The denim is high-quality and the perfect wash to pair with lots of different denim options. It's a wardrobe staple! Start with the Oxford, then the denim, and I'm eyeing the linen next! I get a size small, which is my true size, but as a reminder, they run oversized!
Collared Sweater// This cozy closet staple works from fall through spring. It's classic and simple. I find myself throwing it on as I would a sweatshirt, but also dressing it up a touch with jeans. I got my true size small, and it fits perfectly roomy.
Eye Cream// I love this eye cream. I am always skeptical about eye cream because you can just use your moisturizer under your eyes. An eye cream has to really wow me to be worth the extra expense and extra step, and I am impressed with this one. It's very hydrating and noticeably depuffs my eyes in just a few minutes. I haven't noticed anything in the way of my dark circles disappearing, but here's to hoping. I think the $24 price tag is very fair!
Chartreuse Pants// I have these pants in several colors, and they are glorified sweatpants, but no one would ever be the wiser. They look like luxurious trousers. They drape beautifully. The elastic waistband is very comfortable. They can be dressed up or down. They run true to size.
Necklace// I find it harder to style summer outfits because, given the weather, adding layers isn't really practical. In the warmer months, I'm always reaching for fun accessories like this necklace to jazz up my outfits. These necklaces come in several colors and look great on their own or stacked. My code SYDNEY20 should work.
Slippers// I got these just as we were heading into winter, so I wasn't wowed by them. But I took them to Georgia and Florida for 3 weeks and fell in love with them. They are the *perfect* pair of slippers for warmer weather. I'm thinking I'll wear these from now through October-ish. They are made of terry cotton material. The soles are rubber, so you can wear them outdoors, but they are not overly stiff; they have some nice flexibility. There are two things I love most about these slippers: they have so much arch support, and they are machine washable.
Marigold Cardigan// This cardigan is such a gem. It's perfectly fitted without being tight, it has a perfect crewneck, gorgeous covered and knotted buttons, and a gorgeous golden yellow hue. The cashmere is of great quality, too. I just love this! It runs true to size.
Eyeshadow// I want to collect several of these! Right now I have and love glaze, which is a golden neutral. They're the kind of shadow that has a shimmer/sheen without looking sparkly. You don't have to be a makeup pro to use these either. I just dust it all over my lid, and it looks great. It takes two seconds to apply. This is my first product from this brand, and I'm impressed!
Leather Bucket Bag// This bag is gorgeous quality, equal to any $1000+ designer bag. I love the shape and size. It's perfect for daily use but small enough to carry at night, too. It has a removable crossbody strap.
Earrings// The exact earrings I got are sold out, but I really love these and they look very similar to the ones I got. What I have found, through these earrings, is that .75" is the perfect size stud for me. I love that Asha has the measurements front and center. These earrings are the same size as the ones I got. They are prominent, but not over-the-top. I just love love love the size and will try to base future stud earring purchases on this sizing!
Leather Tote// I will do a full blog post on this one because I spent way too long deciding which leather tote to get. I basically wanted a leather tote to take the place of my Goyard St. Louis GM tote. I carry it all of the time and wanted to switch it up here and there. I'm so pleased with this bag. It's perfect in every way.
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