My Favorite Things of 2025
The items I wore to death, re-bought and couldn’t stop telling everyone about this year.
I’ve always loved consuming yearly favorites videos. I think it started with my YouTube days, glued to the screen watching MissGlamorazzi talk about everything she loved circa 2012. In a space where we’re so inundated with product, I like seeing the curated, non-sponsored cut of what people actually loved enough to name it their favorite. And somehow, I’ve never done one myself, until now.
So here are the items I wore to death, re-bought and couldn’t stop telling my friends about this year.
There’s a few old faithfuls (never getting tired of the Madewell perfect vintage jeans), but this year I feel like I changed my pov on a few polarizing fashion pieces and really found what worked for my skin. Here’s the roundup:
Clothes that were on constant rotation:
Madewell Perfect Vintage Wide Leg Jeans - My favorite pair of denim for the second year in a row. Great petite and tall options too.
Sam Edelman patterned boots - The statement boots that somehow go with everything?! So much so I wrote a whole article on them in Marie Claire.
Lele Sadoughi collar - I have a few of these and wear them all the time. Most underrated accessory that will level up your wardrobe. Perfect under a sweater or dress to add a little more dimension.
Tabis - 2025 was the year I became a tabi convert and never looked back.
Silver Jenny Bird Gemma Hoops - The perfect everyday chunky earring that’s not heavy but adds sparkle.
Amazon’s best white tank top - This year I set out on a mission to find the perfect tank. I tried a bunch but this one took the cake and is under $15. I have ordered at least 5 and keep them in rotation.
Aerie Pointelle set - Despite what it may look like online, I live in loungewear and this was by far my most worn set.
Sneex - The shoe everyone loves to hate… and I love to love.
Marimekko turtlenecks - I bought these in all 3 colors and love layering them, or just pairing with jeans. Versatile but still quirky & fun. Also majorly on sale rn.
The items I kept on my bathroom counter and in my makeup bag:
10. Dr. Diamond’s Metacine Serum - A friend put me onto this about halfway through the year and I’ve been hooked ever since. I have the whole kit and love every product. It heals & renews your skin in a crazy way. After getting off birth control in September, I’m happy to report my skin has not suffered and I think this is why. Definitely splurge but well worth it (and my face would agree).
11. r.e.m. beauty Shadow - Insanely easy to use (can be used alone!) and looks gorgeous on. My favorite shade is “Muse” as a glittery everyday brown that adds an instant cool factor, and “Fembot” as an edgy iridescent that’s very Gen Z.
12. Skinfix Barrier Repair Cream - Perfect for all skin types, fragrance free and super hydrating. Always come back to this.
13. Dibs Baked Blush in shade Popstar - The blush that continues to get me compliments IRL. I’ve used this consistently for a year and still haven’t hit the bottom, so it’s great value.
14. Caudalie Vinoperfect Serum - Made my may through 4 more bottles this year (well into 35+ total bottles in my lifetime). And being featured in their campaign was a really big milestone for me in 2025!
15. Crown Affair Dry Shampoo - I’ll never go back to dry shampoo without a brush, it’s simply the best way to apply. This lets me go 5+ days in between washes.
16. Dieux Skin Air Angel Moisturizer - Best gel cream on the market. I honestly haven’t found a Dieux product I don’t love (they just get me).
17. L’oreal Infallible Setting Spray - I put this to the test at a festival and it kept my makeup perfect through humidity & heat after 12 hours. It’s now my secret weapon for events.
18. Fragrance Free Nécessaire Body Wash - I’ve emptied so many of these and keep restocking. Perfectly gentle on my eczema prone skin.
19. ILIA Bronzer - I was worried when ILIA discontinued my favorite Nightlite Bronzing Powder, but now I get it. This is creamy, and they nailed the shades. Gives the most realistic contour, and not at all orange.
20. Nécessaire Deodorant - one of the only natural deodorants that’s truly worked for me.
21. Briogeo Sculpting Cream - I didn’t use hair product for years, and this is pretty much the only product I use now. It’s the perfect final step after my everyday waves to define the curl and make it look like I just walked out of the salon (without any added volume - which is important when you have hair as thick as mine).
22. Sofie Pavitt Mandelic Clearing Serum - This may be another reason I don’t break out even after getting off birth control.
