The fun has begun, and while I wish I could clone myself at times as that lady did, instead I got to spend the day(s) gathering a lot of my favorite stylish pieces for a big show-and-tell to give you all gift ideas FOR HER (ahem…for YOU?). This gift guide is full of a lot of new beautiful things I found, many of my MVPS of 2026 that are consistent in my life, and some on my own wishlist. Listen, I can’t try them all on, nor am I an expert in fashion and beauty, so it’s mostly just stuff I love that I think is easy to wear and makes me feel good. That’s it. If you want my deep-dive testimonials on each product, stay here, but if you just want to peruse all my favorite things, head to the shop page (where there is even more). 2026 Holiday Shopping: Let’s Go!!!

Gift Ideas For Her: Fun Tops (For Holiday And Beyond)

This is an easy one for me – cool texture that works so well with silk OR denim in a T-shirt shape (so it’s easy to dress up or down). The whole vibe is one that could lean fall OR holiday, but individually each piece is pretty evergreen.

Burgundy Faux Leather Top: This is a banger for me. Dressy and cool, but so easy to wear. Also, that texture is so good, not to mention the dropped shoulder.
Midi Slip Skirt: Love this print and colorway so much. Easy to dress up and down and seasonless. The little lace trim is such a nice touch:)
Leather Tall Kitten Heel Boots: My favorite boots of the year. Comfortable, cool, not too high of a heel. The leather is so high quality.
Croc Crossbody Bag: The texture, color, and shape – all classic but with a fresh twist. It feels high-end in a cool way.

Rym Shirt: This is surprisingly comfortable and easy to wear due to the stretch (it’s not stiff at all!). This comes in other colors, too, and is really great to layer under a cardigan or jacket.

More Tops I Love:

RED BLOUSE

HANA SHIRT

Red Blouse: So beautiful! I just ordered this for the holidays. That red is so perfect, and it feels very special-occasion.
Hana Shirt: I love this shirt so much – the collar details, the colorway (indeed, it feels very me). I just suggest you size down.

GANNI PEPLUM ZIP BLOUSE

BETTER-THAN-SILK BLOUSE

Ganni Peplum Zip Blouse: The shape is so fun to wear, even with jeans going out.
Better-Than-Silk Blouse: Love the colorway (of course, ha), and that fit is so easy to wear and won’t hug or tug.

Gift Ideas For Her: Great Dresses

Little Cheetah Silk Dress: The drape, the print, and the cut are all so comfortable yet make me feel confident. This is a four-season dress for sure, but it’s silk (so it’s so soft and drapey).
Rainbow Stone Necklace: I wear this most days because it looks good with everything (add a gold chain to round it out). This one is in the colorway Dune, but there are plenty of other options.
Western Chelsea Ankle Boot: The pointy toe and chunky heel look so good under jeans but also make a long dress feel edgier.

Haleigh Pintuck Midi Dress: This is a great year-round dress. The fabric is thin and soft and falls so pretty!
The Bear Lodge Cardigan: It’s so thick and still drapey, and I can’t wear it without getting like 90 compliments – many from men, which is pretty funny.
Leather Block Heel Boot: A high-quality kick-it-around boot for the prairie. They have become one of my new staples.

More Dresses and Skirts I Love:

THE TROUSSEAU DRESS

THE FRINGE MIDI-SKIRT

ROMA MIDI DRESS

The Trousseau Dress: The details are so beautiful, and the flow and volume would be so fun to wear for special occasions.
The Fringe Midi-Skirt: Who doesn’t love a little (or a lot of fringe)?! Playful, elegant, and in black so it’s not too loud. (This is on my wish list!).
Roma Midi Dress: So timeless yet unique = a splurge-worthy party dress.

Gift Ideas For Her: Sweaters

I’m going to wear this outfit all winter!

Fair Isle Crewneck Cardigan: Perfect colors and cut. Chunky and cute and just pops so hard, in a good way. Does it get more classic than this??? So perfectly timeless.
High-Waisted Cotton Leggings: These are so comfortable I bought 5 pairs in different colors and patterns. I wear them most days, and I love how non-compression-y they are. Size up if you want extreme comfort (like you can sleep in them).
UGG® Uptowner Tall Boots: Merry Christmas to me!!! I bought these for myself and will be wrapping them under the tree. I LOVE these. They have the comfort and quality of Ugg but have a waterproof sole for stomping around in the weather, and that shearling cuff is so chic. We are going to Colorado after Christmas to ski, so I’ll be Après in these every night.
Chunky Ribbed Beanie: The perfect amount of chunky in the way that makes me feel cool and stylish.

Funnel-Neck Cardigan: The colorway of the stripe is, to me, ideal (and small, so not too bold).
Low Rise Loose Jean: Obsessed!!!!! Cool and flattering (and not too low-rise, I promise)
Comfortable Western Bootie: Western, but make it SO COMFORTABLE. Korkease FTW, forever.

Fair Isle Mockneck Sweater: This colorway is perfect!!! And a great cut that is so flattering.
Mid Rise Relaxed Flare Jeans: Tucks me in while being comfortable and has a fantastic wash.
Western Chelsea Ankle Boot: The pointy toe and chunky heel look so good under jeans. Plus, they give you western vibes without going full cowgirl, all while being pretty comfortable!

2025 Rollneck Sweater: This sweater is the perfect cool and kinda slouchy sweater but still looks put together. I love the rollneck and large roll cuffs, too. It’s roomy (by design), so size down.
Twill Baggy Barrel Cargo Pants: 10/10 on these pants. Comfortable, Cool. Great cut. I’ve been wearing them non-stop.
CashSoft Chunky Beanie: A really affordable chunky beanie in a great shade of gray (comes in red, too).
2-Eye Lug Sole Boat Shoes: I tried on many others that were itchy or rubby on the inside, so these are the softest for sure. They are lightweight and so, so comfortable.
Love Knot Slouchy Bag: So easy to throw everything (including a laptop) in here. Great color and casual vibe (but easy to dress up).

Donegal Fair Isle Sweater: So beautiful, high quality, and great for all of winter (very Après!).
Mid Rise Straight Taper Jeans: Such a cool, trendy cut that has the perfect mix of a little stretch but mostly rigid and contained.
Saltburn Knit Beanie: LOVE this. The generous proportions make your head look good (versus a really fitted one that I don’t love on me).
Italian Leather Street Sneaker: I wear these ALL THE TIME. They look great with dresses, even.

More Sweaters I Love:

FAIR ISLE SWEATER

STRIPED CASHMERE SWEATER

Fair Isle Sweater: Soft, drape-y, and thick (but not stiff). Great for fall through spring, inside or out.
Striped Cashmere Sweater: So soft, boxy in the best way, and drapes perfectly. Just how I like them.

CASHMERE OVERSIZED SWEATER

ARDEN CREWNECK SWEATER

FISHERMAN CROPPED CARDIGAN

Cashmere Oversized Sweater: It looks basic, but it’s so soft and perfectly cut. I pack this for most trips because it’s oversized and layers over easily but isn’t long (and thin enough you can still 1/2 tuck). So soft. 10/10.
The Arden Crewneck Sweater: Great dropped shoulders and roll neck, not to mention the perfect color palette. Consider sizing down. This comes in a lot of other colors now, some that feel way more “holiday” if you are into that!
Fisherman Cropped Cardigan: It was an enthusiastic “HELL YES” when I put this cardigan on. It looks extremely expensive and totally classic. I wear it all four seasons, with and without shirts underneath.

Gift Ideas For Her: Coats And Jackets

Wesley Plaid Long Coat: THIS COAT IS IT. A fantastic pattern, with big pockets, a fun hit of blue, and a great lining. This is an outfit all on its own, and I feel like it takes any basic outfit and turns it up to 11.
CashSoft Chunky Beanie: A really affordable chunky beanie in a great shade of red (I like how my face looks in chunkier beanies).
Teagan Leather Varsity Tote: I LOVE THIS. The leather + stripe is cool + elegant, and the generous proportions make it a great everyday bag or a carry-on.

Plaid Brown Jacket: An overcoat that is sooooo beautifully tailored. The colorway is stylish, while still being subtle.
Amber Geo Bandana: Beautiful silk bandana in a perfect colorway.
Handwoven Mini Shoulder Bag: Giving Clare V. for sure (but 1/3 the price). Has multiple straps for different wearings.

Robbin Jacket: A beautiful, high-quality everyday coat for three seasons. It’s even easy to layer over sweaters, and the color works so well with blues, and burgundies (and creams, greens, blacks – I love ochre so much).
Scallop Knit Triangle Scarf: New trend, and I’m here for it. This color is so good, and the edges have the cutest scallop trim.

More Coats And Jackets I Have And Love:

RELAXED DOUBLE-BREASTED BLAZER

GAIA JACKET

DENIM CHORE JACKET

Relaxed Double-Breasted Blazer: It’s lined, structured, and has the richest color (not dull) with a roomy shape that is still flattering (so it’s easy to layer under).
Gaia Jacket: This looks so luxurious and high-end (and therefore a great gift). Sign me up.
Denim Chore Jacket: It’s a fantastic cut, lightweight (for denim), and has a nice structure without being too stiff and uncomfortable. Just really easy to wear.

KEEP YOUR COOL LINER JACKET

COMFORT STRETCH TRENCH COAT

PIPPA PACKABLE PUFFER JACKET

Keep Your Cool Liner Jacket: Lightweight and for a brisk morning in the fall, it’s actually perfect.
Comfort Stretch Trench Coat: It’s just perfectly classic, not being too bulky, and drapes really well.
Packable Puffer Jacket: Easy to wear and just so cozy. Packs itself into its own pocket and comes in a lot of colors.

Gift Ideas For Her: My Favorite Jeans

BELLA STRETCH WIDE LEG JEANS

HIGH WAIST STRAIGHT LEG JEANS

Bella Stretch Wide Leg Jeans: The wash is so good. The shape and color are excellent. And for that price? Incredible.
High Waist Straight Leg Jeans: They are fantastic. Comfortable, flattering, and that perfect wash and hem length. I feel GREAT in these.

MID RISE STRAIGHT TAPER JEANS

MID RISE RELAXED FLARE JEANS

LOW RISE LOOSE JEAN

Mid Rise Straight Taper Jeans: The cut is the perfect taper that feels on trend, not dated.
Mid Rise Relaxed Flare Jeans: These are my new favorite jeans for when I want to wear some heels and feel cute.
Low Rise Loose Jean: Obsessed!!!!! Cool and flattering (and not too low-rise, I promise). Hailey Bieber designed these with the Gap, and they are flying off the shelves.

Gift Ideas For Her: Easy To Wear Pants

FAMILY CARGO PANT

BAGGY BARREL CARGO PANTS

BAGGY CARGO PARACHUTE PANT

I believe in comfortable pants, even more than a good pair of jeans (sorry, I’m 47!!). When they are good, they are good and can be dressed down or good for work. These three were my favorites of the year, hands down.

Family Cargo Pant: The best cut for that casual Sunday farmers market vibe (you know what I mean). I have them in blue and green.
Twill Baggy Barrel Cargo Pants: 10/10 on these pants. Comfortable, Cool. Great cut.
Baggy Cargo Parachute Pant: WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER. They are so lightweight but still structured enough to be really flattering (cut to give a nice gap between the legs). I love that they have pockets (great around town and for house-cleaning pants because I keep my phone in the pockets while listening to podcasts).

Gift Ideas For Her: My Favorite Boots

WESTERN CHELSEA ANKLE BOOT

THE ARCHIVAL ANKLE BOOT

COMFORTABLE WESTERN BOOTIE

Western Chelsea Ankle Boot: The pointy toe and chunky heel look so good under jeans. I wear these all the time because they edge up any outfit just enough.
The Archival Ankle Boot: Beautiful suede and sherpa lining. So cozy and chic.
Comfortable Western Bootie: Western, but make it SO COMFORTABLE. Korkease FTW, forever. These weren’t out when I did my comfortable boot roundup, or they might have won second place. I wear them with dresses, too.

TALL KITTEN HEEL BOOTS

MEDINA CHELSEA BOOT

LEATHER BLOCK HEEL BOOT

Leather Tall Kitten Heel Boots: My favorite boots of the year. Comfortable, cool, not too high of a heel. Leather is so high quality, and that color is so pretty. Please make in other colors!
Pikolinos Medina Chelsea Boot: Undeniably the most comfortable bootie with a heel I’ve ever owned. So lightweight and flexible. I wear them all of the time and think they are worth the price 100%! I can literally run in them as if they are sneakers.
Leather Block Heel Boot: A high-quality kick-it-around boot for the prairie. A bit heavier (so a heavy pack) and super long-lasting. Just extremely good quality leather.

SUEDE WATERPROOF VELMA BOOTS

CORINE OVER THE KNEE BOOT

Suede Waterproof Velma Boots: These boots are so beautiful and waterproof! So they are perfect for walking commuters and a great non-heel option in general.
Corine Over the Knee Boot: You are about to see these all over the blog. I LOVE THESE, and they make so many cute outfits. GREAT.

Gift Ideas For Her: Cool Sneakers

NEW BALANCE SNEAKERS

WOMENS ACORN TRAINER

I believe in cute, comfortable, stylish sneakers more than the next person. I have a solid inventory that makes most of my outfits work while being so comfortable.

New Balance Sneakers: I couldn’t decide between the brown and powder blue. Comfy as hell.
Womens Acorn Trainer: If you like sneakers that have a little bit of a lift, these Seavees are my favorites.

MOON SHOE ESSENTIAL SNEAKER

ITALIAN LEATHER STREET SNEAKER

Moon Shoe Essential Sneaker: I love how graphic and simple these are. It will edge up any outfit.
Low Profile Sneaker: Somehow works with everything – even dresses. I wear these all the time when I want to look casual but elevated.

JAPAN LOW TOP SNEAKER

BACK 70 ROCKET SNEAKERS

KINETIC EMBER LX SNEAKER

Japan Low Top Sneaker: Sambas are cool. In leather, they are even cooler. Somehow these go with everything.
Back 70 Rocket Sneakers: Oh man, I love these in every. single. color.
Kinetic Ember LX Sneaker: These SOREL sneakers are both cool and extremely comfortable.

Gift Ideas For Her: Purses

HOLLACE TOTE

WOVEN SHOULDER BAG

ITALIAN SUEDE SLING BAG

While I’m not a big handbag lady (yet), I like particular bags for certain nights and mostly just have my go-tos that tend to work with everything.

Hollace Tote: So versatile and comes in so many colors. I wear this almost every day (in burgundy). So easy to throw my phone and wallet in, and it’s the perfect size.
Woven Shoulder Bag: Love the woven look! It also comes in other colors, but the red and cobalt blue are SO GOOD.
Italian Suede Sling Bag: LOVE THIS. Like Clare V. but way more affordable. I have used and abused the hell out of this belt bag.

MIRANDA SUEDE SLOUCHY TOTE

TEAGAN LEATHER VARSITY TOTE

Miranda Suede Slouchy Tote: Such a great and pretty bag! It’s high-quality, fits my laptop plus everything else I need. Oh, and it has an internal pocket and zips closed. 10/10
Teagan Leather Varsity Tote: My new cool day bag when I need to schlep around a decent amount. The stripe and the leather create such a cool texture contrast.

CROC CROSSBODY BAG

HANDWOVEN MINI SHOULDER BAG

LOVE KNOT SLOUCHY BAG

Croc Crossbody Bag: The texture, color, and shape – all classic but with a fresh twist. Feels high-end in a cool way. Oh, and this has a purse within a purse – a really cute zipper pouch that has a long cross-body or shoulder strap. So it’s kinda like 2 purses in one!
Handwoven Mini Shoulder Bag: Giving Clare V. for sure (but 1/3 the price). The real thing has a richer, darker green that I love (get the real thing if it’s in your budget, but this is a fantastic version for much less, too).
Love Knot Slouchy Bag: So easy to throw everything (including a laptop) in here. Great color, casual vibe. The scale is so good, and the comfort of the strap feels so easy and nice on the shoulder.

Gift Ideas For Her: Hats and Scarves

CASHSOFT CHUNKY BEANIE

SALTBURN KNIT BEANIE

CHUNKY RIBBED BEANIE

CashSoft Chunky Beanie: A really affordable chunky beanie in a great shade of red and also gray.
Saltburn Knit Beanie: LOVE this. The generous proportions make your head look good (versus a really fitted one that I don’t love on me).
Chunky Ribbed Beanie: The perfect amount of chunky in the way that makes me feel cool and stylish.

STRIPED TRIANGLE SCARF

SCALLOP KNIT TRIANGLE SCARF

Striped Triangle Scarf: All the style without any bulk. I LOVE this new trend.
Scallop Knit Triangle Scarf: Another one, but it’s a little bigger for more warmth, and I’m here for it. These colors are so good.

100% OVERSIZED SILK SCARF

AMBER GEO BANDANA

100% Oversized Silk Scarf: The colors are so pretty (and get it on sale). I love even just putting it on my bag.
Amber Geo Bandana: Beautiful silk bandana in my dream color. Perfect for fall but not so autumn that you couldn’t wear it all year long.

Go-to Stackable (And Not Splurgy) Jewelry

I’m not a big jewels and gem lady (yet), but I love stacking, especially to dress up my more casual clothes (it works!). So now I have a decent inventory that is easy to throw on to look cool. I think all of these things look cool layered, and individually are great affordable gifts.

Whistle-Pendant Necklace: Buy this for a lady in your life to keep them safe (but still pretty). We all need more going-out whistles!
Layered Necklace Set: They did all the work for us!! These three look great together and add a little bling.
Antique-Token Charm Bracelet: A fantastic gift for any jewelry lover who likes to layer. So playful and charming (and oddly fun to wear).
Knot Bracelet: Simple and minimal on its own, fantastic in a stack.
Delicate Faux Diamond Bangle: So pretty and still affordable! Perfect to layer with chunkier bracelets.
Braided Metal Watch: Watches are back! I love layering this with more delicate bracelets.
Hinge Bracelet: Chunky without being too big. Layers fantastic with thinner bracelets and anchors the stack.
Rounded Bangle: A pretty shape and great addition to the stack while being a great minimal bracelet on its own.

More Jewelry I Love:

SEMIPRECIOUS STONE NECKLACE

RAINBOW STONE NECKLACE

I like adding one crystal or beaded stone necklace in with the gold when I want to dress it down a tiny bit. The contrast and combination of the gold + beads create the look I love.

Semiprecious Stone Necklace: I layer these daily with gold chains, and it grounds the whole collection.
Rainbow Stone Necklace: In a neutral colorway, this looks good with everything (add a gold chain to round it out). This one is in the colorway Dune.

ROUND GOLD WATCH

GOLD STRIPED LOCKET

Round Gold Watch: Yes, analog is back. Layer with bracelets for the full effect like I did.
Gold Striped Locket: I’m asking for this from Brian!! A locket, but make it striped (and cool). He was grateful for the assertive hint 🙂

Gift Ideas For Her: My Favorite Pajamas

It’s not that I take pajamas seriously; I just think they are so important to ending (and starting) your day. Like making the bed for your body. But I’m very specific and mostly wear the Gap below, but when on a girls’ trip or with Brian I might have a cuter set that is still comfortable.

Neela Pajama Top: I call these “vacation pajamas”. Perfect for couples retreats or girls’ trips because they have a little more style, pattern, and color (and still so soft)
Neela Pajama Shorts: Matching pajama shorts – size up if you don’t want them to be too fitted; I’m wearing a medium.
Australian Shearling Slipper: Such a great gift. I can’t tell the difference between these and the Ugg original.

Warning: you will search and search for this set every night and not want to get into bed unless they are on your body. So just buy yourself some backups while on sale (I recommend four matching sets). These come in shorts and different top styles, too. It’s the fabric that is magical (but the fit and drape are perfect, too).

My Favorite Pajama Top: So unbelievably comfortable, soft, thin, feels like you are wearing nothing but doesn’t get tangled.
My Favorite Pajama Bottom: Thin, doesn’t cut in, breathable. True to size (I’m wearing a small and it doesn’t cut in at all). These won my pajama review a few years ago, and I just refreshed after years of wearing.

More Pajamas I Love:

BAMBOO JERSEY PAJAMA SET

WASHABLE SILK LACE CAMI

WASHABLE SILK PAJAMA SHORTS

Bamboo Jersey Pajama Set: These are great, a little thicker and warmer than my other favorites from Gap.
Washable Silk Lace Cami: How pretty, and for silk, it’s way more affordable than its competitors.
Washable Silk Pajama Shorts: To complete the set/look. I haven’t tried them but read reviews, and they claimed it didn’t cut in (and was TTS).

Gift Ideas For Her: Bath And Body

Super-Plush Robe: I love a terry cloth robe for post-shower, but appreciate a pattern to make it more fun. Brooklinen has a ton of patterns and colors.

Mongolian Cashmere Robe: A great gift for cozy mornings and feels luxurious, while just being something so simple. Best worn over a tank (or nothing at all) so you can feel how soft it is. I’ve never had a cashmere robe before, and I believe that they can be really expensive, so this one (while still up there) might be worth the investment at a lower price point.

Gift Ideas For Her: Slippers

AUSTRALIAN SHEARLING SLIPPER

UGG TALL BOOTS

SHEEPSKIN ANKLE BOOT

Australian Shearling Slipper: Such a great gift. I can’t tell the difference between these and the Ugg original, and these are much less expensive but look and feel the same.
Ugg Tall Boots: I can’t do winter without these. I wear them mostly inside because I work from home, all day long. LOVE.
Sheepskin Ankle Boot: A great house slipper that has a nod to moccasins.

Gift Ideas For Her: My Cozy Clothes

This section ended up way bigger than I thought it would, which makes sense since I work from home in a rainy, dark part of the country (in the winter), so comfort is extremely important.

Soft Half-Zip Wedge Pullover: The perfect vintage-washed navy blue in wide-leg or sweatpants. It comes in a lot of colors and is usually on sale. Go get these!!
Milano Half-Zip Sweatshirt: I love this colorway and pattern so much. Boxy and flattering. These keep selling out (and they aren’t cheap!), but the cut and style are just so good.

Hawley Half Zip Sweatshirt: 100% worth the splurge. Double knit soft fabric that drapes perfectly. I’ve had this for years, and it has washed perfectly over and over. Feels brand new, and I often don’t even have to wear a shirt underneath it – it’s that soft.
Sunday Popover Hoodie: Viral for a reason – so soft on the inside and still lightweight. Brian has this in men’s, my kids have it in tween sizes. The inside is just so stinking soft, and it’s really lightweight so you can just wear it all day every day.

VINTAGE STYLE ZIP HOODIE

TRUMPET LONG SLEEVE TOP

Vintage Style Zip Hoodie: The perfect wash and cut for the 70s vintage vibe.
Trumpet Long Sleeve Top: Definitely more on the fashion side of sweatshirts (the shoulders and arms have a good volume) with a sportswear edge. I sized up to a medium!

Mid Rise Loose Sweatpants: Make it a set with the quarter zip. So great around the house but also for travel. Again, the vintage-washed color is perfect.
Fleece Wide Leg Pants: So soft (and on trend). Wide-leg grey pants are very in right now; ask my 11-year-old daughter!

QUICK STEP BUBBLE PANTS

HIGH-WAISTED COTTON LEGGINGS

Quick Step Bubble Pants: Flattering and so comfortable, without being just skinny.
High-Waisted Cotton Leggings: These are so comfortable I bought 5 pairs in different colors. I wear them most days, and I love how non-compression-y they are.

Gift Ideas For Her: Skin, Hair And Wellness Things I Love

Listen. I’m not a beauty influencer, so if you want someone who has tried all of the things, I’m not it. I try things out, find what works well, and I stick to it. Every now and again, new technology or a new product usurps an older one, but don’t think I’m not as much of a sucker for all the “chasing youth” influencing as everyone else. But if you want to know what I know and love, here goes.

MERIT GIFT SET

BLOW OUT BRUSH

Merit Gift Set: This just came out and was sent to me, so I tried it. I LOVE IT. I went through this and immediately bought the full-size bottles. The double cleanser feels both foamy and moisturizing, then the glow serum and night cream (which technically isn’t even out as a full size yet, which is a BUMMER). This gift set is such a good gift, y’all. Feel free to send it to me!
Blow Out Brush: A fantastic $14 blow out brush. I was influenced by this one, and it has made such a difference in my frizz during blowouts. I’ll take 3!

ANTI-FRIZZ SHAMPOO

OUAI HAIR GLOSS

BRIOGEO SCALP REVIVAL MASK

Anti-Frizz Shampoo: So great for those of us with frizzy hair.
Ouai Hair Gloss: I’ll do anything for shiny hair, and this one has really great reviews.
Briogeo Scalp Revival Mask: I have extremely dry scalp, and when I do this monthly, it clears it all away.

OUAI HAIR AND BODY MIST

NUTRAFOL HAIR SUPPLEMENT $79+

Ouai Hair and Body Mist: Marlee got this for me, and I spray it every time I leave my bathroom on my hair. Smells SO GOOD!!
Nutrafol: You’ve heard of it. It’s a commitment, and it totally works.

As far as gadgets go, there are only a couple that I’m super into. This collagen-boosting wand is easy to use (it times out when it’s over; 3 minutes has a lot of settings and feels effective). I always notice a glow (you have to use serum, and I use Medicube). It feels both topical and sub-dermal, with immediate and long-term effects.

Medicube Red Light Wand: I look glowy for hours after I do this (and so easy to use even once a day).
PDRN Collagen Gel: I go through this in 6 weeks and immediately order another. Glowy, plump skin.

DermaFlash Peach Fuzz Remover: Hands down a necessity for me in perimenopause. The peach fuzz is out of control (I blame it on the Nutrafol, lol), but no facialist will dermaplane anymore, so I had to take matters into my own hands. This makes a HUGE difference in how it looks, feels, and how moisturizer, serums, and makeup go on. It was a one-time necessary purchase for me.

GIORGIO ARMANI LUMINOUS SILK $48

MERIT CONCEALER

Armani Luminous Silk Foundation: The best foundation for those of us who need long-lasting, moist coverage that isn’t thick. I’ve been wearing it for 16 years.
Merit Concealer: Such great coverage under the eyes (and around the nose), without feeling thick.

CLINIQUE CHUBBY STICK $25

CHARLOTTE TILBURY HIGHLIGHTER

Clinique Chubby Stick: Still haven’t found anything better for everyday, easy-to-wear moisturizing lip color (no mirror needed).
Charlotte Tilbury Highlighter: Three dabs on cheekbones and one on the tip of your nose. Done.

RED LIGHT THERAPY MASK

RED LIGHT HAT $449

INFRARED SAUNA BLANKET

Red Light Therapy Mask: If you use this consistently, it makes a noticeable difference. I have started using it while I do my gratitude meditation (on the days I’m not a scrambled mess, lol).
Sauna Blanket: Listen, it’s not for everyone, but it’s such a fun hack to do while watching TV. Mood-boosting and great for heart health.
Red Light Hat: I got this in 2024 – so easy to wear while I work from home, and it really helps with my hair regrowth. Brian can wear it, too. We both like that it’s relatively discreet (I wish they took the branding off the front, and then it would just look like a hat!).
Infrared Sauna Blanket: I’ve had mine for years, and I still love it. Listen, it’s not for everyone, but it’s such a fun hack to do while watching TV. Mood-boosting and great for heart health.

MY FAVORITE WEIGHTED VEST

WIRELESS RUNNING EARBUDS

My Favorite Weighted Vest: I don’t stray from this weighted vest (there are a ton of brands, but don’t let them fool you – you don’t need more bells and whistles or to spend a lot of money). I don’t love the adjustable ones because I don’t like to lose parts, so it’s almost easier to just have two different weights…which I do:)
Wireless Running Earbuds: Stays in my ears and has such a long charge (I can binge a whole audiobook!).

My Favorite Walking Shoes

I clock a lot of miles, and my main objective is to not have to think about what I’m wearing while on the walk. So I choose comfort over performance wear, and have shoes and jackets that meet all my weather and pocket needs (while being so easy to throw on). It’s not high fashion; it’s a long-ass walk to feel good.

AIR MAX MOTO 2K SNEAKER

OUTDRY MID SHOE

Air Max Moto 2K Sneaker: Listen, they are just unbelievably comfortable for long walks (or days of house and yard work). The cushion is incredible.
Konos TRS OutDry Mid Shoe: 4 years strong! They come up high enough that I can walk through wet grass without getting my socks wet, and they keep my feet warm in the winter. 10/10

Well, that was long!!! And I have so many more things to share, but I had to call it here, and you’ll find way more over on the shop page where it’s easy to scroll, and if something catches your eye, hopefully it helps with your gift shopping this year. xx

*Photos by Kaitlin Green