Holiday Fashion and Beauty Essentials

Now that I’m done buying gifts for other people, it’s time to get back to what I truly love: buying gifts for myself. I spent the last month exercising immense willpower, successfully avoiding every fashion and beauty arrival that crossed my desk in order to budget for holiday gifting. But those days are behind me, and what’s in front of me… well, that needs to be shared. My focus is on holiday dressing, planning outfits for NYE, and investing in a few new beauty products as we enter the thick of winter. In the fashion category, the contenders are sequin slip dresses, brushed cashmere, and faux-fur coats. For beauty, I’m looking to boost hydration and nourish my skin and hair to counteract the harsh cold weather. To shop my selects from the brands making this happen, keep reading.

Whenever I’m in the mood to treat myself, I head straight to J.Crew. This beloved brand has been on a roll this season, releasing gorgeous collections one right after the other. My current J.Crew wish list is stacked with comfortable clothes that can be styled in a chic way (satin pants with a brushed cashmere sweater) and fun party pieces to wear this New Year’s Eve (a sheer, sequin slip dress and a tuxedo-style blazer). Whether I’m staying home or heading out this winter, these are the pieces I want to be wearing.