[2024 Favorites: A Curated Guide to Fashion, Beauty, Wellness, and Literature]-[My 2024 Favorites ｜ Books, Clothes, Beauty & More]

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2024 Favorites: Personal Essentials and Life-Changing Discoveries

As the year concludes, it is a perfect time to reflect on the items and experiences that have truly made a difference. This curated list highlights the "must-haves" discovered throughout 2024—products that have proven their worth through quality, functionality, and personal impact.

Wardrobe Staples: Investment and Comfort

When it comes to clothing, the focus is on versatility and longevity.

Citizens of Humanity 'Aninas' Jeans: These have become the ultimate "go-to pair of jeans." Their ability to transition from casual settings to the agency while pairing perfectly with both heels and sneakers makes them a true "investment denim." Their comfort and perfect fit—requiring no tailoring—justify the higher price point.
Skims Bras: The "Fits Everybody Collection T-shirt bra" and the wireless form t-shirt demi bra are described as "second skin" garments. They are lauded for their exceptional quality and comfort, proving to be both flattering and durable after countless washes.
Adidas Sambas: Despite initial hesitation to join the trend, these sneakers have become an absolute "go-to shoe." They are praised for being "very lightweight" and versatile, though they do require a brief "break in" period around the heel.

Beauty and Skincare: Clean and Effective

This year’s beauty routine shifted toward high-performance, often non-toxic products:

Sunscreen & Cleansing: The Round Lab Korean sunscreen is hailed as the "best sunscreen I have ever used." Complementing this is the Drunk Elephant Cleansing Balm, a staple for removing waterproof makeup that comes with a convenient spatula.
Makeup Essentials: The Rare Beauty powder stands out for being "talc-free" and providing a shine-free finish without looking heavy. The NARS blush in 'Orgasm Edge' offers a "super natural" look, while the Westman Atelier contour stick in 'Biscuit' is celebrated for its perfect, cool-toned brown shade. Additionally, Pawpaw makeup sponges are deemed a "game changer" for their performance at a fraction of the cost of luxury alternatives.
Hair Care: Investing in Shosh nylon boar bristle brushes provided a high-quality alternative to expensive luxury brands, significantly improving hair texture and longevity.

Wellness and Practical Upgrades

Small adjustments in daily routines have yielded significant results:

Sleep and Immunity: The Aloe magnesium spray has proven effective in helping maintain sleep throughout the night, while a specific supplement blend—containing ingredients like "Vitamin C, zinc, and astragalus root"—has been a vital tool in preventing colds during busy work or travel periods.
Home Maintenance: The pilling stone is described as a "game changer" for refreshing merino wool sweaters and coats, making worn items look "brand new."
Mindful Mornings: Moving away from phone-based alarms, the Hatch-style alarm clock uses light and bird sounds to create a "peaceful way to wake up," fostering a calmer start to the day.

Reflective Reads: Books That Left a Mark

The year's reading list leaned toward transformative and thought-provoking literature:

Heartfelt & Philosophical: Tuesdays with Morrie is described as a heartwarming reflection on the preciousness of life, while When Breath Becomes Air is noted as a profound, "breath-taking" memoir by a doctor facing terminal illness.
Psychology & Growth: The Body Keeps the Score provided deep insights into how trauma manifests in the body, and The Power of Now offered a vital guide to living in the present moment.
Fiction: Verity by Colleen Hoover served as an addictive psychological thriller, proving to be a gripping read that was finished in just two days.

These selections represent more than just consumer goods; they are tools that have enhanced daily efficiency, well-being, and personal perspective throughout the year.

🎯Key Sentences

I've since either repurchased or continue to rave about to a friend.

If it's a book, it's one that's really stuck with me.

were worth the investment.

things that have really made a difference in your life

these will quickly become my go-to pair of jeans.

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📝Key Phrases

hands down

go-to

worth the investment

in the market

break in

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📖 Transcript

Welcome back.

Today we're going to be doing my best of 2024.

We're going to be doing a little bit of everything.

There's going to be some clothes, some beauty products, some wellness related things, and also I'm going to share my favorite books of the year with you.

A couple of things before we get started.

Everything that I'm going to be talking about in this video is something that I discovered in 2024, something that I really, really loved and something that I've since either repurchased or continue to rave about to a friend.

I'm not going to grab them because they pretty gnarly and pretty dirty right now and they probably need to be thrown in the washing machine, but they have just become my absolute go-to shoe and it's really funny because I got them earlier this year, I think in the spring, and I had avoided them for so long because everyone and their mother was wearing them and I was like I don't want to be that girl.

It talks about how to live in the present, why we don't live in the present, what happens when we don't live in the present, and this is definitely more of a spiritual read and I think you have to kind of be ready to read this book, but it's very interesting and again, also something that I would probably read like every couple years just as a refresher.

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