My Master List

I was inspired by Damsel in Dior (and encouraged by Kristin) to share my master list! So what does that mean exactly? Well by now, you've probably realized that I love clothes, bags, shoes, and jewelry, and that I'm into finding the right makeup, skincare and haircare for myself. The list I'm sharing is a compilation of long-time and current staples in each of those categories. Clothes was a little tough because I tend to put away summer clothes (I was looking at my closet while making this list) and I was really trying to figure out which items I return to over and over again. But in general, I expect this list to be ever-changing. I'm going to link to it in the top nav so it can be easily accessed by you all, as I plan to update it regularly. I've linked what I can below but unfortunately some of my favorites are sold out. 

Get ready, this is a long list but one I hope you'll enjoy!  

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Legend: 

👑: 3+ years     💜: At least one year     ⭐: New (<3 months)

LAST UPDATED: 2/15/22

Clothing

Simple basics/staples: 

• Target A New Day Long-Sleeve Ribbed Crewneck (in cream and black) 💜
• Everlane Cotton Box Cut Tee (in black and white) 💜
• Banana Republic Ribbed Elbow-Sleeve T-Shirt (in Ecru and Black) 
• J.Crew Factory Classic Cotton Cardigan/J.Crew Jackie Cardigan Sweater 👑  (I have this in black, tan, navy, and white)
• Two by Vince Camuto Seamed Back Leggings 👑  (best non-athletic pair for daily use)
• J.Crew Factory Original Schoolboy Blazer (in petite, camel) 💜
• J.Crew Sophie Open-Front Blazer (in black & camel) 👑
• Rails Hunter Button-Up Shirt (in ivory check)
• Aritzia Babaton Hazlitt Vest (in camel; I did cut out the shoulder pads but despite vests being a "new" trend I think it's here to stay)
• Anine Bing Ramona Sweatshirt University Paris (I feel like a good quality sweatshirt that can be dressed up or down is a closet must-have)
• Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Lite Circle Cardigan
• Express Supersoft Chenille Ruched Shoulder Mock Neck Tee (in black)
• Abercrombie & Fitch LuxeLoft Oversized Legging-Friendly Crew Sweater

Denim:

• Madewell Roadtripper Jeggings 👑  (my absolute fave, especially the original version which didn't require hemming!)
• Abercrombie & Fitch Curve Love High Rise Super Skinny Ankle Jeans (in extra-short) 💜
• LC Lauren Conrad Stretch High-Waisted Super Skinny Jeans ⭐ 

Dresses/skirts:

• Hill House Home Ellie Nap Dress (I own 6 and I'm sure that number will continue to grow!)
• Abercrombie & Fitch Leopard Print Midi Skirt 👑
• & Other Stories Waist Knot Midi Dress 💜
• Forever 21 Tiered Midi Dress 👑 - I’ve had this dress for 10 years! 

Coats:

• Orolay Women’s Thickened Down Jacket 👑  (in Beige, aka the Amazon Jacket and worthy of the hype)
• BLANKNYC Meant to Be Moto Jacket with Removable Hood 👑  
• Abercrombie Drapey Trench Coat (in Khaki) 👑
• J.Crew Double-breasted Top Coat in Wool Cashmere (in camel) 💜
• Abercrombie Long Stretch Puffer 💜  (such a flattering puffer jacket!)
• J.Crew Villa Coat in Italian stadium-cloth wool (in dark forest) ⭐  

Sleepwear:

• Target Stars Above Satin Nightgown (I own 4!) 💜

Shoes

• Rothy’s The Square (in Ecru) - My current go-to nude flat! For 5+ years, my staple nude flat was the Sam Edelman Felicia Ballet Flat but I would go through them so fast! I was on my third pair when I decided to try Rothy's because I was hoping to find something that could better withstand my constant use. 
• Rothy’s The Point  👑 - I own three pairs: black, leopard, fawn. 
• Tory Burch Ballet Loafer (in black) ⭐️ - BEST loafer I've ever worn. I'm tempted to get them in cream for summer!
• Madewell Brady Lowcut Bootie (in English Saddle) 👑 - I'm on my second pair! I wore out the first and immediately got another. They're the most flattering bootie for me. 
• Uggs Kristin Wedge Bootie 👑 - Discontinued but they're so comfy and I love the discreet bit of height it gives me. 
• Uggs Ansley Water Resistant Slipper 💜 
• M.Gemi The Felize Leather Loafer (in camel) 💜 - Love the driving loafer/moccasin look.  
• Dr. Scholl’s Tan Rialta Slip-on Oxford 👑 - I'm a huge fan of slip-on oxfords and this was the first pair I ever got. 
• H&M Suede Chelsea Booties 👑 - I think I've had these for almost 10 years. So inexpensive and yet still going strong. 
• French Sole Davina Slides (in nude & black) - They remind me Valentino shoes but at the fraction of the price.
• Steve Madden Pointed Toe Mules (in tan suede & black leather) 💜 - Best mules IMHO. 

Bags

• Dior Medium Bobby Bag (in dark tan) 💜 - My color sold out but I love the silhouette of this bag.
• Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM (in damier ebene) 👑 - My first designer bag purchase! I bought this in 2010 and it's still a favorite. 
• Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis (in monogram) 💜 - Elevates any simple outfit. 
• Gucci Ophidia GG Small Shoulder Bag 💜 - Surprisingly, this is my most functional crossbody. It fits more than you'd expect! Plus it gives off vintage vibes, which I love. 
• Chanel Quilted Medallion Tote 💜 - My one and only Chanel; only available via pre-loved market.
• Longchamp Le Pliage Tote Small 👑 - I feel like everyone has at least 1 in their collection. 
• Dior Saddle Bag (in warm taupe) 💜 - Of all my bags, this is the only one that is both a classic and a statement piece (the shape is just so different!). 
• Madewell Transport Shoulder Bag (in dark burgundy) ⭐️ - Very practical bag and can be used multiple ways. 
• Cuyana Small Structured Leather Tote (in caramel) 💜 - The perfect sized tote for petites. 
• Chanel Medium Classic Flap in Caviar Leather with Gold Hardware ⭐️ - My dream bag! (I couldn't find caviar on their website so I linked the lambskin version!)

Jewelry

• Cartier Love Wedding Band 💜 - I bought this in November 2019 and I haven't taken it off since.
• Missoma Lucy Williams Beaded Coin Necklace 💜 - My go-to necklace.
• Missoma Mini Tidal Hoop Earrings 💜 - My go-to earrings. 
• Michael Kors Women's Petite Runway Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch 19mm 💜 - Favorite watch. 
• Tory Burch Kira Pearl Long Necklace ⭐️ - New but I can tell this is a forever piece. 
• Aurate Venus Organic Pearl Gold Ring ⭐️
• Aurate Diamond Brooklyn Bridge Ring ⭐️
• Miranda Frye MF Cuff - Since I can't bear to splurge on a Cartier bracelet (yet), this is a great alternative. 
• Missoma Lucy Williams Large Horn Necklace
• Telle Mere Telle Fille Bangle Gabrielle 💜 - Love this French boutique. 
• Louis Vuitton Essential V Bracelet in gold 💜 - This simple bracelet is a staple. 
• Ana Luisa Toda Double Hoop Earrings ⭐️
• Missoma Lucy Williams Gold Large Ridge Cross Necklace 💜
• Local Eclectic Mama’s Pearl Earrings 💜 - Pearl studs are must. 
• Missoma Deconstructed Axiom Sphere Chain Necklace in Tiger’s Eye ⭐️ - I'm starting to add statement necklaces to my collection (but nothing crazy). 

Makeup

• Shu Uemura Petal Lash Mascara 👑  - This used to have a different name but Shu Uemura mascara is the only one that works for me! I've tried at least 10 others and then I gave up and got eyelash extensions (which I stopped during the pandemic) and I immediately went back to this brand. 
• Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler 👑 - Only eyelash curler I've used for the last 10 years. (I would randomly try others but always ended up returning them.)
• Stila All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner 👑 - Hands down, best liquid eyeliner. 
• Laura Mercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder
• Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick in Sand 💜  - I like trying other foundations but this is the second time I've gone back to using this. 
• Tarte Shape Tape Concealer in 16N Fair-Light Neutral 💜
• Artis Next Generation 2021 Elite Oval 6 Brush ⭐️  - Game changer for applying foundation!
• Nars Blush in Orgasm 👑  - I don't always use this shade but this continues to be my favorite blush. I've tried others but I always come back to this. 
• Nars Bronzer in Laguna ⭐️ (tbh, I will go back to my tried-and-true Charlotte Tilbury Filmstar Bronze & Glow 💜)
• Chanel Rouge Allure Ink Matte Liquid Color (in Amourex, then Serenity) 👑 - Love the texture of this one!
• Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick 2 in Dance-floor Princess 💜
• L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick in Fairest Nude 👑 - If I could only use one lipstick for the rest of my life, it would be this. 
• Dior Lip Maximizer in 006 💜 - I didn't think this purple berry color would work on me but I love it.
• Dime Lip Gloss in James ⭐️ - I typically stay away from coppery tones but this shade is pretty and flattering. 
• The Body Shop Mint Mattifying Face Mist ⭐️ - A mattifying mist that actually lives up to its promises. 
• NARS Duo Eyeshadow in Alhambra 👑 - I rarely wear eyeshadow but when I do, it's usually this. 
• Urban Decay 24/7 Waterline Eyeliner Pencil 💜

Skincare

• Bioderma H2O Micellar Water 👑 - This is a French cult classic I've used it for years but I  recently switched Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm because I wanted to try something oil-based, which I couldn't do while having eyelash extensions and I have to say, I'm loving it.
• Cerave Foaming Facial Cleanser - I personally think it's best to keep cleansers simple. 
• Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum 20% Vitamin C + 10% AHA ⭐️
• Tatcha The Rice Polish Foaming Enzyme Powder (in deep) ⭐️
• Tretinoin Cream, 0.1% 💜 - Requires a prescription but it truly works. 
• Supergoop! Matte Screen Sunscreen 💜
• SK-II Pitera Essence - While not a magical cure-all for my skin, I definitely think my complexion has been better with using it. 
• Dime Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Serum - I'm on my third bottle! 
• Slurp Laboratories Niacid Serum 
• SkinCeuticals Triple Lipid Restore 242 - I'm on my third one. It's expensive so I take advantage of any sales but I love it. 
• Avene Cold Cream Nourishing Lip Balm
• Gucci Bloom Eau de Parfum 💜 - I'm sucker for jasmine scents. 
• Fragonard Belle de Nuit Parfum 👑 - Both times I went to Paris, I picked up a bottle of this. 
• The Body Shop Joy and Jasmine Fragrance Mist ⭐️ - I love, love, love this floral yet clean scent however it doesn't have a lot of staying power. (But I don't care!)
• POPPYO Blackhead Remover Pore Vacuum 💜 - I have enlarged pores on my nose and chin so this helps a lot. 
• Mighty Patch The Original 💜 - A must have for when you breakout. 
• Avene Eau Thermale Avene XeraCalm A.D Lipid-Replenishing Cream 👑 - My winter skin tends to be combo of dehydrated and extra oily (ugh) and nothing helps except for this cream. I slather it on at night after my regular moisturizer and what a difference. 

Hair

• Crown Affair The Comb No. 002 💜 - I just love how it looks, tbh.
• Revlon One Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Hair Brush 💜
• Olivia Garden Ceramic + Ion Speed XL Extra-Long Barrel Hair Brush 💜 - When I use a regular blow dryer, this is the best brush.
• Oribe Run-Through Detangling Primer 💜 - I'm on my fifth bottle. 
• L'Oréal Professionnel Blow-Dry Fluidifier ⭐️ - My hair stylist used this on me at my recent haircut and I immediately bought it. 
• Maya Chia Power Fol Lightweight Scalp and Hair Treatment ⭐️
• Heatless Hair Curling Ribbon ⭐️ - I use this almost every night! I may look silly going to sleep in this but it just produces the perfect curls for me. 
• L’Oreal Paris Elvive 8 Second Wonder Water 💜 - According to Amazon, I'm on my 14th bottle. 
• Pantene Advanced Care 5-in-1 Shampoo ⭐️
• Pantene Essential Botanicals Rosemary and Lemon Volumizing Conditioner ⭐️ - I've been getting both my shampoo and conditioner from Costco. It's cost efficient but I actually like this combo on my hair. 
• L'Oréal Paris Elnett Satin Extra Strong Hold Unscented Hairspray ⭐️ - Only hairspray I've used that holds curls while leaving my hair soft. 

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Are any of these your staples?
Do you see something new you want to try?

Do you have a recommendation for me? 

I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!