2025 Wrapped: My Favorite Things of the Year

I love looking back on my yearly favorites each year and can't wait to share this year's wrapped! Once again, you'll see quite a few repeats from last year which continue to be my ride-or-dies, plus a handful of new things from 2025 that I've really loved.

Bra: Calvin Klein Comfort Seamless Bralette
Out of all the bras sitting in my drawer, I reached for this style nearly every day. I don't think I'll every fully switch back to a traditional bra after this.

Underwear: Hanky Panky Original Rise Lace Thong
Although Hanky Panky is on the pricier side, it's worth every penny. I've been wearing this style for 15+ years.

Basic Tee: Abercrombie Essential Premium Polished Relaxed Tee
The perfect relaxed fit that's super-soft from the get-go. This is the new updated version of the 'Essential Easy Tee' with an upgrade in fabric.

Blazer: GAP Bi-Stretch Oversized Blazer
Classic tailored fabric with a hidden stretch that makes this style extra comfy. A great year-round staple!

Pants: Aritzia Wilfred Lodge Pant in Crepette Fabric
I will continue to shout this pant from the rooftops; one of the most versatile pieces I've owned and great for anything from travel days to workwear or elevated casual.

Jeans: AGOLDE Luna Barrel Jeans
My love for AGOLDE denim has really gone the distance over the years. This is a splurge brand, but I've worn these jeans more times that I can count.

Honorable mention goes to Abercrombie's High Rise Wide Leg Jean, which also got tons of wear this past year!

Leggings: YPB StudioFLEX 7/8" Leggings
The StudioFLEX fabric is very comparable to Lululemon Align, but I actually like the fit of these better!

Everyday Sneakers: Adidas Samba OG Shoes
It would be hard to pick between the Adidas Samba vs. Gazelle vs. Spezials because I really rotate them all equally. If I had to choose one colorway for 2025, it'd be the Sambas in Dark Brown/Off White.

Boots: Marc Fisher Danai Kitten Heel Boot
If you think you've seen me wearing the same boots in all of my Reels this season, yes...yes you did. The heel height paired with the comfort is just unmatched and these have been such a staple for me!

Sunglasses: Aire Tortoise Aviator Sunglasses
Sunglasses are always hard because I rotate my favorites so often, but this was the one pair I reached for on repeat this year!

Everyday Jewelry: Electric Picks Dakota Necklace & Lovers & Friends Anna Earrings
As always, you can use code DANIELLE20 for 20% off at Electric Picks! If you're shopping on a budget, Pavoi is a one of my favorite higher-quality affordable brands.

Primer/Base: Saie Glowy Super Gel (Sunglow)
I love applying a light coat of this after moisturizer. Especially in the months where I barely see the sunlight, the 'Sunglow' bronzy color has the perfect subtle tint.

Foundation: Armani Luminous Silk Foundation (5.1)
I was determined to find the best longwear natural bridesmaid makeup I could do myself this year, and fell in love with Armani Luminous Silk. Bittersweet because the OG formula is currently being revamped, but I do have high hopes that the new formula will be just as good if not better — fingers crossed!

Concealer: Haus Labs Tri-Clone Skin Tech Concealer (Light Rosy)
I tried a bunch of Haus Labs products this year and am hooked on their concealer. Runner up is Natasha Denona's Hy-Glam concealer!

Setting: Fenty Beauty Invisimatte
As I've gotten older, I've learned that less is more when it comes to powder products and this setting powder is the perfect lightweight formula that sets without feeling too heavy or cakey throughout the day.

Bronzer: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer (Light-Medium)
You know how people will use the term "glides on like butter"? Well this is actually smoother. One of my favorite cream products I've ever used. Runner up is DIBS Desert Island Duo (1.5) - still love this!

Blush: Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush
Flush Balm remained at the top of my list in 2025! Talk about a seamless application. Shade Cheeky is my go-to, and if you need a good cream blush brush, this $15 find is what I use.

Lipstick: Makeup by Mario SuperSatin Lipstick
This lipstick in shade Bronx Baby is probably my favorite everyday nude lip color I've ever owned. I love the Satin non-drying finish.

Sacheu Lip Stay-N / Make Up Forever Liner / Makeup by Mario Gloss

Foundation Brush: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Brush
Hourglass brushes are worth the price tag. Period.

Setting spray: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish
I've been using this since 2020 and have no plans on switching anytime soon! Your makeup won't budge.

AM Moisturizer: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum
This is a constant empty in my cabinet. I use every AM.

PM Moisturizer: Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream
A staple for 5+ years. My skin is always on the drier side so I like the heavy hydration hitters at night. This one is a ride-or-die for me! Code DG20 gets you 20% off any full-priced items sitewide.

Vitamin C: Revision C+ Correcting Complex
I'm more trusting of medical grade skincare for the heavy hitters. They're always more expensive, but the ingredients speak for themselves. I use this every AM.

Eye Cream: UBeauty The Return Eye Concentrate
This is also medical grade but the tiniest bit goes such a long way. I use this AM + PM (say 5x per week with the days I might forget) and I've yet to run out. DANIELLEG20 gets you 20% off your first order.

Cleanser: ItCosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm & Revision Skincare Brightening Facial Wash
One thing I am religious about is a 2-step cleansing routine. I start with the makeup melt to get the base layer off and then follow with a cleanser. I discovered the Revision cleanser because of your recommendations last year and absolutely love it.

Lip Treatment: +Lux Unfiltered N°15 Soothing Lip Serum
I love having something fragrance free that I can keep by my bed. Joe is also hooked on this!

Self Tanner: Dolce Glow Lusso Self-Tanning Mousse
Started using this in Spring of 2023 and it quickly jumped to the top of my self-tanners list.

Eye Mask: +Lux Unfiltered 'The Eye Mask'
The only eye mask gels I've tried that won't budge. They keep my skin so nice and cool even after removing and do a great job depuffing.

Signature Scent: Ambre Blends Ambre Essence
I swapped out all of my perfume for Ambre Blends oil and haven't looked back! The signature Ambre scent is my favorite of the 5, all natural and lasts about 3 months. If you're thinking about trying this brand, definitely recommend the Sample Pack which is what helped me find my scent!

Shampoo & Conditioner: Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore
Oribe's Gold Lust line is worth the price-tag. It's something I would never recommend unless I really loved it, and this line has changed my hair!

Styling Product: Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse
Holy sh*t does this stuff work. I work it into damp hair and it really helps with volume and styling longevity.

Heat Protectant: Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray
I always give my hair a few spritzes before blow drying or styling (following a hair treatment if I'm using). It smells amazing, too.

Dry Shampoo: DAE Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo Volumizing Powder
I'm not the biggest fan of dry shampoo (most days I'd rather just wash my hair) but when I'm in a pinch, this is the one. It adds a little volume, too!

Styling Cream: DAE Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream
This is a must in my haircare bag for anything slicked-back! Smells so good and keeps hair smooth without adding oil.

Hair Mask: Gisou Honey Gloss Mask
Fell in love with this hair mask this year! Deep conditions and leaves my hair feeling so soft.

Hot Tools: Shark FlexStyle Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler
Dyson who? If you want to spend HALF the price for a product that's just as good if not better, trust me on this one! Here's my full review and comparison to the Dyson.

*Although I have a few personal discount codes for some of the brands on my list, don't let that sway you in any way! These are all brands I use and love regularly, so much so that we're able to get a code from time to time since I'm sharing them so often organically.

2025 Wrapped: My Favorite Things of the Year

Bra: Calvin Klein Comfort Seamless Bralette Out of all the bras sitting in my drawer, I reached for this style nearly every day. I don't think I'll every fully switch back to a traditional bra after this.

Underwear: Hanky Panky Original Rise Lace Thong Although Hanky Panky is on the pricier side, it's worth every penny. I've been wearing this style for 15+ years.

Basic Tee: Abercrombie Essential Premium Polished Relaxed Tee The perfect relaxed fit that's super-soft from the get-go. This is the new updated version of the 'Essential Easy Tee' with an upgrade in fabric.

Blazer: GAP Bi-Stretch Oversized Blazer Classic tailored fabric with a hidden stretch that makes this style extra comfy. A great year-round staple!

Pants: Aritzia Wilfred Lodge Pant in Crepette Fabric I will continue to shout this pant from the rooftops; one of the most versatile pieces I've owned and great for anything from travel days to workwear or elevated casual.

Jeans: AGOLDE Luna Barrel Jeans My love for AGOLDE denim has really gone the distance over the years. This is a splurge brand, but I've worn these jeans more times that I can count.

Leggings: YPB StudioFLEX 7/8" Leggings The StudioFLEX fabric is very comparable to Lululemon Align, but I actually like the fit of these better!

Everyday Sneakers: Adidas Samba OG Shoes It would be hard to pick between the Adidas Samba vs. Gazelle vs. Spezials because I really rotate them all equally. If I had to choose one colorway for 2025, it'd be the Sambas in Dark Brown/Off White.

Boots: Marc Fisher Danai Kitten Heel Boot If you think you've seen me wearing the same boots in all of my Reels this season, yes...yes you did. The heel height paired with the comfort is just unmatched and these have been such a staple for me!

Sunglasses: Aire Tortoise Aviator Sunglasses Sunglasses are always hard because I rotate my favorites so often, but this was the one pair I reached for on repeat this year!

Everyday Jewelry: Electric Picks Dakota Necklace & Lovers & Friends Anna Earrings As always, you can use code DANIELLE20 for 20% off at Electric Picks! If you're shopping on a budget, Pavoi is a one of my favorite higher-quality affordable brands.

Primer/Base: Saie Glowy Super Gel (Sunglow) I love applying a light coat of this after moisturizer. Especially in the months where I barely see the sunlight, the 'Sunglow' bronzy color has the perfect subtle tint.

Concealer: Haus Labs Tri-Clone Skin Tech Concealer (Light Rosy) I tried a bunch of Haus Labs products this year and am hooked on their concealer. Runner up is Natasha Denona's Hy-Glam concealer!

Setting: Fenty Beauty Invisimatte As I've gotten older, I've learned that less is more when it comes to powder products and this setting powder is the perfect lightweight formula that sets without feeling too heavy or cakey throughout the day.

Bronzer: Makeup by Mario SoftSculpt Skin Enhancer (Light-Medium) You know how people will use the term "glides on like butter"? Well this is actually smoother. One of my favorite cream products I've ever used. Runner up is DIBS Desert Island Duo (1.5) - still love this!

Blush: Merit Flush Balm Cream Blush Flush Balm remained at the top of my list in 2025! Talk about a seamless application. Shade Cheeky is my go-to, and if you need a good cream blush brush, this $15 find is what I use.

Lipstick: Makeup by Mario SuperSatin Lipstick This lipstick in shade Bronx Baby is probably my favorite everyday nude lip color I've ever owned. I love the Satin non-drying finish.

Sacheu Lip Stay-N / Make Up Forever Liner / Makeup by Mario Gloss

Foundation Brush: Hourglass Ambient Soft Glow Brush Hourglass brushes are worth the price tag. Period.

Setting spray: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Finish I've been using this since 2020 and have no plans on switching anytime soon! Your makeup won't budge.

AM Moisturizer: Summer Fridays Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum This is a constant empty in my cabinet. I use every AM.

PM Moisturizer: Colleen Rothschild Extreme Recovery Cream A staple for 5+ years. My skin is always on the drier side so I like the heavy hydration hitters at night. This one is a ride-or-die for me! Code DG20 gets you 20% off any full-priced items sitewide.

Vitamin C: Revision C+ Correcting Complex I'm more trusting of medical grade skincare for the heavy hitters. They're always more expensive, but the ingredients speak for themselves. I use this every AM.

Eye Cream: UBeauty The Return Eye Concentrate This is also medical grade but the tiniest bit goes such a long way. I use this AM + PM (say 5x per week with the days I might forget) and I've yet to run out. DANIELLEG20 gets you 20% off your first order.

Lip Treatment: +Lux Unfiltered N°15 Soothing Lip Serum I love having something fragrance free that I can keep by my bed. Joe is also hooked on this!

Self Tanner: Dolce Glow Lusso Self-Tanning Mousse Started using this in Spring of 2023 and it quickly jumped to the top of my self-tanners list.

Eye Mask: +Lux Unfiltered 'The Eye Mask' The only eye mask gels I've tried that won't budge. They keep my skin so nice and cool even after removing and do a great job depuffing.

Shampoo & Conditioner: Oribe Gold Lust Repair & Restore Oribe's Gold Lust line is worth the price-tag. It's something I would never recommend unless I really loved it, and this line has changed my hair!

Styling Product: Oribe Grandiose Hair Plumping Mousse Holy sh*t does this stuff work. I work it into damp hair and it really helps with volume and styling longevity.

Heat Protectant: Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray I always give my hair a few spritzes before blow drying or styling (following a hair treatment if I'm using). It smells amazing, too.

Dry Shampoo: DAE Fairy Duster Dry Shampoo Volumizing Powder I'm not the biggest fan of dry shampoo (most days I'd rather just wash my hair) but when I'm in a pinch, this is the one. It adds a little volume, too!

Styling Cream: DAE Hair Cactus Fruit 3-In-1 Styling Cream This is a must in my haircare bag for anything slicked-back! Smells so good and keeps hair smooth without adding oil.

Hair Mask: Gisou Honey Gloss Mask Fell in love with this hair mask this year! Deep conditions and leaves my hair feeling so soft.

Hot Tools: Shark FlexStyle Blow Dryer & Multi-Styler Dyson who? If you want to spend HALF the price for a product that's just as good if not better, trust me on this one! Here's my full review and comparison to the Dyson.

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