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I like to believe I’m incredibly qualified to give holiday wish list advice. Why? Because I have a small… definitely not small… consumption issue, and all my friends treat me like their personal influencer. If I’ve bought it and liked it, I’ve already reviewed it, sent a Snapchat video about it, and convinced at least three people to purchase it. When I love a product, I make it KNOWN. So here are the 10 things I would immediately put on my holiday wishlist… if I didn’t already own every single one of them. Please take my word for it, these products are that good.
1. The Hatch Alarm Clock
The Hatch is the definition of “deserves the hype.” It’s a sound machine and alarm clock in one, and it has singlehandedly made my mornings so much more peaceful. Waking up gently instead of being violently assaulted by the iPhone alarm? Life-changing. I no longer want to kill everyone who looks at me before 9 am.
2. Matching Pajama Sets
While we’re on the sleep topic, I will die on the hill that matching pajama sets genuinely improve your quality of life. My personal favorites are Roller Rabbit because the pima cotton is unmatched, but you can find incredible sets at every price point, from Target to Victoria’s Secret to Eberjey, there are price points and styles for everyone. I swear I sleep better when I go to bed in a set, and also wake up looking cuter.
3. Rhode Pocket Blush in “Sleepy Girl” + Peptide Lip Tint in “Ribbon”
This combo is my everyday look. “Sleepy Girl” gives the most effortless flushed cheek, and “Ribbon” is the perfect soft pink lip gloss that is as hydrating as it is gorgeous. As a girl who gets incredibly dry lips in the winter, I swear by this. If you want a minimal routine that still makes you feel pretty and put together, this duo is it.
4. The Parke Mockneck
Unfortunately… yes. The Parke Mockneck are worth every penny. I reach for mine (I have four of the mocknecks alone) ten times more than any other sweatshirt in my closet. I size up to the L/XL (even though I’m normally an XS/S), and it gives that perfect oversized (but still flattering) look. A cozy essential.
5. A Digital Camera
A digital camera would be my big-ticket wishlist item if I didn’t already have one. I personally use the Canon G7X, but honestly, anything with a flash will give you that perfect “going-out” photo vibe. Every picture comes out cute. It is magic. However, I must warn you, your friends will hunt you down first thing in the morning for the pictures from the night before.
6. Replica Bubble Bath Perfume
This perfume is my signature daytime scent. It’s clean, soft, feminine, simple, and just universally flattering. Finding a signature scent feels powerful. And perfume is the best gift because it’s something people often hesitate to buy for themselves, and they will think about you whenever they wear it. This perfume is truly chic.
7. The Oura Ring
If you have even a hint of health anxiety, skip this. But if you love data, tracking sleep, or following your stress, the Oura is amazing. It’s the only wellness gadget I’ve stuck with consistently.
8. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette
Yes, this palette is pricey. But it’s basically five products in one: 2 setting powders, blush, bronzer, and highlight. I’ve used mine every single day for two years, and I’ve hardly made a dent. Plus, it’s gorgeous and perfect for travel.
9. Diptyque Candles
My holy grail candle brand. They’re luxurious without being obnoxious, and the scents actually fill a room. My personal favorite is “Baies“; it’s fresh, a little fruity, and makes your space feel 10x more expensive. Also, I always repurpose the candle vessels once they burn out because they’re so cute.
10. Away Luggage
Listen, the price tag is a jump-scare. But my grandma gifted me my Away set three years ago, and I think about how much I love it every single time I travel (which, as a college student, is often). They’re cute, durable, shockingly spacious, and basically indestructible. A perfect “practical but exciting” gift. I guarantee you, you will not have to rebuy luggage for a very long time. This is one of those times when I firmly believe in the saying “buy nice or buy twice.”