editor picks; january 2026

A round up of January stand outs - natural makeup looks, effortlessly chic fashion, fun home details, and the best essentials!

1. Rhode Glazing Mist Hydrating Face Spray - the key to the "natural" makeup look. Use as a base for your makeup for effortless blending, top makeup for a dewy (not oily!) finish, use on no makeup days for added moisture and glow, or when you need a little mid day refresh. Honestly, a lifesaver in the winter months.

   
   

2. Baxter Blue Jasper Blue Light Glasses; Crystal - the stand out blue light glasses (tried & true for 4+ months now). These are specifically engineered for blue light and eye fatigue, super comfortable and lightweight, and have a very small color change when looking through the lens. They have greatly improved my work experience, eye fatigue, and post work headaches.

   
   

3. Merit Flush Cream Balm; Postmodern - this has made editor picks in the past, but it really is THAT good. The finish is beautiful and not oily, easy to apply and toss in your bag, and this color is gorgeousss. It will also transition seamlessly into spring.

   
   

4. Sylvie Tapestry Long Lumbar - have had her since last fall! I love the touch of color, pattern, and texture this adds to my living room. It's giving European and I love it. This brand has a ton of stunning vintage tapestry pillows!

   
   

5. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Silicone Case with MagSafe; Neon Yellow - was an unexpected staple for me this month. For a neutral gal, this felt like a fun little celebration heading into the new year. The Apple silicone cases are also elite imo.

   
   

6. ZW Collection Asymmetric Lace Dress - my GO TO fashion piece last month. I'm loving effortlessly cool layered looks right now. I wrote an entire blog post on layering because I truly can't get enough! You can read 'layered looks' here.

   
   

7. Rhode Peptide Lip Shape Contouring Lip Shaper; Lean - by now, it is no secret that I am a huge Rhode / Hailey Bieber fan, but she did her thing with these. Application with ease, color payoff perfection, and versatility with looks - its just so good.

   
   

8. Brown Horse Handmade White Ceramic Trinket Dish - part of my 2026 goal of adding intentional pieces that I love to our home. This piece brings me a lot of joy and that's what home is about - bringing joy, safety, and comfort. I will definitely be purchasing more of the collection from this Etsy shop!

   
   

9. Curve Love Low Rise Ultra Loose Jean; Medium Wash - tried and true since september 2025! The looks you can throw together with these are endless. Best jeans I have had in a long time!

   
   

10. Oak Essentials Santo Wood Eau de Parfum - I got this scent in a candle as a gift, was obsessed, and then thrilled to find out it came in a perfume. It is like a warm, sweet, woodsy, campfire in the very best way. It is a gorgeous, deep winter scent.

Read the full January 2026 Issue here!

xx, AJ