Favorites of 2022

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Hi! This week, sharing some of my favorite purchases of 2022.

Van Cleef Trace chain. This was one of my most worn purchases, as I got it near the beginning of the year. For the longest time I’ve been in search of a slightly longer gold chain that can go over the head without unclasping (yes because I’m lazy) and tried out a few less expensive options before finally splurging for this one. I I know I could have found similar somewhere else for likely cheaper but I have always liked Van Cleef (and Cartier) chains – the way they are cut makes the gold shine so nicely in the light. It’s a really well done chain and makes all my pendants look nicer and I’ve gotten a lot of wear out of it.

Nike Air Rift shoes: these are not my husband’s favorite but they are mine! I love sneakers that I don’t have to wear with socks and these are SO comfortable. I want to buy a backup as I like these so much but I swore to stop doing that. Maybe I’ll get another color instead. One day.

Also, in Japan, I saw they had SO many cool colorways of this shoe on their site but none were available in the US! I went as far as to visit the Harajuku store to see if I could buy them in person, but they had none in stock. Anyway.

Quince slipdress: I reviewed this earlier in the year. I’ve worn it quite a lot, layered under sweaters, etc. It’s a great dress which can really do dressy to casual events quite easily! A close second is the slip skirt, which I also reviewed, but honestly black is just lower maintenance than ivory (though I love how the ivory looks more). Overall I am a fan of Quince silk and linen and have liked all items I have tried in those categories!

Uniqlo Heattech Scoop tee: I think I bought my first one of these last year but I’ve since bought a few more and I love them. They keep me so warm underneath everything in the winter (and it’s been COLD and rainy here). I prefer the scoop as it doesn’t show under lower cut sweaters, etc. One of my best “cost per wear” items.

Tibi Liam in Angora: I resisted this for a long time because of the cost but I got it and I love it and have no regrets! It’s so cozy and nice. I wore it all around Japan. It’s the perfect traveling coat/jacket. Also please forgive the bad photo as I was looking in my phone for one of the jacket and found this that I sent to a friend (who ended up buying the navy). It’s a nice oversized fit! Also, I took the size XXS and it’s still really roomy. If you don’t like a really oversized fit, I’d size down.

PS: I like almost all the Tibi Liam jackets HOWEVER I don’t necessarily think it’s the wonder item that the brand touts it as….as always, try things on and decide for yourself! Also the brand always says to take your “true size” but honestly so many items are really oversized that I would feel free to size down if you want. I did and I’m happy with the fit. It’s about what makes YOU (the customer) happy, in my opinion.

Beauty favorite: and finally, one skincare item, which is Cerave Night Cream. I’m on my third jar! It’s inexpensive and in my opinion works really well. It doesn’t glide on as easily as some of my more expensive items but it moisturizes well and I feel no worries about slathering it on all over. I’m really happy with this find and its a good supplement to my more expensive moisturizers (currently Chanel Hydra cream).

What are some of your favorite purchases of 2022?