With less than 2 days left of the year, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at our top favorites from this past year. I’ve included a little bit of everything in my top 21 favorites of 2021 from fashion finds to beauty favorites and accessories.
I would love to know if there’s a certain product that you’ve found either on my YouTube channel or here on the blog that you’ve purchased and really love! Be sure to comment and let me know at the end of the post. Hearing from you is my favorite and love to connect and chit chat.
My Top 21 Favorites of 2021
Best of Beauty
Charlotte Tilbury Foundation
The Charlotte Tilbury foundation is what I wear 99% of the time. It’s medium to full coverage without being thick or cakey. It stays put all day and has great skincare benefits. I’m in the shade 7.5 neutral, and actually discovered it at NY fashion week when a makeup artist used it on my skin.
Cleansing Brush
This cleansing brush helps cleanse the skin better than if you were just using your hands. It exfoliates and takes off your excess makeup that you might not get off with a cleansing balm. Then, on the other side it has a warming setting with a rose quartz stone to apply your serums and lotions with.
Hair Heat Protectant
A heat protectant is very beneficial if you’re styling your hair often. It helps decrease heat damage caused from blow drying, straightening or curling your hair. It also gives my hair a little grit to help hold my curls.
Curling Wand
My T-3 curling wand has been a favorite of mine for like the last 5 years, and gives the most voluminous curls. And I also feel like the wand itself lasts so much longer than other curling irons that tend to short-out quickly.
PillowTalk Lipstick and Liner
The Pillow Talk Charlotte Tilbury lipstick has been a favorite of mine for years. It’s the perfect shade of neutral that goes well with many different skin tones. I like using the liner first and line my lips and fill in the color with the liner then go over with the lipstick.
Walmart Lipstick
This Flower lipstick from Walmart in the shade “Petal Pout” is a great “ook-for-less of the Charlotte Tilbury. Plus they have over 20 different shades to choose from with this formula. It looks beautiful on and has amazing reviews online.
Mac Lipstick and Liner
I actually wore this lip combo in this YouTube video. I’m wearing the shade “Whirl” in the liner, and the shade “Velvet Teddy” in the lipstick. It gives a little bit more of a deep look versus what the Pillowtalk lipstick and liner give. It’s a great duo to wear throughout the fall and winter.
“Magic” Powder
I recently found this powder from Emily Gemma – a beauty blogger. And took her recommendations because she always finds the best beauty products. It is way pricier than I usually spend on makeup, but it literally blurs out all your pores. It’s like an Instagram filter in a powder compact. It’s truly magic.
Silk Scrunchies
The Silk scrunchies never leave crease in your hair and don’t cause breakage because of the material they’re made out of.
Cleansing Balm
I use this cleansing balm to remove all my makeup before I cleanse my face. It feels so nourishing and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth. And it smells like a spa.
Body Butter
This body butter is infused with argan oil to help give your skin the ultimate nourishment. It’s especially amazing in the winter when the weather is dry.
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Best of Fashion
Faux Fur Jacket
This faux fur jacket was part of my winter coat roundup. The reason I love it so much is that it’s easily styled casually or with more dressy outfits. I’m wearing my true size – XS.
Pink Knit Pullover and Shorts
I wore this cute pullover and shorts set on my recent trip to Palm Beach. It’s the perfect shade of pink and a great everyday lounge set. It runs true to size and you can use my code CARIN for 20% off.
Cream Sherpa Jacket
This was another coat featured in my winter coat roundup. It’s a full-zip jacket in the color “Cream.” The quilting on the chest gives a nice feminine detail. I love the drawstring on the bottom, so you have the option to wear it cinched for a more fitted look or leave it undone for a more boxy look. This fits true to size, and wearing an XS.
Sweatpants
I’ve always loved these Abercrombie sweatpants. I love the ruffle detail at the top and they’re a little bit of a thicker material. But wanted to try an elevated pair of sweatpants. I discovered the brand Vuori is few months ago, and they make really good sweatpant basics, and wore these pink ones on my trip to Palm Beach.
Denim Shorts
You can never go wrong with a good pair of denim shorts, and these are great quality for an affordable price. You’ll love wearing these throughout the spring and summer.
Watercolor Dress
This dress is a beautiful dress to wear to lunch, on a beach trip or to a bridal shower. It’s a beautiful silhouette and very comfortable. It fits true to size.
Corduroy Skirt
This corduroy skirt is a great changeup to denim throughout the fall and winter. I love the blush pink color and can wear this with sweaters, bodysuits and tees. Dress it up with knee-high boots or heels or dress it down with sneakers. You can use my code CARIN for 20% off too!
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Best of Shoes and Accessories
Sam Edelman Sneakers
Two pairs of shoes made my favorites list, and it’s probably no surprise that this Sam Edelman sneakers made it onto here. They’re the perfect casual shoe to go with virtually any color in your wardrobe.
Pearl Sandals
The other pair are these beautiful pearl sandals that I wear throughout all of spring and summer. They’re adorable with jeans, shorts, skirts and dresses, and pair nicely with any type of look. The pearl detail gives the sandals a feminine touch, and they’re very comfortable.
Miranda Frye Cuff
If you’re looking for a classic bracelet to wear by itself or to add to a stack, this Miranda Frye cuff is a great option. You can use my code CARIN for 10% off.
Rose Quartz Heart Necklace
You guys know my love for all things Kendra Scott. This rose quartz necklace is a beautiful everyday necklace to wear alone or stacked with other necklaces. It comes in two other finishes, and would also make a great gift for a new mom or other special-occasion gift.
Open Heart Necklace
This open heart necklace is also a favorite of mine from Kendra Scott. Pair it with the heart earrings for a dainty and beautiful combination.
Heart Ring
If you’re into wearing different rings, this is a beautiful and feminine option to wear. I like wearing this on my pointer finger. They also make the matching bracelets too!
Pearl Headband
The exact pearl headband I have is sold out, but found a similar one HERE. It’s such a fun accessory to wear and elevates any outfit you’re wearing. The white is easy to style with most any outfit, and it’s a great starter headband to get, if you don’t have one yet.
Pearl Hoop Earrings
I’ve worn them in a ton of videos because they’re inexpensive and classic. And love the combination of the gold and pearls. Plus they’re not too heavy and feel comfortable wearing them throughout the day.
Bow Necklace
Rounding out the accessory category with this bow necklace, and love that it’s girly. It comes in silver and rose gold, and a great everyday option.
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What’s your favorite item in this 2021 list? Let me know in the comments below!
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