I’ve read a ton of books this past year and there were some hits and some major misses. I thought I would round up my favorite books that I read in the first half of 2025.

I’ve slowly over the past year been experimenting more with Korean beauty specifically skincare because the feedback from those using it is always amazing. From the effectiveness to the unique textures to the affordable price points, Korean skincare is truly on another level.

My style isn’t over the top preppy but there is something about a quilted jacket that I LOVE and the new Barbour x Tuckernuck collab is 10/10. I literally want everything!

Suede is a fabric that always makes an appearance every fall and winter but this particular year, it is EVERYWHERE. Suede bags are trending big time and I love how many options there are to choose from.

Meh. I wanted this book to be a bit more exciting than it was. Sadly it fell a bit flat for me.

Lip balms and especially tinted lip balms are incredibly popular right now and as someone who has a huge weakness for lip products (and has always had a big lip balm collection), this makes me so happy. LOL The Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balms are one of the most popular formulas on the market and for good reason.