Lookbook

I’ve been sharing my monthly favorites nearly every month for the past 10+ years but only on video (IG, Tiktok, YouTube). I’ve never shared my favorites in a blog post but thought I would begin doing so in case you ever miss my monthly favorites video. These are all my favorite, most worn and most enjoyed products from the month. I love putting these lists together and sharing the best of the best with all of you! Here are my favorites from the month of April 2026.

My April 2026 Favorites

Ann Taylor Dolman Boatneck Sweater Top

This is the perfect spring workwear sweater. You can style it for the office but I have been styling it with casual looks too. Such a great fit and overall classic style.

OneSkin OS-01 Lip Shield SPF 15 in Bare Blush (discount code: MAREE15)

I love everything OneSkin does so I knew I would adore this new lip launch. And I was right! But I didn’t just adore it – it immediately became a monthly favorite. The color is the perfect neutral everyday pink that I can wear with any makeup look. It feels nourishing with no tackiness (and no weird sunscreen scent).

Joonbyrd Moon Swim Hydrating Body Wash (discount code: MAREE20)

This is a new-to-me brand that I discovered recently. It’s a body care brand focused on utilizing skincare ingredients to treat and nourish the skin. The brand was founded by a dermatologist so the formulations all have a skincare approach to body care. This body wash feels so silky smooth that I wasn’t sure it was a gel at first. LOL The scent is amazing leaving just a hint of it after my shower. It lathers up perfectly without stripping the skin.

Commodity Milk Orchid

I’m not someone that is normally into fragrance but I have been testing so many new-to-me brands with unique scents. Maybe I was just getting bored with what I had because all these new perfumes have awakened an interest I never had before. With notes of fig milk, vanilla orchid, magnolia, warm cotton and coconut cream, this is a soft floral vanilla that feels creamy rather than too sweet.

BonBon NYC Gummy Candy

I am a HUGE gummy candy lover so I have been dying to try this Swedish candy brand I’ve seen all over social media. They sent two different bags to try and I am HOOKED! There are so many fun flavors and shapes that come in each bag – truly some of the best candy I’ve ever tried.

Givenchy Prisme Libre Pressed Powder (shade 2)

Pressed powders keep getting better and better. I am not someone who likes to use any powder because it doesn’t look great on my mature skin. This is one of the few exceptions that truly works for mature skin and it’s concerns. It’s blurring, helps to slightly mattify but still leaves a soft luminous finish to the skin.

Etoile Oval Toiletry Case

I’ve been keeping all my daily makeup in this toiletry case. It fits everything and looks so chic.

K18 HeatBounce Heat Protectant

I only wash my hair 3x/week so on the days that I don’t wash it, I needed a heat protectant to use on dry hair. This was recommended to me by my hair stylist so I ordered it during the Sephora sale. It’s absolutely amazing though it took me a few tries to figure out how best to use. Because my hair is so thin, I spray it into my hands and then onto my hair so I can control how much I apply. Only two sprays is needed for my entire head but it really protects my hair. It leaves it looking shiny and my curls seem to last longer.

Ilia Beauty Eye Stylus Shadow Stick in Adorn

Most of the eyeshadow colors I gravitate towards are champagne or rosy in tone, but I wanted something more in the cool taupe family. This shade was absolutely perfect and applies beautifully.

Orebella Nectar Dew

I didn’t realize that I was a fig lover until this month when two of my favorite fragrances both happen to contain fig! This is a hair/body mist which is perfect for the summer but doesn’t last as long as traditional perfumes. Even though it isn’t as long lasting, the scent is amazing. A fruity floral with notes of fig, pear and peony that smells light and airy.

NOYZ Rinse Cycle

Three fragrances made it into my favorites this month which is definitely rare for me! I already fell in love with NOYZ’s scent Only Human a few months ago and am equally obsessed with this new launch. It’s a fresh, clean musk scent with notes of guava, pear, cherry blossom, sandalwood and vanilla bean.

Tatcha The Milky Sunscreen SPF 50

There has been so much buzz surrounding this new sunscreen from Tatcha. After testing it for more than a month, I can confirm the hype is warranted. This is one of the most beautiful sunscreen formulas I’ve tried in a long time. It feels like a nourishing hydrating serum rather than a traditional sunscreen. It wears beautifully under makeup and leaves a fresh radiant glow to the skin. A must try for mature skin!!!

Dolce Vita Mylee Heels

These sandals check all the boxes for me as the perfect spring/summer heeled sandal. Casual enough to dress down but embellished enough to dress up for special occasions. Neutral so they look great with any outfit and a low, walkable heel.

Dolce Vita Jam Jelly Flats (more sizes here)

My middle school self is so happy jellies are back but glad they are more comfortable than they were years ago! LOL I’ve worn these walking around all day and my feet did not hurt once. I went with this bright coral shade for summer but they also come in neutral shades as well.

Violette_FR Lip Nectar Hydrating Lip Stain in Pois de Senteur

This was a purchase made during the recent Sephora sale. It’s the first product I’ve tried from Violette_FR but it definitely won’t be the last! This is a gorgeous hydrating lip stain as the name suggests that hydrates and leaves a gorgeous subtle shine to the lips. The color I chose is a bright raspberry that looks great alone or layered under another gloss.

Hung Vanngo Glossy Lip Hue in Behind the Scenes

Another purchase made during the Sephora sale from a brand I have not tried before. These are an intensely pigmented glossy lip lacquer that looked too good to pass up. LOL I ordered a bright pink (no surprise there) and immediately fell in love with it. The formula can be a bit messy so only apply a small amount because it can get too thick and goopy if you apply too much. But I’ve been wearing it over the Violette_FR lip stain and it’s become my new favorite lip combo!

Chunky beaded necklaces are everywhere this spring. We will also see them trending all throughout summer which makes me so happy! I am amassed quite a good collection of beaded necklaces because I love how much they add to all my outfits. Especially the colorful ones which I love to pair with simple or neutral looks. If you are not someone who wants to layer your necklaces and prefer to wear only one, beaded necklaces are the perfect solution. They are impactful enough to wear alone but still look timeless regardless of how popular they are right now. I rounded up all my current favorite styles at a variety of price points.

10 Beaded Necklaces I’m Loving

Lizzie Fortunato Kavos Collar

Lizzie Fortunato is known for her beaded chunky necklaces. They are so stunning and truly create a statement around the neck. This one is all neutral except for the few bits of color throughout which add the perfect balance.

Heaven Mayhem Clementine Necklace (code: MAREE20)

Not everyone wants a bright and colorful beaded necklace so this black and silver style from Heaven Mayhem is a great alternative. I own this in a dark green and love the length. It manages to hit my neckline at the perfect spot.

Baublebar Joan Necklace

This necklace has gone viral a few different times over the past few months because it makes such a statement. If you really want something bold to add to a simple look, I highly recommend getting one of these Baublebar necklaces. I have it in green and wear it so much more than I anticipated.

Roxanne Assoulin Jasper Large Beaded Metal Ball Necklace

This is the only necklace out of this group with varying size beads throughout the entire piece. I love how the large beads don’t go all the way around and the pops of red peeking out between the gold beads is so chic.

Tuckernuck Mosaic Ciel Necklace

When a beaded necklace has a statement clasp, it immediately makes it a tad more versatile. Since the clasp on this looks like a decorative bead itself, you could wear it in the front or the back.

Julietta Multi Mavis Necklace

Even though this necklace is multicolored, all the shades are deeper and more neutral. Perfect for a subtle bit of color to any look.

Baublebar Janette Beaded Ring Necklace

Another top seller for Baublebar is this beaded ring necklace. Much smaller than the other style I included which makes it easier to layer and style with other pieces. I personally love this turquoise version to wear all summer long.

Anthropologie Chunky Rainbow Necklace

For the price point, Anthropologie does some of the best chunky beaded necklaces. Their color selections are also some of my favorite. This one in particular is so gorgeous and would add so much personality to a simple summer look.

Anthropologie Rainbow Stone Necklace

If you don’t want to do a large chunky beaded necklace, this is much more understated in size. It comes in a ton of color variations so if you don’t love this rainbow option, there is definitely something for everyone in their selection.

Julietta Mykonos Necklace

While this isn’t a full beaded necklace since the focal point is the shell, I still wanted to include it because it’s on my wish list. LOL I can already envision so many gorgeous summer looks styled with this stunner!

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