Editor’s Picks 2025: The Beauty, Wellness, and Cultural Favorites I Loved Most
As the year winds down, I’ve found myself doing a little reflecting—especially after a year that felt, at times, very turbulent. Before we head into a few weeks of over-indulgence and merriment (if we’re lucky), I’ve been thinking about the moments of joy that managed to break through the clouds. The products I truly loved, the books I couldn’t put down, the not-so-mindless TV shows that actually kept me thinking, and a handful of songs that lifted my spirits during a season of big change and uncertainty. It felt right to share a few of those moments with you.
Wellness:
- Weekly vitural yoga classes with my teacher JennTara
- A red light mask for a few minutes of me-time
- A balanced breathwork and yoga nidra practice
- Fancy, fluffy socks for winding down
- Reading more about creatine, perimenopause, and NAD
Beauty:
- For the days that a normal dry shampoo won’t cut it
- An affordable option for another very expensive face cream
- A health food store staple that has been taking up space on my vanity
- Luxurious exfoliating cleanser that is acne-safe
- A classic detoxifying mask available in all French pharmacies
Media:
- Listened: our own podcast(duh!), some new honky tonk music, and a meditation series that felt abundant
- Watched: a second season worthy of the first, a hilarious Hollywood satire, a true LMAO show, and a steamy guitly pleasure
- Read: The most honest discussion of motherhood and our changing world, an exploration of who we are online, words from the domestic goddess herself, a twisty dark novel
The Wellness Edit will be taking a short winter break to rest and recharge—and I hope you’ll give yourself permission to do the same. There’s still so much ahead, but it doesn’t all need to happen right now.
Thank you, truly, for being part of this community. Wishing you a holiday season filled with ease, warmth, and whatever brings you peace—and a New Year that feels hopeful and energizing.
With so much gratitude,
Emmy
Emmy
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