End-of-the-Season Holy Grail Edit: What I’m Loving Right Now
September is here, the fall beauty launches are coming in hot, and apparently summer has packed its bags without consulting me. Before I fully surrender to deeper makeup shades, fall fashion and the avalanche of holiday launches that I know is lurking around the corner, I wanted to give a proper send-off to some of the products I loved most this summer. Consider this my end-of-the-season Holy Grail Edit—an ode to the beauty, fashion and style finds that earned permanent real estate in my routine.
And you may notice something a little different this time around: fashion is having a moment in this blog post. From jewelry and eyewear to denim and some seriously chic activewear, this list wandered well beyond my beauty cabinet. Here’s what I’m loving right now.
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YSL Make Me Blush Glow Cream Blush
The powder version of YSL Make Me Blush is already one of my favorites, so naturally I needed to investigate when the cream version arrived. Purely for editorial purposes, obviously. The new formula gives cheeks that fresh, juicy wash of color that looks polished without looking overly “done.” The texture melts beautifully into the skin, blends easily and leaves behind the kind of healthy glow that makes you look like you’ve been drinking water, sleeping eight hours and generally making excellent life choices.
Mejuri Jewelry
Where has Mejuri been all my life? The Interconnected Tennis Cuff and Interconnected Strike Pavé Diamond Hoops have quickly become two of the most complimented pieces in my jewelry rotation. They’re modern, beautifully made and have that substantial, expensive-looking quality I usually associate with pieces carrying a much more painful price tag. The Tennis Cuff in particular is one of those pieces that instantly makes whatever you’re wearing look more pulled together. And the earrings? Just enough sparkle without announcing themselves from across the room. Both feel incredibly luxe, and I haven’t stopped wearing them since they arrived.
Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Blur Loose Setting Powder
Did I need another setting powder? Absolutely not. Did the beautiful packaging and heart-shaped powder puff weaken my resolve? Absolutely yes. Fortunately, the powder turned out to be much more than a pretty face. The formula is incredibly finely milled, softens the look of texture and seems to melt into the skin rather than sitting on top of it. Instead of leaving my complexion looking flat or overly powdered, it gives that soft-focus, subtly luminous finish Charlotte Tilbury does so well.
Viccí Eyewear
I have reached the stage of life where restaurant menus occasionally require optical assistance. 😭 But if I’m going to wear readers, they’re going to be fabulous! I’ve been wearing the Sofia Rx by Viccí, and these are not your drugstore readers hiding at the bottom of your handbag. They’re bold, chic and legitimately feel like a fashion accessory. I get compliments on them constantly—which almost makes needing readers feel like a win. Almost. No more squinting. We’re reading the fine print in style now.
Chantecaille Lion Collection
Yes, the Chantecaille Lion Collection launched what feels like approximately 72 beauty launches ago, but I couldn’t put together this list without giving it another moment. This may be my favorite Chantecaille collection to date. From the colors and textures to the beautiful lion-themed packaging, the entire collection felt special—and, more importantly, the products inside were every bit as good as the presentation. Because it was limited edition, much of the collection has already disappeared, but there are still a few pieces floating around. If you’ve been debating one and can still find it, I wouldn’t wait too long. Beauty regret is real. Especially limited-edition beauty regret.
The Noli Shop Jeans
I will never be the person who says skinny jeans are dead, flare jeans are dead, bootcut jeans are dead or whatever silhouette the internet has decided to cancel this week. I love jeans. Period. Give me a blazer and jeans for work, a great top and jeans for dinner, coated denim when I’m feeling a little more dramatic—I’ll take all of it. Three styles from The Noli Shop have been in especially heavy rotation: the Aria Flare, Aria Coated Flare and Allegra Bootcut. They’re flattering, comfortable and easy to dress up or down. But perhaps the most exciting detail of all: petite sizing. At 5’4”, I appreciate any pair of jeans that doesn't require me to immediately schedule an appointment with my seamstress. My ankles and my wallet thank you, Noli.
Tata Harper Revitalizing Body Oil
Tata Harper has been one of my favorite skincare brands for years, and the Hydrating Floral Essence has long been a fixture in my routine. More recently, however, the Revitalizing Body Oil has worked its way into my daily lineup—and now I understand why people become body-oil people. It leaves my skin feeling nourished, silky and beautifully conditioned without turning the simple act of getting dressed into an Olympic event. I’ve been using it consistently, particularly on my arms and legs, and it gives skin that healthy, expensive-looking sheen that I am always happy to encourage.
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WISKII Active
Confession: I’m not naturally a yoga-pants person. But apparently I am a WISKII person. Their designs have completely changed my perception of activewear because they feel much more fashion-forward than your standard gym uniform. And fortunately for me, the brand goes well beyond leggings with incredibly soft, luxe pieces for tennis, golf, workouts and—my personal athletic specialty—looking cute while running errands. Two current favorites are the Full Zip Hoodie and Stylish Ease Mini Sweat Skirt. Together, they manage to feel sporty, polished and a little bit preppy without looking like I’m trying to convince anyone I just came from a tennis lesson.
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Viseart Paris Serpentine & Nymphaia Étendu Palettes
I know. I know. I’m about to tell you how fabulous two palettes are after they sold out. The limited-edition Serpentine and Nymphaia Étendu Palettes disappeared incredibly fast, and after seeing them in person, I understand why. Serpentine brought the rich, seductive jewel tones, while Nymphaia delivered a gorgeous mix of nuanced neutrals, potent mattes and luminous shimmers. Both were quintessential Viseart: sophisticated color stories paired with exceptional formulas. So why am I torturing you with unavailable makeup? Because they deserve their place in my end-of-summer favorites—and because Viseart consistently creates some of the most interesting palettes in my collection. Keep an eye on my Instagram Stories because I’ll be sharing upcoming new Viseart releases as soon as I get the scoop.
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Final Thoughts
This may be one of my most fashion-heavy Holy Grail edits yet, and I’m not mad about it. Summer gave us plenty of beautiful makeup, but some of my biggest discoveries this season happened outside the beauty aisle: jewelry I can’t stop wearing, readers that turned an indignity into an accessory, jeans that actually acknowledge the existence of petite people and activewear cute enough to make me briefly consider becoming sporty. Briefly.
Now we head into fall—which means richer colors, great denim, beautiful skincare and approximately 7,182 new holiday beauty launches fighting for my attention. I’m ready.
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