Few skin-care brands inspire the ardor that surrounds the extra-fancy beauty imprint Aesop. Founded in 1987 as a hair salon, the business has grown to include skincare, hair products, and home fragrances (including a shamelessly soigné candle that launched last year for a cool $110). If you’re familiar with the brand’s peerless products and gently eye-popping price points, you’ll be thrilled to know that they just announced a 10% sitewide discount (gift cards are excluded) starting right this second and ending on Sunday, December 5 at 11:59 pm EST. All customers have to do is subscribe to the brand’s newsletter and use the code SUBLIME to take advantage of the discount all weekend long.

Aesop’s singular scents, apothecary-style packaging, and primordial-but-pristine retail space have left a legion of intoxicated product junkies trailing like so many Pepé Le Pews in the brand’s aromatic wake — writer Michelle Santiago Cortes described her whole life flashing before her eyes the first time she stepped into an Aesop store. And the Aesop label isn’t merely a pretty face — our beauty editor swears by the brand’s parsley-seed product range to soothe oily, pimple-prone skin. It’s also a tried-and-true holiday-season go-to for everyone on Most Wanted, so this sale is the perfect opportunity to get all of your gift shopping done (and maybe add a few personal buys to your cart, too).

While the brand’s products are unapologetically luxe-level and the discount isn’t the deepest one we’ve ever seen, Aesop so rarely goes on sale that we felt compelled to sound the alarm. (The brand didn’t even launch a Black Friday promotion on their own website.) We don’t know about you, but we’re going to be splurging on these products no matter what, so every little bit helps. As Aesop’s founder Dennis Paphitis told the Guardian in 2019: “Critics are at liberty to use other products, there is no justification required. We make exceptional products with great care and attention.” [insert mic drop]

Get inspired with some of our editor’s must-haves ahead.

Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, $38 $34.20

This made-for-everyone hand wash is one of the brand’s most beloved products, boasting a heavenly blend of rosemary and cedar. It makes a great gift for nearly anyone on your list — we all have to clean our hands, so why not make the common experience a luxurious one?

The Advocate Gift Set, $105 $94.50

Aesop’s seasonal holiday gift sets are the stuff of legend, boasting an edited selection of best-selling products grouped around a cerebral theme. This year’s theme is the “Anatomy of Generosity,” with each set created in homage to an unique charitable organization. The Advocate, pictured here, is dedicated to the non-profit Voices of Witness.

Post-Poo Drops, $29 $26.10

This pint-size elixir will help banish BM aftermath thanks to a powerful blend of citrus extract and ylang ylang. As Aesop so delicately explains on its website, a few highly effective drops will “neutralize disagreeable smells.” We love this as a cheeky (!) stocking stuffer for anyone on your list.

Parsley Seed Facial Cleanser, $43 $38.70

According to the Guardian, “one Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Serum [is] sold every nine minutes.” Our resident beauty and wellness expert Karina Hoshikawa endorses the powerful parsley seed infusion for oily and acne-prone skin, and the blend also includes lactic acid for gentle removal of surface impurities.

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To say that the pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the very existence of what it means to be “well” would be the understatement of the year. With that in mind, a wellness-geared gift means that much more in times where we’re filled with hope and optimism (and booster shots), but not quite out of the COVID woods just yet.

And while it’s true, we love a bougie wellness buy just as much as anyone, the truth is that some of the most life-transformative wellness purchases I’ve made this year were squarely in the $20-50 range. (In other words, you can splurge on your wellness routine if you want, but it’s by no means a requirement.)

As a wellness writer, I have the unique privilege of testing out a ton of stuff — both inexpensive and wildly so — and while many of them are nice, but don’t really do…. anything.Having sussed out the best gems over the course of 2021, I’m here to share my findings on what’s actually worth spending on. Ahead, you’ll find the most positive, grounding wellness gifts, straight from my routine to yours.

OstrichPillow Light, $45

When I tell you that this magical circular pillow is the best thing that’s ever happened to my sleep routine, I mean it. For years, I’ve struggled with not being able to sleep anywhere that wasn’t a horizontal, bed-like environment (much to my demise during my annual 12-hour flights to Tokyo); however, this lightweight, squishy cloud pillow instantly creates a tranquil environment of calm, quiet nap conditions any time, any place.

Lord Jones Hemp-Derived CBD Tincture, $70

My two cents on CBD: Even if it’s just a placebo effect, if the ritual of it makes you feel better, then it’s still a win. I love adding this subtly minty tincture to herbal teas before bedtime for a soothing, relaxing moment of calm.

The Qi Ultimate Wellness Set, $155 $139.50

While the price is somewhat steep (heh), you do get a beautifully-designed glass teapot and four cups to enjoy a blissful cup with company. The included nine blooming flower tea sachets are a truly magnificent sight, not to mention delicious to sip.

Halfmoon Cotton Yoga Blanket, $46

Even if you don’t use it all that much, you probably have an old yoga mat (or three) lurking in some forgotten corner of your closet. Reinvigorate your practice — as I have in recent weeks — with this woven yoga blanket. In addition to helping with grip, there’s something really grounding about doing Warrior II on a cloth surface. (Plus, it’s roomy enough for partner poses as well, if that’s your thing.)

Casper Glow Night Light, $35 for two

Yes, I am including a night light — *for grownups* — in here because Casper’s version is a major game-changer. In addition to being a chic addition for any home, the backlit design softly diffuses the light so you’re not blinded by a bright bulb. Plus, it’s equipped with motion sensors so that it illuminates when you’re walking by for a midnight bathroom break before softly dimming back to black.

Positive Affirmation Pencils, $7

Talk about the best $7 spent. These positive affirmation pencils make for the perfect stocking stuffer for the fastidious, note-taking, journaling maven on your list.

Sakara Coconut Praline Granola, $16

I’m already a major fan of Sakara. Their cookbook has transformed my home-cooking game, and I drink their chlorophyll water drops every morning without fail. Next thing I plan on carting for myself and friends: Their limited-edition holiday granola, which is jam-packed with oats, pecans, and coconut for a delicious, nutty breakfast or snack.

The Nue Co Stress + Sleep Set, $45

Many melatonin supplements I’ve tried either induce me into a mini coma or give me nightmares (eek!), which is why The Nue Co.’s valerian root drops have been my sleep aid of choice for years now. I won’t be missing out on snapping up a full-size bottle with a miniature Functional Fragrance for a mood-boosting olfactory experience.

Cadence A Capsule A Day, $98 $86

I know — $90 for a travel pill case is a lot of money. But when I tell you that this has made traveling with my vitamins and prescription medication so easy, I mean it. This has become the first thing I pack for every trip — I didn’t travel without it once this year. The individual, magnetic jars make it easy to take a couple of days’ worth of pills (as opposed to an entire week), and you can even fill them with your skincare products to avoid packing full-size bottles.

Olly Hello Happy Gummy Supplements, $20

I’ll be totally honest here: I’m not entirely sure that these improved my mood from a neurochemical perspective, but that doesn’t mean I love them any less. I looked forward to taking these delicious, vitamin D-infused gummy worms every morning, and loved even more that I could readily stock up on them at my local Target.

Theragun Mini, $199

Last year, I gifted Theragun Minis to my sister and my boyfriend — and they both love the muscle-pummeling gadget more now than ever. This new, muted rose colorway is perfect for the design-minded giftee in your life.

WTHN Ear Seed Kit, $45

Add some holiday twinkle to your season with these gold and Swarovski crystal ear seeds that provide acupressure therapy while adding a subtle hint of bling.

Bathing Culture Golden Hour Hydrosol, $20

In the Before Times, I kept this mist by my desk at the office for mid-day face spritzes. Now, it’s earned a permanent spot on my WFH setup, where I mist my entire body for an instantly re-invigorated experience. Inhale clarity, exhale bad juju.

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Welcome to Money Diaries where we are tackling the ever-present taboo that is money. We’re asking real people how they spend their hard-earned money during a seven-day period — and we’re tracking every last dollar.

Have you ever spent more than 30% of your income on rent? How much of your paycheck goes to rent? How much of a financial burden was it? Share your experiences here for an upcoming Refinery29 story.

Today: a UX/UI manager who makes $160,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on a hanging plant.

Occupation: UX/UI Manager
Industry: Technology
Age: 31
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $160,000
Net Worth: ~$479,000 ($137,000 in retirement accounts; $184,000 in investments; $110,000 in various checking and savings accounts; $48,243 equity in one bedroom co-op apartment.)
Debt: $203,757 left on my mortgage
Paycheck Amount (biweekly): $3,438 + (varying $1,000-$2,000/month for freelance gig)
Pronouns: She/her

Monthly Expenses
Mortgage + HOA: $2,035
Home Insurance: $25
Utilities (Gas, Electricity, and Internet): $115
Cell Phone: $40
Car Insurance: $50
HSA: max out
401(k): max out
Health Insurance: $45
Dental/Vision Insurance: $25
Amazon Prime: $119 annually
Netflix: $0 (covered by cellphone provider)
Donations: $40 to various causes
Investments: $500
Savings: Whatever is left over after all variable expenses.

Was there an expectation for you to attend higher education? Did you participate in any form of higher education? If yes, how did you pay for it?
Yes, but my parents were the type where as long as I got a B-, they were happy. I attended a city college because I didn’t want to spend a fortune on education. I got a few scholarships and grants and my parents helped pay the remaining balance. Fortunately, I graduated with no student debt.

Growing up, what kind of conversations did you have about money? Did your parent/guardian(s) educate you about finances?
Yes and no. When I was younger, my mom helped me open up a savings account. I was stingy AF growing up because I was addicted to seeing that number grow, so I saved every penny that I received as a gift and added it to the account. When my bank went out of business, I withdrew all the money and had a stash of cash underneath my pillow. When I turned 18, I opened up a checkings account, savings account, and a low-limit credit card. At this point, I didn’t even know how to write a check. I learned everything on my own.

What was your first job and why did you get it?
My first job was at a skincare clinic as an admin while I was in school. I got a job to sustain my shopping habits and barely saved any of it. Growing up I had an unhealthy relationship with shopping. The moment I got a credit card, I started to rack up some debt that rolled over every month. I practically hit rock bottom because I was borrowing money from friends to pay off bills that I didn’t have the means to pay. I was pretty embarrassed and I guess that was my turning point.

Did you worry about money growing up?
Yes. We weren’t rich at all growing up, but I never felt like we were poor-poor. My parents were immigrants and came to America as teenagers. My dad had a gambling problem, so money was tight, but my mom did her best to shield the money problems from me. I kinda figured it out anyways since my parents argued about money pretty regularly. I hated him growing up, and I feel like that caused my love-hate relationship with money.

Do you worry about money now?
Sadly, yes. Even though I am considered a high earner now (new job, salary bump), my anxiety around money still persists. It’s always like “I’ll feel better when I ___ [finish paying off my mortgage, save enough for retirement, reach FIRE, etc…].”

At what age did you become financially responsible for yourself and do you have a financial safety net?
I would say by the time I was 24 when I moved out on my own. I started to pay for my own health insurance and cell phone bill. I have a healthy emergency stash that could cover both my family and me for a year.

Do you or have you ever received passive or inherited income? If yes, please explain.
Yes, about $5,000. My uncle consistently invested in an index fund under my name. The moment I turned 18, I withdrew all the money. Looking back I wish I had kept it in there.

Day One

7:30 a.m. — My first alarm rings at 7:30 and I’m dreading that sound. There are days I snooze and there are days I just force myself to wake up — today I win. The moment I’m up I try to chug a glass of water to wake up my body while my mind slowly catches up. I instinctively do a couple of yoga poses and stretches and then choose a quick morning meditation from Insight Timer. When my mind is fully awake, I indulge in my bad habit of scrolling through my emails and social media.

8 a.m. — I am up and in my bathroom getting ready. I brush my teeth and wash my face with plain water. Then I spray on some facial mist, put on Krave Beauty moisturizer, and a light dab of eye cream and Vaseline for my lips. I take my multi-vitamins and B12. I get out of bed and water my plants.

8:30 a.m. — I log in to work, check a couple of emails and all my unread Slack threads. I work for a few hours before my stomach starts growling.

11:45 a.m. — I start preparing my lunch. Today is a quick wrap with grilled chicken from Trader Joe’s, sweet potato, butter lettuce, avocado, and a dash of salt and pepper. I’m still hungry after I eat, so I cut up a kiwi for dessert.

3 p.m. — I start to get the midday slump, so I start munching on a bag of PopCorners. While I’m snacking, I open up my Yesstyle tab and start window shopping again. I like to add stuff to my cart imagining all the stuff I could buy, but don’t actually pull the trigger then and there. This way I have the chance to talk my way out of buying stuff that is impulse versus stuff that I actually need. I switch back to work.

6 p.m. — I’m always uninspired when it comes to dinner, so I make instant ramen and watch a bunch of YouTube videos while I’m eating.

8 p.m. — I turn on Netflix and catch a few episodes of Squid Game. I’m craving something in my mouth again, so I reach for the PopCorners.

10:50 p.m. — Time to get ready for bed. I take a quick shower and begin my nighttime routine. I started using the ATOI soothing line, and love how luxurious it makes me feel about my routine. After two rounds of cleansing, I pat on a small amount of toner. I have a sample of La Mer cream, so I attempt to smear a thin layer all over my face. It’s really heavy, but I want to use it up. I add a light dab of eye cream and I’m ready for bed.

11:20 p.m. — I check my social media feeds and get sucked in for 30 minutes before my eyes got tired. I lay my phone next to me and knock out.

Daily Total: $0

Day Two

7:30 a.m. — Snooze today, so I do my morning routine and skip social media. I have T-Mobile and on T-Mobile Tuesday there is always some type of perk. Today it’s $2 off Dunkin’, so I quickly saved that to my account.

8:30 a.m. — I’m hungry this morning, so I make a quick smoothie with half of a frozen banana, frozen strawberries, blueberries, and pineapple with almond milk. I nurse the drink until 11 a.m. because I have back-to-back meetings, so my butt is in my seat until 1.

1:15 p.m. — I get hungry, so I quickly fix the same lunch as yesterday. Meetings slow down and I actually get to have some heads-down time and catch up on work.

5:15 p.m. — My eyes get dry and my head feels heavy, so I set my boundary and log off from work.

6:15 p.m. — I have a quick intro call with a connection of a friend who wanted some career advice. I offer my advice and talk about my experience in this field.

7 p.m. — Craving pho tonight, so I get a large order of pho and a short ribs appetizer. It definitely hit the spot. The portions were very large, so I have leftovers. $16.50

8 p.m. — Same nightly routine of Netflix, shower, and ready for bed by 11.

Daily Total: $16.50

Day Three

7:50 a.m. — Snooze again. It’s been getting colder, which makes it harder to wake up. Today I have a few working sessions with clients, which means I have to be on camera. I lightly fill in my brows, curl my lashes, put on some blush, and lipstick. Put on a nice “work” top and I’m ready to work.

12 p.m. — Meetings are done! For lunch, I make a bowl of noodles with the leftover pho soup from yesterday.

1 p.m. — It’s my friend’s son’s fourth birthday, so I quickly log on to Amazon and find a nice explorer kit to arrive tomorrow ($15.99). Finish the day with a few more hours of emails and work. $15.99

5 p.m. — Haven’t left my house for three days, so I make an effort to take a walk outside while listening to my borrowed audiobooks.

7 p.m. — For dinner, I boil some frozen udon noodles from my freezer and eat them with two soft-boiled eggs and imitation crab sticks. I catch up on some YouTube videos.

9 p.m. — Jump on a quick meeting with a freelance client who lives on the West Coast. We walk through a few upcoming requests and I tell them I will get back to them about the ETA.

9:45 p.m. — Time to relax, so I do my normal nightly routine, but also put on a sheet mask, and turn on my back massager.

11 p.m. — Ready for bed. I do some social media scrolling before I drift off to sleep.

Daily Total: $15.99

Day Four

7:30 a.m. — Same morning routine until I’m ready to get up.

8:30 a.m. — Another packed day of back-to-back meetings. People have got to learn that some meetings can be done through emails!

11 a.m. — I finally pulled the trigger on my Yesstyle order ($103.97). I mentally prepare myself to hit the buy button after double-checking all the items over and over again. The final push is me telling myself I can treat myself here and there. I can’t take my money with me when I die. I close the tab and continue to work. $103.97

12 p.m. — For lunch, it’s another wrap with eggs, avocado, leftover short ribs, and a squeeze of hoisin and sriracha sauces.

2 p.m. — Today I am redeeming my Dunkin’ $2 code, so I pick up a strawberry donut as midday treat. It’s covered by the coupon.

7 p.m. — Time to put my laptop to sleep. For dinner, I use whatever is left in my fridge. I make scrambled eggs with truffle salt, mashed avocados, and grilled chicken with teriyaki sauce.

8:30 p.m. — Watch a few more episodes of Squid Game (holy moly, the suspense).

11:30 p.m. — I’m ready for bed and drift off to a guided sleep meditation.

Daily Total: $103.97

Day Five

7:30 a.m. — It’s finally Friday! For some reason, I wake up refreshed and just get up.

9 a.m. — Makee myself a cup of non-dairy matcha latte. I work through lunch without even realizing it.

3 p.m. — I snack on PopCorners and a kiwi. I decide to check up on my stock portfolio (lots of red, eek, so I quickly close the app). Back to work.

5 p.m. — Can’t decide on what I want to eat, so I just make a big batch of pasta with spaghetti sauce.

7 p.m. — I have a few freelance projects to work on so I spend my Friday night just grinding away.

10 p.m. — Late-night sweet tooth and I’m craving ice cream so I open up the box of non-dairy Haagen-Daaz coconut caramel dark chocolate ice cream bars. It’s actually really good!

12 a.m. — Time to get ready for bed. I’m so glad tomorrow I can sleep in.

Daily Total: $0

Day Six

8:30 a.m. — Rise and shine. I check my messages and social media feeds. I get out of bed two hours later.

11 a.m. — Time to head to my local farmers market to see what they have. I get a large bag of kale, one cucumber, a bag of apples, and cherry tomatoes. $15

12:30 p.m. — Wash and prep all the produce that I got and fix myself a simple kale-apple-cucumber salad with a cup of matcha.

6 p.m. — I’m going to a poker night tonight with some of my close friends. I take public transportation to my friend’s home ($2.75). I’m definitely a newbie to this game, so I’d like to think of my buy-in as my tuition to learn. At the end of the night, I’m down $20, but I learn something new every time. We end the night with a platter of sushi and wine. My friend gets the sushi and I get the wine ($34.50). $57.25

1 a.m. — In bed and ready to snooze.

Daily Total: $72.25

Day Seven

9:30 a.m. — Sleep in today. I roll around bed and go through my social media feeds.

11 a.m. — Stop by the local plant shop and get a new hanging plant ($20). I’ve been eyeing hanging plants for a while and finally decided to pull the trigger. I also stop by Home Depot to grab some soil for my plants ($5). $25

12 p.m. — I go to Traders Joe’s to restock on some grocery items: bread, eggs, almond milk, onion, sweet potato, teeny tiny avocados, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, turkey meatballs, and naan ($32.01). For lunch, I decide to heat up the spaghetti and add turkey meatballs. $32.01

3 p.m. — Time to tidy up the house a bit. I wipe down the kitchen, scrub my bathroom, and vacuum all the floors.

5 p.m. — I head out for a short bike ride around my neighborhood park and then head to a park bench to catch the beautiful sunset.

7 p.m. — On my way home, I pick up two slices of pizza with sausage and pepperoni. The night ends with the last few episodes of Squid Game (highly recommended!). $6

11 p.m. — Wash up and ready for bed. I can’t believe the weekend flew by! Am I the only one who wishes we had a four-day workweek?!

Daily Total: $63.01

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In October, Stella McCartney’s spring 2022 show opened with the voice of American mycologist Paul Stamets. It wasn’t the first time the British designer referenced fungi in her work. McCartney, known for pioneering sustainability in fashion and using cruelty-free materials in her work, previously unveiled a sports bra and leggings made from mushroom-based “leather” in March. But, with the debut of the label’s first-ever bag made from Mylo™, a trademarked mycelium-based material created by the biotechnology company Bolt Threads, the show felt like an announcement of the material’s official arrival in the luxury fashion space. 

Mushroom leather is made from mycelium, the vegetative part of fungus that’s been used since the late 20th century by artists and scientists, who grew it for design and medicinal purposes. While PVC and polyurethane leather have been widely used as a cruelty-free alternative for the last decade, including in luxury fashion, the material has been rejected by some for its environmental impact: pleather production releases harmful toxins because of its plastic component; requires high amounts of water, energy, and chemicals to make; and doesn’t biodegrade at the end of its life cycle, which means it will fester in the landfill long after it’s been ditched. Since then, naturally-derived alternatives, including mushroom and cactus leather, have entered the conversation. In addition to Stella McCartney, biotechnology companies like MycoWorks and Bolt Threads have partnered with brands like Hermès, Lululemon, and Adidas on mycelium collections in the last year alone.

“There’s a lot of effort around using biology to either create totally new things or replace the old products we’ve maybe made with plastics and other chemicals [ie. insulin, ethanol],” says Eben Bayer, the co-founder of Ecovative, a New York-based biotechnology company focused on creating sustainable alternatives to materials like foam and plastic. 

Is mushroom leather the future of sustainable fashion then? It’s complicated. For one, each company has its own formula for growing and processing mycelium, which may include chemicals that alter the product’s organic composition. This brings up questions about the sustainable and non-toxic properties of mushroom leather. But, as companies like Bolt Threads argue, adding these chemicals is necessary. According to Jamie Bainbridge, Bolt Thread’s vice-president of product development, mycelium is fine enough to mimic real leather, but it’s hard to guarantee a durable product that can rival animal-derived material without adding any synthetics using the technology available at the moment.

While Bainbridge declined to disclose which synthetic materials the company uses in its production — “If I shared that, it’d be a little bit like giving you the recipe” — she points out that consumers not only want a cruelty-free product but a long-lasting one: “When you build a luxury handbag and it lasts you a lifetime, biodegradability is not your top of mind issue.” Still, she says the company is working to increase the amount of organic materials in its production over time. “We first have to get a material to the market that is made of good chemistry and biological inputs,” she adds. “If we do those two things right and we make a durable material, then the biodegradability will come down the line.” 

According to a statement from MycoWorks, the company “doesn’t need synthetic materials for its process.” Instead, it employs “mycelium, byproducts of agriculture and lumber waste, and cotton.” MycoWorks’ CEO Matt Scullin explains that the company’s “secret sauce” is in its ability to grow dense sheets of mycelium that are later turned into its patented finished product called “Reishi Fine Mycelium.” Once it’s at this stage, the mycelium is sent to the company’s tannery partners, which Scullin says use a “chromium-free chemistry” to process the leather. Bayer, whose company originated the technology used by MycoWorks, believes that, when kept in its organic form, mushroom leather does have the ability to be the future of sustainable fashion: “I think that the holy grail in this space is going to be the combination of bio-based chemistry that gives the consumer a reasonable durability rating for a handbag or an accessory or even shoes without pumping it full of plastic.”

Then, there’s the conversation around accessibility, as many of the mushroom leather products that are currently being touted are in the luxury market. And while it’s almost guaranteed to trickle down if it takes off at brands like Stella McCartney and Hermès, there are still few instances of material making its way down to mass-market brands. The exceptions so far are Adidas’ Mylo-made Stan Smiths, Lululemon’s mushroom-based yoga accessories, and Ganni’s just-announced mycelium-based capsule collection, made in collaboration with Bolt Threads and expected to be released in 2022. (While no specific details have been revealed yet, it’s safe to assume that the prices won’t be too far from the brands’ usual offerings.) “If you can provide a material that can be adopted by high-end luxury and mass [market], now you’ve really done something,” says Bainbridge. 

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Though, according to Bayer, who launched Ecovative in 2007, the use of mushroom leather could bring about a more environmentally sustainable future, he notes the importance of opening the doors to natural leather alternatives for artisans around the world, who may not be able to work hand-in-hand with companies like MycoWorks or Bolt Threads in the same vein big retailers and designers do. In his ideal scenario, mushroom leather companies would create enough material to be able to supply independent artisans with textiles that would enable them to move away from animal leather while still maintaining their craftsmanship and practice. 

As with other types of material science innovations, like 3D-printing, electromagnetic weaving, and self-laced products though, it’s still early to say if mushroom leather will hit the mass market. As Bayer puts it, “Unless this is something that can reach the masses, it’s kind of just cool PR.”

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Giuliva Heritage Coat, 360 Cashmere Sweater, Paige Maternity Jeans (sold out, similar here), Le Monde Beryl Flats

One color that has struck me this season and I can’t get enough of is a deep yellow that’s has hints of hold and ochre. This shade is warm and cheerful, but also looks so luxe and regal in dressier styles for holiday occasions. I recently wore this beautiful double-breasted wool felt coat in this goldenrod palette and have been adding the pop of color over everything. See my edit below of more styles in similar hues – from gorgeous statement pieces, to holiday favorites, velvety accessories and more.

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It seems that Hailey Bieber has become our unofficial style muse around here lately! It’s impossible not to notice her fresh style and unique combinations of pieces that create one-of-a-kind looks.

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