October has come and gone, and so have all of the hallmarks of fall shopping — spooky season decor, pumpkin-scented candles, and that last-minute dash for fun Halloween costume ideas. As we pack away our Chappell Roan-inspired cowboy hats, we’re feeling that fall-to-winter shopping energy shift. The focus has now turned to hunkering down for the colder months, leveling up our skincare routines, stocking up for the long stretch ahead, and doing some serious holiday season admin.
According to anonymous shopping data from our October stories, our readers were way ahead of the game: They were snapping up cozy season essentials and making good use of Prime Day deals in the process. From fluffy cardigans to winter-proof beauty staples, read ahead as we dive into our readers’ winter survival edit, approved by the pros: you.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Quad Goals Lip Oil Kit
This $8 lip oil consistently tops our list of e.l.f. Cosmetics’ best products for its ability to create an alluring, lightly pigmented gloss on your lips while keeping them smooth and hydrated. It gives much more expensive versions from luxury brands a run for their money, in our honest opinion. For the holidays, the brand has released a special quad, consisting of its top three most popular hues, plus a limited-edition shimmery gold.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics Glow Reviver Quad Goals Lip Oil Kit, $, available at e.l.f. Cosmetics
Vuori Soho Melton Trench
‘Tis the season to swaddle yourself in the snuggliest winter outerwear. Made with well-insulated recycled wool, this fully-lined jacket will be a fantastic layering piece over an oversized knit sweater or fleece pullover.
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Vuori Soho Melton Trench, $, available at Vuori
Noyz Unmute Eau de Parfum
Noyz Unmute is a scent unlike anything else we’ve smelled before, as deputy writer Jacqueline Kilikita put it in our Noyz perfume review. “It’s all in the carefully balanced notes: Black plum is juicy and moreish, Madagascar vanilla feels like a deep, comforting hug and cashmere wood lends a slightly salty, tobacco-like element for added mystery and edge,” she wrote. It has the cozy, skin-like vibe of Glossier You as it dries down. We’re obsessed.
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Noyz Unmute Eau de Parfum, $, available at Noyz
FP Movement So Fly Henley Layer
A henley shirt hits that perfect midway between comfy and cozy, and this icy-blue number is a prime example. The snap buttons can be done all the way up if you need a bit more warmth, and the relaxed, cropped silhouette means the opportunities for layering are endless.
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FP Movement So Fly Henley Layer, $, available at Free People
JW Pei Joy Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
JW Pei’s designs are quickly gaining favor with our readers, with its delightfully shaped handbags at an under-$100 price point. Case in point: This gorgeous burgundy number was a top-seller last month from our roundup of Nordstrom’s best fall fashion finds.
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JW PEI Joy Faux Leather Shoulder Bag, $, available at Nordstrom
Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader The Concealer Pen
Our beauty editors were such big fans of Victoria Beckham Beauty’s newest launch — a skin-improving concealer pen designed in collaboration with Augustinus Bader — it’s actually replaced their favorite foundations. Several features make it worth the $68 price tag: a click-pen mechanism that doesn’t waste any product, a natural coverage that flawlessly tucks away redness and blemishes, and, most importantly, Augustinus Bader’s TFC8®, a patented technology that encourages skin cell regeneration. Simply put, it’s one of the best concealers on the market.
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Victoria Beckham x Augustinus Bader The Concealer Pen, $, available at Augustinus Bader
Béis Wicked The Carry-On Roller
The Wicked brand collaborations just keep coming, and this Béis luggage crossover is the best one yet. Out of the whimsical drop — which includes luggage, weekender bags, and backpacks in special colorways — this carry-on roller has received the most love, especially in this bubblegum-pink chrome shade.
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Béis x Wicked The Carry-On Roller in Wicked Pink, $, available at Béis
OPI Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum
If your nail beds have seen better days after getting back-to-back gel manis, this treatment serum is just the ticket. This version from OPI was a big hit from our Amazon Prime Day coverage. After just one month of use, our editors have observed less dented and overall stronger nails, thanks to a patented keratin technology that strengthens the proteins in your nails.
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OPI Repair Mode Bond Building Nail Serum, $, available at Amazon
Palais Des Thes 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar
Yet another unique advent calendar has taken our readers’ fancy last month: This Palais des Thes heavy hitter includes 24 delicious tea bags, from non-caffeinated herbal infusions to fragrant blends. Look out for Le Thé Magnifique, the brand’s new limited-edition flavor, behind one of the windows.
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Palais des Thes 24 Days of Tea Advent Calendar, $, available at Neiman Marcus
Wade Logan Chanella Geometric Area Rug
Our readers love a Wayfair hidden gem, and this retro-chic rug is a fantastic home find — bonus: It’s 56% off. Reviewers love how expensive the material feels, and the geometric design would look so cool alongside mid-century modern furniture.
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Wade Logan Chanella Geometric Area Rug, $, available at Wayfair
Massimo Dutti Turtleneck Cashmere Sweater
A turtleneck sweater is a wardrobe staple that gets tons of wear as soon as the weather starts to turn. If you’re looking to add a new one to your collection, Massimo Dutti’s fall/winter lineup is exactly where to look. We’re partial to this cream cashmere number, which looks so elegant when styled over a silk slip dress.
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Massimo Dutti Turtleneck Cashmere Sweater, $, available at Massimo Dutti
IGK Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray
This multitasking hair spray was a Prime Day beauty deal that really took off last month. Loaded with shine-enhancing coconut oil and strengthening proteins, it can be used as a heat protectant, UV shield, and detangling spray.
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IGK Good Behavior 4-in-1 Prep Spray, $, available at Amazon
Quince Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan
This fluffy cardigan will be difficult to put down. The alpaca wool is just as soft and cocooning as cashmere, and its featherlight weight makes this a perfect layering piece to wear underneath a winter coat.
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Quince Baby Alpaca-Wool Cropped Cardigan, $, available at Quince
Becky Cameron Brushed Microfiber Sheet Set
This sheet set hits the rare trifecta for bedding: The brushed microfiber material is wrinkle-resistant, fade-resistant, and pill-resistant. Reviewers also can’t get over how soft and comfy it is. The heavily discounted price sweetens the deal.
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Becky Cameron Brushed Microfiber Sheet Set, $, available at Wayfair
Jenny Bird Puffy Heart Chain Necklace
This heart-shaped necklace will be a standout piece in your chunky jewelry edit. The puffy heart pendant draws attention without looking juvenile, and the paper clip link chain design is timeless.
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Jenny Bird Puffy Heart Chain Necklace, $, available at Jenny Bird
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