I wanted to make a quick post showcasing some of the best purchase I’ve made in 2024.
Y’all voted of this article on instagram, but I also love post like this because it helps me really hone in on products that are worth my hard earned money.
To be honest; I’m a picky shopper, so I genuinely enjoyed most of the items that I purchased in 2024.
But for the sake of this post, I decided to share my top 20, split across 4 categories.
I won’t get into much detail in this blog either. But if y’all need a detailed review, defiantly let me know!.
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Table of Content
Experiences
While I’m not counting it for this list, perhaps the best thing that I purchased this year were all the experiences that I had.
I got to travel all across North and Central America and I wouldn’t have been able to do so if it wasn’t for Expedia.com
Expedia made it so easy to plan all my trips– from hotel and VBRO stays, rental cars and even flights; I can book it all on Expedia.
They even offer package options that make planing your next trip from beginning to end as simple as a few clicks.
I’m currently planning my 10 year wedding vow renewal, and being able to compare flights and hotel package rates has been the most helpful tool for me.
Best of all, Expedia is also a partner of Rakuten! meaning that I can get cash back on the trips and packages I get through Expedia!
If you’re ready to explore this year, click this link right here to get started planning your perfect adventure!
Clothing
Dolce&Gabbana Leather Barocco-Heel Sandals
I bought these shoes at the beginning g of 2024 as part of a sale that Nordstrom was having.
I can’t say that I wear these often but I have worn them for a long period of time where I had to walk across uneven surfaces. I had no trouble at all.
That coupled with the fact that these are just so interesting make them prefect for me.
Be biggest cone to these I would say is that 1) these are definitely shoes for experienced heel wearers and 2) this is an ultra lux item, so even on sale theses kicks are expensive.
Shop Dolce & Gabbana Leather Barocco-Heel Sandals Here
Acne Studio Delouise asymmetrical midi dress
I bought this dress for my sister’s bachelorette trip through Net-A-Porter during one of their spring sales and I’ve been wearing it every chance that I get.
I love the untamed frills, jagged edges and asymmetrical cut. And the ombre coloring from green to black is just perfection!
While this dress is meant to be styled up, I have also dressed it down and have been in love with the looks.
This dress makes me feel like a mermaid who just got her legs to walk on land and it’s everything to me!
The downsides are that this dress was very expensive even on sale, and it is pretty long. I have to wear at least 3 inch heels or I’m tripping over the hem.
If you like this dress but not the price, I do believe I have found a dupe here.
Shop ACNE STUDIOS Delouise asymmetrical midi dress here
Zimmerman Cassia Ruffle Mini Dress
I bought my first Zimmerman dress from ThredUp and you can read about the experience here.
I have LOVED all the Zimmerman pieces that I have thrived this year, but their minis particularly have been so fun for me.
The quality of their clothing has been amazing, often made from linen or cotton, and the fit has been prefect.
These are pieces that hold up very well to daily stressors and use, which is what you want when you’re spending so much on clothing.
I also just really appreciate how fun these dresses have been.
I know the cost of Zimmerman peices have been climbing so if you can find a dress at a decent price and you like the style, I would scoop it up.
Shop Zimmermann dresses here
Gucci Bamboo Boots
These boots have been another great thrift for this year and I’ve worn them all autumn long.
I will say that these aren’t the easiest to walk in, so if you plan on doing a lot of moving around, these might not be the ones you want to wear.
But with the beautiful chocolate suede and bamboo detailing, these boots have been on repeat.
Shop similar Gucci knee high boots here
H&M black Cargo Pants
The amount of times I have been stopped and asked about these pants needs to be studied!
These have been my go to pair of pants since April and they are great for styling up or down.
I really like the boot cute of these pants as they hover just above the ground when you pair them with a good heel.
These pants also have an incredible fit, made even better if you decided to get them tailored.
These pants are super affordable and best of all, they are made using post consumer product!
Shop H & M Denim Black Cargo Pants here
Accessories
Honorable mention–Pandora Bracelet
I wanted to make this quick honorable mention because I have been spending time lately working on my Pandora bracelets and I feel like these are a fun way to see fun moments and great accomplishment in your life.
I’m currently working on my Disney, travel and pink/breast caner bracelets and have been fun building it, So I figured that I would mention that here too.
Coach Essential Zip wallet
Once I got into this wallet, I didn’t want to get out of it!
The Coach Essential Zip wallet is a full zip wallet that fans out allowing you to easily see your cards, cash and coins.
3 gusseted sections, 2 internal slip pockets and one external pocket also make organizing this wallet super easy.
I can fit 16 cards in here with no trouble–and honestly I could probably get a few more in there if I needed too.
What I’m loving most about this wallet thought is the amazing product quality for the price.
Coach has leather that compares to Louis Vuitton or Chanel, but for a much more affordable price point.
Plus they typically have fun and fresh prints that are exciting (such as my lipstick print which I just can’t get enough of!)
Shop Coach Small Essential Zip wallet here
Coach Soft Empire 40 Carryall
I have a whole blog post that you can read here about this bag, but the Coach Soft Empire 40 is just one of those bags that is hard to get out of once you move into it.
I used this as my travel bag all for the last quarter of 2024 and it was amazing.
I added this bag organizer here, and can easily carry my laptop, camera, hard drives, water bottle, wallet, snacks and other bits and bobs
while this is a large bag, it is just small enough to be a personal item on most airlines so you can get a lot of mileage out of it.
If you’re not going to use it for travel, it is also an amazing work bag, as it will hold everything that you will probably need for an office visit inside.
This is expensive for a Coach bag, coming in at just under $700.00 USD. But the quality is there and its just a super practical bag,
Shop Coach Soft Empire Carryall 40 here
Louis Vuitton Mini Bumbag
While this bag did make my list for good reasons, I want to make sure I’m transparent and share that my particular bag did have quality control issues. This is a problem that I have been hearing about a lot from Louis Vuitton lately so just be aware.
All that said, if you want to splurge on a carefree, easy going mommy bag for when you’re at the park or sports, the mini bumbag is what y you’re looking for.
While you’re not going to be abler to hold much, it does hold everything that you’ll need, and is just so easy and convenient.
The Mini Bum Bag has a lot of different color and canvas options to choose from. I went with the cognac color which I thought would be prefect for the fall, but I’m finding its great year around.
But they also typically carry this bag now in the limited collection releases, as well as in original and reverse monogram.
Shop Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton Mini bumbags here
Louis Vuitton Croisette
This was the bag that I purchase for my birthday this year is Hawaii (read about shopping in Hawaii here) and It has been one of my most used bags this year hands down.
The Croisette is peak coquette core with the damier azur/ ballerina pink color way and dainty top handle.
This bag also came with a cross body strap to make it hands free which was prefect for all the moving around I was doing during the spring and summer.
I have done a full review that you can read about here, but the Croisette feels like both a small and medium sized bag at the same time. Because of this, I find myself wanting to reach for it for a wider range of occasions–and it works for them all!
The only draw back that I Have with this handbag is that the damier azur isn’t and easy print to keep clean. I have to always wipe down my bag to avoid staining and the vachetta got a mark within the first few weeks.
Shop Pre-loved Louis Vuitton Croisette here
Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Denim Neo Speedy
With Louis Vuitton pulling inspiration straight from their Y2K vault, getting my hands on the Marc Jacobs Denim Neo Speedy was amazing in multiple ways.
I really did buy into the denim craze this year, and getting my hands on this Speedy allowed me to experience that for a fraction of the price (plus, I prefer the bigger Speedy in this case to the smaller one).
But something about the early 2000’s bags from many of these luxury brands just hits different.
I got the chance to travel a lot with this particular hand bag and in ever Louis Vuitton Store I went to, the CA’s were just so interested in it.
I feel like this bag in many ways transcends being just an accessory and feels more like wearable art at times.
Shop this style and others from Louis Vuitton here
Beauty & Skin Care
Chanel Les Beiges Sun Kissed Bronzer
I reviewed the entire Chanel Les Beiges collection here, but the Sun Kissed Bronzers were a standout for me.
I don’t have the best history with luxury bronzers, especially with Chanel. So I was surprised when I fell in love with this formula.
This bronzer in Mauve Deep and became my go to bronzer for when I do my make up day to day and it looks and feels so lovely.
I believe that this was supposed to be a limited release, but I’m sure there are still some available here
Shop this product and more at Chanel.com
Red Light Therapy
I left this one a bit general because there are a few tools that I have been using and I’m loving them equally for different reasons.
Overall though red light therapy (RLT)is a great tool to encourage cellular regeneration and has worked wonders on my skin when it was going to its hardest struggles.
Skin Gym Wrinklet LED Mask
There a many RLT mask on the market and many of them go for $400.00 USD and up. I will say that most of these are going to be worth the price, but that’s a lot of money upfront.
I have been asked about products that won’t break the bank but will still help you see results and I feel like the Skin Gym Wrinklet LED Mask is a great entry level product that gets results.
This mask generally retails for $99.00 USD but you van often find it on sale here
Sola Wave
Mask are great but often time when I’m traveling, they can be difficult to use.
The Sola Wave 4 in 1 Skind Wand has been great in that it allows me to literally do my skin care routine anywhere.
And because this product is so versatile, I can treat any part of my body to RLT pretty easily.
Sola Wave has many products to try out including skin care that can enhance their RLT products. I’ve gotten the chance to try a few and they are all pretty amazing.
I am a Sola Wave ambassador and they were kind enough to give me a coupon for this blog post. So if you’re interested in checking out their products, click here.
La Roche Posay B5
I was lucky enough to have La Roche Posay send me a care package with a full sized bottle of their Hyalu B5 Pure Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum.
This has quickly become a favorite for me as I love the way my skin drinks this up.
As I have mentioned earlier I have been traveling a lot, and this product makes it into my carry on every single time.
The price point for this product is also pocket friendly which is great seeing how expensive good skin care can be.
Shop La Roche Posay Products here
Shark FlexStyle Air Styling & Drying System
I was planning on avoiding this product all together until I got to try out my sisters dryer while we were in Cancun. After I used it once, I intensely knew that I needed one and now I use it all the time.
This product has been great for my whole family and our vast range of hair types and textures.
On top of that, I’ve been able to give myself super voluminous curls and blow-outs all within a quick 10 minutes using the Shark Flex Style.
While cheaper than the Dyson option, this is still an expensive product. However, you can find some good deals on it from time to time here
Shop FlexStyle Here
Summer Fridays
The chemotherapy that I’m currently one dries out my skin like crazy, so I’m always looking for the best way to keep it moisturized .
I’ve been enjoying the Jet Set Mask and well as the Lip Butter Balm from Summer Fridays so much that I literally don’t travel without them.
Both these products do a wonderful job of locking moister into my skin all day leaving my skin looking smooth and radiant.
While not the most expensive skin care to come across my desk this year, I would defiantly categorize these products as ‘treats’, so I would suggest stocking up when there is a sale.
Shop Summer Friday Products Here
Fragrance
Louis Vuitton City of Stars
I have been using the samples for several Louis Vuitton Fragrances for years now, but was gifted City Of Stars for my anniversary this year and it has quickly become on of my favorite scents.
This is a very citrus forward scent with just a tad bit of floral notes that leaves you feeling so fresh.
The staying power of this perfume is also one of the best I’ve had as well. With Louis Vuitton perfumes lingering on my skin all day in general.
Of course with this being a luxury fragrance that aims to rival Creed, the price is astronomical.
However, this is still under $400.00 USD + you do get a discount when you go to refill your bottle once you use it up. So I’m going to call that a win.
Shop Louis Vuitton Perfume travel cases here
Nest Lychee Rose
I just got into Nest fragrances last year, and I can officially report that I understand the hype!
They have a range of perfumes at affordable prices with some of the most creative pairings I’ve seen.
These niche fragrances have some amazing staying power and are competativily priced. I was able to pick up a discovery kit at Sephora for less than $20.00 USD during the semi annual sale event.
There are so many scents that I’m loving from them, but the one that I personally think is the best is the Lychee Rose.
This one is defientily lychee forward but the rose is there and they play well together, giving you a very femminine scent
Shop Nest Fragrance products here
Being Frenshe Glow On Roll-On Fragrance Oil
I discovered this perfume oil right at the start of 2024 and on its own, its alright.
But the reason why I added it to this list is because when paired with other fragrances, it takes everything to another lever entirely.
I use this as a base for my perfumes being sure to add it to my pressure points layer my favorite fragrances on top.
And it smells like heaven.
This particular oil layered with the Nest Lychee Rose literally had a few people catch up to me, just to ask what I was wearing.
Shop Being Frenshe roll on fragrances at Target.com
Bath & Body Work Body Fine Fragrance Mist
I have really been into luxury fragrances lately. But when I tell you that they are EXPENSIVE!!!
I know a lot of you are so interested in trying them, but shelling out $200.00 USD for a bottle that you don’t even know if it will work for you is not feasible.
Thankfully Bath & Body Works has us covered.
Their Fine Fragrance Mist are inspired by popular designer and luxury perfume. So you can tries these fragrances out for a fraction of the cost.
Best of all, thees normally run around $19.00 USD. But right now for the semi annual sell, they are less than $5.00. So go get you some ASAP!
Shop Bath & Body Works Fine Fragrance Mist on sale here
Final Thoughts
I honestly slowed down on my shopping in 2024, and I’m hopping to slow down even more here in 2025.
That said, I feel like I was a lot more intentional with my purchases last year and found a lot of great products that really worked for me and my lifestyle.
I hope that these products can work just as well for you too!
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Until next time,
Love, Monnii
