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Things That Make Me Feel Cool, Hot, and Grown Up
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items Ironically, and iconically, the life you've always wanted suddenly becomes a normal Wednesday. The current list of things that make me feel all the things that every 20-something year old needs.
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The Products
The Experiences
The Products
A curated collection of products that make life feel a little more polished, elevated, and put together. The beauty essentials, little luxuries, wardrobe pieces, and everyday upgrades that give effortless cool-girl energy without trying too hard.
If the girls (and gays) have to work, might as look chic while doing it. A morning commute is nothing without a workbag that is both functional and gorgous. I've had my eye on this Charles & Keith bag for a minute. A part of growing up is making ...
Zephyr Tassel Tote Bag in XL
I used to be a tried and true silver jewelry stan but something clicked at the ripe age of 26 that turned me into a gold jewelry lover. A simple pair of gold huggies have made me feel effortlessly put together, even on my worst days. A solid quality ...
Gold Hoop Earrings | Ana Luisa Jewelry
Nothing screams “I have my life together” like a Friday night in, glass of wine in hand after doing a pre-weekend house clean. Oversized wine glasses are the best because they hold enough wine to keep you *well hydrated* and they look so picture perf...
Handmade Tour 26-Oz. Red Wine Glass | Schott Zwiesel
My “I made it” moment (at least with my beauty routine) was nailing down my favorite lip combos. Merit Beauty made the list with this gorgeous tinted lip oil. It's hydrating and the pigment is so effortlessly stylish. Find products that work for you,...
Shade Slick | Merit Beauty
Specifically black leather high heeled boots. Beautiful, sexy, and can we talk about the sound they make as you trapse across the office or pavement? Top 10 best sounds. I have grown to realize that dressing like my best self does improve my outlook ...
Sylvia Wide Calf Knee High Boot, Women's Boots and Booties | Sam Edelman
Let's face it, in 2026, you're going to carry your phone with you…might as well have a cute case to match the vibe you're going for. These cases from Inserif are immaculate. The texture, the personalized engraving - chef's kiss! My personal favorite ...
Burgundy Lizard Texture Personalized Snap Case | Inserif
I was reminiscing the other day about that weird time in my adolescence where wearing gloves and hats in the winter just wasn't *cool*. Okay, flash forward 15 years and I am absolutely so grateful that I'm not an idiot anymore and enjoy dressing for ...
Renown Leather Gloves | Aritzia
It’s giving: I moisturize my cuticles. I return library books on time. I have a favorite wine glass. 🍸💅 Cuticle oil gives polished girl energy, in the best way. I can't remember the days where I didn't have moisturized hands. This cuticle oil is fl...
Shea Nail And Cuticle Oil - L'Occitane
You may be thinking, “Allyson, how can a soap dish make you feel mature?”…well, let me tell you. There is NOTHING more chic than having a nice bar soap on a cutesy dish in atop your bathroom sink! I love when I visit someone's home and they have a ni...
Le Marais Scalloped Soap Dish
The Experiences
A collection of cool, hot, grown-up things to do in your 20s that make you feel like you have your life together. Little luxuries, solo rituals, spontaneous plans, getting dressed up just because, and experiences that make everyday life feel a little...
Not everyone is a martini person, I get it. Some order it (or prepare it at home) to feel something and others actually enjoy it…to each their own. However, nailing down your go-to cocktail or mocktail really just adds to the overall “brand” you're c...
Nailing the Perfect Dirty Martini Recipe
Top 10 experiences in life, finding a nail salon that absolutely kills the nail game every time you go. There's nothing worse than trying to find a salon that prioritizes comfort and care - trust me, I have left so many salons after 2-hours of painfu...
Becoming a Regular at a Nail Salon
There's something about grabbing a drink from your hotel's bar before a night out that screams “I have it together”. I'm not sure why - maybe it's the idea that you can kick off the night solo & see where it goes from there, all to circle back to...
Grabbing a cocktail at a hotel bar - solo?