Dec 27, 2021
Best Buys of 2021
I’m a sucker for lists like best purchases of the year so I wanted to give it a shot and make my own list for 2021. This was the first year where I really tried to be intentional with my purchases.
1. Clothes Wish List Items
I remember being in Austin in early 2020, talking to my friends about how I wanted to buy a hat. I finally pulled the trigger last month, and I love the hat. It feels more sophisticated than my beanies and more practical than my berets. I also bought some black pants which I wear almost every week. I was lusting over black pants for months, and I’m happy to know that I do enjoy them. Having a wish list to reference has been incredibly helpful, making sure I buy items that aren’t impulsive. I will continue to use the wish list in 2022.
2. Skincare
I watch lifestyle videos on YouTube and would be shocked about the number of products people use. Is it really a skincare routine if there’s 10 steps involved? About five years ago, I started to use beauty face masks to pamper myself. For the most part, I feel like the benefits are more psychological for me. However, in the past few months, I’ve tried different skincare products and they do seem to make my skin better. There’s less redness and I don’t break out as much when I’m traveling. It’s also been incredibly therapeutic to do my skincare routine. I want to continue investing in my skincare but use up what I have first before buying more.
3. Art Supplies
At the beginning of the pandemic, I bought an adult coloring book and color pencils. I now use them almost every day as a way to wind down and do something creative. I love thinking about what colors I want to use for a page. I wanted to explore into other art forms to push my creative side. Last month, I bought some painting supplies and polymer clay. I tried out painting the other day, and it was fun to just paint whatever I felt like. I’m excited to try out the polymer clay and to create without having an end goal. I’m a planner so being spontaneous can be difficult and something I want to work on.
Overall, so incredibly happy with these three groups of purchases I made this year. These purchases allow me to explore more about myself from my interests to my body. I’m curious to see what will be my favorite purchases in 2022!
