The Lust List: Tastemakers’ Top Picks
Some people may be in search of the best New Year’s resolutions products, but this is The Lust List — where what you “need” is all relative. To lust is to desire. To crave. To covet. In that spirit, we let our favorite tastemakers weigh in on their top fashion and beauty picks to start the new year off right. Jen Azoulay, Mandy Madden Kelley, Kaye Bassey, Jacey Duprie, Larsen Thompson, Natalia Bonifacci, and Grace Atwood are among the influencers who shared their must-haves for 2023.
“I am so excited for boot season; the timeless over the knee boots are on my wish list,” says the founder of Jen Wonders Studio, referencing Jimmy Choo’s Vari 45 design. “They are the perfect addition to leggings and mini skirts this winter. Always chic and perfect for those day-to-night looks."
Available for $1,695 at jimmychoo.com.
“My shoe with Sarah [Flint] was inspired by the rich brocade fabrics we saw all over the walls of Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna,” says Atwood. “I knew it needed to be green. To keep things a little bit playful, we made it a Mary Jane style. The pearl button is one of my favorite details. I consider green to be a neutral and wear this shoe so many ways. A silky black kaftan like this; jeans and a fun top; or having a little bit of fun and pairing it with another pattern. I find that smaller-scale patterns look best with a larger pattern... something like this Johanna Oritz dress!”
Available for $695 at sarahflint.com.
“Statement pieces make up a big part of my wardrobe,” says the model and actress. “WE-AR4 is repurposing high-quality deadstock materials into wardrobe essentials. This asymmetric pleated skirt has become one of my favorite pieces in my closet. It pairs perfectly with a hoodie for a casual look and then can easily be dressed up for a night out.”
Available for $395 at we-ar4.com.
”I’ve been admiring the Extrait de Camélia Necklace from Chanel for a little while now,” says the founder of PAGERIE, a luxury fashion house for pets. “I appreciate quality over quantity. This stunning piece perfectly embodies all of the elements that I value in my collection: exquisite craftsmanship, superlative attention to detail, and effortless elegance. This necklace to me strikes a sensuous balance between minimalism and opulence, making it the perfect piece to wear whether you are dressing up or keeping it casual. What's more, its versatile nature means that it can easily be styled up or down depending on your mood or occasion, making it an indispensable addition to any luxury wardrobe. Simply put, this piece to me, embodies the essence of timeless elegance.”
Available for $2,900 at chanel.com.
“I’m obsessed with Maya Brenner and Abigail Spencer’s capsule collection: The Retreat Necklaces,” says The Retaility’s founder. “Not only are they beautiful, but I love the meaning behind them. Each design comes with one of four crystals set with a diamond on a 14k yellow gold band. The amethyst represents healing; the rose quartz is for love; the citrine represents happiness; and the clear quartz is for clarity. I adore both of these women and love that they collaborated on a piece that’s about more than a pretty aesthetic. The collection represents their individual spiritual journeys. As someone who is on a lifelong quest to better understand myself and the world around me, I love the idea of wearing a piece that provides comfort and a daily reminder of that journey.”
Available for $495 at mayabrenner.com.
Photo: Judy Pak
“Top of my wish list this season is a Judith Leiber minaudière,” says the founder of Angelilli, a clothing and accessories label. “After writing an article about the acclaimed handbag designer and her museum, I have a renewed respect and appreciation for her work. The incredible craftswomanship of her pieces are just as much art as they are fashion. Owning a Judith Leiber handbag is having a piece of American fashion history in your closet. Each bag comes complete with a tiny gold comb and mirror.”
Available for $1,900 at poshmark.com or a similar style is $4,995 at judithleiber.com.
“I’ve been a fan of LAKE pajamas for years,” says the founder of Wyeth, which recently opened its first boutique at Platform in Culver City. “We just launched Wyeth’s first ever collab, which happens to be with LAKE, and includes two of my favorite 100% cotton poplin styles in Wyeth blue. The Poplin Piped Pant set is perfect for layering up and staying warm and The Weekend Long-Short Set is my all time favorite that I live in year round.”
Available for $98 - $136 at shopwyeth.com.
Photo of Hyland: © Meredith Jenks/Trunk Archive
“Jens Grede and Erik Torstensson from Frame, makers of my all-time favorite jeans, were kind enough to send me a sweatshirt from their Hotel Ritz collaboration as a holiday treat,” says ELLE’s Fashion Features Director and the author of Dress Code. “I’m obsessed with hotels (Eloise was a formative childhood icon) and thus hotel merch, so it’s going to be a new staple for me.” She adds, “I also have my eye on Seven Stories Press’s Annie Ernaux death metal tee in black, for the literary groupie who also lives to rage. Beauty-wise, I’m re-upping my Supergoop sunscreen, Summer Fridays vitamin C serum, and the best neutral lip balm from Rare Beauty.”
Frame sweatshirt available for $395 at modaoperandi.com.
“It's always been a focus for me to get dressed with confidence [while] buying less,” explains the stylist and television personality. “Gone are the days of needing a new dress for every occasion. That's why I collaborated with Twobirds New York to create The Chataigne Multi-way dress. It's a versatile, reversible, sustainable closet staple intended to help women elevate their style and sustainability and show up in the world and be seen.” She notes it “can be worn scoop neck, layered, [or] tied front or back.”
Available in sizes 0-18 for $238 at twobirdsnewyork.com.
"I am always traveling and cannot go anywhere without my Fancy Teddy,” says the influencer. “It's the perfect accessory and makes me feel at home wherever I am and helps with calming and recharging because of the healing crystals inside.” She adds, “I am [also] obsessed with Saint Jane's Luxury Beauty Serum. I've been using it for over 5 years and it's the one product I cannot live without. My skin feels hydrated and looks radiant! It's helped with fine lines and calmed any irritation I might get.”
Available for $188 at fancyteddy.com and for $125 at saintjanebeauty.com.
"I love a skincare set; there are a variety of products that are usually the perfect size to travel with. This Replenishing Collection is on my wish list because La Mer skincare products deeply hydrate my skin through the cooler months, making way for more supple skin as the year goes on. It is such a great way to start a healthy skincare routine and the year off on the right foot!"
Available for $210 at nordstrom.com.
“I really got into my skincare routine during the pandemic and not only has my skin been great since then but it’s now become an important part of my self care. Next year [I] would like take my hair care to the next level. Tracey Cunningham has been a guardian angel to me since I have known her and I am so proud of her with everything she has done especially with Olaplex. Olaplex is the epitome of care for your hair and I really want to try their new product No9.”
Available for $30 at sephora.com.
Photo by Bliss Katherine
“I’m in love with Adipeau,” says the model. “This cream is supposed to be used day and night. I only use it in the evenings before going to bed as my night cream after my skin routine. You are supposed to put a thick layer and let the skin absorb it, so during the morning I go for something quicker, but Adipeau Active Face Cream is my favorite at night hands down. It helps to restore skin volume and strength. When I use it my skin feels visibly fuller and smoother in the morning, I’ve been obsessed for over a year since I first found out about it.”
Available for $75 at adipeau.com.