Happy 2019 you guys!! 2018 was one for the books. This was a year of growth and learning. I planned a wedding, got married, attended my first New York Fashion Week, walked down the isle as the Matron of Honor for my twin sister, and traveled more than ever! I’m so grateful for every single one of you and look forward to kicking off 2019 together.
Don’t forget, I’m hosting a HUGE Louis Vuitton Giveaway to start 2019 right! I’m teaming up with MakennaChristineXO and we’re gifting TWO Louis Vuitton Zip Key Rings. To enter:
- Follow @alwaysmeliss and @makennachristinexo on Instagram
- Like all of our photos for the month of January on Instagram
- Follow AlwaysMeliss & MakennaChristineXO on the LiketoKnow.it app (it’s FREE to download)
- BONUS for tagging a friend on our photos (any photo!)
Today, I’m rounding up YOUR top 10 favorite items from 2018 and sharing incredible dupes, as well!
1. Steve Madden Embellished Sandals
These were my absolute favorite sandals last summer! Full disclaimer, I splurged on these. They were $80 and worth every penny! Funny story, I actually needed sandals when I was at the mall, because the ones I was wearing broke. Best “accidental” purchase of my life! These were insanely comfortable, and went with every outfit in my closet.
Here’s a few similar ones that are also worth the splurge!
Honestly guys, I totally get why this was your #2 fave. I live in this tank still! It was originally $30 and comes in 4 colors. I picked up the white and light pink tank, and you guys literally bought it up! I was excited to see it went down to $19 and shared it with you all multiple times. Honestly, this is my fave tank of 2018, too! I wear it running errands, under a leather jacket, and even to the gym. It’s super cute with my Spanx leggings, as well.
My one and only regret with this suitcase was not buying the set of 3! I’m obsessed with this gold roller. It fits a ton of clothes, it’s easy to carry around when I’m traveling, and it’s incredibly cute for a suitcase. This one comes in a few colors, but I went for the gold. Don’t hesitate on this one, it’s the BEST!
I’ve actually had these shorts for years! Cut off shorts are my favorite in the summer. Easy to wear everyday, and to the beach or pool. I always size up in my shorts, I have a “thing” with them being too small.
Here’s a few others I am eyeing for this summer:
This curling iron is a 1.25″ and actually auto rotates. It’s amazing! This is the upgraded version of what I have and it’s currently on MAJOR sale for $119 right now! Full price it’s $230.
I got this sweater from the Nordstrom sale over the summer and OMG you guys went nuts for it! Not going to lie, I wear it all the time so I totally get it. It sold out so fast!
Here are a few others that I absolutely love:
7. Goodnight Macaroon Block Sweater
Goodnight Macaroon is one of my favorite online stores! They have trendy, affordable, unique clothes that literally ALWAYS fit. I’ve never received an item that didn’t work. They’re doing a 30% off site wide sale (code “SNOW30“), and my fave OTK boots are included in it, as well. This is the perfect casual sweater for Valentine’s Day, too!
Here’s a few other GM items I have and wear all the time!
Here’s a few blog posts where I featured Goodnight Macaroon products:
I got these pants during the Nordstrom sale and literally every single time I shared them, they sold out! I saw a few similar pairs, and had to share. These are great year round. This pair is brand new, it’s $55 and is almost identical to the pants I have! You can’t get a closer match. Same color.
Here’s a few others I love:
This is my everyday curling iron and hair dryer. I literally cannot live without them! The 1.25″ barrel has five heat settings (I use the 3rd hottest) and I always get the curl I want. It’s also not damaging, and seriously the best curling iron I’ve ever used!
This hair dryer is the best I’ve ever used! I actually ended up gifting one to my sister and she LOVES it.
It’s no wonder this set made my top 10 for 2018.
10. Amazon Leopard Knit Cardigan
I saw this cardigan on one of my blogger friends and HAD to have it. It’s under $30 and comes in a handful of colors. I ended up with both the white/black leopard, and the traditional camel/black leopard. You guys LOVED it! Leopard is always a staple, so I’m sharing a few of my fave leopard pieces below:
