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Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is all over the news right now (2026) because of the FX multi-episode film. But, so many of us lived through the fascination with — and newsworthiness of — her marrying JFK, Jr. and then instantly becoming a '90s fashion icon. Personally, her style was the style I still covet. Clean, no-fuss, simple, neutral and especially black. The one curiosity, along with any item she wore, was her lip color. It wasn't until years after her passing that we finally

This year has been a bumpy one. Suffice to say, I'm pretty happy it's over. But, it ended with me getting a new job and picking up a few products I've been watching. Not a lot, though. Being unemployed made me more considerate when it came to products I needed vs. products I just wanted. Come to find out, I didn't need anything. Some products made it onto my list at the last minute. That's how good they are. Here are the 10 products I loved in 2025. Crown Affair The Overnigh

Yes. Thy name is CBE. I thought an Hermés lip liner was the end of my bougie choices but, no, no. I had to get Victoria Beckham's The Foundation Drops with TFC8 ® . But, let's not get too excited about cost. Yes, it's more expensive than any foundation I've ever purchased. However. I got a very hefty discount because a friend works at a particular store and scored me the best of all holiday discounts. I love my friends. I chose shade 5 - Light (neutral with warm undertones)

Or contour. I fought it for the longest time, rejecting all kinds of contouring, until age caught up with the volume of my lips. Now, it’s all about lining with intent. Or contouring my lips. I see Hailey Bieber doing it all the time, although overlining is a bit much for me. I liked the idea of Rhode’s Peptide Lip Shape, but not the consistency or the price tag for something that disappears. Honestly, anytime I really want a product but don’t feel like spending a lot, I sear