Happy Tuesday, lovebugs!!! Today is a happy day for two reasons… first, I’m celebrating another year of life! And while I don’t necessarily love what getting older does to my face, I’m grateful for a strong, capable, healthy mind and body! Birthdays take on a whole new meaning when you lose people you love, and I feel privileged to celebrate another year of life.
I’m also excited to share one of my favorite posts of the year… my Sugarplum Favorite Things! I ruminate more than an acceptable amount over this list every year, but only because I want to be sure I’m including my very favorite ride-or-dies! The products and things that make my every day life better, easier, more fun or enjoyable. And also happen to make incredible gifts!
And to celebrate my birthday, I’m gifting FIVE email subscribers anything from my Favorite Things list!! Simply subscribe HERE, and I’ll randomly choose winners this Friday! (No spam, just my daily posts and weekly newsletter.) And don’t worry, existing subscribers are already entered.
So let’s get to it… this year’s Sugarplum Favorite Things!
one // Cavallo Ruffle Neck Dress. How could I have a Fave Things list and not include a piece from our Gibson x Hi Sugarplum Collections?! Of course I adore each and every piece we’ve ever created, but this dress is a must-have for every closet. It really works for any occasion… weddings, baby showers, date night, work (just add a blazer!), the list goes on. There are so many fun patterns to choose from, too!
two // Collagen Peptides Powder. You likely didn’t expect to see Collagen Powder on the list, but it’s part of my everyday life and one of the few things I do daily. A single scoop in my coffee helps with stronger hair and nails, faster muscle healing, softer skin, fewer fine lines, and even digestion regularity (don’t make me say poop.) It has no flavor and dissolves completely, so it doesn’t alter my coffee at all. I shared the scoop on this stuff in my Intermittent Fasting Q&A.
three // Keurig Special Edition Cappuccino Machine. This coffee maker has brought me more joy this year than just about anything on the list! This kitchen appliance makes all my favorite coffee drinks… hot and cold lattes, cappuccinos, espresso shots and more… but is so simple to use!! It’s also affordable and looks streamlined on my counter. And bonus, it uses standard K-Cups (and brand), and even makes incredible foam with almond milk!
four // MAC Lipstick in ‘Shocking Revelation’. Thanks to my grandmother, I’m a bright lipstick gal. In fact, I’ll rarely leave the house without ‘my lips on.’ And if I had to choose a single color for the rest of my life, it’d have to be ‘Shocking Revelation’. The perfect shade of watermelon, that’s sometimes pink and sometimes red… it literally goes with everything and looks amazing on! It brightens your smile, makes teeth look whiter, and is a creamy formula that feels good on.
five // Sunglasses. Chic, high-quality sunglasses… only $10. Enough said. If you prefer a square shape, I love these Celine-lookalikes, too.
six // IT Cosmetics Lash Blowout Mascara. If you’ve followed me for awhile, you know I was a hard-core fan of Bobbi Brown’s Eye Opening Mascara. So much so, I currently have 3 unopened tubes because I stocked up every time it went on sale, for fear it would someday be discontinued. A few months ago, I was intrigued by the incredible reviews of this product, so I gave it a whirl. And was immediately OBSESSED. Truly addicted. I can’t imaging you not loving it, too.
seven // Knit Blazer. Every wardrobe needs a classic blazer, and this one is perfection. I love the notched collar and cropped length… so chic thrown over a tee with flats, or dressed up with a camisole. It instantly pulls together any basic outfit, and is super comfortable! (Size down, I have the white and black in XS petite.)
eight // Leopard Loafers. You’ve seen me wear those shoes a zillion times in the last year! They are so comfortable and truly go with everything in your closet, from jeans to trousers, work and weekend. If you only buy one flat this season, let it be these! (Perfect for Spring and Fall, too!)
nine // Silk Sleep Mask. I started sleeping with a sleep mask last year, and it was a game-changer for me. Instantly blocks out all light, allowing me to sleep in most any environment (home, hotels, planes, etc). This one is not only 100% silk, but under $10!! Almost identical to the pricy versions, with a soft adjustable strap, large eye area, and stays put! Silk is key for not absorbing the moisturizers and natural oils of your skin. I also use a silk pillowcase, and just ordered this one to test!
ten // High Waist Leggings. These are a new find this year, but instantly shot to the top of my Faves List! Even Mama SP can’t get enough! Made of a thick Ponte knit, they are the texture of a heavy trouser, but the fit of a legging. They’re fully-opaque with flattering seams, but even better is the built-in ab panel that provides tummy control, and the thigh-slimming compression! Control and support, but still super comfortable. I honestly don’t think you’ll find a better legging. And the thickness means you can wear them with flats, sneakers, booties or knee-high boots! (Find them here, too.)
eleven // Facial Razors. We don’t call this face shaving, it’s at-home dermaplaning! This little razor miraculously sheds your face of peach fuzz and dead skin, and yes, the rogue long hairs! Your face is left baby-smooth and exfoliated, making skincare products more effective! It also creates the best canvas for makeup. I’ve tried a slew of brands, and these are the best (replace after a couple of uses for the sharpest blade).
twelve // Memory Foam Slippers. I’ve never been much of a slipper girl… I’m usually barefoot or cozy socks. But these slippers changed all that!! Easy slip-on with memory foam insole, they are like clouds! Plus, the sole means I can wander outside. You can’t beat the price and colors, either!
thirteen // Shower Cap. Why yes, that’s a shower cap on my list of Favorite Things!! But this is no ordinary, hotel-grade shower cap! It’s lined in terrycloth, so it whisks all the moisture away from your hair while bathing or showering. Seriously, my hair looks the same before and after, so it really extends the time between washings. It packs well, too, and I take it on every trip. There’s a reason this has made the list 3 years in a row!
fourteen // Delicate Layered Necklace. This has been my favorite jewelry find this year. It’s a great brushed gold color that can lean more gold or silver depending on the rest of your outfit. It’s dainty and light, creates a layered look with just one step. Oh, and code ‘HiSugarplum’ makes it under $50! (Great gift idea!!)
fifteen // Colleen Rothschild Skincare. This is an obvious favorite, right?! The hands-down favorite skincare line for me and Mama Sugarplum… and many of you! I receive daily reader emails and messages thanking me for introducing them to this product line. It really is that good! If you’re looking to try it for yourself, the Discovery Kit is a great starter, including all the best-sellers. And as always, code ‘Sugarplum20’ saves you 20% on your entire order.
sixteen // Detox Dry Shampoo. I usually go several days between hair washes, so dry shampoo is my saving grace. I’ve always only used drugstore brands, until I received a sample of this DryBar Dry Shampoo… and my world changed. It’s 100% superior to anything I’ve ever used from the drugstore and worth every penny. It absorbs excess oil without leaving any powdery residue, and smells terrific.
seventeen // Lip Sleeping Mask. I apply this lip mask every night before bed, and avoid chapped lips… even in the harsh winter! It’s such a good hydrator and leaves your lips feeling great. It’s a great stocking stuffer, too!
eighteen // eBags Packing Cubes. I’m a broken record when it comes to these things, but I honestly could not travel without them! They allow you to fit so much more in your suitcase, while also keeping it tidy and organized. And clothes stay put, so they don’t wrinkle in transit. We have countless sets now, and the whole family uses them… no matter how long the trip.
nineteen // Neulash Serum. This was on my Christmas Wish List last year, and by February I had noticeably longer and thicker lashes. No exaggeration, you’ll have extension-level lashes!! It’s a little pricey, but a single tube lasted me 10 months. But be patient, it takes several weeks to notice the change. I used it nightly for a month, and now it’s only a few times a week to maintain.
twenty // Brushed Microfiber Sheet Set. This is the third year these sheets have made my Favorites List, and I’m standing firmly behind it! I’ve paid absurd prices for sheet sets in the past, and these are far superior. We have them on every bed in the house, and guests always ask about them the next morning! Just look at all those perfect reviews! Take your bed to the next level, and add this superior mattress pad!
Okay…that wraps my Top 20 Sugarplum Faves for this year! Honestly, I wanted to add this guy, but just couldn’t bring myself to picture it in the collage! My Deluxe Egg Cooker was a serious runner-up, as is my favorite-ever perfume. It’s uni-sex and smells incredible on Mr. SP, too!
Don’t forget, I’m gifting FIVE email subscribers any one thing from my Favorite Things list!! Simply subscribe HERE, and I’ll randomly choose winners this Friday! (No spam, just my daily posts and weekly newsletter.) And don’t worry, existing subscribers are already entered.
I’d love to hear what’s on your Favorites List! Have you tried any of these, and are they your faves, too? I love that these all make incredible gifts, too!
A few other faves y’all often ask for are linked here:
White Tee // Splurge here & Save here
Workout Leggings // Splurge here & Save here
Workout Shoes // Adidas Ultraboost!
Fleece Pullover // Splurge here & Save here
Clothes Steamer // Conair Extreme
Black Jeans // Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution
I always love your suggestions, and have already purchased almost all of them from this list! I would pick your new favorite coffee maker… and would use it each morning to read your blog and contemplate what I’m going to next add to my wish list! 🙂
In all seriousness, Happy Birthday, Cassie…. if you ever doubt yourself, and the positive effect of your blog, please know that you helped bring me back to the “land of the living” after my mom died (unrelatedly, followed 7 short weeks later by my dad). Your blog has been a safe space, a place where I could escape and enjoy the beauty, love, and humor with which you have built your life. You share the hopes and fears that we all have for our children, our parents, and our lives while still focusing on the good in the world. I toast you today and wish you peace, love, and continued joy… Happy Birthday, Cassie! <3
Alison, I’m totally bawling!!! Thank you so much for such a kind and thoughtful comment! I’m thrilled you find inspiration here and appreciate your lovely messages every day! xo, C
Happy Happy Birthday sweet Cassie🎉🎉🎂🎉🎉 Hope you have a fabulous day celebrating you 💖🤗🤗
Thank you so so much!!! xo. C
Happy birthday lady!!! You looked fab today!!!
Thank you!! xo, Cassie
I have been using the Collagen Peptide for six months now due to a knee injury I incurred while hiking. My doctor told me about it! As a bonus my hair grew almost 4 inches in 4 months! Love that stuff! Highly recommend:)
That’s incredible!!! I know it helps me recover from workouts faster, and my joints are less creaky going up and down stairs!
Oh jeez! Forgot to say Happy Birthday!!!
Thank you! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday sweet girl!
xoxo. C
My kids love the squatty potty youtube commercial with the unicorn! We laughed until we cried!
I haven’t seen it!! Totally searching for it now!!
The link to the Celine look a like sunglasses is taking me to Nordstrom for that amazing lip color. Any chance you fix the link? Thank you and love this list!
So sorry about that!! Here’s the correct link: https://amzn.to/2X6sk72
Happy Birthday to you! The Cavallo Ruffle dress has been my #1 favorite too and so I had bought two of them and received so many compliments. You are our favorite blogger and so ravishing in everything you present. Thanks for helping us look good, feel good, and even smell good!!! xoxo
Oh my word, thank you so much!!! I’m thrilled you find inspiration here! xo. C
P.S. I am going to try the Collagen Peptides in my coffee!
Let me know what you think!!!
Happy Birthday Cassie. Have the best day! I’ve been using the Collagen Peptides for about 3 months now, and I love it. Although it’s not on your favorites list, I am obsessed with the stacked ring from Accessories Concierge. I am definitely looking at the Keurig, both for me and for a Christmas gift for my son for his apartment in California!! Thanks for sharing all that you do. p.s., so glad your son is feeling better as well!!
Thrilled you love the collagen…and YES, that ring is definitely a fave, too!!
Happy Birthday! I hope it is a fabulous day! I own several items on that list thanks to YOU… 🙂 However, the very first thing I bought from your suggestion was Colleen Rothschild discovery kit. I had a bad reaction to a face mask and was using another product at the time that was not helping. I had just started following you and purchased the kit from your recommendation and your glowing skin….and within a week of using the products my skin was back to clear again and looked better than ever. I have not used anything else since. Best skincare ever!
You have no idea how happy that makes me!! Thrilled you love their products as much as I do!! xo. C
Thanks for all the favorites! I’m buying some for myself and some for Christmas gifts 🙂 Santal 33 is sooo yummy! If you haven’t tried The Laundress detergent in the same scent, it’s worth a try. I add just a tablespoon in with my regular unscented detergent, makes laundry day much more fun!
Oh my gosh, that stuff is literally on my Christmas list!!!! I can’t imagine how luxurious that would be!!
Hi There! Just thought Id let you know that the link to the square sunglasses in#5 links to the MAC lipstick at Nordstrom instead 🙂
happy tuesday!
Ooopsie Daisy…thanks for letting me know! I fixed it, but here’s the link for easy reference: https://amzn.to/2X6sk72
This is a great collection! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Thrilled you like it, Wanda, and thank you!!
Love your cosmetics posts and the way you include colors. Do you ever wear a lip color that is not as bright? I live and work in a very conservative area of Kansas where such bright colors on the lip might cause negative attention, especially in my role as a leader at my college and church. It is quite difficult to locate a paler color that is also strong enough to look like one is wearing color at all (in other words, not washed out). Just curious if your make up artist guru has some experience with a more subtle lip.
She absolutely works with muted and nude shades, we just don’t use them on me. Anytime I try, I just don’t feel like myself! if you like a shade, you could just dab it on for subtle stain, or layer a neutral gloss over to tone it down!
Cassie,
As I was strolling through your list I was saying, “I have that and that and that,” so yea!” I follow other bloggers, and although they are super cute I sometimes scroll quickly to find your post. I introduced you to one of my Dallas friends, and she adores you too. Now she’s told her friends and now they love you. Thanks for being your absolute real self on this platform where sometimes it’s difficult.
Looking forward to your kiddos posting their gift guide list. (I literally just typed “love you”) haha
♥️
Karla
Fort Worth, Texas
I love that so much!! And yes, I love you, too! Honestly, I feel the love through the screen from you guys, and it fuels me to keep bringing the best content I can for you!!! xoxo. C
Happy Birthday, Cassie! This is the best post to do in honor of your day! I share the love for the Cavallo dress and I have #10-14 on my wish list. Hope you have the best day today, you deserve it!
Thank you, Kelsey!! I’m thrilled you love our dress!!
>>and even digestion regularity (don’t make me say poop.)
hehehe
A very merry happy birthday to you, Cassie! Can’t exclaim enough how much I adore following you and look forward to your radiant and beautiful face on IG stories. Through dressing room diaries and Mr. SP’s concerts, we’ve fallen in love with your whole family! Not to mention the absolutely dazzling GibsonxSugarplum holiday collection. Literal heart eyes emoji! Wishing you a blessed year of health and happiness as we enter the holiday season. And so many things on this list bringing back memories – you dermaplaning your face and raving about eBags on all the trips you’ve been on (I bought them and no going back!). Also, if we wanted to send you something, do you have a PO Box? 🙂
Thank you so much, hearing this just brings a big old smile to my face! You sending me this lovely comment is all the birthday love I need, don’t you worry! xo, Cassie
Happy Birthday Cassie! Hope you have a wonderful day! That’s a great list of favorites for sure!
Thank you so much, Kathy! I’m thrilled you like it!
I am happy to say I’m the proud owner of item #’s 3, 5, 11, 12, 13, 15 and 19 (and the egg maker)! Even though the slippers bring me undeniable joy every day, I have to agree that the Keurig is my favorite thing. Mostly because my husband doesn’t sigh like he used to when the old machine would take over 5 minutes to heat water before it even started to brew – and I got it on Prime Day for beyond a steal!
I’m looking forward to trying items 6, 7 and 10 next. Thanks again for all these great finds!!
LOL, I love that!! The coffee maker brings me joy every single morning!!! I literally stand there and smile at it, ha! And yes, excited to bring the kids’s gift guides in the coming weeks!! ox C
Oops, almost forgot to wish you a Happy Birthday! Have a great birthday week – looking forward to hearing all about it on IG stories!!
Thank you so much, Gail!!
I’m sad to say I don’t have anything on this list. I do believe it is time to get shopping. I enjoyed going through and looking at each item. The packing cubes are definitely at the top of my list. Happy Birthday Cassie.
Thank you so much, Ralinn! The packing cubes are seriously the best! xo, Cassie
Happy, happy birthday, Cassie! My oldest daughter turned 21 today and she enjoys your fashion and travel tips as much as I do! Using your notes, she and I planned our family’s “Desert-Palooza” vacation a couple of years ago and visited a lot of the same places you did. Thank you! You and your blog have a huge positive influence on people! Love your lists of favorites and your dressing room diaries. I bought the leopard flats and every time I wear them it’s like spending time with a couple of favorite pets. I love them so much!
Thank you so much, and happy birthday to your daughter, too! I’m so glad my blog can serve as inspiration for your life! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday! I already bought the Collagen, packing cubes, eye mask and lip serum because of you!! HAAAA …. All great recommendations, thanks!! 🙂 Hmmmmm eyeing those sheets next! Thanks for the tips!!! ~ Laura
Thank you, Laura! You won’t regret getting those sheets, I promise! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday! Mine is Friday and I’m not looking forward to this one (it’s a big one), but after a hard year of infertility and failed IVF, my husband and I are getting away for a few days. You know I’ll be using my eBags cubes! I’ve been wanting to try those sheets, and you’re making me think I need the leggings!
Thank you, Lindsay! I am so sorry to hear of your infertility struggles, I know it can be a painful and isolating road. I hope you and your hubby have a nice weekend getaway, and that the packing cubes help a little bit with making it a good trip! xo, Cassie
Happy Birthday!! I love your blog! I hope that you are overwhelmed with love today!
Thank you so much, Jenny, I definitely was! xo, Cassie
Happy Birthday! 🙂
Packing cubes are seriously one of the best finds ever for me as well!
Thank you Melissa!! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday, Cassie! Thank you for all you do for us and all the fun fashion and lifestyle content you share! As a marathon runner, that collagen keeps me going. Love it! Hope you feel the love today!
Thanks so much, Addison! And yes, I would say that your joints need all the help they can get! 🙂 xo, Cassie!
Happy birthday week and month. I keep mine going for at least two weeks. Have a great year traveling around the sun … and any place else that catches your fancy.
Thank you so much, Patricia! xo, Cassie
Happy Birthday Cassie! I don’t comment very often but you are my favorite blogger. I look forward to your posts everyday . I wish you many more health, happy years🎂
Thank you so much, Deb! You comment as often or as little as you want, I so appreciate your kind words! xo, Cassie
You’ve helped me add several things to my wish list. Thanks for the gift guide and the chance to win!!
Thanks so much, Michelle! Can’t wait to announce giveaway winners! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday Cassie! Your blog adds brightness to our days! Wishing you all the very best!
Thank you so much!!! <3 xo, Cassie
Happy birthday!!! Love your IG, blog, try-ons with mama SP, and your sweet family/pups.
Thank you!!! xo, Cassie
Happy birthday Cassie! I don’t comment often but I love your blog. It’s the first one I read every day. I wish you many healthy and happy birthdays in the years to come🎂
xoxoxoxxoxoxoxo! Cassie
happy belated!!!love your insta and blog–just got the sheets—–AGAIN!
Aren’t they the best?! Thanks so much, Cassie
Happy Birthday!!!!! I love so many things on your list, too. Collagen powder, neulash, Colleen Rothschild…so many things! I am also so intrigued by the picture you couldn’t post, haha, I do have a 3 year old who is potty training, I could totally get it for him…
I love that thing way too much!!! My sister told me about it, and I’m converted! 😉
Happy Birthday ( week!)! I hope you had a wonderful celebration. I love all your list, and also swear by the at home ‘dermaplanning’.
I might try your perfume, as I’m desperate for a new scent that doesn’t make me sick ( allergic to my favorite perfume!!!).
Thank you so much, Valerie! I love my perfume and hope you aren’t allergic to it, also! xo, Cassie
Happy Birthday Cassie! Thank you for all the inspiration through the years! If we ran into each other there’s a chance we’d be twins because I’ve purchased many of your suggestions through the years! 😉 You do style SO WELL!! Have a wonderful well-deserved day! ❤️
Thank you so much, Erin! It’s been a fantastic week! xo, Cassie
So many spectacular items! I think I need one of each. Keep on inspiring us!
Hi Cassie
Happy birthday. I really appreciate you incorporating more of your pieces that are bra friendly. I originally asked for this, and you did it. Thank you
Thanks so much!! And yes, bra-friendly is important! xo, Cassie