30 thoughtful boosts to your January

Written by Francesca Brown

Francesca Brown talks and writes endlessly about books, compiles the Style List online and is always on the search for the perfect navy jumper. @franabouttown

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Embrace the joy the new year with cosy fashion and interiors, mood-boosting food and drinks and thoughtful buys that won’t break your budget. 

January can be hard work, but it doesn’t have to be. With warming vegan food, uplifting beauty, soothing and nourishing skincare and beautiful buys to lift your spirits, now is the time to invest in good things. 

So this week’s Style List features & Other Stories’ brand-new Joyful collection, Skin & Tonic’s Happy Balm (specially formulated to lift mood and energy levels), colourful artworks from independent designers and sustainable style finds (glasses from Jimmy Fairly, a gorgeous Lirika Matoshi dress to rent from Rites and Merry People boots). 

That’s not all: we’ve also got an absorbing thriller for weekends in, clever tech to improve your life and useful buys for braving the outdoors. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… 

• Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance lipstick

  You cannot fail to feel more optimistic with a pop of pink that hydrates and stays put all day long thanks to McGrath’s matte-finish formula. 

  Shop Pat McGrath Labs MatteTrance lipstick in Full Panic at Cult Beauty, £36 

  buy now

• Handwoven basket by The Basket Room

  Get your home organised in minutes with these coral and jade baskets to help you store all your miscellaneous bits. 

  Shop handwoven basket by The Basket Room at Frankly, from £25

  buy now

• Tulip print by Amyisla McCombie

  London-based artist Amyisla McCombie creates brightly coloured images inspired by the nature and this Tulip print brings a warm vibe to the darkest of January days. 

  Shop Tulip print by Amyisla Mccombie at Quinn Says, £30

  buy now

• House Of Sunny Hypnotise Victory cardigan

  Knitted from vegan wool, this oversize slouchy cardigan from cult brand House Of Sunny will upgrade any outfit for instant cheer. 

  Shop House Of Sunny Hypnotise Victory cardigan, £130

  buy now

• Origins GinZin Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturiser

  With SPF protection and a blend of coffee beans and panax ginseng to boost and revitalise skin, this is the winter treat you’ve been searching for. 

  Shop Origins GinZin Energy-Boosting Tinted Moisturiser at Look Fantastic, £30.60

  buy now

• H&M wool-blend blanket

  In purple, pink or white, snuggle under this throw or add it to your sofa for comfort layering until spring comes. 

  Shop H&M wool-blend blanket, £24.99

  buy now

• Oto x Bella Freud fan

  Oto has teamed up with Bella Freud to make these gorgeous fans that come complete with CBD drops to combat everything from brain fog to menopausal sleeplessness. 

  Shop OTO x Bella Freud fan, from £20.30

  buy now

• Lirika Matoshi corset dress

  If you’re planning for some big events in 2023, this gorgeous confection of tulle by NY designer Lirika Matoshi is available to rent from Rites.  

  Shop Lirika Matoshi corset dress at Rites, from £69 for four days

  Rent now

• Athletic Brewing Co Run Wild IPA

  Doing Dry January? Then the Athletic Brewing Co has you covered with refreshing and fruity 0.5% alcohol craft beers. 

  Shop Athletic Brewing Co Run Wild IPA, £20.99 for 12

  buy now

• Merry People Bobbi wellington boots

  Merry People boots are the perfect union of practicality and pretty. Made from natural rubber, these will get you through to the first shoots of spring. 

  Shop Merry People Bobbi Wellington boots, £79.95

  buy now

• Hello Time planner

  Personalise the intro pages and enjoy the ultimate planner for every area of your life with handy motivational phrases to boot. 

  Shop Hello Time planner, £39

  buy now

• LF Markey Fergus jeans

  There’s a reason the Fergus is LF Markey’s biggest-selling design: no one can resist a cinch waist jean working with a voluminous leg. 

  Shop LF Markey Fergus jeans, £135

  buy now

• Joe Browns floral fox cushion

  The folk trend shows no sign of abating, and this bright and beautiful cushion is just what your space needs to give it colour and delight. 

  Shop Joe Browns floral fox cushion, £38

  buy now

• Dovebrook vegan meals

  For a bit of self-care this Veganuary, Dovebrook deliver frozen ready-made meals featuring recipes including Mexican mole with seasonal roasted vegetables and tom yum soup. 

  Shop Dovebrook vegan meals, from £7.50

  buy now

• Okiki Skincare sloe gin and blackberry soap

  The mother-and-daughter team behind Okiki Skincare wanted to make the perfect winter soap – and this is it with warming notes of sloe gin and blackberry giving the antioxidants. 

  Shop Okiki Skincare sloe gin and blackberry soap, £6.50

  buy now

• Findra Coorie hot water bottle cover

  Stay cosy with this 100% ethically sourced lambswool hot water bottle cover from design company Findra. 

  Shop Findra Coorie hot water bottle cover, £45

  buy now

• & Other Stories Joyful charm bracelet

  & Other Stories is releasing a Joyful collection on 29 December featuring cheeky charm bracelets and cheer-inducing statement pieces for your 2023 wardrobe. 

  Shop & Other Stories Joyful charm bracelet, £25

  buy now

• Gill Marine Aqua Parka

  This parka may look functional (and it is) but it’s also slouchy and super cosy, making it the perfect companion during long winter walks and after cold-water swims. 

  Shop Gill Marine Aqua Parka, £145

  buy now

• Jimmy Fairly Edith glasses

  The place to find chic glasses, Jimmy Fairly is going one step further with a limited edition collection of frames made from 100% bio-based polymer – a renewable and biodegradable material made from castor oil.

  Shop Jimmy Fairly Edith glasses, from £129 with lenses 

  buy now

• We Are Concentrate shampoo and conditioner

  Filled with natural ingredients and avoiding added water, We Are Concentrate give gorgeous hair while saving the planet. 

  Shop We Are Concentrate shampoo and conditioner, £14 each or £25 for bundle

  buy now

• What Happened On Floor 34? by Caroline Corcoran

  Rose and Will are two people connected by their job on a national newspaper: one works the day shift, one works at night. So what does it mean when Will goes missing? Curl up and lose yourself in this propulsive thriller (out 19 January). 

  Shop What Happened On Floor 34? by Caroline Corcoran at Bookshop, £8.99

  buy now

• IRÄYE Revive Eye Cream

  Powered by the brand’s proprietary patented Lymphactive Complex, this is clinically proven to depuff and brighten the under-eye area and is a delight to use. 

  Shop IRÄYE Revive Eye Cream, £78

  buy now

• Joanna Zenghelis tote

  In homage to her mother Zoe’s art retrospective at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, this gorgeous Joanna Zenghelis tote is all you need for everyday bits. 

  Shop Joanna Zenghelis tote, £36

  buy now

• Skin & Tonic Happy Balm

  This Happy Balm has been two years in the making, and it’s full of bergamot, red mandarin and spearmint to boost your mood, confidence and energy while soothing dry or sensitive skin.

  Shop Skin & Tonic Happy Balm, £14

  buy now

• Lumie Sunrise alarm clock

  Mimicking sunrise and sunset, the Lumie Sunrise clock will gently get you off to sleep then wake you in the morning – no clanging alarms required. 

  Shop Lumie Sunrise alarm clock at Curries, £42.99

  buy now

• Brabantia Make & Take lunch boxes

  Designed with clever compartments for dips and sauces, Brabantia’s new collection of Make & Take boxes will transform your take-in lunches. 

  Shop Brabantia Make & Take lunch boxes, from £9.95

  buy now

• Novomins vitamin B12 with gummies

  This brand new 100% vegan gummy vitamin range has everything you need for a January boost: from B12 for the nervous system to magnesium for fatigue. 

  Shop Novomins vitamin B12 with gummies, £14.95

  buy now

• Nooki Design Bellingham sweater and jogger set

  From the sofa to socials, stay warm and cosy with this gorgeous matching animal print set. 

  Shop Nooki Design Bellingham sweater and jogger set at The Drop, £65

  buy now

• Batch Coffee

  However you make your coffee, there’s a Batch Coffee subscription for you – guaranteed to bring dark and delicious beans and grinds to your door. 

  Shop Batch Coffee, from £17.99

  buy now

• House Of extension lead

  Fed up of crossed wires? Update your home/office/charging station with House Of’s selection of bright and beautiful extension leads. 

  Shop House Of extension lead, £45

  buy now

Images: courtesy of brands

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