The Strict List: The Best of 2024 Edition
For the last Strict List of the year, I've rounded up the strictest 36 pieces in my closet, 36 bites around the world, and top 10 travel destinations of 2024. WHAT A YEAR!!! So much love to share <3
On the first day of 2024 I started this Substack, and today, as the year comes to a close, I am overflowing with gratitude for this beautiful community and what we've been up to this year at The Strict List. Through Strict Lists, City Guides, Gift Guides, Hotel Reviews, and more, I’ve shared my favorite good stuff in fashion, food, and travel in the hopes of adding some magic to your adventures. From collabing with my dream brands to launching my first merch to growing this community, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world. Thank you to all my subscribers for sticking around and everything you have made possible for me this year. I am so excited for what’s in store for STGS <3 Happy New Year!!! Wishing you allllll the good stuff in 2025 xoxo
The Strictest Things: 36 of my top good stuff that made my world go round this year!
Splits59 Stirrup Leggings are the most chic elevated basic. To work out in or to slay in with loafers or ballet flats.
I wore my New Balance 1906R Running Shoes daily. Love them in black too. This new brown colorway is also delicious. And green.
Set Active Form Cloud Leggings & Bras. Especially love the layered tops, but they sell out quick! Racerback is my go-to.
Levi’s 501 90s stay my fav jeans every year. True to size.
Freda Salvador Loafers were glued to my feet ever since I got them. So comfortable and chic.
Row 90s Bag completed every look day or night. Cream one in stock here too! This St. Agni one is a quarter of the price, and these Jcrew ones also give similar vibes and are such a good price!
Didn’t know I needed these Jcrew Suede Brown Boots before I got them, but they made every fall look killer.
YOU NEED A PERFECT RED CARDI. Mine is from my grandma but this Guest in Residence one is similar and on sale. &Daughter and Donni also make gorg ones. This cashmere one from Cos. Truly the strictest finishing touch to every single outfit — a touch of red, always!!
Speaking of pop of red, you need a Red Bag. I’ve been rocking my mom’s vintage prada one and threw on some..
…Bag Charms from Timeless Pearly. Best thing I bought in Paris.
Onitsuka Tigers in yellow made me happy and were so comfy.
Velha Sunglasses went with every outfit.
Le Specs Blue Light made everyday office looks cool.
Little Frilly Socks daily. Always get questions on where from — I normally wear these brandy melville ones.
You already know my fav bag is my dark chocolate brown Dragon Diffusion Big Santa Croc. Green one a much better price here. Also in love with this shape and color.
Solid & Striped Dresses got me through the late summer. Delta Midi Dress and this famous two toned number are my favs.
Intimissimi Cashmere Long Sleeve & Turtleneck got me through fall & winter. Base of every fit. On sale rn too.
Aureum Belts completed looks, esp No. 2 for a statement or No. 8 on the daily.
Jcrew Cashmere, esp. this grey long sleeve polo all F/W long.
Ossa Phone Cases with all the fun chains made me so happy and got me so many complements. This one is next on my list.
Osea Oils for Face and Body made me feel fresh out of the spa in my apartment daily.
Leset & Donni Pointelle for elevated PJs traveling all over the world.
Statement Jewels galore. Merci Cest Vintage Pearly Necklace made my summer looks, and you’d be hard pressed to find me without my Puffy Heart Necklace at least weekly.
Rae the Label Tops!! This chic backless one is an instant fav too. Use code STRICTLY15 for their cashmere collection! I just got this incredible black turtleneck body suit. I’m obsessed.
Westman Atelier Foundation Stick on my face daily.
Blush is my top makeup item — Saie and Rhode made me pretty.
Mason Pearson Brush in my travel bag always. Ready to slick back with Crown Affair or Dae.
Heirloom Signet Ring from Real Fine Studio was the greatest gift ever. I’ll never get over it or stop smiling down at my pinky.
Crown Affair Scrunchies permanently on my wrist or in my hair.
Salt and Stone Body Wash in my shower. My fav scent is Santal, but I also have the Black Rose — and love that you can get them in big refills. Also have great sets like this duo with body lotion. Trust.
Frame Jetset Pants to wear on work trips — comfy on the plane, train and straight to bizz.
This Diptyque Pillow Spray made me feel like I was staying at the Edec Roc nightly while in New York City.
Hillhouse Robe for Robe Time dreams post shower and for Sunday Rots.
I find Mint Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm in every bag or pocket and won’t stop repurchasing. Nothing beats it. Simple as that.
Glass Straws for making drinking water fun!!! I use the amazon ones too.
Cherry Loafers from Duke and Dexter made every outfit more fun…
The Strictest Bites: The 36 Best Things I Ate or Drank All Year. In No Particular Order…
Starting Dish at Le Doyenne, French Countryside
House Made Chips & Sticky Toffee Pudding from Stissing House, Upstate NY
Off Menu Pasta & Endive Caeser from Horses, Los Angeles
Pastis, Hatchet Hall, All Time Steak Sandwich with au poivre sauce from Pastis, New York
Cornbread from Hatchet Hall, Los Angeles
Chocolate Cake from All Time, Los Angeles
Donna's, Commerce Inn, Caffe Mutton Veal Piccata from Donna’s, Los Angeles
Pancake Stack from Commerce Inn, New York
Gingerbread Cake from Cafe Mutton, Upstate NY
Rigor Hill, Popup Bagels, Gold Notting Hill Hot Chocolate from Rigor Hill, New York
Salt Bagel from Popup Bagel, New York
Chicken from Gold, London
Community Goods, Trattoria Cammillo, Apollo Bagels Matcha Eispanner & Breakfast Sliders from Community Goods, Los Angeles
Squash Blossom Pasta from Trattoria Cammillo, Florence
Peak Season Tomato Bagel from Apollo Bagels, New York
Erewhon, Round Swamp Farms, El Olivo Coconut Soft Serve from Erewhon, Los Angeles
Chicken Salad & Chips from Round Swamp Farm, East Hampton
My Surprise Set Menu Solo Dinner at El Olivo Belmond Residencia, Mallorca
