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Hillary, I stop and read your Substack immediately! Thank you always for the obvious effort and time you put into educating us. You’ve already influenced me in many ways! Thank you. I’m a better me because of you!

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This makes my heart so happy!!!! I love writing this newsletter and comments like this makes it all worth it for me. Thank you!!

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Thanks, Hillary! I love this round-up and so appreciate all your wonderful recs. Sadly my dad passed away last month. It's been a really weird time for me - grief is pretty wild. He left me a bit of money so I decided to treat myself to some clothing/shoes that I wouldn't normally splurge on. I am getting the Jamie Haller leopard print loafers, JH Everything pants in black, her Fatigue pants in chestnut, and JH Kenickie jeans in washed black. I will think of my dad whenever I wear these items, which I know will be a lot! Plus since they are such high-quality items I should have them for a very, very long time! Happy Holidays! I hope you and your family have a restful/peaceful/joyful break.

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Oh Cara, I am so sorry for your loss, and I can only imagine it hits particularly hard at this time of year. We lost a very beloved family member this year, and the holidays are bittersweet without my father-in-law. Sending you the biggest hugs, and hope your JH pieces are amazing. Wear them in good health, and sending you all the love for 2025 and beyond.

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Thank you ❤️

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Your recs are always great. You're great, Hillary. Thank you for your podcast and Substack which hve been one of my favorites. And Happy Holidays!

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ahhhhhhh thank you for this!!!! And happy holidays to you too!

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That Doen bra. Best thing you've influenced me on. How is something so pretty that comfortable!?

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Ifs so wild!!!!! And also: why can't all bras be that good?!

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Such a great list! Made too many self purchases. Oh well happy christmas to me. Merry merry! xx

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Ahahahahahahhaha it happens!

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I finally jumped on the Hanni train after literally itching my legs raw during the first cold snap here in the south. Cold air + psoriasis is a real asshole but the hanni splash salve has been life changing. Thank you for spreading the good word and for these wonderful YOCHO roundups / best of lists. Happy holidays 🥂

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Oh I'm so glad it has been helpful for you! Hanni has been such a game changer for me, and I love knowing it has been good to you as well. xx

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You have the best recos, Hillary, and I appreciate this summary so so much. Thank you for taking the time - it shows. And the bonus of discount codes!! Already added a few more things to my shopping carts. Wishing you & your beautiful family happy holidays!

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Ahhhh it's truly my pleasure! Happy happy to you & yours!

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Hillary, this is an excellent summary, and I know it probably took a lot of time and care to put it together! Thank you for always being transparent and securing some discount codes, too!! XX

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It's truly my pleasure! I hope to build on it for next year and have more codes and do a giveaway too! Onwards and upwards!

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Obsessed with everything HK recommends. No regrets on my purchases thanks to you!! 🖤🖤🖤

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Here to help!!!!!!

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I’m glad I’m not the only one whose feet seem to be drying up with age (?!?!) but I’ve found using the Soft Services blue bar on my dreadful heels to be helpful.

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I do love Soft Services!!!! Also: so weird that they went from absolutely at 37 and then 38 they turned into elephant tootsies.

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I too bought lots of pants. There are so many different styles to choose from. And after a few years of sticking to neutrals because all of the fashion people told me that was the way to a great wardrobe, I added some color back and I’m enjoying my clothes again.

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Love this!!!!!!

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So many things I’ve marked to try (undies, Roz + I’ve always wanted glasses like yours…) once I recover from Christmas shopping 🛍️ 🩷

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❤️❤️❤️🫶

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I also bought more pants than anything this year (so not like me) and three of my favorite purchases are the Shon pants, the whipped shirts from Negative Underwear, and the leopard Jamie Haller loafers! Love so much!Thanks for sharing, Hillary!

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Ahhhhhh I'm glad to hear it!!!

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Love the newsletter as always! Such a thoughtful round up. And thank you for sharing the Caddis glasses - ever since seeing Sydney Sweeneys glasses in white lotus I’ve been on the hunt for good aviator frames and these are it!!! I’ve also heard great things about their blue light glasses 👀 Happy holidays to you and your fam!

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Love so many of these which makes me know the ones I don’t have I need to immediately grab. xx

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