For me, a huge appeal of growing up was to become a woman who had a curated collection of beautiful products. It sounds niche, but 90s cinema was jam-packed with beauty-related tchotchkes; from Legally Blonde's Elle Woods' clam-shell mirror to the frosty, pink lipstick Jessica Lange applies in Cape Fear. Of course, quality and efficacy matter—but there's joy to be found pulling a beautiful compact out of your handbag, or a monogrammed hair brush, which will last you a lifetime. Ahead, only my most elevated daily essentials.
