Worth It: 16 Carefully Crafted Pieces for Spring
The artistry and skill behind our latest beauty and fashion obsessions make these items especially covetable.
Everyone needs that one item that makes you feel capable of anything. From a masterfully designed watch to a fragrance that takes nearly a month to create, these are a few of our artfully assembled favorites to invest in for the spring season.
This bag is an investment, but one that will certainly add value to your life. It’s also big enough to double as luggage for weekend excursions.
Few know how to make a better blazer than American legend Ralph Lauren. This impeccably proportioned pinstripe piece is a straightforward classic that will complement endless items in your closet.
Correct and cover unwanted blemishes with a handcrafted concealer made of organic ingredients sourced from biodynamic farmers in Europe.
Knits are not easy to perfect, but this one gets pretty close. Layered or standalone, the classic crewneck sweater—made from a traditional hand-linking knitting technique—can be styled to work with any outfit.
The perfect pink hue is thanks to diamond powder pigment and 24K gold powder. Even fancier: It gives lips a “little spa treatment” when applied, says Clé de Peau Beauté global color director Benjamin Puckey, who combined argan oil and the brand’s Precious Lakesis Complex to give moisture, plumpness, and elasticity.
You’ve heard it before (probably from us!): The coat is the outfit. That goes for spring, too. Which means you need a solid trench. While the styling possibilities are incredibly versatile, play up proportions with a tailored trouser and a billowy button-down.
The cobblers behind this soft suede shoe mastered the moc toe—a detail inspired by moccasin shoes—so that it will perfectly peek out of your pant leg.
An excellent investment according to fashion math, this one practically pays you back with every wear.
Swiss perfumer Christine Nagel was touring the stables of Saut Hermès when the scent of chestnut distracted her from her fear of horses. She later used the smell as inspiration to craft a warm and calming fragrance. And as a thoughtful detail, even the cap is bound with saddle-stitched thread.
This purse is cleverly engineered so that it can be carried in five different ways, including one that allows you to perfectly “squeeze” it under your arm.
This primer-serum combination uses beeswax and Åland honey to strengthen lashes. Using it at night allows for better absorption for an intensified shine.
This ’80s-fueled style perfectly juxtaposes toughness and tenderness. The feminine silhouette, nipped at the waist, has an artfully designed high- neck collar and sculptural (read: not overpowering) shoulders that make the staple feel modern.
It takes 25 days to harvest and process the petals that come together with saffron, sandalwood oil, and myrrh resinoid to create this noteworthy fragrance.
It’s time to embrace the quirky allure of the fisherman shoe or—if you’re one step ahead of us—add another into the rotation. This durable rubber style has serious treads that offer height and grip, suitable for the street or surf-side.
There’s no denying the cool vintage factor of the Baignoire. This smaller iteration of the icon casually blurs the lines between timepieces and jewelry.
The unique shape of this piece is sure to garner its fair share of compliments. That’s when you can tell the admirer that the diamond was grown from crystallized greenhouse gas in the brand’s lab right here in the U.S.
Key ingredients, like butterfly lavender, minimize fine lines and give a smooth texture that looks and feels like second skin.
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Deena Campbell is the Beauty Director of Marie Claire where she oversees all beauty and health content on all platforms. Deena is a leader who is passionate about driving conversations on beauty topics, and is particularly dedicated to ensuring BIPOC feel seen and that their stories are told. Deena joined Marie Claire after a decade-long career as an editor in print and digital media. Before joining the brand, she managed editorial content for L’Oréal owned Makeup.com and Skincare.com where she led and developed a team of beauty editors and edited their contributions. She also crafted and successfully executed comprehensive brand strategies that resulted in brand growth and differentiation, a skill she currently brings to Marie Claire.
In 2015, she launched Essence.com’s hair channel where she received Time Inc.'s Henry R. Luce Award, shortly before joining Allure.com’s staff as Senior Beauty Editor. Along with her editorial positions, she also consulted on content and marketing strategies for beauty companies including DevaCurl and Dove, and has appeared at various speaking events and live television segments. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Byrdie, SELF, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and a host of others. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh and lives in New Jersey with her husband and two children. You can find her on Instagram at @deenacampbell.
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