January Forecast – Julia...

Completely satisfied 2026! The shift into a brand new yr at all times feels momentous on paper, after which January 1 arrives and appears loads just like the day earlier than. I wakened a bit underwhelmed, as if I anticipated the calendar to do extra heavy lifting. In fact, it doesn’t. Actual change tends to be quieter than a countdown.

Nonetheless, trying again at January 1, 2025 in comparison with January 1, 2026, the distinction is plain. A lot has moved ahead, steadily and intentionally. They take consistency, care, and a willingness to maintain exhibiting up even when the progress is refined.

This yr, we have now loads we’re excited to construct, with a transparent give attention to this group. We’re not fascinated about merely doing extra. We’re much more targeted on doing higher, and ensuring what we share genuinely provides one thing to your day, your closet, your property, your considering. Over the previous few months, we’ve sharpened our standpoint: why we share, what we share, and what we hope it provides you. Whether or not it’s the weblog, Substack, the paid subscriber chat and posts, our newsletters, or Instagram, the purpose is for it to really feel price your time: considerate, helpful, and sometimes shocking in the easiest way.

With that, right here’s what’s occurring this month, together with what I’m sporting, shopping for, and eyeing.

What We’re Doing

• We’re internet hosting our first-ever type problem within the paid Subscriber chat. It’s deliberately easy, however the prompts are designed to spark contemporary concepts and make getting dressed really feel attention-grabbing once more. Take part if you would like a sensible reset for the month.
• It’s Goldie’s birthday month, and I genuinely can’t wrap my head round the truth that she’s turning 4. She’s getting into full little-girl territory with sturdy opinions and a candy confidence, and I’m loving each little bit of it. She requested a princess tea get together, so a princess tea get together it’s.
• My siblings will all be collectively for the primary time shortly, and I’m counting the times. 
• Thomas and I are heading to Palm Heights later this month for a fast, kid-free getaway. This Grand Cayman lodge has been on our checklist for some time, and after a good friend’s rave evaluation, we lastly booked it. I’m excited for heat air, lengthy swims, and just a little uninterrupted dialog.
• I’m occurring a piece retreat with a gaggle of ladies on the finish of the month. The final one was clarifying and energizing, so I’m trying ahead to stepping away from the day-to-day and getting again into that type of change, even when it’s for 48 hours.
• I actually need to go see Marty Supreme.

What I’m Sporting

What I’m Shopping for

What I’m Eyeing

• I’m most excited to see Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel collections roll out. At present on my wishlist:
• Mark Davis jewelry– I like the colour and sculptural really feel of his bangles.
• Thalita Hamaoui artwork stopped me mid-scroll.
• A coat that reads very Chanel-adjacent (nonetheless costly, however not $10k).
• I saved nearly each room in this home, and now I’m contemplating animal print for a room we’ll work on this yr: 
• I’ve by no means been a nail artwork particular person, however I am into this.

I like the french model, Molli, and this new set (top & skirt) could be very me.