How to Have the Ultimate Glow Up in 2025

In this guide, I’m sharing my tips to help you have the ultimate glow-up in 2025. 

As we step into 2025, we’ll likely be overwhelmed from all angles with companies telling us the ways we can look and feel our best as we move into the New Year. While I’ve always been a big fan of goal setting and using the New Year to kick off changes you want to make in your life, this year I want to encourage you to take a more holistic and realistic approach to your New Year resolutions. 

This 2025 ‘Glow Up’ is going to focus on five main areas in your life: fashion, wellness, beauty, self-care, and productivity. From looking your best to truly feeling your best, this glow-up guide is going to help you transform your life in 2025. 

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How to “Glow Up” in 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Looking and Feeling Your Best

2025 Glow Up: Fashion

The right outfit can be exactly what you need to have a perfect day. So often our mood is directly linked to how we feel about ourselves. And that can often be fixed with the right clothes. In other words, dressing a certain way can set your mood for an entire day. 

Instead of kicking off the New Year only with goals to ‘get fit’, also set goals to help you dress better to help you fall back in love with your beautiful self. 

Over the past year, it’s been my goal to help you create the ultimate ‘Classic Capsule Wardrobe’ for this exact reason. I personally know that when I feel good about what I’m wearing, I carry myself better all day. You don’t need to run out and invest in an entirely new wardrobe. 

Instead, take stock of what you currently have. Make upgrades to the staples that will help you pull together the perfect outfit each day. These are the glow-up fashion staples that I think every woman needs in her closet in 2025.

It’s made from a premium wool blend and features a tailored fit, chic belted waist, and classic lapel collar. 

There is a reason that wool coats have never gone out of style! Every winter you’ll see the most fashionable women across New York, Paris, and London dusting off their wool coats for another season. 

A blazer can pull together any look. You can wear it with dress pants and a blouse or jeans and a t-shirt and you’ll look amazingly put together in both. 

This is an oversized blazer with a notched lapel, hand pockets, and shoulder pads. It’s tailored with City Wool, sourced from Italy for all-season, all-city wearability. 

If you want to level up your style in 2025, this pair of flats can help you do just that. They’re a sophisticated blend of style and comfort! 

I personally love the pointed toe and subtle details that give this loafer a polished look. They’re perfect for office wear and casual outings. 

If you want to invest in a quality handbag in 2025, but don’t have thousands to spend, I recommend looking at Tory Burch. They make high-quality, long-lasting handbags that are designed for everyday use. 

Take this structured tote for example. It’s perfect for running errands, heading to work, or stopping by a cafe to read or journal. It has three separate compartments which means your stuff will actually stay organized – unlike most tote bags. 

I love my jewelry to be a collection of pieces that I can wear every day, with every look. Having the right pair of hoop earrings can help me look more put together whether I’m headed into the office or on a date.

These hoops are also perfect for jewelry stacking if you have multiple piercings. 

For your 2025 glow-up, I recommend investing in (*at least) one high-quality and classic purse. This shoulder bag from DeMellier is a great choice. Spacious yet elegant, this bag is the perfect companion for everyday use. 

It’s made from consciously sourced leather and features a structured body, magnetic flap closure, and an adjustable strap for effortless styling. 

*** I say at least because I find it hard to believe you can have too many handbags.

2025 Glow Up: Wellness

In 2025, take a holistic approach to your fitness and wellness journey. Make this the year you set goals you can achieve. Take it easy on yourself and choose to ease into your daily routine. 

I know that my problem is setting too many big goals at the start of the year – and then getting burnt out by the time February rolls around. This year, with my 2025 glow-up, I’m changing that. 

Here are some of the products that I’ll be using for my wellness 2025 glow-up journey. 

Just like how the right outfit can make your day, the right athletic wear can inspire your fitness journey. I’ll be honest with you, looking ‘cute’ is an important part of my wellness journey. I just know I’m going to put on my activewear and workout when I feel good wearing it. 

This buttery soft pair of flare leggings from Lululemon is perfect for all of your home workouts or pilates/yoga classes in 2025.

These Bala Bangles are a stylish upgrade to your workout routine. They’re sleek, adjustable weights that you can wear on your wrists or ankles. They add an extra oomph to everything from yoga to power walks. If you’ve never used Bala Bangles before, trust me, you’re going to love them!

Comfortable, and versatile, they come in a variety of cute colors – because your fitness gear should look as good as you.

If you’re looking for a way to sneak more fruits and veggies into your diet in 2025, make sure that you have an easy-to-use blender at home. I have fallen in love with starting my day with a fruit and veggie-packed smoothie. 

They keep me full and focused longer. They also help me get closer to my goals of eating a larger variety of healthy foods.

I’m not a fan of tracking calories – but I do think there are a few things you should be tracking for your 2025 glow-up. For starters, I do think it’s important to track your steps and workouts. My favorite way to do this is my Apple Watch. It helps me stay on track with my goals by sending me notifications to remind me to take breaks, go for a walk, and stretch throughout the day. 

It was eye-opening to see how few steps I took when I work from home – and having a way to track that has 100% helped me add more movement to my everyday routine. 

I’m talking about good grip and good padding. And Lululemon has finally given us a mat that does both. This mat gets a better grip when it gets sweaty which means you won’t be falling off of it halfway through your class. 

And let’s face it – it also comes in a variety of cute colors!

Speaking of things you should track for your 2025 glow-up – two of them can be done with this little ring; your sleep and your period. We all know the importance of getting enough sleep but most of us don’t have any idea how much sleep we’re getting. The Oura Ring is the best product on the market for helping you better understand your sleep each night. 

It also helps you track your cycle, which can help you understand your mood, productivity and more. If you’re ready to try cycle syncing, an Oura Ring is a must-have accessory.

2025 Glow Up: Beauty

Another way that you can quickly help yourself feel better in 2025 is through your everyday beauty routine. Just like how your outfit can break your day – your ‘beauty routine’ also has a big impact on how you feel about yourself. 

Incorporating good skincare into your daily routine is one of the best ways to glow up in 2025. 

Here are the products that I love for my own 2025 beauty glow-up. 

The Dyson Airwrap™ is the ultimate styling tool that transforms your hair routine. Using innovative airflow technology (yep, no extreme heat!), it effortlessly curls, waves, smooths, or volumizes. It’s perfect for creating salon-worthy looks from the comfort of home.

This one tool can also help you experiment with styling your hair in a variety of ways thanks to the multiple attachments. It’s one quick and easy way to upgrade your beauty routine in 2025. 

This is a multitasking toner-serum hybrid that’s here to simplify your skincare routine. Yup, this glow-up is going to help you simplify your routine – not add to it. 

Packed with powerhouse ingredients like niacinamide and Barbados cherry, Fenty Skin Fat Water brightens, smooths and refines pores, all while keeping your skin hydrated. 

You’ll notice that it lives up to its name of feeling like “fat” water. The thick, silky texture leaves your skin feeling fresh and glowing. It’s perfect for achieving that Rihanna-level radiance with minimal effort.

This moisture cream from Bobbi Brown is packed with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and natural oils. It helps restore and repair dry, tired skin while providing a rich, luxe feel. 

If a cream could be ‘quiet luxury’ it would be this moisturizer. The best part is that it absorbs quickly, leaving your skin soft without any greasy residue.

If it’s not already, sunscreen should be the most important part of your skincare routine. It’s one of the best ways that you can protect your skin from the damaging effects of the sun. And it will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

This sunscreen from SuperGoop is my favorite because it adds a little bronze ‘golden hour’ to your look. You can wear this sunscreen on its own and know that you’ll look glowing while protecting your skin all day long. Perfect for days at the beach!

The last beauty product you need for your 2025 glow-up is a statement lipstick – preferably in red. Putting on red lipstick can completely change your look for the day, and on that note, your mood. 

The style as we move into the new year is a push for more ‘natural’ looking makeup which is why I love that sunscreen from SuperGoop. But when you want to add a showstopping element to your look, this red lipstick is everything you need.

2025 Glow Up: Self-Care

Since we’re taking a holistic approach to our wellness in 2025, we need to make sure that we’re showing up for our emotional and mental health as well. For the ultimate 2025 glow-up, make this the year you finally start the gratitude practice, read the books that have been sitting on your shelf, and invest in a nightly routine that leaves you feeling relaxed and ready to sleep. 

These are the top things that I’m taking into my 2025 glow-up.

It helps you improve your life through a daily journaling and gratitude practice that takes only five minutes a day. I started using the Five Minute Journal a couple of years ago and it’s still the first thing I buy myself every new year. 

It’s so simple to use – and perfect for beginners who are looking for effective ways to change their lives in 2025. Use this Five Minute Journal to build up healthier habits, slow down, and be reminded of the beauty that each day holds. 

If there’s one book that’s completely changed my life, it’s Atomic Habits by James Clear. There’s a reason he’s sold over 20 million copies worldwide – this book helps you transform the way you look at habits and how you form (or break) them. I am constantly picking this book back up to see how its principles can apply to each new change in my life. 

For a truly proactive approach to your 2025 glow-up, start the year by reading Atomic Habits. 

This 2025 glow-up is all about creating lasting change in your life, but you won’t be able to do that if you’re not ready to do the work. 

“How to Do the Work” helps you recognize the patterns that are holding you back, helping you heal yourself while working towards creating the best version of yourself. 

For me, a bath is my favorite way to wind down and relax especially after a particularly stressful day or week. You’ll notice an immediate upgrade to your baths with this bath caddy. Now you can take your drink, book, journal, or movie into the bath without having to worry about things getting wet or ruined. 

Give yourself the space and peace to truly relax in 2025.

A sleek, minimalist way to bring calm and freshness into your space. It’s made from beautiful, hand-poured ceramic and it effortlessly blends into any room while dispersing your favorite essential oils. 

With its ultrasonic technology, it provides hours of continuous mist to create a peaceful atmosphere, all while looking like a stylish piece of decor. Perfect for winding down, focusing, or just adding a touch of zen to your day.

2025 Glow Up: Productivity

The last thing to help you have the ultimate glow-up in 2025 is managing your productivity. Make the year you finally stop procrastinating, doom scrolling, or spending too much time on your phone. 

With the right productivity, you’ll be able to achieve every one of your goals for 2025, all while taking better care of yourself and giving yourself plenty of breaks. I find that when I’m more productive, I get my work done faster, which actually means I get to work less and spend more time enjoying my life. 

These are the tools I’m taking into 2025 to help skyrocket my productivity. 

Writing things down is the best way to get them out of my head. This planner has everything you need to get organized – and being organized is one of the best ways to be productive. 

If you’ve never used a planner before, you’ll find that this one is beautiful and easy to use. It doesn’t overwhelm you with more than you need. It’s the perfect place to keep track of your daily, weekly, and monthly to-dos.

The Hatch Restore 2 Bedside Light is more than just a light—it’s your new bedtime companion. Designed to help you unwind and sleep better, it offers customizable lighting and sound options to create the perfect sleep environment. 

Whether you’re winding down with a soft, warm glow or waking up to a gentle sunrise simulation, this sleek bedside light helps you set the mood for a restful night. Plus, its calming sounds and personalized routines make it easy to relax and start or end your day on a peaceful note.

There are so many apps that you can use today to help you get organized and stay on track. I love using a Pomodoro timer on my iPad while  I work so that I can take productive breaks throughout my day. 

It’s also the perfect tool for note-taking during meetings or classes. Not to mention it keeps everything organized in one place, which means you won’t waste time looking for things you need. 

Having an Apple Pencil opens up the ways that you can use an iPad to increase your productivity. Whether you are drawing, annotating documents, or signing contracts, the Apple Pencil gives you the precision of writing by hand with the convenience of digital tools.

Your Ultimate 2025 Glow Up

Achieving your ultimate glow-up in 2025 isn’t just about looking your best; it’s about feeling your best and embracing positive changes in every aspect of your life. From your self-care ritual to personal growth and productivity, this glow-up is all about investing in yourself. 

Remember to take a holistic approach to your 2025 glow-up. It’s all about the small steps you take every day to nurture your body, mind, and soul, and watch how these shifts transform not only your appearance but your energy and mindset! 

2025 is your year to shine, so start today and get ready to glow like never before!

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