Question: What excites you the most about the start of the new year? For some, that anticipation manifests as a desire to renew resolutions, release old habits, and even try a few new things—all of which are worthwhile to look forward to achieving in the coming months. But if we’re being honest, it doesn’t get much better for fashion people than the sudden realization that you now have a sort-of permission slip from society to “start over” when it comes to our sartorial choices. Suddenly, the world is our oyster, or rather, that’s what the new-arrivals sections at Shopbop, Nordstrom, and Revolve feel like right now. With a new year underway, we can finally make our personal rebrand a reality by beginning to plan which elevated staples, latest trends, or cult-status items we’ll purchase in the coming months.

Don’t get us wrong; we value achieving resolutions just as much as the next person, but really nothing beats securing the perfect fashion find. Whether or not you share those sentiments, even the most pro shopping person can sometimes struggle to find pleasure in the process. After all, where do you shop? What trends are worthwhile investments? It sometimes feels like no number of mood boards could make the decision-making process easier; thankfully, that’s where our editorial team comes in handy.