Unpolished & Unapologetic: A Modern Muse’s Guide
December 2025 | ISSUE 10
Winter arrived in a major way this month, bringing the joy of the holidays, some of the coldest days of the year, and a few new iconic pieces at AARYAH. As we close out 2025, we’re feeling especially grateful for our muses and the community we’ve built together. We’ve loved sharing our monthly mood boards, filled with our team’s recommendations and the little intentional things that spark joy. Here’s to another year of living unpolished and unapologetic.
IN OUR CLOSETS:
Grandma's Balaclava
This style piece has carried us through the start of New York December, and we know every cold-weather woman feels the same. We’re loving balaclavas and all the snuggly vibes they bring, even if they make us look a bit like your nana. It’s the perfect combination of function and fashion.
IN OUR VASES:
Sprigs of Holly
This month, we’re ditching flowers for a whole new berry. The vibrant scarlet red of fresh holly berries adds warmth and color to any arrangement while feeling perfectly seasonal. Ancient Celts, Druids, and Norse believed holly could ward off evil and bring good luck, and with 2026 on the way, we’re happy to embrace the tradition.
ON OUR MOOD BOARDS:
Hydrated Girl Winter
With the colder months comes dry skin, and this year we’re putting an end to the flaking, cracking, and chapping. Now’s the time to stock up on good-for-your-skin essentials like face creams, lip balms, and hand salves, and to keep your water bottles filled. It’s also the perfect moment to try out new saunas and bathhouses in your area to give your skin a little extra love. If you’re in NYC, we recommend this one.
ON OUR TO GO LIST:
The Nutcracker Ballet
Embrace the season with a trip to see The Nutcracker ballet in NYC. Our Marketing Lead recently attended an early rehearsal of this year’s lead ballerinas at Lincoln Center, and you’re in for a treat. “If the music and the grace of the performers doesn’t blow you away,” she says, “the intricate costumes and backdrops definitely will.” Snag a ticket and soak in the winter magic before they sell out.
ON OUR WISH LISTS:
The DRUEX Necklace
Our new DRUEX lariat necklace is unlike anything else in our lineup. Featuring a hexagonal diamond at the clavicle that cascades into two more dangling diamonds, this multi-shape piece is all about the abstract. Made to be worn dressed up or down, our team loves it with a simple white tee. DRUEX has definitely earned her spot on our wish list.
ON OUR PLAYLISTS:
Lady Lady by Olivia Dean
Find our monthly muse board on Pinterest here!
Photo Credits: Pinterest, Othership, Bathhouse, Spotify.
AARYAH does not claim rights to the images contained within this blog post.
Comments