As January 2026 unfolds, a leading shopping expert has returned from the holiday break with a curated list of sixteen essential items to kickstart the new year. Published on January 9, 2026, this first Trend Trove edition of the year is packed with discoveries for fitness, home improvement, wellness, and self-care.
Home Comforts and Stylish Living
The selection promises to transform your living space and daily routines. For instant cosiness, the handcrafted Lola Blankets Original in Desert Dune offers a generous, vegan throw for £248.49. Meanwhile, the H&M Large Asymmetrical Glass Vase at £24.99 provides a modern, statement piece for your home.
Other standout home picks include the Primark Embroidered Cherry and Gingham Square Cushion for a cheerful touch at £12, and the hotel-style Dusk Portofino Waffle 100% Cotton Duvet Cover from £35. For atmosphere, the Anthropologie Found Notes Cedar Leaf & Oak Boxed Candle (£28) creates a serene forest scent.
Wellness, Skincare, and Personal Goals
This week's edit strongly focuses on personal wellbeing and aesthetic goals. In skincare, the Allies of Skin Multi Peptides & Growth Factors Advanced Lifting Serum (£176) and the high-tech ZIIP HALO 2.0 facial device (£379.99) target anti-ageing and a lifted complexion.
For daily wellness rituals, the Papier Wellness Journal (£26) helps track habits, while Heights Biotic+ supplements (£40) support gut health. The White Company Spa Restore Luxury Bath Oil (£30) and L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil (£22) turn basic routines into spa experiences. For mindset, Manifest by Roxie Nafousi (£9.99) offers a seven-step guide to achieving your 2026 aspirations.
Fashion, Fitness, and On-the-Go Essentials
The expert hasn't forgotten practical style and fitness needs. The lululemon Align™ Tank Top with Light Support (£58) is ideal for yoga, and the Commuter Keep Cup (£36) keeps drinks hot or cold sustainably.
Fashion finds include the Smythson 2026 Premier Daily Fashion Diary in Panama leather (£150) for style planning and the M&S Suedette Croc Effect Double Chain Shoulder Bag (£40) for everyday chic. A playful Roxanne First Trio of Hearts Cord Bag Charm (£115) and a bold Oliver Bonas Red & Cream Floral Pinstripe Large Square Scarf (£26) add personality to any outfit.
Rounding out the list are practical items like the Le Creuset Lunch Box (£35) for meals on the go and the Bloom & Wild The Shani flower arrangement (£43) for a fresh home update.
The expert encourages readers to share their own recent favourite purchases, inviting engagement via Metro's social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
