And just like that, it’s fall. The last month of summer, which unofficially ended once September started but didn’t truly take a bow until this week, brought us all sorts of cool lifestyle items to help ease the pain of the year sliding right out of our grasp. (Seriously, it was just August!) From headphones that can help with your mental health to Bath & Body Works making your laundry smell as good as its splashes and lotions, and spirits of all kinds, from wines to a high-profile whisky and churro-flavored liqueur. It’s been a colorful month for lifestyle goods that meet every need, hobby, and taste. Check out a few of our favorite new items, from gadgets to food, home goods, and workout wear, that dropped in September.
Apple just released a slew of new updates to some of its most popular offerings, but nothing is beating the attention the iPhone 16 is getting. The Action button is better than ever, giving you quick access to whatever you need (like the Camera Control feature), camera updates are top-tier, like the ability to take macro-focused photos and the Photographic Styles feature that help you capture everything, including skin tone, more vividly. There’s also AI-powered offerings like a rundown of messages and personalized replies when you don’t have the time to compose them, the ability to create your own emojis, or Genmojis, and so much more. Not to mention, the phones come in new, fun shades.
Available at Apple
For the Barbie girls living in a Barbie world, equip yourself with this super cute release from Stanley that celebrates the iconic doll’s 65th anniversary. The cups match the styles of your favorite Barbies, from the Dynamite Barbie, the original doll from 1959 and even one for Ken. If you’re a ride-or-die fan, cop the whole collection now.
Available at Stanley
Get yourself a lube that can do both. This new launch from wellness brand Playground ensures you are pleasured as well as protected from vaginal health issues, including UTIs, yeast infections, and vulva irritation.
Available at Hello Playground
Queen Bey knows how to dominate all conversations and categories when she releases a project. So it’s no shock that everyone has been clamoring to get their hands on her new richly flavored whisky, inspired by her great-grandfather, a moonshine maker.
Available at SirDavis Whisky
As temperatures dip, skin begins to feel parched. Prevent that with Vaseline’s newest release. The brand’s Pro VitaB3 Serum-Burst Lotion has everything from niacinamide and hyaluronic acid to an antioxidant complex and hydrating lipids to moisturize and keep the skin illuminated.
Available at Amazon
Who still needs cable? Streaming is life, so get to the programs you love sooner, without much effort, from all your favorite streaming services with the help of this new product from Google. In addition to doing that, it can control your other smart home devices, and if your remote goes missing, there is a button on the TV Streamer that will find it as soon as possible.
Available at Amazon
There are headphones now that do more than just play music and help you to listen to it in different transparency modes. Master & Dynamic and Neurable just announced their new MW75 Neuro headphones (due to ship in October). The innovative technology, through AI-powered EEG sensors, has the ability to help you better manage your cognitive health, including by monitoring your concentration levels, prompting you to take a break when those concentration levels dip, and by measuring brainwave data.
Available at Neurable
An always popular collaboration, designer Stella McCartney and Adidas recently released their latest in the line of workout and athleisure gear. Dipped in bright hues and even florals, the collection is sure to keep you feeling good and cozy, whether in the gym or hitting the streets.
Available at Adidas
A delicious treat, but as a drink? Why not? Baileys, the brand known for their beloved Irish cream liqueur just released a unique new, cinnamon-y flavor certainly worth a sip this fall.
Available at Total Wine
As the fall season is upon us, it’s time to change out those sheets, sis. Upgrade big time by lying down on linen. Pom Pom at Home just released their luxe Kelly bedding, and the brand’s sheet set is a dream against the skin.
Available at Pom Pom at Home
Who doesn’t love a good Liquid I.V. pack? The popular brand recently released a new flavor with a new ability — it’s energizing. The new Hydration Multiplier +Energy is available in a refreshing Blackberry Peach to help you get through the 2 p.m. slump.
Available at Liquid IV
The girls can’t get enough of Bath & Body Works products, from the lotions and hand sanitizers to the candles. Now the brand, through White Barn, has entered into the laundry care space, releasing its own line of detergents and scent boosters. Scents include Champagne Toast, Cozy Cashmere and more.
Available at Bath & Body Works