Oprah’s Favorite Fashion Things, Then and Now

Oprah's final "Favorite Things" episode aired this past week. If you haven't watched the crowd reactions already, you should (or check out audience reactions from the whole last season on this awesome tumblr). Everyone went nuts. Of course, if I was being gifted a 2012 Volkswagon Beetle, an iPad, and some Le Creuset cookware, I'd be doing a happy dance too. Having your product on Oprah's "Favorite Things" things list is akin to having your book chosen for her book club--meaning it will sell. And often, Oprah's favorite stuff is beauty and fashion-related (but the fashion tends to be on the comfort-end--nothing wrong with that). Previously Oprah-endorsed favorite things like Spanx and Uggs became ubiquitous best-sellers after earning a spot on the "Favorite Things" list, according to AOL's Small Business site. Her "Favorite Things" episode has even saved some companies from the brink of bankruptcy. So we decided to take a look at this year's fashion and beauty-related "favorite things" as well as "favorite things" of years past (yes, J.Lo's velour sweatsuit was on the list in '02). Are any of them your favorite things too?
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Classic Sparkles Ugg Australia Boots, $175

Sophia Satchel by Coach, $398

Tory Tote and Reva Ballerina Flat by Tory Burch, $250 for the tote; $195 for the flats

Nordstrom Lingerie Gift Card, $500

Jessica Leigh Diamond Earrings by Dana Rebecca Designs, $1900

Cashmere Cable Sweater and Cashmere Cable Throw by Ralph Lauren, $498 for the sweater; $595 for the throw

Judith Ripka Eclipse Earrings, 525

Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker, $52

Rachel Pally Swing Turtleneck and Sailor Pants, $141

Yummie Tummie, $62

Philip Stein Teslar Diamond Watch, $2,245

Burberry Coat, $690

Burberry Purse, $695

Dooney & Bourke Leather Duffle Bag, $495

Cambio Jeans, $210

Hope in a Jar, $105

J.Lo Velour Sweatsuit

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