As a shopping editor, one of the events I look forward to every year is when Oprah's Favorite Things list comes out — it's like getting the inside scoop on the affordable items all the celebs luxuriate in that we regular folk don't know about yet. Just as exciting? When her Favorite Things go on sale.
More than a few items on the list are deeply discounted, thanks to Labor Day sales — just in time for summer to segue into fall. I'm talking about a $100 markdown on a fancy air fryer oven, Beats over-ear headphones at a steep discount and cushy slippers you're going to want to slide your tootsies in when the season changes.
I’ll probably never live a life anything like Oprah's, but these little luxuries are a good start for playing out that fantasy. And since prices start at just $10, they feel like a splurge without draining your wallet.
Labor Day deals on Oprah's Favorite Things
A listening ear is often the best gift you can give. "These journals, which focus on treasured relationships, feature specific prompts so you can sit with your beloved family member to capture old stories and new memories alike," Oprah wrote.
Let Grandpa join in on the fun, too. Pick up a journal for him, also on sale.
This slipper landed on Oprah's Favorite Things 2024 list and they basically set a new standard for slippers as we know them.
As she said: "Give a knit slipper with a faux-fur cuff and a memory-foam insole — and you’ve just delivered relaxation-in-a-box to your nearest and dearest." This isn't the first time Dearfoams have made Oprah's list, but these slippers merge comfort with cute — and they come in nine colors.
There are a lot of air fryer ovens out there, but only one that Oprah would go to bat for: this sleek 14-in-1 model that comes in a cool, matte white finish (as well as matte black and silver options).
In addition to air fry, bake, roast, toast and beyond, this appliance has a special CrispFinish feature that you can use to melt, caramelize, brown or crisp your food for a delectable finishing touch.
"Not too large, not too small, it's the Goldilocks of countertop ovens," wrote a fan. "No matter what you cook in it is soooo easy to hand wash and comes out looking new."
Everyone and their dog has a Stanley cup — except for Oprah, apparently. She's been singing Corkcicle's praises since 2012 and this insulated tumbler, now 30% off, is the latest release to make her list. It keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours and hot for five, has a ceramic straw that washes beautifully — plus it's slim enough to fit in a cupholder and has a stay-flat silicone bottom.
"I can’t wait to have my smoothie in the lavender one," Oprah said. Not sure you want to follow Oprah's lead? Choose from 15 other fun colors — some bold and bright, others less so.
“Nobody wants their jewelry jingle-jangling freely in their suitcase," Oprah mused in 2022. Small but mighty, this "jazzy velvet travel case" has seven slots, removable dividers, ring rolls and a hidden earring compartment.
Oprah's been a fan of Barefoot Dreams for years — in fact, the brand has been featured on her Favorite Things list a whopping 11 times! And while she's praised its iconic plush throw blankets and robes in the past, 2023 was all about the socks. Right now, you can get a three-piece set for up to 40% off — making each pair just over $12 a pop.
Spice things up with this festive pair — both are infused with black winter truffle to elevate your chicken wing game.
Oprah says: "Even I, a longtime Truff fan, wondered about the new 2024 jalapeño lime hot sauce — but oh, this flavor combo is delicious! And of course, the habanero hot sauce bottle in this set is for friends and family who want full-throttle heat."
Even Oprah has to try out different headphones until she finds a pair that checks all of her boxes. Even so, there's one brand she turns to time and time again: Beats. She included the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds on her 2019 list, but this over-the-ear pair is her latest fave. "Some of us are over-the-head-headphone people, and if you know one of them, these are the best of the best," she raved in 2023.
This pair boasts a 40-hour battery life, noise-cancelling capabilities and maximum comfort.
Get eight spa treatments for the price of one with this gizmo. "It has percussive massage and cleansing options, and red, blue and red-plus-infrared light therapies," Oprah raved, adding that it's perfect for "anyone looking for lifting and tightening but afraid of needles."
Scoop it up for 25% off during Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. The only time we've seen a price this good was during Amazon Prime Day — and that won't happen again until next summer!
If it's good enough for Oprah, it's good enough for all! (Getty Images)
Comments