The Best Stuff We Discovered in September, Including a $7 Purse Organizer and a Miracle Moisturizer

PEOPLE Picks is a monthly roundup of products that the people behind PEOPLE Shopping really buy — and love.

Autumn is here and that’s how we shop.

Between writing and editing articles on celebrity-inspired outerwear and finding the best deals on Amazon ahead of October’s Prime Day, my PEOPLE Shopping colleagues discovered a few products they couldn’t resist buying for themselves.

We found a sweater on Amazon that’s great quality for the price, comfy jeans from Madewell, and a pair of boots that lean into the cowboy trend without actually being cowboy boots. It’s clear that fall fashion came first.

Other highlights from the month include a $7 purse organizer that holds more than a dozen bags, a soothing moisturizer that delivers overnight results, and an easy-to-clean stock pot just in time for soup season.

PEOPLE selection: September 2023

• Best Amazon Find: Lillusory Henley Sweater, $31.19 with coupon (orig. $53.99); amazon.com
• Best Target find: New Day Cami Tank Top, $18; target.com
• Overnight results: Tatcha The Indigo Calming Cream, $92; tatcha.com
• Storage solution: Zedodier Hanging Purse Organizer, $6.99; amazon.com
• Everywhere for a reason: Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag, $19.90; uniqlo.com
• Fall Boots: Laicigo Chunky Pointed Heel Ankle Boots, $52.23 with coupon (orig. $58.98); amazon.com
• Holy grail jeans: Madewell The Perfect Vintage Wide-Leg Jean, $138; madewell.com
• Get Organized: Full Focus Black Leather Planner, $57.98; amazon.com
• Soup Season: Our Place Perfect Pot, $165; fromourplace.com

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Lillusory Henley Sweater, $32

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $54 $32

“I decided to refresh my autumn wardrobe with this cozy knitted sweater after seeing a friend wearing something similar. I first got it in apricot color, but as soon as I tried it on, I immediately went back and bought another one in black.

These sweaters are so soft and the quality is fantastic for the price. I have already combined them with jeans and top dresses for a more casual or dressy look. I know I’ll be wearing both colors all fall.—Hannah Freedman, Associate Director of Growth and Content Strategy

New Day Camisole, $18

Goal

Buy at Target $18

“This black top was an impulse buy last year, and ended up becoming a staple in my wardrobe during layering season. I bought the pink one this summer in the heat of the moment Barbie frenzy, and this fall I’m buying this white version for cozy cardigans and blazers. It’s one of those items that looks more expensive than it is, and can stand on its own or look super chic under any fall layer.”—Erin Johnson, Senior Shopping Editor

Tatcha Indigo Soothing Moisturizer, $92

Tatcha

Buy at Tatcha.com $92

“My skin breaks out most of the year and I’ve been desperately trying to figure out what’s causing the not-quite-pimples and not-quite-milia on my face.

I tried a ton of different moisturizers until recently and stumbled upon this soothing offering from Tatche. I’m not kidding when I say that the little bumps on my skin almost disappeared overnight and my complexion hasn’t looked this smooth in years.”Lindsey Metrus, Store Manager

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Zedodier Hanging Purse Organizer, $7

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $7

“This hanging purse organizer is definitely the best solution I’ve found for bag storage. It has an upper clothes hanger with six hooks for hanging bags. Each hook is quite deep and can easily hold more than one bag. I currently have a bunch of large bags on the two lowest hooks, long strap purses in the middle and top handle bags on top. It freed up so much of my limited storage space!”—Nicola Fumo, shopping writer and editor

Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag, $20

Uniqlo

Buy at Uniqlo.com $20

“In New York, the Uniqlo Round Mini Shoulder Bag might be more popular than the Lululemon belt bag so far. Every time I take mine out of the house – I bought the beige bag back in July – I try to count how many others I see wearing it, but inevitably I lose track.

Its ubiquity no doubt comes from its ingenious shape, which nestles into the curve of your waist and sometimes seems completely infinite. (Pro tip: Use the pockets built into the lining for lipsticks and tampons.) For fall, I might buy a Uniqlo crossbody in red or olive.”—Laura Gurfein, store manager

Laicigo Pointed Toe Chunky Heel Ankle Boots, $53

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $59 $53

“I loved the silhouette of the cowboy boots, but I wanted something I knew I would wear more, so I found this pair of white boots from Amazon.

I’ve only worn them once so far, but I’m excited about the endless possibilities of fall combinations I can style them with. Since the boots have a thick heel, I think they are quite easy to walk in. Wear them with high socks so your ankles don’t rub or stick to the faux leather.”—Alex Nelson, Commercial Editor and Strategist

Madewell The perfect vintage wide leg jeans

Madewell

Buy at Madewell.com $138

“I needed a new pair of black jeans, and after trying on this pair from Madewell, I knew they would be worth every penny. The pants come in a flattering wide-leg silhouette that many celebrities have been wearing for fall. They were even comfortable to wear for hours on my recent trip to Australia. There is a perfect pair of jeans, and they are these.”Nicol Natale, shopping writer

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Full Focus Black Leather Planner, $58

Amazon

Buy on Amazon $58

“This is expensive for a planner, especially one that only covers 12 weeks. But it’s focused on goal setting and habit tracking and has really helped me with consistency, which is worth the money for me.

In the front of the planner, you narrow down your overall goals, identify your “why” for each, and then break them down into steps. There are monthly, weekly and daily pages where you can plan everything. One of my favorite features is the weekly review template, which gives me a moment to reflect on the good, take responsibility for the not-so-good, and measure my progress.”—Nicola Fumo, shopping writer and editor

Our place is the perfect pot

Our place

Buy at Fromourplace.com $165

“Soup season is in full swing, and this stock is all I need to whip up delicious recipes. Like all our cookware, it’s extremely easy to clean and comes with a wooden spoon that rests on the handle to avoid dripping.

The nonstick pot is a family size, so I have enough leftovers for lunch or I can make a big batch of chili to eat with friends while watching football. I have the beige one, but it’s available in nine other beautiful shades that will look great on your stovetop.”—Claire Harmeyer, Senior Business Writer

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