Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Tuesday Ten: Winter Skin Care

I'm not trying to be dramatic, but this lightweight facial oil is life changing.  It has seriously made an amazing improvement in my skin, it keeps it super hydrated and also helps with breakouts.  It's a game changer and I highly recommend it to help keep your skin moisturized and give it a glow.

For the past couple months my skin has been really dry (which is why I started using #1) so I replaced my morning facial cleanser with this and it has been great for very gently cleansing my skin.  This has become one of my favorite products and is perfect to clean your face for the colder months when constantly using a cleanser may be too drying.  Micellar water is great for all skin types and definitely a must try in my opinion.

For the winter you absolutely have to have a good facial moisturizer.  I got a sample of this from Sephora last winter and fell in love with it because it really hydrated my face without breaking me out.  It helps to soothe skin with anti inflammatory ingredients and comforts the driest skin.  It's on my current list of products I need to pick up from Sephora.

An exfoliant is a must have for glowing skin, it's the only way to rid your face of dead skin and debris.  I recently got a sample of this from Sephora and am completely obsessed with it, I am getting it on my next trip to the mall.  It's a powder formula that you add water to and it turns into this amazing foam-y scrub that exfoliates your face without being harsh.  It's also filled with ingredients like vitamin C to brighten your skin as well!  You'll instantly see a difference in your skin.

My lips get ridiculously dry in the winter so I always have lip balm with me and this one by Fresh is a holy grail product for me.  It has an amazing texture and keeps your lips very moisturized.  I got one for my Mom a while back and she is always raving about it.  It's a little bit of a splurge for lip balm, but well worth it and it also comes in a variety of different colors that give your lips a gorgeous tint!

I feel like in the winter I wash my hands a lot more because of all the germs going around so a great hand cream is a necessity.  This rich cream is packed with shea butter and will help you to avoid dry hands.  I love putting this on at night before bed so it can really soak in and I wake up with the softest hands.

I love coconut oil for everything from hair to skin so it's no surprise I have to have it for the winter months.  Use it as a body, hand, feet, and facial moisturizer for super soft skin and put it on your hair to make it soft and shiny.  The moisturizing possibilities with this are endless!

This is my favorite cream to put on when I get out of the shower and it helps to prevent my skin from drying out.  Shea butter works to moisturize your skin deep down and protect it from the harsh winter weather.  Right now I'm loving the Vanilla Bean Noel scent, but there's a million other scents to choose from!

Your body needs a good exfoliant just like your face to keep it soft and smooth.  Exfoliating your skin before moisturizing helps your cream to better hydrate since all of the dead skin has been removed.  I personally haven't tried this exact scrub, but I've heard amazing things about it!

I recently started using this on my nose before bed because my nose is constantly running and therefore super dry from always having to blow it.  I've tried everything on it, but nothing has worked as well as this and now I'm hooked.  This is a real 'do it all' ointment and can be used for countless things throughout the winter months to keep everything moisturized.

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Monday, December 28, 2015

What to Wear: New Year's Eve

I've never really been big on New Year's Eve, I honestly prefer to watch the ball drop in the comfort of my own living room while wearing cozy PJs.  I don't really know why I don't love New Year's Eve, but I think it has something to do with the fact that everyone feels obliged to go out, I like to be a rebellion and stay in.  It is fun though to think of pretty sparkly New Year's Eve outfits to wear out.  In my opinion sparkles are an absolute must for your NYE look!  It's the perfect night to go a little out of your usual style comfort zone and try something fun like feathers - I am completely obsessed with this blush pink top, or load on the sequins - like with this dress.  Finish off your look with sky high heels and big earrings to keep it super glam and perfect for the holiday!  Hopefully the looks above will give you some inspiration if you're still planning your New Year's Eve look, and if you're more like me then check out these adorable holiday PJs that you can rock while you enjoy the night.

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Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Tuesday Ten: Christmas PJs

How cute are these Christmas PJs?!  They're perfect for this time of year, especially to wear on Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning.  You'll look adorable and be super cozy and very festive.  I love how pretty PJ sets have been making a comeback in the last few years and I am a huge fan of all PJ Salvage pajamas.  While I love all of my picks here, my favorite is definitely the Thermal Knit Sleep Shirt, the Christmas light pattern is just so much fun.  Pick up any of these this week and you'll be good to go for Christmas!  Do you like to wear festive pjs for Christmas or do you just stick to what you usually wear to sleep?

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Today I'm linking up with Tutu Tuesdays, Confident Twosday, Countdown to Christmas, and Style Sessions.

Welcome to Tutu Tuesdays a linkup with The Blush Blonde and The Fairy Princess Diaries!  Linkup whatever you'd like and make sure to do a little mingling - our goal here is to create a community of bloggers where we can all connect, find new blogs, and support one another.  We love new friends, supporting other blogs, and meeting fellow girl bosses!

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Monday, December 21, 2015

Gifts for Guys

If you're like me then gift shopping for guys is not always the easiest task.  However, this year I've done some research and put together a list of options for the men in your life; there's something for every guy from your boyfriend to your father to your best friend.  My favorite picks are the Beer Making Kit and Homemade Gin Kit because they look like they're super fun and they would make for a cute activity to do with your boyfriend.  The rest of the list includes everything from a cozy flannel to a NutriBullet to a high end shave kit - all for under $100!  I hope that this list can help you with any of your last minute guy shopping and even give you some inspiration or other gifts throughout the year.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Tuesday Ten: Gifts Under $75

Hello from the worst blogger ever!  The end of the semester and finals have me in a complete tailspin, which has unfortunately left me neglecting this space.  However, today is my last day at school so hopefully I will be back to a more consistent schedule this week.  I did manage to take a little break from studying to put together this fun gift guide with a collection of presents all for under $75.  I absolutely love everything on this list - I've even included my absolute favorite pajamas (in a too cute print!) and panties, both of which make great gifts!  I also have to mention the Kate Spade Stationary Set, which is just adorable, I feel like stationary is a classic gift that gets forgotten today however it's one of my favorite things to receive.  The rest of the list includes everything from a super luxe bath and body set to a beautiful hair clip, and there is something for just about everyone!

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Welcome to Tutu Tuesdays a linkup with The Blush Blonde and The Fairy Princess Diaries!  Linkup whatever you'd like and make sure to do a little mingling - our goal here is to create a community of bloggers where we can all connect, find new blogs, and support one another.  We love new friends, supporting other blogs, and meeting fellow girl bosses!

There are just a few rules we ask you follow to join in on Tutu Tuesdays:

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Tuesday Ten: Gifts Under $25

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Right now I am obsessed with all things gold!  It's a perfect color for all year round, but feels extra special around the holidays.  Everything pictured here is priced at $25 or under and there is something for everyone.  These items are the best to give to friends, coworkers, and anyone who you want to give a little something special to.  They're a great way to show your love and appreciation without breaking the bank!  It's also great to have a few of these on hand in case you're in need of a last minute gift for anyone.  While I love everything on this list I think the Lip Tease Mug is my absolute favorite - it's simple, chic, and so pretty.  Any of these picks will make for a fun gift and is sure to make a big hit!

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Today I'm linking up with Tutu Tuesdays, Confident Twosday, and Style Sessions.

Welcome to Tutu Tuesdays a linkup with The Blush Blonde and The Fairy Princess Diaries!  Link-up whatever you'd like and make sure to do a little mingling - our goal here is to create a community of bloggers where we can all connect, find new blogs, and support one another.  We love new friends, supporting other blogs, and meeting fellow girl bosses!

There are just a few rules we ask you follow to join in on Tutu Tuesdays:

1. Please follow both Jordyn and me, your lovely hosts, on Instagram and/or Bloglovin.
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2. Link to your specific post, not your blog's main page.
3. Grab our super cute button or share a link to Tutu Tuesdays in the post you are linking up so everyone can know about the party!
4. Have fun and mingle with other bloggers that have linked up!  Like I said we want everyone to make new friends!
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