Gift Guide 2015: Beauty Gifts

Gingerbread Body Wash Set  |  Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette

Deborah Lippmann Roses in the Snow Set  |  Clarisonic Mia  |  Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Magic Kit

Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler  |  L'Occitane Hand Cream Trio

Tarte Shine Bright Statement Lash Essentials  |  Sephora Collection Precious Elements Brush Set  |  Fresh Sugar Rosé Ritual

Too Faced Le Grand Chateau  |  Pink Sugar Creamy Body Lotion  |  Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit for Her

I can't believe that it is already time for Holiday Gift Guides!  Christmas is just over a month away, which means now is the time to get your shopping done to avoid all the crazy crowds.  I have a few Gift Guides coming up over the next few weeks, but today's guide is for the lady on your list who is a beauty lover.  Whether your Mom, best friend, sister or whoever else you have to gift loves all things makeup, skincare, and more this is the list for them!

All the items on this guide each retail for under $100 and quite a few are valued at much more then their prices.  The most expensive item I've picked is the Clarisonic Mia, which at $99.00 is well worth the money, give this to anyone on your gift list who loves clear, glowing skin.  A more inexpensive pick for the skincare lover in your life is the Peter Thomas Roth Mini Mask Magic Kit, for $20.00 you'll get three of the brand's most popular masks and give the gift of beautiful skin.  For fun body products everyone will love try Philosophy's Gingerbread House Set, Pink Sugar's Creamy Body Lotion (my favorite scent!), and L'Occitane's Hand Cream Trio (they make the best hand cream!).  One of the coolest gifts on the list is the Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler, it includes eleven samples of Sephora's most popular perfumes and a certificate to redeem for a full size bottle of the receiver's favorite one.

Next, everyone knows a girl who loves makeup and this guide has no shortage of presents for her!  Three items that are fun and really great prices are the Tarte Shine Bright Statement Lash Essentials for $20.00 (how great is that eyelash curler?!), the Fresh Sugar Rosé Ritual for $18.00, and Deborah Lippmann Roses in the Snow Nail Polish Set for only $15.00.  Any of the Urban Decay Naked Palette's are a perfect gift because they're a makeup staple just about anyone can use, my personal favorite is the Naked 2 Palette.  Another makeup staple is good makeup brushes and I love these rose gold Sephora Collection Makeup Brushes and too cute leopard pouch to keep them in.  One last fun makeup gift is the Le Grand Chateau kit from Too Faced, it's only $49.00 (but is valued at $215.00!) and includes eighteen eyeshadows, two blushes, a bronzer, and mascara; the items are broken up into three different palettes and can be gifted all as one or separately.

The most universal gift from this guide, and something absolutely every girl can use is Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit for Her.  I've been using these little kits for years now and they make the best gifts.  They're filled with everything one might need in a pinch, bandages, Advil, clear nail polish, stain remover, deodorant, and much more.  They come in a variety of pouch styles and have different kits for women, men, bridesmaids, and more, making them something for literally everyone on your list!

I'm loving all of the presents here and hopefully this can help you with some of your shopping.  My goal is to have my shopping done before Thanksgiving so I'm not super stressed during finals.  What are your shopping plans for Christmas this year?  Do you like to get it done ahead of time or wait for the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals?  Let me know below!

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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.

Kristin: The Blush Blonde  |  Bloglovin'  |  Instagram

Jordyn: The Fairy Princess Diaries  |  Bloglovin'  |  Instagram

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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Friday Favorites

Favorite Event Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Who wasn't excited for the VS Fashion show this week?!  I've been watching the show for over ten years and somehow it keeps getting better.  I've been trying my hardest not to look at too many pictures because I want to be surprised when the show airs on television.  This year I'm super excited for all the amazing performers and to see my favorites Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid make their first appearances on the runway! 

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Favorite Accessory Pom Pom Hats

I can't get enough of adorable pom pom hats for the winter.  They are the cutest accessory and will definitely help to keep you warm.  I love the one pictured below and this fun double pom pom hat too!

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Favorite Healthy Treat Fruit Mousse

This light and super easy to make dessert from Serious Eats sounds absolutely delicious.  It's perfect for when you're having guests over and need a quick dessert or when you're craving some sorbet, but don't have any in the house.  All you need is three ingredients and a blender or food processor and you're good to go.

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Favorite Skincare Item NUDE Skincare Progenius Omega Treatment Rescue Oil

I got a sample of this the last time I ordered from Sephora and am completely obsessed with it.  The sample is actually really big so I have been using it a lot lately.  My skin has been super dry the past few weeks and my favorite way to use this is to mix a few drops with my moisturizer in the morning, it makes my skin look fresh and dewy, but never shiny or oily.  I also like to use it at night and let it sink in for ten to fifteen minutes before I put moisturizer on.  Since I started using this my skin looks incredible and I am obsessed with it, I am actually going to buy the full size bottle this weekend!

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Favorite Beauty Article 10 Little-Known Products With Over 1000 Positive Reviews on Amazon

This article from Byrdie shares under the radar products that have insanely good reviews on Amazon.  The list includes everything from an inexpensive vitamin C serum to a gentle toner to the makeup brush set below (which is a total steal!).  This article is a must read for any beauty junkie.

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Today I'm linking up with Casual Friday, Friday Favorites, Oh Hey Friday!, Fab Favorites, The Pick, Five on Friday, Friday Favorites, and Friday Favorites.

Coconut Oil Honey Hair Mask

I love using coconut oil and honey in my hair to deep condition so it was only natural to put the two together and make one incredible mask.  I have been using this mixture for a couple years now and it always makes my hair incredibly soft and shiny.  I was super excited a few months back when I saw that Julianne Hough (who always has gorgeous hair!) uses almost the exact same mixture, she got the recipe from a girl at the grocery store with gorgeous hair and says that using it has been "life (of hair) changing."  So if you don't believe me about how great this stuff is you absolutely have to believe Julianne!  Give this a try to keep your hair super healthy and make it look so amazing that strangers will want to know your secrets.

Ingredients:

-2 tbsp. coconut oil

-2 tbsp. honey

Instructions:

-Place coconut oil and honey in a microwave safe bowl.

-Microwave in increments of ten seconds, stopping to mix each time until completely melted and well mixed.

-Coat dry hair in the mixture paying special attention to the ends.

-Cover hair with a shower cap or dry towel.

-Leave on for a minimum of thirty minutes.

-Shampoo and condition as usual, depending on your hair type you may need to shampoo twice.

-Enjoy soft, shiny hair!

Do you ever create DIY hair masks?  What are your favorite ingredients to use when you mix one up?

  

                

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Tuesday Ten: Favorite Instagram Accounts

I am obsessed with Instagram!  I know that everyone is big on Instagram right now, but I think that it's my personal favorite because I'm such a visual person.  I loving seeing gorgeous pictures and sneak peeks into people's lives everyday, it's a great way to get to know more about someone, see beautiful photography, and even get a laugh.  Today I have for you my ten favorite Instagram accounts, which in my opinion are must follows.

Amber Fillerup 

{@amberfillerup}

Amber from Barefoot Blonde posts different shots to Instagram almost daily.  Her snaps most frequently feature her too cute son Atticus and his sidekick, their dog Chauncy, who I cannot get enough of!  She also features a lot of fashion and beauty posts too, and most recently her adorable baby bump.  I can't wait for her to have her daughter and see how she dresses her because I know it is going to be perfect!

Julia Engel

{@juliahengel}

If you're looking for all things girly fashion, beauty, and travel Gal Meets Glam creator Julia Engel's Instagram account is for you.  Julia's shares her life in photos on her Instagram and it is exactly what you would expect of her understated, chic, and glamorous.  She travels quite a bit and always has beautiful shots from where she goes.  I personally love her feminine aesthetic and the pops of pink throughout her feed.

Jessica Garvin

{@jlgarvin}

I absolutely adore Jessica Garvin's blog Little Baby Garvin so it's no surprise that I love her Instagram too.  She posts pictures of her beyond adorable daughters, her life at home, and different places she goes.  Her style for fashion, home decorating, and baby clothes reminds me a lot of Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and everything looks Pinterest perfect.  However she keeps it real (check out her photo captions!) and gives a realistic look into her life.

Carly A. Heitlinger

{@carly}

Carly aka The College Prepster has created preppy Instagram perfection with her account.  She uses her Instagram to document her style and life with her boyfriend and poodle, Teddy.  She recently moved to Connecticut and her feed has been filled with beautiful New England fall activities, backgrounds, and naturescapes.

Caitlin Covington

{@cmcoving}

I love love love Southern Curls and Pearls blogger Caitlin Covington's style.  She essentially uses her Instagram account as an extension of her blog and documents her style on it, which is awesome for those of us who might not have the chance to read all the blogs we like every day.  She also incorporates shots from travels and cute little trinkets around her home, which is fun because it gives a peek into her life.

Lauren Conrad

{@laurenconrad}

Lauren Conrad is known for her Instagram account and the gorgeous, curated photos she posts.  Lauren has a super girly and feminine aesthetic (similar to Julia Engel's!) that her photos reflect.  Her pictures all have a similar color scheme to them and a matching filter over the top, her feed really flows and looks as if each picture "matches" with the others.

Gigi Hadid

{@gigihadid}

I am a huge fan of Gigi Hadid so it's only natural that her Instagram account is one of my favorites.  Gigi posts pictures of her with friends, behind the scenes at work, her different modeling jobs, and throwback photos among others.  The images she posts to her account makes her followers feel as though they are getting a behind the scenes look into her everyday life. 

Chrissy Teigen

{@chrissyteigen}

Chrissy Teigen is beyond fabulous and this is well documented on her Instagram account.  First off she posts the most drool worthy food Instagram's and makes me want to recreate all of her concoctions, she even started a food blog to share the recipes for the foods she posts.  In addition to her incredible food photos you get to see her life at home and work through the pictures she posts.  Chrissy is a really funny person and this definitely comes through in her account.

Crazy Jewish Mom

{@crazyjewishmom}

If you are not following Crazy Jewish Mom on Instagram you are seriously missing out.  This account was created by a daughter to share the countless messages she gets from her caring, yet at times overbearing, mother throughout the day.  The texting conversations that are posted are absolutely hysterical and always guarantee a laugh.

Sir Charles Barkley

{@barkleysircharles}

I had to include this account because my sister and I are obsessed with the too cute for words Sir Charles Barkley.  Barkley is a sassy, chubby, wrinkley little nugget who goes on different adventures with his owners and lounges around his house.  If you're a dog lover you have to check out this account!

So these are all of my favorite accounts!  What accounts are your favorites?!

  

                

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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.

Kristin: The Blush Blonde  |  Bloglovin'  |  Instagram

Jordyn: The Fairy Princess Diaries  |  Bloglovin'  |  Instagram

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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