12 Days of Christmas Wish Lists: Beauty Wish List

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Makeup makes me happy.

And so does this beauty wish list!

I mean, who doesn’t want to refill their makeup bag? And maybe also get a new makeup bag…

Beauty Wish List

Ashley Brook Designs Touch Ups Cosmetics Zip Pouch | $23

Simplehuman Sensor Mirror | $160

Prada Candy Eau de Parfum | $114

Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Mat | $25

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Villian | $21

Stila Huge Extreme Lash Mascara | $23

Benefit Cosmetics They’re Real Push-up Liner | $24

Urban Decay Vice 4 Eyeshadow Palette | $60

Lipstick Addict Tee | $30

Original Beauty Box Brush Holder | $19

12 Days of Christmas Wish Lists: Rosé & Rose Gold Wish List

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In addition to my monthly loves, this month I’ll also be sharing 12 days of Christmas wish lists. Themed gift guides for the upcoming holidays.

‘Tis the season.

First up? Rosé and rose gold. Because rosé all day!

Dear Santa Rose

Cynthia Rowley Beauty Eyeliner | $16

ban.do Everyday Bobbis | $12

Daisy Natives Donuts and Rosé Tee | $25

FRENDS Headphones | $200

Kate Spade Cosmetic Case | $60

Sonix Phone Case | $35

Daniel Wellington Watch | $199

Real Techniques Bold Metals Collection 301 Flat Contour Makeup Brush | $26

Real Techniques Bold Metals Collections 300 Tapered Blush Brush | $24

Maybelline The Blushed Nudes Eyeshadow Palette | $10

November Loves

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Thanksgiving is this week and I know I have so much to be thankful for! What better way to express my thankfulness, than with my November loves?

I half kid.

But here they are:

Nov Loves

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I see things I want on Instagram ALL the time. But I wanted this muscle tank so hard. And when I saw it at Target, I knew I wasn’t going to walk out without it.

October Loves

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Not that this is official or anything, but I noticed that my October loves are really tied into some of the obsessions that I have.

Oct Loves

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 One brand, other than Zara, that you will find that I have a lot of is Baggu. That’s because I really like what they stand for and I’m all for shopping small. My luck after this past Mercury retrograde paid off in a Poshmark photo challenge on Instagram.

e.l.f. Mini Haul

Online sales with free shipping are the BEST!
You don’t have to get out of bed and you save money by not have to use gas.

e.l.f. Cosmetics’ prices make it easy to get a bit carried away, but I was able to get three great buys for under $12! I’m calling this a mini haul, because I’m proud that I was able to show some serious restraint.
e.l.f. Mini Haul

After finding out via Pinterest that e.l.f. Cream Eyeliner makes for an excellent Dipbrow dupe, I wanted to try it. Partly because of my inexplicable brow obsession, but mostly because I’d never tried Dipbrow.

e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner in Coffee

I am not an fan of ink liners. I want to be, but they either dry up way too soon for my liking or just don’t provide the bold look that I’m hoping for.

I’m glad I was able to try the e.l.f. Studio Intense Ink Eyeliner in Blackest Black, because it was only $3. While I couldn’t nail a thick line, I like it for when I need to line my eyes in a pinch. e.l.f. Studio Intense Ink Eyeliner

So, the e.l.f. Studio Blending Sponge wasn’t something I actually needed, but I couldn’t find the one I have, and wanted one for pictures

This one is pretty and pink, so I got it.e.l.f. Studio Blending Sponge

This was such a great deal, that I will definitely be posting more e.l.f. hauls in the future!

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Splurge or Save: Tall Tote

Splurge or Save: Tall Tote

Baggu Basic Tote $160 | Old Navy Faux-Leather Tote around $20

Although I still have my heart set on one day owning the Baggu Basic Tote, I spotted the Old Navy tote in stores for like $8. I made a huge mistake and didn’t get it. Went home, suffered from a serious case of fomo, then went back later the same day to get it. It had been the last one and someone else beat me to it. (Add this to the list of reasons why I have trust issues…)

They had similar ones in bright colors that were a plastic-y material for $14, but after searching three different Old Navy’s I was able to find a  canvas tall tote which was much closer to the style of the faux-leather tote and cost about the same.

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August Loves

I am so excited about my loves this month, that I’m sharing them a little early and I seriously hope you’re even just half as excited about my August loves as I am!
August Loves

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Everyone once in a while I like to give my nails a break from polish and let them breathe for a little. But I don’t really like how my nails look or feel without polish. Julep’s Oxygen Nail Polish allows for the option to do both.

And since we’re on the topic of nails… Cuticles need love too! There is a reason that Essie’s Apricot Cuticle Oil is such a huge hit. If you haven’t tried it, then you really should!

Last month I said, I was trying not to spend a lot of money, this month I couldn’t really afford to spend any cash. I totally lucked out when I found an old Old Navy Gift card (it was seriously like Christmas all over again!) and found the sandals I’d been dreaming about on super clearance for under $8! When I entered my first Polyvore contest these beauts were on the set. Talk about speaking things into existence!

I’m a huge fan of Simple Skincare Cleansing Facial Wipes, so when they let me try their new Micellar Make-Up Remover Wipes, naturally, I was stoked. This may not be the first time I’ve been obsessed with a makeup removing wipe, but it certainly is the most obsessed I’ve ever been with one!

One of my besties got me hooked on C.O. Bigelow Menta Lip Shine a looong time ago. I just recently rediscovered it and, for the life of me, can’t remember why I stopped using it.
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So thankful to Simple Skincare for giving me a chance to #TestTheWater!

July Loves

I’ve decided that I really love sharing the things that I love with you. Since that’s the case, my monthly Loves are here to stay. Yay!

July is typically a big beach month (at least it is for me). What I’m loving this month somewhat reflects what I find myself packing for the beach.
July Loves

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I’ve been trying (and I think doing really well) not spending a ton of money. I have only gotten one pedicure this year. And although I don’t necessarily need more nail polish, sometimes I just want to treat myself a little. Sinful Colors has vibrant colors and cost under $2. Whenever I go to get groceries, I tend to come home with a new fun shade.

It’s all fun in the sun, until someone needs aloe. Thanks to melanin, that someone is never me, but I still want to take precautions against harmful rays. At the same time, when it comes to applying sunscreen I don’t want to spend forever and a day putting it on. With spray that’s not an issue.

In my humble opinion, it totally does not count as shopping if my mom buys me something. She recently got my a pair of Birkenstocks that I am absolutely obsessed with. I have literally worn them to every single cookout I’ve been to so far. Good job, Ma Dukes!

Birchbox points are truly a blessing and when I am able to get something awesome, it’s a wondrous thing. My Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Duo Brush is seriously a treasure. I don’t know how I ever did my eyebrow makeup without it.

Even when I’m on vacation, I having blogging on my brain. What should I write about? Who can I collaborate with? This Market and Luxe print pretty much sums up the blog life.

Do you have a blog? Like the print? Want it? Well comment the name and URL of your blog and you could win it!

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Splurge or Save: Straw Hat

I’m all about the summer. More specifically, I’m all about going to the beach.
Wearing bathing suits, flip flops, sunglasses, AND cute straw hats!

I spotted a super cute Eugenia Kim sun hat on Instagram. It reads, “Do Not Disturb”.
How perf?!

Naturally, my next step was to hunt it down online. It is SO expensive and not going to happen. At least not for me.

But now I want a straw hat. What is a girl to do?
Find a much cheaper alternative.

Boom!

Thank you H&M!

Straw Hat
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