Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Happy New Year!! | 2015

Happy almost New Year lovely reader! I want to do a more reflective post on 2014 in the near future but I just wanted to do a quick little note now to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. 


Whether you're staying in or going out, I hope you enjoy yourself. The success of this blog within the last year has been beyond what I could have ever imagined. To anyone who has ever read/followed/commented within the last year, thank you thank you thank you! As I said there will be a more quality post coming but until then...HAPPY NEW YEAR! Xx





Saturday, December 27, 2014

What I Got For Christmas 2014

Hi lovely reader! Well another Christmas has come and gone. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit sad. Christmas was great this year, everyone was healthy, (unlike last year) and everything went smoothly! Every year I do love this time simply because I am nosy and like to see what other people got, maybe you are the same, hopefully you are if you are reading this post. I enjoy seeing what people liked and maybe even discovering new things. Now I feel that it is only right to give a little disclaimer, I am in no way, shape, or form bragging! Everyone has a different Christmas and it shouldn't be about comparing them, your Christmas should be your PERSONAL Christmas and that's that. Also, the main focus of Christmas should not be the gifts. So with that said I will share a bit of my Christmas morning with you!


One of the first presents that I opened were these super soft and cozy Betsey Johnson Pajamas. I love them because they're quite classic looking but then have fun details like the bow on the pocket and the sparkle heart buttons.

Next are these Hunter Boot Socks. I have the black matte Wellington's or Rain Boots so I think the cable knit grey will got perfect. Even though they are rain boots they can be worn in the snow, so the socks will add some extra insulation. 

These cute little macaroon socks were a gift from my best friend. We both are a bit obsessed with macaroons, too sweet.

Before I get into the makeup items that I received I would like to take a moment to just say how spot on Sephora's packaging was this year! I received two gifts in these adorable gift boxes with magnetic lids and am in love with the fave that they are reusable. Will definitely be using them to get organized in the new year!

One of my other good friends gave me this cute little holiday nail polish set. I love the shades and variety that the pack includes!

My best friend also gave me this nail polish set by The X Look. The colors are gorgeous and the shade names are Temptation, Impassioned, Red Obsessed, and Thrilling. Also really liked the packaging!

This insane gift set is from Sephora. As soon as I saw it in the October or November add (can't remember which)  I called my mom and told her about what a great deal it was and how I really liked it. I said that she didn't have to get me it but if she was able to not to tell me so that I would be surprised for Christmas because I would probably forget about it. Well, I did forget about it was very happy to open this Christmas morning! It is such an unbelievable deal. The only items that are not full sized is the lipstick and mascara. The Nars blush alone is enough to make me swoon but everything in the set is so nice. If they are still available I highly recommend getting it!

Also a sweet little gift from my bestie. She thought I would enjoy the vintage style packaging which I do. I had seen Becca Rose on YouTube talk about this line before and always wanted to try it. It smells amazing (like roses) and is a nice moisturizer.

I have stated before that I am a fan of the earmuff trend so I was overjoyed to receive these gorgeous earmuff earrings from my cousin. 


A nice staple piece, this black Fossil wristlet was much needed! I had been carried one around that was cheaply made and had a zipper that did not work. It is a nice size and has a spot for your phone as well as money and cards. 

Now this may seem a bit random, it is a dry brush. A while back I had been reading about dry brushing and how it can be beneficial so I had wanted to give it a go. My mom listened and so I got a dry brush!

Finally my bestie gave me this journal/book. I personally love things like this and enjoy being able to look back and remember things. Each page is different and you fill out a page a day for a year. I will be starting it this week and am quite excited!

So thus concludes another great Christmas! I am extremely blessed and grateful for all the people and things in my life. I am also extremely grateful and thankful for all you lovely readers, you continue to grow in number and I cannot tell you how excited and happy that makes me. So thank you for taking the time to read what I have to say and look at my pictures, it truly means a lot to me. I am amazed with how well the blog is doing and can't imagine what the next year could bring!

What did you get for Christmas? Xx


Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Festive iPhone Snapshots | Blogmas

Happy Christmas Eve lovely reader! I hope you are as excited for tomorrow as I am and that these next two days bring you "joy and happine-e-es" (if you didn't catch my reference). I take pictures with my iPhone all the time so I thought as a nice little homage to the past month I would share some Christmasy pics that I have collected in my camera roll. 

(Clockwise) A little croissant and some water from Starbucks. (I don't drink coffee so there's that), Beautiful Christmas Lights, Festive Fox in my cousin's house, Sleigh Full of Ornaments or Baubles

Massive Christmas tree with ornaments the size of my head, Delicious lunch with my friend to begin the holiday break, Jolly little Santa stocking holder, Decorating the big Christmas Tree

The Cookie Buffet from our family Christmas party!

Of course Christmas wouldn't be complete with out some Mariah Carrey, Festive sweatshirt (actually what I'm wearing today!), My collection of holiday socks, Pretty pink tree on my desk.

What have you been taking pics of during the countdown to Christmas? Xx


Monday, December 22, 2014

Christmas Party OOTD | Blogmas

Hey lovely reader! Yesterday was our annual Christmas party with my Dad's side of the family. It was a great success and filled with laughter, food, and festivities. I wanted to share what I wore with you.

This top is by Topshop, but I got it last year at Nordstrom. It's an off-white cream color and is made from a textured knit fabric. 

I also got these pants last year from TJ Maxx. I love them because they are high waisted and made from a thick, super stretchy material.

I got these classy little smoking flats from H&M

I ordered this gorgeous ear cuff from Nasty Gal. I love it and am totally into the ear cuff trend!

What are you wearing to your holiday parties? Xx

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Gingerbread on Gingerbread | Blogmas

Hiya lovely reader! Are you ready for this week? Christmas is coming soon!! As you can probably tell from the title I did some more baking for the Christmas party! Making gingerbread cookies has become a tradition. So here's some pics to get your tastebuds going, I wish you could smell the house because it literally smelled like cookies for two days straight! 






Have you made any gingerbread cookies this year? Xx