DECEMBER FAVES!

1. bliss bar soap in lemon & sage $6 @ Nordstrom Rack/TJMAXX/Marshall's - This has been my most favorite soap for the past 5 years. I found out about the brand when I was staying at the Aloft hotel in Texas. It is very gentle on the skin (especially during the winter season) and it smells heavenly!

2. MAC lashes in 1 & 33 $17 - If you know me personally and have seen my natural eyelashes, my eyelashes are inconsistent and very thin. I often switch between these two; 1 for longer days or going out, and the 33's for chill days like just hanging out with girlfriends.

3. vasaline $4 @ target - I am currently in Korea for quite sometime and it is so cold here that my face and hands get dry and cracked! No girl wants that! If I'm out and about, after washing my hands I rub it on my hands like regular lotion. Before bed, I wash my face I slather this on my face after washing my face (including my eyelashes, it helps strengthen them!). **For those who don't like feeling oily/slimy, sorry but it is extremely oily and it does take time for it to dry.

4. laura mercier's tinted moisturizer $45 @ sephora- I just bought this a couple weeks ago and I absolutely love it. I don't wear that much make up these days and mainly fill in my eyebrows and this is the icing on the cake. I apply it with a stippling brush and a little goes a long way. It's also SPF 20 which is awesome for protecting your skin from UVA/UVB. You can also add another layer for extra coverage.

5. longchamp le pliage large in burgandy $145 - I was super fortunate to get this purse on sale for $100 at bloomingdale's! I have it in the medium size, and moving up to a large -- it's HUGE.

6. 2 pack wool socks from LLBean $20 - THESE ARE SO WARM! My feet are really prone to getting cold when temperatures drop and these are a toe saver!

7. gnc's vitamin C moisturizer $3 - I don't know if many of you know this, but Vitamin C helps prevent wrinkles! Yeah, sure you're young now but later on you develop wrinkles and this a great moisturizer (for such a great price) to help rejuvenate your skin. I apply this after I shower/wash my face and it makes my face like a baby's bottom!

8. tiek's ballet flat in taupe $174 - I fell for it. I bought these thinking that it they don't need any breaking in. They do need breaking in. BUT after breaking them in, they are extremely comfortable and when I love something a lot, I will wear/use it everyday. I've had them since September and they are still my everyday shoe. Plus, you can dress em up or down and always look cute!

9. NARS blush duo in hot sand & laguna $42 @ sephora - I have been using the same covergirl bronzer for the past 4 years and decided to try something else. Now I understand what all the girls are raving about because this is amazing! Probably my new favorite for the next 4 years!

10. Oral B pro 1000 $40 @ target - I was using the battery operated toothbrush by Oral B for probably 5 years, and came across this toothbrush on sale at target for $22! On sale for $32.99 and a $10 gift card, so I decided why not. It's pretty awesome and I didn't realize that I wasn't brushing my teeth long enough until I started using this magic wand. It's got a 30 second timer that tells you when you need to start brushing in a different area. Don't forget to floss and rinse!

11. Hydroflask 40oz $35 from amazon - I have been carrying my hydroflask with me since summer and honestly, well worth the money. I noticed that the prices have slightly gone up since I purchased mine but seriously. Buy one. During the summer it would get up to 100ºF plus 90% humidity and my hydroflask was basically my life saver. My husband got one as well and he would leave his in the car over night and the next morning there would still be ice in it! They're amazing! Now that it's winter time, I like to either put hot water or tea in it and it'll stay hot all day.

12. (forgot to number it) Dynamic Duo Face brush by Sephora $16 @ sephora - I was on my way to check out when I came across this awesome brush. I use the bristle side every other day or every two days (because too much is too harsh on your skin) along with either my bliss soap or Dr. Bonner's castile soap, and everyday I use the silicon end for removing makeup or washing my face. I'd have to say that I'm really pleased with this for the price. It definitely does the job.

#faves #beauty