Hope everyone had a great holiday celebration and a happy new year!
So a monthly favorite will be a regular post on this blog, every month I will list my favorite items from the last month whether it's food, fashion, beauty, music, and other random things I found myself using a lot that month.
So let's get started!
BEAUTY PRODUCTS
Hydrate your skin during the cold and dry season!
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AVOJUICE Skin Quenchers:Jasmine Juicie from OPI
I use this as a hand cream especially after washing my hands, it's such a relaxing scent and easy to use with the pump.
Pond's Dry Skin Cream from Target
When I saw this at Target I knew I had to get it! During the cold weather seasons, our skin easily dries up, I found that this facial moisturizer works wonders, I love using this after cleansing my face.
Paris amour body lotion from Bath & BodyWorks
Okay, I know there are a lot of winter scents at B&BW but I have fallen in love with this scent. The packaging is not only GORG but they described it as a beautiful scent with a dreamy blend of French tulips, apple blossoms, and sparkling pink champagne touched with sandalwood and creamy musk. Um..if that doesn't sound good I don't know what does. It's such a girly and romantic scent, if romance had a scent? Haha. Paris amour, je t'aime. <3
A Clarisonic dupe??
Olay Pro-X Advanced Cleansing System from Sam's Club
I've heard so much about the Clarisonic Mia Skin Cleansing System which retails around $125-150. This one that I have from Olay was $50! It came with the exfoliating renewal cleanser, a brush head, a foam head, and a polisher. I have been using it twice a week and I have seen so much improvement! My skin feels so soft and clean. It's also water-proof so I can take it in the shower with me. This is such a great alternative to the Clarisonic.
Makeup time!
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Shiseido Urban Environment UV Protection Cream SPF 40
This is my favorite sunscreen! It's very light and doesn't have a weird sunscreen scent. It protects my face and a great size for traveling.
NYX stay matte but not flat powder foundation
I use this as a powder finish after I've done all my makeup, it keeps my face looking matte and oil-free.
NYX photo-loving primer
This is my first primer and I have to say I'm in love. NYX is not a high-end make-up brand but this does the job for me. It really makes my skin so soft and it perfectly primes my face for my foundation. It keeps my make-up lasting longer than before.
Lip products are my fave.
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Herbalife Skin Activator: Lip Refiner
This revives my dry and chapped lips the moment it touches my lips, it's insane.
eos mint lip balm
This was my first eos lip balm and I've had it since Senior year of high school. I just love the tingly minty sensation on my lips and I think it's a great little lip balm to carry around.
Maybelline Color Sensational in BlissfulBerry 410
OKAY GUYS, THIS IS MY FAVORITE LIP STICK COLOR. It's a dark red/purple color and I just love it. It comes off when I drink or eat but the tint lasts pretty long, it really brings out my whole look and yeah like I said I LOVE IT.
Christian Dior: Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm
A bit on the pricier end since this is a high-end make-up brand but some may say it's worth it, like me. It's a light pink color and it really smoothens my lips and brings out a healthy glow. The best way to describe what this does is that it brings out my natural lip color and makes it so much better looking.
I think I remember those eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes, eyes.
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Kara Dium Waterproof eyeliner pen
So easy to apply and doesn't smudge, this product is from Korea but any eyeliner pen would work similarly.
Lancôme Hypnose Waterproof mascara
The mascara makes my eye lashes have great volume.
Tony Moly Goddess Style Gold Eye Shadow Stick
Also a Korean product but I've seen all types of eye shadow sticks at drug stores. I am especially in love with this light gold color. A brush isn't necessary! I apply it to the inner corner of my eyes and basically outline the top and bottom lash line. This really highlights and gives my eyes a nice glow.
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser
For under-eye coverage, it really does a good job of erasing my dark circles!
For long locks
organix anti-breakage serum from Wal-Mart
I believe I've seen this at Target too, I got it on sale for $3. It's quite small but I'm really glad I got it. I have super damaged hair because I got a perm and dyed it. Then went to California in the summer where the heat just messed up my hair. I've been out looking for products to restore my hair. I've always had a problem of hair breakage so I decided to try this out and oh my goodness, it smells like coconuts and makes my hair so smooth and look so shiny/healthy. I apply it to the bottom of my hair after towel-drying my hair then comb through my hair to evenly distribute the product. I'm trying to grow my hair out and I think using this will help grow my hair healthy. I've also noticed less hair fall out so yeah, pretty awesome.
RANDOM FAVORITES
Candles burnin'
Sparkling Icicles, Buttercream Mint, Winter Candy Apple candles from Bath & Body Works
Okay, I couldn't choose one favorite candle so I chose 3...
They all smell wonderful! Sparkling Icicles kind of smells like a really fresh cologne.
Buttercream mint smells just like the name says.
Winter Candy Apple is a really girly/fruity scent that makes me hungry.
My kind of dinner: Chocolate and coffee..
Snowflake Clear mug from Crate&Barrel
I have so many Christmas mugs but this one is my favorite because it's so simple!
My tea, hot chocolate, coffee, milk looks great in it.
Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark
My favorite holiday chocolate treat!
FASHION ITEMS
Let's get cozy!
Pom pom beanie from H&M
Such a great accessory to "top" off a winter outfit and it keeps your head warm!
Pink stone pendant necklace from American Eagle Outfitters
When I saw this I was drawn to it because the chain is a beautiful rose gold color and it gives off a vintage vibe, it brings subtle color to an outfit.
Penguin/bird slippers from Urban Outfitters
Gotta keep your feet warm!
Boot socks from Target
I layer these and they pop out of my combat boots and it looks adorbs.
ON THE GO
Kate Spade New York mini wallet
A POP of color and great for on the go, I just have my credit card and driver's license so I can just go to the grocery store without taking a big wallet.
The inside lining is so cute, black polka dots!
Structured Camel Cross-body bag from Forever21
Probably the most inexpensive bag I own but I'm getting great use out of it. I love how versatile the color and design of the bag. Not too roomy inside but great for just carrying the essentials.
THE PERFECT HOLIDAY FLANNEL
Flannel from Urban Outfitters
Brand: BDG
I love the greens and reds in this flannel. I think that a flannel is a must-have during the fall and winter. It's so great for layering and it keeps you warm. I love the oversized fit and length of this flannel so if I'm lazy, which I always am, I can just throw on some leggings.
That's it for my December 2013 Favorites! I know this was a really long post, my monthly favorites will not be as long as this one but around this time of year there is so much going on!
Hope you enjoyed it and I'll talk to you soon on my next monthly favorites. <3
xoxo, LA