Cheers to the New Year!

Champagne & Rock Candy Cocktail//source

Cranberry + Vanilla Skinny Cocktail//source

Moscow Mule//source

Happy New Year's Eve! While the rest of the universe has plans, I'm just sad little loner sitting on my couch with no plans to speak of. But I'm not bitter or anything...

NYE is one of my favorite holidays, so I'm a little bummed (if you couldn't tell) that all of my plans fell through.

Anyways, one of my favorite parts about NYE, besides dressing up, is the festive drinks! Here are a few that I already love or would like to try! The Moscow Mule is a classic, but I think the flavor of the ginger makes it perfect for this time of year. And aren't those copper mugs so pretty?

I hope everyone has a special night and stays safe! Happy 2015!

Merry Christmas + Happy 1 Year!

Merry Christmas, everyone! I hope you all have had an excellent holiday! This Christmas was a year of firsts for me. My family and I have started a new tradition where we go to the movies after our annual Christmas brunch, and I really enjoyed it! It was a fun, low key outing, and I enjoyed it more than just lounging around the house with (unwanted) guests and family. I promise, I'm not a Scrooge. I'm just a firm believer that holidays should not be stressful. 

One of my favorite gifts I received was the first Harry Potter book. I know I'm about to be crucified for this, but I've never read the Harry Potter books before. *cue the outrage* I know, I know. I'm terrible, but in my defense, I attended a private Christian school growing up, and the Harry Potter series was not allowed. They thought they were demonic. I had quite the deprived childhood, but I fully intend to catch up on everything I missed out on!

Today is also my blog's 1st birthday! It's been such a fun year, and I've really learned so much about blogging and myself in these 365 days. I have so many goals for my blog in 2015, and I get so excited just thinking about it :) Thank you to all of my beautiful subscribers and to all of the people that have left me such sweet comments. Your feedback means so much to me! I can't wait to see what the new year brings!

Stocking Stuffers for the Beauty Junkie

LUNA Mini//Beauty Blender//Laura Mercier Lip Glace//Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat//Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set//Urban Decay Naked3 Palette//Tory Burch Eau de Parfum

I'm all about anything beauty related, and beauty gifts are by far my favorite to receive! They're just the greatest little pick me ups. I thought I would share with you my favorites, and a few that are definitely on my wish list this holiday season. 

For years, I've been loyal to my Clarisonic Mia, but lately I've been intrigued by the Luna Mini facial brush by Foreo. I really love the small size and the fact that you don't have to keep replacing a brush head. Who knows, maybe I'll be cutting ties with the Clarisonic pretty soon. 

Another beauty tool favorite of mine has been the Beauty Blender. I've loved it since the moment it was introduced, and I've recently bought the Beauty Blender minis, and the pro one as well. Sephora has an awesome gift set out right now including all three different beauty blenders and the cleanser! I would definitely check that out, if I were you. I just love how flawless and airbrushed my face makeup looks after using this little baby. I prefer this over a brush any day. 

I just love a high shine gloss for the holidays, and Laura Mercier Lip Glaces are some of my favorites. There are so many beautiful colors to choose from, and they aren't sticky like so many other glosses. The pigmentation is also amazing. Definitely my go to gloss!

Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat is definitely a cult favorite for a reason. I recently picked this little gold pen up, and I'm already obsessed with it. This highlight offers a subtle glow while making your skin look radiant. Just remember, it's a highlight NOT a concealer! 

Every girl needs a good set of brushes, and could these Too Faced ones get any cuter?

Makeup palettes are great gifts for any makeup lover. If you haven't tried any of the Naked eye shadow palettes, then you are definitely missing out. The Naked3 might be my favorite. All of the rose toned hues are absolutely gorgeous, and I love how many different looks can be created with just one palette! 

If you're looking to get a classy lady in your life an equally classy scent, then the Tory Burch perfume is the way to go. It's a lovely scent with both floral and citrus notes, and I just love how chic the bottle looks sitting on my vanity! 

Happy Shopping! 

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