Is it just me, or has this year's "holiday season" been lacking the Christmassy spirit? My friend Danny put it very well saying that finals "ruin the lead up to Christmas," and I have to agree with him. So, today, to pump up the holiday cheer I decided (with the help of my family) to kick the festivities into full gear by whipping up a batch of cookies and slipping into some cozy attire. Read on for my a few of my essentials (all product information at end of post).
Get Cozy
Forever 21 Kitty Socks
Yes, these are socks with kitties on them whiskies and all. Best thing about them? The little tiny nubbin-like ears that are just the cherry on top for these babies. They are the cutest things. They peek out over my booties so, I like to think that means they have very cheeky personalities.
Cotton On Pullover
Keeping up with the comfort theme is this super plush, powder blue pullover from Cotton On. This, unfortunately belongs to my sister but hey, since I'm back home means I can get raid her closet right?
Honorable mention goes to the gold paper crown from our Christmas crackers. It's really not Christmas without a paper crown, folks.
Forever 21 Kitty Socks
Yes, these are socks with kitties on them whiskies and all. Best thing about them? The little tiny nubbin-like ears that are just the cherry on top for these babies. They are the cutest things. They peek out over my booties so, I like to think that means they have very cheeky personalities.
Cotton On Pullover
Keeping up with the comfort theme is this super plush, powder blue pullover from Cotton On. This, unfortunately belongs to my sister but hey, since I'm back home means I can get raid her closet right?
Honorable mention goes to the gold paper crown from our Christmas crackers. It's really not Christmas without a paper crown, folks.
Lip Service (because a new day a new lippie, right?)
Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm
I'm a little (extremely) obsessed with lip balm. I've become really picky about it too, I tend to only like all-natural lip balms usually with beeswax-based formulas so Lush's Honey Trap is right up my street. It's packed full of lip-lovin' ingredients like almost oil and shea butter and even has white chocolate in it, which makes it smell amazing! When I bought this I thought it would be similar to my Nuxe Reve de Miel (one of my favorites) since it has the honey component. It's definitely bit harder in texture and less matte in finish than Nuxe's lip balm but I am definitely a fan.
L'Oreal Glossy Balm in Petite Plum
This tinted balm is a great way to wear deeper plum tones without the hassle of having to deal with an opaque lipstick. The formula glides up smoothly and has a decent amount of moisture (although I wouldn't use it as my soul form of hydration and I normally layer all my lip products over a balm). The product is pretty full color for essentially being a tinted balm so I was pleasantly surprised. I also happen to think this semi-sheer plum shade goes beautifully with the powder blue pullover!
I actually started using this product for work at Refinery29, to read more about my thoughts on this product check out the R29 story by the amazing Gabrielle Korn where the whole beauty team tests out Fall's most buzzworthy lipsticks!
Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm
I'm a little (extremely) obsessed with lip balm. I've become really picky about it too, I tend to only like all-natural lip balms usually with beeswax-based formulas so Lush's Honey Trap is right up my street. It's packed full of lip-lovin' ingredients like almost oil and shea butter and even has white chocolate in it, which makes it smell amazing! When I bought this I thought it would be similar to my Nuxe Reve de Miel (one of my favorites) since it has the honey component. It's definitely bit harder in texture and less matte in finish than Nuxe's lip balm but I am definitely a fan.
L'Oreal Glossy Balm in Petite Plum
This tinted balm is a great way to wear deeper plum tones without the hassle of having to deal with an opaque lipstick. The formula glides up smoothly and has a decent amount of moisture (although I wouldn't use it as my soul form of hydration and I normally layer all my lip products over a balm). The product is pretty full color for essentially being a tinted balm so I was pleasantly surprised. I also happen to think this semi-sheer plum shade goes beautifully with the powder blue pullover!
I actually started using this product for work at Refinery29, to read more about my thoughts on this product check out the R29 story by the amazing Gabrielle Korn where the whole beauty team tests out Fall's most buzzworthy lipsticks!
Lastly, enjoy a photo of my sister and I. She is definitely on my essentials list for every time of year! Also, you can see some of the products in action here :)
So, I'll leave you with that. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Eve and are pumped for the big day. Merry Christmas y'all!
Cat Print Crew Socks*, $3.90, available at Forever 21, Charlie Crew Pullover, $29.95, available at Cotton On, Honey Trap Lip Balm, $7.25, available at Lush, Glossy Balm in Petite Plum, $7.99, available at Ulta.
*These aren't the exact same socks that I have. I got my pair as a gift and I can't seem to find them on the website. The link above is to another pair of super cute cat socks (I'll probably be purchasing these in the not-so distance future.
So, I'll leave you with that. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Eve and are pumped for the big day. Merry Christmas y'all!
Cat Print Crew Socks*, $3.90, available at Forever 21, Charlie Crew Pullover, $29.95, available at Cotton On, Honey Trap Lip Balm, $7.25, available at Lush, Glossy Balm in Petite Plum, $7.99, available at Ulta.
*These aren't the exact same socks that I have. I got my pair as a gift and I can't seem to find them on the website. The link above is to another pair of super cute cat socks (I'll probably be purchasing these in the not-so distance future.