December favorites!

Hi everyone!!!

It's 2014!!! I actually had a pretty good 2013 so I was sad to see it go, but I'm excited to see what this year has in store for me. So far it's not looking too terrible, beauty-wise. But before I get into any of that stuff, let's wrap up 2013 with my December favorites!

First up I have sort of a two-in-one favorite of my Urban Decay Naked Basics palette and the new eyeliner duo they have to match (in the shades Crave and Venus). The palette was a Christmas/anniversary gift from the wonderful Caitlin of First Glance Feeling because I was seriously coveting hers and honestly, I'm so glad to have my own. I'm reaching for it constantly; it's perfect for work, for days off, for special occasions... I wore it on Christmas and everything! The eyeliner is a really nice touch to complete a natural, matte look. For every day I put W.O.S. all over my lid and then blend Naked 2 into my crease. If I want to add a little depth, I blend Faint into the outer crease and corner. The Crave eyeliner goes along my upper lashes and and Venus along my waterline.

My go-to fragrance of the month was kind of an impulse buy, but I'm so glad I picked it up. This purse spray of Viva La Juicy La Fleur smells so wonderful that even though it's running out a lot faster than I would've liked, I can't stop reaching for it. It's sweet like the rest of the Viva La Juicy line, but the floral tones balance it so it's not too sweet. It's great to bring on trips because if you're traveling, it's not so strong that it'll bother other people but you still smell good. I just need to use it sparingly now because a full size bottle of this amazing stuff will set me back a small fortune!

Now, I had two lip product favorites for the month of December, and the first is this gorgeous nude Chubby Stick Intense by Clinique in Curviest Caramel. It's my first real foray into nudes and I'm officially obsessed. First of all, the formula. I am obsessed with this formula. They are super moisturizing and super opaque and light on the lips - it's basically like you're wearing nothing. I've used the original Chubby Sticks as well and I love them almost as much, but I prefer a bit more pigmentation to my lip colors.

My second lip product has been a lifesaver in this cold weather. Maybelline Baby Lips have always been a Holy Grail product for me (and have been mentioned on this blog a couple of times at least) so I'm pleased to say the Dr. Rescue line is not a dud. The one above is the clear one (Too Cool) but I also have Soothing Sorbet. I use them constantly to keep my lips from getting chapped in the polar vortex (can you believe we have a polar vortex going on??) and as a wash of color on lazy days. They've actually replaced the Electro line as my go-to tinted lip balms.

Moving away from beauty items, I have these amazing Aeropostale fuzzy socks I picked up the week after Black Friday. They were an absolute steal and I've definitely getting my money's worth. I hadn't been in Aeropostale in ages but now I'm curious as to see what the rest of their clothes are like. I'll definitely have to pop in again when I have some time. They're so warm and cozy and I love the color - they match my pajamas and robe perfectly.

Last but certainly not least I have my well-worn and well-loved beanie by Neff. I first heard of Neff last winter when a girl in my Sociology class wore a maroon beanie to class every morning and I was so intrigued because it looked comfy and warm and casual. I finally managed to pick up two when I was in an outlet and I've been wearing them nonstop. This black one in particular has been seeing a lot of action (clearly). The other two I own are hot pink (which goes perfectly with my North Face, I have to say) and baby pink - two colors no one is surprised by. I definitely plan on expanding my collection even if I only have one head and can only wear one at a time.

That wraps up my December favorites! Mostly focused on keeping me protected and good for the wintery weather, but favorites nonetheless. Let me know what you were loving in the month of December and if you want to try any of these products!!!

As always, thanks for reading and I love you!

x Kristin