12 Days of Favorites*: Day 8

Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Clutch

I had been coveting this Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Clutch since I saw it posted on Lauren Conrad's blog {also mentioned here}. I would go to Holts and humm and haaaa over it, what colour I wanted, what size, it became a mini obsession. Then, when I went to San Francisco back in September I was praying Macy's or Bloomingdale's would have it on sale or at least cheaper....and Bloomingdale's came through! Normally this bag is $295, Bloomingdales had it for significatly cheaper {I cannot rememeber exact pricing} and since I signed up for a Bloomingdales Card I got an additional 30% off, which brought the price down around $165!! I was sooooo thankful I waited! I got the bag for such a steal! You can always count of Bloomies for having great sales!

I really wanted black, but I always want black, so I took a risk and bought this amazing matte purple! Such a great choice especially for summer, and I feel I can still pair this with some winter outfits since the purple isn't too bright! I really love all of Rebecca Minkoff's bags and accessories, their so versitile, well made and orginal looking! Do you own a Rebecca Minkoff?*

12 Days of Favorites*: 9

Etsy

In a recent post {here} I mentioned that I've become totally obsessed with Etsy! I find everything on the site so amazing, original and well priced! Lately I've done most of my Christmas shopping through Etsy so my friends and family could have essentially one of a kind pieces and items! I have yet to have a bad experience from a shop owner, all my orders have been shipped out and delivered within 7-10 business days, and all the owners I have worked with have been very accommodating, patient and helpful!

Here are my two favorite shops on Etsy!*

Effie Handmade

Lacey Placey

12 Days of Favorites*: Day 10

Glitter Ombre Nails

If your like me and have little to no artistic abilities this is such an easy way to add some flare to you nails! I'm a HUGE fan of sparkle so I love this idea especially for the Holidays! From my experience the best brands for Sparkle Polish to use are: Essie, Sephora for OPI and Deborah Lippmann.*

12 Days of Favorites*: Day 11

Victoria Secret Flannel Pajamas

Leopard Print Flannel Pajamas: $49.50 $39.50



12 Days of Favorites*

Wow, a year has gone by already! I can't believe it! I thought it would be fun to bring back the 12 Days of Favorites this year! I feel I have been majorly slacking with my blogging lately, so this will be a good chance for me to share some amazing products, places and things I have discovered over the past year!*

Day 12

Everyone has told me that Tea Tree Oil is amazing for problem skin, and instantly clears up any blemishes or redness. While browsing Rocky Mountain Soap Company for some Christmas gifts, I discovered an amazing little thing called the “Breakout Buster”. The Breakout Buster is a combination of natural and therapeutic ingredients that help calm and relieve acne, cold sores and even bug bites! This little stick is jammed with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory ingredients and essential oils, including Tea Tree Oil {see complete list of ingredients here} that help combat breakouts. Use is easy! Apply 3 – 4 times a day to a freshly washed and dried face and that’s it! BAM blemishes GONE! For $9.50 you can’t go wrong with a 100% natural product that provides amazing results!

If I find my skin is getting bad, I like to pair this product with The Glacier Mud Mask with Tea Tree Oil {$7.50} also from Rocky Mountain Soap Company!*

Stuff You'll Love!

You'll Love: Biore Blemish Flighting Ice Cleanser

Whenever I pick up and magazine I {like every other girl on this planet} find myself drooling over the expensive products they recommend you buy. Sometimes I cave and buy them. But most of the time I opt for the less expensive but equally satisfying alternative. So I thought I would post the products I love and that I buy on a regular basis. These are all things I think are worth spending your time and hard earned money on, and I think you will love as well!

I don’t know about you, but as I get older I seem to get more acne? As I told you in a previous post {here} I had the horrifying reality of getting ‘adult acne’ at the age of 23 and it was traumatizing. Wasn’t I supposed to deal with this in high school like everyone else? But the more I chatted with my female friends, the more I realized I wasn’t the only person experiencing this {thank god!}. So began the hunt for the best acne prone skin care {without spending a fortune}. As I discussed in the same post ‘Every Day Skin Care” I use to swear by Le Roche – Posay cleanser and Complex 15 moisturizer. But after living in such a dry climate I found those products didn’t hydrate my skin enough. I made the switch to Vichy Normaderm, mainly because it was what my boyfriend was using, and it seemed pointless to buy two different cleansers. But I didn’t feel like my skin was benefiting, it wasn’t looking any better, and it didn’t really feel all that clean after use. This past November one of my good friends was visiting and I happen to be out of face wash and randomly used hers. The next day I looked in the mirror and my blemishes literally disappeared over night, it was amazing! I obviously ran out the next day and purchased this miracle cleanser, Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser! For $9.99 a bottle you cannot go wrong! Your skin instantly feels refreshed, clean and revitalized. You will immediately notice a difference in your skins appearance, blemishes and red spots will be gone and your skin will look healthier. I also switched out my moisturizer which I mentioned {here} to Garnier Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel Cream, the combination of these two products has drastically changed the overall look of my skin. My skin is clearer and hydrated and my make-up goes on much smoother! For such an inexpensive product the results are amazing!

I have also started using an great product from Rocky Mountain Soap Company called the “Blemish Buster” which I will post during my “12 Days of Favorites” starting tomorrow!*

Recent Etsy Purchase!

Lately I have become totally obsessed with Etsy, which is weird because I really don't like purchasing things online. I'm so indecisive that I usually end up returning 80% of things I buy, but I'm really making an effort to go with my first instinct and not to over think my decisions too much. So, with that being said, I bit the bullet and bought some new decorative pillow covers for our couch. They are exactly what I wanted, and exactly what I could not find in any home store for the past 5 months. 

I found a shop that had 100% positive reviews from their customers. The store is called The Lacey Placey and she specializes in pillow covers and curtains. Below are the pillows I ordered on my new grey Ikea couch!  She has 100's of fabrics to choose from and will customize your order if requested (16x16, 20x20, monogramed etc)! The two yellow pillows are 18X18 in the Ribbonesk fabric $14.50 each, and the smaller pillow is 16X16 in the Belle fabric $14.00 each.  They shipped literally the day after I ordered them, and she was very helpful with explaining the international shipping to me! 

I'm still looking for wall decor/wall decals to add colour to my bedroom, if anyone has Esty suggestions for these items please let me know!*