Sephora Holiday Haul + Healthy Hair Update (video)

When I got to the register the lady asked if I was doing holiday shopping for anyone in particular. I said yes, myself! Ha!

I might sound cynical, but I don't really believe in having to shower others with gifts during Christmas, nor do I believe in sitting back and getting showered with gifts. My rationale? We're all working adults and usually just buy for ourselves what we want. I'm also a sentimental person and don't need one day out of the year to get someone a gift. I'm more so the type to grab something randomly because I was thinking about you or I saw it and knew you'd love it.

With that said, when I got home I was still high on endorphins and decided to film a quick haul video. I don't usually do hauls, well... I don't normally ball out in stores, thus there aren't many hauls in my life in general. It's a bit lengthy, but feel free to take a look at the things I snagged.

Frank & Myrrh 50% off Holiday Sale!

One of my absolute favorite beauty/fashion bloggers, The Moptop Maven, designs a gorgeous jewelry line called Frank & Myrrh. I've blogged about her designs before and I'm so excited to announce that she's having a 50% off sale!!! Yes, 50% off EVERYTHING!!!

Her designs are vibrant with an ethnic flare. I adore her creativity and just snagged 5 pairs of earrings for myself. With a deal this good I couldn't pass it up. I'm positive things will sell out quick so I'd urge everyone to act fast and pickup anything you've had your eye on.

These are the earrings I ordered!!! I'm so excited about them... can't wait for them to come.

Last Minute Gift Idea

In need of an awesome last minute gift idea for the makeup lovers in your life? Look no further than this uber amazing makeup brush set compliments of Kandee The Makeup Artist and Crown Brush!!! It usually retails for $43.99 but thanks to Kandee negotiating with the company you can get it for $29.99 (includes shipping/taxes)!!! I've been on the hunt for some basic brushes and I couldn't pass up this deal.



Click here to see the original post from Kandee's site and to get all of the info. Crown Brush creates makeup brushes for most of the big companies out there and makeup artists will tell you, their brushes are said to be better than MAC!!! If you're a makeup junkie you'll definitely want to hop on this deal... it's really too good to pass up.

*all brushes are cruelty free!!! *

There are 3 sets to choose from... This is the one I picked :)

Gingerbread Yogis

Want to thank your favorite yoga instructor for helping to keep you lean and fit throughout the year? Patti Paige has put a fresh twist on an old favorite with her Gingerbread Yogis. This tasty treat features 10 gingerbread cookies in various yoga poses. New to yoga? Don't fret! Every box comes complete with a cookie chart so you can point out your down dog, warrior and tree poses like a pro. For more information visit Patti's site.



Box of all 10 poses
Original Gingerbread - $35
Vegan Gingerbread - $45

Snap Happy

A picture is worth a thousand words and the perfect way to capture a moment in time - - forever able to relive the joy, love, & happiness with a single glance. I found this neat DIY art idea on the coco + kelley website and am definitely going to try this out myself.

Dear Santa...

Thanksgiving is in 3 weeks and with that will come black Friday. This year I'm excited about giving gifts just as much as receiving them... and I thought it a great idea to compile my list of "must have" items.

1. Leading the way is the new MacBook. I am a sucker for the white color and after a trip to Best Buy I was able to play with all of the cool functions. I like my HP but have grown tired of the constant spyware, spam and system meltdowns. I'm happy to be making the switch from a pc to a Mac!!!

2. Dvds!! The winter makes me a homebody and I plan on overdosing on my favorite series: The Tudors, Gossip Girl, and Sex and The City.




3. MICHAEL by Michael Kors Round Goldtone Watch - This watch is the most cost effective way to satisfy my yearning for a rolex. It's a great quality timepiece that won't break the bank but still provide the sleek, classic look that I love.

4. Parisienne by YSL is the newest perfume to tickle my nose with delight. I'm in love with the hints of blackberry, damask rose and sandalwood. Sensual and flirty, this is sure to be my fragrance of choice for 2010.

5. Gadgets to help me step up my blog are on the short lists for 2010. A camcorder, audio recorder and more professional camera (nicer canon or nikon) are sure to aid me in creating better content for my blog... which I'd love to do more with in the coming year.

Throw in a few magazine subscriptions (Allure, Elle, etc) and I'm good to go for this holiday season. What does everyone have on their wish list?