Manicure Monday - Christmas Ornament Nail Art!

"O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, How lovely are thy branches" - what am I going to do when I have to find another back drop rather than use my Christmas tree anymore?! We are just over a week away from Christmas and I couldn't be more excited! 

One of my favorite Christmas past times is decorating the tree - we always get a real tree and there is just something about the smell and getting the decorations all set up that just gets me in the Christmas spirit! 

Five on Sunday - December 16, 2018

This post usually starts by wishing you all a happy weekend; but, it's already Sunday! Where did the time go?! It's so close to Christmas and it is such a busy time! So, I hope you all had a great weekend. Mine was busy; but, good!

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Last weekend was our annual Girl's Christmas Dinner gift exchange and we always draw names for gifts! It's always such a fun surprise! I think I'm super easy to shop for, so I always get amazing gifts every year! This year I got a cat trinket tray (or spoon rest), foil masks, bath bombs, and a homemade sugar scrub! 

Pat McGrath Labs - Lust: Mini MatteTrance Lipstick Trio in Skin Show

I have been so intrigued to try Pat McGrath products recently - the packaging and the branding is just so fun and a little bit out there! 

Pat McGrath is one of the most influential makeup artists in the world! She has been in the business for over 20 years working in the beauty and fashion industry, creating visions for runways, advertisements and and editorial. She created Pat McGrath Labs as her Golden Revolution and her guiding principles behind the brand are "Obsession. Inspiration. Addiction." which have been her thoughts about beauty since she was young! 

Affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffers from Farley Co.

'Tis the season to be jolly, fa la la la la la la la la.... can you believe Christmas is under 2 weeks away?! It's coming so quickly!

I love packing stockings; but, I can be hard to pick out enough goodies to fill everyones stockings while staying on a budget! So, Farley Co. has rounded up some affordable goodies perfect to help fill any stocking for a beauty lover! 

Natasha Denona Mini Star Palette - Swatches, Makeup Look and Review!

Oh look, another mini Natasha Denona - I have been such a fan of the other 2 mini palettes that I've tried, so I picked this one up right away too! 

Earlier in the year, I tried both the Natasha Denona Mini Sunset eyeshadow palette and the Mini Lila eyeshadow palette and I was really impressed with both of them! I thought they performed well and the shadows looked amazing on! (Both also made Monthly Favorites over this year).