Original Beauty Box (YASSS)

You know when you just have one of those awful, terrible, no good days? That was me a couple of weeks ago. I decided buying this for myself was the answer. I have wanted and obsessed over an acrylic makeup organizer for years, doing days worth of research, comparing all the available options. So glad that I took the plunge because this Original Beauty Box is the answer to my makeup problems, friend! I am full-blown obsessed. 

I condensed three, 12"x12", entirely full plastic  drawers into this one box. Which also meant I let go of some older items that needed to be retired. Expired lip glosses, 3+ years old powders I never touched, dried up eyeliners... It felt so good to purge my stash! 

Besides the fact that this is shiny and beautiful on your vanity or bathroom counter, the best part of this is that you can see all of your stuff. I love that it makes me want to try different makeup combinations everyday, instead of reaching for the same routine products. 

The four bottom drawers have removal acrylic dividers in the center. 

The top drawer is smallest, with the 3 center drawers being the same mid-size and the bottom drawer being the largest of them all. 

Ohh-la-la-loving it!

I have my own acrylic lipstick organizers on top, that I got from the Container Store. 

Feb Favs!

Jack's Special Grilled - Pepper Jack Stuffed Chicken Patties

I found these at Costco recently and they have been my jam. They may be processed and full of sodium but  it's a super easy way for me to add protein to a meal or even substitute for quick breakfast. 

Skinny Girl Popcorn

Also, not the cleanest option but low-calorie for those nights when you want something salty and crunchy! The back of the box pictures a Rosemary & Olive Oil flavor coming... OMG. 

First Aid Beauty Sleeping Cream

Picked this up in Sephora last month because I am always on the hunt for something new to slather on my face. This feels thick but my skin soaks to up so well that on some nights I add another cream on top. This is my first good experience with FAB - their other products did not agree with my ultra-sentive, dry, crazy skin. Two thumps way the hell up. 

Pound Workout

I saw this in a magazine and immediately went to their website to pre-order, like a crazy. Once I started using this at-home workout I fell in love. It has been easy for me to follow along and the workouts are usually 30 minutes, therefor easy for me to commit to. This is just plain fun and I am sweating after most of the workouts. Plus you get to play with drum sticks, yes please! 

Beauty Picks: Holiday Sets 2014

In the fall and winter, there is always an abundance of gift sets that flood stores like Sephora, Nordstrom and Ulta. I LOVE these sets. They can be a great way to try a new brand, stock up on current favorites or give luxe gifts at a great price. Here are some of my personal favorites of the new, limited edition variety!


Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush Palette, $58.00

This travel friendly blush palette packs serious punch in the value department - one blush is $35.00 and you can try three shades for $58. They are smaller than the single blush's but I still think them to be a great way to try these blushes, which have a gorgeous formula, and expand your blush collection. Includes Luminous Flush, Incandescent Electra (exclusive to the palette) and Mood Exposure. 

Fresh Skincare All-Stars, $68.00 ($103 value)

Fresh puts out sets every year and I always pick up at least one. They are a little more pricey, but truly something that my sensitive, picky skin loves. This is a great way to try some of their best products at almost half the cost. This comes with their Fresh Soy Face Cleanser, Rose Face Mask, Lotus Youth Preserve Face Cream, Lotus Eye Gel and a Sugar Rose lip balm - a few of my favorite things!



Sephora Favorites: Give Me Some Lip, $25.00 ($90 value)

I love having mini lip products to throw into my purse or makeup bag and this is a great way to try new colors. This comes with Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked,  Nars Lipgloss in Orgasm, Buxom Full on Lip Cream in White Russian, Marc Jacobs Lust For Lacquer in Kissability, Bite Beauty High Pigment Lip Pencil in Meritage and a full size Smashbox Be Legendary Gloss in Pout. Sephora also carries similar sets for mascara, eye liner and an overall favorite collection of products.



Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Holiday Set, $145.00

This is really my pick, because this is my favorite perfume. The holidays are a great time to refill on a favorite fragrance. You may not spend less but get added freebies like rollerballs, shower gel, lotions or makeup/tote bags with purchase. 

Clarisonic 'The Oasis Collection' Replacement Brush Head Pack, $81.00 ($108 value)

If you have a Clarisonic you already know that those amazing little brush heads are pricey. At $27 each, this is a good deal, basically getting one for free! Plus you could use the cute little bag as a makeup brush case for travel. Done and done. 

Too Faced Melted Kisses, $25.00 ($40 value)

A set of 4 mini versions of the super popular matte, liquid lipsticks. Great way to try these, in two nudes and two fun colors,  for a little more than the price of one full size ($21). This is a 'duh' for me!

HAPPY SHOPPING!