Holiday Gift Guide: For The Beauty Guru

To bring the week to an end I saved my favorite gift guide for last. Today i'll be talking about some great gifts to get for the makeup lover in your life. There are few things that I enjoy like browsing through makeup products and continuing to grow my collection. If you know anyone who feels the same way I can tell you that they would be thrilled to receive anything from this list!

NARS Cruella Matte Lip Pencil

Every girl loves a bold lip from time to time and if you are in search of the perfect red look no further! This shade is so flattering on almost all skin tones and the formula is amazing. When Sephora gave this away in a duo for their birthday gift last year I was thrilled! It's one of the few matte lip products I can wear all evening without my lips getting too dry. 

Buxom Freezes Over 15 Piece Mini Lip Collection

There is something so great about deluxe sized or mini makeup products. If you have a decent sized collection like me this means that you are likely to actually finish a product {which is always an exciting feeling}. I've only ever tried one of Buxom's lip creams in White Russian but I can tell you that the formula was everything you could want in a lip gloss. This set has almost every color you could ever need, any beauty lover would be so happy to unwrap this gift.

Cosmetic Pouch

You can never have too many makeup bags, am I right? This one in particular has such an adorable saying on it and I can guarantee that the beauty guru in your life would get a good laugh out of it. The size is perfect for filling with all of your products that are necessary to get someone through the day. The overall appearance is so nice that it could even be used as a cute clutch for a fun night out!

Vanilla Homemade Lip Balm by Bee By G Beauty

You guys this is my new favorite lip balm! I was sent one by the lovely owner of the company {who happens to be a college aged #girlboss} and have fallen in love the minute I tried it. The owner, Glynnis, hand makes these products using beeswax that is harvested from her own backyard! The product itself is super hydrating but unbelievably light, it doesn't feel like you have a heavy product sitting on your lips.

Morphe Buffer Brush

These gold limited edition brushes by Morphe are so beautiful! There's nothing quite like having a great set of brushes, and having this entire collection would be a thing of beauty. The morphe brand is known for their exceptional makeup brush quality and i'm sure this line is no exception! Buffer brushes are always my personal favorite, but there are so many great options to choose from.

Too Faced Let It Glow Highlight & Blush Kit

I've always wanted to try a blush or highlight product from Too Faced, so this mini kit would be the perfect opportunity. The brand is known for their high quality products so any girl would be happy to receive this. It includes one of their famous 16-hour blushes, a luminous bronzer, highlighting powder, and an adorable mini flatbuki brush. For only $25 this is a major deal!

Beauty Blender Set

If you pay attention to makeup trends or watch any type of beauty YouTube videos you have heard of the beauty blender. This product has become a cult favorite since it first hit the market. This particular set includes two of the beauty blender original with some of the liquid cleanser. Whether or not your beauty guru friend has a beauty blender this would be the perfect gift because they have to be replaced every so often due to germs. This way she has some back stock and this particular cleanser is supposed to be the best way to keep your blender clean.

I hope you enjoyed all of the gift posts shared this week. It was so much fun surfing the web every night trying to find some great gifts for the different types of people in our lives. What type of gifts are you purchasing for others this holiday season?

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Style Icon

Welcome to day 4 of the Holiday Gift Guide series! Today I am sharing with you my 2nd favorite guide that i've created {stay tuned for my favorite which will be revealed tomorrow} and it's all about that friend who is fashion obsessed. She always has the best outfits and seems to be a step ahead of the latest trends. Sometimes this type of friend can be hard to shop for, so I hope you get some ideas from this post.

Love Your Melon Pom Beanie

I may be biased since I wear my own LYM beanie religiously and also am a campus rep for the company... but I would never recommend something I didn't think was worth the money! These beanies are perfect for the cold months because they are so thick and cozy. There are so many styles to choose from and page after page of color options. If your anything like me you'll have a hard time deciding which one to choose as a gift.

'Wish List' Print by Melsy's Illustrations

If you don't follow Melsy's Illustrations account on Instagram you are really missing out. She creates some amazing pieces of art, just like this one! Any fashion lover will love the iconic brands featured in this colorful print. If this isn't quite what you are looking for she has 150 options on her website that includes other goodies like mugs, pillows, and cosmetic cases.

Mesh Trim Compression Leggings

These compression leggings are the perfect way to add a trendy element into workout clothing or loungewear. Chances are this girl would never go to the gym in an old pair of shorts and a t-shirt so this would be a great option for her. I personally own a pair of workout leggings similar to this and I love wearing them everywhere from the gym to running errands and even just for hanging around the house.

BaubleBar Piñata Tassel Drops

Tassel's were huge this summer and they don't seem to be going anywhere in the near future. This particular style from BaubleBar has over 15 color options that include everything from this stunning light pink to some great pops of color and even a pair that is iridescent rainbow. These earrings will be the perfect statement piece to add that special touch to any outfit.

Free People Kolby Brushed Scarf

If you've paid attention to social media lately you would know that this is the scarf of the season! It seems like everyone is wearing this chunky piece draped around their neck. If your fashionable friend doesn't have this piece yet she will be thrilled to receive it! Scarves are the perfect winter accessory because they're both cute and functional, that's the making of a perfect gift in my mind.

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Girl Boss

We all have that one friend who is a total #GirlBoss. Somehow she manages to keep an amazing GPA, look fabulous, be involved in everything, and still maintain a social life. This girl is pretty much running the world! Someone like this can be hard to shop for, but don't worry today i'm going to give you some ideas she'll be sure to love.

Madewell 'The Transport' Leather Tote

This is the perfect bag to carry your life around in. There is plenty of room in here making it the perfect bag to use for work, school, or just a good old shopping trip. The classic silhouette is sure to be something anyone would love.

Ban.do "Sweet Talk" Pen Set

No girl boss can make it through life {let alone a day} without jotting notes down in her planner or favorite notebook. Instead of a boring old pen she will love the adorable sayings that come in this set. Not to mention they are Instagram worthy, something she is sure to appreciate.

Kate Spade 'let's do lunch' Business Card Holder

This gift depends on what stage in life your friend is at. If she has business cards she is sure to love this stainless steel holder. In true Kate Spade fashion the 'let's do lunch' saying is sure to bring a smile to her face every time she pulls it out.

Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker

Nothing says success to me like the perfect bar cart. Of course this can't be achieved without an adorable cocktail shaker. This option is super sleek and comes in various finishes like copper {pictured above}, stainless steel, graphite, and gold.

Cluse 'Minuit' Leather Strap Watch

If this girl is as busy as she seems this will be the perfect accessory for her. This one by Cluse is super sleek and the muted colors make it perfect for any outfit. Best of all, it's something she will use everyday.

Kate Spade Leather Wrap Folio for iPhone

Everyone loves an adorable iPhone case, especially when an adorable leather one from Kate Spade. The wrap folio style is the perfect way to add a professional and chic touch to your average piece of technology. 

Holiday Gift Guide: For Him

Welcome to Day 2 of my holiday gift guide! Today we are talking about the guys in your life. I don't know about you, but I always find it on the challenging side to pick out the perfect gift for guys. I hope this gift guide helps make the shopping process a little bit easier. Whether these gifts are for your dad, brother, or boyfriend they are sure to be a hit! 

The Tie Bar Large Style Box

This is such a great gift idea for the man who loves options when it comes to his business accessories. Inside of this handy box there are three silk ties, 3 pocket squares, and two pairs of socks. There are a ton of different colors and patterns to choose from and you can also get the box in a smaller size.

Beer Cap Map

If this doesn't scream man cave I don't know what does. It would be such a cool idea to bring a beer cap back from every state you travel to and try to fill this whole map in! This gift also has the option to come in the shape of a specific state rather than the USA Map version.

Patagonia Fleece Pullover

This pullover from Patagonia looks like the most comfortable piece of clothing! This is the kind of present I would get for my boyfriend with the hopes of getting to wear it at certain points because it looks so warm and cozy.

Bose Bluetooth Speakers

If your guy loves music these are the best speakers to get him. Everyone these days is buying speakers from Bose and for a good reason. Not only is the sound quality great but this particular speaker is portable and can be hooked up to your phone through bluetooth.

Vineyard Vines American Flags Canvas Club Belt

I am such a fan of this style belt when worn on guys. It's preppy, fun, and all around a great looking addition to any outfit. In fact, I may have gotten something similar as a gift for my own boyfriend!

Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler

I bought this about two years ago and thought it was such a great gift! The set comes with 15 samples of the most popular colognes at Sephora as well as a voucher. Your guy can test out the different scents and then he can bring in the voucher it comes with to get a full size of his favorite.

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Girls

There's only fourteen more days until Christmas, where has the year gone?! The holiday season is such a great time because everywhere you go you see such great gifts for the loved ones in your life. Since I {finally} finished all of my holiday shopping yesterday I decided to create some gift guides for everyone who still has some people left to shop for. This week I am excited be sharing various gift guides for the different types of people in your life.

For the first gift guide it's all about the girls. Whether they are your bestie, roommate, or both these gifts are a perfect way to show how much you appreciate their friendship. Everything is also under $50 so you don't need to worry about spending your entire holiday budget on just one person. I've already picked up two items from this list and cannot wait to give them to some special friends!

Kendra Scott 'Elisa' Pendant Necklace 

What girl doesn't love Kendra Scott? These necklaces are the perfect everyday piece and there are so many color options available that there is an option for everyone.

Katie Loxton 'The Perfect Pouch

These pouches are a recent discovery and they are too cute! There are a variety of colors and each one has an adorable saying etched onto the front. Their the perfect little bag to use as a fun evening clutch.

Capri Blue Jar Candle

If you've ever been in an Anthropologie you've seen these candles scattered throughout the store. The scents are so yummy and the jars are a gorgeous piece to decorate any space with.

Delanie Pom Pom Sweater Slippers

If there is one thing I love to get during the cold winter months it's adorable slipper boots. This pair not only looks super comfy but is easy on the eyes with the pom pom detail.

"Baby it's Cold Outside" Stoneware Mug

Mugs are a foolproof gift, but they're also something that people love to get. There's nothing like sipping some hot coco out of a cute mug during the winter months. The saying on this one is perfect because it's not strictly Christmas related.

'Lien' Faux Fur Throw

This might just be my favorite thing on the list. Lately everybody has been loving faux fur throws and this one is not only extremely soft but it has great detail thanks to the texture. Any friend of yours would be thrilled to snuggle up in this throw!

November Recap and December Blogging Goals

It's finally December! Time to break out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. November is quite a busy month with it being the end of the fall trimester {aka projects and finals for days...} but I was still able to accomplish almost all of the goals that I set for the month. 

November Goals:

Instagram: Reach 250 followers

Comment on 20 Instagram photos

Twitter: Reach 330 followers

Participate in at least 1 Twitter chat

Page Views {for the month}: 250

Post at least 4 times to the blog

I'm really glad that I set the goal to comment on at least 20 Instagram photos. I always like other peoples photos but have a bad habit of never commenting. I realized how much I love when others take the time to leave a comment on my own photos so I decided to spread the love. 

High: Not only was I able to get my page views up from where they've been recently, but I got the highest number of page views i've ever had in a month! Since heading back to school I haven't been posting quite as frequently, but i'm working on getting back there. Watching those page views increase was great because it's really helped motivate me to get back into blogging consistently. It was also so fun participating in the #BloggingCollege twitter chat! Over the summer I did a few of these chats but I kind of fell off that wagon in that area. It was so good to get back to it. All of the girls are so nice and it left me feeling inspired and ready to get stuff done! 

Low: With finals week occurring at the end of November I had to put blogging on the back burner for longer than I would have liked. I was hoping to get at least four posts up this month but I didn't quite reach that. However I was able to spend some time brainstorming content for the upcoming months!

December Goals:

Instagram: Reach 300 followers

Twitter: Reach 375 followers

Page Views {for the month}: 350

Comment on at least 15 blog posts

Post at least 4 times to the blog

Upload an outfit post {aka take pictures for my an outfit post}

For December i'm just working on keeping the momentum going! I feel like i'm {slowly} growing In An Organized fashion into the blog that I want it to be. The most important thing is learning to balance this with the rest of my commitments. It was so much easier writing posts throughout the summer when I didn't have the responsibilities that come with school.

My main goal this month is to take pictures for an outfit post. I'm not the most comfortable person in front of a camera and don't have anyone to take pictures for me at the moment so i've been putting it off. I plan on investing in a tripod and either taking them myself or asking my root to do it for me. Any suggestions? I'd love to hear any tips or pieces of advice you may have for taking outfit pictures for your blog!

What are your goals for the Holiday season? Don't forget to check out the goals that all of these lovely ladies are working to accomplish for the month of December!

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