Sequins and Sea Breezes: December 2015

2015

#PlayBeautifully for the Holidays

12/29/2015

Happy Tuesday... or in my case, Thursday! Which is a good thing since I got about... 4 hours of sleep last night. Maybe. So I'm a little tired right now. Anyway, I was super excited to get my newest round of e.l.f products in the mail last week just in time for the holidays! This is my favorite time of year to experiment with new products and looks so I was definitely happy to see several new eyeshadows this time around. It's always fun getting to try out a smokey eye or a fun shimmery look around the holidays and the e.l.f products do not disappoint!

e.l.f Clay Eyeshadow Palette in Smoked to Perfection -While I usually stick to more neutral colors like browns and taupes, I was excited to see these colors when I opened this palette. Most of the colors in this palette are shimmery so they're perfect for a night out and they glide on nice and smooth.

e.l.f Thick Tip Intense Ink Eyeliner - I don't usually use thick tipped eye liners so I was a bit hesitant about this but when I tried it I actually loved it! It resembles a magic marker so I basically just used like a marker and was extremely happy with how easily it went on and the nice straight line it made.

e.l.f.. Long Lasting Lusterous Eyeshadow in Toast -This reminds me more of a mousse type texture and while it isn't super pigmented it does have a lot of shimmer so it's perfect to get that beach goddess look or to go over top of a darker color to add some shine to a matte color.

e.l.f 3-in-1 Mascara -I was pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this mascara. I'm usually a mascara snob (it's the one product I usually don't go out of my comfort zone to try something new) so I was skeptical about this. While I wouldn't say it was better than some of my go-to's for mascara I'd definitely say it's a close second and a big improvement over most other drugstore brands I've tried in the past. The brush provided length and definition as well as volume without making my lashes clumpy.

e.l.f Sculpting Face Brush -I've already raved about the e.l.f brushes and this one is no exception. I'd never tried a sculpting brush before but it really does make a difference in contouring. Before I had just used a regular brush but the dense bristles of the sculpting brush definitely provide more of a flawless finish and allow you to create that more defined look.

e.l.f. Clay Eyeshadow Palette

christmas

Weekending

12/28/2015

blogging break

Merry Christmas {Eve}

12/24/2015

#AEOStyle

Holiday Plaid

12/23/2015

about me

Holiday Questionnaire

12/22/2015

Happy Tuesday loves! Yesterday was hectic so I didn't get to write the post I had originally planned but then I remembered this fun questionnaire Jennifer did so I figured that'd be a fun post to do before Christmas! I literally left my house yesterday morning at 6:30 am and didn't get home until 7:30 pm then I had to make dinner and make rice krispie treats for my work Christmas thing so needless to say, it was a LONG day! So on that note... here we go:

A holiday tradition: I honestly don't really have any holiday traditions. For as long as I can remember my dad would make sausage balls around the holidays so I've kind of adopted that tradition. I actually stressed out over the weekend when I realized I hadn't made them yet so I ran out, got everything and made them Sunday!

What you'd like to see Santa bring you most this year: There's not much on my wish list this year that I can't live without! I got to see my parents before the holidays so that was nice and definitely would have been something at the top of my wish list.

What's your go-to stocking stuffer: Probably lip balm. I have an obsession with the stuff and I know it's pretty helpful during the cool, dry winter season.

Who is hardest to shop for during the holidays: Hmm... I think it depends on the year. I do my best to pick up on clues and mentions throughout the year for gift ideas so it depends on who gave me the least to go on throughout the year. But usually guys.

Favorite winter accessory: We don't get much of a winter down here so I'd have to say boots or scarves! I love getting to break out my boots and booties. I'm determined to get a cute beanie this year and then go some place cold so I can wear it. Or just rock it on a 60 degree day here LOL

Christmas tree lights; colored or all white?: All white, all the way. My entire tree is decorated in gold and silver ornaments with all white lights.

Favorite holiday cocktail: Umm... probably cider. Or champs of course. But that's all year around!

Favorite holiday food: My sausage balls. Hands down.
Do you have a good white elephant gift idea?: Probably something funny. Who doesn't like a good gag gift, right?

Do you have a funny picture of you with Santa as a kid?: Nope, can't say that I do!

Do you like candy canes?: YES! I love mint in general. But like Jenn I also love ribbon candy during the holidays.

Hot chocolate; marshmallows or no?: Wait. What's the point of hot chocolate without the marshmallows? Ok, I guess whipped cream works too but bring on the marshmallows!

Favorite holiday song: Hmm... probably All I Want For Christmas but there are a ton of great ones! I love Where Are You Christmas too.

Favorite holiday movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

A funny holiday story:

Have you ever been on a sleigh ride?: No :( But I've ridden on an elephant. I know, it's not the same.

A fun holiday memory: The Osborne Lights are always my favorite holiday memory. I've been going to Disney to see those lights for years. I can't believe they're getting rid of them.