Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Favorite Buys From 2016

Happy 2017!  I hope everyone had a wonderful New Years.  We rang it with some of our best friends and had so much fun.  
Each year I like to do a round-up of a few of my favorite finds from that previous year.   Here is the 2016 edition!

Hands down my favorite jeans.  They sit higher up and provide the perfect amount of stretch without stretching out too much.  My favorite style is the Newton skinny.  I just recently got this darker wash and love it.


One of my favorite finds last year.  I love the fit and style so much I own it on 3 colors.  Size down as it runs on the large side.  I wear an XS in this style.

The green version is currently 30% off.

This is perfect to toss on over leggings or jeans and on sale for 40% off.

These are super light and easy to dress up any outfit although I often wear mine with just jeans and a tee shirt.


I own these in almost every color.  If you don't have high waisted leggings you are missing out!  I just ordered the new black/white print pictured below.

These are so comfy and go with everything.  

These changed my life.  I was always looking for comfy shoes but didn't want to wear my nikes everyday.  


I could not resist this blush/velvet combo.

This is like a hybrid between lipstick and gloss and it really stays on.  I own the colors Tender Beige, Milky Blueberry, and Soft Rose.

My two favorite cookbook purchases from last year.



These are a fairly recent purchase but they are on constant repeat everyday.  I have the gold and rose gold colors and wear them together. 

I love a good mask and this is one I do at least once a week.  Your skin feels amazing afterwards and you can also use it as spot treatment for zits.  Best part is it on sale right now!
I also love the Colleen Rothschild clarifying detox mask.  I alternate between the 2.  It is currently on sale as well.  Use code EOY2016 to save an additional 20% off the mask and any other CR products.  This is a line that was new to me this year.  I had the pleasure of meeting the founder and I have to say I love every product I have tried from this line.   The eye cream, intense hydrating mask and gel cleanser are a few other favorites.  Now is a great time to try them since they are all on sale + additional 20% off.


For the price ($32) this is such a gorgeous ring.  I ordered a size larger than my ring finger so I could wear it on my middle or pointer finger.  I get compliments every time I wear this ring.

I was so excited when I got a new bottle of these in my stocking this Christmas.  This is a great way to boost your greens intake.  Each tablet contains 8 greens (spinach, wheatgrass, kale, blue green algae, spirulina, chorella, barley grass, and aloe vera).  You just dissolve the tablet in water and drink it.  I find it really helps my energy, I use these on days I don't feel like juicing.  


Lastly,  this is one item I am hoping to purchase in 2017, a Vitamix.  I would love to hear from any of you that have a Vitamix-  do you love it?  and how often you actually use it?   and is it worth the money?
I love this new copper base version.






Friday, December 30, 2016

Thoughts For Friday

Happy last Friday of 2016!  What a year!  As always thank you to each and everyone of you who read my blog.  I love all the connections I have made through the blog world.  This blog is my creative outlet and happy place.  I look forward to 2017 and what it has in store.  If you have any suggestions of what you would like to see on my blog in the next year I would love suggestions.  Email me or leave a comment! 

A few pics from Christmas.  This year I tried to unplug a bit over the holidays and not have my phone out as much so I didn't take a ton of pictures.  

Cookies and carrots for Santa and his Reindeer.

All the cousins.
My parent's Christmas tree, it is even more stunning in person.  Tree goals.
I wore this cold should sweater for Christmas Eve paired with some festive necklaces.

My parent's celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary 2 days after Christmas.  How cute are they??
I have a wedding come up in February and I am searching for a fun new dress.
I love this Ted Baker dress.
I wanted to share a picture of the back of the Vince Blouse I shared Tuesday.  It is now 60% off and such a great classic staple to add your closet.  I love the back detail. It runs on the large side, I am wearing a size 2. 

New candle I picked up that smells amazing.   I always like a fresh candle for the New Year.  
Favorite workout top is back in stock and out in this new pink color.

I am loving this Mara Hoffman that is now reduced.  Looks like it may be a bit short as a dress so I would pair it with skinny jeans or leggings.   



I am planning on indulging this weekend but getting back on track Monday.  I used this cookbook a lot last January it is great for clean eating but not depriving yourself.  The recipes are really good.

I am totally addicted to Carpool Karaoke.  I can't stop watching every episode several times.
Gigi New York is running their End of Year Closet sale.  Lots of great pieces and they are 30-40% off.  You can shop all the sale HERE
The convertible clutch, one of my favorites is now 50% off in many colors.  I love that you can carry it as a cross body or remove the straps and carry it as a clutch.
2017 Goals.




Thursday, December 29, 2016

Favorite Healthy Meals from 2016

Confession I have way overindulged the past few weeks.  I am talking chips, dips, pizza, fudge, booze, Taco Bell- tis the season right??  I am scared of the scale.  I have been trying to workout some this week and eat fairly healthy but we have friends coming in town this weekend so I know the weekend will be filled with lots of good wine and food. 
I always get inspired towards the end of a year to start fresh the next year with a healthy lifestyle especially eating.   I rounded up a few of my favorite healthy recipes from this year to get you started for 2017!