Hopefully I can start doing monthly favorites posts, but for starters I wanted to highlight some items that I'm hoping will carry me through the new year.
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1 // Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief
Holy mother of Pearl this is my favorite product of all time. I have really dry skin and have gone through tons of products to try and fix it. I like using this on my hands, but found that it was too thick to put on my face. The skin on my forehead, nose, cheeks and around my mouth tends to get dry, and I wanted a lightweight formula that would keep my skin feeling moist and fresh without acting like a heavy mask. This does exactly that because it has a gel consistency that doesn't weigh my face down. I had tried a sample size of this which my mom had given me and after a few days, I noticed an incredible difference. I ran out at the beginning of the semester, and knew I had to get my hands on this again over break. I am so happy I'm back to using it; I apply it twice a day for soft, glowy skin.
2 // Stubbs and Wooton Screw U Loafers
I think this are honestly the most hilarious things I've ever seen. I could totally picture wearing these cheeky loafers with an oxford shirt and distressed boyfriend jeans, not having a care in the world what anyone thinks about me. Especially as a new member of the Single Ladies Club, these loafers have made their way onto my dream wardrobe list, and maybe one day I'll have saved up enough to splurge on these $450 (yikes!) velvet beauties.
3 // Essie Nail Polish in Take it Outside
I went into the nail salon the other day looking for a color I wouldn't normally pick up. I originally had wanted Chinchilly for Christmas, but didn't get it. I browsed through a few gray-ish, taupe-ish looking shades and sampled them on my nails before deciding which color I wanted them painted with. The other polish I chose was too brown, but this cool toned gray was exactly what I wanted. After a few days of wear, it has an awesome pinkish undertone and I think it's really something spectacular. I love this as my new winter neutral color, along with Spin the Bottle as my spring and summer nude fave. These two will hopefully be making their way back to campus with me in two weeks.
4 // Taylor Swift 1989 Album Delux Edition (Exclusive for Target)
Call me basic, but this album is my entire life. I don't think I'll get tired of Shake it Off or Blank Space no matter how many times I hear them on the radio - and I love Style, All You Had to do Was Stay, and How You Get the Girl as well. I have not a single bad thing to say about Taylor, and I'm loving her new look. It's super inspiring to know that she is happy without a guy, and I am coming back to campus full-on TSwizzle mentality and can't wait. Also her fashion is just so on point now, and I love getting inspo from her!
5 // Meg Leopard Pumps from Target
There are two great things about these heels. One: that they look just like the Etta pumps from J. Crew for only a small portion of the price, and Two: that toopreppytofuction, or Courtney, wears them all the time. I first saw these taking center stage in Courtney's instagram posts and fell in love when I found out I could get J. Crew inspired fashion for a small fee. I purchased these while home for Thanksgiving, and found them waiting for me under the tree when I returned for Christmas. I've already wore them once to a family get-together, and plan on rocking them more and more as the weather warms up!
6// How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
I have heard a ton of great things about this book, and I'm about to start reading it. It's meant for business people and speaks to a wide audience, but I think that it will be equally beneficial in my personal and professional lives. I'll let you all know how it goes once I get into it, but from what I've heard so far - I highly recommend!
7 // Kate Spade Hanna Berkeley Lane Crossbody Bag in Porcelain
I got this bag for Christmas and have been wearing it literally everywhere. I mean that. It's the perfect size, it's classic, and it doesn't weigh you down. I can fit so much in it but still have room for more, and it goes with just about any outfit. The only downside to this is that I wouldn't want to take it out to parties with me, but for running errands or hopping and bopping around campus, this bag takes the cake for being my new favorite.
8// Steve Madden Whysper Booties in Black
These came in the mail yesterday and I'm already in love! I have a great pair of tan booties that I wear all the time, but I've found myself wishing I had a black pair every once in a while to wear with darker colors and not break up the line of my outfit. Since I'm super short (only 5'0") I need to be careful about not cutting off my legs and making myself appear even smaller. These boots are perfect and I can't wait to start breaking them in!
9 // Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry
I wrote a blog post last month about my obsession with darker lip colors and my concerns about wearing them, but I've come to realize that I actually rock a dark lip. It makes me look older, feel more sophisticated, and have a badass, I-can-take-on-the-world attitude. This is the darkest of the three shades I bought, and it's my favorite of them all. I totally see myself running through tube after tube, and I can't say I'm even mad about it. Bring it on, Lorde.
10 // Lilly Pulitzer x Target
Say what you want, but I'm honestly excited for the Lilly and Target collaboration. People are all kinds of shocked that this is happening, but Target pairs with major designers all the time, and I'm always impressed with the outcome. So yeah, this won't be your re-donk-ulously expensive collab full of the classic Lilly shifts and such, but look on the bright side. Limited edition. Brand new prints. Exclusive items. Home decor. Dorm decor. Accessories. If Lilly Pulitzer had sent out an email saying those exact words, we would be cheering and jumping for joy. But somehow, all of a sudden, the addition of the word "Target" makes the world stop spinning. I think what they're doing is great, and may even purchase a few clothing pieces from the line myself, because I believe in supporting Lilly, whatever endeavors we find the company in.
// What are your Top Ten this month? And what are your thoughts on the LillyxTarget line? //
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