This year, I spent Christmas at my parent's house. I grew up without a fireplace, finally seeing my stocking hung properly was so nice.
It's tradition for us to receive new pajamas on Christmas eve.
My sisters know I'm into beauty products. I received a Joico K-Pak gift set and homemade candy cane facial scrub from them.
My "big" present from Santa was a heated blanket. I've been wanting one for awhile. I usually stay cold and hate sleeping in a lot of layers or thick clothes so this blanket is so perfect. Being warm helps me go to sleep a lot faster.
After Christmas is usually when all the stores offer their deals so I took advantage of the sales and got a lot of new clothes. From BCBG, I purchased two sweaters, a shirt, leggings, and a $5 canvas tote which is probably my favorite purchase. I'll most likely use this as my school bag next semester.
H&M had a really great sale. Since I don't have a H&M in my city, I went a little crazy. I mostly picked up basic layering pieces and accessories. This $15 peplum dress was the best deal.
I've been eyeing the Target + Neiman Marcus collection ever since it hit stores on December 1st. However, I didn't think the low-quality materials with the designer labels matched the high price tags. But after Christmas when everything finally went on sale I grabbed a few pieces. With Target gift cards, I purchased the Marc Jacobs black scarf, and Proenza Schouler sweatshirt & iPad sleeve.
As for cosmetics, I only purchased one thing. Unfortunately, the LUSH Cosmetics store in my city closed, so I definitely had to purchase my favorite facial scrub: LUSH Ocean Salt. I don't have a free-standing MAC store near me, so I made sure to pack all of my empties for the Back 2 MAC program. I much prefer eyeshadows over lipsticks (Counters only offer lipstick trade-ins.) I choose the colors All that Glitters and Charcoal Brown.
I've heard some people treat themselves to a new item for the first of the year... maybe as a good luck charm or something to remind them self of a fresh start. I liked the idea and decided to do the same this year. Since my Michael Kors purse is over a year old and nearly falling apart, I knew I was going to have to purchase a new purse soon anyway. I purchased the Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. in black with silver hardware. It can be carried three ways, has a lot of organizing compartments, and best of all: it's much larger than I was expecting and can definitely hold all the necessities.
pajamas & Christmas sales,
-Kaitlyn
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