OK, you know you’ve officially had your fingers surgically attached to your keyboard when you realize it’s October 23rd and you have yet to have your first pumpkin spice latte of the season.
This has been me for the bulk of October…
I have to fix this coffee drink tragedy ASAP, obvs. I’ll be sure to grab one when I’m out doing holiday shopping! Yes, I’m actually starting in October this year, and I’m going to try to do it all in-person so I don’t have to wait for stuff to be shipped (and potentially delayed). I usually ask people in my family to give me a wish list, but ya know…I don’t think that’s been working for me. I have to badger and cajole and basically beg for the list for weeks, and then it usually ends up being too late to order anything and get it on time.
So, my strategy for gift-giving this year will be this: if it’s something I’d like to get as a gift — like, the gift feels thoughtful and special, like someone really took the time to think about it — then chances are the other person will like it too.
We’ll see how it works out! My goal is to be done with all my Christmas shopping by November 10.
Yes, I know how crazy that sounds! I’m going to make it happen!
This week’s reading
- These hardworking barn cats are looking for a forever home.
- Urban Decay founder Wende Zomnir just launched a new makeup line called Caliray. The mascara is supposed to be a game-changer!
- Allegedly, these 10 mascaras are the best of the best.
- In case you’re doing your holiday shopping early this year, here are 29 beauty gift sets for your friends who get overwhelmed in the makeup section!
- For those who love a refill — the 20 best refillable makeup and skin care products.
- What does the future of makeup look like after the pandemic?
- What are PFAs in makeup?
- Boba tea nails are a thing.
- I promise not to tell a soul if you plan to keep any of these holiday nail kits for yourself.
The docs are in.
Love it.
Those sweaters look cozy.
Iconic
What are your plans on this lovely Saturday? There’s a big storm hitting Northern California this weekend, so I’m getting my errands done early today before it arrives this evening. ⛈️
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
My eyes do not like tubing mascaras, darn re: the Caliray mascara. Looking at the refillable list though, I’m curious about the Kjaer Weis mascara.
I don’t know our holiday plans yet. I know some of the things my husband wants, easy enough. Last year I had gifts from a local shop sent to my parents because we didn’t see each other due to COVID.
I just got a spectacular fall colored bike ride in! Best of luck to the barn cats, that’s a great way to add some feline love and service to a property!!
I love reading different people’s opinions on what works best for them (and why). Though my #1 mascara didn’t make the list and I can’t imagine using a cake mascara, it’s still super interesting to read those articles. 🙂 Good luck with your Christmas list. I’m thinking of starting before December 24th, myself. HAHA!