December Delivery



It's the first day of December! Are you ready for Christmas? Last year I spent 10 days in Cancun for Christmas and yes I brought my own Christmas tree. I started my Tea advent calendar this morning and this evening will be cracking open the chocolate one. If you don't have an advent calendar yet, check out my list  of the best ones to get.


I picked up my favorite German Christmas wine from Trader Joes. For some reason it's no longer being sold in the city so I have to go out to the burbs to pick it up so I stocked up. Glühwein comes in a larger than normal bottle and is a mulled wine so its good cold or hot.


If you're hosting a party this month check out my post on Tips for a beautiful cheese board. For a festive cocktail try this Sparkling Pomegranate Punch.

I've started working on my Winter Bucket List. I already picked up a bottle of almond Holiday Nog from Whole Foods. I got a date set on the calendar to see Zoolights. Last weekend I went to a Christmas tree lighting ceremony.



Here are some of my favorite Christmas things - Season of Joy!


I can't wait to start listening to my Favorite Christmas Songs but alas since my computer died it has to wait until I do the data transfer to the new computer. The old computer won't power on so I've been watching youtube videos on how to open a desktop to remove the hard drive. I'm not paying $150 for someone else to essentially connect a cord between two computers for me. lol 


My unit at work is doing a Secret Elf. We each filled out a questionnaire about ourselves then pick a name from a hat. Throughout December we treat our secret elf to little goodies to help spread holiday cheer! 

Secret recipe to make Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bar. 









Plus Size Fashion - on sale!

I played fashion stylist for my mom and bought her some new threads. I was really impressed with the plus size offerings out there, and am jealous those stores don't carry my size. I wanted to share some wardrobe essential pieces you need. All these pieces are on sale right now!

Flare Sleeve Peplum Top comes in 4 colors
Bell sleeves are all the rage right now and with a peplum style bottom it will be flattering to your waist line. 

Layered Tulle Midi Skirt also comes in black, everyone needs of these, think Sarah Jessica Parker from STC

The sleeveless vest/duster is the fashion accessory for the year. Everyone is wearing it as it makes you look slimmer. This site has it in a handful of colors.

Size down on this one.


These pants look amazing on all sizes! Pull on style with no pockets.





Black Friday Deals!

For those of you, who like me, like to do all their post Thanksgiving shopping online, here are the best deals to hit today and Monday.

One of my long time favorite clothing stores The Limited is 70% off the whole site! I've never seen a sale this low! Use code HOLIDAY at checkout. I took this opportunity to pick up some of the stylish but pricey Eva Longoria pieces.

The LOFT is 50% off, I posted my picks in this post.

Nordstrom has put lots of clothes on sale. Check out my favorite tunic which I have in 3 colors and is very flattering for a slimmer tummy.

Sephora is having $10, $15, and $20 deals! Including sets from Tarte, Devacurl, Ole Henriksen, Urban Decay, Origins, Murad, First Aid Beauty. Plus new deluxe samples with your orders. Check out my Sephora Wishlist and Best Eyeshadow Palettes posts.

If you want to pick up some of the products I talked about in my skin care post, check out these beauty sales. A lot of these brands rarely have sales so be sure to take advantage!

Anastasia Beverly Hills eyeshadow singles are 60% off check out my favorite colors here. Her famed contour kit will be 40% off, read my review here. Her lipglosses are 30% off. I just bought the Kristen color.

Butter London nail polish is 30% off. Check out my favorite color here. Oprah put this brand on her favorites list this year.

Drunk Elephant is 20% off with the code STUFFED, This is my new favorite skin care line as it's amazing products that are made with clean, non-toxic ingredients. The name Drunk Elephant comes from a myth that says that elephants love to eat the fruit that has fallen from the Marula trees. Marula oil, full of fatty acids and antioxidants. is found throughout their line. Right now I'm using their C-Firma Day Serum, T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum, and Marula Oil. With their prices, you don't want to miss this sale. They now have smaller sized sample kits you can try as well.

MAC  has their Black Plum Friday Kit. You get  Vamplify, Pro Longwear Lip Pencil, and Rebel Eyes Gel Liner for $35 ($64 value). Look out for the Mariah Carey collection coming out later in December.


NARS is giving out a 3-piece gift with $50+ purchase with code DARETOLOOK. Or take 20% off your whole order with code TAKE 20. I want to pick up some of the Audacious lipsticks which are so creamy and you only need one coat! At $32 a lipstick you don't want to miss out on this!

Ole Henriksen is giving you a free $100 surprise gift bag with code 100GIFTBAG. Get a free Truth Sugar Glow Polishing Mask with a $50+ purchase using the code KNOT. I've talked extensively about this line as it's one of my favorites.

Urban Decay is having their annual Black Friday sale for 20% off use code BLACKER. I've spent ridiculous amounts of time at Sephora trying on all their lipstick colors.

Mrsmeyers is offering 10% off and free shipping. It's the only soap and cleaners I use because they use green ingredients. Be sure to pick up the line scent for next month.

Kate Spade and Zara are 30% off.

Sweater Weather


Sorry for the lack of posts but my computer died a couple weeks ago and I'm waiting to hit the Black Friday sales to get a new one. I was in the market for some new sweaters and stopped by my old favorite the LOFT and saw they had lots of great options!  They're embracing the bell sleeve trend, leather pants, and bold prints on dresses. Today everything is 40% off!




Do you want to transform your skin? - Updated!



I’ve always been a skincare aficionado, I got it from my mom who used to get monthly facials. When I was a teen she introduced me to facials and brought me to the dermatologist often to keep my skin clear. Now I get facials every other month or so. I love reading up on new products and reviews. The gold standard in skin care for beautiful skin is to use sunscreen daily, a vitamin C serum and retinol. I updated all the links in 2024.