Oh Sweet Friday

As much as I love this time of year, my schedule has been jam packed all month and the exhaustion and overload is epic this year. I've loved every second of it, but I am really looking forward to Christmas next week and having a week and a half off to recharge.

1. I went to Starbucks on Tuesday with one of my fav co-workers, and we were looking forward to another Holiday Spiced Flat White, but alas they were out of said "holiday spice". The barista had the idea of adding cinnamon and nutmeg to our skinny vanilla lattes instead, and it was a win!

2. For my work Christmas party this year we enjoyed a fun happy hour with yummy apps and drinks which featured their own brewed craft beers, wine, and specialty cocktails. Lots of wine and good times were had, it's always great to disconnect from work and celebrate the year together.

3. Roxy always gets excited for her monthly Chewy shipment, and I love that she's getting natural healthy treats. She's been enjoying Blue Buffalo Mini Blue Bars with apples and yogurt.

4. I've been sporadic in blog land lately, and have a lot of catch up on reading to do of my daily favs. So, I rounded up some of my posts from the past few weeks in case you're playing catch up as well. Tis the season!

Airbrush Makeup To-Go

Gingerbread Martinis

Mad Men Florida Style

The Fun Stuff - Stocking Stuffers

5. Loving my recent finds on Pinterest, so much beautiful festiveness!

Linking up today with Rebecca for That Friday Blog Hop, April for 5 on Friday, Tif for High Five for Friday, and Amanda for Friday Favorites. Hop on over and join us! Happy Friday!

Chewy.com Starbucks

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The Fun Stuff - Stocking Stuffers

One of my favorite things I look forward to on Christmas morning are the stocking stuffers. They're fun to buy, fun to wrap in "Santa paper" (red tissue paper), and they're fun to open.

DryBar Escape Plan Travel Set - All of my favorite DryBar products in a travel size set | Philosophy Purity Ornament - a festive spin on a great cleanser | Kate Spade Live Colorfully Rollerball | LUSH Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb - perfect for Christmas Eve | LUSH Snowcake Soap | Lindt Chocolates | Essie Nail Polish | Burt's Bees Chapstick | Maybelline Falsies | Bath and Body Works Be Joyful Lotion | Starbucks Gift Card

What are some of your favorite stocking stuffers?

Bath & Body Works DryBar Essie LUSH Maybelline Starbucks

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Mad Men Florida Style

I feel so "Joan Harris" from Mad Men in this dress that I picked up from F21 last week, but only she can fabulously strut her stuff so cooly. So far, we've been having an abnormally warm December so this has been the perfect piece to keep me cool without looking too summery.

Dress - Forever 21 | Bag {similar} - Tory Burch | Sandals {old} - Target | Watch - Kate Spade | Necklace - Kendra Scott | Cuff - Express | Ring - Wanderlust + Co.

Express Forever 21 Kate Spade Kendra Scott style Target Wanderlust + Co

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Holiday Party and Birthday Weekending

Another weekend for the record books, and a dire need of all the coffee this beautiful Monday morning...

I kicked off the weekend on Thursday as Emily's date to her work Christmas party at Loews Royal Pacific at Universal Studios. I brought her birthday gifts to the resort which were a birthday stemless wine glass, a jewelry holder, and a bath bomb in the shape of a birthday cupcake.

Once we left the hotel room, and go down to the festivities it was all about the food, casino games, dancing, and of course champs which is always a good idea.

We even got to hang out and dance with Kerri too with champs all around!

Friday was a quiet day working from home, and the only reason I changed out of my pj's was to head to Target for some shopping and I tried a Holiday Spiced Flat White for the first time after Biana's suggestion. It was delish! Definitely go out and get one, and ask for it with non-fat milk - YUM! 

Saturday called for breakfast on the patio with this sweet face before getting ready for a co-ed baby shower that afternoon. Loved celebrating the happy couple who are glowing and awaiting the arrival of their precious baby boy.

Then it was time for a celebratory fondue dinner to celebrate H's (somewhat) recent promotion at work. Yeah, we've been totally slacking on that celebration. I'm seriously looking forward to after the holiday season where life calms down a little and we can relax. 

Sunday was all about celebrating Emily's birthday at our favorite brunch spot downtown. You can't beat the unlimited food and mimosas where they drop off the champagne and juices on the table and replenish as needed. Double yum!

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Joining Biana and Meghan for Weekending

and

Erin for Weekend Snapshots

*Cheers to a fabulous week*

brunch Starbucks Universal Studios

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Airbrush Makeup To-Go

I absolutely loved the personal airbrush machine I received from Luminess Air back in the fall. It was so easy to apply, and my makeup looked flawless and lasted all day and all night. So, I was excited when they reached back out to me to try Luminess Air Supremacy.

Luminess Air Supremacy is the same airbrush makeup, but in a traveling aerosol can that can fit in your purse for touch ups. No airbrush machine required! Airbrush makeup was easy and flawless before, but now it's been made even easier by taking out the need for the machine. You can easily apply from anywhere, and achieve the flawless long lasting look that's perfect for all the parties and events this holiday season.

Using the same technique as with the machine, I applied some primer and then added a combo of Shades 2 and 3 to match my skin tone by spraying in a constant circular motion around my face until I reached full coverage. I then used the brush that came with the kit to thoroughly blend in the foundation before adding blush and highlighter to accent my cheekbones.

*Excuse the poor lighting in my bathroom*

I tried out Luminess Air Supremacy for our recent annual Christmas Party and it lasted all night even while busy playing hostess. I'm impressed with the coverage it provides combined with it's long-lasting power which is a total win-win! 

Are you ready to try airbrush makeup now that it can be obtained in a to-go bottle used anyplace at anytime?

beauty Luminess Air

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