As the winter rages on with no end in sight (again, thanks a bunch Puxatony Phil) I am noticing a habit I seemed to have picked up, which than made me realize I clearly have some favorite things that I cannot live without during the winter season. (In no particular order)
1. Chapstick: Winter can be brutal on your lips. Now, no matter what time of year it is I can be spotted slathering on the stuff, but my recent obsession has made the sighting a commonplace. I cannot live without my Kiehl's Scented Lip Balm #1. I love the coconut, it takes me away to the beach while the snow is steadily falling out my window. (You can get the World's Aids Day Limited Edition Kiehl's Lip Balm #1 and make more than just your lips feel good!) My other top contender, any lipsavers from Avon (although truth be told, I do favor the cherry).
2. Philosophy's Coconut Frosting Shampoo, Shower, and Bath: Pair this body wash with Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo and then top it all off with Sephora Brand Coconut Creme body butter and you will be thinking of Pina Coloda's and pool boys all day long!
3. Uggs: There is nothing better than Uggs in the winter. Now there was a time when I thought Uggs were just oh so UGGly, but their new styles have turned me around. My favorite pair that I cannot live without right now: Knightsbridge Boot in Espresso, they are super high, keeping my leg super warm, and super soft making my feet feel as though they are wrapped in a blanket all day long. What do I wear indoors? My Minnetonka Cally Slippers, they couldn't be softer and keep my feet cozy and stylish.
4. Leggings: We all know that winter time can have us packing on the pounds a bit. I'm not sure why seeing as we don't have to hibernate, but regardless, it happens. This is why on my free time I can almost always be found in a pair of capri leggings (I like to free up my calves when indoors or in Uggs). They are simple, surprisingly warm, and cute to boot. Pair some Simply Vera by Vera Wang capri leggings with a long sweater and some boots and you can take your comfort with you on the go.
5. Mott's Apple Slices: I love snacking, but as mentioned above, I don't love packing on those extra L-B-S so my solution, apple slices. Not only do they make a great tasting, healthy, juicy, hydrating snack, but they are a great way to boost your energy. By 6th period I am usually ready to throw in the towel and end my day, but I can't...that's where the powerful apples come in. One single serving size bag is easy to carry with you, you don't have to worry about pits or getting in trouble for bringing a knife to work, and best of all it fills you up and is only 30 calories.
6. My Lucky Magazine: This is a new "can't live without", during my bout with the stomach flu (ugh not fun, this I can live without) my mom decided to surprise me with a subscription to Lucky Magazine. Now I can't wait to get my mail and I have acquired a plethora of beauty and shopping tips!
7. My Bangs: The side swept bang look was all the rage and I jumped on that train like it was going to the land of free Jimmy Choos. Now, or at least for the time being, I can't live without them. They make my hair look much less boring and much more styled. Plus my mom has a harder time telling when my hair is too long now so I hear her consistent, "Get your hair cut" mantra less often. So, what do I suggest? Be bold, try that new hairstyle, you might be surprised, and if not, in the words of my mom, "The good thing about hair is that it grows back!"
8. Bobby Pins: Why? To pin back those bangs. As much as I love the new look it can be inconvenient when I am working out or trying to look down at something for a long period of time (read: writing these posts on my mac). Pick up the bobby pins that come in a nifty carrying case. Not only is the case cute, but it will ensure that you don't lose all of your bobby pins somewhere around your house. Also, the case makes traveling with the bobby pins super easy.
9. Apartment Therapy (www.apartmenttherapy.com): I love redecorating, and dreaming up ways to make my apartment look cooler/bigger/chicer and Apartment Therapy offers up great ideas. Whether you want to give your kitchen a face lift or you want to know where to buy a really great bedspread Apartment Therapy should always be your first stop.
10. DVR: DVR was supposed to make my life easier, I could leave the couch and go out once in a while without having to fear that I might miss something UBER-important on The Bad Girls Club (I watch that show like analysts do CNN). I am not sure whether this is a good thing or a bad thing though, because my DVR has opened up a world of possibilities to me, I now watch quite possibly every single show on TV, so did DVR make my TV obsession worse or better?
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