Spread The Christmas Gear!

Christmas Gear! by elbonner featuring handcrafted christmas ornaments

I know modern-day Christmas is just a holiday created by retailers to get you to max out all of your credits cards and is secretly evil, but sometimes it's fun to fantasize about the stuff you might get. This is not only a Christmastime thing for me, but there's something about this season of excess that makes anything seem possible! When I make lists and things for people (they ask for them!), I usually end up putting things on them I really need (new work scrubs, practical winter gloves), not things that I particularly fixate on. I don't want anyone wasting their money! But there's something fun about wanting stuff and Christmas is the perfect time to want stuff (especially beachy stuff). But don't forget, there are plenty of people out there who will be receiving little-to-no stuff for Christmas, so give when you can to make someone elses dreams come true! Now, on the eve of the now Thanksgiving Shopocalypse here's a list of stuff that I don't necessarily need, but totally love anyways! Who knows, maybe someone in your life does need this stuff! Happy shopping season!

NARS Laguna Bronzer

Samudra Temae Pouch

New Balance Classics

White + Warren Cashmere Travel Wrap

Issa De' Mar Hina Top/Bottoms

Intelligentsia Coffee

Special Jewelry Bonanza!

Pearl Love Double Strand Bracelet

Goldfish Kiss for Kate Davis Barbed Necklace

Kate Davis "Mer Button" Beach Bum Necklace

Kate Davis Tideline Studs

Long Lost Jewelry Bioluminescence Shark Tooth Necklace

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My Christmas Favorites

Well, favorites is a strong word here. I loved all of my presents, but some stood out a bit more than others because they were things that I really really wanted. I got a really good loot this year. I got great stuff from my family, my boyfriend, AND my secret santa at work! Here are a few of the things that I got from everyone (including myself):

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Saffron Jame Le'a Perfume Oil- Smells like a tropical paradise full of plumeria flowers and sexy sunsets. This is a good mid-winter pick-me-up since I'm sick of wearing actual clothes.

Minnetonka Short Fringe Boots- So cute a fringy, but not obnoxiously fringy. They have enough to be fun, but don't make me look like a wannabe hippy that's trying too hard.

Oribe Apres Surf Hair Spray- Really awesome beachy hair spray. It's on-par with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray which is the best stuff on earth. It smells awesome and gives your hair a piecey matte look aka sexy-ass hair.

Ksumi Tea Essentials Sampler- Lots and lots of delicious Russian style teas that come in a buttload of flavors. There's black tea, there's mate, there's grean tea, you've got some much to choose from! Every one I've tried (probably four by now) have been awesome. Also got two tins of tea, one a chai and one a Christmas themed tea. All are great!

Bath & Body Works "Meet Me in Tahiti" Candle- Smells like vanilla, coconut, and tropical island flowers take me to another place when I'm sitting in my tiny bathtub. Plus it had Tahiti in the name so it's a given that I was going to buy this. PS- I bought this for myself. Merry Christmas to me!

J. Crew Infinity Scarf-My secret santa got this for me right under my nose at the J. Crew outlet. It goes great with my army green jacket and little boots. It's a nice neutral brown with a pop of fluorescent orange. Super warm and super cute!

I also got a really sweet record player from my boyfriend. It was a big surprise because I wasn't sure he would indulge my hipster tendencies, but guess who was wrong! Now I just need some records to play and I'll be set!

I hope everyone who celebrates Christmas had a wonderful holiday and those who don't I hope you had a great day off unless some butthole made you work. Until next time, see you in the new year!