December Favorites

I am a very aesthetic person. I buy things not only for how they work, but also the way they look. Aesthetics play a BIG part in my entire life; from items I buy, things I wear, even the stationery I use. That being said, I’m very picky with things I call my “favorite”. It has to be exceptional for me to mention items on my blog. Thus, here is my list for some of my December favorites.

C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine.  I just purchased this the other day from Bath and Body Works, but it’s already a favorite of mine.  It’s retails for $7.50 and you can purchase it directly from the C.O. Bigelow website.  According to the website, the “mint-infused lip balm provides a glossy high shine with a refreshing cooling sensation. Lips stay moist and protected while peppermint oil gives breath a long-lasting freshness.”  Yep, I’d have to agree.  The one aspect about this balm that I like better than the Aquaphor is the taste.  In my opinion, the Aquaphor lip balm tastes like medicine.  C.O. Bigeolow Mentha Lip Shine tastes like toothpaste!  Who wouldn’t like that!?

Karen Kane Structured Knit Blazer.  I was sent this blazer courtesy of Karen Kane for review.  I love this blazer.  Not only is it versatile, I can machine wash it.  A lot of my Karen Kane clothes have to be sent to the dry cleaners, but I put this in washer on LOW spin and it turned out fine.  Note: DO NOT put it in the dryer.  I usually set it out on top of the dryer to dry, while I have a load of laundry in the dryer.  The heat from the dryer helps it dry a bit faster.   You can purchase this blazer for $169 by visiting the Karen Kane website.  This blazer is great because I can wear it with jeans and with black work pants.  It can go from day to night in a snap!

My Birthday Dress.  Sure, I only wore it once… but I know I’ll be taking this dress out of my closet many more times!   I picked this up from Target one night and I’m very glad that I did.  For under $25 dollars, you can’t beat it! I usually don’t wear blue, but I think it’s growing on me.  If you know me well enough, you know that the majority of my wardrobe is black, grey, or beige.  I’m slowly working on adding more color to my outfits.  This dress pairs well with black tights and black heels, but I plan on wearing it with nude heels in the warmer months as well.

What are you loving this month?