The Christmas Tag

It’s almost Christmas!

Today I really wanted to do the Christmas tag, 1. because I'm trying to get into the festive spirit and 2. because the post I planned isn't turing out so great because the lighting for my photos is rubbish because its gray outside. So with less than 10 days till Christmas, let’s get started!

1. What is your favorite Christmas film?

The Santa Clause is probably my favorite movie. Tim Allen is the perfect Santa to me. And something about it and the idea of believing in someone so much regardless of what others may say really warms my heart! 

2. Have you ever had a White Christmas?

I was born in Upstate NY so yes I have had a White Christmas before :) When we moved to South Carolina I think I lost a little bit of the Christmas spirit because to me part of the wonder of Christmas come from snow and cold weather! 

3. Where do you usually spend your holiday?

I spend Christmas at my mom'shouse, then usually go to my boyfriend's parents in the afternoon. But this year they won't be home so we are going to my sister's family's house and my whole family will be there which is strange because I haven't spent a Christmas with my mom, dad and 

 all together for like 10 years! 

4. What is your favorite Christmas song?

Where Are You Christmas? By Cindi Lou Who or Faith Hill either version is GREAT.

5. Do you open any presents on Christmas Eve?

My mom usually buys us all matching Christmas PJ's but I think as our family grows it gets harder so this year she's skipping it and giving us shirts to take a family photo with instead. 

6. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer?

In no order.... Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Comet, Cupid Donner, Vixen, Blitzen and Rudolph

7. What holiday traditions are you looking forward to most this year?

Giving everyone their gifts! I love seeing what everyone got and seeing how excited they are for their new things!

8. Is your Christmas tree real or fake?

Fake :(

9. What is your all-time favorite holiday sweet treat?

Peanut Butter Blossoms! This year my boyfriend made them instead of his mom and they were TERRRRRIBLE but usually those are my favorite treats. 

10. Be honest: do you like giving gifts or receiving gifts better?

Giving, I love shopping for things so I really like buying presents for people but also because I hate being surprised with gifts. I hype up possible gifts in my head too much and am usually disappointed when I don't get some of the things I think I am going to get. I know sounds really Bratty but you said to be honest.

11. What is the best Christmas gift you’ve ever received?

My first ever necklace from Tiffany's from my boyfriend. If you know me well you'll know I love Tiffany and Co (I hate surprises like I said so I picked my gift out!)  I am horrible at losing jewelry but I actually do still have the charm part of the necklace, the chain got caught in something and broke a few years ago and I have yet to replace it with a long enough chain to wear it. I should get on that!

12. What would be your dream place to visit for the holiday season?

New York. I love the lights and the sparkle of the city! Plus it's cold and like I said that makes me feel super Christmassy! 

13. Are you a pro-present wrapper, or do you fail miserably?

I wouldn't say I am a pro but I do a better job than my mother who just puts everything in gift bags!

14. Most memorable Holiday moment?

I'm not sure I have one. I enjoy the holidays for the whole experience not a single moment really stands out to me as being the most memorable! 

15. What made you realize the truth about Santa?

When I was 6 or 7, I overheard my mom on the phone talking to my Grandma. I rudely then ruined it for my older sister. She wouldn't believe me at first so I told her to sleep in my room on Christmas Eve and I'd show her... We then waited until we were supposed to be asleep and heard movement at the other end of the house... we snuck down the long haul where at the end of it were our parents putting all the gifts under the tree... I should have known after seeing my first Christmas film though since in the movies santa wraps presents and at my house they were in gift bags haha.

16. Do you make New Years resolutions? Do you stick to them?

Yes. Most of the time I forget about them and don't follow through. I had a rubbish 2015 so this time around I am making it my goal to make some good resolutions and change my life for the better in 2016! 

17. What makes the holidays special for you?

Being able to get away from all the stress life and concentrate on the people I love. I also enjoy this time of year because it can be the start of a change.. with new things like presents and new goals with resolutions the holidays can be magical if you let them be.

That is my Christmas tag! If you want to answer them too, either reply in the comments or if you have your own blog, post them and put the link in the comments or if you are on YouTube, post a video and put the link in the comments. I want to know more about you!

Until Next time,

Bexs

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St. Louis Weekend Getaway

Over the weekend, my boyfriend and I went on a weekend trip to St. Louis, Missouri. Now while it wouldn't have been my top trip choice, Jacob loves the St. Louis Rams (an NFL Football team for those of you who don't know) beer and sports in general, so to St. Louis we went!

 

 

Early Friday morning we arrived in St. Louis and went straight to our hotel, we are a bit worried about arriving so early since check-in wasn't until 3 p.m. but the lady at the front desk was really lovely and got us into a room which was amazing because we both need a nap!  After our nice long nap we headed off to the Anheuser-Busch factory for a Beer Tour! We arrived a bit early and had a quick bit to eat and a beer in the Bier-garten! The tour lasted a few hours and we got to go behind the scenes and see the beer being made, packaged and we even got to drink out of one of the stills. It was so much fun to see everything, if you're ever in the area or if you go somewhere where they have a factory, I highly recommend you go do it! After the tour, we found out they were having an after hours lights walk-through! They gave you 5 free beer samples while you walk around the campus! They also had a fire-pit and we roasted marshmallows, I did burn my finger but it was totally worth it!

On Saturday we slept in and then went to Bogarts which is a delicious BBQ place! I was a bad blogger and forgot to take photos of my Ribs but they were amazing! We then went for a walk at the Farmer Market and it was really nice even though I did get sick of walking around for 10 miles! Later that night we went to the Blue's game (the St. Louis NHL team) it was a lot of fun even though they lost! We spent the rest of the night walking in to bars and seeing the city at night. 

Sunday was the big day and really the whole reason we came! We woke up early and went to a pre-game tailgate which was super cool. After a few hours of drinks and breakfast we went to the game, drank beers and shopped at the gift shop. The Rams lost but we kinda new that was going to happen, it was a great time regardless.

I really enjoyed having a little weekend trip it was really fun getting to see St. Louis but it was also relaxing because we got to chill out and nap in our hotel room everyday which I loved!

Overall it was a great trip and I can't wait for our next adventure!

Leave me some trip ideas in the comments and let me know where your favorites weekend getaway spots are!

Until next time,
Bexs

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What's in My Travel Makeup Bag

I'm going on a little getaway on Friday with my boyfriend to St. Louis to see the Rams play (his favorite football team) and watch hockey, tour Budwiser and just to overall explore! I am SO excited to get away for a bit, I can't freaking wait! 

Today I thought I would share with you all what I am packing makeup wise because I love seeing what other people bring and see the all-in-one products others have!

If you follow me on Instagram you still have seen my make-up bag already, its a Dior bag that I'm in love with! It's so roomy and fits all of my essentials in it yet its small enough to not take up a ton of room!

I'll start with bases first, Make Up For Ever Ultra HD foundation, Maybelline Superstay Better Skin concealer and Maybelline Age Rewind Under Eye Concealer.  I'm also bringing my Naked on the Run palette because it has a highlight, bronzer, blush, 6 nude shadows, a mascara, a eyeliner and a lipgloss. BUT because I'm makeup obsessed thats not enough so I'll also be bringing Nyx Wonderstick, Becca Blush in Sweatpea, Dior 3 Couleurs Smoky Ready-To-Wear Smoky Eyes Palette, Nyx Mirco pencil, Chella defining brow gel, Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner, Lord & Berry black eyeliner, Diorshow mascara, Physicians Formula Lash duo and of course my newest favorite my Stila Huge mascara.

For Lips, I'll bring my tried and true Rimmel Kate 107 and Rimmel Bordeaux and my Nars Velvet Matte Pencil in Cruella. I try to cover all of my mood changes when I'm packing and taking makeup is no exception! I like to be over prepared!

I am so excited to leave tomorrow, and I'm even more excited to share my trip with you all. I'll do a full post on my trip next week! 

In the comments let me know what some of your travel makeup staples are or even just some of the makeup you can't live without! 

Until Next Time,
Bexs

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November Favorites 2015

I can't believe it's already time for another monthly favorites! November has flown by! I'm so so so excited for December! I love the holiday season its the best time of year in my opinion. PLUS after December comes my birthday month... and yes all of January is MY MONTH :) But I digress lets get into the products I've been loving this month!

I'm a sucker for makeup brushes BUT I'm a cheapskate when it comes to them! I hate spending money on makeup tools I don't know why! I barely could bring myself to buy some of the Real Techniques original brushes and even though the new Bold Metals ones look amazing I just can't spend $20 on a single brush. So since I'm subscribed to Birchbox I love using my aces points on their FABULOUS shop and I got this Coastal Scents Pearl set! It comes in a very professional case and the brushes are amazing. The set comes with 16 brushes and they are basically the only brushes you need so it's a great set for those new to beauty but still want a nice brush set. The whole set costs $39.95 but if you're a Birchbox member you can save up your points like I did and get it for even cheaper! I've raved about them to anyone who says they are looking for or needing new brushes so I figured I'd share them with all of you lovely peeps!

I've finally jumped on the BeautyBlender bandwagon. Like I said I HATE spending a lot of money of makeup tools, so I never really understood why everyone raved and loved these sponges so much. I mean I got a trio of off brand sponges from Tj Maxx for like $10 and you can buy those bags of white sponges for like $5... BUT after a lot of research and seeing tons of people love they way it helped I took the plunge and caved and I'm so happy I did. It really does help make my new foundation (I'll get to that in a moment) apply flawlessly. I don't love they way it soaks up make up and cleaning it isn't so great but when your face looks good what else could you want!

I have quite an oily t-zone so I really struggle to find foundation that one lasts all day and 2 doesn't look terrible when I go to do a touch up. I can honestly say I have found my HOLY GRAIL foundation, Makeup For Ever Ultra HD foundation is the best foundation of all foundations ever! It's such a natural finish and while isn't not really a heavy full coverage foundation it doesn't allow you to hide all of those nasty imperfections.

If you know anything about me you'll know I love Rimmel lipstick and Kate 107 is my favorite of all time. BUT this month I thought I'd try something a little darker. This lipstick is called Bordeaux and it's gorgeous! I have to say I'm pretty happy with this find, I'll be wearing it a lot during this the winter when I'm not wearing a traditional red lip.

Lastly, in my October Birchbox I received a sample size of the Stila Huge Extreme Mascara and it's quickly fallen into my most love mascara's of all times. I will 10000000% be purchasing a full size in the near future. It makes my lashes look so voluminous it almost looks like I'm wearing falsies! Sometimes I do wear> Physicians Formula Eye Booster Instant Lash Extension Kit under it to give an even bigger lash effect. I'v never been able to wear false lashes properly, they NEVER look right so this is the next best thing for me. I know Stila has a Huger and Huge duo kit but from all the reviews I've read it has terrible fall out and leaving you looking like a raccoon. I'll have to give it a whirl one day but for now this is amazing!

What are some things you've been loving this month? Let me a comment with suggestions.

Until next time,

Bexs

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