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Top Gifts for the Beauty Lover + December BoxyCharm

How’s everyone holding up as we get {SUPER} close to Christmas.  Admittedly, I’m feeling a little bit stressed and regretting procrastinating, but I -think- I should finish in time.  {Okay, my Christmas cards may get to some people after Christmas but it’s the thought that counts, right? RIGHT?!}  Today I’m showing you what was in my December 2018 BoxyCharm box plus 15 gifts for the beauty lover that you can still order and get before Christmas!

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Louisville blogger unboxes the December BoxyCharm box and shares a gift guide of what gifts for the beauty lover to put under the Christmas tree. // beauty subscription boxes makeup, pretty vulgar powder, suva beauty makeup, tarte glitter lip paint
featured | pretty vulgar: the powder room translucent setting powder + bodyography: lip liner + cosmedix: detox activated charcoal mask + tarte: glitter lip paint + suva beauty: protege palette all items c/o boxycharm

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What to Wear to a Christmas Cocktail Party

A little over a week ago, I got to hang out with some of my fellow Kentucky bloggers for a Christmas cocktail party at Jeptha Creed Distillery. We each contributed something different to the event and had a blast spending time together!

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Kentucky blogger shares a Christmas cocktail party that's sure to give you lots of holiday inspiration for your next party + what to wear! // christmas decorations, tartan shirt, sequin dress, pinkblush dress, jeptha creed, christmas cocktail party outfit, nye outfit ideas
featured | old navy: tartan plaid button down shirt {old, similar} + pinkblush: sequin dress c/o + loft: fleece lined tights {ON SALE} + madewell: transport tote + leopard loafers {old, similar} + mac: matte lipstick {in russian red}

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Best Holiday Gifts for College Students

Happy Friday! We’re coming up on the deadline for guaranteed standard shipping via many retailers so today I’m sharing some great gifts for college students. All of these are under $50 and things that are EXTREMELY useful!

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Louisville blogger shares the best gifts for college students under $50 plus an outfit with Lillybee to inspire the school spirit lover. // ban.do, graphic tee ideas winter, spanx faux leather leggings, loopy cases, bearpaw boots outfit winter
featured | ban.do: forever busy tee via work the metal + chenille cardigan {similar} + spanx: moto faux leather leggings + bearpaw: koko boots c/o {use code BPAMBWNW to save 15% site wide} + lillybee: royal blue & white crossbody bag c/o {30% off with code NICOLE30} + loopycase: loopy original case c/o {in jasper}

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How to Create a Festive Italian Soda Bar

Tis the season to party!  I broke out my bar cart and put together an Italian Soda Bar.  While I like to stock up on the booze, I try to also include a fun, non-alcoholic option for kids, mama to be’s, and those that were kind enough to drive.  {TBH, I’m a bigger fan of sugar than alcohol so having a sweet option is always a win in my book.}  Keep reading to see my Christmas bar cart and how to create your own Italian Cream Soda party bar.

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Kentucky blogger shares how to create your own Italian soda bar with tips for decorating your bar cart for Christmas and a Christmas party outfit. // hobby lobby christmas, draper james clothing, christmas party outfit plaid, loft denim, gold bar cart styling, paper source christmas, bar cart set up ideas
featured | draper james: plaid ruffle sleeve top c/o + loft: denim leggings + bearpaw: liberty slipper c/o {save with code BPAMBWNW} + lisi lerch: ginger earrings c/o + colourpop: perception eyeshadow palette + laura gellar: blush n brighten c/o boxycharm {in tropic hues} + mac: lip liner {in shade in anticipation} + urban decay: hi fi ultra shine lip gloss c/o {in fuel} + gold bar cart c/o gordmans {similar, on sale with free 2 day shipping} + paper source: mitten garland + letter board

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Top Travel Gifts + Inside My Toiletry Bag

Tis the season for holiday travel, weekend trips, and LOTS of packing and unpacking.  I thought it would be helpful to share what I keep in my overnight toiletry bag as well as some of the best gifts for any travel lovers you have on your list.

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Louisville blogger rounds up the necessities for your toiletry bag plus the best holiday gifts to get for the travel lover on your Christmas list. // overnight bag essentials, toiletry packing list, makeup bag travel, makeup bag essentials
featured | vera bradley: cosmetic bag c/o {similar} + dove: body wash + neutrogena: brow pencil c/o + travel toothbrush & toothpaste + mini vaseline lip therapy + bath and body works: travel size lotion + contact case + neutrogena: makeup remover wipes + murad: clarifying cleanser + clarisonic: mia 2 c/o + tula: day and night cream c/o + mouthwash + washcloth + dove: deodorant

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