You guys want more lifestyle content, so I am sharing my absolute favorite home discoveries from 2024 that I love. If you missed my post about my favorite beauty discoveries from last year, you can find them HERE. These things have made my life easier, prettier, and more fun, and I am glad I found... The post MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE HOME DISCOVERIES FROM 2024 THAT I LOVE appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

Happy 2025! Welcome to my first official blog post of the new year today I am sharing my favorite beauty discoveries of 2024. It is a good mix of makeup, skincare, and hair products and they have all made a big difference in my beauty routine last year and have become staples in my routine.... The post MY ABSOLUTE BEST BEAUTY DISCOVERIES OF 2024 appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

The gift-giving season is in full swing, and it crept up on me quickly this year. Whenever I choose a gift for a friend or family member, I always think about whether or not I would love receiving it. These are my top 10 gifts I love this holiday season or anytime. I hope this... The post 10 BEAUTY GIFTS I LOVE TO GIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

This gift guide writing made me hungry, and I needed a snack, so I am sharing this recipe for the best holiday cranberry cheesecake bars with you today.  I am not a pumpkin pie person; this is my go-to Thanksgiving dessert.  It is also great for holiday parties and lets you use any leftover cranberry... The post THE BEST HOLIDAY CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE BARS appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

DELICIOUS HOLIDAY BOURBON COCKTAIL YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE OVER AND OVER Cheers to the weekend! I am sharing an easy holiday bourbon cocktail with you today in time for the upcoming festivities. I love a good bourbon drink this time of year; it is as simple and delicious as they come. I try to keep... The post EASY & DELICIOUS HOLIDAY BOURBON COCKTAIL YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE OVER AND OVER appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

The Sephora sale is here, and although I prefer shopping at Ulta, there are a few things that Ulta doesn’t carry that are holy grail items for me, so I always stock up on them when they are on sale. These are all tried-and-true products that I swear by. So, without further ado, here is... The post THE BEAUTY PRODUCTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FROM THE SEPORA SALE appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

With mature skin, there are a few things we need to do differently to ensure our makeup looks fabulous. When you’re in your 20s, you can pretty much put dirt on your skin and it will still look great! When you are in your 40s & 50s, it takes a little more prep work to... The post THE BEST COMPLEXION PERFECTORS FOR DRY & MATURE SKIN appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

THE MOST DELICIOUS FALL BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD Whenever the temperatures get cooler, I crave this salad. It comes together in about 30 minutes, is chock full of good-for-you stuff, and is hearty and satisfying. The roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, and toasted pumpkin seeds make it the perfect fall salad. It holds up well, so... The post THE MOST DELICIOUS FALL BUTERNUT SQUASH SALAD appeared first on The Beauty Blotter ..read more

GOOD GENES | KIEHLS RETINOL | BOBBI BROWN PRIMER | CLARINS SERUM | NATURA BISSE | KIEHL’S BODY LOTION | T3 CURLING IRON | LIP SERUM | DONNA KARAN DEODORANT | LAURA MERCIER POWDER | BOBBI BROWN SHADOW STICKS Today, I am sharing my top Nordstrom Sale Beauty Picks and favorite beauty deals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Luckily, the beauty stuff doesn’t tend to sell out like the fashion stuff, so there are lots to choose from and many good deals to be had. Everything I chat about in this post is fully stocked at the time of posting, and if something does sell out, they almost always re-sto ..read more

I recently did a J. Crew Factory try-on on my Instagram with my recent J.Crew Factory summer finds. There are some really cute and versatile pieces that take me from errands to boat rides to dinner out with friends. These include a summer beach sweater and an adorable striped cardigan for chilly summer nights and air-conditioned restaurants. When it comes to pulling together outfits, there are a few tricks of the trade to help you complete the look. Here are my top 5 fashion rules: Think color, pattern, texture, and shine. These are all the elements that make an outfit visually interesting. T ..read more