Best Products of 2011

It's that time of year again, the end of it! 2011 went by in a flash, and I am looking forward to a brand new year!!

Time to look over the collection and pick out the best products of the year!

I tried my best to keep it at products found in 2011 but I do have some repeat favorites from last year. ( Couldn't help it, LOVE EM)

On to the favorites!!

Best in Skin Care:

Tool: Clarasonic Mia + Deep Pore Cleansing Brush

Cleanser: The Body Shop Seaweed Cleanser

Toner: Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

Moisturizer: Olay Beauty Fluid for Sensitive Skin, Clinique Dramatically Different Lotion+Gel, Estee Lauder Hydrationist

Eye Cream: Clinique All About Eyes Rich

Mask: Khiels Rare Earth Deep Pore Mask

Acne Treatment: La Roche Posay Effeclar Duo

Spot Treatment: La Roche PosayEffeclar A.I. topped with Oxy spot Treatment, Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, Clinque spot healing gel

Sunscreen: La Roche Posay Anthelios

Make up Wipes: Garnier

Eye Make Up Remover: Sonia Kashuk

Make up Remover: Bioderma

Best in Hair, Nails and Body Care:

Serum: Moroccan Oil

Shampoo and Condioner: Shiseido Tsubaki for Damaged Hair

Hair Mask: Shiseido Tsubaki Mask

Nails: Essie's Topless and Barefoot, Essie's Mint Candy Apple, American Apparel California Trooper, OPI Skull and Glossbones, Bourjois Rose Lounge with OPI Bubble Bath

Body Wash: Neutrogena Stay Clear Pink Grapefruit Body Wash

Body Moisturizer: None

Best in Make up:

Primer: Laura Mercier Oil Free Primer for face, NARS Smudgeproof eyeshadow base

Foundation: Lancome Ageless Mineral Foundation, MUFE Face and Body, Nanoce BB cream

Concealer: Dior Lifting Sculpting Concealer

Powder: Maybelline Dream Matte Powder

Highlighter: MAC's By Candlelight, Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector, Nars O Illuminator

Bronzer: NARS Laguna, Edward Bess Daydream

Blush: MAC Peaches, Milani Luminoso, NARS Dolce Vita

Eyeshadow: Lorac Moonstone, Chanel Winter Nights Quad, Paul and Joe eyegloss in 05, Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill #5

Liner: Koji Dollywink Felt Tip liner in Extra Black

Pencil Liner: MAC Chromographic Pencil NC15/NW20

Mascara: Chanel Inimitable Intense

Brows: Shu Uemura Hard 9 Pencil in Seal Brown, NYX eye brow cake in 03

Lips: Dior Lip Glow, Blistex in the blue tub

Setting Spray: Fix +

Blotting Paper: Boscia Blotting Linens

Brush: MAC 182 kabuki, Laura Mercier Blending Brush

Perfume: Jo Malone Nectarine and Honey Blossom

I hope you all share what your most favorite products of 2011 was.

Wishing you all a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!

See you all in 2012!!

xoxo!

Few OOTD's for December

Emphasis on the word "few"

I'm one of those people who seems to have alot of clothes but wear the same things all the time. In fact most of the clothes I wear everyday were already shown in my November OOTD's so here are a few new ish bits.

Work:

The Company Holiday Party

I realized I wore this skirt last year to the company party! what can I say, it's my go to!

You want to try to look festive, and make an effort, but not too crazy as you do have to work in the office before you PAR-TAY!

Necklace: UO, Top: Monki, Skirt: Korea, Tights: DKNY, Shoes: BCBG, JCrew Belt to create a "poof" effect, Watch: MK

Working the next day, you need to not look hung over - which I definitly was not, professional, but comfortable because you are probably tired, and ate alot of party food

Polka dots are a great way to make a black and white suit less boring

Blazer: UO, Polka Dot blouse: Korea, Pants, Express, Watch MK

Prints and Accessories

Dont be afraid to add subtle prints and accessories to bring your work attire to a new level

Pick items that can be inter changable from the office to your personal life

Pick neutral colors for the easiest way to make the transition

Stars and Stripes theme

Starry Blouse: Zara, Necklace: H&M, Watch MK --> All three items are currently available online or in store

Play

Home for the holidays

In the winter warm fabrics, and spring colors can make you feel brighter even when the weather outside is showing the opposite

Thinner materials layered together can be both warm and fashionable with the different textures and colors

I finally got a full length mirror, please ignore the background!

Outfit 1: Jcrew Sweater, BDG T Shirt and Jeans, Uggs (ugly but warm!), MK Watch

Outfit 2: Zara buttondown, HM sweater, BDG jeans, Doc Martens, MK Watch, Stripy socks!

Outfit 3: H&M T from the Boys Section, BDG jeans, Frye Boots, MK Watch, Leather Jacket (not pictured) - sometimes you just got to wear black

Example of how to wear items in different outfits

Same Zara blouse but layered over a black tank. You can see the subtle star pattern and the re use of the necklace which I have been wearing daily!! Need to find the silver version!

You don't need a big wardrobe to dress nicely daily, buy good basics, that can be mixed and matched with ease, and you wont need a closet full of junk

(Which reminds me I need to donate some clothes soon !) -- it's good for you and others!

Hope some of these tips helped for cold weather dressing!

The Holiday Spirit

Merry Christmas everyone!!! ( For those who celebrate! )

Just wanted to share a few photos that I think show the holiday spirit. No matter which holidays you celebrate, no matter what foods you eat, or what movies you watch. This time of year is not just about Rudolph and presents, but the holiday spirit which makes this time of a year, the time to reflect on happiness and giving.

Hope everyone has a very happy holiday season surrounded by your friends and family!!

XOXO

Best wishes to everyone!!!!!!!

Holiday Shopping

Follow me around two of the city's holiday outdoor market's as I search for some last minute gifts!

Bryant Park's Outdoor Market

Union Square's Outdoor Market

Are you all still holiday shopping? Or super late like moi!!