ENGAGED | SANTA BARBARA

I am so excited to announce that I am engaged! This past weekend 12/27-12/29 My now Fiancé and I took a mini getaway trip to Santa Barbara to celebrate our 7th Year Anniversary. It was so romantic he got us a suite at Hyatt Santa Barbara with the Beach view. When we arrived the manager had a sweet surprise, she left a champagne bottle and chocolate covered strawberries. We had reservations at the restaurant within Hyatt (Bistro 1111) and the manager had a cheese cake surprise for us (how sweet of her).

BISTRO 1111

 OUR VIEW FROM THE SUITE

On Saturday, our actual anniversary, we decided to walk down State Street near the pier.  The weather was amazing for being winter time! 

SUNNIES: ZEROUV | JACKET: OBEY | JUMPSUIT: FOREVER 21 | SANDALS: FOREIGN EXCHANGE

For dinner we decided to eat at an Italian Restaurant 

CA'DARIO RISTORANTE

SCARF: COTTON | BODYSUIT: MELROSE | JACKET: OBEY | LEGGINGS: FOREVER 21 | BAG: URBAN OUTFITTERS | HEELS: STEVE MADDEN

After dinner I changed into something more comfortable and we walked down to the beach across the hotel. We were just walking and talking about our relationship and how it was so romantic that he planned our getaway. He then told me that he had one more surprise and he semi kneeled because he didn't want to get his knee dirty with sand hahaha. He asked me "WILL YOU MARRY ME" honestly I am a pretty tough girl that tries not to show any emotion and I just started crying I couldn't say anything. He was waiting for an answer while I was hugging him and crying! Until I told him "YES, PUT THE RING ON ME." hahaha This was more than I could have asked for. In my finace's words "LUCKY SEVEN"

 I AM OBSESSED WITH MY RING 

I AM STANDING ACROSS WHERE HE PROPOSED                          

IPSY | DECEMBER 2013

This months bag is seriously one of my favorites. I normally don't like every single product or the bag itself. I am in love with every single item I received. The total value for this month is $35.18

 I have all the products on.

 One of my favorite makeup bags (I have been a member since the beginning-except the first month)

 Pop Beauty Trio (Smokin Hot)

Andrea Eyelashes (#33) | Julie G nail polish (Frosted Gum Drops)

Be A Bombshell One Stick (Flustered) | NYX Extra Creamy Lipstick (#565)

VERSACE: BRIGHT CRYSTAL PERFUME

I can not believe that I just smelled this perfume! I am in love, this is my new FALL/WINTER scent. I purchased the perfumed Sephora perfume gift set last year, because I was in the search of a new scent and had totally forgot about it. I stopped by a Sephora and smelled all the perfumes that were in the set, and this one was my Favorite. Let's talk about the packaging, it is luxurious and adds a touch of decoration to my room. The scent lingers all day long, which is a must. 

Fragrance Notes: Iced Accord, Yuzu, Pomegranate, Peony, Magnolia, Lotus Flower, Acajou, Vegetal Amber, Musk. 

MY LITTLE PONY AT BUILD.A.BEAR

It was my god daughter's birthday three weeks ago and as a part of her birthday present, I took her to build a bear. I had a coupon ($10 off $30) that was included in the Happy Meal build a bear toy, the store was also having a gift certificate deal, pay $5 for a $10 gift certificate. My god daughter has a twin and he also wanted a build a bear so we took him the following week. I have always wanted a Build A Bear too! I know, I am a little bit old for that so I just had my god daughter make it for me so she would not feel left over, since her twin brother was making one too. I love unicorns and My Little Pony, so this was a perfect match for me!

MEET BETSEY

The coupon expires on May 31, 2014

MY GOD DAUGHTER 

SEPHORA VIB POINTS

I had to return something at Sephora, so I decided to redeem my VIB points. Surprisingly, they still had the Urban Decay set at the Sephora inside JC Penney. I also redeemed 100 points for a Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer, best deal thus far. I own the Milk Chocolate Soleil Bronzer and I love it. 

STARBUCKS- ALICE+OLIVIA

I just recently found out about the Alice and Olivia collaboration with Starbucks. These are the cutest mugs ever, they are so fashionable and chic. I am a huge coffee drinker, so this mug was a must for my collection. I seriously called every Starbucks nearby to ask about these double wall ceramic mugs. Every store was sold out except one that was about 15 miles away, it was worth the drive.

(FOR US MAKEUP LOVERS, IT CAN BE USED AS A BRUSH HOLDER)

URBAN DECAY NAKED 3 (SEPHORA)

My $20 VIB Reward card from Sephora came in the mail today! Merry early XMAS for us!! I went online to see what I could snag up, and noticed that the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette has been released on their website!!!! I was told by an associate yesterday that they would have the palette in on December 12, so I assumed it would be the same for online!! I got the palette for $32!! PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!! I also got free shipping and entered BLITZ as a promo code, which is a free goodie bag! This reward card is considered a gift certificate! So enter any promo code to get free goodies! Also, the nail posh from Nars (Disco Inferno) is back in stock for only $5! I ordered another one!

CLARISONIC replacement brushes $11.99

Best deal thus far, $11.99 for a 2 pack of the clarisonic replacement brushes on Groupon! Normally, this pack is $40! Click on the picture to direct you to the website.