Stumped for the holidays?

"Happy Holidays everyone!" "I can't believe that it is almost Christmas!"
      Yes, I know these are common phrases you are hearing everyday right about now...
I know most of our spirits may be down currently, but that does not mean that we can't come together and enjoy the best time of the year. I don't know about you, but this time of year use to be one of my favorites... but when "Adulting" started happening it became more stressful than positive. With that being said I know I am not the only one feeling this way, so this year I decided to turn over a new leaf and to create a plan of action. In hopes that this can help some of you feel more at ease. As well as truly help those last minute shoppers get some creative brownie points this year. By nature I am naturally a planner and enjoy being ahead of the game, which also means my gifts are always the best because I truly think them out. Also by doing this, it allows you to really lock down and budget your money correctly. The goal is to NOT shop till you drop.

First things first, you must determine who you are shopping for. By making a list on who you attend to buy for, will make things much easier... next to the name jot down a few characteristics about that person or ideas of items that you think they may like. Set your price range for each person (Rough estimate), this will allow you to be able to calculate and see how much you are actually spending.

Next, be on the hunt for unique items! Nothing is better than a unique gift, much more thoughtful than that last minute gift card. Be on the look out for sales! Yes this means you may be having to deal with Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But not all great deals are going on then. Just do your research.

Check out cool sites like Etsy, and support your small businesses! On there you can find just about anything.
Check out catalogs such as lake Side Collections, which now has an online site to shop as well.
I figured most of us are visual right? So thank you so much for reading through all of this, now here are some pictures of gift ideas.

1. For that handyman you may know, here is an item from (Lakeside Collection: Rolling Work Seat with Built in tool box $85.98)

2. For the kiddos, (Lakeside Collection: Step-to-play Piano Mat $19.98)

3. For her, (Lake Side Collection: Metal Monogram Wine Cork Holder $6.98)

(Now a couple items from the shop Etsy)

One of my Favorite beauty retailers is SEPHORA, so yes some of my xmas gifts come from here. Here are a couple ideas. Another secret is to buy sets and break them up to make your own mini makeup bags.

The coolest part about the Fragrance sampler is that they get to try out the samples, and which ever one if there favorite they can bring in the Voucher and redeem a full size fragrance. They make them for men and women so it makes your life easier and less guessing weather or not they like the fragrance you bought them. 

Alrighty loves, so I know this was a super long post... But I owe it to you for my absence. Please comment down below if you found this helpful, also comment your holiday gift ideas as well! 

XOXO Sedona 

The Rebel Eye!

K Beauty! The New Innovative Trend of 2015

What is 'K Beauty' might you ask? K beauty stands for Korean Beauty. The next big thing and Global buzz of 2015. Korean beauty has been featured at popular retailers such as Sephora as well as known magazine publishers. It is quite simple; look for the products that are gentle, made with natural ingredients and that are innovative. The look to achieve is Porcelain looking skin, with a natural dewy finish. In our heads FLAWLESS is what we see. So don't be afraid to slap on that oil or bazaar products you would have never thought of using before.It has to be working right?

With our busy lives we tend to neglect our skin and put it last. Sometimes we fail to wash off our makeup or we fail to protect with SPF and most importantly we forget to moisturize. Our skin is indeed the largest living organ on our body, it is also the first to come in contact with any surface and any form of lighting. This slowly ages our skin and diminishes that flawless look we want to keep forever. So we wonder how can we change our skin over night? Well the answer is you will notice a difference instantly and sometimes overnight. But the complete change will take time, the natural cell turn over for young skin is 28-30 days versus older skin which is almost double that. It does take time, but the more TIME you invest the better results. Korean Beauty consists of a multi step facial, this will give you the deepest cleanse and the best results.

Step 1: Remove all makeup! Oil cleansers are a great first start. This will remove all the dirt, makeup as well as oil.

Step 2: Exfoliate. This step is optional for daily use and should be done at least 1-2 a week.

Step 3: Cleanse the skin. This will remove all the left over debris left on the face, during this step I like to use my clarisonic to really give me that deep pore cleanse.

Step 4: Use a Toner or Essence. This will help balance the natural pH of the skin, smooth and moisturize while removing oil.

Step 5:  Sheet masks or Mud masks. This will help moisturize and also work as an Essence for the face.

Step 6: Serum. Each serum will help do different things, but majority of them will help lift, brighten and tighten.

Step 7: Eye Cream & Sleeping mask. This will help moisturize and replenish the skin as well as the under eyes while you sleep.

Step 8: Apply SPF. This step is optional before bed, but is a must in the morning!!!

Top 15 Best Products to try!!

1. Tony Moly: Egg Pore Black Head Eraser 
2. Belif: The True Cream Aqua Bomb
3. Too Cool For School: Egg Mousse Foam Cleanser *Personal Favorite*
4. Erborian: Bamboo Waterlock Mask *Personal Favorite*
5. May Coop: Raw Sauce Essence 
6. Laneige: Water Sleeping Mask
7. Zero Purity: Clean it cleanser
8. SK-II: Face Masks
9. AmorePacific: Rejuvenating creme 
10. Erborian: Solid Cleansing Oil
11. Boscia: Sake Bomb *Personal Favorite*
12. Too Cool For School: Egg Cream Mask
13. Dr. Jart+: Water Replenishing Mask 
14. ShiSeido: Eudermine Revitalizing Essence
15. Boscia: Green Tea Mattifying Mask

 

 

Hope you all found this blog post helpful! Please feel free to comment down below if you have any questions. Stay tuned for more posts coming soon. Enjoy!(:

XOXO Sedona