Sunday Best

Wearing //

Olivaceous dress

I.N.C. coat via Macy's, check stores but similar

J.Crew pumps, obsessed with these and these

Michael Kors bag

Nordstrom lariat necklace

Beauty //

Essie nails in Urban Jungle

Mac lipstick in Hot Gossip

Let's get right to it ladies. I felt like a "power bitch/girl boss" in this outfit. Or is it #powerbitch #girlboss? Either way, if I could wear a great coat, black dress, and perfect pumps every day of the week, I think I'd get a lot more done around here, and I think my head would probably get a little bloated. As much as I love being comfortable in jeans and a tee shirt, there's nothing quite like pulling yourself together in something more feminine. When I look sloppy, that tends to affect my productivity and overall attitude. I can't make eye contact with the barista at Starbucks if I look like a human gym locker. It may sound silly to some, but the power of dressing up is real. And for the record, I did get my to-do list completed. I finished my Christmas shopping, we dropped off Nettie at doggy daycare, enjoyed a tasty brunch, and had a nice visit with the in-laws. Not bad for a Sunday. Let's see if I can channel this energy for the rest of the week because it's about to get real. Real crazy. I'm sure you feel it too, so wishing you lots of luck!

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Winter Skin Essentials

Is it Winter yet? No? Not until next week I believe. Well you can tell my skin that because it has been in Winter mode for about a month now and it looks like it might be a rough season (pun intended). As much as I love the cooler temperatures, my skin goes into shock every year and becomes so bitterly dry that I spend a small fortune trying to find the latest and greatest products so I don't look like a withering piece of old fruit. Not only is dry skin bothersome, but it can also be itchy and painful. Not to mention how it ages you! I'm still on the lookout for a great body balm or butter, but I do have some other products that I swear by every Winter. If you suffer from the same problem, maybe these will be worth trying for you as well. I've already done little reviews on most of these products so I'm just refreshing your memories and letting you know that I don't just buy things, blog about them, and move on. I really am very loyal to certain items because they work!

For the undereye area

The best lip balm, really.

Ultra moisturizing hand cream. This came in a pack of three 

Body scrub (scent) from Heaven. I use this every day on my arms and legs. 

Can you tell I love this brand?

This product is new. I bought it in place of my Lush body conditioner because that product isn't easily accessible and this one by Nivea is. I think I prefer the Lush, but only because of the rose scent. Otherwise, this works just as well and leaves my skin much softer than if I didn't add the extra step.

I just bought a new body lotion from Target that I'm going to test, and I also was sent a couple of organic skin products from a Canadian brand. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for reviews on those. Winter skin is serious beauty business! Let me know if you ladies have any recommendations for me! 

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The Grand Tradition Estate

Wearing //

Zara cami, similar

Express jean leggings and cardigan (check stores)

Missoni x Target scarf, similar

Forever 21 flats, similar

Michael Kors bag

Kendra Scott necklace

Beauty //

Lips in Lancome Lip Lover #334

Fallbrook is just a few miles down the freeway from Temecula, but I can count on one hand the number of times I've been there. It's more rural than where I live, filled with greenery, small pubs, beautiful homes, and a pristine estate called the Grand Tradition. It's a popular wedding venue, and now that I've seen it in person, I can absolutely understand the appeal. The gardens are breathtaking, and there's even a heart shaped pond to stroll around. The restaurant has great food, surprisingly reasonably priced. Overall, the grounds scream beauty and I want to go back immediately! It's a hidden gem that everyone in the San Diego area should visit. After being sick last week, it was the perfect way to spend an afternoon. 

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