1. The lob

So, quite much the very best haircut ever! I saw somebody with it on Instagram someday last summertime as well as understood I had to try it. It’s basically an a-line shape, somewhat shorter in the back as well as longer in the front. great method to go shorter with your ‘do without having to go full-on short, if that makes any type of sense. You get the feeling of having short hair without actually…you know, having to chop off most of your hair.

2. Oribe dry Texturizing Spray

BAH! perfection in a bottle, however why does it have to be so costly ($21.50 for a little 2.2-oz. bottle)?

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You can utilize it as a dry shampoo, to lift your roots, to add volume, or just as a light hold hairspray.

Really, the only thing it doesn’t do is address the meaning of life.

OK, well, I’m exaggerating…a little.

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WARNING: addiction ahead! Oribe dry Texturizing Spray is $21.50 for a 2.2-oz. purse-size bottle.
3. HomeGoods

Just take my money already. This store… It’s house embellishing nirvana. every time I go is a treasure hunt. I never understand what I’m gonna find.

(A trick squirrel told me that you have to go on the specific days when they get their shipments in, so ask an partner at your regional store.)

Anything as well as whatever you can picture for your house/apartment/igloo/condo — they most likely bring it, at a steeply discounted price.

It is SO fun. every time you go you’ll discover adorable stuff.

4. The MAC Brooke Shields Gravitas Palette

I can’t keep in mind the last time I freaked out this totally over a MAC combination with so many remarkable MAC neutrals, as well as it FLEW off the shelves. even at $85, it was a major, legendary MAC moment as well as well worth the price.

5. Laura Mercier perfect Fluide Foundation

For me this is the. Best. foundation available right now. basically a Hogwarts-caliber makeup miracle, as well as I like it so much that I would have a full-on breakdown if Laura discontinued it.

Please, Laura, don’t! I would instantly go into emergency stock mode as well as crawl to the ends of the earth for it. It’s THAT serious.

It covers everything, mellows out my pores, as well as it doesn’t feel heavy at all.

Beside a MAC Lipstick for scale…
6. The Avocado Egg Rolls at the Cheesecake Factory

On the one hand, I’m pleased I found these, since eating them is what I picture strolling with the pearly gates to heaven would feel like… Sublime, ethereal, surreal.

But I almost desire I hadn’t found them since they’re likewise a billion calories! I’m serious. You most likely just increased a gown size looking at this picture.

7. The Guerlain night at the Opera holiday Collection

There was so much radiant goodness in this collection that my eyes are rolling back in my head as I type this.

Ahh… Oh, yeah.

The Meteorites Perles d’Etoiles Illuminating Pearls as well as the Petrouchka combination for Eyes as well as Cheeks — both super expensive, however pure perfection on every level.

The 10-piece restricted edition Guerlain night at the Opera Collection
8. Chanel new Moon cream shadow

Sparkly! new Moon is one of those weirdly wonderful colors that only Chanel might do this good. It’s a glittery copper with vibrant sparkles, as well as I should’ve grabbed a second one when I had the chance, sigh….

9. The Progressive Wedge & Pop apple slicer doohickey

One of the (many) things I got at HomeGoods this year. It’s just this thingamabob that cores your apples for you, all nice as well as neat.

Yeah, it’s type of useless, since you might likewise utilize a knife, however I like it. as well as I utilize it daily.

10. Gamma Ray computer Glasses!

Yet one more thing I utilize daily. El Hub got me these one nice, random day to assist my eyes, which ache sometimes from hours as well as hours of staring at the computer screen.

The only thing is that the lenses are always getting smudges on them, so I’m cleaning them actually all the time long.

But they definitely assist my eyes.

11. Kate Spade Studs

I will permanently keep in mind 2014 as The Year of My Kate Spade Studs ($38). I started using them earlier this year, as well as they’ve quite much ended up being the only earrings I want to wear.

I’ve always believed of myself as a huge earrings gal, however right now I’m truly into simple studs. as well as I totally blame Kate Spade as well as her comfortable, adorable studs that look a great deal more costly than they truly are (these are only $38!).

They’re likewise offered in different colors, go with virtually everything, as well as when I wear them, I don’t have to concern about Tabs swatting at huge ol’ dangly hoops.

12. The MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection

So, being a water infant as well as all…I was totally enthralled by this collection’s aquatic theme.

The release was all about the MAC In additional dimension formula, as well as the bronzers? SWOON.

Serious competitor for my preferred MAC collection of 2014.

The MAC Alluring Aquatic Collection

13. Flats

In my heart, I will always be a high-heeled hell-raiser, however I’m going with a hardcore flat phase.

I got a great deal of flat shoes this year, potentially more than any type of other year in my life.

My favorites: these Matisse Quilted Booties as well as Sam Edelman Johanna Over-the-Knee Suede Boots. And, of course, my feline Vans.

Yay for flats!

14. child of Smoke as well as Bone, by Laini Taylor

I checked out a great deal of young adult fiction this year (it’s my preferred genre), as well as this book represents the pinnacle of the classification for me.

I’ve checked out it four times already!

15. Dior Bar nail Polish

Bar survived a grueling four-hour kayaking trip on Lake Tahoe last summertime without suffering a single chip.

LOVE that trick shimmer…

Wearing two coats of Dior Bar
16. The Nike Women’s Half

This was the very best running experience of my life, as well as if you ever have the chance to take part in this race, just DO IT.

A scenic course, high energy, well-organized as well as hello! — firemen as well as Tiffany pendants at the surface line.

Just crossed the surface line… now lemme take a selfie!
17. The Bang candy Company

Discovered these caramels on a work trip last spring to Nashville to interview Hayden Panettiere (very down to earth as well as thoughtful).

I would go back all the method back to Nashville just for these candies. OMG! So freaking good.

18. Eylure London lashes

Super comfy, super economical (drugstore, baby!) as well as offered in many styles.

My favorites are the No. 117s.

(Note to self: stock up on these next time you go to Ulta.)

The Eylure structure No. 117 lashes
19. Jetoy Choo Choo cats

Now that I understand of the existence of the Jetoy Choo Choo cats, my life is complete.

20. Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off

GAH! This song.

Every time I hear it I want to get up as well as dance. *jazz hands!*

The video is fun too.

21. Thanksgiving Crab, as well as Safeway’s Pecan Pies

Um…I may/may not have eaten an entire pecan pie by myself last Thanksgiving.

None of the other store-bought pecan pies I’ve tried can touch it. Safeway has pecan pies on lock.

And somewhat related, why didn’t I believe of this sooner? Crab instead of turkey on Thanksgiving was a straight-up revelation.

It was likewise surprisingly great with gravy as well as mashed potatoes (and tons of butter, of course).

22. The Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadows

Chanel’s new easy-to-wear, long-lasting baked eyeshadow quads are available in great deals of gorgeous color combinations. Love.

Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eyeshadows in Tissé Vendôme, Tissé Vénitien, Tissé Poésie, Tissé Rivoli, Tissé Mademoiselle as well as Tissé Poésie
23. This blank nyc faux leather Jacket

Found this jacket in black on sale last year, as well as I wear everything the time.

It was one of my most liked as well as used pieces of garments in 2014. It’s got a casual, awesome woman vibe that I truly like.

24. This quote I discovered on a piece of paper on the ground at a bus stop by my house…

It was right there on the grass in front of me at a bus stop, as well as I’m guessing it was someone’s bookmark.

I truly needed a pick-me-up the day I discovered it, too. now I keep it on my desk as well as checked out it whenever I requirement a bit encouragement.

I still question about the original owner as well as what they were feeling when they composed it down.

To the person who left this wonderful quote at that bus stop that afternoon, say thanks to you.

Be bold, you intrepid soul

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Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

P.S. Onward to 2015!