Hello all.

I just thought I'd write a quick post this Thanksgiving. The holiday season is a bombardment of happy families and large gatherings. The holiday season tells us that if you don't participate in these large gatherings or are close with your family that you're doing it wrong.

This post is for the people who may be spending the holidays by themselves, by choice or by default. This post is for the people who may be eating a Turkey sandwich in their room watching the Friendsgiving marathon on TBS. This post is for the people who don't have to set the table with fancy settings, or squeeze in additional chairs. This is for the people who spend the day as any other. This post is for you.

The holidays can be difficult. Sometimes it's good in theory but falls short in actual execution, and you can't avoid that execution because it's a national holiday. Sometimes the build up to the day is better than the day itself.

You are not alone. Your holiday is just as valid as anyone else's. Your feelings about the holiday are valid.

So here I am today, wishing you a happy Thanksgiving and a happy holiday season, however you may celebrate it.

- K

- K

Hello my fellow interweb-ians! I'm so sorry I haven't posted in the longest time. I slipped into a serious rut after graduation (but that's a story for another time). I just needed to get used to my new normal and adjust. It took some doing, but I'm finally feeling like myself again! Woohoo!

My obsession with makeup and Sephora has increased exponentially this year. So needless to say, I recently bought myself a few treats from Sephora. I thought I'd share in case you know some makeup obsessed friend/family member who you're looking to get a Christmas present for (because we all know that time of year is here), or if you want to treat yo-self.

My shopping cart on this virtual trip consisted of:
Nars Steven Klein Collaboration One Shocking Moment Palette
L'Occitane Hand Cream Delights
Too Cool For School Dinoplatz Dear Brachiosaurus Blotting Paper
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Pencil

I could not resist the cheek palette by Nars and Steven Klein. It was just too gorgeous to pass up, and I've been looking for new blushers lately. It comes with four blushers, a highlight, a contour, and a bronzer of the laguna variety. I honestly think this is going to be a go to product that I will reach for over and over again.

I'm such a sucker for hand creams, especially around this time of year when the weather gets cold and our skin begins to suffer that most dreaded dryness. I've never used a L'Occitane product but I've heard nothing but good things. I figured I'd take a break from my usual Soap and Glory Hand Food and try something new.

I haven't used blotting paper in years quite frankly. But I saw this Too Cool For School product and the packaging drew me in. I'm a sucker for gimmicks and marketing and aesthetics. I had never seen a blotting paper in a plastic case before. And not only that but it has a mirror! A MIRROR! I've been using this quite regularly and honestly I love it. It's perfect for a handbag. All I can remember from the blotting sheets I used as a teenager was when the cardboard packaging would get tossed around in my bag and turn to rubbish.

I decided to invest in the Urban Decay Lip Pencil quite reluctantly. I've heard great things about this product and I tend to have trouble matching a lip liner to my lipstick, so begrudgingly I shelled out the money for this lip pencil. I shouldn't be so shocked as the palette was more expensive but it's also larger, more tangible. I have yet to use it with my lipstick but I swatched it as soon as I got it and it glides on so smooth it's ridiculous. I'm hoping this product lives up to it's 24/7 name as well.

What are your ideas for Christmas gifts for loved ones (or for yourself)? Do you like trying new products? Leave some recommendations for me in the comments below! I'd love to hear from you! Until next time...