Monday, November 18, 2013

Winter Beauty Essentials



Now that it's getting nippier outside, I thought I would share with you all my Winter Beauty Essentials although it technically won't be winter for about another month.

Victoria's Secret Pink Warm & Cozy Supersoft Body Lotion: In the winter my body craves moisture! After I get out of the shower, I love to lather my legs & arms with a creamy moisturizer. I love this scent of Victoria's Secret Pink Body Lotion in the winter because it smells exactly how it's called: warm and cozy. And who doesn't want to smell warm and cozy when it's windy and freezing outside?

L'oreal Infallible Lipstick in Bold Bordeaux: Around this time of year is when it feels right to wear darker lips again. This lip color is the perfect shade, not too light but not too dark. The best part is that it is super buildable--you could definitely go a lighter berry shade for day, and add another layer for a more plum shade at night.

Aquaphor: Aquaphor is definitely at the top of my Winter Beauty Essentials list. While some people swear by Vaseline, I've got to say it just doesn't do it for me. I feel like my lips suck it right in and they never feel properly moisturized for more than twenty minutes. I'm also not really a fan of the way it is packaged in little tubs. Instead of dipping my fingers in a tub of Vaseline all the time, I much prefer a nice and neat tube of Aquaphor. Aquaphor seriously works wonders! A little bit goes a long way, so a tube of this will last you forever. I love to pat some on my lips right before bed, so that when I wake up in the morning my lips feel soft and smooth. In the winter everyone starts to get colds more often, and this is also great for relieving a red and irritated nose. I rub a little bit of this around it before bed and it feels so much better when I wake up.

Dark Colored Nail Polish: I love a darker manicure in the winter, and these two colors are definitely my top picks at the moment. Yes, I've jumped on board the craze that is Essie's After School Boy Blazer and I'm wearing it on my nails right now. It's the perfect dark blue/black shade and is a universally flattering color. The second color I picked out is a dark burgundy color, which I feel is definitely a winter essential. This one is from Lord & Taylor's winter collection of mini nail polishes.

What are your top beauty picks for winter? 

27 comments:

  1. The lipstick colour is so nice for this time of year!

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    1. Thanks! I think it's such a pretty winter shade :)

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  2. OMG I feel like you and I have SOO much in common! I love VS body splashes and lotion and have been using 'Warm and Cosy' like crazy! I also love dark nail colours for fall and candles are the best thing ever.
    Great Post!

    xoxo
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  3. Great picks! I love the warm & cozy scent too! New follower :)

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    1. So glad you like my blog enough to follow! Just checked out yours and I loved it, you have a new follower too :)

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  4. im totally on board with the dark nail polish! and i have been easing myself into the lipstick game. I HAVE GOT to get myself some of that warm & cozy so my hubs will want to snuggle up!

    xo staci

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  5. Hmm, I must find out what warm and cozy smells like!

    xo, Liz
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    1. It smells deeeelicious (sorry I'm horrible at describing scents)...

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  6. that lotion is so cute. I definitely love dark nail polishes in winter, navy is my fave. x

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  7. Great ideas and photos!

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  8. I really want to try the victorias secret lotion now! It sounds perfect for a cozy day in :D

    xoxo

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  9. That big pump of hand cream looks promising xx

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  10. Nice photos Caroline, also they are warm and cozy!:)
    I love purple and navy blue manicure in winter and I have to try this VS body lotion!

    xxMonica
    sunstreetmonidesign.blogspot.com

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  11. Love that body lotion!!

    xo,
    Madison Martine
    http://madisonmartine.blogspot.com

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  12. Love these photos! And that blanket looks so cosy!

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