My Favorite Memories From 2015
2015 will go down as an EPIC YEAR! I experienced some of the highest of highs (wedding, I’m looking at you!) and the lowest of lows (ongoing symptoms from a virus that took over my life back in May). There was a lot of joy, there were a lot of tears, and there were what felt like an overabundance of lessons to be learned. I think I will look back on this year as one that really pushed me into a period of immense personal growth in preparation for a monumental 2016. While the entire year was incredibly eventful, there are five memories that really stick out…
AC/DC Weekend One of Coachella
I went to dozens of shows and festivals this year and saw some truly mind blowing performances in 2015, but nothing quite compares to AC/DC completely bringing it Weekend One of Coachella. I have never seen any one individual, let alone an entire band, perform with the amount of energy, enthusiasm and passion those aging rockers did. I really can’t imagine anyone ever being able to top it…and I’m not even a die hard AC/DC fan! From Brian Johnson hitting EVERY.SINGLE.NOTE like he was thirty years younger to Angus Young literally tearing his knees to bloody shreds by sliding across the stage, it was a show to beat all shows. It was one of those times where your body just tingles because you know you are witnessing something close to magic.
Handmade Gifts from BRIKA
It’s no secret that I love coming up with unique presents for my loved ones. I have shared several examples of these in the past two weeks on my posts about giving gifts that give back and making DIY candles and body scrubs. I just love to find something that is a little different than everything else under the tree. That is why I am especially excited to share one last gift giving option with you today.
All of the below adorable finds come from an online retailer called BRIKA. BRIKA was founded by two passionate and skilled businesswomen who joined forces with the goal in mind of helping those around them lead beautiful, well-crafted lives. Each item offered through BRIKA has been handmade by a talented maker, artisan or designer whose skills are highlighted and celebrated on BRIKA’s comprehensive website. Think an online craft fair that only has the best of the best wares from the best of the best makers. You won’t find any of the tacky or junky stuff you normally associate with craft fairs. These items are pure works of art.
I have compiled some of my favorite BRIKA finds for the holiday season below. I tried to include a little something for everyone…for girlfriends, for the hostess with the mostess, for boyfriends, for the home, and for little ones. I hope you enjoy my picks and check out BRIKA’s offerings to find all kinds of ways to pretty up your lives!
Gifts Under $20
New Year’s Eve Beauty
I have historically been one to stick to fairly simple and classic hair and makeup looks. It is coming as a surprise that as I get older I’m finding myself increasingly interested in experimenting with my look and learning new tips and tricks. I’m ready to mix things up a bit! That is why I am especially loving these four New Year’s Eve beauty and hair picks; they are the complete opposite of what I would normally be inclined to wear. I want to push the boundaries of my comfort zone in 2016 and there is no better time to start than the second the clock strikes midnight on January 1.
Top New Year’s Eve Beauty Picks
This is such a fresh and relatively easy to duplicate look – bronzed skin, flushed cheeks, lashes for days and a barely-there nude lip.
New Year’s Eve Outfits with REVOLVE Clothing
I’m finding it impossible to believe that we will be ringing in 2016 in a little over two and a half weeks. Where has this year gone? It feels as if somebody pressed the fast forward button last January and forgot to hit play to slow things down to a normal speed again. I was JUST deciding what to wear for New Year’s Eve 2015 and it’s already time to do it again? Yikes.
Fortunately for me, my trusty friends at REVOLVE Clothing are making that challenge much less daunting and have hundreds upon hundreds of gorgeous New Year’s Eve outfit options to choose from. It was next to impossible to narrow it down to my favorite twelve outfits but I finally did it and am sharing my top dress picks with you today.
For a New Year’s Eve Cocktail Party
