Favorite Things

{Book pillow, Elizabeth Mott black glitter eyeliner, bookmark by Kayly, 

NYX butter lip balm in Pafait, Wet n' Wild Nutty eye shadow, owl ring, 

Anthropologie belt {similar} & Horrorstör by Grady Hendix}

♥ Kayly of My Open Sketchbook (she did a Books & Looks post) had a Christmas card swap this month! Not only did she send me a lovely card, she also sent this amazing Hermione bookmark that I am completely obsessed with! Thank you, Kayly!

♥ How awesome is this book pillow?! Answer: So awesome! I had to have the Alice Adventures in Wonderland one because I love the story and my mom's name is Alice. 

♥ That Elizabeth Mott adds just a touch of glitter to my eye makeup, and I was really excited to get that NYX butter lip balm in this month's Ipsy bag. I read Horrostör by Grady Hendix and loved it! I'm not usually into horror, but this wasn't super scary. It was just freaky enough to freak me out when I read it at night in bed. Have you read it?

A few fun links:

♥ How to bring the holidays to your blog!

♥ A fantastic article on beauty during World War II.

♥ I absolutely adore this post on loving fanfiction. I heart fanfiction too!

♥ This junk food wishlist is the best!

♥ Yum: This rosemary green tea milk!

♥ OMG these photo soaps are hilarious!

♥ I have definitely used post-it notes as bookmarks! Love this!

♥ Martie puts together the best gift guides!

♥ I would vote for Charlotte Steggz!

♥ Naomi creates the best minimalist art.

♥ Check out my sponsor spotlight on Bookworms in Dresses.

♥ I loved The College Prepster's answer to "Aren't you cold?" -- I also only take outfit pictures once a week for 20 to 30 minutes, so sometimes I'm really cold (in winter) and sometimes really hot (in summer), but it's really not that bad.

♥ The book Perdita by Hilary Scharper sounds super intriguing. Here's the premise:

On assignment to interview the oldest people on the planet, historian Garth Hellyer meets Marged Brice, a spirited woman who claims to be 134 years old. Upon their first meeting, Marged insists that she is ready to die, but the mysterious Perdita is keeping her alive. She entrusts Garth with her diary, which connects him to the early 1900s and to Perdita, a supernatural presence who gives the gift of love.

♥ Sponsor love:

• Zuri Zuri by Flora is having a $50 giveaway on my blog! Plus I'm loving this pretty floral top. 
• Simply Chic's stamped initial necklace is perfect! Get this holiday special Swarovski crystal necklace now! (Use the code  SHIPFREE for free shipping until Jan. 1st.)
• Bookworms in Dresses wrote about the artistic struggle. If you're thinking about getting a Kawaii Box subscription, read Jess' review. 

♥ Swap friends: The Ashley Marie Blog, It's Emma Elise, The Noire Menagerie, Ruffled Paper, My Open Sketcbook, Starry Eyes + Coffee Cups, My Life as a Teacup & Novel Style.

♥ Fashion loves: fun tights, open gray cardigan, cozy slippers, cable knit sweater, sparkly necklace, pretty blouse, plaid infinity scarf, novel clutch, and studded faux-leather weekender. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

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