2014/12-25 What I Got for Christmas

Hello All,

Long time no blog. I apologize as life has been hectic. But the good news is that I'm back with a What I Got for Christmas post.

Please note this blog post's intention was not intended for bragging. More for sharing what items I received as an inspiration to others and also to introduce and reviews the products. I am not being paid by the manufacturers, everything was purchased with my own money and/or was gifted by friends and family.

Not in any particular order but placed in groups:

First up is food & beverage. I received a bottle of Fat Tug IPA,

Starbucks Christmas Blend Coffee Beans,

Adorable Animal shaped Macarons

 & Chocolate Covered Fruit.

 Also a lovely Owl mug from Starbucks.

 I was also gifted two gift cards to Tim Horton's,

I gotta have my Joe! As well as my favorite STASH Double Bergamot Earl Grey Tea.

2) Fashion & Accessories. I was gifted a Fossil watch that I have wanted for some time now. I was super stoked when I opened the present. Thank you, it was very generous of the gifter.

I also purchased an Art Deco diamond ring for myself, as it has been a long year.I also received a pair of black Chelsea boots that are so gorgeous and comfortable to wear.

Also, a nice long sleeve retro Roots shirt in maroon/grey; super cute & old school with the beaver logo on it.

I can't find the correct photograph of the shirt. But it's like this one except the sleeves are maroon and the body is a medium grey.

I bought myself a black cable knit touque for the winter season.

My BFF also got me a pair of pink Argyle knee high socks from the Gap, she's keeping up with tradition I see. I received a pair of Argyle trouser socks from the Gap a couple years ago. I still have them. I'm excited to put on the pair of pyramid stud earrings from the brand nOir, they are so pretty.

3) Beauty & Fragrance. I went a little overboard with "self gifting" this year and also my BFF was very generous with her gifts too. Thank you ❤. I received a baked eye shadow palette from the Sephora Moonshadow collection in In the Tropics; it has beautiful shades of gold, green, peach, plums & deep purples.

 I bought myself 3 perfumes  but I must say I had to have them! First one is the Bvlgari Rose Essentielle,

 then it was the Zara Nuit

 and a solid jasmine perfume from Song of India by R. Expo India.

4) Gadgets & Tidbits. I really wanted to get back into a fitness routine. So I decided on getting a fitness tracker/pedometer of some sort. I got a Fitbit Flex and I'm loving it. I track my calorie intake, water consumption, it's got a pedometer and it even tracks my sleep pattern. Must I say it has a silent alarm? Come on now, what's not to love here? ❤

 Lately in the winter months my office has been very dry, so I bought a mini desk top humidifier that has a USB plug for myself. I think it works great. My skin feel less chapped.

5) Fitness & Gear. I bought myself a few things to get back into the fitness routine. A yoga block from Balance Collection,

Marika Resistance Tube

& a Balance disc.

I'm guessing my Fitbit Flex also falls into this category.

Let me know what you got for Christmas in the comments below. Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year's.

Cheers,
Vivian

What I Got For Christmas: Part 2

Although this package from my BFF did arrive before Christmas. I didn't have time to make it to my post office to pick it up.

But I rushed to the post office after work today, finally it is in my possession. Yay!

My BFF, I call her Laysa. I've been calling her that since 1997. Her real name will remain anonymous. We love gifting our own favourites to one another. We love humour ♥

This year Laysa sent me a box load of KITTENS. Grey ones and Orange ones. Just joking! Look at the pictures and you will see what I mean.

List of Gifts...

2 CD - May 2013 San Francisco Trip. Laysa and I walked, cabbed, bused all around town. Here is the evidence that we were there :)

1 CD - New Tunes from Arcade Fire, A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, Daft Punk, Drake, Fitz & The Tantrums (yes I have tantrums lol), Justice, Kendrik Lamar & Kings of Leon.

Seche Vite - dry fast top coat. I heard a lot of good things about this top coat from YouTube. Can't wait to try it.

I've been wanting to try this for ages. It's been so talked about on YT.

Ghirardelli chocolate squares - Peppermint Bark. Awww I remember we were looking for this in the Ghirardelli factory and store. No luck in the summer.

Laysa found 'em. Well we tried to find them in the off season of Summer.

Vero Moda - A gold chevron sparkly top, just in time for New Years yay! I love this brand and have bought this brand for Laysa for years.

Here's the fierce gold chevron tee Laysa got me. I love it! It's not too sparkly so I can still wear it to work :)

I also received a gluten free bible from Laysa. A cookbook I already own, but to my surprise the recipes are different. Too funny :)

Laysa got my GF Bible a friend :) And the recipes are different! YAY!

Thank you thank you thank you

I love it all! I miss my BFF!

Hope you all liked what Laysa gave me for Christmas. Was Santa good to you this year? 

Tell me what was your favourite Christmas present this year in the comments below. You'll be entered into a draw for a Soap & Glory Body Butter.

Also listed a few Balea masks from my stocking.

Some stocking stuffers from Beau.

Happy Holidays♡♥♡

Love at First Sight :) Awww I used to collect those fuzzy reindeer stickers in grade school.

Kitty cats :)

Love the personal messages with each present.

What I got for Christmas: Part 1

Hello All,

I'm back with a gifts from Santa part 1 post. Some gifts are a little late as I couldn't get to the post office in time.

I am doing this post due to it's popularity on the internet, this is not because of a bragging matter.

Disclaimer: all these items were purchased with my own money and/or gifted by friends and loved ones.

| Bath & Body |

Soap & Glory Body Butter Trio

Soap & Glory Beginner's Set with Self Righteous Butter, Scrub of your Life & Clean on Me

Burberry Tender Body Milk

Estee Lauder Modern Muse Eau de Parfum

Spa Utopia Gift Certificate

Sonia Kashiuk Red Promisia Crème Body Wash

| Edibles |

Lifesaver Gummies

Starburst Minis

BBQ Corn nuts

Purdy's Smoothies

Tetley Honey Lemon Ginseng Green Tea

Arizona Green Tea

Purdy's Haystacks

Altoids Cinnamon mints

| Wearables |

Heart pendant necklace

Fluffy White Sweater

Marled grey jogging pants

Snowman PJ's

Slipper boots

Polka dot Jeans

Boot socks ×3

| Skin & Beauty |

Giovanni D:tox Purifying Facial Cleanser

Jordana's twist and shine moisturizing balm stain in 04 Candied Coral

Jordana's twist and shine moisturizing balm stain in 03 Tropical Frenzy

Balea Face Masks

Essence nail polish in 105 Party Princess

| Readables |

The Greek Myths by Stephen P Kershaw

Grace Hammer by Sara Stockbridge

You can find Part Two of What I got for Christmas at the link below:

http://maydaydesigns.blogspot.ca/2013/12/what-i-got-for-christmas-part-deux.html

Beauty & Fashion: What I Got for Christmas Part Uno

Last month in November I was in Toronto visiting my family and friends. We had an early Christmas gift exchange. But what I really loved about Christmas this year is that I got to spend time with my family and friends. Something I enjoy the most is good company. 

Here are somethings that I received for Christmas this year:

J.Crew Pink Studs (Left)

Twinings Assorted Tea Selection

Starbucks Rodarte Mug

NARS hearts Vancouver Collection

J. Crew Pink Bangle

NARS hearts Vancouver Collection

NARS hearts Vancouver Makeup Bag

NARS hearts Vancouver Nail Polish in Saratoga

NARS hearts Vancouver Larger Than Life Lengthening Mascara

NARS hearts Vancouver Lipstick in Dolce Vita

NARS hearts Vancouver Blush in Orgasm

Burton Snowboard Jacket

Nike Dri Fit Workout Shirt

Forever Living Bee Propolis Cream

Lindt Lindor White Chocolate Truffles Mmmm Mmmm Goodness from my BFF