Beauty Must-Haves & Stocking Stuffers

1. Not Your Mother's Dry Shampoo // 2. Batiste Dry Shampoo // 3. Dry Bar Hold Me Hair Clips

4. C.O Bigelow Rose Salve // 5. Clarisonic Mia2 // 6. NARS Ita Brush

7. Beauty Blender Sponge/Stand // 8. GLAMboxes GlamPetite // 9. MAC Brush Cleaner

10. Butter London VIP Set // 11. Sigma Spa Brush Cleaner // 12. BareMinerals Wonders' Set

13. Kiehl's Lip Balm

I'm always on the hunt for new beauty essentials. but during this time of the year, I am looking for things that would fit perfectly into a stocking! 

The GlamBox which is pictured in the middle is definitely a luxury item, but if you saw my post earlier this week about my pretty new vanity setup, you'll see that I got an awesome dupe of this acrylic makeup holder for a fraction of the price! How cute would it be to give one of these GlamBoxes as gift, then fill a stocking with pretty little things to go inside of it! Love it! 

If there are any gift guides in particular that you would like to see on MsCourtneyLeighB, please Email me and I'd be happy to help you out!

Lots of love from Boston
xx

Gifts Under $30

BP Leopard Scarf  // Bauble Bar Ring // Ban.do Back Up Battery //  Kate Spade Tumbler 

Hunter Shearing Insoles // Lilly Pultizer Key Chain // J.Crew Sleep Mask 

Hunter Boot Shine Sponge // Tory Burch Mini Duo // Bag All Charger Bag 

Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge // Dawlens Bev2Go //  Design Darling Tissue Box

When it comes to gift guides, I always end up loving EVERYTHING, but then I click on the link and see the price tag and have a sad sigh at my desk. Lucky for you sweethearts, all of these PERFECT gift items are under $30! Happy shopping!

xx
Love from Boston,
Courtney 

My Glam Station

A couple months ago I decided that my makeup table needed a little face lift. I went back and forth on whether or not I wanted to start completely fresh and buy all new stuff. or if I should shop around, see what else is out there, and decide exactly what it is that I'm looking for.

The vanity pictured is one that I have had for about four years now, and although is it simple, it has yet to let me down. One thing I love about it (besides the price tag) is how light it is. It makes for an easier time moving in and out of apartments and for when I want to clean (cause that happens about one a year) and want to be able to move it and get behind it. I didn't like the stool that came with it, so I found a fabulous chair from HomeGoods to replace it. Target has tons of similar chairs like the one I have!

I have had my eye on a GlamBox for a long time, and after a LOT of research and bopping around my local Marshalls and HomeGoods, I found an INCREDIBLE dupe, for more than half the price! The original GlamBox Petite goes for about $199. I found this look alike to store all my makeup, compacts, lotions and brushes for $60 at HomeGoods. Although it is not online, here is a very similar version, with a lower price tag like the one I got!

Next to my vanity I have a small stool that I use for a bunch of different things. Sometimes it is a mini bedside table, sometimes I put my drink or my iPhone to charge while I'm doing my makeup so they're out of the way, and sometimes it is a place for someone else to sit if I'm doing their hair or makeup. This stool looks identical to one I saw on One Kings Lane, but lucky for me, I have a crafty Aunt who made me a dupe! 

Inspirational Artwork: HomeGoods (other options here and here)

Makeup Mirror: Conair 

Perfume Tray: Kohls (other options here , here and here)

Mirrored Dresser: HomeGoods (other options here and here)

If you have any other questions about anything pictured, don't hesitate to reach out to me! Thanks a bunch for stopping by!

xx

Pretty Pink Things

1. LUNA Foreo //  2. Ray Ban Aviators // 3. Lilly Pulitzer iPhone Case // 4. NARS Lipstick  

5. Tory Burch MakeUp Bag // 6. GiGi New York Catchall // 7. Tuckernuck Monogrammed Satchel 

8. Beauty Blender Makeup Sponge // 9. Lilly Pulitzer Scarf // 10. J.Crew Suede Flats // 11. Smashbox Lip Set  12. Tory Burch Fitbit Wrap Bracelet // 13. Barrington St. Anne Tote

Hello my loves! 

Here is some fun girly inspiration for ya! All these pink beauties would make fabulous gifts for any preppy gal in your life! 

xx

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J.Crew Shoe Guide

Boots

Left // Right

Booties

Left // Right

Pumps

Left // Right

Flats

Left // Right

Unique Shoes

Left // Right 

Slippers

Left // Right 

Well hello there, lovelies! So SO sorry for the hiatus, things have been crazy over here with the new job, but not to fear, I'm back just in time for the holidays! Lots of outfit ideas, wish lists and monogrammed EVERYTHING coming your way in the next few weeks!  

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J.Crew has always been a favorite of mine, but in recent months they have significantly stepped up their shoe game. I mean, how adorable are all of these shoes, especially the textured, sparkled and funkier looking pairs! I'm seriously swooning over everything! 

One thing I love about J.Crew is their "personal shopper" service which is free to all card members. I go to my local store all the time and get assistance when it comes to picking out new pieces and deciding what would best work in my wardrobe.

Currently J.Crew is offering a promotion of 25% your purchase (that includes almost every pair of the shoes listed above!) with code NEWNEW as well as 30% off for cardmembers with code CARDSONLY 

You can sign up for a J.Crew card here. Trust me, it is worth it! 

A big shout out to SANTA on this post, because I seriously would love any of these adorable items under the tree!! :)

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Mother's Day 2015

Every year when Mother's Day comes around I always have the same thought. 

I tell myself that this year "I'm going to get my mom something REALLY great." While I always give it plenty of thought, plan ahead, shop around, and do my best to choose something she will like, I always feel like it isn't quite enough. My mom does SO much for not only me, but also for my other five siblings, and I just want her to know how truly loved and appreciated she is. 

This year I plan to get my mom a few fun goodies (no mom, they will not be posted on here, that would spoil the fun), but I also plan to tell her just how important she really is to me. Sometimes we forget the value of "speaking your mind." There are many sayings about this, but one of my favorites is to "tell the people you  love that you love them." We can never do this "too much." This Mother's Day give thanks, be grateful, and show your love to your special lady in your life!

1. Scout Bags // 2. Kendra Scott Beauty Bag // 3. Tory Burch Perfume // 4. UGG Slippers // 5. Candle // 

6. Kate Spade Watch // 7. Michael Kors Crossbody // 8. Kate Spade "Mom" Necklace // 

9. Michael Design Works // 10. Gap Scarf  // 11. Kate Spade Vase

Happy Mother's Day to all the INCREDIBLE moms out there! 

xx 

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2015 OOTD roundup!

So yes, the blog has been slacking, but I have a good reason!

I started a new job position within my company, so I have been transitioning and training into my new role for the past couple of weeks. 

SO, because it has been a WHILE, I decided to do a major OOTD roundup of all my favorite looks since beginning 2015!

Some of the items are either old or out of stock, but I did my best to find similar looks and link other favorites of mine! If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask!

Look ONE

Top: Old Navy // Vest: J.Crew // Scarf: GAP // Jeans: J.Crew // Flats: Tieks

Look TWO

Sweater: J.Crew (similar) // Scarf: J.Crew (similar)  // Jeans: J,Crew // Boots: Vince Camuto 

Look THREE

Sweater: Old Navy (I'm wearing an XL) // Scarf: SheInside // Jeans: 7 for all mankind // Flats: Tieks

Look ONE

Dress: Target (similar) // Heels: BCBGeneration

Look TWO

Sweater: J.Crew // Pants: J.Crew // Flats: Tory Burch

Look Three

Dress: LOFT (loving this) // Booties: Nine West (SO comfy!)

Look ONE

Top: Marshalls  // Silk Blazer: Lauren Conrad (similar) // Pants: J.Crew // Flats: Tieks

Look TWO

Top: Old Navy // Skirt: LOFT // Boots: Steve Madden

Look THREE

Dress: J.Crew Factory // Boots: Vince Camuto 

Look ONE

Sweatshirt: GAP (similar) // Scarf: Steve Madden (similar) // Jeans: J,Crew // Flats: Tieks

Look TWO

Top: J.Crew // Pants: Old Navy // Shoes: BCBGeneration (similar) // Watch: Michael Kors

Look THREE

Top: old  // Jeans: AG // Heels: BCBGeneration // Necklace: Three Hip Chicks

Look FOUR

Dress: Old Navy // Scarf: Old Navy (sold out online- similar) // Flats: Tory Burch (similar)

Look FIVE

Dress: J.Crew Factory-old (loving this) // Sweater: LOFT // Shoes: BCBGeneration (similar) 

Look SIX

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer // Scarf: Lilly Pulitzer (similar) // Flats: J.Crew // Watch: Michael Kors

Look ONE

Top: Old (love this) // Pants: Old Navy // Flats: Steve Madden

Look TWO

Top: Marshalls // Jeans:  Joe's Jeans // Sandals: Tory Burch

Look THREE

Top: Bailey 44 (similar) // Pants: LOFT // Shoes: Ann Taylor (in grey) 

Look FOUR

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer (another fun one) // Sandals: Tory Burch

Look FIVE

Dress: Old Navy // Shoes: J.Crew // Necklace: Kendra Scott