DIY Bath & Body Gifts for Christmas

Handmade, Organic, DIY Body Products 

For Christmas this year, I decided to make some of my friends and family these fresh, hand made bath products. I think homemade presents are really nice because they really come from the heart. It takes a long time to plan and execute some of these DIYs, so I think its a really nice sentiment to give something hand made. On top of that, homemade body products are the best because they're natural and organic, and you know exactly what you're putting on your skin. 

For full details and directions on how to make the following products, check out the links I've left bellow. And if you try to make any of these for yourself, let me know how they turn out! 

Green Tea & Lavender Body Cream

Based on a recipe from this website. 

Vanilla Sugar Body Scrub

Ingredients: 

- Brown Sugar

- Coconut Oil

- Vanilla

- Vitamin E 

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir thoroughly. 

Bumble Bee Lip Balm 

Based on a recipe found here. 

Hope you enjoyed! And of course, happy holidays! 

French City Chic

I'm back! It's been a while, I know. I had exams last week, and dedicated all of my spare time to studying. But, I'm now free for Christmas holidays! So I should be back on regular schedule this week. Today's outfit is a new favourite of mine, inspired by the French-esque navy and white stripes. 

Top: Garage

Pants: American eagle

Jacket: Old Navy

Necklace: Icing 

Shoes: Payless 

See you tomorrow! 

Perfect Makeup Stocking Stuffers!

Perfect Makeup Stocking Stuffers!

I'm back with another gift guide today! Today's choice: makeup stocking stuffers! Here is a list of my favourite, yet inexpensive makeup options for your friends! 

1. NYX Blush 

2. Baby Lips by Maybelline 

3. NYX Jumbo Eyeshadow Sticks

4. NYC Bronzer 

5. Bath & Body Works mini hand sanitizers 

6. Sally Hanson nail polishes 

I hope this was helpful for you guys! Have a great day! 

Everyday Hair and Makeup!

Easy and Fast Hair and Makeup Look! 

Today I'll be showing you my quick & easy everyday hair and makeup look. Enjoy! 

Stripes & Fur

Welcome back to my blog! You may have noticed some slight changes with the layout... I've been working on it, but I think I'm happy with it now. Let me know if you have suggestions. On that same note, I have recently totally redesigned my Tumblr. Feel free to check it out at st3cks.tumblr.com

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Today I'm wearing a purple 3/4 length shirt with my long awaited fur vest. I have wanted one of these for so long, and was never able to find it online. Turns out, it was at target all along! So if you're looking for an affordable alternative, check out Target. 

top: Walmart

vest: Target

jeans: American Eagle

shoes: Target

Ultimate Blogger Gift Guide

Ultimate Blogger Gift Guide

1. "The Devil is in the Details" notebook by Kate Spade New York.

2.  iTunes Gift Card

3.  iPhone Case by Castify

4. SunWorld 16gb USB available on Amazon

5. Rosebud Earbuds by Cosa Nova

6.  TopCase Macbook Pro hard shell case. Available on Amazon

7. Naked 3 Palette by Urban Decay. Available at Sephora.

It's that time of year again! Time to stress over what to get your friends and family... but fret not longer! Here on Thought Couture this month, I will be providing you all with gift guides galore. So look no further, today's gift guide: for your blogger friends! (Or for yourself... I won't judge)

Christmas Spirit

 

Comfy Winter Day Outfit 

It's officially December and you can bet I'm already in the Christmas spirit! Even though I'm just in my dorm room at school, I've decorated a bit to make it feel a bit more like Christmas.

Christmas Decor Essentials:

1) Twinkly lights! 

2) Silver or Gold tinsel 

3) A mini Christmas tree! 

Along with Christmas time means being inside a lot more, so I have been dressing warm and comfy most of the time. This also becomes my full time wardrobe as of exam time. And of course, winter holidays means a lot more reading, too! Lately I've been reading The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. I'm hoping to get through it over Christmas. Let me know in the comments what books you've been reading lately! I always love suggestions.