January Favorites

Lynda’s 10 Most Favorite Things During the Month of January (And yes, it’s a little late, so very sorry!)

1. Speculoo’s Cookie Butter and Cookie and Cocoa Swirl

Speculoo’s Cookie Butter and Cookie & Cocoa Swirl Spread from Trader Joe’s

 

 

Really though, does this surprise you?  If I could replace oxygen with this stuff, I would have.  But I can’t, so I eat this stuff just as much as I breathe.  Not really, but it is that good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Colavita Balsamic Vinegar

Colavita Balsamic Vinegar from Harris Teeter

 

 

 

I’ve used this a lot this month in recipes.  I used it on salads, in chickpea salads, in chicken recipes, in pastas, the list goes on.

 

 

 

 

 

3.  BCBG Judie Riding Boots in Black

BCBG

 

 

 

I have worn these probably 25 of the 31 days in the month of January.  I love them because I have skinny calves, and these boots are not too wide on my legs.  They are also very basic, without all those buckles and branding plastered all over them.  And they are also very comfortable to wear when you’re on your feet all day!

 

 

 

 

4.  Mandarin Oranges

Halo brand Mandarin Oranges from Harris Teeter

 

 

 

I know.  I have a lot of food related items in my favorites this month.  But I ate two three-pound bags of these this month.  That’s six pounds of mandarin oranges in 31 days.  Kinda ridiculous, but they are just that good!  And they are only in season through April.

 

 

 

 

 

5.  Clarisonic Deep Pore Cleansing Brush

Contacts Case, Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Facial Cleanser from Ulta, and Clarisonic Mia 2 with Deep Pore Cleansing Brush from Ulta

 

 

 

This facial cleansing routine that I have started has really seemed to be working.  And that’s thanks to this new brush I bought for my Clarisonic.  So it’s definitely a favorite of mine this month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.  Benefit Total Moisture Facial Cream

Total Moisture Facial Cream by Benefit from Belk @ The Benefit Bar

 

 

 

With this dry weather, my face seems to get dryer than usual, especially around my chin and forehead.  This facial cream, which I use right after I clean my face with my Clarisonic, has kept my face moisturized all day long!

 

 

 

 

 

7.  Glasses Contacts Case

Glasses Shaped Contacts Case, from Urban Outfitters

 

 

This was given to me by Ashley as a Christmas present last month, and I think it’s the coolest little contacts case!  And I obviously use it everyday! 🙂

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.  Madewell Mini Geo-chain Necklace

Mini Geochain Necklace from Madewell. Disclaimer: This picture does not do it justice!

 

 

 

I love this necklace, and it is literally the easiest add on to complete any outfit.  It’s a simple chain, but more unique than any average chain, because it has little circles and squares attached to it.

 

 

 

 

 

 9.  NC State Tervis Tumbler

NC State Tervis Tumbler from Belk

 

 

 

I drink everything out of these tumblers.  My coffee, my apple juice, my tea, water, etc..  I drink things really slowly so I like using my tumblers because if I ever need to leave, I can just bring my drink along with me.

 

 

 

 

10.  Julep Freedom Polymer Top Coat

Julep Freedom Polymer Top Coat, found online at julep.com

 

 

 

I swear by this topcoat.  I do my own nails, and I’ve had many people ask me where I get my nails done.  I owe that to this topcoat.  It dries almost like shellac without needing a special light to cure it.  And it generally lasts for at least 7 days on my nails, even if I’m working with my hands a lot.  It also dries much quicker than other topcoats I’ve used in the past, which means I’m not sitting vulnerably at my desk for an hour waiting.

 

 

 

 

So there you have it.  Lynda’s favorites for the month of January!  What were some of your favorites this month?

Bows and Arrows, Lynda