Christmas Magic Mall Haul

Once upon a time quite a few moons ago, my parents would load us up in the car and we would drive to the big city.  We would go to all the malls look at the lovely lights and Christmas decorations then have dinner at Red Lobster.  Memories and tradition.

Now just the other day the magic of Christmas at the mall and the yearn to spend all came rushing back.   It is no longer a common place for me to see this in the everyday as I do not fequent the stores as I once did when I lived in a bigger city. It was a quiet day at the mall being  a weekday and not after Thanksgiving though (thank goodness).  Now it was almost a magical moment seeing the decoration as I was wandering thru watching the hustle and bustle of the people.  Thank goodness though as an adult I am not as mesmerized by the escalators as I was as a child.

Ok...now let's see what the "haul" looked like.  A little disclaimer that yes it is the holiday season and the items below were all for me...any gifts for others that were purchased are not included below because no one gets any peeking  :)

LUSH

Had to pick up my normal Grease Lightning.   Plus I will be trying some new things:

 

1.  The Sacred Truth Fresh Face Mask:  This mask states that it helps dry skin.  With winter my skin gets extra cranky. 

 

2.  Bath Bomb - Sadly I don't recall the name of this one

 

3.  Brazened Honey Fresh Face Mask:  Deep cleansing, brightening and exfoliating. Actually used this once was happy with the result, just not the smell...a little to flowery. If it makes my skin lovely though, I will get over it.

 

4. Big Blue Bath Bomb

 

5. Sympathy for the Skin - Slightly thinner than what I have used in the past which makes it absorb quickly aka great for when I am running late in the morning.  It does have a nice warm cozy smell too it.

 

 

 SEPHORA

 

Darn you Sephora for sending me the notice to pick up my birthday gift.  I did accomplish smelling a whole bunch of perfumes and deeming that they were all stinky aside from grabbing a few things.

 

1. La Vanilla the healthy deodorant - Travel Size

 

2. Sephora Sleeping Mask

 

3. Nars Lipstick Pencils (Birthday Gift)

 

ULTA

A lot of new (based on recommendations from you tubers and Allure's best of beauty) and one tried and true.

 

1. St. Ives Even and Bright Citrus Scrub

 

2. L' Oreal True Match Powder

 

3.  Soap and Glory Rich and Foamous Body Wash

 

4. Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

 

5. Simple Cleansing Wipes  - These are a tried and true

 

6. Soap and Glory Smoothie Star Body Buttercream - Seriously people this smells like a fricken cookie...win.

 

 

 

 

And then there was a mail day aside from the Mall Haul

 

CELESTIAL SEASONINGS

 

 

I have been loving having a cup a tea before I go to bed.  So I decided to expand my sleepytime tea experience...as you can see.

 

SEPHORA

 

Yes, this is why I did not want/need to go to Sephora at the mall.  VIB members got 20% off for a few days, so I used the chance to buy some things I wanted to try and expand my perfume collection because damn perfume is expensive.

 

1. Marc Jacobs Perfume Decadence

 

2. Samples:  Clean Rain and Marc Jacobs Daisy Dream.  I love getting little perfume samples because they are perfect for traveling.

 

3.  Korres Lip Butter Clear Gauva

 

4. Drunk Elephant Skin Brightening Kit

 

5. Tony Moly Panda's Dream So Cool Eye Stick

 

Now before I part...let me give you a close up of the beauty of the Marc Jacobs Bottle.

Oh my goodness yes it looks like a little purse and smells delicious.  From the Sephora website:



Notes:
Italian Plum, Iris Flower, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Orris, Vetiver, Papyrus Woods, Liquid Amber.
Style:
Qualitative. Opulent. Surprising.

Now it is time, I am going to say my farewells and keep on shopping.