What I got for Christmas 2013

 Hey everyone!! I hope 2014 is treating you well! It's crazy to believe that it is already 2014... I mean this is the year I graduate high school. I remember graduating middle school in 2010 and here I am... about to graduating high school and heading to college! I'm going to miss being a kid..! As of now, my college applications are 95% complete. I just have to send one more off and then all I have to do is wait for my acceptance/rejection letters to come in. I'm hoping for my colleges outside of CT. to offer me some academic scholarships so that the price of attendance is closer to Uconn. I'm strongly considering leaving CT. for college to see what life is like outside of here hehe.. though the cost could hold me back.

Okay, enough of this sappy talk and onto my post today. I know it is a bit late for this post, but I really wanted to share what I received this year. Plus it's another reason for me to relive my favorite time of the year!

The first gift I received this year was from one of my friends. In fact, I even tried it on for her before hand because I saw her buying it at the mall on Black Friday. Hehe, I was pretty shocked when I saw her at forever 21 and even more surprised when she told me she was buying a gift for me. She showed me the blazer and asked me to try it on! The blazer is super cute and I love the way it looks on me. (It looks odd in the photos only because I am not the best photographer, but trust me when I say it is really cute in person! I tried hanging the blazer, but that did not work.. I think I need a mannequin for it hehe.) The shoulders are padded and when I put it on, I feel quite professional and put together!

The 2nd gift I got was from my secret santa! I think I've mentioned this before, but in my little group of friends, we try to do a secret santa exchange each year. That way, we all can get a gift without spending too much money. I mean imagine how much it would cost to get 10+ people gifts. At least for me, I know I would struggle with getting a good gift for each person! The person that got me actually turned out to be someone who I was pretty close with!! I see her everyday because we have multiple classes together and it never once occurred to me that she had me. I really thought it was someone else!

Inside the box, there were lots of items! The first item that caught my eye was the box of lens cleaning wipes. Knowing me, she knew that my glasses are always a bit on the dirty side, so she picked these up for me hehe. It looks very nice and works well too! Plus not only can I use them on my glasses, but I can use them for my camera as well! =) I also got lots of twix and a pack of gum. One of my favorite candies is twix and she got so much for me! Yay!! 

 I actually thought those three items were all, but on the bottom of the stack of items was a little box. I did not expect anymore things, but when I opened the box, I saw the cutest necklaces!! I am a sucker for cute things and I was in love with these necklaces the moment I saw them.
 The first necklace is a chain with several charms at the end. My favorite charm on that necklace is the Eiffel tower. It is adorable and perfect for me since I do hope to be able to travel there when I am older!
The second necklace is the most adorable thing ever. It's a very nicely made gold colored chain and right at the end of this necklace was a beautiful bow charm. I really love both of these necklaces. They are so dainty and cute!

All these items were under $10!! Can you believe it!?

The next item I got actually wasn't really a gift from someone I knew, but came in the mail right after I got back from vacation.  I am treating it like a gift though and I will be doing a review on some of these products later on. In December, I received an email from Bornpretty asking me if I would like to try some of their products out. I looked around the site and agreed to do the review because I loved a lot of the items they offered. (specifically the konad nail plates!) I will be testing these product out this weekend.

The brushes are neatly organized inside.. =) 

The next item I also got in the mail. I personally consider it a present hehe. It is from luuux who ran a giveaway for the top posters on their site. It was their gift to us for making the site amazing and I really appreciate them doing that for us. I have been a member of luuux every since I heard a beauty guru recommending it to us years ago. (think 3+ years ago) I've gotten two prizes from them before- Ugg heels (yes uggs make heels!) and a samsung tablet!!  Since then, luuux has changed their site a bit so that prizes are no longer offered. Instead, they offer giftcards which can be used to purchase anything you want. I like this concept more because now I have the freedom to get what I want with what I earn! 

 I definitely will be reviewing these brushes as soon as I can!!

From Left to right- Olay anti-wrinkle night cream, Olay anti-aging eye treatment, Maybelline baby skin instant pore eraser, Pond's luminous moisture

 The following products that you see there weren't really gifts from other people, but rather gifts I chose to get for myself. I have only tried the pond's luminous moisture so far and I really like it. I am looking forward to seeing the others in action.. especially the baby skin instant pore eraser. I have heard some amazing things and I want to see it for myself.
I was just wondering if any of you would be interested in me doing a review on any of these products? If so which ones? 

This is probably the most awesomeness and unexpected gift I received this Christmas. I got a mini tablet from my cousins! I honestly did not expect such a wonderful gift and I am really thankful for it. They also invite me to their house during vacation (even though I am a pain to live with) and they make on so many fun vacations. I would be happy to go there and not receive a gift which is why I am so shocked that I got something so nice from them. I really love them and their kids!!

The animals stickers are there to cover my information =)

Last, but by sure, not least,I received this card in the mail yesterday night from a blogger by the name of Fion!! Her blog is called Fionism and she blogs about her life, products she loves and more. I love her post and if you guys have time, you should check her out too! Fiona and I became earlier this year over blogging and connected via Fb! How crazy is tha.. I just love blogging hehet?! For Christmas, she sent me a very sweet card with 2 picture of Wu Chun inside. (I have a huge crush on him!!) It's perfect and I love it!!
I actually feel bad now because I have yet to get my card sent out, but I promise to by this weekend! I already have everything, but the envelope! From what I researched online, I think it takes about a month to send letters internationally and that everything inside has to be flat for it to be sent. (That makes getting a gift so difficult. I wish I could just go and deliver a gift personally hehe!) If you are reading this right now, Thank you so much for the card and pictures!!!

This Christmas has been one of the best ones! I loved being able to see my family and connect with others. Plus the gifts are just so much fun! I am really thankful for everything I got and I hope you guys had a wonderful holiday as well!

What was your favorite thing about the holidays?
How did you guys spend New Years?
Would you like me to review any of the face products I have shown here? If so, which ones?