Holiday Essentials 2014

My Top Beauty & Fashion Must Haves For This Holiday Season

Well it's officially less than a week until Christmas so we are in full swing with all the holiday parties. And of course that always begs the question- what do I wear? Well atleast that's what crosses my mind hehe Anyway, I thought I'd share with you guys my must haves in beauty and fashion for this holiday season. These are all ideas you can build upon and interpret how you want  as well as being easy on the wallet...which we all love, especially this time of year! I hope this alleviates some of the stress you might have and gives you some great ideas! Enjoy and happy holidays!

Joanna xoxo


bold accessories

- a fun bold statement chunky necklace

These are so of the moment right now. You can find these pretty much anywhere and at great prices too, such as at H&M and even Target has a few options. I went with a black piece but they come in all sorts of great colors and I think give a really nice pop to any outfit. Makes it extra special.

- stand out shoes

I decided to show you guys a few options, from heels to flats. My main focus was on finding shoes either in a fun print or  texture and shoes that have interesting details to them. A shoe can really change an outfit and make something more casual to dressy, depending on the style.


little black dress (LBD)

This is a staple in any woman's wardrobe any time of year but the holidays are the perfect time to dress up your LBD and really make it special. Perfect if you're traveling during the holidays because they can easily go from day to night, just change up your accessories. Both H&M and Forever 21 have great affordable options in various styles and for various body types. Just choose what makes you feel your best!

dark nails

- classic red nails

For me classic red will always be  my go to not only for the holidays but for the entire winter season. They are both classy and edgy and look good on anyone!

-dark nails

This is another great holiday look and there are so many shades you can choose from. From edgy black shades to more darker merlot reds, they're all fabulous!

bold red lips

This is a must have for me, especially during the holidays. To  me a red lip just completes an outfit and automatically makes you look put together. Make sure to choose a long wearing formula if you're going to a holiday party and with reds it's always best to line your lips first, to prevent feathering and to make it look nice and clean. Classic!

metallic eye makeup

To me nothing says holidays more than sparkle. And what better way to add some sparkle to your look than with eyeshadows. There are so many great options out there, especially with the all the holiday palettes that come  out this time of year, from nudes to full on smokey looks. I say the holidays are the perfect time to play around with makeup and have fun. Go big or go home!

fun clutch

The holidays equals holiday parties so a must have accessory has to be the clutch. Small enough to grab appetizers with, easy to carry around, dance with...and of course they're super cute. I chose a black and a red option, and notice both have little added details that make them special and stand out.

glowing skin

Last but not least a nice finishing touch is a nice luminizer, either for your face of body, just to add that special finishing touch. A touch of sparkle is never a bad thing!