Christmas is 2 weeks away and I don’t know about you, but I still have a few last minute gifts to pick up for loved ones. Nordstrom always carries the best gifts for everyone, so I’ve rounded up my top picks below! Many of them are from Diptyque which is always a no-fail beauty brand that literally every woman loves. I wear their Eau Duelle perfume, burn their Vanille candle, have their extra large candle in my entry, and keep this Baies room spray in my bathroom. They also have the cutest gift sets this year, that are selling out fast – so if you see one you like, definitely scoop it up now! Best Last Minute Gifts 2020Nordstrom Spend + SaveIt’s the ideal time to shop because Nordstrom is offering $50 off when you spend $250, $100 off when you spend $400, $200 off when you spend $800, and $300 off when you spend $1200. Under $25Silk scrunchies $20Black and white polaroid film $19Gold ornament $12Rabbit wine tool kit $25Necessaire hand cream $20Cowshed travel set $25 Under $50Oribe mini travel set $28Silk face mask $39Crystal glasses (for him!) $49Stoneware mug $36 Under $100Diptyque baies black candle $98Diptyque eau duelle perfume $98Diptyque 34 candle $85Diptyque vanille candle $68Skin Gym rose quartz set $59Marble + glass dome $68 Under $250Smeg electric kettle $230Diptyque Baies gift set $135Diptyque fragrance discovery set $110Diptyque fragrance holiday gift set $155Dr. Barbara Sturm discovery set $110Boots (for him!) $210 Under $500Baies large candle $340Vince cashmere sweater $295Barbour jacket (for him!) $300 SplurgeStuart Weitzman over the knee bootsAquazzura embellished sandals

I’m so excited to share the easy things I do to look my best in photos! I’ve been blogging for 10 years now, and if there is one thing I’ve learned it’s how to get camera ready quickly. These simple beauty hacks will have you looking and feeling more photogenic in minutes! 5 Ways To Look Your Best In Photos Powder Your T-Zone Forehead shine is so not cute! I’m all about dewy, glowy skin, but full blown forehead shine is a no no. Even if you don’t think you look shiny before you leave the house, by the time you’ve moved around outside/start chatting with people/stand under harsh lighting, your forehead is inevitably going to sweat or produce oil. This is why setting powder is a GODSEND and every blogger and model’s beauty secret. I’ve been using this Laura Mercier translucent setting powder available at Walmart Beauty forever and can’t recommend it enough. Take a blush brush or even thick eyeshadow brush and brush the powder all over your forehead and under your eyes. If you don’t have a brush, I’ve even used a tissue or cotton pad in desperate times!!! The powder will completely even out your skin tone and make you look flawless in photos. Don’t put it anywhere else, because you want to keep a pretty glow/little shine on your cheeks. Random – but I’ve actually used this as dry shampoo too when I’m traveling and didn’t want to pack a ton of products! Works like a charm. Apply 3 Coats of Mascara Ok so this is my trick to apply mascara and make your lashes look extra long. Put on your 1st coat like you normally would. Then about 1 minute later, put on your 2nd coat. Put a light coat on your bottom lashes. Then do something else for 10 or so minutes and before you head out the door or are going to take photos, apply a 3rd coat – and really get in there and work the brush hard into your lashes from bottom to top. By the 3rd coat you’ve got a great base so you can really create a ton of volume and get that length! This final 3rd coat will make your eyes POP and optimize that mascara. This L’Oreal mascara has been a go-to of mine for years and you can’t go wrong with the price – get 2 for under $10!!! Lightly Curl Your Hair Subtle curls give your hair volume and depth. I prefer a curl to straight hair any day. If you’re looking for an affordable curling iron, this Hot Tools 1″ iron has held up for almost a decade and costs under $40. I love that it has so many different temperature options so you can really adjust it based on your hair thickness. If you’re interested, I have a mini hair tutorial saved under my IG Hair Highlight! Gloss Those Lips A pretty pink lip gloss really enhances your lips in photos. I LOVE this Julep one in shade All The Feels. It smells so good, gives me just the right amount of color, is super hydrating and stays on. It’s not super goopy/overly glossy which is a must for me!!! This would make a PERFECT stocking stuffer too FYI. Manicured Nails I feel naked without nail polish. And to be honest, I feel unpolished – literally haha! A manicured nail looks so good, and is so easy to do yourself. It’s worth taking the 10 minutes to paint your nails before you get your photo taken. Your hands will show up in the photo, and you’ll look more feminine and put together! When my nails look good I also feel more confident. It’s weird but I really do. In the fall/winter I always use OPI Lincoln Park After Dark, which is a deep purple-ish black color. It’s on sale for under $10 here – and another great stocking stuffer idea. Holiday Beauty Gifts All of these beauty products are available in Walmart’s Beauty section! AND they’re available for 2 day shipping! Walmart’s Beauty section is also full of amazing gift sets for the holidays – and I love that they broke their gift section down by price point making it so easy to find what you need. This is a great makeup organizer for the bathroom counter, or under the sink. This Dolce & Gabbana perfume smells sooooo good (reminds me of summer in Italy!) And this gua sha + jade roller set is a steal for under $20.