Paige

An iconic, timeless Christmas look without spending a ton of money! Jewel tones, velvet, forestry, and, mostly importantly, absolutely NO overhead lights are the main focus in curating a dreamy Ralph Lauren Christmas look with a list of all the things to make this vision come to life or to inspire use of what you already own!

A staple ritual that is even better with quality products (see my hair list for more details on that front)! Shaving can also be dreadful, but with the right products ingrowns can be avoided successfully, and as someone who tried for years without anything working, I have tried it all to report the best ways to avoid them

Not just the trendy stuff - items that feel unique, clean, and practical! Finds from even the most unexpected and underrated places **I’ve bought some of these items secondhand, so always check your local Facebook marketplace / thrift stores for similar products - you don’t always have to buy new!!**

Everything my boyfriend is getting in his boo basket this year that is actually useful (+ some fun stuff and the treats he wants because he cares just as much about those as he does about the other stuff)

Hair products for healthy, soft, and shiny hair. I always get so many compliments on how healthy my hair is and these are all of my products

Some things to elevate your night time routine and aid in getting more restful sleep (or to just feel put together and super comfy while laying in bed)

Clothes, shoes, jewelry, and purses that are comfy and practical that will last!

Studying for the Mcat and working full time can be challenging even if you are doing a gap year, so having items that can realistically make it a little easier to get through the really long study sessions or a 12 hour shifts at work can make a huge difference!

After being a Barnes and Noble exclusive member for the past five years, but these are some of the best that I have read thus far plus resources I use for reading and reliable research! The library is still something I highly utilize and is a GREAT resource for so many things!!

For when you are not confident in your makeup skills like me and need fool-proof, easy to use products that aren’t just the trending products from social media and will guarantee a good outcome!

Simple products to use for skin cycling by Dr. Whitney Bowe! Tried and true for 3 years! This is an uncomplicated, low maintenance routine for consistently clear skin without product overload or having to overbuy products you won’t use after a week!