Beauty School Dropout – The Gift Guide Edition

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Hey Ladies,

Unless you are new over here we all know that I am the ultimate Beauty School Dropout. I have an interest in beauty, I love a good beauty youtube video, but I honestly have no idea what the heck I’m doing 90% of the time when it comes to putting on my face…I mean my current nickname is “The Tinman” because of my issue with all highlighters.

With that in mind, I decided to share the ultimate gift guide for the anyone who loves beauty (like me) but needs the best products on their shelves to support their lack of skills.

So I present to you – Beauty School Dropout – The Gift Guide Edition:

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Glossier

This cult favorite beauty brand should be on everyone’s wishlist. With a vision of skin first. Makeup second. The team behind Glossier have created a collection of affordable products that are easy to use (no YouTube video required.

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Fresh

Even if you are beauty school drop out like me, you still need a little pure beauty in your life. Fresh products serve up a fusion of effective natural ingredients, time-honored rituals, and modern science offers a sensorial experience with undeniable results that is completely unique to Fresh.

The Fresh holiday gifts set are AMAZING this year and I stocked up on the Sweet & Sporty Lip Set for my sister and cousin. This $39 lip kit will nourish, tint and protect wherever you are. I highly suggest snagging it here.

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Kybella

Yes, this may be a bit of an extreme holiday gift, but I am a recent Kybella patient and could not be more pleased with my results. Say goodbye to your double chin and failed attempts at contouring your jawline with me!

If you are in the Bay Area I highly recommend Lieberman & Parikh in Palo Alto and use the code: KatWalkKybella.

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Burke Williams

With ten locations throughout California, a gift card to this luxury day spa is the ultimate gift. Burke Williams spas offer services from massages, facials, pedicures, manicures, body wraps, and more. I’ve been to three out of the ten locations and I can attest to the fact that each spa is equally fabulous.

Check out my Instagram giveaway with Burke Williams here.

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Play! by Sephora

There are countless monthly beauty subscription boxes out there and I have tried them ALL. What makes this one so great? Where do we ALL shop for ALL of our beauty needs? Sephora.

So why not try PLAY! by SEPHORA, a beauty box filled with five stellar samples, delivered right to your door (or to the door of your favorite beauty school drop out). Each month a curated selection of new and best-selling products the team at Sephora are most excited about, from makeup to hair care to skincare to fragrance are selected. The $10 a month box includes:

-Five deluxe makeup, skincare and hair care samples (plus a beauty bonus!)
-A collectible makeup bag
-Access to exclusive video how-tos and tutorials about how to use the products in your box
-PLAY! BOOK with tips, tricks, and how-tos about each sample
-PLAY! PASS to redeem in store for 50 bonus Beauty Insider points with a full-size purchase
-PLAY! DATE, a subscriber-only event that gives you and a friend the opportunity to come in store and play with products and meet with our beauty experts

Love this gift guide, but have someone else to shop for other than a beauty school dropout?

Check out my Slippers + Sneakers Gift Guide here.

Tuesday Shoesday: Slippers and Sneakers -The Gift Guide Edition

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Are slippers and sneakers a safe option for holiday gifting?

I asked myself this question the moment I had the idea for this post. I know that sneakers and slippers are NOT the most conventional holiday gift, but they are kind of the best holiday gift option. Name one person in your life you would NOT appreciate a brand new pair of comfortable yet stylish sneakers under the Christmas tree? Warm fuzzy slippers for everyone? Hell Ya!

When it comes to holiday gifts, it’s always nice to think outside the box and surprise your loved ones with something unique and special. Custom gifts, in particular, can be a great way to show someone how much you care. From personalized jewelry to custom-made artwork, there are endless options to choose from. And if you’re looking for something truly one-of-a-kind, a custom photo tapestry might just be the perfect gift. With its ability to turn any photo into a stunning work of art, a custom photo tapestry can be a meaningful and unforgettable gift that your loved ones will treasure for years to come.

So, it is time to do a little detective work and figure out the foot size of everyone on your shopping list…because I have already picked out the best slippers and sneakers on the market for you (including a FAVORITE from Oprah).

Vionic – Perforated Slip-On Sneaker (from Oprah’s Favorite Things 2017)

I finally have something in common with Oprah…we both love these shoes. These perforated sneakers are literally a dream for your feet! Breathable geometric perforations add texture and dimension to the classic slip-on style. They sport a generously cushioned footbed and a grippy cupsole. Buy them for everyone on your list! #TRUSTME

“Treat feet to these sneakers designed to hug arches and support natural alignment with an orthotic insert. They’re super-comfortable,” Oprah.

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Ugg Slippers – Any style

Name one person in your life who would NOT appreciate a brand new pair of Ugg slippers this holiday season? Answer: NO ONE. Everyone loves Uggs and I’m sticking to it. Snag a pair, wrap them in the box they come in and you are guaranteed to sleigh it this holiday season.

Check out a full post on these slippers here.

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Superga Sneakers

Use my code: KatWalk25 for 25% off at our local Superga SF store.

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Shop some of my favorite slippers and sneakers below:

Holiday Style with San Francisco Bloggers at the Union Square Ice Skating Rink

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Grab you bestie + your faux fur coat! We are are going ice skating!

When was the last time you went ice skating? It had been years for me and boy did I forget just how challenging it was. You have NO idea just how HARD it was to get this shot when four out of the five San Francisco bloggers failed to train as a figure skater as a child.

Spoiler Alert: Ariana Lauren (far left) has some serious ice skating moves. Watch out Kristi Yamaguchi.

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What I Wore:

Jacket: Express, Collarless Pieced Faux Fur Coat

Dress: DVF, Long-Sleeve Woven Wrap Dress

Check out another post featuring this dress here.

Bodysuit: PRETTYLITTLETHING, Scoop neck Bodysuit

Jeans: Good American, Good Legs High Rise Ripped Skinny Jeans

Boots: Steve Madden, Crushing Embellished Boot

Scarf: Sole Society (c/o), Dipped Dyed Faux Fur Stole

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Metal Polarized Aviator Sunglasses

Belt: Gucci, Web belt with Double G buckle

Hair + Makeup by beGlammed

Thank you to the Union Square Ice Rink for letting us shoot on the rink.

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Flares For Fall 2017

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Flares For Fall – What am I back in high school?

Nope…I graduated well over ten years ago, but flares are back and in a BIG way. From flared bell sleeves on tops + sweaters to flared leg openings on pants + denim flares are here…and I’m not mad about it.

Now let’s take a minute to chat about the flared pants that I am wearing in this post. I have worn them a couple of times on Instagram and received quite a few questions about them because they are really fu*cking flattering. First things first, they are technically workout pants. Yep, they are from Show Me Your Mumu’s activewear collection. And their Firm Stretch fabric is nice and thick with the perfect amount of stretch. These pants are perfect for being active or they make a great travel companion. They are seriously so comfy yet still provide a put together look. These workout pants are chic enough to sport on a plane and have become a staple in my closet.

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Shop this $39 sleeve sweater – featuring flares on the sleeves (trust me)

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And the stunning background for these images come from classic Argonaut Hotel in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. I enjoyed a lovely staycation at the Argonaut a couple of weeks ago with my girlfriends and Benji.

If you are heading to San Francisco this is the perfect location in San Francisco to stay and even better if you are traveling with your pup.

Check out some of my other San Francisco staycation posts here + here.

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What I Wore:

Sweater: BP., Flare Leave Sweater

Pants: Show Me Your Mumu (c/o), Flora Bells

Shoes: Public Desire (c/o), Chile Pointed Toe Ankle Boots

Sunglasses: LE SPECS, The Prince 59mm Mirrored Rimless Aviator

Bag: Chanel (vintage). Love these options from The Real Real here + here.

 

Tuesday Shoesday: Slipper Talk. Stock Up On Slippers This Season.

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[Slippers: Ugg, Scuffette Slipper + Abela Genuine Shearling Flip Flop]

If you are anything like me you never really think to stock up on slippers…until the holidays roll around and your mother buys you and your sister matching pajamas and slippers. OK, well maybe that hasn’t happened in YEARS, but it took a recent staycation for me to STOP and take a moment to recognize just how fabulous they are.

Slippers are an everyday necessity for me for oh-so-many reasons. The first being that I live on the 2nd floor of my building WITH A DOG. This means that every morning I drag my tired booty out of bed and take Prince Benji out in my Scuffette Slippers. These slippers are ALWAYS next to my bed and ALWAYS saving my life!

And while I wish that I needed a pair of warm cozy slippers to stay warm in San Francisco – there is NO SIGN of Fall over here, so the Abela Flip Flops are the perfect pair of shoes to bum around the house, chase the UPS man and run from my apartment to the laundry room in style.

So my advice to you is to stock up on slippers this season…before the holiday rush and they all sell out!

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Update:

I just discovered these slippers from Urban Outfitters and they are my new go-to affordable slipper. The fur may be faux, but the comfort is a REAL.

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One last thing…

Before we say goodbye I had to share this extra cozy photo from my recent staycation at the Argonaut Hotel. It is a little tricky to see what it says on our sweatshirts, but they say ‘Babes Supporting Babes.’ A quick and friendly reminder from our friends over at BRUNETTE THE LABEL, that we are all on the same team and magical things can happen when Babes Support Babes.

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