Where oh where did December go?!? Better yet, where did 2018 go 👀
December 2018 literally just made its debut and now the days are filled with Christmas cheer. We are days away from seeing just who has been naughty or nice and moments away from screaming “Happy New Year!”. Wow! What a time is this ☺️
This year has flown by and in its’ winds are some amazing memories♥️ As the festivities commence and the celebrations carry on, it’s still time for preparation. With 2019 literally around the corner, it’s time to start planning. Some of us have already begun goal setting and mapping out what 2019 will look like and others of us are just trying to get through 2018 without any lumps or bumps. No matter where you are on the goal spectrum, claim that 2018 will end with and bang and 2019 will begin with one too. It’s all in your head 🥰
To ensure that we are movers and shakers and not all talk, we need some essentials under our belt.
12 Essentials to Start 2019 off with a Bang
Category: Beauty
- 10 minute makeup look – 2019 will be the year of unexpected blessings so you never know who you may run into 💁🏾♀️ A quick 10 minute makeup look will allow you to feel and look your best and save you time and energy in the morning.
- Go-to Makeup Palette – A go-to makeup palette is essential and aids in your 10 minute makeup look. Having a palette that contains one to two neutral everyday colors will definitely help you in the long run.
- Face Moisturizer and Toner – With the cool winds steadily approaching and the temperatures constantly dropping, we have to make sure that we keep our faces moisturized and toned.
- Body cream/butter/lotion – During the winter we tend to avoid our extremities because they are usually covered up, but believe me that’s not a good idea. Make sure you give your arms and legs the attention they need.
Category: Fashion
- Leather/Faux Leather Jacket – These jackets are timeless and never go out of style. Investing in one sooner than later will forever be a fashion statement and keep you warm during the winter season.
- Chunky Cardigan – I love a good chunky cardigan. You can literally pair it with anything. From jeans and booties to leggings and sneakers…they are the perfect addition to any outfit and they definitely keep you warm.
- Fitted Turtleneck – Turtleneck tops are literally my favorite during winter. I feel so put together and slim when I wear them. You can find them anywhere this time of year and if you come across a bodysuit turtleneck, you’ve found a gem!
- Booties – Booties are a staple. They come in so many different styles and you can find the perfect pair to match your personality. Plus they can be dressed up or down; they are a necessity for any wardrobe.
Category: Lifestyle
- Planner – 2019 is the year of execution. We have to be on it. Planners help with keeping life organized. I want to implement a day at the end of each month to map out the entire next month on paper and then transfer all the important meetings/events to my google calendar. It’s something about writing things down, it helps make things stick. If you fail to plan, you plan to fail 🤷🏾♀️ and I’m frankly tired of failing 😩😩
- Dry Erase Board/Markers – This is so necessary. Everyone needs a dry erase board somewhere in their home. A good friend of mine introduced me to the notion of a “brain dumping session”. These sessions are literally just you, the board and a marker going at it and releasing what’s on your mind. This will aid in creativity and a true therapy session.
- Journal and your favorite pen – Journals are essential. I literally keep one with me at all times and I have one in all my rooms. You never know when a thought or an idea will come to you, so you must stay equipped. Journals can also be very therapeutic and relaxing. I not only use my journals for creativity but also for writing letters to God. It helps to see things on paper and having a favorite pen just makes it more enjoyable.
- Smartwatch/Fitbit – It’s time to move more. Whether you have goals of losing weight or not, it’s important to move. Heart health and over all health help you to feel better over all. Smart watches and Fitbits can help. They have built-in reminders to move and stand and they track it all too. These devices are essential to helping you be your best you.
Be Blessed. Be Bold. Be BeYOUtiful.
♥️LC