Hope you are doing well, and getting ready to have a chill Thanksgiving this coming week! I haven’t made a turkey in over a decade, but I’m hoping my little 8.75 pound turkey will be OK in my unreliable oven. I’m going to make stuffing with cognac, mushrooms & sage, cranberry/orange sauce, and green beans with lemon and panko. My friend Kim is bringing au gratin roasted cauliflower, and Jeff will make a pumpkin pie. I’ve got cheeses and crackers as an appetizer, and we’ll have plenty of drinks. I think that will be more than enough for the three of us. I’m going to break out the fancy china and gold flatware. Oddly enough, I’m kind of nervous about it. What are your plans for this unusual year?
Please take a look at the weekly roundup from the members of the Beauty Spotlight Team. This week, there are a lot of good items that we have reviewed. They would make excellent holiday gifts for cosmetic lovers or treats for yourself!
Looking for makeup that will give you or your giftees holiday glow and sparkle? Never Say Die Beauty shows off some beauties of the season from Lancôme and 25% off during their Friends and Family Sale!
Finally, a cool-toned neutral palette that works for all skin tones. Prime Beauty is smitten with the Natasha Denona Glam Eyeshadow Palette.
This week the Shimmer Me Treasures Quad released from Red Eyed Lacquer. Kristi from BeginNails has swatches and her thoughts on the collection of 4 shimmery polishes.
Looking for a gift that’s ready to give without any extra work from you? Beauty Info Zone thinks that Nectar Bath Treats has that for you. Adorable, useful, and ready to go.
Lancôme La Rose Highlighter Limited Edition Highlighting Face Powder is a positively gorgeous rose embossed highlighter for the holidays. If a delicate ethereal glow, with a pale pink hue, makes you swoon, then Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog thinks this beauty is made with you in mind. Plus Lancôme’s 25% Off Friends & Family Sale makes this the perfect time to shop.
Jen from Laugh, Love, Contour is back at it with her nail art, and this time she gives beloved indie brand KBShimmer a special designer twist!
In a not so distant galaxy (aka this one) I Know all the Words goes green with the cutest little dude in the galaxy. The Colourpop The Child Eyeshadow Palette makes an appearance too.
This year has been a real doozy! Stacie put together a gift guide of recommendations for affordable relaxation gifts that are sure to please. Check them out on The Makeup Obsessed Mom Blog
Allison, Sounds like a perfect Thanksgiving to me, I originally had planned to spend Thanksgiving at my sister’s house as my Mother lives with her. But due to COVID I will not be driving over to the other side of the state. Instead I will be going to my son and his family’s house. The Grandsons and girlfriend have already had COVID…..DONT get me started on how they got it. Twenty somethings think they are invincible. Was not going to go as I am terrified of getting COVID but that day is also my birthday so both my Mother and Kim have encouraged me to go so I am not alone on my birthday!
Enjoy being with Jeff and your friend!
Sandy, this is such a complicated year for holidays. My friend received a call from her pilates instructor letting her know that she tested positive for covid, so now my friend who was masked in class as was the instructor has to quarantine for 14 days. I feel so sad about it. So, you can never tell what could happen! Jeff and I will keep each other company. I hope you will feel comfortable at your son’s house and can enjoy being together especially since it is your birthday, too! Would you consider wearing a mask, or would that be too weird? I am not sure what to do when Jeff’s daughter, an immunologist, comes to visit with her fiancé in early December. They live in another state and have to fly. They will get tested again before they leave, will wear N95 masks with face shields on the plane, but I am still a little concerned. So much uncertainty. Stay well! Happy Birthday to you xo