The big joke around this time of year is, “It feels like it’s January 87th!” Why does January feel like it just drags on and on?? If you’re reading this on the day it’s published, January 31st, I will officially be 48 years old, and one day old!
I took a little trip down memory lane to see what was popular the year I was born, and here’s a few fun stats of popular culture things from 1978…
- #1 Movie – “Grease”
- #1 Hit Song – “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb and “Night Fever” by the BeeGees
- #1 TV Show – Laverne + Shirley
- Biggest Makeup Trend – Disco Fever makeup. Lots of lashes, bronzed skin, super glossy lips and frosted eye shadow that could be seen bouncing off the disco balls!
- A gallon of milk costs anywhere from .91 to $1.29 ( what a deal!)
- The Dallas Cowboys won the SuperBowl and the New York Yankees won the World Series
The pic below is of me as a baby with my parents. I just LOVE old pics of my mom, who I thought was so glamorous, and my dad who was super cool! Their style was just the best in the 70’s.
I remember not really appreciating my January birthday as a child/teenager because I could never have a pool party like my friends who had summer birthdays! Ha! The things we remember. Speaking of, this month has actually been unusually cold – we even had an ice storm right here in Athens, Georgia!
Needless to say, this kind of weather has kept us being very “indoorsy,” and even the schools have been closed for a couple of days. Which I didn’t hate, because my college son came home and stayed with us due to the impending ice storm. So I had my whole family under one roof for two days, where we all just relaxed because we couldn’t get on the roads, which made me really happy 🙂
So as we say goodbye to January, let’s get into what beauty + lifestyle products I’m deeming “Pretty Powerful” for the month. I definitely have had some standouts that I feel the need to share with you all! So here they are in no particular order…
January Beauty Favorites
Essential Oil Diffuser with 6 oil variety set, $25. I have switched from lighting candles in my home office to using this oil diffuser, and I love the change! The benefits of using an oil diffuser are to help promote relaxation and ease anxiety, which I can get behind because I do feel like I’m in a day spa when I start mine up! It’s an inexpensive way to make your home/space feel more cozy this winter. I’m partial to the lavender and tea tree scents.
L’Oreal Le Lumi Liquid blush, $15. I first shared this blush in this post, Stop Overcomplicating Your Makeup Routine and it’s just one of the best formulas y’all. It blends out like a dream, I love the large foam applicator, and the finish in the shade “glowy true rose” is the prettiest rosey shimmer. That means you don’t need a separate highlighter because it has just enough understated glow to it! Seriously a great mature skin blush formula at a great price.
Aerie leopard print luxe crew sweater, on sale, $25. I cannot get enough of anything animal print, and this recent oversized sweater has become a closet go-to. I’m wearing a small and it’s really roomy. A lot of great sweaters are going on sale now so it’s best to go ahead and take advantage – here’s a similar one with red trim here, $29! Also dying to get these leopard barrel jeans from Free People, $128, too!
Untippable Nail Polish Holder, $16. I got this for Christmas from my husband, believe it or not, and I immediately thought, “hmm, useless.” But I was dead wrong! This thing is so innovative! It’s like having your own personal assistant tipping the polish for you or holding it upright, with a gripper that holds it in place on a smooth surface, and it holds any polish bottle! I usually wear Kiss/Impress press-ons, $11, but have been giving my nails a break over the month. Currently wearing an Essie super royal blue polish and love it on my short nails.
Amazon Mini Bucket Handbag, $35. I have owned this bag for about 6 months now, and I get so many compliments whenever I carry it. I find it to be the absolute perfect size for me right now too – not huge and bulky, not too tiny, but holds just enough! And it’s got the crossbody strap option and each has a silky scarf added to the handle. If you’ve been on the search for a “just the right size” handbag, I highly recommend this one. Mine is the beige shade.
Cerave Intensive Moisturizing Lotion, $20. With all this wacky really cold weather we’ve been getting, this new formula of CeraVe body lotion has been my skin savior. It’s fragrance free, non greasy, rich and hydrating. And doesn’t conflict with my favorite perfumes I like to wear.
“At This Age I’m Not Meant To Live An Uncomfortable Life,” Furbish pillow, $98. I hope everyone has something in their home that makes them smile when they look at it! This pillow is that for me. I love the chic needlepoint vibe, and the saying is just too funny AND true! If you’ve never checked out the Furbish Studio website to see what other funny and quirky pillows they offer, you should. I bet you’ll find just the perfect pillow that spruces up your couch, bed, or favorite chair.
Speaking of birthdays, does anyone else have a winter birthday? I’d love to know, and what year you were born in! I’ve come a long way from the kid who was bummed to be cold on her birthday. Now I just invest in really fancy/unique coats to bundle up in and relish that I am lucky + blessed to start a brand new year on this earth being another year older, wiser, and more confident in who I am. Cheers to more birthdays!
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