Delightfully Decadent December Hauls 2023

[JoSometimes]

T’was the week before Christmas and all through the malls, BIC’ers were shopping and collecting their hauls…

Happy December to everyone! There will surely be plenty of delightfully decadent December hauls as we all get ready for the holidays. Whether they’re gifts from loved ones or something for yourself, show of your holiday hauls for everyone to see!

Happy birthday to all the December babies! (If you’re like some of my relatives, I’m sorry you only ever got one present at this time of year… You are still very special!)

And Merry Christmas, Hanukkah Sameach, Habari Gani, and Happy Holidays to everyone!

[QueenMarceline]

@CookieGirl1 I swear whenever I get balt salts I can smell the box from down the hallway. 🤣 So good!

[WinglessOne]

@QueenMarceline  Psh, nothing’s wrong with your photo. 🙂 Sorry something’s wrong with one of the candles though; hopefully Ulta can ship an intact replacement in time for your friend’s birthday. Meanwhile, enjoy your other treats! 

[QueenMarceline]

@WinglessOneThank you so much ❤️ I've got faith that it will, all my recent packages have been coming here fairly early post-ordering. 🙂 

[CorgiMommy]

@QueenMarceline cool goodies, enjoy

[QueenMarceline]

@CorgiMommy Thank you! 🤗

[CynthieLu]

Great haul! @QueenMarceline 😃

Sorry too hear about your candle, but I'm happy to hear it is getting replaced. I hope it gets to you soon. It is a sweet idea for a gift, the scent name sounds delicious. 😉

[QueenMarceline]

@CynthieLu Thank you! Luckily, their customer service was great, hoping they wrap it up in some extra bubble wrap this time. 🤞 ❤️ They also insisted I keep the damaged one, so it's nice to get a bonus candle 🤣

[Mellmars1185]

@QueenMarceline Nice haul. The candle scent Blueberry Cheesecake sounds lovely. Sorry to hear it was slightly damaged. The bath salts are such a treat. There is nothing like a soothing bath. I hope you enjoy some self care relaxation.

[QueenMarceline]

@Mellmars1185 Thank you ❤️ It's a bummer but ULTA seemed to want to take care of it right away just hoping it gets here in time. On the bright side they didn't want me to return the damaged one and insisted I hang on to it so I suppose the slightly damaged one is mine to burn now. 🤗 Silver linings.

[itsfi]

@QueenMarceline, I lit Voluspa Baltic Amber while I was getting ready this morning: such a wonderful and wonderfully cozy scent. 🥰 

[Mellmars1185]

@itsfi @QueenMarceline - baltic amber was the firat scent i purchased in the brand. I loved it

[itsfi]

Oh wow @Mellmars1185, what a great first Voluspa candle! 😍 Let me think … mine was Pumpkin Spice Latte. You @QueenMarceline? What was your first Voluspa candle? 

[QueenMarceline]

Thank you so much @Mellmars1185 & @itsfi I once received a couple of the tins a few years back but for the life of me cannot remember what scent they were so I'd consider this my first official Voluspa candle! ❤️ My family is from the Baltic Sea area and I found the name too intriguing to not try out when it was on sale. I am loving the scent. I have also been dying to try Panjoree Lychee 😍 Might grab it with the YAYGIFTING code.

[itsfi]

If I’m remembering right, the panjore lychee candle is a favorite of @ather. it is such a pretty scent @QueenMarceline 

[itsfi]

A few treats to kick off the last month of the year 

Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Smitten is a repurchase 💖

Ami Colé Hydrating Lip Treatment Oil Romance saw @danielledanielle mention it a while back and knew that one day, it would be mine. 😍

Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish (Naked) is a repeated repurchase; I've had at least one bottle of this shade in my home for probably a decade now. I'm not seeing the color polishes on the Sephora site, wondering if the brand is being phased out.

ILNP Joy is a fun and festive red with holographic sparkles.

Beneath Your Mask Heal - Whipped Skin Souffle and their Remedy - Conditioning Lip Balm seem to always be out of stock but I was able to get my hands on both. 

Spoiler

Ami Cole Smitten'

Ami Cole Romance

[Sunnysmom]

Now I’m in the holiday mood @itsfi , so bright and festive! Love your pic!! Your nails are the cutest! 😍

[itsfi]

@Sunnysmom, thank you, that’s sweet of you to say. My nails are starting to grow again; we’re getting there - nail care will be a priority for 2024. 💅🏼 

[Sunnysmom]

Mine are in the worst slump ever @itsfi ! Good for you. I need to make mine a big priority for ‘24 too! Yours will be inspiring for me! 

[itsfi]

We can focus on it together @Sunnysmom! 💅🏼 I am pretty sure that for results, it is about consistently - isn’t it always?! And, of course, that will not be my strong suit when it comes to nail care. It’s too bad it wasn’t based on desire 😂 if that were the case my nails would be Aaaahhh-maaaazing!! 

[Sunnysmom]

Sounds like a plan @itsfi ! Same here! Hopes and dreams! 🤣 Have you ever used the Get Well Recovery stuff from Londontown? It’s pretty good! I’m trying that right now. Surely can’t hurt. Shirley. Lol. 

[caitbird]

@itsfi  beautiful haul! That ILNP polish is so pretty and perfectly festive!