So, this is Christmas and what have you done? Hope you think back fondly on a year that’s almost over. I hope you remember the kindness you bestowed on others as well as on yourself. I hope you can answer the question of, “What have I done?” with a positive reply. Remember, whatever it is you did be it smile at a complete stranger in the street or attended a walk for women’s rights, big or small all good things count in the large scheme of things.

I only have one two wishes for myself, my family, my friends, and all of you, my extended family here on Musings of a Muse. The first one is that you are always happy, that you always have something in your life you can smile about. The second one is that you are healthy and without illness or sickness in your life and if you are struggling with some illness I wish you wellness in 2020.

Be nice to yourself. Be nice to others. Remember this life is really, really, really short! Don’t spend any moment of it being negative.

Merry Christmas my dear, dear friends. Settle down for your long winter’s nap tonight with a smile on your face because you have the bestest gift of all.

Life.

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Are you one of those last minute shoppers? I see you out there trying to grab the best gift at the very last minute. Don’t worry, we’ve all been there at some point in our lives! There’s still time to shop for yourself and for others 🙂

If you head over to nordstrom.com today you can snag a gift card mighty quick plus a little something extra for yourself. If you gift $300 worth of gift cards you’ll get a $50 gift card for yourself or give $175 worth of gift cards and get $20 for you. Totally a win win situation.

If gift cards are too impersonal for you don’t worry there are dozens and dozens of items that are available that you can order online and still pick up in store.

Here’s some fabulous gifts that are available now at Nordstrom for gifting and getting that I handed picked in collaboration with Nordstrom. And don’t forget many items come with a gift with purchase! Check our nordstrom.com’s GWP section to see what you can score free with your purchase! Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, and many other brands are participating and are gifting a variety of different items when you make a full price purchase! And if you want something truly unique don’t forget Nordy’s has a ton of different beauty exclusions available nowhere else like the Chloé Atelier des Fleurs Eau de Parfum Collection I’m panting after at the moment! And wait until you see the Peanuts mini fridge below that’s perfect for keeping your skincare fresh and cool!

This post is sponsored but all the items featured in this post were personally selected by me because I’ve either purchased them myself with my own funds, am planning on buying them as a gift for myself or someone else, or like the item and feel like you would too.

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I’m happy to see Milani Spring 2020 arriving at Ulta because I still have my 20% Off coupon and can indulge. If you used yours already you can still snag $10 off your $40 purchase with code LASTCALL2019.

As with most brands lately, Milani Cosmetics is jumping on board the cannabis train with a new range of Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil skincare. This isn’t the brand’s first venture into skincare as they did a few different facial oils in the past including Prep + Brighten Rose Face Oil. It seems a lot of brands have expanded into skincare lately! I mean look at Tarte! They’ve really delved hard into skincare!

If skincare isn’t your thing no worries there are plenty of new color options available as well like a new the Most Wanted Palettes that include six shades of eyeshadow or the new Cheek Kiss Blush Liquid Blush that’s looking a lot like the Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush that just launched for Spring 2020.

Needless to say there’s a lot to get through for Milani Spring 2020 so let’s jump right in!

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If you still have an Ulta 20% Off coupon burning a hole in your purse the new Stila Shine Fever Lip Vinyl launched today at Ulta.com. I’ve been hanging tight to my 20% Off and happy I did because I wanted to try this formula and now I can snag a nice discount off it.

Enjoy!

Hope you saved your coupon!

Where to buy

Ulta

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Tarte Spicy Betch Pressed Pigment Palette ($24) arrives for the Spring 2020 with eight fiery pressed pigment shades. This loud palette is a follow up to the much cooler Icy Betch Eye and Cheek Palette that launched back in April.

I admit the first thing I thought when I seen the palette was “Uh Oh pressed pigments!” Pressed pigments aren’t always eye safe safe and they tend to stain or even irritate sensitive eyes but they’ve become the norm this past year haven’t they? Everyone and their mom has at least one more palettes with one to several unsafe eye shades. It’s a hotly debated topic since the shades are only eye safe here in the US and not in Europe. However, sensitive users do have to be aware when using them

What surprised me about the Tarte Spicy Betch Pressed Pigment Palette was only three of the eight shades were deemed unsafe for eye use. Those shades were caliente, extra hot & burnin� u. I thought for sure all the shades would be an issue!

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