Is there a non-tacky way to do a Christmas haul? That’s what I’m attempting here, so please don’t let this come off at boasty. I merely saw these videos going around YouTube and I thought I’d join in on the fun. In fact, I even did one of these videos in 2012 and it’s one of my most popular videos to date. This year I got a carefully selected bunch of useful gifts I’m super stoked to receive. Check it all out in the video below.
What I got:
- Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette
- Fresh Soy Face Cleanser & Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment Gift Set
- Ole Henriksen Fresh Start Eye Cream
- Merrell Siren Sport 2
- Thorlo Light Hiking Socks (similar)
What did Santa get you this year, or what’s still left on your wish list? I’m going on a beauty no-buy for a while so I can use some of my new goodies up, and prepare for a shopping extravaganza at IMATS next month in Pasadena. I did a lot of shopping in December that was actually for myself and cyber Monday was mainly to blame. I also went a little overboard on gift giving this holiday season, so January I’ll be back on budget.
In any case, I hope you had an amazing holiday and you’re gearing up for an amazing New Years. Can you believe it? 2014 is only a few short days away!

Chelsea Pearl is a Bay Area lifestyle blogger and content creator covering California travel, Sonoma wine country, restaurants, fashion, beauty, retro gaming, cosplay, and lifestyle since 2009. She holds both the WSET Level 3 Award in Wines with distinction and Napa Valley Wine Expert certifications. She shares firsthand reviews, wine recommendations, travel guides, and pop culture content across the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

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