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All the show-stopping, jaw-dropping, bomb diggity beauty moments of 2018

PHEW. What a year guys. Can't believe we made it through all the weird and whacky trends of 2018, like painting our teeth in nail varnish, edgy 'mojo' bikini wax styles and using snail slime for acne.

But in between all the crazy K-beauty inventions and coconut oil uses, there were some absolutely breathtaking beauty moments that deserve to be remembered.

Whether it was a rose-woven braid at the Met Gala, or a classic red lip at the Oscars, these were the show-stopping looks that made us say, YAS 👏🏻 QUEEN

Remember this red-hot look from Em Rata that has us all rushing out to buy burgundy eyeshadows? Soon after came the Urban Decay Naked Cherry Palette to make all our dreams come true.

Shop Every Product the Stars Receive in the 2018 Golden Globes Gift Bags

On Jan. 7, Hollywood's biggest stars will hit the red carpet for the 75th Golden Globe Awards, and while we'll be gushing over the night's hottest gowns and hairdos, the attendees have something else to look forward to—you know, aside from the possibility of winning a coveted award.

Nominees, presenters, and attendees alike will be treated to luxe gift bags at the end of the night, and InStyle has the scoop on every product inside those swag bags. Ladies will take home a Kate Spade studded leather tote filled with lust-worthy makeup and beauty products.

As for the guys, they'll take home an Away carry-on suitcase stuffed with everything from travel essentials to skincare, water bottles and cozy socks.

Keep scrolling to learn all of the products inside the 2018 Golden Globes swag bags and shop the items. We know you've been dying to know exactly what moisturizer Golden Globe nominee Alexander Skarsgård will have his hands on at the end of the night.

Here's the Beauty Trend Everyone Was Talking About on Facebook this Year

It's been years since one of Facebook's sole purposes was to "poke" your college classmates. Considering that everyone from your childhood nextdoor neighbor, grandma, and quirky aunt who's blacklisted from family events are on your friends list, it's easy to forget that at one time you needed a valid college email address just to sign up for the social media platform.

But in-between the photo albums of your high school chem partner's firstborn child and invitations from your cousin to play FarmVille, conversations about current beauty trends are also happening. Just like the unfiltered photos that your fave celebs like Chrissy Teigen and Ashley Benson are sharing of heir stretch marks, cellulite, and acne treatments on Instagram, the discussion is taking place on Facebook, too.

aAccording to 2017's Annual Topics & Trends Report by the social media site's research arm Facebook IQ, the topic of beauty transparency is on the rise. Along with your favorite beauty brands and celebs openly showing blemishes, stretchmarks, and foregoing retouching in their ad campaigns and personal social media posts, people are more open to sharing and discussing the treatments they do in the name of beauty even if they're considered taboo.

VIDEO: The Crazy Cost of a Lifetime of Beauty

So, what specifically are Facebook users talking about? The report found that since January 2016 the conversation around cryolipolysis, a cooling treatment that reduces body fat grew 19.4x, while hair removal was talked about 12x more, and permanent makeup increased 28.9x. The users speaking up the most on these topics were in the 35-54 age demographic, and the majority identified as women.

The data gives an indication of what topics in the beauty realm that you can expect to see more of on your timeline in 2018. But, the stats also reflect the shift that the beauty industry has seen in the past year. People are becoming more open to the diversity in everyone's own personal experience with beauty and self-care.

Embracing your individuality should never be considered a trend, but we hope the conversation will only continue to get louder throughout 2018.

WEEKEND GETAWAY TO BIG SUR

I love weekend getaways! I'm sure this comes as no surprise to anyone who frequents my blog. Having a busy schedule doesn't always allow for a full blown vacation, but something about getting away for a few days just makes the biggest difference if I want a bit of relaxation and fun.

Since most of the time these getaways are completely spontaneous, I make sure to keep some of my favorite essentials in my weekender, like super comfy set of PJs, a good book and of course some beauty products like this mini sized Holiday Kit from Burt's Bees. It contains all the things I need in a convenient and very easy to travel with packaging which is a great plus as I like to travel light when it comes to trips like this one. Let me tell you, after walking around in cold and crisp air, my hands and feet appreciated a little moisture at the end of the day:) I love Coconut Foot Cream because I'm a huge fan of anything that contains coconut oil, and the Hand Salve restored my dry hands and cuticles in no time! The Vanilla Bean Lip Balm saved my lips from drying up and cracking because let's face it, dry lips are not a good feeling or a cute look on anybody! Having tried and loved these products, I'm thinking of getting this set for all my girls! So compact and cute, I think it'll be a perfect stocking stuffer!:)

This time around we decided to go a very familiar and beloved route, driving up the beautiful California coast. From San Simeon and Big Sur to Carmel, it's truly amazing what California has to offer! The views of the ocean from Big Sur alone take my breath away every time!

Emil and I love going to familiar places, but we always try to do something new whether it's staying at a new hotel or trying a new restaurant. This time, it happen to be Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn. I fell in love with this place before I even tried the food because of the beautiful view it offers. It really is unbeatable. The fact that the food was exceptional was just a cherry on top! :)

What about you guys, where do you love to get away for the weekend?

CHLOE Hudson bag, Snoe Capsule intarsia wool sweater & scarf | ULLA JOHNSON Aggie suede booties | J BRAND jeans

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Burt's Bees. The opinions and text are all mine.

ELLE Canada November 2015

Confession: My name is Erin and I have a girl crush on Gigi Hadid. She graces the cover of ELLE Canada's November cover and at first glance I thought "Eh, is this cheesy?" but she's just so cute that I'm going to let it pass. The power of Gigi is real, my friends.

THIS EYESHADOW THOUGH.

This color may be my new favorite color. Picture this as a nail polish and BAM. (You're welcome in advance.)

Kate Spade Spring 2016

Oh, hello, blog! So nice to meet your acquaintance again. I figure NYFW is the perfect time to jump back in. While I must admit, I have major envy of everyone/everything there, I'll blog from my apartment in Los Angeles and pretend I'm seeing these beautiful clothes IRL in New York. Kate Spade is my favorite for many reasons, one of them being the whimsical, childlike (without looking like something you found in the back of your closet from when you were 12 years old) and utterly delightful designs. I want one of everything. So much pink. So many flowers. So many patterns. I would like to focus on the bags, especially the ice cream truck bag. I MEAN. Could that be any cuter? No. The answer is no. While I'm desperately yearning for Fall, this does have me excited for Spring as well. Le sigh.

YOU GUYS LOOK HOW CUTE IT IS!

Well, this is perfection. Absolute perfection.

Kate Spade bangles are the best bangles.

See what I mean about the flowers?

While I am absolutely obsessed with the ice cream truck bag (and the carousel bag - see below) this is the one bag I could see myself using daily. Preferably in black, but I'll take it!