1.28.2015

1st Anniversary: Coffee & Chit Chat for January (ULTA Giveaway)

No, no, no, this isn't THE video I was talking about yesterday. BUT! It is a very important one. A year ago I started on my Youtube channel a monthly series where I give a snippet of my life in review.  I share all sorts of stuff there and it gives you a chance to get to know me better. CHECK IT OUT:


And yes, you can view it at work. Click here for the sneaky trick.

So what do you have to look forward to in this blurry (sorry, y'all) video?
  • Drink and Mug of the Month--um, pictured above. Moving on... 
  • January in Review--places and faces. Cute niece cameo!
  •  Movies and books of the month
  •  Fave monthly posts--there were some good ones. Did you miss a post? 
  • The results of my JUST A LITTLE SOMETHING challenge. I'm doing a little something each month this year. PLEASE pick a #JALS and play along! :)
  • Next month's #JALS is to go caffeine-free TWICE a week. Wish me luck! 
  • Faves/Not-so-faves beauty products of the month  
  • CHARLIE cameo. He's so cute. #biased. But what he was up to prior to filming was NOT cute. Watch the video for that tmi story.
  • Ipsy Bag of the Month (pictured below and reviews are in the video):

I was overal happy with this bag. FL fans, you would love the bag it all came in.


AND NOW FOR THE GIVEAWAY!

Hi, I'm Elle and I'm obsessed with this Alice + Olivia mug.

Extra Elle: 

  • Still getting used to my iMac. I love it but I've been a pc user my whole life, so there's an adjustment period there. I liked the spell check better on my Dell, so if my comments on your blogs look odd, that's why! I love having a good movie editor on there too. I'm hoping to maybe get Final Cut Pro. We'll see! 
  • 2 weeks until my WDW trip! I will sound crazy saying this, but I already have Mickey Mouse nail polish with little MM ears in it and matching MM ears for me to wear. Pics soon. #stillakid #oldasdirt 

52 comments:

  1. HSJanuary 28, 2015 at 12:51 AM

    I subscribed. Love the Alice + Olivia mug too.
    kraftmaking at gmail dot com

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  2. Rachelle PinksoleJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    I subscribed, I love this mug so much.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  3. JenneJanuary 28, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    I subscribed! The mug is super cute :)
    mmyheartishere@gmail.com

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  4. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    Oh, flat tyres and lost twice - I have to confess I get lost a bit more, you know someone who wasn't born with space orientation, or whatever it is called... that's me, but I am used to it... what can I do :) But I hope you don't get lost anymore! The lipstick is cool, and yes, some months before pastels! I kind of like January, and mine was like learning a lot of important things... about people, mainly! It's good!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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  5. Doused In PinkJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:50 AM

    That mug is adorable! I subscribed! My email is dousedinpink@gmail.com. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

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  6. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}January 28, 2015 at 7:21 AM

    Loveeee that blue nail polish! How pretty! I need to try that video tip on my iPad, it doesnt like to work either....

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  7. Laura BJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    Yikes! That is too bad you had a reaction with your eye roller! I love eye rollers too, but I really only use Garnier. I love your new mug!

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  8. JessicaJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Very cool video! Cute mug! =)

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jessica

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  9. EmmylouJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    I wanna see Imitation Game so bad! Good to know it's good. And must read Wild soon.

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  10. Deana DJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    I subscribed :) I'd love to win :)

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  11. Deana DJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    I subscribed :) I'd love to win :)

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  12. Whitney and BlaireJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    Great giveaway! Can't wait to check out the video.
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  13. Oh to Be a MuseJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Your #JALS for next month is a great idea. Since the start of January I've cut my coffee intake down to once or twice a week (don't really drink soda). It was tough because I felt like I was drinking coffee every other day back in December. But I think twice a week is a healthier way to go.

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  14. cat eyes & skinny jeansJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    Okay, so as a first-time viewer of your Coffee & Chit Chat series I can honestly say that I love you a BILLION times more. You are so adorable, and I literally want to have real-life coffee & chit chat with you now!

    xx

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  15. JillianJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    i love that mug!! so cute. xo jillian - cornflake dreams

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  16. cat eyes & skinny jeansJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    P.S. I just subscribed to your YouTube Channel. E-mail address is cafefashionista@yahoo.com}.

    xx

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  17. According to KikiJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    In response to one of your comments on your video, mostly because I rarely use my YouTube account for anything but viewing. What I'd like to do for 30 days, or in February's case, 28 days. I'd like to do a "Something Green" challenge. Basically make sure I eat something green with every meal I have the entire month of February. Whether it be broccoli, kale, green beans, peas, etc. It may be a blog segment as well. (: Totally loving your tumbler. I've got to get my hands on one of those.

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  18. P!nkyJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    That mug is precious!!!! Fun giveaway!

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  19. Cupcakes and CrossbonesJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Love that mug! one of my faves!

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  20. Amy's Fashion BlogJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    I'm during water. I so wish I got that brush in my bag. So far this month I have only had caffeine once this month. I know you can do it.

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  21. Vett VandiverJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    yay! congrats on 1 year of this awesome series. Keep up the great work, Elle!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    This is so exciting! I am personally kind of scared of YouTube, haha! Your blog is looking amaz-za-zing! - www.domesticgeekgirl.com

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  23. BLovedBostonJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I love your nail polish - so pretty and spring like! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  24. Tanya DufourJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    That mug is so cute and I love the Elizabeth Mott shadow brush we got in Ipsy!

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  25. Rowena @ rolala lovesJanuary 28, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    That mug is so chic and I always love seeing Charlie :)

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  26. DarcyJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    That's so cool you have been doing the series for a whole year now!! I love your mug in this!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  27. SMD @ lifeaccordingtostephJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    I'm subscribed! I can access youtube at work but I can't listen at work - I'm not in an office so the sound is the issue here.

    Congrats on a full year of this series!

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  28. Sandra - More Style Than FashionJanuary 28, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Love the mug, but I'm outside the US ;)
    x

    Sandra

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  29. Ashley BreeJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:45 PM

    I have subscribed and my email is perezashley60@hotmail.com :) the mug is too cute!

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  30. ShybikerJanuary 28, 2015 at 4:30 PM

    That mug is gorgeous! And Trader Joe's is a fun place.

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  31. Amy OrvinJanuary 28, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    Youtube subscriber as Amy Orvin
    Ulta is Fabulous!
    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  32. MarilynJanuary 28, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Subscribed to your UTube - Marilyn Nawara

    Email: marilynnawara@gmail.com

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  33. One Tick to Be SickJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    I subscribed. Email is oneticktobesick@gmail.com
    Love that it ends on Feb. 28 because that's my bday!

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  34. Shea LennonJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    I finally watched a video, yay! Love your sweet accent :) I subscribed to your You Tube!
    Interesting about your switch to a mac--I'm thinking about making the switch myself. And I love your cute coffee mug!

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  35. Kerry @ Till Then Smile OftenJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Such a cute mug! I want to read Wild too, so I can see the movie. Adding Rob Lowe's book to my to-read list.

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  36. anubhutiJanuary 29, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    the mug is super cute :)

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  37. UnknownJanuary 29, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Subscribed… I'm lusting after the mug took but sadly it was sold out. my hunt continues. I want to get a huge shampoo for my frizzy hair, so hoping I win this :D

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  38. SMOOREJanuary 29, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    smoore830@gmail.com

    I think that Ipsy should stay in the Chit Chat video! I think it works great!

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  39. AshleyJanuary 29, 2015 at 3:43 PM

    You always have the cutest mugs!

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  40. Kay R.January 29, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Love the mug of the month!!! SO cute. Love watching your chats!

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  41. willsingformakeupJanuary 30, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    I love Charlie cameos! He's the cutest! I love that Trader Joes coffee, btw! Can't wait until it comes back during the next holiday season.
    xoxo Lauren at willsingformakeup@gmail.com

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  42. Carla SJanuary 31, 2015 at 5:55 AM

    I subscribed on youtube. My email is the best way to contact me!
    shivercarla at gmail dot com

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  43. UnknownJanuary 31, 2015 at 6:45 AM

    I am a subscriber!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  44. Kimberlee @ I Have A Degree in This!February 2, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    Congrats on the one year anniversary! Keep up the great work, great to see your face :) That mug is super cute! That's so scary about your eye though :/

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  45. PriancaFebruary 2, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    Congrats for the first anniversary of blog.
    All the best for future dear :)
    http://naturelbellefemme.blogspot.com

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  46. AlexFebruary 2, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Subscribed! My email is thornton(dot)alexandra(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. HeatherFebruary 5, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    I think I'm #1010 and OMG you'll have such a great time at WDW. Last time I went I got a set of the pirate ears and did a statement nail with black polish. Always a kid, lol. My email is: hello at mylittlehea dot com. Glad to hear you're loving your Mac! I was a convert in college as soon as I could talk my programmer father into getting it for me, lol.

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  48. UnknownFebruary 10, 2015 at 2:28 AM

    Totally adorable! Subscribed on YouTube! I'm a huge mac fan, so I hope you're getting used to it fast and easy. Here's my email: semiller426@gmail.com!

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  49. latanya tFebruary 12, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I love seeing your makeup and hairstyles.
    Youtube subscriber as 82sweetums

    dlatany at gmail dot com

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  50. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    I subscribed! leah.chasteen at gmail dot com
    LOVE your cute mug and your video. It took me awhile to get used to my mac. Still have issues finding my photos...thanks for this giveaway!

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  51. Dana SFebruary 23, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I love watching your videos. Your accent is awesome. I subscribed - sunshine.dana7@gmail.com

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  52. Charming LucyFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    I have been a subscriber for a while. I actually share these videos with my 14 year old daughter. She is just starting to take an interest in skin care and makeup. Her favorites are the DIY products! She loves making her own masks! Thanks for taking the time to do these videos and posts. You are a lovely gift(: e mail - charminglucy01@gmail.com Susan

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