1. Go-to pair of jeans. For me it happens to be Banana Republic dark wash, skinny jeans. Throw these babies on with a festive top and pair with a fabulous pair of heels or tuck them into a sexy boot and you are good to go.

2. Ceramic 1″ Ionic Flat Iron.I use this not only to smooth my hair out for a sleek look, but in 20 minutes I can have a head full of fancy waves too! This baby does double duty!

3. Paper Source rubber stamps. I picked up a bunch of these stamps and a few different color ink pads last year and who knew they would come in handy so often. Pick up some sheets of colored paper or have some plain old craft paper on hand and you have unlimited options! Make gift tags or customized holiday cards in an instant!

4. OPI’s Baby It’s Coal Outside. I love this shade of charcoal gray. It has just a hint of sparkle, but not in a trashy way. And gray goes with everything. I do occasionally mix it up and wear my favorite new shade of red (OPI’s A Ruby For Rudolph), but this shade works with everything. And it’s dark so it’s easy to touch up (you know me, I use a Sharpie for a quick fix!)

5. Georges Duboeuf’s Julienas. At no more than $11.99 a bottle, pick up a few to have on hand for that last minute hostess gift. Sarah and I attended a Georges Duboeuf tasting a couple of weeks ago, and this wine was our favorite of the 10 we tasted!

6. A “Say Something” piece of jewelry. I have to credit Sarah for teaching me that term, but it’s true – every gal (or guy) needs one fabulous piece of go-to jewelry to spruce up and add a little sparkle to any outfit.

7. Mariah Carey’s Merry Christmas. This is my favorite holiday album – it’s poppy, it’s got some classics and it also has the best holiday song of all time: All I Want for Christmas is You. Pop this holiday crowd pleaser in anywhere, anytime.

8. Cheese. Just like it’s always a good idea to have a bottle of wine on hand, it’s an even better idea to always have some cheese on hand. It only takes a minute to cut some up and arrange on a platter to bring anywhere or host a quick get together. I linked to Manchego because it’s my favorite party cheese, though Brie is a close second!

9.) Scratch Tickets. I always stock up on $5 and $10 scratch tickets in the holiday season to have on hand for that person who you didn’t think would get you a gift, but totally did. Or for that Secret Santa exchange that you totally forgot about (oops!). Pop a couple of these babies in an envelope, use one of your Paper Source rubber stamps and Voila! instant gift. And you don’t look like a fool. (Best of all – if you don’t give them out, you get to scratch them yourself! My sister and I won $600 one year!)

10. Body Shop Vitamin C Energizing Face Spritz. If there is anytime of year we all get worn out and exhausted, it’s the holiday season. The shopping, the parties, the planning, and wrapping, and AH! It’s insanity and all that can take a toll on you. This face spritz is a dream in a bottle. Spray a little on before you go out and your face instantly looks better and brighter and you feel better and brighter (and not all Raggedy Anne like). I keep a bottle in my refrigerator and in my car (it’s cold enough!) to give me that extra blast of refreshment. (Year round, pack this in your travel bags and give your face a spritz after a long plane, train or car ride!)

Your turn: what are your Holiday Season must haves?! Make your own list and link me!