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2017 Christmas Wishlist

December 5, 2017 by Taylor 1 Comment

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A few weeks ago, I ran a poll on my Instagram stories asking about what Christmas-related content y’all wanted to see. There was a resounding majority vote for my Christmas wishlist – and I’ve gotta give the people what they want, obviously! So without any further ado, let’s get into some of the items I’ve put on my Christmas wishlist this year.

 

Tripod and ring light

For a while now, I’ve been considering the possibility of getting into making video content for this blog. I have a really great camera that’s perfect for recording video, but I definitely need a tripod and a ring light to make my indoor filming at the quality I want for this blog. So this is kind of the highlight of my wishlist – neither item is ~super pricey~ but it’s definitely the gift I think I’ll get the most use out of.

 

Professional clothing

My internship this spring is business casual, so I’m definitely looking to spice up my wardrobe with a few more professional pieces. I get pretty much all of my work clothing from J. Crew and J. Crew Factory, so it makes sense that I’m asking largely for J. Crew clothing items. I also didn’t realize how into dark green I’ve been recently until I put this selection of clothing together.

 

Alex & Ani Harry Potter ring 

2017 Christmas Wishlist - Espresso and Ambition

I’ve been hardcore obsessed with this ring ever since I found it. It’s got the HP glasses and scar, and I just think it would look so cute and be a fun everyday jewelry piece.

 

Kate Spade Apple Watch band

2017 Christmas Wishlist - Espresso and Ambition

I actually found this band before I even got an Apple Watch, so that’s some type of dedication, haha. I love polka dots, so this classic little black and white number is right up my alley. It’d also be nice to have a second band so that I can swap out bands based on what matches my outfits better.

 

Starbucks ornaments

I found a couple of the Starbucks ornaments with various locations on them (like a DC and a Georgia one), and now I’m determined to cover my mini Christmas tree in them. I’m particularly fond of the Florida one, the French press, and this cute geometric design one that I saw at Target the other day. Unfortunately, I’m not linking these online because Starbucks closed their online store (sad) and the ones on Amazon are double the price they  retail for in stores.

 

DoTerra essential oils

I got an oil diffuser for my birthday, and I’ve had the Holiday Joy oil pumping through my apartment nonstop since I got it. I definitely want to get a few others – On Guard, Serenity, and Peace are some of my favorites – so those are currently on the wishlist.

 

Resistance band

There’s always those one or two items that your gym doesn’t have that you really wish it did. For me, that’s resistance bands. (To be fair, they have a few, but they’re not really the style of resistance band I’m looking for.) I really want one that’s for your legs/booty, and I’ve heard so many good things about this one.

 

3-Day Bender curling iron

2017 Christmas Wishlist - Espresso and Ambition

I always have one gift that doesn’t make it on to my actual wishlist, and that’s usually the one that I end up buying for myself as a Christmas present. (Side note: do other people also buy themselves Christmas presents after they’ve bought everyone else’s? Or is this just something I do because it just so happens that I end up spending my birthday money around the Christmas season?) Anyways, I really want to start wearing my hair lightly curled more often, and this curling iron seems like the perfect way to get the texture I want.

 

And that’s about it for my Christmas wishlist! Let me know what you’re asking for this Christmas in the comments. 🙂

xo, Taylor

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  1. Julia says

    December 5, 2017 at 11:01 am

    That ring is so cute! And I totally feel you with the Starbucks ornaments – my school has a Starbucks that I go to almost every day and the stuff in there is just too cute!

    Great list! Loved seeing this.

    P.S. yes, I buy myself Christmas gifts as well lol, sometimes just not worth asking other people to go through the hassle for something you want.

    x
    Julia

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without heavy weights, it’s sometimes a little c without heavy weights, it’s sometimes a little challenging to really feel like i’m working at my full potential on leg days 😶 enter: single-leg movements. since all the weight is in one leg, you’re putting way more emphasis on it than you do during two-leg movements - and you’ll definitely feel that 🔥 you also get some added bonuses in the form of ensuring you’re working each side of your body equally AND a balance challenge!!
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you can add in weights or bands to up the challenge level, or do it all bodyweight like i am here!
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1️⃣ 15 single-leg box squats per leg (use other leg as a kickstand for an easier modification!)
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2️⃣ 15 bulgarian split squats per leg
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3️⃣ 15 single-leg hip thrusts per leg
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4️⃣ 15 single-leg deadlifts per leg
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throw on at the end of a longer leg day workout or do it 3-4 times as a workout all on its own!!
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circuit-style upper body workout 🖤 honestly not circuit-style upper body workout 🖤 honestly not kidding about how much i love this long resistance band, it’s so versatile! definitely worth getting your hands on one for home workouts 😊 (although almost all of these can be completely with dumbbells or heavy objects if that’s what you’ve got in hand)
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also please watch to the very end of the fourth video for quality footage of greg 😂
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1️⃣ 12 long band shoulder presses to standing chest presses
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2️⃣ 12 upright rows to bicep curls
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3️⃣ 12 overhead triceps extensions per arm (the one leg stance is some bonus balance work!)
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4️⃣ 12 rear flies, featuring greg trying to fight my shadow
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5️⃣ 12 commandos
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6️⃣ 12 side-to-side pushups
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repeat 4x total!!
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giveaway 🔥 we’re all handling this weird, cra giveaway 🔥 we’re all handling this weird, crazy time in the world a little differently, and for me, it’s looked like a lot of establishing to and sticking to routines (seriously, sometimes it feels like my skincare routine and workout split are the only thing still giving meaning to days of the week, lol). my morning smoothies have been another important one - there’s a recipe in my story highlights and surprise surprise it uses this protein powder 😛
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upper body circuit ‼️ i’ve been gravitating upper body circuit ‼️ i’ve been gravitating towards circuit-style workouts lately, because they really work up a sweat and home workouts just don’t feel as legit to me unless i’m hardcore sweating 🤷🏼‍♀️ i don’t mind not breaking much of a sweat at the gym, but it feels weird not to when i’m working out at home - anyone else feel this or am i just weird?? 😅
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do all exercises back to back with no rest in between!
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1️⃣ 10 push-ups to renegade rows
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2️⃣ 12 alternating bicep curls
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3️⃣ 12 diamond front raises
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4️⃣ 8 sets of 3 tricep pulses to this lil cross-body weight move that doesn’t have a name {keep your core tight to feel it on your obliques!}
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5️⃣ 15 bent-over rear delt rows
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6️⃣ finisher!! 🥵 10 burpees with 2 shoulder taps and 2 toe taps in the middle of each rep
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repeat 🔁 for a total of 3 rounds!!
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got a circuit-style leg workout for you today! 🥳 there are 3 sets of 3 exercises that you’ll complete back-to-back - once you’ve done those three moves, rest for 30 seconds before repeating them all over again 2 more times! rest for 1-2 minutes in between each circuit - keeping your heart rate up is the goal here, i was driiiiiiipping sweat by the end of this one 🥵
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circuit 1️⃣: 10 step-ups to reverse lunges per leg
10 reverse lunges to curtsy lunges per leg
20 lateral lunges
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circuit 2️⃣:
10 squats to surrenders (stop in a squat position before standing up at the end to really feel this one)
10 stagger-stance rdls
20 criss-cross squat jumps
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circuit 3️⃣:
15 leg lifts per side
10 single-leg glute bridges per side
15 frog pumps
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