What to Wear, What to Gift & What to Glow With This Thanksgiving
What to Wear, What to Gift & What to Glow With This Thanksgiving
A Luxury-Coach Guide to Style, Skin, Wellness & Rituals for a Beautiful Holiday Season
THE FIRST COURSE: THE WINTER SKIN RESET
(Ultra-Hydrating Clean Beauty Rituals for Cold Weather)
Every November, my skin reminds me that the season has changed before the calendar even does. The air dries out. The wind sharpens. And even those of us who don’t struggle with dryness suddenly wake up asking, “Why does my face feel tight?”
This is the moment to upgrade your entire moisture ritual — not just your cream.
1. Begin With the Cleanest Clean: Hydrating Face Cleanser
Urban Rituelle Hydrating Face Cleanser - with Organic Aloe Vera, Kakadu Plum, Hibiscus Flower, and more.
https://espritguam.com/products/urban-rituelle-hydrating-face-cleanser
A nourishing, non-stripping base that preps the skin for everything that comes after.
This cleanser removes impurities without removing your barrier, which is the secret to winter skin resilience. (Buy It)
2. Polish With Purpose: Purifying Face Scrub
Mandarin, Lime & Neroli Purifying Face Scrub - with Organic Kakadu Plum
https://espritguam.com/products/natural-remedy-mandarin-lime-neroli-purifying-face-scrub
Your face can’t absorb hydration if it’s layered with dead skin cells.
This juicy, bright scrub resurfaces gently, stimulates circulation, and leaves you with that “holiday glow.” (Buy Now)
3. The Main Event: Ultra-Moisturizing Hydrating Face Balm
Urban Rituelle Hydrating Face Balm
https://espritguam.com/products/urban-rituelle-hydrating-face-balm
Here’s the hero. (Buy Now)
This luxurious, clean-beauty balm contains Kakadu Plum — one of the world’s highest natural sources of Vitamin C, revered for:
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Brightening dull winter skin
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Supporting collagen
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Protecting against environmental stress
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Strengthening the skin barrier
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Reducing signs of fatigue and seasonal dryness
Most Americans don’t realize Kakadu Plum is a skin-transforming powerhouse.
Your skin drinks this in like a Thanksgiving blessing.
And here’s my beauty-coach truth:
If you wouldn’t feel comfortable putting it in your mouth, it doesn’t belong on your skin.
Your skin is your largest organ — everything you apply becomes part of your internal ecosystem.
This is why clean beauty is non-negotiable in winter.
THE SECOND COURSE: THE GLUCOSE GODDESS HACKS
(Thanksgiving Edition)
Last week we talked about the 15-minute walk.
Today, we go deeper — with the incredibly effective, science-backed Glucose Goddess hacks that help you enjoy Thanksgiving (and dessert) without the blood sugar crash.
Here are her Top 10 Glucose Hacks:
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Eat your food in the right order: veggies → protein/fats → carbs/sugar.
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Start with a veggie starter: raw or cooked with olive oil; 30% of your plate.
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Don’t count calories — stabilize glucose instead.
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Eat a savory breakfast: eggs, yogurt, nuts, salmon, chia — nothing sweet.
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All sugars spike glucose the same way, so choose joy intentionally.
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Eat dessert after a meal, never on an empty stomach.
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Add vinegar before big meals (1 tbsp in water) to flatten glucose curves.
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Pair carbs with protein/fat to slow the spike.
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Have a 10-15 minute walk after meals — the effect is dramatic.
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If you want to snack — snack smart: nuts, olives, yogurt, veggies.
Her work aligns beautifully with Dr. Jason Fung’s research on insulin, metabolism, and metabolic health.
This is the season of delicious abundance.
These hacks let you enjoy it and feel good in your body.
THE THIRD COURSE: THE HOSTESS GIFTS WITH HEART
(Scent + Fruit + Kindness)
Thanksgiving is sensory. Memory-rich. Emotional.
Which makes scent the most powerful gift you can bring.
1. The Equilibrium Candle: Mandarin, Basil & Lime
Equilibrium Scented Soy Candle (400g)
https://espritguam.com/products/equilibrium-mandarin-basil-lime-scented-soy-candle-400g
Bright. Cozy. Elegant.
This scent feels like fresh citrus meeting soft herbal warmth — a perfect winter welcome. (Get it Now). Pair it with a basket of fresh mandarins… the perfect seasonal fruit.
I love following Ina Garten’s philosophy:
“Bring something for the next morning.”
So mandarins + candle + beautiful coffee = the perfect trio.
2. The Hand Cream That Saves Winter Skin
Equilibrium Hand Cream
https://espritguam.com/products/equilibrium-mandarin-basil-lime-hand-cream
Your hands take a beating in winter.
This cream seals in moisture, softens the skin, and makes a beautiful addition to a holiday gift basket.
THE FOURTH COURSE: WHAT TO WEAR TO THANKSGIVING
(Fashion, Energy & Ease)
This section blends Elle Magazine’s November trend report (2025) with my Style Your Mind coaching method, where how you dress is how you signal safety, confidence, and self-leadership to your nervous system.
1. Menswear Inspired Luxe (The Effortless Host)
Think tailored, relaxed, chic.
Button-downs, soft trousers, oversized blazers.
This style communicates:
“I’m grounded, capable, and fully myself.”
2. Burgundy Everything (The Holiday Mood Board)
Deep wine tones are everywhere this month — dresses, sweaters, blouses.
Burgundy photographs beautifully in candlelight.
3. Denim Done Right (Comfort + Cool)
Dark denim. Clean lines.
The perfect base for bold accessories and your Hero Blouse.
4. Old Favorites (Archive Dressing)
Rewear your classics.
Reimagine them with modern accessories like:
Chain Link & Pearl Necklace
https://espritguam.com/products/natural-shell-pendant-round-shape-with-star-cubic-zirconia-pave-gold-plated-necklace-big-chain-16-5-inches
Statement jewelry modernizes anything — even your old Thanksgiving standbys. (Buy it Now)
5. Cozy Thanksgiving at Home
Once the turkey goes in the oven?
Switch into something soft:
knit dresses, loose sets, jersey pieces.
6. Little Girls’ Thanksgiving Outfit: The Sage Green Dress
The Organic Project – Girls Sage Dress
https://espritguam.com/products/sage-seargent
Soft, comfortable, beautifully made with organic cotton.
It stretches, breathes, and moves with your little one — a perfect holiday essential.
For deeper style coaching:
Style Your Mind — Free Workbook
https://www.almarlurielifecoach.com/vdc4062wtd
A wonderful entry point into your masterclass world.
THE FIFTH COURSE: SIGNATURE SCENT FOR THE HOLIDAY
(The Fragrance That Stays With You)
Thanksgiving is intimate.
Close.
Warm.
Wear a scent that lingers softly and feels like a whisper of luxury:
Cardamom, Cedarwood & Vetiver Natural Botanical Perfume
https://espritguam.com/products/natural-remedy-cardamom-cedarwood-vertiver-natural-botanical-perfume
It’s earthy, grounding, sensual — and blends beautifully with the scent of roasted herbs, candles, and cozy kitchens. (Spray It On)
THE SIXTH COURSE: AFTER-DINNER RECONNECTION WALK
(Health + Love + Nervous System Regulation)
You already know I swear by the 15-minute walk after meals — the metabolic benefits are stunning:
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Lowers post-meal glucose
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reduces insulin secretion
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improves digestion
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promotes fat utilization
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calms the nervous system
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boosts mood
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reduces cravings
But here’s the part I love most:
It strengthens relationships.
Walking with your partner after dinner is one of the most emotionally regulating habits you can build.
You reconnect.
You digest.
Your mind unwinds.
It’s wellness and intimacy.
THE FINAL TOAST: A Thanksgiving Wrapped in Beauty
This holiday is a table — full of choices, flavors, stories, scents, textures, and memories.
Your ritual becomes the way you anchor yourself:
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Hydrate your skin
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Support your glucose
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Dress with intentional ease
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Gift with scent and nourishment
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Wear a signature perfume that becomes part of the memory
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Take a walk with someone you love
This is how you create a holiday that feels beautiful on the inside and the outside.
That's all for now. I will be spending the next few days before Thanksgiving cleaning up around the house, doing the shopping for dinner with time to ensure I don't miss anything, and of course, defrosting and soaking my turkey in brine for a few days to ensure a flavorful and moist bird. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. I will be missing "out of town and out of country tribe". And will be giving thanks to your existence in this world and blessings in my life. cheers!