There's nothing quite like a new shade of lipstick just in time for the holidays. As a self proclaimed product junkie, I have been very excited to share this gift guide with you! Whether your shopping for your mom, sister or friend, these are sure to put a smile on someone's face.
I always look forward to the holiday gift sets. And while, I might be a sucker for the cute packaging, I also look for products I will actually use throughout the year. This lipstick set from Laura Mercier is a practical (and cute) gift set. The colors compliment most skin tones and I find they look great worn alone or as a trio. Nordstrom has a ton of options so if you're looking for more red or nude colors, they've got you covered!
Here, I've layered on the pink lipgloss (included in the kit) and I love the pop of pink. It's such a fun color!
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The Holiday Collection Under $100
In an effort to be ahead of the game this year with my holiday shopping, I’ve started early with some budget friendly buys. You may have seen my ideas for her (here and here) but I know it's nice to have some options at all price points!
I absolutely love this PJ Short Set. I have them in the blue (true to size) and they are so incredibly soft. I definitely wouldn't mind getting another pair! I also love this little sleep mask. And at $14, it's great to give your best girlfriends or secret santa. I just purchased these grey over the knee boots (available in black here). I have been on the hunt for an affordable pair, and these were perfect. Thanks for stopping by and stayed tuned for more gifting ideas coming next Friday!
For more holiday inspiration check out my happy holidays pinterest board here.
Happy shopping! xx
The Holiday Collection For Her + Giveaway
As you know, the holidays will be here before we know it and I've been hard at work creating a new series featuring my favorite holiday gift guides for the 2015 season. Whether it be your family, boyfriend, best friend (or yourself), I've got it covered. Also, I'm hosting some exciting giveaways this month so be sure to check back so you don't miss out!
This week is focusing on Gifts for Her and I'm sharing some gift ideas at all price points. My favorites include this camel coat (follow size chart), these Chanel studs, and this plaid scarf. I also love this watch by Timex. The leather straps are timeless and it's the perfect gift at $64.
I appreciate all of you and want to start off the holiday season with giving two lucky readers a $100 gift card to a store of their choice! Just follow the directions below and enter to win a $100 gift card to either J Crew or Nordstrom. There will be two winners, so be sure to follow all of the steps in order to be eligible.
Winners will be announced in this Friday's (11/13) blog post.
Thank you so much and best of luck!
Michael Kors Holiday
Without a doubt my favorite seasons are Fall & Winter. I love this time of year for many reasons, but especially for the holidays. With November just around the corner, I am so excited to team up with Michael Kors and share some pieces from their holiday collection. You all know I wear this boyfriend watch almost daily, so I couldn't wait to see what new pieces they came out with for the holidays.
For me, I am more of a minimalist when it comes to jewelry, but for the holiday I always like to add a little sparkle. I love how these pieces provide a subtle, yet glamorous touch, whether they're worn to a cocktail party or holiday brunch with friends. My favorite piece has to be the mesh crystal necklace or rounded mesh bangles. I am a big fan of mixing gold and silver and these are perfect for stacking or worn alone.
What are your favorite pieces? Thanks for reading! xx
Denim Days
When I think of a denim jacket, I immediately revert back to the (not- so- joyous) memories of middle school. I'm pretty sure GAP was the only place to score the denim jacket and I can remember all too well me wearing my jacket with my rhinestone bebe tank top. Complete with baggy sleeves of course. Yikes. Ok, well fast forward 15 years and I am actually finding myself ahem, obsessed (yeah, I said it) with this updated version from J Crew. The light color makes it really easy to wear with a lot of tops, dresses, and even denim. You can see how I paired it with this striped dress here.
Thanks for reading and have a wonderful weekend!
Shop the Post: J Crew Denim Jacket (runs big, I sized down for a tigher fit--wearing an xs) | J Crew Kiss Kiss Tee (on sale) | AG Denim | Saint Laurent
Everyday Basics
Now that March is here, I'm officially staring to wear some of my Spring essentials. This weekend we got a taste of Spring weather (rain included!). It got me motivated to dig through my closet and pull out some of my staple pieces for Spring.
One of my go to outfits is my Vince Camuto White Blouse (now on sale), distressed jeans, and my Vince Camuto Mules. You may have known Vince Camuto strictly as a shoe designer, but his brand is so much more. Nordstrom has the new Spring Collection and it really is gorgeous. Lots of pastels and fun patterns. Perfect for the warmer weather! Side note: I have been looking everywhere for a great pair of peep toe mules and these are by far my favorite. They really are so comfy and I love that they can fit narrow feet.
There's just something about the ease of a white blouse and distressed denim that I find effortlessly chic. I've linked more Vince Camuto favorites as well as some of my favorite sandals below.
Thanks for reading! xx
Gift Guide | Valentines Day
With Valentine's Day less than a month away, I can't help but "think pink". While flowers and candy are nice, let's think outside the box this year. I've gathered a few of my favorite gifts (both luxury and steals) that are more than welcomed for the upcoming holiday.
Neons haven't always been my thing, but I absolutely love the color "blush". Especially for Spring and Summer! This Tory Burch Clutch is a classic and I am loving the new fragrance by Jo Malone Peony and Blush Suede. Some more affordable items (although you would never guess) are these XO Pave Studs and this Blush Scarf. Both under $30! I also can't get over this sleep mask--adorable! Happy Shopping! xx
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Everyday Lipstick Guide
Coral Lip | Muted Pink | Pop of Pink | Nude Lip
Despite my growing collection of lipsticks, I've made it my mission to find my signature lip color-- or colors for that matter. You know, the colors you can wear every day and feel instantly glamorous. After looking at my collection, it's evident I only wear pinks and nudes. I've tried reds and bolder shades, but they just aren't practical for everyday. At least for me anyway! These four colors are my absolute favorite that I wear all the time. I chose these because they are the ones that seem to last for hours and they don't dry my lips out. The gloss doesn't have as much staying power as the lipsticks, but it's still a great color to have on hand. These shade are also easy to mix. For instance, Vanilla Suede looks great with Pink Poodle. It makes a glossy, nude/pink that I just love. Just remember, the key to rocking a lip color is finding the right shade for your skin tone, and after that, it’s all about how you wear it. (It’s all about confidence!)
What is your go to shade? I would love to hear about it!
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Post Holiday Sales
Hi Everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are getting excited for New Years Eve! I wanted to share a quick sale round up featuring some of the best "after Christmas sales". I was pretty excited to see that these jeans were on sale (seen here and here, go one size down) and these OTK boots (seen here and here) are under $100! Happy shopping xx ...
Holiday Events in Dallas
I love living in Dallas. I've lived here since I was 12, and each year, more and more opportunities come to Dallas to make this city even more exciting. I know a lot of you live in the area, and some of you have emailed me saying you were traveling here for the holidays. I always get asked about dining, shopping, and entertainment so I figured I'd share some of my favorite places to go while in the city for the holidays. Most of these are family friendly so feel free to bring on the kids! Happy Holidays! xx
1. Highland Park Village This has always been one of my favorite spots in Dallas. During the holidays they have every tree (more like branch) lit up with beautiful white lights. It's so gorgeous! Each year, Austin and I have our "Christmas Date" here and we hit up Mi Cocina, Starbucks then drive through the neighborhoods to look at lights and jam to Christmas tunes. While I visit the village often, this is probably my favorite date that we have and I look forward to it every year. The shopping is pretty fabulous too!
2. The Carriage Rides at Highland Park Village While you're in Dallas, why not take a festive horse drawn carriage to take you through the neighborhoods of Highland Park. Sit back and sip on some hot cocoa as you look at all the lights and homes decorated for the holidays! My family has done this before and it was so much fun ...
