last minute Christmas!

I'm laying pretty low here on the blog over the next couple days (week?) to relax and focus on family and the holiday.

But I thought I would pop in for all you last minute Christmas shoppers with a few deals that are too amazing not to share!  There are tons of retailers that are promising online orders to arrive by tomorrow (seems like way more than in years past - thanks UPS!) so it's still a great time to snag a few more things for under the tree! Or to make sure you are looking extra lovely Christmas Eve!

Shop quickly folks! Time is a ticking!

Pajama Set

Gap is already starting it's after Christmas sales, with great steals and deals.  But if you order by 3pm EST today you can get it tomorrow with their one-day shipping option!

Scarf

Banana Republic has 50% off already reduced prices (amazing!) and is also offering delivery by tomorrow if you order by 3pm EST today.

Bliss Sweater

J.Crew has 30% off regular priced items and 40% off sale - can you say deal!?!? Order by noon EST and get overnight shipping for only $10!

Slippers

Zappos has free overnight shipping if you order by 1pm PST! Order on up folks!

Michael Kors Bag in Red

Nordstrom has select items shipping overnight for FREE!

Origins Calm On Set

Origins has FREE overnight shipping and a complimentary Ginger Soufle with any order over $50! (one for you and one for them!)

Lace Top

LOFT has 40% off site wide so get a jump on your New Years Eve look!

last minute stocking stuffers!

Can you believe there are only 10 (ten!) days until Christmas!?! Crazy! I'm almost done with my shopping, I just still need to fill in a few blanks here and there with some small stocking stuffers.  And let's all agree that by now we've spent some major cash and it's time to start dwindling down the spending, amiright ladies!?!?

Just for that reason I have a bounty of the perfect stocking stuffers all at $25 and under! Just perfect…

1. 'tour de monde' tray 2. 'field notes' 3. stila lip gloss 4. tory burch perfume 5. heart and striped bag 6. pom pom hat 7. fair isle sweater 8. infinity scarf 9. 'blah blah' ornament 10. picture frame 11. floral scarf 12. 'blah blah' iPhone cover 13. earrings 14. sweatpants 15. 'bits and baubles' bag 16. 'fashion changes' notepad 17. 'you wish' tee 18. sugar lip polish 19. initial necklace

Shop the pieces below!

holiday gift guide! (for the guys!)

I've got one last gift guide for you this season ladies (unless I am missing someone… is there someone I am missing?).  Today I've got gifts for all the guys in your life… gifts for your husband, uncle, grandfather, brother, boyfriend… you get the idea.  Here are the ultimate holiday gifts for the guys in your life.

I think we can all agree that often times the guys can be a little tough to buy for. They can be picky or swear they don't need anything (like my husband).  You know how it goes ladies.  I tend to go for the more practical gifts, because guys - at least the guys in my life - tend to be more of the practical variety. And hey, they may never say they need a new wallets, sneakers or hat. But you ladies know it might be JUST the thing they want!

These gift picks are just the type of things that my husband would totally dig for gifts… I'm hoping the guys in your life would love them too!

(above: vintage jersey, watch box, hooded sweater, chambray pj pants, NY hat, flask, sneakers, striped scarf, watch, wallet, bow tie, flashlight)

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holiday gift guides! (the hostess with the mostest!)

With all the holiday gatherings and events this time of year it's important to keep a few little something-somthings stashed at home for last minute hostess gifts.  I always like to have a few little trinkets on hand just in case I forget in advance (sometimes I am too busy planning what I will wear - wink, wink!).

Candles, stationary, bar accessories, personalized gifts or even fun books always make for great hostess gifts! Here are my top picks:

above: "trinket" tray, antler bottle opener, whiskey rocks, xoxo tea towel, roses candle, monogrammed wine stopper, ikat stationary set, "how to live like a lady" book, lavender hand soap, rifle paper co. two pack notebooks, gold chevron decanter

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BLACK FRIDAY SALES ROUND UP!

Surprise!  Black Friday is here a day early… and BOY are the deals good this year. I mean, really, really good!  So good in fact I've already been doing some shopping myself this morning already!  Here I have rounded up my top 11 sales - it was going to be ten, but I had to throw in that extra sale - for you today and tomorrow!

Happy shopping and may the online retailers gods be ever in your favor!

1. Fair Isle Sweater 

J.Crew has 30% off full-price items and 40% off sale items! Plus $5 shipping or shipping is FREE with orders over $150. 

2. Kate Spade Handbag

 Kate Spade has their surprise sale with up to 75% off and the steals here are unimaginable!! Shipping is free with orders over $200!

3. Green Wool Coat

J.Crew Factory has 50% off all items (whoa!) and FREE shipping on orders over $50!

4. Tory Burch "Amanda" Leather Hobo

Nordstrom has fantastic deals on beauty, handbags, shoes and more! This bag is 30% off!

5. Buffalo Plaid Blanket

C. Wonder has 40% off site-wide today - such a great deal! And FREE shipping over $100.

6. Fur Lined Hooded Vest

Gap has 50% off site-wide! What a fantastic deal, you can shop for your whole family here!

7. Alexandra Earrings in Magenta

Kendra Scott has 15% off site wide today - so rare! Hop on this deal! Plus FREE shipping with NO minimum!

8. Branda Leather Knee-High Riding Boots

Sole Society is offering 30% off select shoes AND fast and FREE shipping!

9. Pajama Pants

Old Navy has up to 50% off the store including $8 pj pants for the family!  PLUS an extra 15% off your order for a limited time!

10. Embellished Fair Isle Sweatshirt

LOFT has 50% off site-wide today - which is such an amazing deal!

11. Real Simple

Amazon has $5 magazine deals - one of my favorite deals all year!

holiday gift guides! (the classics!)

Today I've got a line up of the most classic of gifts to give this season.  There are a few things that end up under my tree year after year after year.  Books, pajamas, sweaters, hats, scarves and slippers… without fail - a recipient (or four) gets some of these every year.  These gifts are so popular to give because they are practical while still be thoughtful.  Here I rounded up the classics that you will want to give… that are still special and beautiful enough that your loved ones will love receiving them!

for the little lady:

pajamas, slippers, scarf, The Princess in Black, Gaston

for the little gentleman: 

pajamas, slippers, hat, Greenglass House, The Boundless

for her:

sleep shirt, slippers, scarf, Delicious!: A Novel, edith warton's Three Novels of New York

for him:

pajama pants, sweater, hat, The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt Bourbon & Rye Whiskies, george martin ice & fire

Or shop the gifts below…

Or you can find ALL of the gift guide picks (and more!) at Pinterest!!!

holiday gift guides! (budget friendly!)

Today I've got more holiday gift guides for you… for the aunts, nieces, bff's, babysitters, teachers or, I won't tell anyone, yourself!  For any stylish lady in your life… no matter the budget, here are 28 awesome stocking stuffers and holiday gift ideas.  Just for you - consider your holiday shopping in the bag!

(above: earrings, scarf, tea cup, socks, lip gloss, tote, journal, hat, "happy" tee)

(above: "vivez" tee, lipstick, turkish towel - a personal fave!, hat, perfume, striped tee, slippers, gold bracelet, candle, leopard coaster set)

(above: pajamas, leopard clutch, necklace, animal glassware, sweater, vest, boots, "glitter" canister, faux fur scarf)

Or shop by price below… $25 and under gifts:

$50 and under gifts:

$100 and under gifts:

holiday gift guide! (for teens and tweens!)

Over the next couple of weeks I will be featuring lots of fun gifts guides to make your holiday shopping fun and simple - and of course, stylish this season!

Today I've got the best of holiday gifts for the teen and tween gals in your life.  They can be a little tricky to buy for but there are a few tried and true gifts that always work - lip gloss, personalized jewelry and fun sweatshirts are just a few. Keep things fun and light and a touch on the grown up side - they always like to be treated like they are older than they really are :)

"happy" scarf, "weekend" sweatshirt, stila lip gloss gift collection, pink personalized necklace, short ankle hunter boots,  kate spade cross body bag - on sale!, origins ginger body cream, polka dot pajama pants, jeweled head phones by frends, chan luu friendship bracelets, striped fingerless gloves, new balance sneakers

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