holiday gifts under $100

December 3, 2013

The holiday season is so much fun!  I feel like everyone is bustling around heading to holiday gatherings, get togethers, a doing their shopping.  Personally I’m a fan of giving multiple, small holiday gifts rather than one large gift.  I also think it may be due to the fact that I often come across these small gifts and think, “Oh this would be perfect for…!”

Check out my picks of some of my favorite gifts under $100!  I can’t name any names but I definitely picked up a handful of these for all of the special people on my list!  Enjoy!
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the holiday dress

December 2, 2013

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banana republic factory store anthropologie clutch banana republic factory store banana republic factory store Dress: Banana Republic Factory Store, similar here from Banana Republic // Heels: Valentino, and similar in all white and snakeskin // Earrings: Nadri // Necklaces: TJ Maxx, Banana Republic Factory Store, similar here // Clutch: Anthropologie // Nails: Marc Jacobs nail lacquer in Sally // Lips: L’Oreal Colour Riche lipstick in British Red // Hair: Sultra curling rod 

The holiday party craziness has already started–I feel like it was just Halloween!  I’m sharing one of my holiday looks that I wore to a holiday themed cocktail party the other night and I decided to go with a glammed up (obviously) theme of black and white.  I feel like there is a lot of red, green, and blue at holiday parties so I wanted to go for a classic color palette of black and white.  I found this dress nearby my office at my local Banana Republic Factory Store (I’m a sucker for the outlet malls, guilty!) and really loved the thick stripes and the nice hourglass shape.  Not to mention, all of their dresses are 50% off from December 2-12…so it was basically free, right?!?

Since my dress was classic and simple, I opted for a classic red lip and winged liner for my makeup and brought out my sparkliest jewelry because–when in Rome!  Its not everyday that you can pile on the sparkle so I figured my holiday party was the perfect excuse to bring on the old Hollywood glamour–don’t you think?

xoxo

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we search. we find. we ShopStyle!

December 1, 2013

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Fossil purse shoes ShopStyle Hey guys!  Hope you had a great Thanksgiving for those who were celebrating.  I wanted to share with you a fun project that I did with my friends over at ShopStyle.  ShopStyle is kicking off their new campaign and I took part in a ‘lay down’ shoot to help share the news!  I’ve been a big fan of ShopStyle for quite some time now–my last post about them here and when they interviewed me here–and I jumped at the opportunity to style up this shoot!

The theme of my shoot was shoes…obviously, so I brought along a couple armfuls of my favorite pairs!  Its been a lot of fun to collect shoes over the years and watch my closet grow because each pair is so unique and they can take your outfit to a whole new level.  These shoes are particularly special to me because I found probably one third of them on ShopStyle…great for when you have your mind set on a specific pair and need to search high and low on the internet to find them!

A big thank you to my team who helped make this fun shoot possible, Nicole and Audrey were essential in we had way too much fun!  Check out ShopStyle’s commercial below…I’m glad that I can’t make shoes automatically appear out of my laptop–that would be dangerous!

xoxo

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what to wear: thanksgiving dinner

November 28, 2013

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miu miu glitter heels thanksgiving outfit Fossil Erin Satchel plaid shirt Top: Forever 21 // Skirt: JCrew, similar here // Heels: Miu Miu // Bag: Fossil Erin Satchel // Nails: Marc Jacobs Nail Laquer in Sally // Lips: L’Oreal Colour Riche lipstick in British Red

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  I headed over to my family’s house today and persuaded my brother Andrew to get off the couch to snap some photos outside in our backyard.  For our family get together I wanted to dress in vibrant color to celebrate all of us getting together.  Pops of red, pink, and orange–so festive and fun!  I’ve been on a major red kick lately and I’ve fallen head over Miu Miu heels for this Fossil tote in a bright red leather.  Its my new daily bag and I love the side pockets–one for my keys and one for my phone, perfect!  Since I’ll be in the kitchen helping prep our meal, I focused on a ‘no fuss’ hairstyle so I opted for a simple side braid to tie my look together.

This year am thankful for all of the people that I’ve met through blogging.  I have had the pleasure of meeting so many fantastic friends and readers and you all make this worth the effort!  Its amazing to have a support system so thank YOU for reading and following me along on my fashion adventures.  Thanks for inspiring me everyday!

xoxo

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what to wear: winter puffer jacket

November 25, 2013

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helmut lang puffer jacket

Shirt: Pickwick & Weller // Jacket: Helmut Lang (50% off!) // Pants: Vince // Booties: Dolce & Gabbana // Necklace: Banana Republic, similar here // Ring: Banana Repbulic, similar here // Nails: Marc Jacobs Sally // Hair: Sultra Curling Rod

Sometimes you just want to stick to the basics and keep your outfit simple and functional and thats exactly what I was going for today.  On this chilly day I was feeling a bit under the weather (fingers crossed that I don’t get the flu!) and trying my best to look pulled together while keeping warm to fend off the feelings of a cold.  My guilty pleasure is a pair of comfortable pants and this pair by Vince is perfect for looking tailored yet they feel like yoga pants.

Paired with my pant I wore my Pickwick & Weller Margot v-neck tee.  I’ve been looking for a classic plain white tee for quiet some time and finally found the perfect fabric, casual slouch and price point.  Oftentimes I’ve found great white tees in San Francisco boutiques and gasp at the three-digit price tag, but I love that this Pickwick & Weller tee is only $28.  I first discovered this shirt listed on Oprah’s Favorite Things list of 2013 and I knew I had to slip one on.  Oh and get this…the company was started by Ashton Kutcher and two friends!  So cool to see celebrities using their fame for good, in this case keeping all Pickwick & Weller tees ethically made in Los Angeles, CA.

Under my white tee base layer, I topped off my look with my Helmut Lang puffer jacket, my newest jacket purchase for the upcoming winter season and I’m OBSESSED with it.  I actually haven’t ever owned a puffer jacket before because they, well…make you look like a marshmallow.  But when I saw this one and its motorcycle jacket cut and oversized hoodie…I needed it immediately.  Not only is it beautiful, but this is the warmest coat I’ve ever worn. Ever.  Needless to say, I was bundled up and keeping nature’s elements at bay!

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