Pretty trees from around the city getting me into the spirit of the holidays…
Tag Archives: holidays 2012
Sparkle Season
In my mind, the holiday season is synonymous with sequins, glitter, and sparkle (see my 25 Days of Sparkle Challenge here!). From the early days of December through New Year’s Eve, ’tis the season to rock them. While it seems everyone around me is complaining about how many Christmas parties and soirees they have to attend, I am wishing for more! Because I can advocate for daytime sequins all I want, but sometimes you just need a certain occasion to pull out a look like this…
TFNC Sequin Sarah High Low Dress, House of Fraser, $50
Gold Sequins Leather Watch, DKNY, $135
Gold Metallic Hair Clip, Miss Selfridge, $3
All Wrapped Up Pave Stud Earrings, Kate Spade, $58
Hurricane Heeled Sandals, ASOS, $80
Anyone have any holiday parties to attend this weekend? Will you be donning sequins and glitz? Tweet or Instagram me with hashtag #25DoS!
Pretty in Plaid
This holiday season, I am loving the idea of pairing casual, comfy plaids, like this soft boyfriend-fit from Jack Wills, with more formal skirts, as in this dark velvet number by Pins and Needles. Don’t get me wrong, I wear sparkly holiday dresses as much as I can in December, but I do think this would be a fun Christmas-party alternative!
Stapleton Shirt, Jack Wills, $79.50
Velvet Mini Circle Skirt, Pins and Needles via Urban Outfitters, $39
Tassel Zip Clutch, ASOS, $25 (sale!)
Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, $34 (3-pack)
Tock Flats, Kate Spade, $198
Also, at this point “plaid” is starting to look like one of those words that I just don’t think is spelled right…
I’ve been an awful good girl…
One of the perks of being a blogger is that, in the midst of sharing all of these gift guides for helping giving to everyone on your list, you also get to publicly share your own holiday wish list… am I right??
(1) Gimme Some Leg Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer, $118
(2) Camera Strap, Bloom Theory, $130
(3) Emily Slip, Free People, $88
(4) Vickers Bow, Kiel James Patrick, $58
(5) Pearl Twisted Hammock Necklace, J.Crew, $98
(6) Lauren Puffer Vest, Lilly Pulitzer, $188
(7) Idiom Bangle // Carousel Watch, Kate Spade, $75 // $250
(8) Monogram Necklace, BaubleBar, $105
(9) Navy Canvas Classics, TOMS, $44
(10) Bird Chatter Flannel Loungers, Anthropologie, $45
Gift Guide No. Three
(1) Dot-Every-I Journal, Anthropologie, $14
(2) Leather Colorblock Passport Case, J.Crew, $45
(3) Bubble Necklace, J.Crew, $150
(4) Leather Tote, Gap, $125
(5) Vickers Bow, Kiel James Patrick, $58
(6) Bow Hair Clip, American Apparel, 3 for $34
(7) Macaron Case, Urban Outfitters, $10
(8) Cole Enamel Stud Earrings, Tory Burch, $68
(9) Croffix Sailing Belt, Kiel James Patrick, $88
(10) Plaid a Little Love Bag, ModCloth, $38
Cyber Monday
Black Friday gone, Small Business Saturday past– you’re not done shopping yet are you?! Today we return to work, but the shopping continues. Here are some of the best deals from my favorites stores that you can access right from your desktop.
Alex and Ani: 15% off everything // Free shipping with code CYBERLOVE
American Apparel: 20% off everything with code MONDAY12
Anthropologie: Free shipping today only
ASOS: 30% off everything with code CYBERMONDAYSPECIAL
ban.do: 20% off everything with code GIVETHANKS
BaubleBar: Free gift for every $40 you spend
Bloomingdale’s: Spend $250, get $50 off
Country Club Prep: 25% off everything // Free shipping
CuddlDuds: 30% off everything with code CYBERSALE30
Design Darling: Spend $100 and receive 15% off with code EARLYBIRD
Dixieland Monogram: Free gifts with purchase // For every $200 you spend, receive a $25 gift card
DSW: Spend $74 and get $15 off // Spend $149 and get $30 off // Spend $199 and get $50 off with code HOLIDAYS
J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything // Free shipping with code YOURGIFT
Jack Wills: 30% off everything // Free shipping with code THANKS
Kate Spade: Surprise Cyber Sale with discounts up to 75% off // Free shipping over $200
Macy’s: 15% off // Free shipping over $75
Madewell: 25% off everything // Free shipping with code TREAT
Marley Lilly: Free earrings with any $30 purchase
Piperlime: 20% off everything with code CYBER
Ralph Lauren: Receive $25 off every $250 you spend
Rebecca Minkoff: 15% off full priced merchandise with code CYBERMON15
Rent the Runway: Spend $100 and receive 20% off, plus a free Lancome Juicy Tube
Ruche: 30% off new arrivals
Shabby Apple: 20% off everything with code JOYFULSEASON
Shoptiques: 15% off everything with code CYBERMONDAY
Stella & Dot: Extra 25% off all sale styles
Steve Madden: 30% off everything // Free shipping with code GIVE25
TOMS: Free shipping // Free gift with purchase
Tory Burch: Spend $300 get 20% off // Spend $500 get 25% off // Spend $750 get 30% off // Get a limited edition notecard set with any purchase of $150 or more when you enter code GIFTFORYOU
Urban Outfitters: Spend $75, receive $15 off with code SUPERCYBER
Unique Vintage: 25% off everything
Vineyard Vines: Spend $200, receive 20% off with code CYBERFUNDAY
Gift Guide No. One
I’m done being in denial– the holidays are here! One week until I allow myself the first Peppermint Mocha of the season, and ten days until Black Friday! Here’s my first gift guide to get you through the biggest shopping day of the year– more to come all month long!
(1) Mani Pedi iPad Folio, Kate Spade, $85
(2) Mini Cupcake Maker, Babycakes, $30
(3) Handshake it Up Gloves, Alice Hannah London via ModCloth, $75
(4) Faramond Pencil Tin, Jack Wills, $9.50
(5) Le Vernis Nail Colour, Chanel, $26
(6) Twitter-Plate Necklace, BaubleBar, $88 (order by Dec. 3rd!)
(7) Heart Shoe Clips, ban.do, $25
(8) Colder Than You Bow Gloves, Tulle Clothing via ModCloth, $18
(9) Small Slouchy Cosmetic Case, Tory Burch, $78
(10) Design*Sponge at Home by Grace Bonney, $35
