Showing posts with label christmas shopping. Show all posts
Showing posts with label christmas shopping. Show all posts

26 November 2017

Gift Guide: For Her

Gift Guide 2017: Gifts for Her



Today, I am so excited to be sharing my first gift guide of the season and will be sharing  a bunch more over the next few weeks to hopefully help you check all the boxes on your shopping list. To kick off this year's gift guides, I'll be starting with one of my favorites: Gifts for Her. Between my mom and my 3 sisters, Christmas mornings my entire life have been pretty girl-centric, and their gifts are the things I look most forward to finding and buying. I've rounded up my top gifts for all the ladies on my list - girlfriend, sister, and mom approved - to share with you.

I think sweaters are a staple gift for women, so why not pick out a sweater with a little something extra? Like this ruffle sleeve sweater, perfect for your sister or BFF; it comes in cream and a pretty peach color and is super afforable at $49. I also love this ruffle sleeve tunic style sweater with elbow cut-out; its super unique, on-trend, and comes in olive and black too. Or if you are looking for something a little less trendy and more classic, maybe for mom, this is the perfect cardigan. It's an open-front circle-style cardigan and is made of the softest material ever, so luxurious!

Besides sweaters, jewelry tends to be a super popular gift for ladies year after year. Statement earrings are currently having a moment, so why not snag a few pairs of fun earrings. I am recommending these 2 pairs for 2 reasons. First, they are super light, so you can wear them all day without any discomfort. Second, they come in a TON of colors options! Both the pink and eggplant pairs are under $50 too. Looking for a next-level type gift for a special lady in your life? This wrap bracelet is perfect because the stone on the ends can be switched out with lots of gem options or the pearls shown to really personalize the piece.

Another popular gift idea for women are warm-weather accessories, like gloves, hats, and scarves. Treat the ladies on your list to a fabulous scarf a la this oversized, knit beauty in the perfect soft pink hue. If you have a plaid-lover like myself on your list, I definitely recommend this boucle plaid scarf in the navy and pink plaid. It will be so warm during the upcoming winter months and the color combo is gorgeous. If you are thinking your bestie has enough scarves, this pearl adorned beanie might be the perfect gift for her! Pearls are everywhere this season, and even though they are trendy, they are also very classic. I adore this beanie, and it comes in black too. Snag it quick its currently 30% off through Cyber Monday.

If you are a boyfriend or husband looking for the perfect gift for your lady, I have included some higher end suggestions too. Like this Chateau Parka by J.Crew, its a classic, comes in 5 colors, and will become her favorite for years to come. The quality is top notch, and they are currently 40% off, through Cyber Monday, (plus an extra 10% off until noon Cyber Monday with code: SHOPFAST) so shop quickly! Another good option is a designer handbag. For totes, I personally love Tory Burch, this pretty pink one with the tassel detail has stolen my heart. Plus, it's 30% through Cyber Monday with code THANKS. If your gal prefers a smaller bag, this Rebecca Minkoff crossbody is a classic, but in this velvet, its both chic and trendy too. I love this dark grey, but it comes in several other colors too. Snag 25% off orders of $100+ with code BLACK25 or 30% off orders of $250 with code BLACK30.

Know anyone taking a big trip next year? Milestone birthday, honeymoon, anniversary? Or just travels a lot for work? This chic spinner luggage duo can't be beat. Under $300 for both pieces, and available in 4 colors, this set is the perfect gift for a daughter who might be getting married next year. Hint, mom, hint. Not in the budget, no worries, snag this super affordable and incredibly gorgeous iphone case, so at least her phone can travel in style ;) I mean, that marble is swoon worthy, right?

Shopping for yourself? No judgement, I did too! I highly recommend snagging these OTK boots while the sale price is so freakin good! At over 50% off for Marc Fisher, you almost have to, right? Is your calendar littered with holiday parties from now until the new year? Snag these pretty strappy heels in this gorgeous blush velvet or one of 3 other colors, and dance your way to 2018 in them!

Happy Shopping!

SHOP THIS GIFT GUIDE:

24 November 2017

Black Friday 2017 Sale Round Up


I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of great food and even better company. If you are like me and my family, you may have already hit the sales, both in store last night and earlier this week online. I have rounded up the best of the best sale this Black Friday and have even posted a ton of my favorite gift options from a bunch of retailers to make your shopping even easier. With all the sites and sales, it can be overwhelming to find the perfect gifts for everyone one your list. So, hopefully this along with tomorrow's gift guides will be helpful!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH | 50% off entire purchase, no code needed
AMERICAN EAGLE | 40% entire purchase, no code needed
ANN TAYLOR | 50% off entire purchase, use code THANKFUL
ANTHROPOLOGIE | 30% off entire purchase, no code needed
ASOS | 30% off entire purchase, use code EPIC30
BANANA REPUBLIC | 50% off entire purchase, no code needed
BAUBLE BAR | 30% off entire purchase, use code FRIDAY30
DSW | 20% off everything, use code BLACKFRI20
EXPRESS | 50% off entire purchase, no code needed
GAP | 50% off entire purchase, use code: BLKFRIDAY
H&M | up to 70% off entire purchase, no code needed
J.CREW | 40% off entire purchase, use code: THANKU
J.CREW FACTORY | 50% off entire purchase, no code needed
KATE SPADE | 30% off entire purchase, use code: GIVEJOY
KENDRA SCOTT | 20% off everything, use code YELLOW20
LOFT | 50% off everything, use code FRIYAY
NORDSTROM | extra 20% off sale items, no code needed
OLD NAVY | 50% off entire purchase, no code needed
REBECCA MINKOFF | 25% off purchases of $100 and more, use code: BLACK25
SEPHORA | tons of gifts sets on sale, no code needed
SHOPBOP | up to 30% off entire purchase, use code MORE17
TORY BURCH | 30% off purchases of $250 and more, use code: THANKS
ULTA | beauty busters up to 50% off, no code needed


TOP 10 GIFTS FOR HER




TOP 10 GIFTS FOR HIM




TOP 10 GIFTS UNDER $50 FOR HER




TOP 10 GIFTS UNDER $50 FOR HIM




TOP 10 BEAUTY DEALS




TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS FOR HER




TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS FOR HIM




TOP 10 HOME DECOR DEALS





TOP 10 FOODIE GIFTS




TOP 10 HOSTESS GIFTS




Check back tomorrow for the first gift guide of the season.

Hope you all have a great Black Friday!

17 December 2014

Stocking Stuffers

Christmas is easily my favorite time of the year, and it's rapid approach has me feeling giddy with excitement! One of my favorite traditions is stuffing stockings; the combination of gift-giving with decor is perfection in my book. Growing up, my three sisters and I each had matching stockings in 4 different colors. Every Christmas morning, we would come down to the family room and see them hanging from the mantle, filled to the top with tiny treasures. My mom would always carefully individually wrap the contents and inside we would find adorable items such as lip balms, lotions, patterned socks, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, beauty products, notepads, pens, and other things that were practical but also fun. 

To this day my sweet mom still fills our childhood stockings for when we come over to exchange gifts and celebrate Christmas. It's one of my fondest memories and cherished traditions. Now as an adult, I always look for extra, smaller items to share with my sisters as part of their gifts each year. Plus, K and I have stockings of our own to fill with festive goodness this year to expand the tradition! 

Below are some of my favorite items to give and receive as stocking stuffers. These items also work well if you exchange gifts with your girlfriends, or participate in Secret Santa exchanges. I have also included some items that are inspiring my stocking stuffing for K too. Happy shopping!


Stocking Stuffers for Her

under $10
lip gloss | make-up brushes  | mascara | brush | nail polishcompact | tea | head phones | bbw lotions 

$10 to $25
eos | iPhone case | socksmug | hair ties | ring | philosophy lotion | chocolates

$25 to $50
wine topper | key chain  | earrings | scarf  | hat | stationery

$50 plus
bracelet | perfume | gloves | wallet | candle | perfume | gift cards 1 2 3  

Stocking Stuffers for Him

under $10
bbq sauce | beef jerky | hat | scarf | head phones 

$10 to $25
whiskey stones | giant candy bar | measuring tapecologne | shave cream | shaving kit

$25 to $50
nuts | passport case | movie  | belt | socks | candle | shot glasses

$50 plus
watchneck tie | bow tie | movie theater gift card


Happy shopping this holiday season!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!




Follow on Bloglovin

01 December 2014

Cyber Monday Sales

Happy Monday lovelies! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. I know we enjoyed a long vacation from work, spending a lot of time with family, and of course, eating tons of delicious food! Quickly on the heels of Thanksgiving was the start of the retail frenzy leading up to Christmas. K and I were out shopping Thursday evening and again Friday afternoon. It was a much less rushed feeling than in years past, which we appreciated. Following shopping, we pulled out all our Christmas decor and decked the halls Saturday. Finally, on Sunday we wrapped all our goodies from shopping the days earlier and enjoyed a Netflix marathon. 

Today we are back to work and it is a bit of a drag. Luckily, today is also the magical day of online super sales, guaranteed to aid in the completion of your holiday shopping: it's Cyber Monday! I have put together a little synopsis of the discounts happening around the interweb as well as a few of the items I have already picked up for the holidays. While you are shopping, don't forget to keep an eye out for holiday party apparel and little gifts for stocking stuffers too, both of which I will be talking about in upcoming posts. Good luck and have fun shopping!

Cyber Monday Steals & Deals

______________________________________________________________________________________________

Shop Tory Burch || 20-30% off with code LUCKY



______________________________________________________________________________________________

Shop J.Crew Factory || 50% off entire site & an addition 10% off with code YOUVEGOTSALE



______________________________________________________________________________________________

Shop Kate Spade || 30% off entire site with code CYBER30



______________________________________________________________________________________________

Shop J.Crew || 30% select styles and 40% off select sale items with code MONDAY



______________________________________________________________________________________________


Happy shopping this holiday season!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!




Follow on Bloglovin

02 December 2013

Holiday Gift Guides - The Guy's Edition

Happy happy Monday (night) loves! It never fails that there are just too many things to do, and so little time to do them in! I really wanted to get this up last week, but life had other plans (we plan and God laughs, right?). Though, I'm sure you were all rushing to prepare for Turkey Day and the madness that was Black Friday, so hopefully you can relate and forgive me, pretty please; I am posting now, after all =) I shall try really hard to post again with a Thanksgiving day recap later this week (fingers crossed)! But, until then, I would like to share with you some items that I have been perusing for the men on my shopping list, in case you need a little inspiration! Confession time: I hate, loathe, dislike, etc. the word 'man'...and its plural 'men.' Its so weird and formal and gross to me (hello new bucket of issues to discuss with my non-existent therapist). I much prefer the word 'guys' to 'men' so that is what I shall try to stick to going forward. Now, there are significantly fewer gift guides for the guys than for the girls, since, in my experience and opinion, guys are much easier to shop for. Get them the newest electronic toy, latest movie release, new socks to replace the ones lost to the monster living in the dryer, and they are happy as a clam. Sweet and simple right? Well, I have rounded up some duds, toys, and other fun things to keep the guys in your life stylish and entertained heading into the new year. 

Gift Guide: Guy's Apparel

plaid shirts: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
striped sweaters: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
comfy cardi's: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
slippers / belt / moccasins / messenger bag / grey beanie / green beanie
knit scarf / wallet / fair isle hat / plaid scarf 
plaid tie / stripe tie / grey stripe tie / check tie / dot bow tie / check bow tie / watch

Gift Guide for the Guy's Guy

Gift Guide for the Preppy Intellectual

I hope this gives you some inspiration for the special guys in your life, or your weird uncle, or your distant relative you are not even sure is related to you, but you feel obligated to buy something for (we all have them, right?). I mean what guy doesn't love when they don't have to go clothing shopping for an entire year, because you do it for them at Christmas? And, although they will not admit it, they like to feel a little pampered every now and then too, so a few manly 'beauty' items never hurts either. Did you see those beer mugs?? Now our love of monogramming can be shared by our counterparts in a way that makes beer actually sophisticated and a little cute (but don't tell them that, of course). Whether he's a guy's guy, the sports aficionado, the brainy guy in a tie, a hipster, the strong silent type with a pipe and a book, or just a goofy guy who stole your heart, there is something for him on this guides. With that, I wish you all happy shopping this holiday season ladies!

What's on your guy's wish list?
Are the girls or guys on your list easier to shop for?

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!




Follow on Bloglovin