valentine's day gift guide: for him + her

With only 10 days until Valentine's Day, I made a list of extra sweet v-day gifts to gift your sweetheart this year (or treat yourself with -- that beaded necklace has my name on it!):
HERS 1. Arrow Cuff $60 2. Butter London Lacquer in Chancer $15 3. Je T'Amie Heart Necklace by Yellow Owl Workshop $33 (sale via fab) 4. Hey Foxy Valentine's Day card $8 5. Romeo + Juliet Book Clutch $325 6. Beaded Rose Necklace $128 7. Contessa Bow Pumps $278
HIS 8. You're a Fox Card $5 9. Sperry Top-Siders $110 10. Big Nail Bracelet $50 11. Godiva Milk Chocolate Cigars $15 12. Heart Print Hat $24 13. Rouge Double Chocolate Stout $14 14. Swiss Army Knife $54
::hoover for numbers::
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merry merry

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

{JCrew sweater + necklace}

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the holiday gift guide: last minute gifts

Hello Procrastinators of Christmas! Still have those last minute gifts to buy (me too!)? Or are you starting from scratch today? Either way, here's a list of thoughtful presents you can find at the drugstore, grocery store, Target or your local mall to get everything you might need, so the only thing you'll have left to worry about is the wrapping:
1. Merona Crossbody $19 2. Hello Kitty Toaster $19 3. L'Oreal Colour Riche Le Gloss Collection $5.99 each 4. Homemade Holiday Cookies (recipe, cookie decorating set) 5. Lucky Magazine 1 Year Subscription (buy 1, give 1 free!) $15 6. Paris, I Love You but You're Bringing Me Down $17 7. Thorny Rose Wine $9 8. Blue "Snow" Hat $12 (on sale!) 9. Red Plaid Tie $19 10. Hot Tools Curling Iron $39 (on sale! or check your local TJ Maxx) 11. Essie Nail Color in Bordeaux $8 12. Too by Blu Dot Bowl Set of 4 $14.99 13. Someecards Calendar $13.99 14. Lindt Bear Chocolate $4.50 (any grocery/drug/Target store) 15. Elf Ultimate Collector's Edition $31 16. Simon Giftcard (awesome no brainer gift) 17. Floral Dove Jewelry Stand $10.80 18. Skull Socks $3 19. Sally Hanson Salon Gel Polish Starter Kit $69
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the holiday gift guide: my wishlist

With my holiday presents picked, paid for and neatly hidden away, I thought it would be fun to do a list of gifts I am pining for this Christmas season. Because you need to treat yourself now and then right? Here are a few things I've been dreaming of finding under my tree:
1. Etta Sequin Pumps $350 2. Marc by Marc Jacobs Barette $62 (on sale!) 3. Take a Bow Sweater $98 (30% off your order!) 4. Sleep Mask in Gold $4.99 5. Loren Hope Color Block Necklace $125 6. Jewel Print Skirt $298 7. The Cambridge Satchel Company in Polka Dot $185 8. Scallop Ring $38 9. Bow Eyelashes $7.99 10. Present Bow Lamp $99 11. Initial Signet Ring $198 12. Wildfox "Fox" Tee $166 13. Pocket Datebook $25 14. MAC Lipstick in Show Orchid $14 15. Karen Walker Super Duper Sunglasses $250 16. Beauty Cosmetic Bag $6.80 17. Rabito iPhone Case $32 18. Smooch Brooch $30 19. Silver Constellation Studs $24 20. Moonrise Kingdom $25 21. Moving Bunny Chase Watch $35 22. Gypsystone Ring Set $28 23. Canning Jar Pendant by Yellow Owl Workshop $44 24. Catbird Alphabet Earrings $32+ each 25. The Zipcode Bootie $208 26. Sorrento Platter $58
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the holiday gift guide: classic gifts

Still on the hunt for a perfect gift? Me too -- it honestly feels like it never ends, and the scary fact that Christmas is a mere 17 days away (14 hours...12 minutes...jk.) has me thinking of what it takes to get those really tough candidates crossed off my list. 
Here's a list of classic gifts -- pieces that will stand the test of time, and are guaranteed to make your giftee jumping for joy. Think mom, sister, the girl who has it all -- these picks might be a little more pricey, but she'll probably have it for, like ever (or something close to it): 
1. Kate Spade Copa Cabana Wallet $89 (on sale! from $178) 2. Michael Kors Large Gold Runway Watch $275 3. Longchamp Le Pilage Large tote $145 4. Coach Willis Bag $298 5. J. Crew $125 (select colors on sale for $98/$59) 6. Kate Spade Open Spade earring $48 7. Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves $98 (on sale! some colors $59) 8. Coach Single Legacy Tassel $38 9. Club Monaco Celine Cashmere Scarf $198 10. Heaven & Heath Snow Glob Ornament $18 11. Catbird Classic Heart Studs in Silver $64 12. iPad Mini $329 + up 13. Kate Spade Bow Watch $195 14. Monogram Jewelry Box $78 15. Polka Dot PJ Set $24.99 16. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll $17.99 17. Club Monaco Skye Cocktail Ring $49 18. YSL "La Laque Couture" Nail Lacquer Set of 3 (a $75 value) $60 19. The Frankie Pump in Snake Print $228 20. Framed Giclee Print by Andy Warhol $74 21. Pearl Bee Earrings $80 (I have a very similar pair by Kate Spade and I LOVE them!) 22. Dipped Toile Dessert Plates $12 each 23. Monogram Passport Holder $135 24. Kate Spade Monogram Note Cards $26
::Want more? Visit the rest of my Holiday Gift Guide for 80+ gifting ideas::
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the holiday gift guide: gifts for girls

As difficult as guys are to shop for, I find that getting gifts for my mom or girlfriends can sometimes be twice as challenging. Here's a list of sparkly, girly, and bold gifts that any girl would love (myself included), and all priced under $160: 
1. Animal Skater Dress $72 2. Bow a Dear Necklace $49 3. XOXO Bangle $38 4. Sidewalk Skimmer in Glitter $118 5. Trunks Full of Taste Shaker Set $9.99 (on sale!) 6. BCBG Studded Retro Headphones $68 7. Kiss the Cook Cheese Board $38 8. Catbird Star Ring in Gold $96 9. Tory Burch Coley Slippers $135 10. Cat Ears Watch 11. Paper Fashion 2013 Calendar $30 12. Nars Kiss Mini Lip Gloss set (a $94 value) $45 13. Crystal Cluster Earrings $99 14. Kate Spade Winking Wallet $158 15. JCrew Heartbreaker Sweater $98 16. Cashmere Heart Gloves $58 17. Rhinestone Link Bracelet $24.80 18. Kate Spade Sprinkles Cosmetic Case $138 19. Cupcake Soap Dispenser $14 20. Fox Glass Set of 4 $49.99 21. Dot Marc Jacobs Perfume $69 22. A La Mode Poster $20-$50 23. Madewell Checked Blanket Scarf $88 24. Sole Society Carlee pump $49.95 25. DKNY Crossbody $143 (on sale from $205)

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the holiday gift guide: gifts for guys

Gifting for guys can sometimes be tricky, but I've gathered a list of thoughtful and manly options all comfortably priced under $150 that goes a little beyond giving a case of beer (although that would go great with any of these gifts, and probably much appreciated too).
1. Camera Lens Mug $28 2. JCrew Factory Sherpa-Lined Flannel Jacket (sold out online, but check your stores) $45 (on sale + 40% off)  3. Around the World Leather Watch $34 4. Old Navy Men's Boxers $8.50 5. Ted Baker London 'Para' Cuff Links $90 6. Phoebe Richardson Skeleton Espresso Cup Stack $85 7. Recover Wood iPhone 4/4S Case $38 8. WTF Stamp $9 9. Moose Head Wall Hanging $105 10. Leatherman Mut $149 11. Original Blend Gift Subscription (delivered monthly for 2, 3, 6, or 12 months) starting at $38 12. Polo Ralph Lauren Tartan Reversible Scarf $40.60 13. Camelbak H.A.W.G. Hydration Pack $120 (on sale) 14. Coach Deerskin Glove $148 15. The Art of Shaving: The 4 Elements Kit $25 16. Beer Tasting Tool Kit $24.95 17. Eastland High Fidelity Boot $110 18. Rugby Silk & Leather Skull Wallet $45.50 19. Anonymous Ism Deer Socks $28 20. Cashmere Hat $68 21. Old Navy Patterned Crew Sweater $32.50 22. Men's Backup Battery for iPhone $39.50 23. Ray Ban Classic Wayfarer $150
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the holiday gift guide: under $50

A list of gifts all under $50 -- how's your holiday shopping going?
1. Printed Backup Battery for iPhone $39.50 2. Gap Printed Canvas Oxfords $49.95 3. Kate Spade Scotty Studs $48 4. Catbird Katrina LaPenne Braid Rings $33 5. Kate Spade Lip Crayon Box Set $38 (I have these + they are awesome) 6. Urban Outfitters Mustache Watch $29 7. Johnathan Adler Smart Phone Dock $48 8. Marc by Marc Jacobs Enamel Lips Studs $42 9. Night Python Satchel $48 10. Holga 35mm Camera in Neon Pink $50 11. Gold Heart Ring $40 (on sale) 12. Lemon Zest Confetti Necklace $48 13. Marc by Marc Jacobs Julio iPhone Case $48 14. Vans for JCrew Men's $50 15. J Crew Factory Sequin Evening Bag $44.50 (on sale +30% off) 16. Gun Bookends by Mahzerandvee $26 17. Pendleton Plaid Bowtie (his) $38 18. Ban.do Bowtie (hers) $25
Click here for gifts under $25
xo!
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halloween soles

Have a stylish + spooky Halloween!

{JCrew flats (SOO comfortable + on sale!); Madewell flats (old but love these)}

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3 easy halloween costumes you already have in your closet

When it comes to Halloween, I procrastinate till the very last minute. Every. Single. Year. I'm that girl who runs out to the store (after everything has been picked through) an hour before a party, frantically searching for something (anything) to throw together. This year I was excited to find that putting together three different costumes with clothes I already owned was a cinch. Here's how I did it:

1.

What you have: 

Anything polka dot -- dress/skirt/even pants (tip: layer different sizes to achieve a cartoony look)

+ a collared shirt 

+ shiny shoes/polka dot shoes/red shoes/gold shoes

What you need:

Mouse ears (mine are from the Disney store)

Cartoon eyelashes (F21 has a set of 3 for $4.80)

= Minnie Mouse

2.

What you have:

White button down

+ white pants

+ black boots

What you need:

A black hat (unless you already own one)

+ eyelashes (put one set over one eye -- top and bottom lash)

= A Clockwork Orange

3.

What you have:

Motorcycle jacket

+ any tee with skulls/american flags/eagles

+ leather pants

+ aviators

What you need:

A helmet (optional, not pictured)

+ temporary tattoos (or real -- optional, not pictured)

= Biker Chick (think Sons of Anarchy, but more girly)

::Click here and here for more costume ideas from past years::

1 {F21 blouse, dress + eyelashes; Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes (old); Minnie ears via the Disney store}

2 {Calvin Klein top via Marshalls; Gap pants; Coach boots (old); random hat; F21 eyelashes}

3 {Asos jacket (seen here + here); H&M top (old); Member's Only leggings (old); Coach boots (old); Ray Bans}

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happy fourth

Happy Fourth of July!! 

Enjoy it in your most patriotic look -- I love mixing stars, stripes and polka dots!

ONE {JCrew top and skirt; BCBG heels}

TWO {Zara star blazer (old), top and shoes; Victoria's Secret shorts; H&M bow}

THREE {Zara blazer (old); F21 dress; Jeffery Campbell shoes}

FOUR {JCrew dress, belt, scarf; Zara shoes (old)}

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