Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! ♥ I am about to head out to have some turkey (ahh I can’t wait) but first I wanted to round up some of my favorite Black Friday finds + steals! From Nordstrom to Target to Tory Burch + more, holiday shopping can be done from the comfort of your home…no need for long lines or traffic – I prefer PJs + a great cocktail 😉
Whether you are doing some winter style shopping for yourself (I definitely got in on a bunch of these deals hehe :p) Or you are looking for great gifts for family + friends, these sales will have you giving the gift of style to everyone in your life (and at a fraction of the normal retail cost).
Happy Wednesday Lovers! Time to share a look for one of my favorite times of year to dress for…the holidays! Ok, so I may not love the cold NY weather and I may or may not end up buying more gifts for myself than others (oops but hey with the amazing deals happening this time of year I can’t resist) but one part of the holiday season I do like? Dressing up…duh!You can never go wrong with a simple black and white ensemble…timeless, elegant and perfect for any holiday party (even the work holiday party that you always rush around trying to find an outfit for…don’t worry I know how it goes 😉 )Let’s first start with a simple white wrap blouse like this one from Dora Landa NY. I love this blouse because it is flattering on every figure and in addition to a crisp white look (which can even be worn to the office!) it has black lace detailing that adds a little glam for a sweet holiday look.Skirt wise I opted for a black bandage skirt…once again it is a piece that can be worn well past the holiday season and it can be dressed for work or play. While I honestly can’t remember where or when I got this skirt, I found a similar skirt here (for under $50). Ok as for my accessories let’s get down to it. I am obsessed with this Michael Kors bag (similar here)..the python pattern is so unique and it’s the perfect clutch that doubles with a shoulder strap to wear for any holiday bash.And behold…my solution to the Valentino Rockstud Pumps…these gorgeous black suede studded pumps from Necessary Clothing and guess what? They cost under $30!!! Yes ladies…affordable and comfortable…win/win 😉As for what to wear jewelry wise? A simple monogram statement necklace that once again can be worn wherever and whenever…I love monograms and it makes a great holiday gift idea 😉 😉 You can shop tons of styles from BaubleBar here.P.S. if you missed my first holiday outfit idea you can see it here (it includes sequins!).
Happy Weekend Lovers! Time for another gift guide! Often times it’s hard to buy for let’s say your teenage niece, your tech savvy aunt, your straight to business mom or trendy gal pal. You don’t want to spend a fortune because hello what gal isn’t on a budget…and you don’t want to pick a cheap gift that the recepient won’t get much use out of…so what is the perfect, no brainer gift? A little ‘extra‘ as I like to call it. That means a key ring, a key pouch, phone or tablet case or even a business card holder! You can’t go wrong with any of those items because they will be useful to anyone…guaranteed 😉 (I’d say or your money back but hey I’m not the one selling them to ya…otherwise I would stand by that 110% lol!)
Happy Thursday Lovers! I’m excited to switch things up today and share a little beauty post with ya’ll! I am always on the hunt for new beauty products…especially ones that are affordable and can be easily found at local drug stores or major retailers (all of today’s products are available at Target, Walgreens or Sephora)! So let’s get down to it…First up…Olay Regerist Micro-Sculpting Cream! I recently got my first ever Microdermabrasion treatment and the aesthetician (who was horrified by the state of my skin by the way) emphasized the importance of starting young with the proper products to nourish and treat your skin to get it in the best state before it’s too late. I may be 22 but apparently now is the time to combat aging skin before the aging starts…at first I wasn’t on board but after an hour treatment and a lot of convincing…I think I will listen up and start with my aging skin treatments…first off by sticking with the Olay Regenerist line…especially the Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream.Not only does it reduce the sight of wrinkles, but it firms skin in just a few days and helps your skin look 10 years younger in the matter of weeks…top rated, featured in countless beauty mags and plus I’m a fan…if that didn’t sell ya on this lightweight creamy product yet…I don’t know what will 😉 Maybe the fact that it retails for under $25 will help too…
Now that we know what to use on our face to combat aging skin let me introduce to you my skin saver…a product that deals with my biggest issue year round…blemishes and acne. The Body Shop has come up with a pocket sized solution to help reduce the appearance of blemishes in a matter of hours without using harsh chemicals that typically dry out your skin or cause negative side effects. I LOVE this Body Shop Tea Tree Blemish Gel (I may or may not have it on me daily in my cosmetic bag).
After getting rid of your blemishes it’s time to bring a little attention to your lips…with Clinique Matte Lipstick. I love any lipstick that is matte and especially a lipstick that doesn’t feel dry or one that needs to be re-applied every half hour…this Clinique Long Lasting Soft Matte Lipstick has long lasting in it’s name and feels like a lightweight gloss or lip balm…I’ve been wearing this daily even if it is just to run errands.
It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE nail polish and I am slightly addicted to manicures…and by slightly I mean definitely. I get my nails done minimum once a week and I always love trying new colors and brands. My long standing go to brand has been Essie, but when I saw this new brand ‘Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics‘ in my Glam Beauty package sent to me from Mode Media I right away A) fell in love with the name of the brand…hello ‘Obsessive + Compulsive’ describe me all too well according to my mother 😉 & B) these polishes are 100% Vegan + Cruelty-Free…now that’s pretty awesome for a nail polish!
They say ‘the eyes are the window to your soul’ so I feel it’s only suiting to make them pop…and Eyeko ‘Me & My Shadow Waterproof Shadow Liner’ has become my savior for early morning eye makeup in a jiffy. This glide on shadow is long lasting, not messy and provides amazing color without having to mix and match it with multiple eye products. Since I tend to keep my eye makeup simple (you will never see me with a cat eye or multiple eye shadow colors unless it is professionally done) this product is perfect for me. I do my makeup in under 15 minutes and this takes all of 30 seconds to apply for an instant ‘done’ look.
Now for the finishing touches…fabulous hair and a delicious scent. I always want simple and easy hair products to spray on wet or dry hair that add volume or a little style with low maintenance and who would of thought Target would sell my ideal product, ‘Charles Worthington Volume & Bounce Thicken & Full 3D Boosting Creme‘. Spray and go…nothing complicated there. It adds bounce, shine and volume without that ‘hard’ or ‘crunchy’ feeling…ladies you know exactly what I am referring to…
Last but not least…the fragrance. I scream, you scream, we all scream for…you guessed it ICE CREAM…so Demeter Fragrance came up with a genius scent…’Pistachio Ice Cream’! Not only does it smell just like my favorite flavor of ice cream but it is such a unique scent I’ve had various gals and gents come up to me asking what I’m wearing…let’s just say it is far from Chanel No.5. Wear this only if you are able to think outside the box and smell sweet even if you don’t always act like it 😉 (Similar picks below)
P.S. In addition to these products being just what you need for the winter months, they also all make fabulous holidaygifts!| Click To Shop This Post |
(all products are courtesy of Mode Media + this post is sponsored by Olay)
Happy Wednesday Lovers! So it may be rainy and cold this week but I discovered a way to brighten things up around here…with a colorful outfit post…duh! Contrary to popular belief neon isn’t just for summer…case and point…this look 😉 I can never have too much color in my wardrobe…it’s what makes me me! I based this whole look off of two fabulous pieces…1) This neon Kendra Scott Necklace + 2) This Neiman Marcus cobalt blue tote…both of which I am in LOVE with <3 My shoes remind me of Chanel…why? Because they are classic tweed except with a twist…an open toe! (P.S. I am selling them on my Poshmarkhere) They are comfortable, classy and are perfect for the office…year round!Now for the rest of the look…I had a thing for quilted in this post. Black quilted vest, gray quilted skirt…I just love quilted stitching…it’s timeless and always looks ‘put together’.To make the look a little different, I opted for a chambray button down (this one from Gilt is great)…I kinda had a thing for blue hues if you couldn’t already tell…speaking of…Yup, mirrored aviators…something every gal is after AND they make an awesome holiday gift for gals of all ages! My sister is 14 and is obsessed with her Ray Bans and my mom can even be seen rocking a pair from time to time…what does this tell us? Mirrored aviators…a holiday MUST! I wish the weather was warmer so that I could actually rock this colorful number but hey for now I will accept just sharing it with you 🙂 BTW as I am writing this I am watching the first episode of Bravo’s new series ‘Girlfriends Guide To Divorce’…and I am OBSESSED. Lisa Edelstein is my official #WCW<3| Click To Shop My Look |