It’s November 1st so we all know what that means…time to prepare for the busy holiday season ahead and GIFT GIFT GIFT! From stocking stuffers to gifts for friends, family, colleagues, professors, bosses + more, I am rounding up some great options that everyone in your life is sure to love!
Sometimes it’s tough to find the right gift for everyone in your life, especially if it’s a new friendship, relationship, work friend etc so whether you need an affordable option, a fun pick or something sweet, shop these great gift options this season so you can be a gifting pro!
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More gift guides to come AND if you are looking for gift suggestions for any specific categories or people in your life let me know so I can make sure I cover ’em in my next guide!
I’m off to NYC today for a week filled of work, photoshoots, seeing friends + family and of course spending some time at my favorite spots in the Big Apple! Whether I am in NY to visit family, have meetings or shoot new content, I always love being back in the city that never sleeps, my true home. I’ve been living in LA for over 5 years now but it stills feels like just yesterday that I was living and working in New York where I was born + raised. I will forever have a NY personality (I am totally impatient, loud, I hustle + I don’t take no for an answer haha) and when I first moved to LA my east coast personality definitely took people by storm.
I am a firm believer that if you can make it in NY you can make it anywhere + that my NY roots contributed to the success I’ve been having even here in LA. NY is a city that allows you to dream, allows you to be who you want to be, achieve your goals + experience new things each and everyday. I learned so many key life skills and career skills from my time in NY + each time I return back I reminisce about my early years in my career, my college years + how far I’ve come…
One of the many things I love about NY is that you can truly be as fun + crazy as you want to be. I love mixing feminine vibes with uptown chic styles, my ultimate style icon being Carrie Bradshaw (as if that weren’t already obvious haha :p) I always wanted to get some fun photos with the famous yellow NYC cabs so last time I was in the city I did this shoot + all of my SATC vibes came to life!
My yellow off the shoulder bodysuit + black tulle skirt are both Amazon finds. I love shopping Amazon when I have specific pieces in mind because it is so easy to just search, find + get what I am looking for right away!
I actually bought this skirt + bodysuit in multiple colors so I mix and match the pieces all the time. These pieces are great to dress up with heels or even make them casual with a moto jacket and sneakers.
I kept my shoes and bag classic. I love this black Chanel Flap Bag + bring it with me everywhere I go – especially NYC for business meetings or nice dinners. My heels are classic black patent leather pumps, a pair every gal should have for work + play.
I also pulled the look together with one of my signature Gucci belts, this pearl one which pairs perfectly with the feminine details of the tulle skirt.
Now I am off to the Big Apple…have a great weekend ya’ll!
Halloween is one of my favorite times of year, especially at Disneyland! As you may know by now, I am always up for a magical day at Disney (heading back again tomorrow) and one of the best times to experience Disney is during the fall season and especially October to experience all of the fun Halloween themed activities they have in store.
From limited edition merchandise to tasty treats to the spooky decorated streets of Main Street USA, Halloween is in full force at the most magical place on earth.
One of my favorite Disney buys for the spooky season has been this Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Backpack – it is a great size to wear to the park and I LOVE how on theme it is for the rest of the Disneyland park.
2. Spooky Decor, Updates + Shows
Disneyland goes all out for Halloween – like literally ALL OUT! There is so much to experience and see at Disneyland during the month of October, but here are a few decor, ride + show highlights to check out:
The Haunted Mansion Ride – Ya’ll I am so excited about this update for the spooky season because The Haunted Mansion Ride got a little Nightmare Before Christmas makeover for the spooky season. The entire ride has been taken over by Jack Skeleton + you will not want to miss this beautifully executed Haunted Mansion remake and luckily you have time! This redesign will be live from now till January 6th, 2020.
Main Street Pumpkin Festival – The first image in this post is from the absolutely amazing Pumpkin Festival on Main Street in Disneyland! Main Street is covered with pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, fall decor + more giving you all the fall feels for a fun day ahead. I love the intricate details of the carved gourds + even Downtown Disney has some awesome themed pumpkin statues + decor throughout the area.
Spooky Shows – Both California Adventure + Disneyland have a few spooky nighttime shows that the whole family will enjoy. One of my favorite shows is at Disneyland park – Halloween Screams. It is a 10 minute show filled with fireworks, spooky projections + clips of your favorite Disney villains and songs from the movies (because hey why not embrace you evil side around Halloween time right? :p) At California Adventure you can experience the Oogie Boogie Bash which is a ticketed event but it’s well worth the price tag with an appearance from grave diggers, the headless horseman + so much more.
Haunted Happenings at California Adventure – Throughout California Adventure park you can experience Halloween takeover in Cars Land, the Guardians of the Galaxy ride + so much more! I love the spooky touches throughout the park because let’s be real…they are IG approved hehe :p
3. Tasty Treats
Halloween Popcorn Buckets + Reusable Cups – OK this is one of my MUST buys every time I head to the park, a souvenir popcorn bucket so naturally I HAD to get the new ones they have at the park this Halloween season. They have a few options from a Purple Cauldron to a Mickey Pumpkin – you’ll want to snag one before you leave the park…I love collecting them and displaying them around my place as fond memories of a magical day. I am also obsessed with this Poison Apple Mug available at both parks that can be refilled at various spots throughout your park stay.
Delightfully Spooky Desserts – From Coco Churros to Oogie’s Worm & Dirt Funnel Cake to a Mummy Donut, both California Adventure + Disneyland park will have your taste buds watering with these yummy treats throughout the end of the month!
I didn’t think it would be possible to combine some of my summer favorites into fall but…I did it. I love wearing pastel hues year round (dark colors aren’t really my thing…they have their time and place don’t get me wrong but right now…I am loving some lighter colors to embrace the fall season so here we are! I am loving this dress from Red Dress boutique and ladies you must get it! It comes in a variety of colors and it fits pretty true to size – plus you can style it a variety of ways season to season.
I styled this dress with a white Gucci belt. I searched high + low for this beauty and finally scored it from MyTheresa! I discovered MyTheresa and instantly fell in love because there is FREE shipping and NO TAX since they are based in UK.
I also tied the look together with the trendy hairband of the moment…pearl ones! I stocked up on these ones from Amazon + they are great to style with any look so I bought them in every color to mix and match.
I am OBSESSED with this floral Gucci bag. I scored it on major discount and have been wearing it ever since. It’s a great size and with the pop of floral it makes it a great bag to make a statement with whatever look you are wearing. In terms of an investment, this bag is definitely worth it since it is sturdy and amazing quality!
I have been on the hunt for white boots and I finally found some cute ones with this pair. If you are still on the hunt for great fall boots, be sure to check out my Fall Boot Guide HERE.
Who doesn’t love a good party am I right?! Well I don’t know about you, but I personally LOVE playing the part of hostess with the mostess but I usually struggle with the shopping, prepping + overall theme of the event / gathering. So what is a gal that loves throwing a fun yet chic bash to do? Turn to Coterie Party of course!
OK, so I LOVE a good party + I love being a hostess but finding the right food, decor, tabletop etc always stresses me out, or at least it did till I discovered Coterie Party. Coterie Party makes throwing a party easy with their pre-made kits specialized for any occasion so you don’t have to shop at multiple places to get everything you need for the ultimate bash!
From the decor to the plates to the silverware, cups, centerpieces + more, each Coterie Party ‘Party Set’ has everything you need to throw a party without worrying about making last minute runs to the store for goods you thought you already had.
Since summer is in full swing, I have been having lots of pool parties at my place and before heading to the pool, getting together with friends around some tasty treats is the best way to cool down which is why my current favorite Party Set from Coterie Party is this ‘Sunnylife x Coterie Flamingo Pool Party Set’!
The ‘Sunnylife x Coterie Flamingo Pool Party Set’ has everything you need for the ultimate summertime bash: A Sunnylife Flamingo Pool Ring, Balloon Set, Confetti, Sunnylife Flamingo Straws, Plates + more!
Whether you want to bring these essentials poolside or set up a summer themed party in your home, these goodies make for the ultimate insta-worthy gathering (I mean I even color coordinated my treats in order to match the set hehe :p)
While this Party Set is perfect for summertime fun, I wanted to highlight how Coterie Party makes parties for any occasion convenient because they have Party Sets special for those moments.
Whether you are throwing a birthday party, engagement party or bridal or baby shower, Coterie takes the guess work out of party planning + the best part? The Party Sets are affordable + come out cheaper than heading to various stores to grab all of the goods you need to throw your next party!
