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Valentine’s Day: Gift Guide for Her
pillow bangle Kate Spade Macy’s bottle mask set 10 8 8 5 4 2 candleHappy Friday y’all! I’m at work today, but I can’t stop thinking about how Valentine’s Day is just under two weeks away! I know that shopping for that special girl in your life can be hard. But I know that coming up with a gift that you would want can be even harder! Personally, I can never come up with my own gift ideas, so I figured I’d try to help out any indecisive gals out there.

I’ve put together my top 10 favorite gift ideas for Valentine’s Day for her. Maybe you could even forward this to bae to give him a little hint about what you want!

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Voluspa Prosecco Rose 11-ounce Corta Maison Candle – $30.00 This candle from Bloomingdale’s has 60 hours of burn time and is made with coconut wax. It is phthalate, paraben and sulfate-free and there was no animal testing. This candle was also made in the USA! How perfect is this candle for that special lady in your life? This could be such a romantic gift for your special someone OR the perfect Galentine’s Day gift to your BFF. You can also find this candle at:
1. The Voluspa website
2. Nordstrom
3. Anthropologie for only $28
4. Distinctive-Décor.com for only $26
Alex and Ani Love Charm Expandable Wire Bangle – $28.00 This bracelet comes in either a gold or silver color and is made in the USA. Alex and Ani bracelets are the perfect gift for any special gal in your life. They’re fairly inexpensive, but the quality is excellent and it’s super thoughtful. You can also find this bracelet at:
1. Alex and Ani (right now it’s only available in a rose gold finish)
2. Nordstrom in both the gold and silver
GLAMGLOW #Multimasking Mask Treatment Gift Set – $39.00 ($97 value) Ok, who doesn’t love masks?? This mask set comes with 6 items. It is good for normal, oily, dry or combination skin. It is an exclusive, travel-friendly set of 6 cult-favorite mask treatments, so you can multi-mask on the go. This is perfect the perfect solution for pores, oiliness, and acne and blemishes. The set includes:
1. Supermud Clearing Treatment
2. Youthmud Tinglexfoliate Treatment
3. Gravitymud Firming Treatment
4. Thirstymud Hydrating Treatment
5. Flashmud Brightening Treatment
6. Powermud Dualcleanse Treatment
I know this is definitely on my hint list for Robert. I love GLAMGLOW products, so this is a no brainer for me. If you buy this item from Bloomingdale’s, you’ll earn double points in beauty if you are a Loyalist. You can also buy this gift set from:
1. Sephora
2. GLAMGLOW
3. Amazon
S’Well Pink Topaz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle – $35.00 How cute is this pink bottle!? Y’all already know pink is my favorite color so I love this already. Stay hydrated in style with a sleek, double-walled stainless-steel water bottle featuring ThermaS’well fabrication that keeps cold drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drink hot for up to 12. Each bottle features a wide mouth that makes it easy to fill, add ice cubes and clean. Holds 17 ounces. This brand is so great because they donate a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each bottle to UNICEF to help provide clean drinking water to children around the world. You can find this water bottle at:
Kate Spade miss to mrs. insulated tumbler – $18.00 As you all know I’m getting married in June and I think this cup is soooo cute. I’m also a huge love of Kate Spade so double love here. This is an insulated travel tumbler with flashy metallic graphics. Holds 20 ounces! You can find this tumbler at:
Baublebar Gabriela Tassel Fringe Earrings – $48.00 These earrings are super popular right now. Tiered tassels define head-turning statement earrings that frame your face in vibrant color. These are a 4” drop and 1” width. If you don’t like the pink, you can get them in a variety of colors. You can also purchase these from:
1. BAUBLEBAR
2. Bloomingdale’s
Kate Spade ‘post court’ heart dish – $20.00 This heart-shaped dish is perfect for putting your jewelry in at the end of the day. Put your heart into decorating with this sweetly shaped porcelain dish that provides a clever and colorful update to your space. You can also purchase this at Kate Spade.

Kate Spade All My Love Hinge Bangle – $78.00 How cute is this bangle with the hearts on it. Wear your heart on your wrist with this charming multi-heart bangle bracelet. The bracelet is 7.5” circumference and has a hinge closure. It is 12K gold-plated base metal/enamel/cubic zirconia. You can also find this bracelet at:
Slip Silk Pillowcase – $79.00 Silk Pillowcases are all the rage right now. Cotton grabs your hair and twists it at the root throughout the night, damaging on your hair and causing bed-head in the morning, whereas slipsilk is so gentle on your hair, it allows your hairstyle or blow-dry to last overnight. Unlike cotton, which draws moisture from your face, hair and scalp, slipsilk breathes and is a natural temperature regulator. I have a silk pillowcase and I can’t say enough good things about it. You can also buy these pillows at:
1. Sephora (only available in gold and black)
2. Nordstrom
3. Anthropologie
4. Pottery Barn
Levtex Pompom Heart Accent Pillow – $44.99 “A textured heart adds a sweet finish to this crisp canvas accent pillow.” This pillow is so freakin cute! I seriously wish I had a couch because I would buy this right now for myself! I can’t find this pillow anywhere except for Nordstrom.

Those are my top 10 picks for gifts to get her for Valentine’s Day. There are tons of other great gifts out there, but these are my faves. All of these gifts are either from Bloomingdale’s or Nordstrom, but I’ve linked other places that you can buy from!

Shipping:
- Bloomingdale’s: If you sign up to become a Loyalist (their rewards program), shipping is always free. If you don’t sign up, it’s free shipping after $150.
- Nordstrom: Always free shipping and free returns
QUESTION: what do y’all do for Valentine’s Day? Let me know if you go all out with your significant other or do you prefer a laid back celebration?

XOXO
February 2, 2018
January LP After Party Sale

Happy Wednesday and happy 2018 y’all!!! There’s no better way to kick off the new year than with a great sale! So drum roll please…the Lilly Pulitzer After Party Sale is now LIVE. I shopped this sale back in August and loved it, so when I got the email about the sale in January, I knew it was a must shop. This is one of the only times that Lilly items go on this kind of sale and let me tell ya, it is totally worth it. The wait time this morning to get into the sale said 25 min, but it only took 20 (there were about $14,000 people in front of me!). Once I got in thought I had no problems maneuvering around the sale and finding things that I LOVED. You can check out the sale through this link here and then hit the “shop now” button!

Below I’ve linked some of my favorite items (I actually purchased quite a few, even though my credit card might be crying and the rest were items that I just loved). Very important to note is the fact that all items are FINAL SALE so you have to be 100% you want the item and that it’s your correct size.

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TAMIAMI OFF THE SHOULDER TOP (Multi Sun Splashed)

Normally $64     On Sale for $19

This top is super cute. I got this in my normal size, XS. I love the pinks and oranges in it. I think that this top will transition very nicely from Spring to Summer. I bought this with the hopes of wearing it on my honeymoon!

SLEEVELESS ESSIE TOP (True Blue Seas the Day)

Normally $58     On Sale for $24

I got this style top during the August After Party Sale and loved it so much. I like the way it fits and is nice and cool when it’s hot. I originally purchased this in an XS and it was just a little bigger than I would have liked. I put this one in my cart this morning, but moved too slow and it sold out in my size!

KEY ID CASE (Multi Coco Coral Crab)

Normally $28     On Sale for $14

How cute is this ID holder? It’s perfect for taking to the beach or if you just need a little something to keep your ID in. I like that you can attach your keys to it as well. This is perfect for vacation!

PACKABLE ESCAPE WEEKENDER (Multi the Swim Accessories)

Normally $134     On Sale for $99

This is such a good deal for this bag! It is $35 off making it under $100! It looks like the perfect size for a weekend getaway or a carry-on for the plane! I already made my purchase and I have WWAAYYYY too many bags, but I would have definitely bought this bag!

CRAYTON RACER BACK TANK TOP (Indigo Keep on Trunkin)

Normally $48     On Sale for $19

How can you pass up a $19 Lilly tank? Especially one with elephants on it! This is such a cute, casual look. This tank is over 50% off!

ESSIE TOP (Multi Sea Salt and Sun)

Normally $58     On Sale for $24

I ended up getting this one this morning during my online shopping trip! This is very similar to the one I talked about above, 4 items up. I had this in my shopping cart during the August sale and didn’t end up getting it, but I was lucky enough to get it this time!

COURTNEY SHIFT DRESS (Brilliant Blue Catch and Release)

Normally $178     On Sale for $54

Ok y’all this dress is more than 50% off! I just had to get it, I got it in my regular size 0 so hopefully it fits the way I’d like it to! And can we just take a min to talk about how cute the back of this dress is! Talk about showing a little skin (in a good way)! I def bought this with my honeymoon in mind!

ROXI TOP (Multi Sea Salt and Sun)

Normally $108     On Sale for $29

I actually love this top, but I didn’t end up getting it. I had to weigh the pros and cons of it and couldn’t come up with enough times that I might wear this. At over 70% off, this top is such a steal and I highly recommend getting this if you think you’ll wear it!

During this year’s January sale, I bought with my honeymoon in mind. We’ll be going somewhere beachy/tropical in June and how perfect are these pieces?! My advice to all y’all shopping today or tomorrow is to think about things that your summer wardrobe was missing last year or what you think you may want this year and buy it. Go for it; I know that it’s close to Christmas and you may not want to spend that much, but this sale only happens twice a year. Get a head start on your summer wardrobe now! Even though I had to wait in a virtual line to get into the sale, once I was in it was smooth sailing! I can’t wait to get my things in the mail so I try them on and share with y’all what I love about each piece.

Let me know if any of y’all hit the online sale today or if there were any special finds that you picked up. I’d love to hear all about your experience!

XOXO

January 3, 2018
Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
Happy Holidays y’all! I hope now that it’s two days after Christmas y’all are slowly recovering! I know that a lot of you spent tons of money already for Christmas and the last thing on your mind is spending more money. But if you’re anything like me, and have a gift card or two burning a hole in your pocket, then this post is for you!

We all know that the Half Yearly Sale is going on at Nordstrom, so I’ve made your life easier and went ahead and rounded up a bunch of my favorite items from the sale. I currently only have a few of the items, but the rest are either in my cart or on my wish list! I’ve recently started shopping at Nordstrom more and more (probably because I have a Nordstrom card and I love getting notes!) but I just love their customer service and the free shipping/free returns ALL the time!

If you haven’t already checked out the Half Yearly Sale, I highly suggest you go take a look. Run, don’t walk to your computer to take a look! Things are selling out very quickly! Below, I’ve rounded up my top picks from the sale that I think you should take a look at. I’ve linked all the items right below this picture and in the description of each item. Happy shopping!

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1. Michael Kors Belted Parka Jacket – $90.99 60% off This jacket is normally $220.00! The website says that the jacket runs true to size and is currently available in sizes XS to XL. This is such a good deal as MK hardly ever goes on sale! I wish I lived somewhere colder so I could get this jacket! The last MK jacket I got, it fit TTS but the good thing about Nordstrom is the FREE returns, so if you can swing it, I would get 2 sizes if you’re unsure and then return the one you don’t want.
1. Treasure & Bond Brushed Stripe Blanket Scarf – $26.98 40% Off This blanket/scarf is normally $45 and comes in TWO colors! The first color is called “Ivory Combo” and has pinks and greys in it. The other color is called “Olive Combo” and has red, yellow, blue and greyish/black it in. Ok, how cute is this scarf!? I LOVE the pink colored one and think it would go great with all the winter whites and neutrals going on right now.
1. Nike Flyknit 2 LunarEpic Men’s Shoe – $83.98 40% Off This shoe is normally $140 and comes in both black/white and in a blackish/white with blue accent. The black one is available in sizes: 8, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 10.5, 11, 13, and 14. The second color option is ONLY available in size 8.5. This is such a great deal for Nike, so if you are looking to get something post-Holiday season for that special guy in your life, now is the time. I know these are going to go super-fast, so hurry!
1. Thread & Supply Brandon Fleece Jacket – $71.02 33% Off This super popular jacket is normally $106.00, but is on sale in both colors: “Carafe Bear” and “Ivory”. Keep your eye on it though because both colors are only available in size Large. Nordstrom sometimes restocks, so def keep your eye on it. This style also comes in a vest that you can look at here.
1. American Atelier Portland Beverage Dispenser & Stand – $20.00 60% Off As you all know I’m getting married in June so I’ve taken a liking to checking out home goods when they go on sale. This drink dispenser is normally $50. This would be perfect for hosting parties and putting a little sangria in there! You could get two of these for less than what it would cost you to buy one at full price.
1. Halogen Velvet Cold Shoulder Top – $38.90 33% Off This velvet top would be perfect for NYE! It comes in 4 colors: black, blue, burgundy, and pink. All four colors come in both regular and petite. If you like this and are a petite size, I would hurry because they are selling out quickly! The black is available in every size in both regular and petite. The blue is only available in Petite XS, but in every size in regular. BOTH the burgundy and the pink are only available in regular sizes. The website says this top runs true to size. I like the black version the best.
1. American Atelier Daphne Set of 4 Stemless Wine Glasses – $24.12 33% Off So these glasses are really popular right now as I have seen a bunch of my fellow bloggers with these on their stories. They are regularly priced at $36 for the set. With the price of them on sale, it makes each glass about $6 each. They come in both copper and gold. I wish I had my own house already, because I absolutely love these and NEED them in my life ASAP!
1. Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Throw – $116.90 20% Off I know this price is a little steep, but this throw is normally priced at $147. This throw is super soft and a great size to use as a blanket. It is currently in stock in the cream, espresso, and stone colors.
1. Diff Rose 55mm Polarized Mirrored Sunglasses – $50.98 40% off These sunglasses are normally $85. I love the slight cat-eye look of the frames and the fact that they are polarized, what a win!
1. Men’s Michael Kors Wool Blend Double Breasted Peacoat – $99.90 70% Off Are you kidding me??? 70% off!! This is such a steal! You should hope on the website or run to your store and swipe this as fast as you can! This coat comes in four colors: black, burgundy, grey, and navy. Personally, I like the grey and black the best. The black is only available in size XXL and XXXL. The burgundy is only available in a M. The grey and navy are fully stocked in ALL sizes. The website says that if you are between sizes, to order one size down, but again you can always buy two sizes and return the one that doesn’t work.
1. BaubleBar Criselda Ball Shoulder Duster Earrings – $28.80 40% Off These earrings are normally $48. These would be soo cute for New Year’s Eve!
1. Tory Burch “Miller” Flip Flop – $146.25 25% Off These sandals are originally $198 but are on SALE! I swear these sandals NEVER go on sale, so of course I had to buy them. I actually bought these during their Black Friday sale and they were a cheaper price then. They are a super cute dark grey that will go with everything. I have them in the brown. I normally wear a size 6.5, but these run small so I order up and get a 7 which is perfect! They are currently only available in size 4, 4.5, 5, and 5.5. I would keep checking all day if I were you because they tend to restock. When I bought mine, it took me 3 different tries to FINALLY get them in my size. They’ve been restocking them like crazy so don’t lose hope if they’re not in your size right this second.
1. Leith Easy Circle Cardigan – $44.98 40% Off This cardigan comes in five colors: black, blue, coral, olive, and pink. This style is oversized by design, but if you want a tighter fit, order one size down. The black and olive are available is sizes M- XXL. The blue is only available in a size L. The coral color is fully stocked in every size. And the pink is available in sizes L-XXL. It looks like this cardigan hits about mid-thigh.
1. J.Crew Voletta V-Back Sweater – $53.70 40% Off This sweater is super cute and is normally priced at $89.50. It comes in three colors: grey, muslin (ivory), and olive. The grey is available in sizes S-XL. The ivory color is available in every size except S and the olive is available in only M and L. You can also get the grey from the J.Crew website or store, but only in in grey and only in sizes M-XXL. The only thing with buying it from J.Crew is that it is final sale (it’s also $45.99 there).
1. Kate Spade Cameron Street – Jeweled Lottie Leather Satchel – $233.16 33% Off This purse is normally $348 (that’s a lot of money for such a small purse!). It comes in pink and in black. It also has the cutest jewels lining the bottom portion of the bag. I love that this bag has top handles and a crossbody strap.
1. Vince Camuto Sequin Front Top – $71.40 40% Off This top is perfect for NYE and it is normally $119!! The website says that the top runs big, so you should size down! In my experience with Vince Camuto tops, I always end up sizing down. This is currently fully stocked in all sizes in both regular and petite. It has a sparkly, sequin front and a drapey knit back.
1. Free People Kolby Fringe Scarf – $28.80 40% Off Ok, I know how y’all love this Free People scarf so I thought I’d include it in my post. This one is really cool because I feel like it is different than the solid color ones that I’ve seen everyone with. This one is red, black, and white stripe.
1. Recover Flow iPhone 6/6s/7/8 Plus Case – $11.98 40% Off The phone case is normally priced at $20. In general I love the marble look, but throw some pink and sparkles and I’m definitely in love! You should note though that it is an iPhone 8 Plus case that is retrofitted to also accommodate iPhone 6, 6s and 7 Plus. I’m not exactly sure what that means, but you can always return it if it doesn’t fit your phone.
1. BLANKNYC Suede Moto Jacket – $112.80 40% Off This jacket is normally $188. It is available in three colors: black, burgundy, and coral. If you’re between sizes, you should order up a size. As a rule, I always size up in sweaters or jackets because I know that I am going to end up layering under them and I like to have the extra space. The black is available in sizes S-L. The burgundy is fully stocked in every size and the coral is only available in S or M. While there are still sizes available, I wouldn’t count on having them last too long!
Those are my top items that are currently on sale at Nordstrom. There are tons of other great deals out there so let me know what fun stuff you picked up from the Half Yearly Sale.

XOXO
December 27, 2017