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Gift Guide Under $50: For Coworkers + Hostesses

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I am the kind of person who tends to forget about a hostess or coworker gift until the last minute – guilty! This is one of the many reasons I always have extra nice (and by nice I mean in the $20 -$30 range) bottles of wine and champagne on hand in case I need to grab one before heading to a party. I also forget about coworkers until I see a nice card or gift on my desk and think, “oh no! I need to get them something before they leave for vacation!”

So I wanted to share some of my favorite gift ideas for these scenarios. I think we can all agree that a nice candle or bottle of booze is always a good choice. A bottle of wine with a cute dishtowel tied around the neck, a cute decanter with a bottle of whiskey or some Moscow Mule mugs and ginger beer is almost always well received. I think everyone likes a fancy candle, but no one enjoys spending the money on them – so I love receiving nice candles as gifts!

Another idea I love is fresh flowers in a pretty vase (like this one or this one) or planted herbs in cute jars. The gift that keeps on giving! This is great for a coworker or boss for their desk or a hostess for her breakfast table – a win-win.

Nice cooking salts, oils or edible treats (everyone likes peppermint bark) is great for the person who enjoys cooking or is having guests over for the holidays and could use some extra snacks around the house. Get bakin’ and give a baked good with a recipe attached – more fudge, please.

Have you given or received great little gifts like this before? I’d love to hear! I think succulents, wine and good spices/seasonings are my favorite. Thanks so much for reading! XO –

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Cabin Cozy

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Payless for IZEA. As always, all opinions are my own.

When it comes to experiencing more than one season in Southern California, I’ve felt the best way to do that is to hop in the car. I was amazed that in only two hours we were in a cabin in the woods in Big Bear, spending quiet mornings on the deck sipping coffee in slippers. And when it comes to slippers, the warmer the better.

I found this pair at Payless for less than $13, and I love that they have soles so I can be that lady walking her dog in slippers outside the house. It happens, I am not ashamed.

Personally I move through slippers pretty fast, and once they’re a little too ~~worn~~ loved, it’s time to move onto the next pair. That’s why I love how affordable these are, and when it comes to the holidays, you can’t be without a great pair of slippers!

slippers c/o Payless | plaid shirt | pants c/o | necklace, bracelet c/o | scarf c/o

Thanks so much for reading! I’d love to hear what item you can’t get through the holidays without!

For more Payless style inspiration, you can check out Payless on Pinterest. XO –

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Navigating Cyber Monday SALES

All of the sales since Thanksgiving have been amazing, but TODAY is the day it really goes down! The same retailers are offering sales but even bigger and better.

Below are some of my favorite sales going on (will be updated as I scout new ones!) AND my picks are below all of the sale info:

Ann Taylor: 50% off site wide with code EVERYTHING

Anthropologie: 25% off everything + free shipping with code XTRAGOOD

ASOS: 30% off everything with code BLESSED

Bag, Borrow or Steal: 25% off site wide with code JOLLY25

Banana Republic: 40% off everything with code BESTCYBER

Bloomingdale’s: 25% off regular-priced items AND sale items

boohoo: 50-70% off everything + free shipping

ChicWish: 15 – 60% off + free shipping AND extra 10% off orders $80+ with code CM10 | extra 15% off orders $150+ with code CM15 | extra 20% off orders $250+ with code CM20

DL1961: 40% off everything with code DLCYBER through 12/2

Express: 50% off everything

Forever21: 21% off your purchase + free shipping with code CYBER21

Furbish: 20% off site wide with code CYBER

GAP: 40% off everything with code BESTCYBER

Gigi New York: spend $125 save 20% | spend $250 save 25% | spend $350 save 30% | spend $500 save 35%

H&M: 20% off purchase over $25 + free shipping with code 2020 | 30% off purchase over $50 + free shipping with code 3030 40% off sale items with code 4040

Henri Bendel: 30-50% off select items

J.Crew: 40% off 500+ styles and 30% off everything else

Kate Spade: 30% off everything with code SHINE through 12/1

Kelly Wynne Handbags: 20% off site wide with code getplentywith20

Kendra Scott: 15% off everything with code SALE15

LOFT: 50% off everything + free shipping with code CYBER20

Lulu & Georgia: 20% off $250+ (CODE GIVEME20) | 25% off $500+ (GIVEME25) | 30% off $1,000+ (GIVEME30)

Macy’s: 60% off select items

Modcloth: 25% off everything

Nastygal: up to 50% off items + 30% off markdowns

Neiman Marcus: Earn up to a $500 gift card with your select regular-price purchase online with code GC4YOU

Nicole Miller: 30% off site wide + free shipping

Nordstrom: Save up to 50% off select top brands + free shipping and returns

Old Navy: 40% off everything with code BESTCYBER | additional 10% off with code GIFT

Paige Denim: 20% off site wide with code CYBER20

Rebecca Minkoff: 25% off all orders site-wide

Revolve Clothing: up to 85% off + 50% off final sale items with code CYBER50

Sephora: discounts on value sets – perfect for stocking stuffers!!

Shopbop: Spend $250+ and save 15% | Spend $500+ and save 20% | spend $1,000+ and save 25% with code GOBIG15

Show Me Your Mumu: 50% off select styles with code 50FORMU

Sigma Beauty: 20% off site wide with code

Topshop: up to 50% off items

The Frye Company: up to 40% off select styles

Target: 15% off orders with code CYBER15

Tory Burch: 30% off site wide with code THANKS

Urban Outfitters: $15 off orders over $75 | $50 off orders over $150

World Market: 20% off site wide with code INTERWEBZ

Below are some additional items I have my eyes on:

Happy hunting! And you can find all of my sale picks and holiday gift guides so far under the “Holiday Gifting” page at the top of this site! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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Gift Guide under $50: For the Kids

1. Dr. Seuss books – a classic that every parent can agree on.

2. String Light Knit Tights – my nieces always have cute tights for cooler weather. Love all of these!

3. Kids Laptop – my sister’s kids have one of these and she says they are always playing on it.

4. Melissa & Doug Cutting Food Set – so cute if your niece or nephew likes to help in the kitchen! I love this line of toys, so cute and classic.

5. Crayola Mess-Free Markers and Coloring Books – my four-year-old niece Harper is obsessed with coloring. These markers are everything for kids like her!

6. Stay Wild Pajamas – Old Navy has so many great kids pj’s at 30% off!

7. Constellation Night Light – my two-year-old nephew Wilson loves his turtle night light that projects stars all over the room.

8. Melissa & Doug Magnetic Car Loader – I bought this for my 12-month-old nephew Rowan and he plays with it nonstop!

9. Kids Keyboard – doesn’t even need an explanation.

10. Little Einstein – I think Baby + Little Einstein is a hit for everyone’s kids.

11. Kids Drum Set – my brother plays several instruments and he and my sis-in-law love musical instrument toys for their kids!

12. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse – my sister’s kids can’t get enough!

13. Striped Pajamas – on sale!

I have eight nieces and nephews between four months and eight-years-old, and honestly – shopping for them is the most difficult for Christian and me. We don’t have kids, I don’t have many friends with kids, so I have no idea what a four-year-old wants or what’s a good gift for a newborn! Because this is always challenging (and I have a lot of little people to shop for), I had my sister and sister-in-law help me with gift ideas that their kids love.

Their four kids range from 12-months to four-years-old, but I also included some older kid options below! I have two nephews that are six and eight, so I thought of them for some of these:

Some great sales going on right now that apply to kids:

Amazon: 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches with code 30BLACKFRI

Anthropologie: 25% off everything through 11/30 with code SHOPTOIT

Gap: 50-70% off everything with code EXTEND

H&M: deals up to 60% off and prices as low as $4.99

J.Crew: 40% off select items, 30% off everything else

Neimen Marcus: 20% off sale items for up to 50% off online

Nordstrom: Up to 60% off new sale styles

Old Navy: 60% off hundreds of styles, 50% off even more, 40% off everything else

Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale, 40% off sale for Urban On Members

World Market: 50% off toys, mugs, baskets, ornaments, bath items and more!

If you have kids or know of any great kids gift ideas – I’d love to hear! I’m always looking for some help in this area. Thanks so much for reading and happy hunting! Stay tuned tomorrow for some AMAZE Cyber Monday deals! You can see all of my gift guides so far by clicking on the “Holiday Gifting” page in the navigation bar at the top of this website. XO –

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Gift Guide Under $75 for Him

the best mens gift guide

1. Wool and Cashmere sweater under $60 in 6 colors – a mens staple

2. Poplin PJ Set 30% off – bought these for C last year and he always travels with them

3. Andrew Marc Boots 62% off in 2 colors

4. Classic Luggage Tags under $16 in 3 colors – you can never have enough of these in my book

5. Swell Water Bottle $35 and a great gift for anyone – LOVE these

6. Shawl Collar Cardigan under $50 in 3 colors – C has one like this in navy blue and LIVES in it

7. Wrinkle-free, Slim Fit Oxford $55 in 3 colors – these are C’s favorite and we always have them monogrammed

8. Knit Henley under $30 in 4 colors – I think these fit so nicely, a favorite of mine on C

9. “B” ball cap – so I’m partial because my last name starts with B, but it’s just real cute

10. Lambswool Striped Scarf 40% off in 2 colors – I love a classic mens scarf, so cute!

11. Happy Holla Days Sweater under $35 – doesn’t need an explanation, A+++

I bribed Christian with pie and football to sit beside me and help me with a mens gift guide for you guys with stuff that he really wears, likes or tells me he would use. Guys can be challenging to shop for because they don’t want 6 pairs of jeans, they want 2 pairs that fit perfectly. SO, above we picked out some of our favorite gift ideas under $75 and below I’m sharing more picks that have different price points along with the Black Friday sales going on that apply to mens clothes, accessories and gifts!

Don’t forget you guys can check out all of my gift guides at the top of this website under “Holiday Gifting,” and you can get the full Black Friday sales list in yesterday’s post!

Amazon: 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches with code 30BLACKFRI

ASOS: 30% off everything with code BLESSED

Banana Republic: 40% off with code BRFRIENDS + 50% off sweaters

DL1961: 30% everything with code DLBLACK

Express: 50% off everything, ends today at NOON

Gap: 50-70% off everything with code GAPFRIDAY

H&M: deals up to 60% off and prices as low as $4.99

J.Crew: 40% off select items, 30% off everything else

Neimen Marcus: 20% off sale items for up to 50% off online

Nordstrom: Up to 60% off new sale styles

Old Navy: 60% off hundreds of styles, 50% off even more, 40% off everything else

River Island: 30% off everything through 11/30 with code BFRIDAY15

Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale, 40% off sale for Urban On Members

West Elm: 10% off when you spend $100 or more | 15% off when you spend $250 or more | 20% off when you spend $500 or more | 25% off when you spend $1000 or more with code MOREISMORE

World Market: 50% off toys, mugs, baskets, ornaments, bath items and more!

Happy hunting – and if you have any great mens gift ideas, I’d love to hear them! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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Navigating Black Friday Sales

1. Ray Ban Aviators 30% off in 10 colors – my staple

2. Tory Burch Satchel 30% off in 3 colors – have been lusting for this blush one

3. Joie Sandals 49% off in 3 colors – obsessed with these!

4. J.Crew Striped Turtleneck 30% off in 3 colors

5. Classic Plaid Pajamas 30% off, love these too and they’re 40% off!

6. Everyday Turtleneck 25% off in 6 colors

7. My FAVORITE designer denim 55% off and only $71!! Also have and love this pair.

8. Ann Taylor Fur Gloves 50% off in 2 colors – ordered, and done.

9. Cashmere Blend Sweater 47% off and under $70 in 12 colors – a STEAL!

10. Ann Taylor Fur Ear Muffs 50% off in 2 colors

*** THE BEST OF BLACK FRIDAY SALES ***

Amazon: 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches with code 30BLACKFRI

Ann Taylor: 50% off everything with code CELEBRATE

Anthropologie: 25% off everything through 11/30 with code SHOPTOIT

ASOS: 30% off everything with code BLESSED

Banana Republic: 40% off with code BRFRIENDS + 50% off sweaters

Barrington Gifts: 10% off site-wide with code SHOP10 through 12/30

Baublebar: Take 30% off everything with code THX

boohoo: 50% off everything

Chicwish: 20% off with code BLK20

DL1961: 30% everything with code DLBLACK

Dolce Vita: 20% off + free shipping with code BLACK20

Express: 50% off everything, ends today at NOON

Furbish Studio: 20% off site wide through 11/30 with code CYBER

Gap: 50-70% off everything with code GAPFRIDAY

Gorjana: 40% off select styles with code STUFFED

H&M: deals up to 60% off and prices as low as $4.99

J.Crew: 40% off select items, 30% off everything else

Kate Spade: surprise sale up to 75% off through 11/28

Kendra Scott: take 15% off everything until 11/30 with code SALE15

LOFT: 40% off everything through 11/30 with code BF40

Lulu & Georgia: 20% off $250+ (CODE GIVEME20) | 25% off $500+ (GIVEME25) | 30% off $1,000+ (GIVEME30)

Luisaviaroma: extra 20% off sale items with code BFR20

Macy’s: extra 25% off clearance Designer Handbags | 60% off select Women’s Coats
| 50% off Women’s Sweaters

Madewell: 25% off your entire purchase through 11/29 with code Calmdown (quite possibly the best promo code name ever)

Nasty Gal: take an extra 30% off, PLUS 30% off select styles through 11/29

Neimen Marcus: 20% off sale items for up to 50% off online

Nordstrom: Up to 60% off new sale styles

Old Navy: 60% off hundreds of styles, 50% off even more, 40% off everything else

Paige Denim: 20% off site wide (excludes sale items) with code CYBER20

River Island: 30% off everything with code BFRIDAY15 11/27 – 11/30 midnight

Rebecca Minkoff: 25% off all orders site-wide through 11/29, 70% off select styles

Revolve Clothing: 50% off 600+ dresses

Sam Edelman: 30% site wide with code SAMSGIVING

Sigma Beauty: 20% off site wide

Shopbop: spend $250+, get 15% off | spend $500+, get 20% off | spend $1000+, get 25% with promo code GOBIG15

Show Me Your Mumu: 40% off select styles with code 40FORMU

Topshop: up to 50% off select lines

Tory Burch: spend $250 and receive 30% off with code THANKS

Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale, 40% off sale for Urban On Members

Victoria’s Secret: buy one bra, get one 50% off with code DOUBLEUP

Wanderlust + Co: 30% off with code FRIDAY30

West Elm: 10% off when you spend $100 or more | 15% off when you spend $250 or more | 20% off when you spend $500 or more | 25% off when you spend $1000 or more with code MOREISMORE

World Market: 50% off toys, mugs, baskets, ornaments, bath items and more!

Happy hunting! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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Thanksgiving SALES: Under $75 for Her

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Oh snap – if you haven’t seen it all over TV and social media, sales are-a-comin’ and there are so many great deals that are already underway! I want to share the sales that are currently ON, as well as some of my gifting picks for her under $75. AND I’ve added a new page in the navigation bar at the top of this page titled “Holiday Gifting,” so you guys can easily find all of these gift guides I’ll be putting together!

These pajamas come in four patterns and seriously? They’re adorable. This wine glass is my life motto, I have an identical scarf that I wear year-round and this eyeshadow palette is my go-to. I have these marquee letters and am obsessed, and this wishbone has been on my list for like… a year.

I was on the phone with my sister a few days ago (I swear, now that I’m no longer in an office I call her twice a day – sorry Sarah Thorne), and I was quizzing her for some gift guide inspo. A few great gift ideas you can’t buy online we thought of:

A donation to a charity or organization you’re passionate about (mine would be The Her Initiative!)
Fresh flowers – I love roses, hydrangeas and spider mums.
Baked goods or a special recipe – like FUDGE. Yes (insert praise hands).

So with that being said, I want to share some sales but truly – a gift from the heart is always the front runner! But for those of us stretched thin for time… the Internet isn’t a bad backup plan:

Amazon: 30% off select clothing, shoes, accessories, jewelry, and watches through 11/27 with code 30BLACKFRI

Ann Taylor: 50% off everything with code CELEBRATE

ASOS: up to 60% off with code BLESSED

Bag, Borrow or Steal: 30% off site wide with code BLACKFRI30

Banana Republic: 40% off with code BRFRIENDS + 50% off sweaters

Barrington Gifts: 10% off site-wide with code SHOP10 through 12/30

Baublebar: Take 30% off everything with code THX beginning at 5pM PST

boohoo: 50% off everything

DL1961: 30% everything with code DLBLACK

Express: 50% off everything

Gap: 50% off everything with code GAPFRIDAY

J.Crew: 30% off everything with code HOLIDAY

Kate Spade: surprise sale up to 75% off through 11/28

Kendra Scott: take 15% off everything until 11/30 with code SALE15

Lulu & Georgia: 20% off $250+ (CODE GIVEME20) | 25% off $500+ (GIVEME25) | 30% off $1,000+ (GIVEME30)

Luisaviaroma: extra 20% off sale items with code BFR20

Macy’s: extra 25% off clearance Designer Handbags | 60% off select Women’s Coats
| 50% off Women’s Sweaters

Madewell: 25% off your entire purchase through 11/29 with code Calmdown (quite possibly the best promo code name ever)

Nasty Gal: Blackout sale – 30% off favorited items

Neimen Marcus: 20% off sale items for up to 50% off online

Nine West: 50% off almost everything

Nordstrom: Up to 60% off new sale styles

Old Navy: 30% off everything, 40% off when you spend $100+ with code EARLYBIRD

Rebecca Minkoff: 25% off all orders site-wide through 11/29, 70% off select styles

Revolve: up to 50% off women’s dresses and men’s shirts

River Island: 30% off everything through 11/30 with code BFRIDAY15

Shopbop: spend $250+, get 15% off | spend $500+, get 20% off | spend $1000+, get 25% with promo code GOBIG15

Show Me Your Mumu: 40% off select styles with code 40FORMU

Topshop: up to 50% off select lines

True Religion: up to 40% off

Tory Burch: spend $250 and receive 30% off + FREE shipping with code THANKS

Urban Outfitters: 30% off sale, 40% off sale for Urban On Members

Victoria’s Secret: buy one bra, get one 50% off with code DOUBLEUP

Wanderlust + Co: 30% off with code FRIDAY30

West Elm: 10% off when you spend $100 or more | 15% off when you spend $250 or more | 20% off when you spend $500 or more | 25% off when you spend $1000 or more with code MOREISMORE

World Market: 50% off toys, mugs, baskets, ornaments, bath items and more!

Happy hunting! Thanks so much for reading – XO –

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Thanksgiving Day Outfit

I’m going to be honest, last year it was nearly 80 degrees in California on Thanksgiving Day. As much as that kind of broke my heart, I wore a sweater and boots anyway because I mean… it’s Thanksgiving.

This year it should be in the 50s and 60s which is much more realistic, but let’s be honest – it can still get pretty warm with too many cooks in the kitchen! So I like to dress in layers for holidays so I don’t have a heat flash over an oven (I know I’m not the only one). This sleeveless turtleneck is so comfortable and cute, and I love lightening up my wardrobe in the fall when I usually just want to turn to grays and blacks. And I’m all about white jeans in the fall + winter – love this pair!

photos by Jason Huang

Thanks so much for reading! I’d love to hear what you plan on wearing Thanksgiving Day and don’t forget to check out all the sales that are going on NOW in yesterday’s post! More steals, deals and gift guides coming this week and weekend – XO –

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Holiday Deals That Start NOW

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You guys know this week is a BIG week for scoring all kinds of deals on wish list items as well as gifts for all of special people in your squad, so I plan to give you guys the full scoop on sales, steals, deals and holiday gift guides to inspire you to get ahead of the game and get some of that holiday shopping out of the way (including gifts for yourself because hey – those can be necessary, #treatyoself).

Today I mixed a little of both shopping for yourself and shopping for others because I know I can’t be the only one who double shops… right?!

You can already get some great deals at:

Ann Taylor – 40% off all new styles through tomorrow with code GIVE40

ASOS – 60% off cold-weather items (need this fur scarf, this blanket scarf and this clutch)

BaubleBar – 30% off the Afterlight Collection + Gift sets with code EARLYBIRD

Bloomingdale’s – Up to 50% off select items AND $25 off every $200 you spend

Express – 50% off everything

H&M – 60% off select items

J.Crew – 30% off everything with code GETSHOPPING

Kate Spade NY – 25% off all capsule collection items with code RIGHTNOW

LOFT – $25 off dresses, skirts and sweaters and 50% off all sale items

NastyGal – 30% off select items

Nordstrom – all kinds of staple markdown items!

Shopbop – 15% off $250, 20% off $500, 25% off 1,000 (great time to snag that splurge piece!) with code GOBIG15 through 11/30

Tory Burch – spend $250 and receive 30% off + FREE shipping

World Market – 25% off ALL furniture

There are some great items already on sale, like these awesome flares, a neutral everything-fits bag that will go with everything and the boots that you’ll never take off.

Stay tuned for more sales and gift guides this week! XO –

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Let it Snow

On our last day in Big Bear, we decided to drive up the mountain to enjoy the snow and lo and behold, it started snowing! For these Mississippi turned California kids, it’s a special moment when you feel the snow falling (or rain these days – feel free to mail me some, kthanks), so whenever it happens I instantly revert to an eight-year-old. Tell me I’m not alone in this?

By this part of the trip, I had not realized how cold it would actually be, so having this fur vest was the perfect layering piece to create a totally different look. I wore this dress as a sweater over jeans and felt so warm while still put together. Never underestimate stepping out of the box to mix and match – the best way to maximize your wardrobe!

This isn’t the greatest photo of Bailey, but sister loves the snow. She just runs around like a bullet the whole time with a gigantic dog smile, and afterwards we realized it was the perfect way to tire her out before the windy drive home. Noted!

Thanks so much for reading, and check out the winner of the Pro Beauty Hair Tools giveaway here!

Stay tuned for some holiday gift guides this week and some killer Black Friday + Cyber Monday sales! XO –

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Party for Her

I shared about my trip this summer with Healing Waters International and The Her Initiative here, but earlier this week I hosted a Party for Her to share my experience and the cause with all of my girlfriends in Orange County. You can watch a short video of the trip I took here (and you can also get a super attractive behind-the-scenes of what I look like crying = bonus!).

I wanted to host the party before the holiday season really started up, because as I shared here, when I was younger, in addition to presents, my parents began giving each of us $100 to donate to a charity of our choice. We would select an organization in January and share with the family which one we chose. Over the years it has become so much fun to continue to learn about all of the organizations in place helping others – from books to animals, young artists, musicians, and health causes – there are so many great ways to give back.

In college I was Philanthropy Chairman of both my sorority and honor society, and worked to raise money to support shelters that housed young girls without a place to call home. Christian and I actually met while volunteering at a nursing home (are you rolling your eyes yet?). Needless to say, helping those in need and trying to treat others how I would want to be treated is something I will always fully support.

This year, I’ve chosen to take a larger role in The Her Initiative and have pledged $25 a month to give clean water to 25 women and children. This helps keep them healthy, teach them about properly washing their hands and preparing food and keeps children in school which gives them better education for a better future.

Think of what you spend $25 a month on – movies, happy hour, a manicure, takeout. Imagine if you didn’t have clean water to drink or give to your children? Instead you carry contaminated water from a creek everyday for your family?

During this season of giving, I’m challenging you guys to open your hearts to recognize how truly blessed we are. Give back. And maybe you can’t invest your time right now, but you’re willing to give money. If you feel called to help us help Her, commit to $25 a month or give a one-time donation here. Every bit helps.

I want to thank The Whimsy Cookie for donating these adorable Her cookies (and I will not confess how many I ate, they are addicting). Fun story – the owners of Whimsy are Collins Tuohy and Laurie Suriff from Memphis, Tennessee. Collins and I are friends from college and she is a part of the family that The Blind Side is based on. And yes – her family is absolutely as amazing as they are in the movie! Check out her adorable cookie company here and seriously – they were shipped across the country and were SO cute and delicious. When I was emailing with Collins about this cause, she replied with, “Whimsy is always excited about being able to make cookies for a good cause! Change sometimes happens in the smallest forms. If everyone would do a little something, even as simple as giving a sugar cookie away for a good cause, we could really make a positive movement in our country and others. We are excited to be a part of Her even if it is in the smallest of ways!” I mean… reason 800 why I love her.

Another big thank you to Always Lou Designs for providing the party decor and this perfect “So Thankful” sign. I can’t wait to re-use these decorations! You can get your own tassel garland, thankful sign, balloon and paper lanterns – and they have so many adorable party options.

And lastly thank you to Seven Daughters Wines for providing some of my favorite wine for all of the ladies. There was so much to cheer and I will never turn down their Pinot Noir.

Thanks so much for reading, and I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving week, full of family, friends, food and full hearts knowing how lucky we truly are. XO –

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Winter Whites

When it comes to dressing for the holidays, you can never go wrong with sequins (in my book). It was love at first sight when I first met this matte sequin pencil skirt, and it was the perfect piece for our anniversary date night in Big Bear over the weekend.

There was actually already a little snow in certain parts of town on Saturday, before a full snow-fest came on Sunday (so fun – photos coming soon!). So you know I had to take advantage of all forms of winter white! I don’t have our Christmas tree up yet… but only because I’m still practically arm wrestling Christian about it. He tells me Christmas is bulldozing his favorite holiday (Thanksgiving). I don’t disagree… but I mean, let’s be honest, I’m still ready to see a tree.

t + j Designs has so many adorable sequined pieces for the holidays – like this off the shoulder top and this white and silver sequin pencil skirt. SO if you’re in need of a little sparkle, this is the place to snag some!

Spill it – who has their Christmas decorations up already? Make me jealous!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered the recent giveaways on the blog. The winner of the Pro Beauty Tools giveaway will be announced Monday here, and the two winners of the Rebecca Minkoff bags are announced here. Thanks so much for reading! XO –

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