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gift guide :: for your man

{click item above to go directly to product} 1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10 Now, I’m not saying that any of the gifts above will make the men in  your life love you more…. But I’m not…

don’t sweat it

Weekends are for relaxing and the last thing anyone wants to think about is what to wear.  My favorite comfort wear for anytime of the week is a sweatshirt and jeans.  It’s effortless and comfortable, but can also look sloppy if you choose the wrong pieces. Sweatshirts have come along…

party perfect

The holidays are right around the corner and our social calendars are going to be filled with several occasions to celebrate the season.  To save you from waiting until the last minute for that perfect party outfit, here are four single standout pieces to give you just the right look wherever you’re headed. ::…

the holiday exchange party :: how to

If you’re like me, you’ll probably be participating in no less than 137 “exchange” parties this year.  Y’all know what I mean.  White elephant, Tacky Christmas, ornament, cookie, scarf exchanges…..it’s about to be ON. My favorite exchange party of the season is an annual Favorite Things party I do with…

shoe diaries

During the Norstrom Anniverary sale back in July, I stumbled across these Sam Edelman beauties and instantly fell in love.  Burgundy has been the reigning queen of fall colors the past few seasons and a shoe seemed the perfect addition for my fall wardrobe. Well good news my friends, these…

moto + combat

One of my favorite fall trends is the moto and/or combat boot trend.  I mean, we all know that I have a totally freakish slight and completely normal obsession with boots.  And these are the kind of boots that will make any outfit look stylish.  Plus, they’re probably just scary enough…

top gun

I’m on a faux leather kick this week and today I’m sharing this fabulous bomber jacket from Anthropologie.  At a price point under $200, this vegan leather bomber jacket, is the perfect addition to your fall and winter wardrobe.  Treat it like a denim jacket and pair with jeans for…

denim and leather

Hell just froze over.  I’m actually wearing a faux leather skirt and even worse – I like it. My first thought when leather reemerged on the trendy fashion scene was “no way, I’m too old”.  Leather pants and skirts are for women in their 20’s who don’t have kids.  I…

the perfect plaid

When plaid button downs first emerged on the fashion scene, I had flashbacks of the 90’s grunge scene with Nirvana and Pearl Jam.  I rolled my eyes and crossed my fingers that the fad would quickly pass into more feminine trends. Well here we are – several seasons later, and…