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:: Holiday Dress (and it’s 50% off!) ::

I wanted to share a look that is perfect for the Holidays!
and it’s a total steal!
I was going to wait until Friday to share, but
 it is currently 50% off with free shipping!

I loved this dress the moment I put it on.  The fabric is so yummy (technical term) and cozy.
This dress fits all my criteria : comfortable, flattering, feminine, room to expand with all the food and cocktails.
It does have a great stretch to it though, so it really is perfect if you want all the food and cocktails 🙂

The bell sleeves and jacquard fabric make it a perfect fit for a Holiday party, whether it be a family party, work event, or just out with friends!
The velvet bow clutch is perfect for winter parties,
and I have been able to wear these grey mules for so many occasions for months now!

// Jacquard Bell Sleeve Dress //
 50% off and free shipping!
runs slightly large , I sized down and am in size 0
 // Velvet Clutch, also comes in RED! SIMILAR and SIMILAR //
// Grey Suede tacked Mules run TTS // 

 

and note to self :
APPLY SELF TANNER ASAP.

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christmas, Lifestyle

:: Grand Cayman Bound ::


WE’RE OFF TO THE CAYMANS! Mele Kalikimaka! 


  


We are off for our annual family Christmas trip and I couldn’t be more excited.


I’ll be stopping in with a few posts *hopefully* in between cocktails on the beach,


but wishing you + yours a very merry early Christmas! 




photos from a few years ago, when we chartered a boat and were the first ones out to Stingray City and got them practically all to ourselves! 


all of those dark shadows above are the stingrays 


It’s one of my favorite things to do and it never, ever gets old. 


This year the boys wanted to charter a deep sea fishing boat instead…..and I don’t think I get to swim with these little (big) angels so I’m a little sad.








I’ll be instagramming daily! For once 🙂 




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christmas, fashion, gift guide, Lifestyle

:: GIFT GUIDE : BRAVO + CHILL ::

OH-EM-GEE!!!! I’m so excited!!!! 
The BEST gift guide of them all y’all!!!!! 


If there is one thing you can rely on me for,
it’s my extensive knowledge in how to master unwinding on the couch with remote in hand. 
I will never steer you wrong on how to Netflix Bravo and chill….that’s a promise.
 There’s nothing like the warm glow of the nonsensical garbage on the screen in front of you 
to melt away the stress of the day.

 DRAPE FRONT CARDIGAN   //   SMART PHONE PROJECTOR   //  HALO TOP  //.  FASHION + PARIS COLORING BOOK 
MY-BOYFRIEND-ANDY-COHEN’S-BOOK   //.  MONOGRAMMED UGGS   //   STRIPED THROW BLANKET   //    NETFLIX ETSY PRINT 



// DRAPE FRONT CARDIGAN // 
I don’t know about you, but this is always how sexy I look while I Bravo + Chill. 
just give me a chaise lounge and a glass of wine and call me Mariah. 


// SMART PHONE PROJECTOR //
turn anything on your phone into a huge TV on the wall!
this would be so amazing for vacations or for anyone that travels a lot and has to spend a lot of time in hotel rooms!! 


//  HALO TOP  //
it’s just the best stuff ever – with no guilt! 
so you can have extra wine or pizza instead! 



// FASHION + PARIS COLORING BOOK // 
in case you feel like zoning out on the couch with just 
some background noise of Friends reruns


// MY-BOYFRIEND-ANDY-COHEN’S-BOOK // 

join my non-official book club and read this with me over the holidays, and then we will discuss after Christmas! 
his first book was great if you haven’t read any (the one that is not a diary/journal format).  the second is the same journal format like this. 

// MONOGRAMMED UGGS // 
in case you need to walk outside to greet the pizza delivery man or Postmates person, these are real shoes with soles so you’re good to go! 



// STRIPED THROW BLANKET // 
or my favorite CABLEKNIT THROW is on sale for $40 off right now! 


//  NETFLIX ETSY PRINT  // 

I need to add this to my gallery wall of nonsense. 





THINGS I MUST COMPLETE BEFORE I CAN WATCH NETFLIX   //   IF YOU CAN READ THIS BRING ME WINE  //  RAMON-ER PINOT GRIGIO  //  
THIS IS HOW YOU ADULT WINE GLASS   // STRIPED LOUNGE PANTS  //  CABLEKNIT SOCKS. //  FACE MASKS  //.  DONUT MUG   //  APPLE TV 




// THINGS I MUST COMPLETE BEFORE I CAN WATCH NETFLIX // 
the cutest note-pad that I ever did see.
perhaps so cute that I would actually finish everything on it….. 

gimme these socks.  hilarious. 

// RAMON-ER PINOT GRIGIO // 
the most important item of them all! 
If you can’t find Ramon-er Pinot Grigio, Kris Pinot Grigio is my favorite 🙂 
I like it even more than Santa Margherita

adults drink out of extra large wine glasses.
of course. Ramon-er would approve. 

// STRIPED LOUNGE PANTS // 
similar to old t-shirts, even the ones you never wear anymore like those 50 sorority tee shirts, you can never have too many cute lounge pants 

I seriously would live in these things.  
They look so warm but are so cute. 
these are my favorite inexpensive face masks that I 
always pick up when I’m at Target

a fun mug makes drinking your coffee or tea (or wine….)
that much more enjoyable. 


// APPLE TV // 
no explanation needed. it’s just a 100% must-have.  





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:: Gift Guide : Under $50 ::

Today I’m sharing gifts for her for under $50! 
From jewelry and purses to lounge wear, 
home decor to barware, 
there is something for every lady in your life!  



For the Coffee Drinker : 
Drink your morning away with the gold-accented MORNINGS BLOW MUG  or turn your coffee into iced cofee on the go with this ICED COFFEE MAKER. 
Jot down any thoughts or daily to-do’s in this MARBLE NOTEBOOK. 

For the Home Decor lover : 
I am in love with these   GOLD FLECKED VOTIVES in all different sizes.  And I have yet to see anything like these GLASS HURRICANES , especially at such a great price. 
Get the house smelling nice with a set of three MINI DIFFUSERS.
And my affinity for a cheeky graphic tee also applies to throw pillows, hence THE SNUGGLE IS REAL .  

For the girl who likes to Accessorize: 
There are tons of options for different colored jewels or pearls with these STUD or DANGLE EARRINGS   
GOLD MANTRA BRACELETS offer simple positive encouragement at a moments glance and fit perfectly into any bracelet stack.  
And a perfect purse to complete the outfit: a GREEN VELVET CROSSBODY BAG  or this SCALLOPED CROSS BODY. 
This MICHAEL KORS CARD HOLDER is perfect when you don’t have a big purse and don’t need to lug your huge wallet out for the night.  

For the Cocktail Connoisseur : 
COPPER SHOT GLASSES are sure to impress any guest.
And who doesn’t want an EXTRA LARGE WINE GLASS  when you’re treating yourself to just one? 

For comfy Weekend Lounging : 
Wake up looking adorable in this  PLAID PJ SET and keep your feet cozy with FLEECE LINED SOCKS  
These LIVE IN LEGGINGS are my favorite for barre and spin classes, or just wearing gym clothes in general like my husband likes to remind me 🙂 
If you have to venture outside into the cold, put on these CASHMERE GLOVES and throw on a pair of UGG BOOT SOCKS on under your boots to keep your toes extra warm. 



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:: gift guide : for the traveler ::

Today I am sharing another gift guide for the holidays, 
this time focusing on gifts for the traveler! 

In the past couple years, I feel like I have traveled a crazy amount.  For someone who doesn’t travel for work, I am always at the airport + on an airplace.  First it was weddings and bachelor/bachelorette parties, and then I was flying back and forth from Chicago to Atlanta to see family, and now friends are scattered across the country from me and I’m lucky enough to use any excuse to hop on a plane.
Having a Companion Pass and traveling for free with my husband has also added to the increase in traveling.  
Thank you Southwest 🙂 I heart you. 
I’m on airplanes far too often and I did extensive planning for our long flight for Italy, so take a look at some great gifts below for the frequent flier or for anyone who just wants to pack a little smarter for a vacation!
 a lot of these are the perfect stocking stuffer size and price! 

:: GIFT GUIDE FOR THE TRAVELER ::

MASON TRAVEL BAG : you know I am obsessed with this thing.  and I will never stop recommending it. ANDDD I was just watching The Big Bang Theory and it is Bernadette’s Hospital Bag! She has the burgandy/ox-blood color 🙂  It seriously would be a perfect hospital bag….. the characters and the writer’s of that show are obviously geniuses, so if you don’t believe me, believe them.


MINI STRAIGHTENER : trust me when I say that having small hair products is a life saver.  this travel straightener is only $30 which makes it a complete steal, and it’s so much less space in your travel bag.  hotels always have hair dryers that you can use, but they are usually straight out of 1980.  this lightweight and COLLAPSIBLE HAIRDRYER would be a great thing to have too.


PORTABLE PHONE BATTERY : because let’s face it,  they come in so many cute prints, but this FLORAL CHARGER and PINEAPPLE CHARGER are my favorites.


PINCH PROVISIONS AIRPLANE KIT : trust me.  you’ll need something, if not tons of things, from this when you are on a flight.  plus it takes up zero space! this makes such a great inexpensive gift for anyone and everyone – and is the perfect stocking stuffer size.


CASHMERE SCARF : it starts out hot, then gets freezing, then hot again.  Pick a nice scarf that will last you, in a lightweight but warm material, and ideally in a neutral that will match as much of your clothing for the trip as possible.


SPANX LEGGINGS : I prefer to wear maxi dresses in the warm months, but basically anything but shorts (ew…. bare thighs and skin touching the airport seats and airplane seats…. nay nay fluffy) but if I can’t get away with a dress I wear leggings.  and if you’re like me it’s something you would be packing to wear at some point on your trip anyway.


FOLDABLE TRAVEL FLATS : pick a pair of flats you’ll wear on your trip, or stow these foldable beauties in your carry on to change in to when needed.  I love these TORTOISE SHELL FLATS but a great SOLID FOLDABLE FLAT in cream, black, or navy would be perfect too.


LUGGAGE SCALE : just do it.  don’t act like you haven’t needed one in the past.


TAKE CHARGE CHARGING ORGANIZER : keep all of your necessities for your phone/computer/ear-buds all in one easy to access, super-cute spot.  another perfect stocking stuffer!! 

COMPRESSION PACKING CUBES : some people may only use these for bigger trips, but Kip and I use them for every trip, even a short weekend.  It is a great way to fit as much as you can into your suitcase but also to pack in an organized manner.


a few more specific items, especially perfect for longer flights :
MOTION SICKNESS WRISTBAND : if you are one of those people that could even possibly get neaseous, have some on hand.  people swear by them.  I’m getting some for my sister for our flight to the Caymans for Christmas because she had a rough time this past weekend on our flight to Boston.


COLLAPSIBLE WATER BOTTLE : I’m insane and drink more water than anyone I know.  Especially for long flights or for big trips, this is a necessity.  It was a lifesaver for our Italy trip.


MOLDED EYE MASK : a necessity for long flights.  this one will keep from messing up any eye make-up (or from smooshing your eyelashes for you lucky ladies I envy with super long lashes)


UNIVERSAL MINI ADAPTER : again, if going abroad, gotta have it and this one will work for any trip to any other countries you take in the future.  plus, it’s mini and has cute colors! 

I’ve been e-mailing with a few readers about our Italy trip a year or so ago answering some questions.




I realized I never did a Rome recap …. oops…. so unlike me right? 🙂



I’m adding that to my list! 



We are possibly going back to Italy for a wedding in July….. not completely finalized yet if we can make it, but I am keeping my fingers crossed that we make it to Lake Como! 






In the meantime while I get my act together and finish the final recaps,



 check out my travel necessities for long international trips with this


PACKING FOR 2 WEEKS IN ITALY POST



and also my recap of the following cities


VENICE RECAP


SIENA RECAP


FLORENCE RECAP 


POSITANO RECAP PART I 


POSITANO RECAP PART II 






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:: let the gift guides begin ::

Sorry for my absence yesterday!
I have been having computer difficulties and it froze about 15 times yesterday so I finally just gave up and cozied up with some Netflix and a magazine and some tea before bed.

I tried again last night for my first gift guide and it was as if I was on the computers from 3rd grade playing Oregon Trail.
But I knew I had to get the gift guides going! 
Going forward, I’ll have more “theme” oriented guides, but I thought I’d do a random assortment to start 
(aka I was at the mercy of my messed up Mac) 

Happy Gift Giving!!! 

BLANKET   // PILLOW  // SOCKS  //  PHONE CASE  // DYSFUNCTION SIGN  
PINEAPPLE TUMBLER  // PUFFER VEST  //  EARRINGS  // FUR COLLAR 


This is my second or third year including this fleece lined cable knit blanket because it is our favorite thing in the entire world.  It is definitely time for us to buy a second one because we both want to have it with us on the couch every night.   Seriously y’all…. best gift you will give to ANYONE.
Also, Pottery Barn is having 20% off of their throws and free shipping.

A cute throw pillow to pull out year after year with your Christmas decorations.

These adorable fleece lined socks are the perfect things to keep feet warm in the winter months. 

A marble iPhone case with the perfect gold details. 

I am in love with this dysfunctional holiday sign.  Hilarious.  Perfect thing for our bookshelves I’ve got to have it! 

When you aren’t drinking out of this gold pineapple tumbler, it’ll look just as cute as decor on a bar cart or anywhere else. 

There’s no such thing as too many puffer vests if you ask me.  These come in a dozens of colors and prints, and are all on sale. 
J.Crew Factory is still having 40%-60% off everything.Yes, erry-thang! 

The perfect holiday earrings to dress up any look.  These come in several color options, too. 

This faux fur collar would be a great final finish to any look, and the price can’t be beat.  

Let the gift giving begin! 
I think we are going to do the Christmas decorations at our house this coming weekend too….. a few days before Thanksgiving is waiting long enough, right? 


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