WARDROBE WEDNESDAY: 2014 Holiday Gift List for Her

On today's Wardrobe Wednesday, tis the season for giving. I put together some gift ideas for those who need to shop for a female family member, your bestie or loved one. 

1.  I'm a big fan of scarves and this one has a bit of faux fur.  Miru Faux-Fur Scarf - Anthropologie

2.  I like this! Fur Wraparound Stole - Zara USA

3.  Plaid is such a trend right now.  This would make a nice gift.  Checked Scarf - Zara USA

4.  A nice mix of leather and material.  Echo Touch Ruched Leather Mixed Gloves - Nordstrom

5. Who doesn't like a new pair of comfy and stylish pj's.  The Dreamer Henley Pajama - Victoria's Secret

6.  I have been eyeing this and is pretty nice in person.  Faux Fur Vest - Zara USA

7.  Gold and Crystal link bracelet - J Crew Factory

8.  Crystal Domes necklace - J Crew Factory

9.  360 Pearl Studs (looks like the Dior ones but cheaper) - Baublebar

10. These have been on my wish list (looks like Chloe but much less) Jigsaw in Coffee Patent - French Soles Shoes

11.   Clutches are so fashionable.  This one is nice from Clare V. Supreme Spotted Folded Clutch - Neiman Marcus

12.  For the make-up lover, how about one of the Naked eye shadow palettes from Urban Decay - Sephora

 Happy Shopping!

xo,

DECORATING IDEAS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

I'm sad to say, I haven't jumped on board with decorating for the holidays.  It's not that I don't want to, I've just been a little occupied and busy.  Between busy at work, commuting long hours, and spending every minute with my new puppy, I haven't been focused on decorating.  I need to dedicate some time next week to get into the holiday spirit.  I just can't believe Christmas is around the corner! 

In the meantime, I'm enjoying some holiday decorating from others.  I hope to be inspired, to create a look for our home.

Image via Thistlewood Farms
 

Via Martha Stewart

Via Real Simple

Such a pretty, decorated mantle (via Sweet Something Design)

Clean and modern design via Decoist  (looks like from Z Gallerie)

Via Martha Stewart

 

Via homedit

Via Regina Gust

Via decoist

Via Beauty and Bedlam

xo,

TURN IT UP TUESDAYS . . . NYE PARTY SONGS



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On this week's Turn it Up Tuesdays I've compiled a list of songs that are sure to be rockin for New Years Eve.


Here's my list of some classic and current songs for New Years Eve (in no particular order).

1.  The Rolling Stones - Start Me Up

2.  Britney Spears - Work B**tch

3.  Justin Timberlake - Take Back the Night

4.  U2 - New Year's Day

5.  Benny Benassi (ft. John Legend) - Dance the Night Away

6.  Calvin Harris - Sweet Nothing

7.  Ella Fitzgerald - What Are You Doing New Years Eve

8.  Don Omar - Danza Kuduro

9.  Lady Gaga - Applause

10.  Glen Miller - Auld Lang Syne


What are some of your favorites?

Wishing you and yours a safe and Happy New Years.  May 2014 bring you lots of joy and happiness and nothing but good things!  Thanks for following along.

xo

NYE's PARTY IDEAS (DRESS AND DECOR)

Hope everyone enjoyed the weekend.  I spent the weekend packing up all of my Christmas stuff and reorganized all of my bins to put away for next year.

I've been feeling a bit run down with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays.  I wasn't able to take any time off of work so it's catching up with me.  One more holiday to go . . .

New Years Eve is tomorrow and I wanted to share some great ideas for NYE dress and décor.  Whether you're staying indoors with love ones or dressing up and going out on the town, the main ticket items are sequins and sparkle.  And the colors are silver, gold and black.

Here are some inspiration photos I've rounded up:



via The Sweetest Occasion
 

image via Southern Fried Paper Blog ('08)

image via Revolve Clothing




Christian Louboutin Black Satin Pumps



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image via Southern Fried Paper Blog ('08)

Sue Wong strapless embroidered dress

 

Jimmy Choo Metallic Sandal with crystals



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Whatever your plans are, be safe and enjoy!
xo



TURN IT UP TUESDAYS . . . CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY EDITION

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On this week's Turn it Up Tuesdays, it's only fitting that I share some of my favorite Christmas songs.  I remember as a child, my mother played songs when decorating the tree; like The Chipmunks album and Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" album (one of my favorite Christmas albums).

Some of my other favorite songs are:

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by Andy Williams

O Holy Night by Nat King Cole

Winter Wonderland by Eurythmics

Do They Know It's Christmas by Band Aid

Wishing you and your family all the best this holiday season. 

BOBBI BROWN HOLIDAY 2013

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It's that time of year where Bobbi Brown offers some of her holiday collections (limited time only). They make fabulous gifts for you or your friends/family.

I'm a big fan of Bobbi Brown makeup. I love the "natural" make-up look. In my makeup drawer, you will find that most of my items are Bobbi Brown products. I especially LOVE her lip glosses. I must own 10-15 lip glosses from her collection. Okay now that I've said that I had to pull out all of my lip glosses and ramble the list off to you. Here I go . . .

(1) Moonlight Pearl, (2) Bellini, (3) Plum Buff, (4) Pink Blossom, (5) Rosy 22, (6) Sailor 1, (7) Popsicle 3, (8) Pink Lily 53, (9) Tangerine, (10) Tea Berry, (11) Naked Plum, (12) Petal, and (13) Pretty in Pink.

I'll share with you some of my favorites for everyday and the new items for the holidays.

Let's start with my favorites. . . lip glosses

I tend to lean toward the neutral soft colors. I don't wear lip liner or lipstick so their glosses work for me by themselves. Right now I'm switching between Tea Berry 55 (a deep plum); Naked Plum 7 (high shimmer); Petal; Rosy 22 and Pretty in Pink 5. I always get compliments from friends who say they always love my lip glosses.

I love Bobbi's blush in "Tawny" and "Nectar".

For foundation, I wear the Skin Foundation with SPF 15 in Honey. I mix it with my moisturizer for a more natural look.

I can't live without the Corrector (in Biscuit) and Concealer (Honey).

And lastly, the Rich Caviar Eye Palette. This was a holiday special last year and I made sure to stock up because I fell in love with it so much.

Here's what's new:

Twilight Pink Lip & Eye Palette. Features ten eye shadows in mix-and-match textures to create matte, shimmering, and light-catching looks. Plus four shades of creamy lip color to compliment every skin tone. This is an $80 value.

Nude Glow Shimmer Brick. A quad of pearlescent shimmer for a lit-from-within glow. A $45 value.

Sequin Shimmer Brick Eye Palette. A soft wash of pearlescent color for eyes. $48.50

Lip Gloss Trio. This glossy trio features an ultra-wearable range of textures and shades for all skin tones. $42.00 These will be on my "need to try" list. The colors are: Bronzed Heather (a nude pink with golden flecks); Dusty Rose (a pink mauve); and Pink Sugar (a silvery pink).

Everyday Pretty Lip & Eye Palette. This ultra-flattering set features everything you need for daytime eyes and lip looks. $30.00

Smokey Cool Eye Palette. This carefully edited mix of six eye shadows is perfect for those who prefer their smokey eye look on the cool side. $48.50

Smokey Warm Eye Palette. Perfect for both hazel and brown eyes - or any woman who prefers her smokey eye look on the warmer side. $48.50. This would be a yes for me.

Those are just some of the holiday picks. You can check out her website here or any of the major department store websites to view her collection.

What are some of your favorite Bobbi Brown products?

Images via Bobbi Brown website


xo