a gift guide (for the girls)

so today, i'm continuing my post from yesterday (a gift guide for the special guy in our life) and extending it to the girls.  this gift guide can be used for your girl friends or guys, it can be used for the special lady in your life.  and the good news continues in this post; every gift is under $100!

under $100

checked blanket scarf // madewell

the camden bag // madewell

kate spade new york spotty tech earmuffs // nordstrom

ugg australia fontanne tech gloves // nordstrom

lace printed sweatshirt // jcrew

enameled zebra bangle // jcrew

pear sweater // jcrew



sunrise bow cloche // anthropologie



weathered wallet in calf hair // madewell

under $50

capri blue jar candle (volcano) // anthropologie



rabito iphone case // urban outfitters



holga 35 mm camera // urban outfitters



areaware iphone alarm clock // madewell



honeydew intimates lace boyshort // madewell



minimergency kit // cusp

(seriously, this is the coolest thing i have EVER seen!)

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a gift guide (for your guy)

with the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are scrambling in order to find presents for our loved ones.  i am certainly feeling that way with my boyfriend.  at times it can be difficult to find him a present - he's a "manly man" and usually says, "i don't need anything" or "i dunno" (come on ladies, we all know this kind of guy - it's frustrating!) 

so to help you out, here is a quick gift guide for that manly man in your life

under $100

st. john's bay rappel work boots // jcpenny

flannel lined 5 pocket denim jeans // land's end

(my boyfriend is OBSESSED with these. he has 2 pair!)

metal vent tech long sleeve // lululemon

samsung galaxy s3 case (defender series) // otterbox

redpoint vest // the north face

sportsband bluetooth headphones // jaybird



ugg australia scuff romeo II slipper // nordstrom

under $50

flannel plaid shirt // gap

oil leather sponge // the walking company

(a must for any leather shoe. even you  ladies - add this to your stockings!)

bourbon dubbel beer making kit // brooklyn brew shop

starter kit // the art of shaving

(i would get unscented - alex has sensitive skin. also, it's a safe bet)

cross-fit fight gone bad // reebok



nike elite crew basketball socks



guitar pick punch // urban outfitters



rainbow 301 alts sandal // nordstrom



soireehome tilt chilling spheres // nordstrom



o'neill matterhorn lounge pants // nordstrom


the north face any grade knit cap // nordstrom



topman bottle opener bracelet // nordstrom



1901 flannel sleep pants // nordstrom

hope this helps in your search for the perfect gift for your man.

stay tuned for more gift guides!

this holiday calls for a touch of sparkle

sequins are always appropriate for a holiday season - and this holiday season doesn't disappoint. sequins are everywhere. sequins can be styled one of two ways - casual and formal.  formal is perfect for holiday parties; casual is perfect for a night out with the girls.  below are some of my picks of sequins for the season.

sequin lightbox dress // madewell

casual

pair with:

 

 

dotted chambray boyshirt // madewell

asos faux fur snood // asos

opaque 1937 // madewell

the zipcode boot // madewell

formal

 

 

flower lattice necklace // jcrew

divna fur jacket // athropologie

floral tights // madewell

the frankie pump // madewell

mini in black sequins // jcrew

casual

  

 

spotted snowfall sweater // madewell

mac lipstick in brave red

marlee haircalf booties // ann taylor

arrowstack necklace // madewell

formal

 

 

silk sheffield shirt // madewell

leopard necklace // jcrew

bindra leather-sleeve coat // theory

mona suede pumps // jcrew