this holiday calls for a touch of sparkle (part 2)

as many of you already know, i am seriously loving sequins this holiday season. so, i decided to extend my last post and style some more outfits.

get excited! 

shoes

frankie pump in glitter // madewell

 

 

straight laced shift dress // free people

chain link back seam full tights // express

faux fur neck warmer // banana republic

brushed asymmetrical cuff // lori's 

bag

mimi sequin tassel clutch // neiman marcus

 

 

robin's egg dress // anthropologie

sparked agate collar // anthropologie

etta gold cap toe pumps // jcrew

vince camuto oatmeal wool-blend woven faux fur trimmed coat // bluefly

pants

sequin drawstring pants // madewell

 

perfect chambray ex-boyfriend shirt // madewell

film noir pump in suede // madewell

flower lattice necklace // jcrew

stayed tuned for a sequin jacket and sequin shirt styling!

sequin

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!