Confession: while John & I have been together for seven plus years, last year was the first year we sent out a holiday card. I always felt they were a huge pain in the butt and an added expense I didn't need. However, when we were living in NYC this time last year where everything was so decked to the high heavens for the holidays I was inspired to send some out. So I quickly gathered addresses of friends & family and turned to Minted where I had a huge selection of designs, was able to customize the design with my desired color scheme and the best part...they addressed all my envelopes for me! I have since used them for art, party invitations, moving announcements as well as this years holiday card. I picked a few of my favorites for all you last minute shoppers because let's face it, it's nice to get mail that isn't a bill. Merry Everything friends, I hope you have a great start to the holiday season!
Putting together a gift guide for the ladies has to be one of the easiest to do. The options for us gals are simply endless. Whether you gift big or small there is something for everyone below and most items have a discount code you can use on them. You can find all of my favorite sales & shops here.
What lady doesn't love a little sparkle under the Christmas tree? This necklace is sure to impress.
Happy Thanksgiving friends! I hope you all have a wonderful day with your friends & family wherever you are celebrating. I have so much to be thankful for, especially my family. I look forward to spending the day with them and eating and drinking all the things! Our tradition pretty much looks like this...watching the parade in our pajamas, cleaning the house & setting the table then getting dolled up for our guests then a total gluttonous meal with all the trimmings. We revisit this again around 10pm while sitting on the couch doing our Christmas shopping online. It's the best! Speaking of Christmas shopping...The Black Friday sales are crazy good this year, even better then they will be on Cyber Monday! I put together a little list for you all to scoop up the savings!
Banana Republic has been killing it with stylish looks since Marissa Web took over design. I am obsessed with so many things there! They are hosting 50% off sweaters and 40% off of everything else with code BRFRIDAY!
Ann Taylor's cute little sister Loft is having 50% off almost everything with code CORNY.
J.Crew is having its best sale of the season with 30% off almost everything which includes so many items that are never on sale like select collection, collaborations & cashmere! Use code HOLIDAY at checkout & watch your prices drop!
As my nieces get older we are buying less toys but I couldn't resist sharing a few favorites that are sure to make kiddos at all ages happy come Christmas morning...because let's face it, the holidays are meant for kids and nothing is better then seeing them rip through their packages at the speed of light.
Parents all across the land will likely despise this box of instruments from the incessant noise but kids LOVE to bang things & make music so who are we to deprive them of that happiness?!
The Magic Eight Ball was such a fun gift when I was a kid. I am not surprised that kids still love it. My littlest niece told me this was on her list to santa.
My sister in law once that the best gift she could give her girls was the love of reading. These personalized puffin classics not only look great on a shelf but will also help start a great collection of books for your kids.
Good lord I loved having an indoor tent as a kid...mine were not this cool but I absolutely adore this one & love that it comes in a slew of beautiful colors.
I don't know about you but I find gift giving for the men in our life to be the most challenging every year. I dug deep this year in creating the gift guide for those fellas we love so much. Everything from a fun new tech gadget to a classic coat to keep them warm. There surely is something in this list for every type of guy out there. Happy Gift Giving!
Calling all Jimmy Fallon fans...this awesome phone case/pocket square is double duty gift giving and all sorts of awesome for those suit wearing fellas.
I know it feels way to early to be thinking about your holiday shopping lists but I couldn't resist sharing my first holiday gift guide with you all to help get prepped for all the festivities that are surely filling up your calendar for next month. We have been so fortunate in our new home to have hosted a few dinner parties and our guests have seriously spoiled us with the most generous gifts. So I wanted to kick off the gift guides with some inspiration for giving to the host/hostess that show know how to throw a party. Some are items I have personally received and loved and some are on my list to give to friends and family this holiday season.
Clare V. is always a stop for me during my holiday shopping lists. Her clutches are seriously stylish so I naturally adored her market tote.
Giving gifts to men always seems to be a challenge for me. I always thinking picking up their favorite six pack with a nice bottle opener fits the bill for the male host.
Is there anything more feminine then lace? I love how a little detail of lace can give an outfit an extra oomph. What used to be reserved just for lingerie now can be seen in everyday clothing such as a peekaboo detail, a beautiful cap sleeve, a decorative strip on a scarf or a sheer back with a sexy touch. I definitely plan on incorporating some lace pieces into my wardrobe this holiday season!
Gifting season is upon us and the challenge of finding the perfect present will quickly cause stress for some. While there are a slew of gifting companies out there on the internet, I have even shared a few of my favorites here & here...oh & created my own here & here. There are however only a few companies that create gifts with serious style. Enter BOXFOX for perfectly curated gift boxes for all different occasions. I love the brand names they are including, the mix of products for each situation and of course the packaging is simply beautiful which is always a bonus in my book. I can't wait to order one or two to send to the people I love this holiday season and beyond.
Having been a teenager in the 90's the bodysuit is hardly a new trend for me. I was ALL over this look in high school. To me nothing looked better then a fitted top with some destroyed Levi's and a flannel shirt tied around my waist. It was the grunge era, we all wanted to look like Claire Danes from My So Called Life and listen to Nirvana & Pearl Jam while having a boyfriend be in a band that sang nothing but covers of those aforementioned bands. Luckily my style has become much more refined in my adulthood but a love for some items still stay remain close to my heart, i.e. the bodysuit. They are perfect for creating a neat tailored look or the illusion of a tucked in blouse that will never untuck or add bulk to your outfit. It's ideal for an outfit like this where I had to tuck my blouse into my undergarments to avoid an unsightly budge of fabric under my fitted skirt. Currently I wear this one under sweaters or blouses that may be a little sheer or just need a camisole to complete the look. But I have so desperately wanting to add more bodysuits into my closet. So when I saw my favorite curvy girl blogger wearing this new to me brand called Tuxe BodyWear I knew I had to give it a try. So while I ordered this one & this one{will report back on fit & how I styled them}, there are so many more I am curious about trying out. What are your thoughts of this trend, is it here to stay...again?
I gotta be honest, every time I post an outfit photo with my phone face I feel quite ridiculous. The same stance every time, knee bent, slightly lifted, arm on hip...it's all so staged trying to get a snap worth sharing on my Instagram. I however continue to submit myself to this humility as I love clothes, fashion and talking about it all, hence this blog and todays post. I love getting inspired from seeing what others are wearing and trying to make it work on my curvy figure. I love sharing real everyday clothes. You know, the things you will honestly wear versus some of the more fashionable ladies out there who look awesome but will post ball room skirts with a chambray skirts all while casually running errands around town in stilettos. I love seeing it, but let's face it...no one is wearing that for a day out & about town, especially with kiddos. So with that said I thought I would share a few of my recent looks {so many are on super sale} that I am loving during this beautiful fall weather we are having in Boston!
p.s.have you checked out all the new items in my "boutique" featuring favorites from all different brands & stores. I also added a fun little way to shop my instagrams in the top left corner by signing up with like to know it. All you have to do is submit your email & any photo with the #liketkit hash tag that you like will send you an email with shopable links!
