Friday Favorites: Christmas Edition

It's less than I week until Christmas and I can't believe it! The temperature here in Florida is in the 70's today, so I can't say it really feels like Christmas, but I guess I can't complain either. Here are some of my favorites of the holiday season including a few last minute gift ideas and a holiday parody video. 

Favorite Techie Gift: Agent18 Charge Stick

It's perfect for the girl on the go, or the girl who's just addicted to her phone. I just got one for myself this past week in the cute gold and white glittery design below. It will be convenient when I'm visiting my boyfriend and don't bring my charger, or when I'm at the mall, roaming and searching for coupons and discounts, which always seems to drain my battery. It's the perfect size too, so even if you're planning a night out and only have a clutch and not enough time to charge your phone, no fear, the charge stick is here. They're great gifts for your girlfriends too!

Favorite Beauty Gift: Urban Decay Naked3
Besides the Stila Liquid Lipstick that I raved about on my Christmas wish list, I also love love love my Urban Decay Naked3 eye shadow palette. My brother gave it to me last year for Christmas and I use is basically every day. I almost always wear neutral eyeshadows, so this palette was perfect for me. I love all the versatile shades and the little shimmer for each shade.

Favorite Jewelry Gift: Bourbon & Boweties Bangles
Of course these are still my obsession. I can't get enough of them and they're unique and gorgeous bangles that you can gift to your girlfriends, mother-in-law, coworker or anyone in between! There are tons of different colored and sized stones, so there's sure to be something for everyone left on your list.

Favorite Fitness Gift: Nike Element Half-Zip
I'm obsessed with this shirt. Even though it's not nearly as cold here as it is up north, I still love this shirt for windy days or morning runs in the winter. The material is extremely soft and comfortable and I love the little thumb holes on the sleeves. It's a little pricy, but I've found them on sale when I get them.

Favorite Reader's Gift: Gillian Flynn & Liane Moriarty Books

I read Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" last year and loved it! It was such a page turner and once I finished it I read Flynn's other two books right after - "Sharp Objects" and "Dark Places," which were also amazing. I just recently read Liane Moriarty's "The Husband's Secret," which was very different and also addicting to read, so I'm on to Moriarty's next book, "Big Little Lies," which I'm about halfway through with (I plan to finish it by Christmas). These are great books for any reader, and I suggest seeing Gone Girl the movie too, after you read the book first of course!

Favorite Christmas Song Parody: Text Me Merry Christmas
This is basically just spot on...

Favorite Christmas Treat: Gingerbread Tree Cookies

I have the day off from work on Sunday, so I really want to do some holiday baking, including these adorable gingerbread tree cookies! I love having an excuse to bake, but I just haven't had the time this holiday season yet. Stay tuned for a recipe post on Monday!

What's your new favorite book? Do you have go-to gifts for your friends?

Merry Christmas To Me!

I've been in Big Sky, Montana with my family and some friends since Sunday, snowboarding and dying in this freezing cold weather! I'm definitely a Florida girl, that's for sure. Since we'll be flying home tomorrow, on Christmas day, we gave our Christmas gifts early this year. Our main gift was this vacation to Montana, and my mom decided to just let me pick out my Christmas gifts this year. 

That being said....I got near perfect brown butter boots that I've been searching for for two years now (check out my previous post about them here)! I finally found them at Nordstrom Rack and I was so happy! And my second gift was a gold chrome Michael Kors tote! I found it on major sale at TJMaxx. It's my first Michael Kors purse, but hopefully the first of many to come!

What did Santa bring you this year? I would love to know! Hope everyone has an amazing Christmas this year :)

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Classic Grandmother Gifts

Merry belated Christmas to everyone! Santa brought me lots of goodies. I got some clothes and an amazon kindle with a Lilly Pulizter skin, glitter flats, fashion books, and then I went and bought the new ipod touch today at the mall (which was absolutely packed). But the thing I alwasy look forward to each year are the presents that my grandma gives me. She's a major bargain shopper, to say the least. She loves that feeling of buying clothes that she thinks are "gorgeous" for such a low price. She shops at thrift stores to find my brothers suits and ties (she gave them each 4 ties that cost only 25 cents each).

When she gave me this blue cat jacket, it had to be the ugliest thing that she's ever bought for me. Not only is the shade of blue awful, but it's also made of 100% silk, and has white, asian looking cats all over it, with their tongues sticking out. Need I say more? Thankfully, the card contained $100 cash and a lotto ticket, which made up for her extreme lack of taste.

  

Daring or Dreadful: Christmas Spirit

With Christmas time near, I see people everyday showing their Christmas spirit...in their clothing choices that is. With Christmas sweaters, cardigans, jackets, or pretty much anything, people can quickly cross the line from festive to absolutely tacky. Even famous designer brands are partaking in this December crime.

h² says: Christmas spirit can be appropriate as long as it's subtle. Don't go crazy with red and green combos and try to stay away from the childish jewelry and hair pieces. And at all costs...avoid the "classic" Christmas sweater. You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones with red and green everywhere...and even flashing little lights. If you aren't sure if what you're about to wear will send you to the worst dressed list, then don't wear it.

What's your take on wearable Christmas spirit? Daring or Dreadful?

Acceptable Christmas Attire:

Cutting it Close:

All-Around Tacky:

 

Ralph Lauren has gone Christmas crazy!

My Grown-up Christmas List

 

 So it's Christmas time and everyone has their lists all made out. Whether you can afford what's on your list or not, it's always fun to pretend. Here's my 2010 Christmas list. Tell me what's on yours.
 


MICHAEL KORS Glitz Chronograph Watch - $250.00

 



Alice + Olivia Open-Back Sequin Dress - $440.00

 

David Yurman Cable Heart Pendant Necklace - $375.00

 

Louis Vuitton Leopard Stole - $715.00

Coach Madison Patent Sophia Satchel - $358.00

Steve Madden  Kattrina - $99.95