Gift Guide for Her $50 and Under

Today's post is all about girly gifts for $50 and under! How sweet are these light pink and gold candles?! They're perfect for gifting to your mother in law or girlfriend who loves to host parties. Have a fashionista on a budget friend? She'll love the leopard clutch that is a la clare vivier but without the high price tag. I have the power stone bracelet and it's truly so perfect for stacking since it's so light and dainty and would make a great gift for a sister or friend. It's personalized too since each stone means something different. And don't you want to wrap up and snuggle with your love in this cozy monogram blanket?! Consider gifting it to newlyweds who are celebrating their first Christmas together! I hope you find this and my $100 and under gift guide helpful!

Cowl Neck Dress

Dress (ribbed version here) | Tights c/o Maidenform (use code FRIEND for 30% off!) | Boots (similar here) | Gorjana Necklace (I'm obsessed and my mom likes to borrow it from me too) | Citizen Watch (similar here) | Speck Phone Case (use code FRIEND for 10% off) | David Yurman Ring | Hat (similar here) 

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Happy Monday friends, how was your weekend? Tbh I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed from various holiday-related commitments! I'm not complaining, I know that I am incredibly blessed, but I definitely am feeling like it would be pretty great to stop time for a second and catch up on my to do list! I meant to post this outfit in November but I'm a little behind. (Hello December!) W/e I wanted to post it and show you guys. So at first I was a little on the fence about this dress. Here's what I love about it: the material is incredibly soft and silky feeling, and I truly am all about comfort when it comes to buying clothing. I like the color, it's unique and I don't have anything else in my closet that is this color. I like that it is a cowl neck, too. I only have one other cowl neck dress and it's more a work dress than anything, so I would never wear it on the weekend just hanging out. Some downsides about this dress, I feel like the material is so thin that it clings weird around my bra. The boob area is looking a little weird lol. To avoid this saggy boob look I could put a vest over it the next time I wear it - I think I'll try it and let you guys know how it goes. Ok so on to the tights -- I absolutely LOVE these tights. They are a size larger than I would normally wear because I like the opaque look, not sheer. Also tights go up so high on your waist that wouldn't anyone love a little extra breathing room? I bought almost this exact hat in black and I can't wait to wear it. I tied an old brown belt around it because the string that the hat came with fell off (it came unglued and is no where to be found.) I think the belt looks cool, don't you? Very DIY am I right? 

Well I hope you all have a fabulous week. I don't think I've talked about this yet on my blog but SH moved to Seattle so we are visiting a few weekends a month. I get to go up this weekend and I am SO incredibly excited. I love my weekend visits to Seattle seeing my love! Here's to many more!

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Christmas Gift Guide $100 and Under

Happy Friday lovelies!! It's December and I'm so excited because it's only 23 days until Christmas! I have my Christmas countdown blocks up on my desk at work and we decorated the office and it feels so festive and fun!

I'm going to be doing a series of gift guides at different price points over the coming weeks, $100 and under, $50 and under, $25 and under, etc. While this time of year isn't about presents, it can feel really good to give a thoughtful gift to someone you love.

Here are some ideas to help you get started!

I love the unique Monogram Glass Terrarium  for someone who loves succulents and plants, and how cute and cozy is that North Face fleece jacket? I've had my North Face fleeces literally for ten years (I got them in high school) and they are still in excellent condition. They are expensive but will last you a long time. A lot of the colors/sizes are selling out but this print is really cute and still available!

I asked my boyfriend for the Love Code Charm Necklace - it has a "secret message" on it - you have to spin it to be able to read the message. How sweet is that? Something about it is really romantic :)

Also I'm a sucker for boots, and I was really excited when I saw these are 25% off! They're normally $100 but they're on sale for $75! Woohoo! I love sales!

Cyber Monday UPDATE

UPDATE:

Nordstrom has crazy good deals right now and I noticed some things that I own are on sale so I wanted to share those with you too!

This sweater is on sale from $44 to $23! (The color I'm wearing is out of stock but I love this color too.) Also the necklace I'm obsessed with and wear alllll the time (pictured) is also on sale!! The color I have is out of stock but there are other pretty colors to choose from. I personally like the gold and think it's prettier than the silver version.

I have this coat and I absolutely LOVE it. It's so classic. I have it in camel (pictured) but I also love the hunter green. I suggest sizing up! It was $58 and now it's $31!

Everybody needs a pair of reliable rain boots! I have these (in this color) and get a lot of compliments on them. Today they're 25% off!

Here's that tassel necklace again (love.)

This top is on sale! It was $55 and now is $27!

Also one of my favorite purses is on sale at Bloomies:

It was originally $298 and now it's on sale for $223.50 here!

Happy shopping!!

Cyber Monday Deals

Ok guys and gals, there are some serious Cyber Monday sales you should be hitting up to get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Check them out below:

Amazon - Cyber Monday deals up to 77% off on select items // What I'd buy: 
FitBit Charge 2 Tracker  ($110 on sale, normally $150)
Tumi Suitcase ($298 on sale, normally $595)
Rosetta Stone  ($149 on sale, normally $599)


Ann Taylor - 50% off everything & free shipping with code CYBER50 // What I'd buy:
Cowlneck Sweater  (50% off $98, use code CYBER 50)


Banana Republic - 50% off everything, no exclusions, discount applied at checkout // What I'd buy:
Avery Fit Jacquard Pleated Pant (50% off $98)


Anthropologie - 20% off full-priced items with code STACKS // What I'd buy:
Velvet Tunic Dress (20% off $138, use code STACKS)
Havant Turtleneck (20% off 128, use code STACKS)


Asos - 30% off everything with code THANKFUL30 // What I'd buy: 
Satin cold shoulder ruffle top (30% off $52, use code THANKFUL30)


Bauble Bar - 35% off 2+ items with code SAVE35, 25% off everything with code SAVE25 // What I'd buy:
XL Ribbon Monogram Necklace (25% off $260, use code SAVE25) -- I've been wanting this for ages


Bloomingdales - Take 25% off a selection of regular and sale-price items, free returns and free shipping // What I'd buy:
(I have this bag in black and love it) - Michael Kors Selma Medium Satchel  ($223.50 on sale, normally $298)

Gap - 50% off everything with code CYBMON // What I'd buy: 
Car Coat (50% off $298, use code CYBMON)


J.Crew - 40% off your purchase + free shipping with code MONDAY // What I'd buy: 
Plaid Flannel PJs (40% off $95, use code MONDAY)


Kate Spade - 30% off with code WIRED // What I'd buy: 
Cameron Street Metallic Cami (30% off $158, use code WIRED)


Macy's - Extra 20% off and free shipping with $25 purchase, use code CYBER // What I'd buy: 
Bar III slim fit men's suit (on sale $29.99 - 99.99, use code CYBER)


Madewell - 25% off your entire purchase with code CYBERMONDAY // What I'd buy: 
Crystal Triangle Ring (25% off $24, use code CYBERMONDAY)


Nordstrom - Up to 50% off men's, women's and children's, no code needed, with extra 20% off selected items // What I'd buy: 
(I have this and wear it all the time) - Lush roll-tab sleeve tunic  ($22.31, normally $32)

Old Navy - 50% off everything, discount applied at checkout


Shopbop - Use code GOBIG16 for 15% off orders of $200, 20% off orders of $500 and 25% off orders of $800+


Tory Burch - 30% off everything with code THANKS // What I'd buy: 
Peace Crossbody (30% off $250, use code THANKS)

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Que Shiraz, Shiraz with The Closet Dime!

Hey everyone!! Happy day before Thanksgiving! We celebrated our Thanksgiving early (last Saturday) and let me tell you -- it is so nice to have a whole extra week to get ready for Christmas! I feel so relaxed and it's pretty nice not having to scramble to get to the grocery store to buy more green beans... Instead I can focus on getting my Christmas shopping done early and making my list and checking it twice. Speaking of Christmas, do you have any holiday parties coming up? A bottle of wine is always a nice gift for the host/hostess, don't you think? Check out this super cute wine bag I got from The Closet Dime Etsy Shop! It says Que Shiraz, Shiraz (Shiraz is also known as Syrah and is a red wine) -- so cute right!? The best thing about these bags? They won't break the bank! You can buy a gift bag at a store for like $3-$5... and it's paper. This is reusable and more environmentally friendly and is only $8! Head to The Closet Dime Etsy Shop here to shop some other cute products like really cute canvas make up bags or cute Christmas themed shirts. If you use the code CLOSET at checkout before DECEMBER 1st, you'll receive 20% off your order!

If you want to buy this exact canvas bag, head here!

Unique Christmas Gifts From Uncommon Goods (A Gift Guide!)

Ok so before I get started, I have to say that I actually told my family and my boyfriend NOT to read this post because I'm talking about some super awesome Christmas gift ideas from Uncommon Goods and I don't want to spoil the surprise for them!

Uncommon Goods has everything you need that you didn't know you needed. A hot sauce making kit? Yes please! The perfect gift for my boyfriend. We eat hot sauce on everything (eggs, pizza, burgers, nom nom nom..) and a few months ago we ran out of the hot sauce I bought him when I visited Nashville so, guess what he's getting for Christmas... :) So cute right?! And making hot sauce is something different and cool that we can do together that neither of us has ever done before. Win win!

Check out the Hot Sauce Making Kit here

Uncommon Goods has a really fun, quirky selection of unique products, and you'll feel good buying from them because they're committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Many items are made from recycled or organic products so the gifts are creative and interesting. It's a great website to visit if you have a hard-to-buy-for person in your life. (Don't we all?) They also have a wide range of prices so they can fit any budget. 

For the sentimental Sports Lover in your life, consider... 

A Ticket Stub Diary ($12) - Get it here

For the Chef... 

Kabob Grilling Basket ($16.99) - Get it here

               For the Beer Lover...

One Gallon Microbrewing Kit ($94) - Get it here 

For the Science Nerd... 

Bioluminescent Dino Pet ($59.95) - Get it here

For more Christmas Gift Ideas for Men, click here. 

I often feel that women are harder to buy for than men around Christmas time because I find that (stereotypically) female-centered products can be very overpriced - ya feel me?! So I tried to roundup some $40 and under items for the ladies. 

For the Hostess...

Slate Cheese Board ($29) - Get it here

For the Tired Mom...

Luxury Herbal Booties ($34) - Get it here

For the Decorator...

Bedside Smartphone Vase ($32) - Get it here 

For the Foodie...

Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit ($38) - Get it here

For Your Salt of the Earth Bestie... 

Story of the Earth Set of 7 Bracelets ($32) - Get it here 

Uncommon Goods makes it very easy to be thoughtful in your gift giving because you know you'll be giving something creative and unique that the recipient doesn't already have.

For more Christmas Gift Ideas for Women, click here.

Just a bonus... Here's something I have my eye on :) 

Birthstone Wishing Ball ($32) - Get it here

If you want to shop by price, interest or recipient, head to Uncommon Goods for many more useful gift guides. I'm sure you'll be able to find something for everyone on your Christmas list.

 I hope you found this post helpful. Happy shopping and enjoy your Monday! 

Thank you to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post.