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My dress is from last year but you can still purchase the sweater here, bracelet here and booties here.

I hope everyone has an amazing weekend celebrating with family and friends!  In case you are still in need of last minute gift ideas check out my previous posts for inspiration...

Lust List: Christmas Wishes

Gift Guide: Beauty Edition

Gift Guide: Accessories Edition

Gift Guide: Luxe Stocking Stuffers Edition

Also, don't forget to enter my giveaway by Monday the 26th for your chance to win a Missoni for Target piece and gift card of your choice to Starbucks or Coffee Bean!

Gift Guide: Luxe Stocking Stuffers Edition

{Top Row}

Anya Hindmarch Cosmetic Case $90 Rodin Luxury Face Oil $140 Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set $60
Tweezerman Luxe Crystal Tweezer $100 Mason Pearson Brush $140

{Middle Row}

Missoni Headband $110 Jimmy Choo Luggage Tag $195  Alaia Cell Phone Case $295 J.Crew Bubble Necklace $150 Marc by Marc Jacobs Earbuds $25

{Bottom Row}

Chan Luu Earrings $80 Oribe Royal Blowout Spray $42 Comme De Garcons Coin Purse $155 Sephora by OPI Nail Set $48 J.Crew Cashmere Gloves $58-$39.99

Need more gift ideas? Check out my Gift Guide: Beauty Edition and Gift Guide: Accessories Edition posts here and here if you missed them!

Gift Guide: This + That

Elle Decor: The Height Of Style Book | Hermes Blanket | Kate Spade Roll The Die Decision Maker | Matisse Cut-outs Book | Today Notepad | Gold iPhone 6 Case | Fuji Instant Camera | Furbish Studio Brass Urchins | Tri-Tone Colored Pencils Bracelet | Bingo Game | Tory Burch Candle | Crystalline Paperweight | Kate Spade Rain Check? Umbrella | Furbish Studio Dope Lucite Box | Saint Laurent Metallic Clutch

Happy hump day! Who else is counting down the days until the weekend is here? This Gift Guide is an eclectic one with a mix of home, office and lust items. This Bingo game from J.Crew would be perfect to keep out on your coffee table during the holiday season and it's a steal at $20. I'm also loving this pretty umbrella upgrade which would make a rainy day a little more fun. Friday's Gift Guide will be my personal wish list! XOXO

Gift Guide: Kitchen Goods

All-Clad Immersion Blender | Dinner Diaries Book | Nespresso Vertuo Coffee + Espresso Maker | Feed Utensil Caddy | Tis' The Season Cocktail Napkin | Moscow Mule Cooper Mug Set | Fa La La Cocktail Napkin | Savon De Marseille Soap | Gold Flatware | All-Clad Slow Cooker | Vitamix Professional Series Blender | Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Hard to believe that Black Friday is only a few weeks away and Christmas a few weeks after that... to get in the spirit, today kicks off the first of the holiday Gift Guide series! Lately I've been loving kitchen and home goods [something that definitely comes with getting older!] and these are a few of my favorite things ... This is number one my wish list for Christmas! I've also created a new Pinterest board where I'll be posting everything from my Gift Guide posts [and extras!] for one easy place to browse. More to come next week, happy Friday! XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Food + Drink Enthusiast

The Budding Chef: The Kinfolk Table cookbook | Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free Flour | Coconut Oil | Williams-Sonoma Extra Virgin Oilve Oil + Champagne Vinegar Duo | The Cocktail Enthusiast: Craft Cocktails recipe book | Furbish Studio Spotted Cocktail Napkins | Charbonnel et Walker Champagne Chocolate Truffles | Stainless Steel Bar Tools Set | Mr. + Mrs. Holiday Glasses | The Sweet Lover: Babycakes Covers The Classics cookbook | Mini Spatula Set | Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract | Sugar Paper Recipe Box

The first Gift Guide of the holiday season is here! I thought it'd be good to try to post these throughout November so that you can make a shopping list and take advantage of the all the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales coming up. Let me know if there is a particular category you'd like to see featured! This guide focuses on the friend or family member that loves to eat and drink [don't we all?]! Whether a budding chef, cocktail enthusiast or lover of sweets I've packaged up three gift sets that would be sure to bring lots of joy and full bellies. Exactly 6 weeks until Christmas! XOXO

Gift Guide: For Every Girl

The New York Times 36 Hours Travel Guide | You Are So Freaking Awesome Card Set | Diptyque Limited Edition 10 Candle Set | Nespresso Pixie Expresso Maker | Madewell Calf Hair Pouch | Bauble Bar Monogram Necklace | Kiehls Jumbo Creme De Corps Lotion | Honeydew Lace Bralette | J.Crew Pajama Set | Anita Ko Rose Gold Diamond Ring | Tory Burch Makeup Brush Set | Nike Free Run 5.0 Leopard Sneakers | Chanel Limited Edition Nail Polish Set

With Christmas just a few days away that leaves you with one more weekend to finish up [or start] all your holiday shopping! While gift cards are always a safe bet [especially for last minute presents], try to think outside the box and really tailor your gift to the receiver's personal taste. Thoughtfulness is the best gift you can give in my opinion! Here is a review of my other Gift Guides from this holiday season:

For The Food + Drink Enthusiast
Something Sparkly
Everyday Upgrades
Baby Boys + Girls
For The Fashionista
Gifts Under $50
For The Beauty Lover

Melanie Auld Jewelry
For Every Girl

This will probably be the last of the Gift Guides this year but stay tuned for some Boxing Day and after Christmas sale codes to use December 26th! What is your favorite gift you're giving this year? XOXO

Gift Guide: Everyday Upgrades

La Mer The Hand Treatment | Smythson Leather Planner | Frends Leather + Rose Gold Headphones | Diptyque Hourglass Diffuser | Cashmere Texting Gloves | J.Crew Cashmere Infinity Scarf [more colors here] | Saint Laurent Sunglasses | J.Crew Cashmere Socks | Reiko Kaneko Gold Lip Mug | Proenza Schouler PS11 Wallet | Sugar Paper Note Set | Tom Ford Lip Shine | Lanvin Ballet Flats | Rodin Face Oil

Ever have trouble finding a gift for the lady with everything? It's always nice to give a gift that you know will be used often and these luxurious everyday upgrades are definitely a splurge but would be an amazing treat. Other great options would be a massage at the spa, dinner and drinks at her favorite restaurant, a deluxe mani/pedi or a gift card for her favorite fitness class. Don't fret if these are beyond your budget, an under $50 gift guide will be up next week! XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Beauty Lover

Nars Lipstick + Nail Polish Deluxe Set | Aerin Fragrance Set | Gucci Makeup Pouch | T3 Curling Iron Set | Byredo Gypsy Water Perfume | Charlotte Tilbury Multi-Miracle Glow | Dior Glitter Top Coat | Kiehl's #1 Lip Balm Set | Estee Lauder Powder Compact | Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush | Tory Burch Makeup Brush | Urban Decay Naked Basics Eyeshadow | Jo Malone Travel Candles | Laura Mercier Golden Honey Musk Body + Bath Duo

TGIF! Today is the 4th post in this holiday season's Gift Guide series and it covers my current beauty wish list ... I've been hearing great things about makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury's new beauty line [especially this product] and recently smelled this amazing perfume. I'll have 3 gift guides next Monday, Wednesday and Friday but let me know if there are any specific gift categories you'd like me to cover over the next few weeks! In the meantime, find all my suggestions in one place here. XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Beauty Lover

Prada Candy L'Eau Perfume | Chanel Nail Polish | Beauty Blender Duo | Estee Lauder Jeweled Compact | Lancome Hypnose Mascara | J.Crew Metallic Hair Ties | Tom Ford Ultra Shine Lip Gloss | Dry Bar Curling Iron | Dry Bar Brush | Fresh Sugar Treasures Lip Set | Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette | Clarins Self Tanning Cream | Tweezerman Tweezers | Kate Somerville ExfoilKate | Nars Blush Palette | Josie Maran Light Argan Oil | Chanel Le Naturelle Set

My beauty Gift Guide is always one of my favorite lists to make [mainly because I'd love anything on it!]. There were far too many good things to choose from so I've included more picks in the look book below [I'm wishing for this perfume and the new sold out Urban Decay Naked 3 Palette]. Other ideas for a girl that loves pampering are a day at the spa, a blow out at a local Dry Bar or [when in doubt] a Sephora gift card. Don't forget about the Shopbop sale... more Black Friday codes coming soon! XOXO

Gift Guide: Gifts Under $50

Dry Bar The VIP Pack | Madewell Leopard Keychain | Pinch Emergency Kit | Crane & Co. Merci Note Card | Tom Ford Nail Polish | Kiehl's #1 Lip Balm Set | Marc Jacobs Honey Perfume Roller | Diptyque Mini Candle in Figuier | Chanel Coco Lip Shine | Madewell Bien Fait Pouch | The Circle Book | Melanie Auld Pave Natural Quartz Ring [50% off on Black Friday] | Melanie Auld Pave Bar Lapis Ring [50% off on Black Friday] | J.Crew Sock Trio | Laura Mercier Hand Lotion Set | Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers | Kate Spade iPhone Case

These gifts are great options that won't break the bank... perfect for a secret santa, a stocker stuffer or as an added bonus to a gift you're already giving! My favorite Gift Guide, For The Beauty Lover, coming up tomorrow morning! In the meantime, check out the Shopbop sale and my Closet Clean Out Sale. XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Beauty Lover

Tom Ford Nail Polish in Blackout | Herbivore Coco Rose Coconut Oil Lip Conditioner | Anastasia Brow Duality | Glossier Balm Dot Com Trio | Anya Hindmarch Cosmetic Case | Tata Harper Hydrating Floral Essence | Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit | Byredo Discovery Box | Aesop Intensive Body Balm | By Terry Gold Lip Balm | T3 1 Inch Defined Curl Barrel | Chanel Cotton Face Pads | Oribe Hair Refresher | Diptyque Liquidambar Candle | Eve Lom Golden Radiance Bronzing Powder | Rodin Holiday Box

Today's Gift Guide: For The Beauty Lover is filled with things that I have either used or would love to try [like Glossier's signature product and this delicious smelling body balm]! It's also a great go to list for any lady in your life that you might be having trouble finding a gift for [luxe fragrance sampler for your mom? pretty highlighters for your bestie?]. Hoping to get a Gifts Under $100 post up this week for stocking stuffer + Secret Santa ideas along with a Closet Clean Out update [check my resale IG account for early preview]! XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Little One

Mustela Newborn Gift Set $42. Hanna Anderson Chevron Bodysuit $28. Baby Gap Sherpa Jacket $27. Angel Dear Giraffe Blankie Set $38. This Little Piggy Went To Prada $20. WubbaNub Elephant Pacifier $15. Baby Uggs in Chestnut $50. Baby Gap Striped One Piece $35. Aden + Anais Blankets $50. Cloud B Sleep Sheep $27. Zuny Giraffe Bookends $118. 

How cute are these goodies for a baby boy or girl? Besides looking cute, most of these gifts are pretty practical too. The Aden + Anais set make the perfect swaddling blankets, the elephant pacifier calms a crying baby and the Cloud B Sleep Sheep helps ease the little one into a soothing sleep. The final Gift Guide of the week, The Luxe List, is tomorrow so be sure to check back in then. XOXO

Gift Guide: The Luxe List

Rodin Face Oil $150. YSL Arty Ring $290. Karen Walker Sunglasses $220. Tom Ford 4 Piece Lip Set $192. Jennifer Meyer Stick Earrings $2750. Agent Provocateur Kimono $990. Missoni Scarf $750. Proenza Schouler PS11 Tote $2350. Anita Ko Diamond + Rose Gold Arrow Bracelet $5395. Creed Sublime Vanille Perfume $640. Reed Krakoff Watersnake Luggage Tag $85. Christian Louboutin Crystal Pumps $3395.

The final Gift Guide of the week is here! This one is a major lust list of luxe items that are fun to drool over and dream about. I hope you enjoyed the other gift guides over the past two weeks, let me know if I missed a category that you'd like to see otherwise here is the recap and links to all the posts:

For The Bride. For The Beauty Lover. For The Book Lover. Stocking Stuffers Under $25. 

For The Homemaker. For Him. For Every Girl. For The Little One. The Luxe List.

Have you finished your holiday shopping yet or are you just getting started? I was able to get almost everything done last weekend and just have a few things to pick up next week before I start wrapping. It's a nice relief to have most of it finished! XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Little Ones

Prince Lionheart Wheely Cow Ride On | Roxy Marj Blanket | Land Of Nod Chair | Nike Sneakers | Wooden Golf Set | Oeuf VW Bus | Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers | The Odd One Out Book | Alphabet Flash Cards | Petit Collage Wooden Animals Puzzle | Kiko Wooden Airplane | Kid O A To Z Tablet | The Ultimate Construction Site Book

Lately Lily Matching Game | Free Babes Handmade Bows | EeBoo Mosaic Felt Game | Blabla Kids Ballerina Cat | Kiddimoto Helmet | Tiny Cottons Socks | Where's The Pair Book | Maileg Matchbox Mouse | Zuzii Oxfords | Kiddimoto Dotted Bike | My Wonderful World Of Fashion Stamp Set | Pom Pom Basket

Pantone: Colors Book | Blabla Kids Finger Puppets | Hugo Love Tiki Onesie | Dino Block Book | Freshly Picked Moccasins in Red Rock | Ko-Ko-Ko Cloud Pillow | Mark'Style Tokyo Pull Along Cat | Freshly Picked Moccasins in Blue Spruce | Billie Blooms in Alex | Land Of Nod Acrylic Play Gym | Billie Blooms in Perrie

The countdown Christmas is officially on! I wanted to start my annual Gift Guide series with a list of treats for my favorite little ones ... Hudson and Davis might find a few of these under the tree this holiday season. Hope your December is off to a great start! XOXO

Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers Under $25

Kate Moss Paper Doll Set $15. Anastasia Brow Prep Kit $10. Diane Von Furstenberg Headphones $25. Shemergency Survival Kit $25. Bauble Bar Safety Pin Earrings $24. Urban Outfitters What Happened? Bandages $7. The Honest Company Mini Hand Sanitizer Duo $6. Dior Best In Show Mini Mascara Duo $20. ASOS Spike Bracelet $14. Fresh Sugar Perfection Duo $22.50. Bauble Bar Skull Bangle $24. Dior Apricot Nail Cream $24. Sephora Favorites Give Me Some Lip $25.

First off, happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have a great day celebrating all that you are thankful for with your loved ones. Today's Gift Guide touches on a category I often find hard to shop for. Many times stocking stuffers end up being items you never use but no fear! Here are budget friendly and fashionable items all $25 or under that will actually be put to use by the recipient. I posted all the sales and discounts codes starting today below but be sure to come back at midnight tomorrow to get all the Black Friday + Cyber Monday codes! XOXO

Charm & Chain: 25% off $250+ with code THANKFUL 11/22-11/25.

Cusp: 20% off all sale, no code needed, 11/21-11/23.

C.Wonder: 30% off $100+ and free shipping, no code needed, 11/22-11/25.

DVF: 30% off sale items and free shipping 11/21-11/26 with code HOLIDAYSALE.

Gap: up to 60% off entire store 11/21-11/24.

J.Crew: 25% off and free shipping 11/21-11/25 with code COLOR25.

Joie: 20-30% off entire site, no code needed, 11/22-11/26.

Madewell: 25% off everything and free shipping 11/21-11/25 with code TREAT.

Rebecca Taylor: 25% off sale today only with code EXTRA25.

Shopbop: buy more, save more 11/21-11/26 with code BIGEVENT12.

Gift Guide: For The Bride

Sugar Paper Letterpress Card $6. Kate Spade His & Her Glasses $50. The Bridessentials Kit $25. Essie Wedding Collection Nail Polish $8. Jacquie Aiche Initial Ring $77. Vogue Weddings Book $85. Christian Louboutin Glitter Peep Toes $845. Philosophy Here Comes The Bride Set $35. Equipment Silk Pajamas $485. 

Here is the first of many Gift Guide posts to help you start your holiday shopping over the next few weeks! Please leave me a comment if you have any specific categories you need guidance with. I'll also be sure to post all the good Black Friday codes so you have them in one spot. XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Beauty Lover

Chanel Brush Set $225. Estee Lauder Zodiac Compact $70. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette $50. Rebecca Minkoff Beauty Queen Cosmetic Pouch $75. Kiehl's Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish $11. T3 SinglePass Whirl $130. Balenciaga Florabotanica Perfume $95. Josie Maran Moroccan Argan Bestsellers $39. Nars Limited Edition Andy Warhol Lip Gloss Set $55. Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual $15. Laura Mercier Souffle Body Creme Sampler $60. 

Do you have a beauty obsessed friend or family member in your life? Then these would be the perfect holiday gifts! Check out my kickoff post to the Gift Guide series from yesterday if missed here. More editions including For The Book Lover, Stocking Stuffers Under $25, For The Homemaker, For Him, For Every Girl and For The Little One coming up this week and next! XOXO

Gift Guide: Baby + Kid

Julia, Child Book | Magnetic Doodle House | Vans Checkered Slip On Sneakers | Lunch Box | Lollacup Straw Cup | Janod Confetti Xylophone | Animal Art Cards | Maileg Castle Rattle Set | Freshly Picked Metallic Moccasins | Wooden Rocking Horse | Minnetonka Fringe Booties | Oeuf Knit Crown | Oh Baby Onesie | Swell Gold Water Bottle | Alphabet Stickers | Gaston Book

Gifts for baby and kids are probably the most fun to shop for during the holiday season [metallic rain boots? yes please!]] so this Gift Guide is definitely a favorite. Hudson loves reading books right now so we might add this and this to this to his library and I'm eyeing this eames style table + chair set for him as well ...  Hopefully Santa is reading! XOXO

Gift Guide: For The Homemaker

Missoni Home Throw Blanket $435. Diptyque Candle Trio $84. Nespresso Pixie Bundle $280. Vinturi Red Wine Aerator $40. Kate Spade Card Holder $20. Anthropologie Celestial Coasters $32. KitchenAid Artisan Mixer $350. Python Pillow $650. Ugg Slippers $100.

This Gift Guide was one of my favorites to make so far. I've definitely been in nesting mode the past few weeks and have been getting our home ready to welcome our little one. These gifts would be perfect for the homemaker or homebody and they would also make wonderful hostess gifts {particularly the coasters, wine aerator and the Diptyque candles}. Hope the Black Friday + Cyber Monday codes in yesterday's post were helpful, check them out here if you missed them! XOXO

Gift Guide: $100 + Under

J.Crew Leopard Slippers | Troi Ollivierre Lipstick | Band-Aid x J.Crew | Sugar Paper Journal | The Coffee Deck | J.Crew Polka Dot Sock Trio | Nixon Mini Blaster Speaker | Bauble Bar Pearl Ring | Hanging Jewelry Holder | Yves Saint Laurent Holiday Palette | Printed Yoga Mat | Cedar Hearts | Kate Spade Pop, Fizz, Clink! Wine Holder | Jo Malone Hand + Body Lotion | Nike Vintage Air Pegasus | Oribe Cult Classic Hair Collection

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We've spent the last 7 days battling the stomach flu as it went from family member to family member ... no fun but I think we are all almost fully recovered! Today's Gift Guide features a great range of finds for $100 or under ... perfect stocking stuffers or gifts for a Secret Santa or friend! The Oribe trio is an awesome deal for the dry texturizing spray alone [my favorite styling product!] and these Nikes were a recent purchase. An outfit post and some more guides coming up this week to prepare for Black Friday [can't believe that Thanksgiving is already next week!]!

P.S. Happy birthday to my amazing hubby! XOXO