Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

February 3, 2015

Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for Her

Dress // Necklace // Beige Bag  // Card // Bracelet // Dish // Watch // Earrings // Ring // Pink Bag // Candle

Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner.  I get why some people are turned off by this high pressure, overpriced holiday, but it’s more about what you make of it than how much you spend for it. Last year, James and I started a new tradition where I take him out for dinner the night before V-Day and he cooks me a meal at home the evening of.  We avoid the crowds and the ridiculously priced prix-fixe menus and spend more time enjoying what really matters.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide for Guys

Jacket // Headphones // Shirt // Copper Mug // Beanie // Fitness Tracker // Tie // Duffel Bag

 

But just in case you want to throw in a little something extra, I rounded up my favorite Valentine’s Day gift ideas for guys and girls.  A delicious homemade meal and a carefully curated present?  That sucks, said no one ever. For her (aka me!), a brightly-colored crossbody bag or a little coral dress would be the perfect gifts to usher in spring. For him, you could pour his favorite drink into a pair of copper mugs or pack him a duffel bag for a mini-adventure.  Or, if you’re flying solo this year, treat yourself to something splurge-worthy because you don’t need a guy to get you roses when you’ve got a candle like this.  How’re you planning to spend Valentine’s Day this year?

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Faux Fur Vest

February 2, 2015

Skirt The Rules // Black & White Winter Outfit

These days, I’ve been reaching for a simply black blouse and the coziest faux fur vest.  As much as I love bright, bold colors … sometimes things are much simpler in black and white.  Especially in the winter.  And especially on Mondays.

Skirt The Rules // Black Faux Fur Vest & White Jeans Skirt The Rules // Black & White Skirt The Rules // Black Faux Fur Vest Skirt The Rules // Black, White & Gold

Wear:
Top: LOFT
Vest: C. Wonder (similar here and here)
Jeans: Target (similar here and here)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker
Bracelet: Lord & Taylor
Ring: Kendra Scott (c/o)
Heels: DVF (similar here and here)

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Weekend Notes: 01.31.15

January 31, 2015

Skirt The Rules // Leopard Office Lamps

I feel like the timing of this week was off.  My office closed down early on Monday and didn’t re-open until Wednesday because of Winter Storm Juno.  The blizzard turned out to be a bust, but that didn’t stop me from enjoying a snow day.  As for this weekend, I plan on sleeping in, catching with a few friends and trying out a new surfboard-based fitness class (should be interesting).  So without further ado, here’s what’s on my radar this weekend:

Do trends still exist?  I thought this was a pretty interesting read on how social media has affected the longevity of trends.

The prettiest little bow blouse I ever did see.

So sad to see another brand bite the dust later this year, especially with pieces like this dress or this bag that are so on point.

Helpful tips on how to grow your blog following.

And because we all have to start from somewhere, here is a look into the first posts of some of my favorite bloggers.  And my very first nearly four years ago.

Next on the must have list: destroyed denim.

Gap’s sale is on sale so you can go ahead take an extra 50% off this puffer coat and this floral bomber.

My girl Naty gave her blog a makeover and it’s perfection!

You can never go wrong with florals and stripes.

Black and white perfection.

And in case you missed it, this week I talked about winter florals, spring colors and why I’m sick of wearing puffer coats already.

Take an extra 50% off of sale items at Ann Taylor.  Because you know you need this fringe skirt.

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