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Gift Guide for the Girl on the Go

Happy Humpday! Today is all about that girl on the go in your life. You all know one! Maybe it’s your workaholic mom, jet-setting bestie or your overachiever sister. These girls are running from one meeting to another, dressing day-to-night and always look amazing at a moments notice. How do they do it? By having all the right tools at their disposal.

Below is a list of what every girl on the go needs and some of these items are so fun! I love the gem speaker for a girl who is ready to dance at a moments notice, the Minimergency Kit for the accident prone and the Naked on the Run full makeup palette that can get any girl ready in a flash! And don’t forget to stash all these amazing finds in this Reversible Tote from Nordstrom!

Which travel necessity is your favorite?

Etsy Passport Case ($29) / Forever 21 Gold Stripe Cosmetic Case ($10) / Rifle Paper Co Bon Voyage Journal ($15) / ban.do Gem Speaker ($40) / Bella J Manicure Set ($12) / kate spade jubilee ultra thin portable charger ($50) / J.Crew Lightening Cable ($26) / Pinch Provisions Minimergency Kit ($18) / Happy Plugs Earbuds ($30) / kate spade initial card holder ($30) / kate spade bow eyemask ($38) / Echo Tech Gloves ($28) / Urban Decay ‘Naked on the Run’ Palette ($54) / BaubleBar Gold Jewelry Set ($58) / Street Level Reversible Tote and Wristlet ($48)

Black Friday Deals | 2014

If you’re anything like me, you like to have a game plan going into black friday. My main priority is finding out what deal everyone is offering and how long the deal lasts. Next, I scout out what I want to buy before the deals start, that way I can shop around for the best price. Finally, I like to write out a list of people I plan on buying presents for and potential gift ideas for them. That way they are fresh in your mind when you are browsing the sales!

In honor of black friday, today’s post is dedicated to the deals I think are worth checking out this black friday!

Aldo: Extra 50% off sale items. 11/28 thru 12/1

Amour Vert: 25% off entire site. 11/28 thru 11/30

Athleta: 20% off entire site. 11/28 thru 11/30

BaubleBar: 15% off two items, 25% off three items, and 35% off four items. 11/28

C. Wonder: 40% off entire site. Now thru 12/1

Express: 50% off entire site. Now thru noon 11/28

FRENDS: Get a bundle pack of over-the-ear ‘Layla’ headphones and in-ear ‘Ella B’ ear buds for $100. 11/28 thru 12/1

Gap: 50% off entire store 11/28

H&M: Up to 70% off select items. Now thru 11/29

House of Harlow: 25% off all RTW items. 11/28 thru 12/1

J.Crew: 30% off full-price styles & extra 40% off sale (code HOLIDAY). Now thru 11/30

J.Crew Factory: 50% off everything. Now thru 11/30

Joe Fresh: 50% off all full-priced items (excluding Fresh Expedition). 11/28

Kate Spade: Up to 75% off (all sales final). Now thru 11/29

Kohl’s: Over 500 Black Friday Deals plus an extra 15% off (code HOLIDAY15) and $15 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend. Now thru 11/28

Madewell: 25% off your purchase (code GIFTON). Now thru 11/30

Macy’s: 30-50% off Lucky Brand, Kensie, Bar III, RACHEL Rachel Roy, and more. 11/27 thru 11/29

Missguided: 30% off entire purchase (code CYBER30). 11/28 thru 12/1

ModCloth: 50% off select styles. Now thru 11/30

Old Navy: Up to 50% off. 11/28 thru 11/29

Piperlime: 25% off site wide. 11/27 thru 11/29

Sole Society: 30% off all footwear. 11/28 // 30% off all footwear and handbags. 11/29 thru 11/30

Stella & Dot: Extra 25% off sale items. Now thru 11/20

Ted Baker: 30% off your purchase. 11/28 thru 12/1

Happy shopping! <3

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

That’s right, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

It’s Nordstrom’s best sale of the year and it only runs for a limited time! Nordstrom Reward Members get early access July 10th – July 17th, after that the sale opens up to everyone. Being a Rewards Member, I have been shopping the sale for a few days (not to mention I am well stocked in Nordstrom gift cards from my birthday last week- thanks everyone!!). And I’ve found there are a ton of great deals to be had out there. Below, I listed some of my favorite products and best buys from the sale, but hurry! Prices go back up August 4th!!

BEAUTY EXCLUSIVES

1- Clarisonic– a must have in your beauty regimen (I’m obsessed with mine!!). I already have the Mia 2 and my skin has never felt softer! This cleansing system pack is on sale for just $149 ($221 value!).

2- Voluspa Candles– these candles are beautiful and smell amazing. I currently have these candles scattered about my apartment. This 3-pack is on sale for $29.50 ($48 value).

3- Clinique ‘Dramatically Different’ Moisturizing Lotion– A staple in my makeup bag. I have been using this lotion for years. It’s the perfect moisturizer and leaves my skin feeling great. This is a great price, it’s a set of a deluxe size and a travel size for only $38 ($52.50 Value).

SHOES

1- Steve Madden ‘Ecntrc-c’ Snake-Embossed Slip-Ons and ‘Buhba’ Leopard Slip-Ons– If you read my blog, you know I’m a huge fan of slip-ons and I happen to love animal print too. This combination explains my love of both of these styles below. My eye has been on these Steve Madden slip-ons for awhile and this sale makes them irresistible! Hover the images below to see the sale prices.

$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)

$69.90 ($99.95 After Sale)

2- Halogen Calf Hair Pumps– I am always looking for a deal on basic pumps. They are a classic shoe that every girl needs in her closet. This calf hair style is gorgeous and on sale for $59.90! ($89.95 After Sale). Can you guess my favorite colors? Surprise, surprise! The answer is black and leopard… I think I need both pairs!

$59.90 ($89.95 After Sale)

3- Halogen and Steve Madden Peep Toe Booties– Booties are my go-to shoe for fall. They are so versatile and can dress up any outfit. In my opinion, every girl should have a black and a camel pair. Below are my two favorites! Hover for sale prices.

Halogen Bootie $66.90 ($99.95 After Sale)

Steve Madden Bootie $106.90 ($159.95 After Sale)

4- Lastly, a girl needs some Nikes! My current tennies have been put through a lot lately on these northern California trails and I’ve been shopping around for a replacement pair. Lucky for me, Nordstrom has some great deals on Nikes! I love this running pair below, on sale for $54.90 ($80 After Sale).

ACCESSORIES

1- Personalized Pendant Necklace– Doesn’t everyone love a personalized touch? These necklaces give you just that! These dainty gold necklaces can be personalized with any word you want! I love bar pendant necklace in the middle. They make great gifts too; the modern day take on the friendship necklace. (BFF’s forever!) $44.90 ($68 After Sale)

2- Baublebar Drop Earrings– I have a flair for drama. I still love statement jewelry and these drop earrings are no exception! I love the color and bling they bring to an outfit. It makes dressing up basics and adding personality to an outfit a breeze! These earrings can’t be beat, on sale for $24.90 ($38 After Sale).

3- Ted Baker Bow Clutch– How adorable is this pink clutch? I am obsessed! Pink and bows, what more could a girl ask for?! This clutch will definitely add a fun pop of color to any outfit and on sale for $79.90 ($120), you can’t afford to pass it up!

4- kate spade Crossbody– kate spade is always a favorite designer of mine. I think the brand is fun, simple and has a sense of humor. I love this simple black and white crossbody below. I think it’s super versatile and could see myself wearing it everywhere! It’s on sale for $131.90 ($198 After Sale).

That wraps it up for my favorites! Are you planning on shopping this amazing sale? What will you be buying? Share your #nsale purchases below in the comments!

Black, White and Bright

I have always been a big fan of print mixing. It adds a little fun to an otherwise ordinary outfit. A great way to dip your feet into the trend is to start with a common print like stripes, dots or animal print and pair it with a bold printed piece, like this floral skirt. I chose to pair this loud skirt with this black and white striped tank- these days I wear stripes so much that I almost consider it a solid!

I paired this look back to my favorite black sandals. These Payless black shooties were such a great buy; they are both comfortable and super affordable! Originally, I had fallen in love with these Steve Madden NONSTP Sandals, but wasn’t feeling the $99.95 price point. Then, I stumbled upon these Payless shoes for a quarter of the price and was immediately sold! They are so versatile, I get a ton of use out of them!

Black and White Tank- similar Forever 21 tank ($17.80) / Floral Pencil Skirt- similar AQUA skirt ($68) and JCREW pencil skirt (On sale for $96.60- originally $138) / Payless Black Shooties ($24.99) / Cleopatra Brooke Clutch (purchased on Hautelook, but also found at Overstock for $19.75) / Brighton Bangles / Pink Drop Earrings- similar Baublebar Drops ($38) / Cat Eye Sunglasses- similar AJ Morgan Siren ($24) and Maybe ($24) at Nordstrom

Ferry Building Farmers Market

This past Saturday, my husband and I made a trip to the Ferry Building Farmers Market. I love strolling along the embarcadero when it’s nice out- it’s so relaxing and the views are incredible! We were in search of some fresh fruit, but this farmers market has much more than that! The options were endless for produce, pasta, flowers and more. Check out the amazing hydrangeas I found below!

This weekend was a little chillier in San Francisco, so I opted for my go-to Levi’s 501 Selvedge Jeans and a chambray top. I also broke out my pink TOMS wedges this weekend. Because these TOMS are so cute, comfortable and polished, I chose them as my “dancing shoes” for our wedding reception. Now I love wearing these when I’m spending the day with my husband, it takes me back to how much fun we had dancing the night away! Do you have shoes that carry memories like these do? If so, share in the comments below!

Forever 21 Top- similar American Eagle chambray shirt ($34.99) and Nordstrom polka dot top ($36) / Levi’s 501 Selvedge Jeans ($98- on sale for $64.99!) / Forever 21 Light Pink Crossbody ($16.80) / Pink TOMS Wedges ($69) / Francesca’s Statement Necklace- similar Baublebar Caollar Necklace (on sale for $25!) or Baublebar Bib Necklace ($48) / Forever 21 Cuff / Michael Kors Tortoise Watch ($225) / Simply Vera Vera Wang Aviators ($19.99)

Power of Pink

Exploring San Francisco with my husband is one of my favorite weekend activities. When I know a lot of walking and hills are on the agenda, comfort is key! With this in mind, I chose the girl’s best friend, a maxi skirt. I love maxis. They can be dressed up or down and are a staple for any wardrobe. I especially love this one from Nordstrom with the side zipper. You can change the height of the zipper slit depending on your outfit.

When dressing comfy, I quickly pass up the heels and grab some flats. The key to looking put together when dressing comfortable is accessorizing! In this look I opted to glam it up with my white rhinestone handbag, rhinestone caged sandals and heart sunnies. This was a great ensemble to run around town in. What key looks do you explore your city in? What’s your key to dressing practical and comfortable and still looking fabulous?

H&M Neon Pink Tee – similar at Forever 21 here ($11.80) and here ($3.80) / BP Side Zip Maxi ($26.40) / Cleopatra Bianca Purse (Hautlook)- similar Steve Madden Chain Clutch ($68) and ASOS Shoulder Bag ($24.75) / GC Shoes Rhinestone Sandals- similar Rock and Candy Sandal ($49.94) and Montego Bay Club Sandals ($20.99) / JCrew Statement Necklace- similar Sole Society Necklace ($34.95) and Baublebar Necklace ($36) / Michael Kors Tortoise Watch ($225) / BP Heart Sunglasses ($12)

Eyelet Romper

Aerie Eyelet Romper / Levi Denim Jacket / Marc Fisher Heels (similar here) / Amici Crossbody / Statement Necklace (similar here and here)

: Baublebar Necklace

: Aerie Eyelet Romper

: Guess Necklace

: Amici Crossbody

: L.A.M.B. Mules

: Levi’s Denim Trucker

Rompers are everywhere this season and I am loving them! There is a great mix of options out there ranging from casual to dressy at great price points. My latest romper purchase was from an unexpected source, Aerie. I usually shop Aerie for loungewear when they are having a sale. I was browsing their sleep rompers and came across this adorable eyelet day romper. It’s so versatile. I know I’m going to get tons of use out of it this summer and with 40% off, I can’t complain about the price either!

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