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Top Gifts for Him Under $50 | 2014

I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and a successful Black Friday Weekend! As you know, today is Cyber Monday and I suggest dedicating your lunch break to some sale shopping! It’s a great opportunity to get some names crossed off your gift list.

To get you started, I pulled together some of my favorite gifts for men- all under $50! This year, my husband and I are foregoing the large haul of gifts and sticking to stocking stuffers. This inspired me to pull together some fun, small gifts for the man in your life. The list ranges from festive boxers to martini tools, all perfect items for stuffing this year’s stocking without breaking the bank!

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Top Gifts for Him | 2014

Gap Snowflake and Christmas Boxers ($13 each) / H&M Leather Gloves ($35) / Crate and Barrel Whiskey Rocks- Set of 12 ($20) / Quench Martini Multi Tool ($40) / S’well Woodgrain Water bottle ($35) / J.Crew Snowflake Socks ($17) / Nordstrom Red Buffalo Check Scarf ($20) / Old Navy Pajama Pants ($17) / Minnetonka Slippers ($46) / Urban Outfitters Hibernate Flask ($18) / Herschel Chapter Toiletry Case ($25) / Herschel Charlie Card Case ($20)

The Grown-up Backpack

If you haven’t noticed, backpacks aren’t just for school buses anymore! They are not only the trendy new carryall, but also a practical accessory. I forgot how great backpacks were until I bought one to tote around this summer- they are great for day trips to the park, commuting to work or weekend trips! And don’t worry; there are more options than princesses and ninja turtles. Backpacks are now the chic accessory, coming in leather, studded and fringed! Below are a ton of trendy options that can take you from work to weekend!

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Topshop Pink Backpack ($68) / BCBG Black & White Backpack ($78) / Dailylook Studded Tassel Backpack ($49.99) / Vince Camuto Blue Backpack ($178) / Betsey Johnson Leopard Backpack ($59.95) / Appaman Kids Straw Backpack ($34.99) / Madewell Leather Backpack ($228) / Marc by Marc Jacobs Printed Backpack (On Sale for $158.40) / ASOS Black Formal Backpack ($38.09) / ASOS Colorblock Backpack ($66.69) / Forever 21 Faux Leather Backpack ($32.80) / Urban Outfitters Grey Tassel Backpack ($59) / Steve Madden Leopard Backpack ($128) / Steve Madden Camel Backpack ($98) / Forever 21 Striped Backpack ($19.80) / Forever 21 Faux Leather Backpack ($32.80) / Herschel Pink Backpack ($55) / Deux Lux Karma Backpack ($130)

Summer Must Haves

Hi all! Since the official start of summer is this Saturday, I am rounding up my favorite must haves for the season! If you are anything like us, you already have a TON planned for this summer. When summer finally comes around, it seems the calendar is immediately packed with barbecues, beach days and much more! I have put together some of my favorite summer themed items to help navigate you through your jam-packed summer.


Throwing a backyard barbecue? Hosting a party can be a little stressful, so I love to keep it casual and fun! The items below are my favorites for hosting a party. From colorful bar tools to pineapple ice trays and squeeze pop molds, you are bound to have a great party!

Anthropologie Color Reel bar tools ($10-$24) / Anthropologie Fruit Wedge Tumbler ($10) / Target Tinted Mason Jar ($9.99) / Target Sangria Pitcher ($7.99) / UO Burger Spatula ($20) / Anthropologie Pineapple Ice Trays ($14) / Anthropologie Squeeze Pop Molds ($16)


Or is the beach calling your name? The first chance we get, my husband and I will be cruising up Highway 1 to Stinson Beach. It’s an incredible beach town where we escape the city to relax and catch some rays. Compiled below are some finds I’ve been lusting over for this year’s inevitable beach trips. I love the ease of this crepe mint cover-up, the bright high-waisted floral bikini and even the fun ice cream beach towel! Tired of flip-flops? Try giving your feet a break by ditching those flip-flops for these tropical printed slip-ons. (I’m kinda obsessed and have featured 2 different pairs I have in Studs & Crochet and Pop of Mint). These are much more comfortable than flip-flops and still give you the beach side look!

ASOS Floral Bikini (Top- $34.30 and Bottoms- $30.49) / Rip Curl Straw Beach Tote ($49.50) / Forever 21 Beaded Necklace ($6.80) / Forever 21 Ice Cream Beach Towel ($10.80) / ASOS Mint Tunic ($41.92) / Forever 21 Geo Round Sunglasses ($5.80) / David & Young Floppy Hat ($20) / Topshop Tika Floral Slip-Ons ($25) / Target Tribal Bucket Bag ($17.49) / ASOS Trapeze Maxi ($49.54) / ASOS Embellished Shorts ($66.69)

Tassels & Poms

Friday is here! And to brighten your weekend I wanted to throw something fun your way. And what’s more fun than tassels and poms? This trend is a great way to infuse playfulness into your summer wardrobe. It adds an interesting edge to any item; it jazzes up bags, makes shorts especially flirty and gives jewelry flare! I love ALL these items, but the pieces I’m drawn to most are the ASOS neon-geo print mini skirt, the Topshop leather tassel clutch and the ASOS pink pom pom bikini! Looking for a great buy? That adorable Topshop suede bucket bag is 50% off, only $34.99 and the Sosie floral shorts are only $29! Whether you choose to start small with jewelry and clutches or go all out with the totes or shorts, this is a great look for a weekend getaway, a day at the park or to just hang with the girls. Have fun with it and remember to not take fashion too seriously! ☺

Tassels and Poms

ASOS Pom Pom Mini Skirt ($41.92) / UO Honolulu Pom Pom Shorts ($54) / Nordstrom Strip Scarf ($38) / Forever 21 Pom Pom Romper ($17.80) / ASOS Pom Pom Bikini Top ($34.30) / Topshop Tassels Bucket Bag ($34.99)- 50% off right now! / Sole Society Bracelet Set ($14.97) /  ASOS Tassel Necklace ($41.92) / ASOS Tassel Earrings ($15.24) / Topshop Tassel Clutch ($72) / ASOS Woven Pom Pom Tote ($66.69) / Sosie Gold Tassels Necklace ($31) / UO Geo Pom Pom Shorts ($54) / Topshop Pom Pom Trim Cami ($39) and matching shorts! ($49)/ Sosie Pom Pom Play Shorts ($29) / Topshop Straw Tote ($50) / UO Floral Pom Pom Tank ($44)

Simply Scalloped

I admit it, I’m a sucker for a scalloped trim. There is just something very feminine and sweet about it and a scalloped trim can transform any outfit. It makes shorts more elegant, tops and dresses more playful and adds a little bit of whimsy to accessories. I see this trend popping up everywhere this season, even in some unexpected places!  Check out some of my favorite scallop trimmed pieces below!


Glamourita- Simply Scalloped
Urban Outfitters Scalloped Dress ($49) / Modcloth Polka Dot Shorts ($44.99) / ASOS Mini Satchel Bag ($38.11) / ASOS Scalloped Clutch ($22.86) / ASOS Scallop Crop Top ($41.92) / Forever 21 Scalloped Bangles ($8.99) / ASOS Open Back Dress ($80.03) / Betsey Johnson Flats ($79) / kate spade Pocket iPhone Case ($35) / ASOS Scalloped Shorts ($38.11) / Topshop Fringe Skirt ($90) / Dollhouse Metallic Flats ($21.40) / SheInside Chiffon Shift Dress ($25.99)

Feeling Daring? Splurge for the red ASOS Open Back Dress.  This dress is a showstopper and would make a great outfit for date night! Feeling playful? Snag the yellow ASOS Clutch. It’s a great way to introduce the scalloped trend into your wardrobe. Or are you feeling just plain practical? If so, the kate spade iPhone case is the way to go! The scalloped trim even doubles as a credit card and ID holder. As you can see, there are tons of different ways to rock this scalloped trend this season, which will you choose?