Friday, December 4, 2020

holiday gift guide 2020

sweaters (under $100)

 
 

 
 
With bright colours, pretty details or soft textures, a sweater is a great gift and you can find one at any price point!
 
 

cashmere

 
 
 
 
Who doesn't love cashmere?  If not for the price, I would live in cashmere 24/7.  Although, the Maeve sweater from Anthropologie (middle) is reasonably priced at $158!
 
 

robes



 
 
 This Spell robe is SO pretty! I purchased the 'boho dress' in the same print. The FLL for VS robe is gorgeous! I'm someone who is always cold so I love a cozy, plush robe. For someone who misses going to Disney very much, I'm loving this Mickey Mouse robe from Pottery Barn.
 
 

scarves


 

top left: Kerri Rosenthal Loved Scarf (also available in taupe/yellow!)
 top right: GAP Honeycomb Scarf
 
When I lived in Canada, I stocked up on scarves.  You can never have too many!
 
 

matchy matchy




 
middle: Saturday/Sunday Ellyn Cable-Knit Sweater Set (available in 5 colours!)
bottom left: RD Style Britt Jogger Lounge Set (also available in black)
 
 I love a matching set!  I have purchased quite a few over the past year.  A matching set fits right in with rompers and jumpsuits, which I love so much because you don't have to think when getting dressed, you just throw it on and go!  The Saturday/Sunday set from Anthropologie (middle) comes in 5 colours, but the red one would be great for opening gifts on Christmas morning!

 

for the chef

 


 
 
I personally love to bake (and cook) so have been eyeing these items from Anthropologie myself.  The bake-and-take box and cake stand are so pretty!  
 
I own a cutting board from Deny Designs.  They're so pretty!  You prep your food on the back and the front makes for a great display on your kitchen counter or hanging on your wall!  
 
Le Creuset is an investment and priced high, but this adorable Eiffel Tower Petite Cocette is currently on sale at Sur La Table for under $20! Pick up a couple, or even 4-5 and you're still looking at a gift for no more than $100!
 
 

candles, etc.

 
 
 

 
top left: Boulangerie Jar Candle from Anthropologie (3 scents available)
bottom right: Sézane Jewelry Case
 
I have the Boulangerie 'Pumpkin Souffle' candle and it smells incredible!  I also own gorjana jewelry and it's so delicate and pretty.
 
I hope I helped you find that special gift, whether it's for someone you love, or for yourself!
 
Happy shopping!
Mx

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

plaid for the holidays


 
 

AGOLDE Sophie High Rise Crop Jeans (similar here and here)
Dolce Vita Boots (similar here)

Happy first day of December!  This is my favourite time of the year.  I love the holidays.  I love decorating for Christmas.  I hate cold weather but I loved seeing snow on Christmas morning growing up in Canada, although it seemed rare.  I never get sick of the decorations so I start decorating early.  We have a fake tree so that helps.  Now that we live in the States, our decorating starts the day after Thanksgiving.  The cozy sweaters come out, but so does the plaid.  I love to wear plaid for fall, but come winter, I go all out with plaid - decorating with cozy plaid throws and even use plaid wrapping paper for Christmas presents!

I've loved plaid for as long as I can remember (as seen on the blog here, here and here, for example), but I was drawn to this Free People dress because of the exaggerated sleeves!  It also just looked effortless, which I can confirm it is.  The material is so comfy.  It's oversized, which I like because you can move around in it.  I kept it casual with a pair of Vans.  It also looks great with a belt if you want to dress it up a bit more.  Just add a pair of boots!  It originally only came in two colours so I chose the navy since I chose the top in the 'blush combo'.  Then Free People added two additional colours in the dress!  I'm bummed I missed out on my size in the 'wild raspberry combo'.  This dress is that comfy that I would have ordered another one.
 
This Free People top is the same material, but only comes in the original two colours.  It's so comfy.  I paired it with skinny jeans and a pair of Dolce Vita ankle boots.  This top is now on sale!  Throw on a cozy cardigan for extra warmth.

 Some other plaid items I'm coveting:
 
I'm obsessing over this Free People maxi skirt, which unfortunately would be too long on me
Free People PDX Set (love a sweater set!)

Happy shopping!
Mx

Monday, November 23, 2020

valley girl

 
 
Hope everyone had a nice, relaxing weekend!  I was hoping to get to the beach, but I was pretty unmotivated this weekend.  I can't seem to get my energy back from the gloomy week we had last week, but this Free People top put a little pep in my step today!  It's the perfect little top for a day at the beach, but I couldn't help but put it on today.  It's such a fun top!  I love the bell sleeves and the colour is SO pretty.
 
 


I love that you can wear it two different ways, but I prefer off-the-shoulder.  Best part, this top is only $58!  It also comes in black.  It's a crop top so I paired it with a pair of black, high-waisted cutoffs.  I purchased these cutoffs on the Levi's site and most sizes are sold out, but I found them at Urban Outfitters, Revolve and Shopbop.

 
Happy shopping!
Mx

Friday, November 20, 2020

friday find: cozy sandals


Happy Friday!  I have never owned a pair of Birkenstocks.  They're right up my alley since I live in my Adidas slides, but I tried them on once and found they felt uncomfortable - maybe you have to break them in.  Then I came across these shearling-lined Birkenstocks on the Anthropologie site recently and they looked so cozy that I thought I'd give them a shot.  They are SO cozy!  They're perfect for slipping on with my lounge wear (like these velvet joggers that are equally as cozy) when I need to quickly run an errand.

Happy shopping!
Mx

Friday, November 13, 2020

friday find: oversized blazer


Happy Friday!  Today's 'Friday find' is something that I have been seeing everywhere lately - an oversized blazer.  I have never been a blazer wearer myself (I did own a couple from Aritzia when I was working in a law firm), so this post is for those who love a good blazer.  It's obviously a great piece for work, but also looks great paired with a white tee and a pair of jeans.  If I were to purchase a blazer, it'd be this Free People Ashby Blazer, which comes in 3 colours.  I love plaid and the oversized fit.  The best part?  Free People is having a major sale today!!  You can save up to 25% off your entire purchase!

Happy shopping!
Mx

Monday, November 9, 2020

ruffled knit vest

 
Dolce Vita Boots (similar here)

Happy Monday!  I did not do much this weekend, except catch up on my sleep from last week and do some online shopping.  I am always browsing the 'new in' section of ZARA.  I recently came across a sweater vest that I thought was really cute (to be honest, I can't recall which one exactly), but it sent me down a rabbit hole of sweater vests that I ended up ordering five.  It's funny because the first thing I thought of was Chandler Bing from Friends and that I couldn't believe I was buying sweater vests, ha.  Well, these are obviously not your boring sweater vests.  I love that sweater vests are now a trend because it means I can get my sweater fix, but not sweat to death here in North Florida.  I ordered various colours (cream, pink...) and various textures (cable knit, wool blend...).  The first one I'm sharing is this forest green, ruffled knit vest.  The sleeves are definitely what sold me.  It's also a soft material and not too heavy.  Once it cools down here, I'll be pairing it with a long-sleeved tee underneath and a pair of jeans.

Happy (sweater vest) shopping!
Mx

Friday, November 6, 2020

friday find: lounge set

 

Happy Friday!  Anyone else exhausted?  I feel like I've been up since Tuesday.  So what would be better for my 'Friday find' than this lounge set from Anthropologie?  It looks SO cozy and comes in 4 colours!

Happy shopping and happy lounging!
Mx