GIFT GUIDE PART 3: STOCKING.

The stocking is here to prove that good things DO come in small packages. Sometimes this is the hardest part of my shopping, I swear! My dad LOVED Christmas more than anyone ever, and he absolutely passed that love down to me. Instead of just opting for filler, I make sure every stocking stuffer is well-thought out and meaningful. Have I mentioned that I am a total shopping obsessed lunatic? About 394 times? Oh, perfect. Moving on..
stocking stuffers
1. ON/OFF MUG 2. EPISLIM 3. ROLL-UP FLATS 4. MATCHES 5. RING 6. TRAVEL BAGS
7. KATE SPADE GLOVES 8. CHEERS CANDLE
9. BOWTIE 10. TOM FORD SOAP 11. BEARD LUBE 12. SHAVE BRUSH 13. CUFFLINKS
14. FLASK 15. WHISKEY STONES 16. J.CREW GLOVES
As always, click each link above to shop!

See what I mean?? The stocking is SO much fun. I love mixing cheapies like that cute little sweater-clad flask from Nordstrom (literally less than $10!!) with higher end finds like those timeless Kate Spade gloves (that are also smartphone friendly!). Even Kate knows some of the hottest texting happens in colder weather, am I right? Amen. Also super important..useful hair-removing gifts like the fuss-free Epislim, as well as that old school little men's shaving brush I found at Target for just $19. Let's all vow to remain fuzz-free until warmer months. It's just nicer that way.

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OUT OF MY MIND FOR SKULLS.

It's getting eerily close to Halloween (yay!) and that means it's time to break out one of my very favorites...the skull print. I have to admit, I love a good skull year round, but this is the time of year when it makes the most sense and doesn't make people think I am some kind of blonde goth. What? That's a real issue I face.

Anyway, I love skulls. I want to wear them. I want to decorate with them. I want them in all shapes and sizes and I want them now. ZGALLERIE understands this & so does Alexander McQueen. Unfortunately, I can't afford the latter (YET), so for now, I'm sticking to these headcases:

skulls, decor, alexander mcqueen, zgallerie, halloween

skull, scarf, halloween
Doing Fallish things this weekend with Brandi.
SKULL SCARF (similar)
I got this scarf about a year ago at Target. Can you even deal with that information!? I have an amazing skull top I will be posting a little later, so don't forget to check back. Halloween chic, ghouls. I can't get enough of it!
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IT'S 5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE.

The bar cart is by far one of my favorite styling essentials for any home, big or small. Basically, it gives me an excuse to use one of my favorite things ever: trays. <squeal>

In my decor-crazed opinion, building your bar cart can be just as much fun as using it & this list from Matchbook Magazine is the perfect place to start:
Print your own here!

Feeling overwhelmed? Pour a drink. My recipe for a perfectly styled bar goes a little something like this:
bar party

World Market Glass / Restoration Hardware Bar Set / Marquis by Waterford Wine Cooler / Kelly Wearstler Cocktail Napkin / Wooden Bar Cart / Bar Tool / Agate Coaster / C.Wonder Highball Glass / C.Wonder Bar Tool / C.Wonder Wine Stopper / CB2 Kitchen / Python Tray / Urbancase Liquor Cabinet

Top it off & pull everything together with a fun print or small gallery wall. All of these are from MADE BY GIRL and I die over all of her stuff on the reg. I have the vertical LOVE print on the bottom.

MADE BY GIRL
Are you inspired yet, because all this talk has made me want to shop & create a brand new watering hole like NOW. I am all out of corners (literally) to fill at my place, so you know what that means...off to the boyfriend's! Cheers to Friday.

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SEEING SPOTS.

Listen, my love affair with leopard is no secret. It really isn't getting any better, if anything, it's actually getting worse. Lucky for me, it's 2014 and we have pretty much all banded together and agreed that it IS indeed a neutral. It seems like every time I decide I probably have enough spotted goods to last me a very fashionable lifetime, someone comes out with something new and the addiction starts all over again.

You know the stages: Shock (you cannot believe something so gorgeous exists). Confusion (why don't you own this item yet?). Lust (you must have it and will maul anyone that tries to get in your way). Rage (what do you mean it is SOLD OUT?!). Realization & acceptance...just kidding, you then frantically scour the internet for hours, find it on eBay and promise away your first-born. You aren't a quitter, for goodness sake.

Here is my latest leop-y lust list. Can you hear my heartbeat? Because these items seriously make me feel like I can taste colors. #sendhelp


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