As told by Jessica Steele. Based in NYC.
This week has been a blur. Between feeling a bit under the weather in the beginning of the week and New York being under the weather in the middle of the week, it’s been hard to catch a break. So this little moment of sunshine yesterday – not to mention a new dress – felt like a much needed recharge.
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Yesterday Adam told me there was only 6 Mondays left until Christmas and I had a mild panic attack. I actually am not even sure if it’s accurate, but I’m too afraid to check. Partially because I love the holidays and want them to slow down so I can really enjoy them to the fullest and partially because I haven’t really thought about gifts yet. While I can’t stop time, I like to think I can pick out a good gift – so I’m officially kicking off the holidays with my first gift guide here on the blog featuring ideas for the happy hostess, all under $50. Thanksgiving is just 2 weeks away (that I know for sure..) and while a bottle of wine is nice, these are wayyy more fun. I love the idea of cute stationery and a pack of shiny gold pens or a cocktail recipe book and pair of tumblers. And you can’t go wrong with a pretty apron or personalized serving tray (even better if it arrives with homemade cookies). Happy gifting!
p.s. to shop any of the images above just hover over the image and click the plus sign – or see below.
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I’m in a place right now where I never want Fall to end (because leaves and pumpkin everything > cold weather anything) but I’m also secretly getting pretty excited for the holidays. Anyone else? I’m going to have a lot of fun, festive things to share around this little corner of the internet coming up soon – but in the meantime here’s a look from a week or so ago in Central Park.
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Raise your hands if you are ready for the weekend.. or you know, just really like your hat. Either way I’m headed to PA again this weekend (this time for my sister’s baby shower – just a few months left until I become an Aunt!), but before I go there are some great weekend sales I wanted to share!
Nordstrom – up to 40% off Fall sale through Nov. 15
Old Navy – up to 60% off sitewide
Sole Society – 30 – 50% off select styles, ends Friday 11/6 at midnight PST
Talbots – 30% off sitewide Friends & Family sale with code FRIENDS30, ends Nov. 9
I’ve still got a full guide to Amsterdam coming up, but as far as outfit posts from our travels go – this is it. Which admittedly makes me a bit sad (you can reminisce through some of my favorites from the trip here, here or here). But I guess that’s just an excuse to plan another vacation!
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