I hope you all are having a great Easter weekend. What are your plans? Today my husband, pup, and I are heading to my parents' house for a less than traditional Easter dinner: steaks on the grill. YUMMMM!!! So much better than ham or lamb...right? My thoughts exactly. :-)
Check out this hilarious picture I came across of my brother and I. It's from 1985...I'm four, and my brother is two. I really think it's funny because my nephew looks exactly like my brother here. Also, if carrots are good for your eyes, why does this Easter Bunny wear glasses???
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Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Holiday Outfits
Christmas is upon us! My husband (and dog) and I celebrated Christmas this morning. It was so great! My husband got me some great clothing, jewelry, and an awesome handbag & wallet. One of my gifts was an adorable skirt from H&M that I will definitely be wearing Christmas day (I'm sure a picture will be following shortly...so stay tuned!).
I thought it would be a great idea to put some fun holiday looks together for my readers. Click on the collages below to see where you can purchase these items---
We'll be heading to my husband's parents' house in Long Island tomorrow and then off to my husband's aunt and uncle's house in Queens on Sunday for the holiday. Lots of driving this weekend...but it should be a good time. And then we are celebrating the holidays with my parents next weekend. Busy, busy!
What are your plans for Christmas? What will you be wearing?
I thought it would be a great idea to put some fun holiday looks together for my readers. Click on the collages below to see where you can purchase these items---
We'll be heading to my husband's parents' house in Long Island tomorrow and then off to my husband's aunt and uncle's house in Queens on Sunday for the holiday. Lots of driving this weekend...but it should be a good time. And then we are celebrating the holidays with my parents next weekend. Busy, busy!
What are your plans for Christmas? What will you be wearing?
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Gift Guide- Stocking Stuffers
I know when I was younger I LOVED getting small gifts in my Christmas stocking. You have to admit, a lot of great gifts come in small packages. Here are some stocking stuffers that will make the holidays even more special...


I adore Benefits Cosmetics...especially their sets. Their Big Beautiful Eyes set is one of my all time favorites! It comes complete with shadows, powdered liner, brushes, and concealer. You don't have to be a professional to get your eye makeup looking stellar...this set comes with some easy to follow directions which makes it simple to look amazing!
Philosophy has great smelling 3 in 1 products (shampoo/conditioner/body wash). One of my favorite scents has to be cinnamon buns. Yes, cinnamon buns! Need I say more?
I love getting Christmas ornaments for gifts. So many of them on my tree right now were gifted to me. There are some adorable foodie ornaments at Sur La Table. Doesn't this chocolate covered strawberry ornament look delicious?!?!
In my book tights make a fantastic gift! Yeah, I know I have a legwear obsession...but trust me, you can never have too many tights. ModCloth has some adorable options. These Grey Peacock Feather Tights are one of my top picks.
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Gift Guide- Accessories
I absolutely love accessories. Adding them to any outfit gives you instant style. They also are a very simple gift when you are in a pinch. I find that these make fantastic gifts for someone you know really well...or someone that you hardly know at all. Here are my favorite accessories to gift---
Hats are a fun way to add some personality to your look. Winter time is always a great time to wear an adorable cloche. This one, available at ModCloth, is my current favorite...probably because it is pink.
Jewelry always makes a great gift. There are some amazing pieces available at t + j Designs. Unique styles at affordable prices...gotta love them!
Gloves are a fantastic item for the holidays...especially if you live where it is cold. You know the recipient will use them...and if they are cute, you know they will love wearing them. Check out these beautiful Leather Cashmere Lined Gloves from Coach. They come in seven different colors (again, I'm partial to pink!) and they are sure to make anyone's holiday a little brighter.
Who doesn't love a great handbag? Matt and Nat has some amazing vegan handbags. I personally love this black vegan Hendrix bag in their collection. Slightly edgy, yet very wearable.
Scarves are a great go to gift when you don't know what to get someone. They can wear it with their coat...or to add some color and texture to their outfit. What I really love is the eternity scarf. This is the "circle scarf" that you simply loop over your head. It's probably one of the easiest scarves to wear because you don't have to worry about how you tie it. I love this Ecote Abstract Open Weave Eternity Scarf available at Urban Outfitters.
What is your favorite accessory to give or get???
Hats are a fun way to add some personality to your look. Winter time is always a great time to wear an adorable cloche. This one, available at ModCloth, is my current favorite...probably because it is pink.
Jewelry always makes a great gift. There are some amazing pieces available at t + j Designs. Unique styles at affordable prices...gotta love them!
Gloves are a fantastic item for the holidays...especially if you live where it is cold. You know the recipient will use them...and if they are cute, you know they will love wearing them. Check out these beautiful Leather Cashmere Lined Gloves from Coach. They come in seven different colors (again, I'm partial to pink!) and they are sure to make anyone's holiday a little brighter.
Who doesn't love a great handbag? Matt and Nat has some amazing vegan handbags. I personally love this black vegan Hendrix bag in their collection. Slightly edgy, yet very wearable.
Scarves are a great go to gift when you don't know what to get someone. They can wear it with their coat...or to add some color and texture to their outfit. What I really love is the eternity scarf. This is the "circle scarf" that you simply loop over your head. It's probably one of the easiest scarves to wear because you don't have to worry about how you tie it. I love this Ecote Abstract Open Weave Eternity Scarf available at Urban Outfitters.
What is your favorite accessory to give or get???
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Gift Guide- Food
If you are like me you have yet to really give holiday gifts much thought. Typically I'm way ahead of the game when it comes to gift buying...but for some reason this year I couldn't be more behind.
I thought I would put together some gift guides to help give everyone some ideas. Let's start off with some cool food ideas. I think giving food is one of the most simple gifts to give, and one of the most fantastic gifts to receive. Edible gifts are perfect as a hostess gift, teacher gift, or even for those that are difficult to shop for.
Fat Witch brownies make the perfect gift. I first tasted Fat Witch when I was living in NYC and they were delivered to my office as a holiday gift. I think since then I have given them out as gifts at least four times. You can get them in a tin or a box...and get a great sample of all the different flavor brownies they have to offer. One thing I love is their packaging...specifically their logo. TOO CUTE! If you are looking for a gift to satisfy someone that has a sweet tooth...this is just want they need!
For people that enjoy cooking, I strongly suggest purchasing some O Olive Oil. I gave two of these gift boxes out last year (and got one for us as well) during the holidays and they went over big. My dad still talks about how much he loved the balsamic that was in his gift box. They have a number of gift options available...and a number of flavors. I personally love their trios.
If you love peanut butter (and who doesn't?) you need to try Saratoga Peanut Butter. They do not add any unnecessary oils, sugars, or preservatives to their products so it is a natural and delicious treat! I think the most fantastic gift from Saratoga Peanut Butter has to be their sampler pack. I'm all about samplers! This way you get to try a little bit of different flavors. In their sampler pack you get four flavors: Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Monkey Boy & Maple peanut butter. They also have a number of other delicious flavors including: organic almond butter, gingerbread peanut butter, and something called the Trifecta which is Dark Chocolate Almond Butter with Dried Cherries. YUM!
The most amazing potato knishes ever made are from Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery in NYC. When we lived in Manhattan we'd love to walk down to their store and snack on knishes. The great news is that you do not have to live in NYC to eat this yummy treat...they ship anywhere in the continental US.
A great gift to bring along with you to any holiday party is some local beer. This is especially great if you are going away for the holiday...bring some local beer along so that others can try something that isn't so local to them. So head on out today and stock up on some local beer! Shown here are some local brews from Lancaster, PA.
What do you think about food as gifts? What are your favorite food to give?
I thought I would put together some gift guides to help give everyone some ideas. Let's start off with some cool food ideas. I think giving food is one of the most simple gifts to give, and one of the most fantastic gifts to receive. Edible gifts are perfect as a hostess gift, teacher gift, or even for those that are difficult to shop for.
Fat Witch brownies make the perfect gift. I first tasted Fat Witch when I was living in NYC and they were delivered to my office as a holiday gift. I think since then I have given them out as gifts at least four times. You can get them in a tin or a box...and get a great sample of all the different flavor brownies they have to offer. One thing I love is their packaging...specifically their logo. TOO CUTE! If you are looking for a gift to satisfy someone that has a sweet tooth...this is just want they need!
For people that enjoy cooking, I strongly suggest purchasing some O Olive Oil. I gave two of these gift boxes out last year (and got one for us as well) during the holidays and they went over big. My dad still talks about how much he loved the balsamic that was in his gift box. They have a number of gift options available...and a number of flavors. I personally love their trios.
If you love peanut butter (and who doesn't?) you need to try Saratoga Peanut Butter. They do not add any unnecessary oils, sugars, or preservatives to their products so it is a natural and delicious treat! I think the most fantastic gift from Saratoga Peanut Butter has to be their sampler pack. I'm all about samplers! This way you get to try a little bit of different flavors. In their sampler pack you get four flavors: Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate, Monkey Boy & Maple peanut butter. They also have a number of other delicious flavors including: organic almond butter, gingerbread peanut butter, and something called the Trifecta which is Dark Chocolate Almond Butter with Dried Cherries. YUM!
The most amazing potato knishes ever made are from Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery in NYC. When we lived in Manhattan we'd love to walk down to their store and snack on knishes. The great news is that you do not have to live in NYC to eat this yummy treat...they ship anywhere in the continental US.
A great gift to bring along with you to any holiday party is some local beer. This is especially great if you are going away for the holiday...bring some local beer along so that others can try something that isn't so local to them. So head on out today and stock up on some local beer! Shown here are some local brews from Lancaster, PA.
What do you think about food as gifts? What are your favorite food to give?
Red Dresses For The Holidays
People that know me know that I can't stand country music. But, when it comes to fashion I often am looking to Taylor Swift for inspiration. I just love her wardrobe...especially her amazing cocktail dresses. Taylor was recently spotted wearing this adorable red strapless dress to a CMT bash. She kept her look very simple and didn't go overboard with accessories. She let the bold red in her dress (and lips) be the star of the party!
I love the idea of wearing a red frock for the holidays. It's actually something I do not have in my wardrobe. Can you believe that? I have so many little black dresses...I have to add in a little red dress to the mix. It's such a great look for Christmas or New Year's Eve parties, making you stand out in the crowd. Who doesn't love a little attention???
Here are some of my favorite red dresses...and if you are also in need of a great red dress (or would just love another one) I strongly suggest incorporating these looks into your party style---
$88 $59.50
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I love the idea of wearing a red frock for the holidays. It's actually something I do not have in my wardrobe. Can you believe that? I have so many little black dresses...I have to add in a little red dress to the mix. It's such a great look for Christmas or New Year's Eve parties, making you stand out in the crowd. Who doesn't love a little attention???
Here are some of my favorite red dresses...and if you are also in need of a great red dress (or would just love another one) I strongly suggest incorporating these looks into your party style---
Hybrid Dress With Sweetheart Neckline And High Hemline available at ASOS
$154.53
Begging for Mercy Strapless Red Dress available at LuLu's
$38
Classic Strapless Dress available at Forever21
$19.80
The Multi-Way Dress available at Victoria's Secret
Gondola Engagement Dress available at ModCloth
$79.99
Red at Night Dress available at ModCloth
$69.99
Will you be wearing red this holiday season???
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Christmas Past
Wishing everyone a merry Christmas!!! I hope all my readers have a fantastic holiday! :-)
I thought it would be a fun to post some of my old holiday pictures on here today. So here's a look back at Christmas over the years...
I thought it would be a fun to post some of my old holiday pictures on here today. So here's a look back at Christmas over the years...
first Christmas Eve at Grandma's house
decorating our tree
unsure about Santa
Santa brought me Shrinky Dinks!
Christmas Eve pose in front of Grandma's tree with my brother
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
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Gift Guide- Under $10
Having extra money for gifts this year might be hard for some of us. Don't worry, there are affordable (and cute!) options out there for those of us that are pinching our pennies this time of year. Snapshot Fashion has put together a list of some great gifts UNDER $10. You can't beat that!
Gift Guide- Artist
If you don't feel like getting the artist in your life the typical art supplies or artwork for the holidays I've put together a great gift guide just for them. Artists are usually a little more bold, creative, and carefree in what they wear. Here I hand picked some great items that have very bright colors, as well as funky jewelry. Try these fab pieces as gifts and you will be sure to please the Van Gogh in your life. :-)
Gift Guide- Professional
Christmas time is a great occasion to buy things for those that are focused on their career. Fun gadgets and polished clothing can sometimes be a little pricey. But at Christmas time it's nice to get them some great signature pieces that will last a long time and be in style forever.
Gift Guide- Beauty
It's that time of year again. Time for our gift guides to help you along with your holiday shopping. Today we're focusing on beauty products. Every girl uses them, and they are a no hassle gift that will be sure to please. Check out which products made the cut.
My Favorite Things
So I'm sure that most of you probably have seen Oprah's Favorite Things episode yesterday. I know I was watching with pure jealousy. Amazing items she gave away...most of which I can't afford.
I thought it would be fun to put a list together of MY favorite things. These are all items I currently own and love...and that you MUST have. So mom, if you are reading this, these are not on my Christmas list...but you might want to buy them for someone else. :-P
Also, don't forget...Oprah is having a SECOND Favorite Things episode on Monday. Since this is her last season she is going out with a bang! Make sure you tune in. I think it's worth watching just to see the audiences faces when she surprises them. Priceless.
I thought it would be fun to put a list together of MY favorite things. These are all items I currently own and love...and that you MUST have. So mom, if you are reading this, these are not on my Christmas list...but you might want to buy them for someone else. :-P
Also, don't forget...Oprah is having a SECOND Favorite Things episode on Monday. Since this is her last season she is going out with a bang! Make sure you tune in. I think it's worth watching just to see the audiences faces when she surprises them. Priceless.
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