[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap]’ve been coming across great gift ideas that I’m afraid will sell out by the time I put them in a gift guide, so I thought I’d start sporadic “Perfect Present” posts to keep you in the loop on these finds. Kate Spade’s Surprise Sale started today. I’ve got my eye on this bottle stopper for holiday gifting. At just $17 (plus $5 shipping), it’s the perfect hostess gift for those on a budget. Just add a bottle of booze if you’re feeling extra festive!
LATELY, I HAVE:
admired a pretty window displays at Tiffany’s
worn my daytime essentials: big sunglasses, big jewelry, a Fitbit, and a hair elastic
strolled through Chicago
found a Christmas gift for a friend’s daughter
worn new earrings and a necklace c/o Gerard Yosca
embraced the holiday spirit in Chicago
found inspiration to wear a lilac sweater from the Michael Kors display window
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap]’m officially in the holiday spirit after spending a weekend in Chicago with Dave. I spent too much money on ornaments at the Christkindlmarket (apparently that gluhwein went to my head and my pocketbook), gawked at the city’s holiday decorations, and found this gorgeous shirt to wear throughout the season. Not a bad way to kick off the holidays, even if the weather was frustrating to pack for. I needed my winter coat for the freezing temperatures on Friday and, by the time Sunday rolled around, I barely needed a jacket to keep warm. I stuck with a suitcase full of black and grey, punctuated by these beautiful pieces from Gerard Yosca’s latest collections. The smaller scale makes them ultra wearable (the earrings are even light enough to don all day) and I suspect they’ll transition nicely to Christmas cocktail attire.
DETAILS
Sweater: Theory (similar)
Pants: Banana Republic
Jacket: c/o Elie Tahari x Kohl’s
Shoes: J.Crew (similar)
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca
Bag: Coach (similar splurge, similar save)
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Zoya “Blu”
Julie Vos’ earrings make for the perfect gift this season. I’m particularly fond of the pearl and gemstone drop earrings. Each are topped with a gold beaded dome that adds an extra dose of holiday glam. You can also take 20% off these earrings (and everything else on the site, excluding sale merchandise) with code “bedknobsandbaubles.” The discount brings the pearl earrings down to just $76 and the gemstone pair to $124.
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DISCOUNT: 20% off sitewide
CODE: bedknobsandbaubles
[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap] come across so many noteworthy things throughout the week that don’t really fit in with my regular content. Instead of letting those links go to waste, I thought I’d share them with you in a weekend roundup of things to read, see, and do. I hope you’ll also join in and share your must-sees in the comment section!
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REMINISCE
I love how this couple transformed an old R.V. into a cozy vintage escape.
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BAKE
The holiday season is in full swing and afternoons spent baking are on the horizon. I’m planning to try these peppermint crinkle cookies this year.
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PLAY
Sign up for ten days of holiday gifts from the creators of America’s favorite party game for horrible people.
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WEAR
It’s finally time to break out the cozy woolens. I’m fond of this cashmere hat with an oversize fur pompom.
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VISIT
I let the holidays fly by last year without a trip down to Chicago for the annual Christkindlmarket. I’m not making that same mistake this year.
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SIP
I picked up a crate of Mandarin oranges the other day and I don’t think I’ll be able to get through all of them before they spoil. I’ll be juicing some of the leftovers to make this vodka spritzer.