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Hey everyone!
I'm finally done with exams and home for the holidays! It's so nice to be home and away from school for a little bit. For the last couple of days, I've been running around and decorating my house to get it all ready for Christmas. Our tree is finally done, but we still need to get all of the presents under it!
I've been trying to do my first makeup tutorial but the weather has been quite gloomy and, as a result, the lighting has just been awful. So, as soon as I can film it, I'll upload it! Keep an eye out for it. :)
I hope everyone has a very happy and fun holidays. Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates it! I also hope you enjoy your time with friends and family. I hope all of your Christmas wishes come true!
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Hey everyone!
I was holiday gift shopping today and I thought I would give you my tips and ideas on gifts for any guy in your life. Check out my video on Youtube!
For many guys, their top gift wishes involved technology. They may want a Sharp 60" Aquos TV, MacBook Pro, an iPad 2, or something else along those lines. If you can afford to get him that, then do that! He will love the gift! Every time he uses it, he will think of you.
I realize that it can be really hard to shop for guys. If you don't know what to get him, if he seems to have just about everything, or if you can't afford anything too expensive, then these ideas are perfect for you!
1. Watch
A watch is a timeless piece that every guy can use. Yes, he may be able to tell time with his cell phone, but a watch can be used in times when his cell phone might not work. For example, if he is in a meeting and it would be improper for him to pull out his cell to check the time, he can always look down at his watch. Or, if he is someone who travels a lot, then he might not have his cell phone with him as he's traveling around the world. His watch will work no matter where he is in the world; all he would have to do is reset the watch to the appropriate time zone he is in. Also, a watch is a great piece because you can really customize to your guy's taste. There are so many different materials, colors, and textures available to choose from, making it much easier for you to find the perfect one for him. Here are some of my favorites:
Get him something so that he can smell good for you! If you're not sure as to what scent to get him, you should discreetly take him shopping with you and tell him that you just want to smell all of the different ones available. This is actually a really great and fun date idea for something different from an ordinary dinner-and-movie kind of date. You will get to know a lot about what he likes or doesn't like, and you can show him more about you. At the same time, you can give him a hint as to what perfume you might like for Christmas! Here are some of my favorites:
His wallet gets a lot of wear and tear throughout the year, so you could get him a new wallet! Or, if he's the kind of guy who doesn't like big wallets, then you might want to consider a money clip. Here's some suggestions:
If you know what kind of dress shirts he has in his closet, then you can get him a tie! Pick one based on his favorite color or a print he particularly likes. You could also take the guess work out for him in the mornings and get him a tie that you think would look really great with one of his shirts. Here's one of my favorites:
When you are out shopping with him, pay attention to what he seems to really like. If he didn't get it for himself, then you can get it for him and surprise him with something he really wants. Or, if you notice him saying that he needs some new pants or some new shirts, then you can keep that you mind when you go shopping. Pick out what he needs and he'll thank you for it because you took the time to listen to him! Also, if you happen to know that he needs a nice outfit for an event and he doesn't already have one, then you can buy one for him. Be sure that you find out what his sizes are before you go shopping. You can take a peak in his closet and drawers when he's not looking and make a mental note so you are prepared!
I love this outfit from Express:
Of course, you can always choose not to buy him something. Handmade gifts are some of the best gifts!
6. Scrapbook
If you're anything like me, then you have saved all of the bits of scraps from the different events you went to with him. You can pull those momentos out, pick some awesome pictures, and throw it all together in a great scrapbook! He'll love flipping through those pages and remembering the fun he had with you.
7. Card
Instead of going to the store and picking out a card written by someone else, go ahead and make him one yourself. I'm sure he won't care about whether you artwork is the best or not. He will love reading what you have to tell him, whether it's all the little things you love about him or the great times you plan on having with him in the upcoming year!
8. CD
If you and your guy have some favorite songs that you listen to together, then make a mix for him and put it on a CD. Now, he will always have your favorite songs, and you guys can jam out to them together! Make sure to have fun decorating the CD case with things that mean something to you both.
I hope you enjoy my tips and ideas for this holiday gifting season! Let me know if you have any questions or requests for more gift ideas.
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Hey everyone!
I was picking out an outfit for an upcoming holiday party, and I figured that I would show you what I came up with! For holiday parties, it's so much fun to go all out and dress in a way that you normally wouldn't. You can find all of your sparkly, pretty accessories and incorporate them into a really fabulous outfit this year! I love the theme that I decided on: Gold and Sparkly! What more can you ask for? :) Check out my video of this outfit on Youtube!
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Bangles: PacSun
Beaded Bracelet: eBay
Charm Bracelet: Charlotte Russse
Dress: Charlotte Russe
Nina Heels: Dillard's
I chose a simple gold tube dress because I really wanted my accessories to be the main feature of this outfit. This dress is simply gorgeous, and it is also a really nice shade of gold. It's not too gold in a way that might be overpowering, and it has hints of champagne undertones. The ruched detailing and pleating really help accentuate the figure. I have to admit that part of the reason I bought this dress was because of its pockets! I love the idea of being able to just put a few basic necessities in my pockets and go to the party. I don't like having to worry about maybe losing or misplacing my clutch when I go out for events.
These strappy platinum heels are my favorite! I love how the color is really works with this outfit because I have so many crystal accents in this outfit. The color is not too silver that it would stand out since I'm not wearing silver anywhere else in my outfit. It has nice gold undertones that really match it to my dress.
I pulled out all of the stops in my accessories! I chose a black headband with crystal detailing because the black of the band blends in really nicely with my hair, making the crystal pop out in this outfit. I skipped earrings because my hair covers my ears and I also didn't want to clash with the main statement piece: my necklace! I love the gold, faux pearl, and crystal rhinestone necklace that I recently got. I just had to buy it and couldn't wait to incorporate it into this outfit. It's really a great statement piece that draws attention in a way that makes this outfit much more elegant and polished. I gave my wrists some bling by wearing my gold and crystal bangles, a gold and green beaded bracelet, and a gold and crystal charm bracelet. Last but not least, I picked out a statement ring for this outfit. I normally don't wear large rings, but I thought the ring would be perfect for this outfit since it's gold with green rhinestones; the green ties in Christmas to this outfit!
I hope you enjoy this outfit! Let me know if you have any questions or have any requests for more outfits.
