Shop: My Christmas Wish List

Sugar Paper print//Bauble Bar necklace//Butter London polish//J.Crew top

J.Crew sweater//Gone Girl//Timex watch//Topshop scarf//Mango flats

French Connection bag//Bauble Bar ring//It by Alexa Chung

Nine West boots//Topshop top//Madewell phone case

Earlier this week when I was on the phone with my Dad he asked me what was on my christmas wish list. As my Dad, he knows that there are usually almost a hundred things I can name at any time that I want, so he was pretty surprised when I said I didn't know. 

Well Dad, no need to worry I have created a Christmas wish list with plenty of items on it! While some of these items (mostly just those incredible boots) would be a Christmas miracle if they happened to show up under the tree on Dec 25th, most of them are a great (i.e affordable) price!

A good portion of my wish list this year is dedicated to practicalities because I could definitely use a few more sweaters and sleeveless blouses to layer during these winter months. However, some pieces, like the monogram ring and leopard print bag, aren't definitely high on my "just because" list. 

What are you all hoping to open up Christmas morning? 

~ Caroline

Shop: My Christmas Wish List

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Family Gift Guide

{mom: notepad, pajamas, foldable flats, mug, phone case, moccasins}

{dad: Phil Mickelson documentary, wallet, cutting board, kindle, scarf}

{brother: speakers, rugby top, gloves, banana-grams, backpack, converse}

{sister: hair ties, necklace, clutch, nail-art kit, scarf, rain boots}

I'm definitely not a pro christmas shopper. I usually end up resorting to buying clothes for my family members for lack of other creative ideas. So this year I'm starting Christmas shopping early (meaning not the week before Christmas). I love the idea of finding fun personal pieces for my family members such as an initial necklace for my sister, mug for my mom, and cutting board for my dad.

Small gifts are also usually hard to find but fun games (like my favorite, bananagrams) and art kits (like nail art for my little sister) are great gifts for great prices. 

Good luck with all your holiday shopping!

~ Caroline

Family Gift Guide

Monday, November 25, 2013

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Happy Weekend + Links

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Happy Friday everyone! I honestly can't believe Thanksgiving is only a few days away! I'm sad to be leaving the city, but I can't wait to see my family and friends at home. While I'm usually pretty strict on my no Christmas spirit until after Thanksgiving I've already given in this year. If you follow me on instagram you know that the city is already set up for the holidays and I'm eating it all up.

- I'm a huge Scandal fan and this article about Olivia Pope's wardrobe makes me want to binge watch the show for hours! (Link found thanks to Gracey from Stripes & Peonies)

- I finally began pinning to my holiday board on Pinterest again and am now obsessed with these metallic pants! The Christmas season is definitely the perfect time to bring out luxe pieces. 

- We all know about Macy's Christmas windows, but check out Bergdorf's holiday windows. I love the intricacy in them. 

- I love Grace Atwood's DIY necklace with velvet and gold! It would perfect over a simple dress for Christmas day!

- My plaid/tartan obsession got even worse after seeing this spread from Elle Sweden. I definitely need a tartan coat or blazer.

- I'll definitely be taking a trip to Empire Biscuit this weekend after checking out their menu. It's time a little bit of the south came to NYC!

Hope you all have a great weekend planned!

~ Caroline

Happy Weekend + Links

Friday, November 22, 2013

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Outfit: A Growing Collection

{Zara coat, J.Crew Factory flannel (now sold out), Old Navy coated jeans, Express Boots, Nordstrom sunglasses}

Hey all! Sorry for the lack of outfit posts this week. The fact that the sun is now setting close to 4:30pm is making it hard to find time to pictures before it is dark. However, I'm so happy I am finally showing off my love of all things plaid on the blog.

 I just bought the shirt above from J.Crew Factory and it is the second plaid flannel in my collection (the other can be seen peeping out of my sweater here) and it definitely won't be the last. I bought it a little on the larger size for a more casual fit and so that it can shrink in the wash without me freaking out. I started off the day yesterday wearing the top tucked into my favorite coated jeans, but ended up untucking it after having to adjust the front one to many times. I'm sure as soon as the snow begins to fall here in New York I'll be wearing this look with my red hunters as often as I can!

~ Caroline

Outfit: A Growing Collection

Thursday, November 21, 2013

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Shop: Holiday Necklaces

{Clockwise from top: Bauble Bar, C Wonder, J.Crew, Forever 21, Forever 21, JewelMint, Bauble Bar}

I'm a huge believer in the idea that the accessories can make an outfit. Well have our everyday rings, necklaces, and bracelets but when it comes to the holiday season it can be fun to break out statement pieces to add a little glam to your look. Whether you are going to a party or just having Thanksgiving dinner with your family there is a statement necklace that will complete your outfit perfectly. 

For a more casual look I love layering a bold necklace over a buttoned up plaid flannel or chambray shirt. On a dressier night wearing a dress with a high neckline is the perfect way to show off the same necklace!

If you plan to spend to invest in a nice necklace from somewhere like J.Crew I suggest buying one that incorporates neutral colors and either gold or silver so that it will work with many different outfits. However, if you are looking at places similar to Forever 21, try picking out a necklace with a really bold shape or color that may only go with one or two looks. 

~ Caroline

Shop: Holiday Necklaces

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

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Making Time

Sometimes when life gets crazy we forget to do the little things that make us happy (and keep us sane) and after reading 18 Things Everyone Should Start Making Time For Again over the weekend I realized that there are so many things in my own life that I never do but should. The list focuses on slowing down and taking the time to call your friends and family or eat a long meal and have good conversations. Since life today is usually put on fast forward I often have to remind myself to slow down and do the small things that I love. 

I love curling up on rainy days, like yesterday, and flipping through the pages of Elle magazine or reading one of my favorite books. Sometimes I just have to force myself to forget about everything else that is going on and take an hour or two to relax.

As I've been at school longer I've also realized that some of my favorite routines from home, like watching the news in the morning or bringing my camera with me places to take pictures, have been completely forgotten about. 

Do you all have anything you try to make time for in your busy life?

~ Caroline

Making Time

Monday, November 18, 2013

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