Last Minute Gifts That No One Will Know Were Last Minute

Last minute gifts are the most stressful part of Christmas but you can certainly pull it off. Here are a few ideas to those who have been waiting until the last day. Hope you find something special and don't stress too much about it. Pretty wrapping always helps the situation.

SPA CERTIFICATE: Everyone loves a little pampering and no matter if they're getting a full head to toe massage or just a mani/pedi, it will be appreciated. It's something just for that person to enjoy after stressful holiday season.

AMAZON PRIME SUBSCRIPTION: This is probably the best gift you will every give. Amazon Prime offers thousands of items with free two-day delivery to your door. We have it and I absolutely love it! Plus you get movies, music and games. I mean how can you beat that? 

MOVIE TICKETS: Going out to see movies at the theater is getting pretty expensive and those of us with mortgages and school loans can't really afford going out to see the latest flick. Sometimes it's nice to get out on a date or even go to a day time show by yourself. This will be one cool gift.

RESTAURANT CERTIFICATE: I consider these the best gifts of all. They save time when I have no time to cook, or when we want to go out for a special occasion. It's nice to know that we can just go out to dinner without braking the bank and have good time. Treat them to a nice meal and they will remember it for a long time. 

BEAUTY BOX SUBSCRIPTION: This is a great service that will send something new every month based on the characteristics you give them. The 3 month subscription to BirchBox is only $30. Couple of clicks and your friends will have a surprise in mail for three months. You can go all out and buy it for the whole year. 

xo, Anna

Winter Sparkle

blouse: LOFT (similar)
sweatshirt: LOFT
jeans: J.Crew
boots: Lord & Taylor (similar)
bag: LAUREN Ralph Lauren

It's almost Christmas! I can't believe it but we are there. You can still score some deals online and receive things before Christmas from LOFT, J.Crew, Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor, Banana Republic and Macy's with free shipping. I love doing things for my family this Christmas and I hope you are enjoying a stress(less) holiday with lots of fun and laughter. 

Thank you for stopping by! 

Casual Hump Day

tee // sweater // jeans (on sale!) // (similar) flats // (similar) crossbody // watch

Middle of the week and casual is what it's all about, plus I'm loving my ($10!!!) leopard flats from Target. Unfortunately they sold out online but maybe (just maybe) they still have them at your local store. I've put together a list of all the latest sale and offers and will update it daily. Check back to see the current promotions and exclusive discount codes. 

Nordstrom -> prefect guide + FREE shipping and returns. 

J.Crew Factory -> extra 25% OFF + Free Shipping {code: JOKES}online only

Old Navy -> 30% OFF everything {code: FESTIVE + Free Shipping}

GAP -> 30% OFF everything {code FESTIVE + Free Shipping}

Banana Republic -> 40% OFF full prices {code: FESTIVE + Free Shipping}

J,Crew -> 25% OFF your entire purchase {code: SHOPNOW + Free Shipping}

Ann Taylor: 25% OFF your entire purchase {code: ANNT11BE} + 40% shirts and suits.

Target: FREE shipping with any purchase

DSW: all boots $59.95 + FREE shipping

Kohl's: get $10 KohlsCash for every $50 you spend and Free Shipping (with $50+ purcahse)

LOFT: 40% your entire purchase {code: SHAREIT}

Nordstrom Rack: Free Shipping with purchase $100+

Lord and Taylor: 20% OFF best looks {code: SALE}

Bauble Bar: get 15% OFF your purchase {code: BB15-AGCIQ5}

Sheinside: Buy 2 get 1 60% OFF {no code needed} 

Anthropologie: 20% OFF all sweaters {no code needed}

Kate Spade NY: 20% OFF select items + FREE shipping

Dressy Jeans

Blouse (similar)
Sweatshirt 
Pumps (similar)
Similar Tote

Life is too short - wear heels! No, seriously, ladies enjoy the season while you can still walk barefoot. The time of the year when we sit at home and look out of the window in hopes of seeing a ray of sunshine is almost here. I'm dreading the next six months I'm going to have to spend in fleece pajamas and triple tights. 

But on a happy note, Christmas time is coming and it's the most fun when you have kids. Can't wait for Jonathan actually get to open presents this year. Yay for white Christmas but then I wish we could just skip straight to May and have beautiful spring all over. Alas, it's not going to happen. 

So head on over to your closest TJMaxx and grab some fleece lined leggings, put them on and marvel at the fact that you haven't been living them before. You are welcome! 

Fall Uniform

top: TJMaxx (similar)
blazer: H&M (splurge, save )
cords: LOFT similar
flats: Ellen Tracy (similar, similar)

My fall uniform consists of these cords. I mean, I wear them every day, except when I'm on my knees scrubbing the floor after breakfast (read: smashed scrambled eggs. yuck!) I love corduroy pants because they are the most comfortable pants in the history of the world. They make you look put together without compromising style and you can dress them up or down. This is my version of dressed down, because you know, flats. Hope you are having a great and thank you so much for reading! 

Color Blocked Fall

dress: Eddie Bawer  Thrifted (similar)
blouse: Loft (similar)
shoes: Liz Claiborne (similar)
bag: similar, splurge, steal

Well, another week has gone by and I'm reminded, yet again, that time is a precious commodity. I'm loving fall this year, and that's an understatement. Warm sun-filled days and crisp cool nights; the smell of apples and cinnamon in my house as I whip up some fall-themed muffins. It's simply breathtakingly beautiful! I'm also gravitating towards cooler colors and lots of color blocking this fall, as well as sleeveless dresses with blouses (remember this look?). This is a second look this fall and I can't get away from it. I hope you are enjoying this time of the year and having a good time of your life. 

Thank you for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!

Sweater Weather

dress: LOFT
jacket, watch: Target
bag: Tommy Hilfiger
loafers: TJMaxx

We are having a golden autumn this year and I'm loving it. It's the perfect combination of cool air and warm sunshine, and it's time to get those sweaters out. I hope ya'll are enjoying this time of the year because I'm definitely a fan of the apple cider and the look of pumpkins on my porch (I don't like the taste of them). Also it's the perfect time for some family photos - the foliage provides gorgeous backdrop for some good shots, as well as memories. Enjoy your selves friends because life is just too short not too.

Thank you for stopping by! 

Printed

top: Forever21
pants: Loft
shoes: BCBG
bag: Ali Express

I have one pair of printed pants and to be honest, I wear them more than any other pants. I'm lacking in good quality jeans and very much dreading the day when I will have to go shopping. Jean shopping is my least favorite because I know how hard it is to find a good pair for my shape. I hate low rise jeans that expose unnecessary elements every time I sit down, or bend over to pick up my child. At the same time, I don't want mommy jeans. It's a very delicate balance right in the middle of not to high and not too low on the hips. Also I do not want to spend half an hour getting into those jeans so they cannot be very skinny, but I'm not a fan of boot cut either. 

So, I as you can imagine, jeans are quite  the commodity in my closet and I only have two well fitting pairs. Come fall, you will find me in every single department store, grunting and sighing at the impossibility of finding well-fitting jeans. But for now, it's printed pants all the way!

Have a great weekend ladies! 

xo, Anna 

Navy Blue

 

 dress: H&M
blouse: Loft

bag: Ali Express

necklace: Target

Whenever I go shopping, I'm instantly drawn to dresses. In almost every store, I look through the dress section first, then consider everything else. I love dresses. I love them formal, casual, floral, solid and denim. There is just something feminine and classy about a girl in a nice dress. It instantly gives you a whole outfit and you can play around with it in so many ways. 

My body shape is sort of disproportionate. I have small bust and womanly (haha) hips; so whenever I want to buy a dress, it's a struggle. If I get a size that fits my bottom, it's way to big on top and vice versa.  This dress didn't look like much on the hanger but after trying it on, I fell in love.

Lesson of the day: always try things on. Sometimes it feels like a waste of time but in the long run it will save you a trip back to the store to return something unwanted. I have done it way too many times, so take it from me. Thank you for reading!

xo, Anna

Floral

blouse: LOFT
skirt: thrifted (similar, similar)
heels: H&M (similar, similar)
bag: Ali Express (similar)
belt: LOFT (similar)

There is nothing like a nice family weekend with plenty of good food and relaxation. We had a lovely father's day weekend with a cook out and lots of daddy-and-me time. But here is to a new week with tons of laundry to do while my dryer decided to die on me. Thankfully it's warmer outside that I can hang everything on the clothes line outside. I love how the clean clothes smell when they dry outside - it brings back so many childhood memories. And my mom said it brings back her childhood memories when she looks at my midi floral skirt. Everything circles back in fashion and if you hold on to something long enough, you can wear it again in about twenty years. 

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by!