Holiday Red

coat // (similar) sweater // leggings // (similar) boots // (similar) bag 

It WAS a winter wonderland in our parts last week but today we have it in 50's. That's New York for ya. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining I just would like it to snow for Christmas and then never snow again. Alas, it seems like we will be getting some snow very soon. AGAIN. 

I'm working on some holiday make up ideas for you guys and I just can't wait to share it. So excited! 

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Gift Guide For Her {Under $50}

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Hello Friends! Christmas shopping is coming up and hope you find some good deals! Here is agreat list of sales UNDER $50 for HER! 

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Apple Cheesecake Bars {Recipe}

I'm a huge fan of cheesecake. Strawberry, chocolate drizzle and cherry are among my top 3 (that's why I have 4 packages of cream cheese in my fridge at all times). So when I found this recipe for cheesecake bars, I was thrilled.

These bites are delicious, small and have every single layer perfectly packed on top of each other. The only thing is that I don't like doing so many layers. But it turns out, they are well worth it.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Streusel Topping:

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter

with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 

13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum 

foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an 

electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a

time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 

tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over 

cream cheese mixture. Spread the apples on top and sprinkle 

evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is

 set.

Feeling Blue

dress // blouse // tote // pumps // sunnies // watch // bracelet 

I'm a fan of remixing and wearing my clothes lots of different ways. Believe it or not, when I was planning this outfit, blue seemed the way to go. Although it looks monotone, I love the cohesive look of one piece.

It's really cold outside and I'm on the verge of abandoning outfit photos (again). I mean seriously! I get ready in the car, then jump out, pose for 2 minutes and jump back in. A huge thanks goes to my sister who is (still) willing to take my pictures.

Today is the last day to enter the $50 GIFTCARD GIVEAWAY! 

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Glam Thanksgiving Tablescape {Home Decor} + $50 TARGET Giveaway

I love decorating for fall but sometimes it just gets too orange-y. Of course, there is the rustic look which a lot of people adore and do great job with. My favorite though, is a fancy with a touch of rustic (the table runner). It's always nice to sit down to a perfectly decorated table while enjoying delicious food. So if traditional pumpkins and gourds is not for you, here's a look which empress all your guest (I think).

Here I used a touch of black with the cloth napkins (similar here) and used simple wine glasses. I added a lot of gold here with candle holders, while using simple traditional white plates.  If you notice, I tied a little bow around the silverware which adds a cute touch. I love the unusual cnalde holders, like these and tin plant pots that add a touch of life with greenery. It is extremely difficult to find white pumkins around Thanksgiving so stock up early and shop here for the cutest sugar bowl. And since I had burlap table runner (with white table cloth underneath), it was only sensible to add burlap pumpkins. Plus you can keep all the gold stuff around for Christmas decor. A win - win in my book! 

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Holiday Ready

sweater // scarf // skirt // pumps // tote 

It's almost Christmas time and I cannot wait to get the tree up. Although I always wait until after thanksgiving to put it up, I can't help to wear reds and sequins. I'm so ready for the holiday season to start already. Plus this skirt has been laying around for a year waiting to be worn. How are you dressing up this holiday season? 

Don't forget to enter the giveaway HERE

Other ways to wear sequin skirt...

OUTFIT 1: plaid top // clutch //  pumps // necklace
OUTFIT 2: sweater // watch // pumps // clutch
OUTFIT 3: blouse // pumps // clutch // necklace 

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Thanksgiving Outfit Idea + $50 GIVEAWAY

blouse / jeans / hat / pumps / purse / watch

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and it's winter wonderland over here today. Yep, we are totally white out and thank God we have no where to go. Here's an idea for your thanksgiving dinner. I like to do laid back (jeans. duh.) but a little glam (gold pumps) and pretty (polka button up).  Plus since we are spending it with family as usual, it's nice to just kick back and unwind. 

Also, today I bring to you an awesome GIVEAWAY to my all time favorite store. I'm practically crying here, because I just want to take that $50 and go shopping. But I know that sharing is caring plus with upcoming holiday season, who can't find something they like in Target? Enter with rafflecopter below!

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All That Glitters

jeans // (similar) blouse // tank // (similar) trench // pumps // tote

My wonderful husband outdone himself this year with my birthday gift. I've been eyeing a fashionable, structured brown tote (similar to this one) for a long time. As soon as I spotted this Ralph Lauren tote I was in love. Every time I would walk into Macy's I would look at it and go away. So one day we were just browsing the store, and he goes it's your birthday (with a wink). So I was beyond thrilled and snatched that baby up (plus I had 30% off coupon. yay me!) Anyhow, prepare to get sick of this bag because I cannot stop pairing it with everything in my closet. 

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