Holiday Gift Guide: For The Girl Boss

We all have that one friend who is a total #GirlBoss. Somehow she manages to keep an amazing GPA, look fabulous, be involved in everything, and still maintain a social life. This girl is pretty much running the world! Someone like this can be hard to shop for, but don't worry today i'm going to give you some ideas she'll be sure to love.

Madewell 'The Transport' Leather Tote

This is the perfect bag to carry your life around in. There is plenty of room in here making it the perfect bag to use for work, school, or just a good old shopping trip. The classic silhouette is sure to be something anyone would love.

Ban.do "Sweet Talk" Pen Set

No girl boss can make it through life {let alone a day} without jotting notes down in her planner or favorite notebook. Instead of a boring old pen she will love the adorable sayings that come in this set. Not to mention they are Instagram worthy, something she is sure to appreciate.

Kate Spade 'let's do lunch' Business Card Holder

This gift depends on what stage in life your friend is at. If she has business cards she is sure to love this stainless steel holder. In true Kate Spade fashion the 'let's do lunch' saying is sure to bring a smile to her face every time she pulls it out.

Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker

Nothing says success to me like the perfect bar cart. Of course this can't be achieved without an adorable cocktail shaker. This option is super sleek and comes in various finishes like copper {pictured above}, stainless steel, graphite, and gold.

Cluse 'Minuit' Leather Strap Watch

If this girl is as busy as she seems this will be the perfect accessory for her. This one by Cluse is super sleek and the muted colors make it perfect for any outfit. Best of all, it's something she will use everyday.

Kate Spade Leather Wrap Folio for iPhone

Everyone loves an adorable iPhone case, especially when an adorable leather one from Kate Spade. The wrap folio style is the perfect way to add a professional and chic touch to your average piece of technology. 

Holiday Gift Guide: For Him

Welcome to Day 2 of my holiday gift guide! Today we are talking about the guys in your life. I don't know about you, but I always find it on the challenging side to pick out the perfect gift for guys. I hope this gift guide helps make the shopping process a little bit easier. Whether these gifts are for your dad, brother, or boyfriend they are sure to be a hit! 

The Tie Bar Large Style Box

This is such a great gift idea for the man who loves options when it comes to his business accessories. Inside of this handy box there are three silk ties, 3 pocket squares, and two pairs of socks. There are a ton of different colors and patterns to choose from and you can also get the box in a smaller size.

Beer Cap Map

If this doesn't scream man cave I don't know what does. It would be such a cool idea to bring a beer cap back from every state you travel to and try to fill this whole map in! This gift also has the option to come in the shape of a specific state rather than the USA Map version.

Patagonia Fleece Pullover

This pullover from Patagonia looks like the most comfortable piece of clothing! This is the kind of present I would get for my boyfriend with the hopes of getting to wear it at certain points because it looks so warm and cozy.

Bose Bluetooth Speakers

If your guy loves music these are the best speakers to get him. Everyone these days is buying speakers from Bose and for a good reason. Not only is the sound quality great but this particular speaker is portable and can be hooked up to your phone through bluetooth.

Vineyard Vines American Flags Canvas Club Belt

I am such a fan of this style belt when worn on guys. It's preppy, fun, and all around a great looking addition to any outfit. In fact, I may have gotten something similar as a gift for my own boyfriend!

Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler

I bought this about two years ago and thought it was such a great gift! The set comes with 15 samples of the most popular colognes at Sephora as well as a voucher. Your guy can test out the different scents and then he can bring in the voucher it comes with to get a full size of his favorite.

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Girls

There's only fourteen more days until Christmas, where has the year gone?! The holiday season is such a great time because everywhere you go you see such great gifts for the loved ones in your life. Since I {finally} finished all of my holiday shopping yesterday I decided to create some gift guides for everyone who still has some people left to shop for. This week I am excited be sharing various gift guides for the different types of people in your life.

For the first gift guide it's all about the girls. Whether they are your bestie, roommate, or both these gifts are a perfect way to show how much you appreciate their friendship. Everything is also under $50 so you don't need to worry about spending your entire holiday budget on just one person. I've already picked up two items from this list and cannot wait to give them to some special friends!

Kendra Scott 'Elisa' Pendant Necklace 

What girl doesn't love Kendra Scott? These necklaces are the perfect everyday piece and there are so many color options available that there is an option for everyone.

Katie Loxton 'The Perfect Pouch

These pouches are a recent discovery and they are too cute! There are a variety of colors and each one has an adorable saying etched onto the front. Their the perfect little bag to use as a fun evening clutch.

Capri Blue Jar Candle

If you've ever been in an Anthropologie you've seen these candles scattered throughout the store. The scents are so yummy and the jars are a gorgeous piece to decorate any space with.

Delanie Pom Pom Sweater Slippers

If there is one thing I love to get during the cold winter months it's adorable slipper boots. This pair not only looks super comfy but is easy on the eyes with the pom pom detail.

"Baby it's Cold Outside" Stoneware Mug

Mugs are a foolproof gift, but they're also something that people love to get. There's nothing like sipping some hot coco out of a cute mug during the winter months. The saying on this one is perfect because it's not strictly Christmas related.

'Lien' Faux Fur Throw

This might just be my favorite thing on the list. Lately everybody has been loving faux fur throws and this one is not only extremely soft but it has great detail thanks to the texture. Any friend of yours would be thrilled to snuggle up in this throw!

November Recap and December Blogging Goals

It's finally December! Time to break out the Christmas decorations and get into the holiday spirit. November is quite a busy month with it being the end of the fall trimester {aka projects and finals for days...} but I was still able to accomplish almost all of the goals that I set for the month. 

November Goals:

Instagram: Reach 250 followers

Comment on 20 Instagram photos

Twitter: Reach 330 followers

Participate in at least 1 Twitter chat

Page Views {for the month}: 250

Post at least 4 times to the blog

I'm really glad that I set the goal to comment on at least 20 Instagram photos. I always like other peoples photos but have a bad habit of never commenting. I realized how much I love when others take the time to leave a comment on my own photos so I decided to spread the love. 

High: Not only was I able to get my page views up from where they've been recently, but I got the highest number of page views i've ever had in a month! Since heading back to school I haven't been posting quite as frequently, but i'm working on getting back there. Watching those page views increase was great because it's really helped motivate me to get back into blogging consistently. It was also so fun participating in the #BloggingCollege twitter chat! Over the summer I did a few of these chats but I kind of fell off that wagon in that area. It was so good to get back to it. All of the girls are so nice and it left me feeling inspired and ready to get stuff done! 

Low: With finals week occurring at the end of November I had to put blogging on the back burner for longer than I would have liked. I was hoping to get at least four posts up this month but I didn't quite reach that. However I was able to spend some time brainstorming content for the upcoming months!

December Goals:

Instagram: Reach 300 followers

Twitter: Reach 375 followers

Page Views {for the month}: 350

Comment on at least 15 blog posts

Post at least 4 times to the blog

Upload an outfit post {aka take pictures for my an outfit post}

For December i'm just working on keeping the momentum going! I feel like i'm {slowly} growing In An Organized fashion into the blog that I want it to be. The most important thing is learning to balance this with the rest of my commitments. It was so much easier writing posts throughout the summer when I didn't have the responsibilities that come with school.

My main goal this month is to take pictures for an outfit post. I'm not the most comfortable person in front of a camera and don't have anyone to take pictures for me at the moment so i've been putting it off. I plan on investing in a tripod and either taking them myself or asking my root to do it for me. Any suggestions? I'd love to hear any tips or pieces of advice you may have for taking outfit pictures for your blog!

What are your goals for the Holiday season? Don't forget to check out the goals that all of these lovely ladies are working to accomplish for the month of December!

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Cyber Monday Roundup

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, and food! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays but most people love the days that follow... Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

This year I actually participated in my first Black Friday because I was working in the morning and decided to walk around after. While it was an interesting experience and all it will never beat Cyber Monday in my mind. I love how I can order what I want from the comfort of my own bed while wearing my PJ's. Plus there are great sales and usually free shipping.

I've decided to round up a bunch of sales and the necessary codes needed in case you had no idea where to start! I've also included some of my favorite picks because it was too much fun looking at all of the great items that were on sale. Happy Shopping!

Anthropologie
20% off full-price items {code STACKS}

Old Navy
40% off everything

Sole Society
30% off footwear and bags, select accessories and apparel

American Eagle
40% off and free shipping

Here are some other sales going on!

Abercrombie & Fitch: 50% off and free shipping
Alexis Aida Boutique: 40% off {code CYBERSALE}
Ann Taylor: 50% off and free shipping {code CYBER50}
Banana Republic: 50% off everything
Bandier: 25% off everything {code CYBER25}
BaubleBar: 25% off 1 item {code SAVE25} or 35% off 2 or more items {code SAVE35}
BH Cosmetics: up to 80% off everything
Calico: 20% off and free shipping {code CYBERMONDAY}
Colourpop: 20% off entire site
Express: 50% off everything and free shipping
Free People: 50% off select styles
GAP: 50% off everything {code CYBMON}
Hollister: 50% off everything and free shipping {code CYBER50}
J Crew: 40% off and free shipping {code MONDAY}
Kylie Cosmetics: 20% off
Loft: 50% off and free shipping {code CYBERMONDAY}
Love Your Melon: Free shipping, new product releases, and surprise gifts {Don't forget to credit  Johnson & Wales University Crew at checkout!}
MarleyLilly: Up to 50% off
Morphe Brushes: 25% off {code CYBER25}
Steve Madden: 30% off and free shipping {code LEFTOVERS}
Target: Extra 15% off
TopShop: Up to 50% off and free shipping
Ulta: $10 off a purchase of $50 or more {code CYBERMON16} plus lots of high end products on sale up to 50% off
Vineyard Vines: 25% off everything and an additional 40% off sale items

Wishful Wednesday: A Touch of Velvet

For this Wishful Wednesday post I plan on trying something a little different. Instead of the usual format where I list the pictures and do a little explanation I have created a widget so that you can scroll through all the different pieces i'm wishing for.

The 90's are back in full force with everything from scrunchies to chokers and even velvet. While it took me a while to get on board with this last one i'm loving the little touches of it that can easily add something to an outfit. For today's post I picked my favorite simple pieces that will help add that 90's vibe to your outfit without looking like you stepped out of a time machine.

What is your favorite way to add a touch of velvet to your outfit?  

I'd love to know what you think about this format in comparison to past Wishful Wednesday posts. I appreciate your comments!

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October Recap and November Blogging Goals

Happy November! Can you believe yet another month has passed by? Once again i'm excited to share with you a recap of my October goals as well as the goals I have set for the month of November. I love being a part of this link up created by Angela and Jazmine because it is the perfect way to hold myself accountable while encouraging other bloggers to reach their goals! Now let's get onto how October went and what I'm hoping to accomplish for the month of November.

October Goals

Instagram: Reach 250 followers

Post to Instagram at least 7 times

Twitter: Reach 300 followers

Facebook: Reach 110 likes

Pinterest: Reach 600 followers

Reach 5,200 pins on Pinterest

Page Views {for the month} 400

Post at least 4 blog posts this month

Create and upload a header {I created the header I want but haven't been able to hook up my computer to my printer/scanner yet to scan it...}

I'd say that October was a pretty successful month! My highs for the month were finally being able to focus on my blog a bit more. While i'm still not able to spend the amount of time that I would like to, with school and cross country I did as well as I could have. Getting 4 posts up for the month was a good starting point so this month i'm hoping to continue or expand on that number. Another high was once again with Pinterest! I'm not sure how but I gained over 500 new followers this month. It was pretty exciting to watch the number grow!

My lows for the month were still the number of page views I received. I realized that I need to stop focusing on this because right now i'm not posting a lot of content which is a major reason why i'm not getting the number of visitors that I would like. In the end I need to realize that this number doesn't matter, I blog because I love it!

November Goals:

Instagram: Reach 250 followers

Comment on 20 Instagram photos

Twitter: Reach 330 followers

Participate in at least 1 Twitter chat

Page Views {for the month}: 250

Post at least 4 times to the blog

For my November goals I focused a bit more on being active in the blogging community. I want to make sure I spend time commenting on others Instagram photos and also participate in a Twitter chat. I would love to create some friendships with other bloggers and figure this is the best way to start that! I also decided to take Pinterest off of my goals because I finally have a handle on that platform and am happy with where I am.

What are your goals for the month? Don't forget to check out the other lovely bloggers in this collab to see what they hope to accomplish for the month of October!

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