Links of the Week: November 29th

Happy Friday!  Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend in between eating Thanksgiving leftovers and taking advantage of Black Friday sales.

Thanksgiving leftover ideas 

Black Friday shopping in Philly

Holiday helpfuls

Currently loving this nail polish

I like this apartment tour

Holiday makeup inspiration

How to use Pinterest to grow your business 

On blogging: Staying relevant

Crushes from 90's tv shows

If you don't have any (marketable) skills, you may want to learn some

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Happy Thanksgiving

For those who are in the U.S. and celebrate, I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving (and a Happy Hanukkah)!  I hope you have lots of great food and laughter today with your loved ones.  

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Holiday Gift Ideas // Gents

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Here are some holiday gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life.

Maroon and Tweed

Blazer: F21--old // Top: swapped // jeans: Target // Shoes: Shoemint

Happy Monday! Who else can't believe that Thanksgiving is nearly here?  2013, you have flown by way too fast.  If the cold snap we have experienced in Philly since the weekend continues, I definitely see more pants-wearing and a temporary retirement of my skirts and dresses in the future...

Holiday Gift Ideas // Hostess Gifts

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Hostess gifts are the one thing I usually overlook until the last minute when visiting family and friends during the holiday season.  If you do the same, here is some gift giving inspiration. 

Links of the Week: November 22nd

Happy Friday!  Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

5 picks for Thanksgiving wine

What do you think of the app described in this article? 

I'm on a face oil kick, I'm thinking about trying this one as a nightly moisturizer

Valuable vs. Expensive 

I like watching films and documentaries about dance, this web series is on my to-watch list.

Where millenials can make it now

Disillusioned with Facebook:  Here's a way forward

Best places to get free ebooks for the Kindle

Make your own pumpkin pie spice

Unusual social media tools for bloggers

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Holiday Wish List

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I truly have everything I need in the materialistic sense, but I always enjoy having a visual representation of my holiday wish list.  

What's on your wish list for the holiday season?

Recent Reads

So I haven’t managed to capture outfit photos in the last few days (it gets dark so early now!), so I thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss some of my recent reads.


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Links of the Week: November 15th

Happy Friday ! Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

This post has inspired me to set some time aside to spruce up my about page soon 

6 unexpected ways writing can change your health

The easiest Thanksgiving dinner that anyone can make 

When I moved home

All about alphabet creams. BB Creams, CC Creams for all skin tones 

Quick and easy guide to gathering testimonials

Loving this coat for special occasions

Networking for introverts with Susan Cain 

You are a brand 

Truths of growing up without cable 

Have a lovely weekend!

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Blogging Habits

I have other hobbies I really enjoy, but I’d definitely say, that blogging is the hobby that consumes the largest chunk of my spare time lately. Here are a few of my blogging habits.

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Cobalt + Black

 

 Dress: F21--old (similar) // Moto Jacket: H&M // Ankle Boots: F21 (old) // Bag: vintage Coach

I don't have much to say about my outfit today, but I will say, that my thoughts are with all of the veterans out there today especially the special veteran in my life, my 94-year-old grandfather.  

Have a wonderful week!

Links of the Week: November 8th

Happy Friday!  Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

Life has big plans for you

Travel tip: pre-pack your suitcase

The best advice on failure

How to say goodbye at a party

Feeling uninspired? Here are 5 documentaries to fire you up

How to take great headshots of yourself 

Cute earrings that would jazz up holiday outfits

Here are some great book recommendations

Philly Blog Love is having its first Twitter Party next Tuesday, November 12th from 9-10pm.  Anyone can participate, just use the hashtag #PBLStyleChat.  One tweeter will win a $200 gift card!

Philly locals: Check out Vivant Art Collection's 6th Anniversary events


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October Favorites

Here are a few of my favorites from the month of October.

Snack: Almond butter with honey was my favorite snack of the month.  It works great with fruit, bread or crackers or all by itself.
Outfit: My favorite outfit of the month was 90's vibe.
Beauty: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Blackberry is my favorite color of the moment.  It's a nice change from the bright red shades I typically wear during this time of year.
Book: Americanah was my favorite book of the month.  I'm not quite finished yet, but I love Chiamanda Ngozi Adiche's writing.
App: The Skimm isn't actually an app, but is an email subscription I read on my phone that gives highlights of the major news stories of the day.  The Skimm is great for those days when I don't have time to read the news in detail.
Music: I didn't see the recent TLC biopic, but I still indulged in a little nostalgia by listening to the TLC 20 album.

What were your favorites for the month of October?

Brick Red

Jacket: H&M // Top: UO // Skirt: H&M (similar dresses 1 ,  2 , 3 // Bag: Marshalls

The holiday season hasn't yet started, but I feel compelled to wear brick red a little early this year.

What color are you feeling lately?

Gray + Black

Jacket: Marshalls (similar) // Top: Marshalls // Jeans: Old Navy (similar) // 

Ankle Boots: Buffalo Exchange // Bag: Marshalls

Why did it take me so long to get gray skinny jeans? They are awesome. 

On another note, I woke up feeling refreshed this morning from the extra hour of sleep (I sure do miss the evening daylight though). Now that I've gotten rest, it's time to conquer my to-do list and start tying up loose ends for this year because I'm sure the November will go by as fast as the rest of the year has. I can't believe it's already time to start thinking about holiday gifts! Have an amazing week.

 

Links of the Week: November 1st

Happy Friday!  Here is some reading material to keep you occupied this weekend.

What to say instead of I don't know

It's not too early to start planning for retirement

What do your pins say about you

Ideas for small space living

Love this cute vest 

3 tips to turn your internship into a job.

I am feeling capes this days, this one is my current favorite.

Having natural hair while traveling abroad

Blogging is contagious

How to be present and still plan for the future

Have a fantastic weekend!

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