holiday gift guide: the fashionista.

its officially the christmas season & nothing makes me more excited than making my christmas list & buying gifts for others! the next few posts will be dedicated to helping find the perfect gift for the special people in your life! today's gift guide is for the fellow fashionistas in your life, whether it be a coffee table book or a designer stocking stuffer. get shopping!

chanel print. $40.00.

tory burch calendar with stand. $55.00.

hermes bag pillow. $63.50.

christian louboutin coffee table book. $150.00

repetto flats stickers. $4.50.

these are a few of my favorite things greeting cards. $14.00.

marc by marc jacobs enamel logo disc earrings. $48.00.

moments captured: thanksgiving.

thanksgiving weekend was full of lots of family time, laughs, great food & traveling. i couldn't have asked for a better weekend on the east coast, especially spending the day in my favorite city with my favorite people. here's some moments captured from this past weekend!

cousin love, awkward prom style & the perfect way to end thanksgiving day by the fire with pie.

so much LOVE in nyc & nothing more classic than rockettes at radio city.

a birthday cake macaron & crazy candy stairs at dylan's candy bar.

perfect tiffany blue christmas decorations & ending the weekend with cupcakes from magnolia bakery.

holiday dressing.

the start of my favorite time of the year is finally here! the holiday season is full of all my favorite things - being at home, spending time with family & friends, great food & cozy, winter fashion. i'm heading to new jersey & nyc for thanksgiving this year & couldn't be more excited. while planning my thanksgiving outfit, i focused on two things - staying comfortable while still staying chic. here is an example of my perfect thanksgiving outfit! happy almost turkey day!

bb dakota fur vest; $75.00

j. crew factory classic button-down shirt; $49.50

j. crew minnie pant; $89.50

charles philip "sheila" leopard loafers; $135.00

kate spade seaport pearl studs; $48.00

kiss me.

this fall, lipstick is my favorite accessory. dark bordeaux, hot pink or classic red, these are the colors taking over the runway, & my make-up bag.

dark bordeaux.

(from l-r; gucci, christian siriano & badgley mischka fall 2012 rtw).

buy.

nars lipstick in scarlet empress; $24.00.

hot pink.

(from l-r; fendi, jil sander & dvf spring 2011 rtw).

buy.

revlon super lustrous lipstick in paparazzi pink; $6.93.

red.

(from l-r; marc by marc jacobs, michael kors; fall 2012 rtw; jason wu spring 2013 rtw).

buy.

m.a.c. lipstick in russian red; $15.00.

little treasures.

lately, when it comes to putting things on my wish list while online shopping, it's not department stores or online boutiques i'm checking out, but it's homemade little treasures on etsy. etsy has turned into my favorite place for finding unique and chic gifts, home accessories & jewelry, & most importantly - at great prices! here are some of my newest favorite finds!

artwork.

30 nail polishes poster.

shetland sheepdog cut up.

ampersand screen print.

jewelry.

4 above the knuckle rings.

arm candy mint tortoise shell & gold link bracelet.

tiny gold letter necklace.

home accessories.

faux deer head the agnes in seafoam green.

chevron throws.

wooden neon pink salad bowls.

fun treasures.

"mean girls" quote pencils.

12 hermes birkin bag stickers.

honey & bloom calling cards.

moments captured.

well this past week/weekend have been full of celebrating! halloween, turning 21 & today election day! above is a picture from my 21st with all my amazing friends. love weekends like this, filled with laughs & all my favorite people! here are some of the fun moments that i captured in the last week.

starting halloween off with hayride (& handmade monogram cider jugs by me!) & my favorite halloween costume ever. troop beverly hills!

birthday treats. cupcakes, champagne & skinny girl. all my favorites.

voted for the first time!