LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEAS FOR HER

Many of us may already have finished our Christmas shopping yet there still may be many of us who have some final gifts to buy.  Or some that haven't even started yet.  So I thought I would round up several of my favorite gift ideas that I've recently shared on Instagram.  These are all great gift ideas for those gals in your life!

What I love most about this Kipling "Paola" backpack is its rich green velvet color!  As you've probably seen here on KBStyled and elsewhere, velvet has been a HUGE trend this season and I've personally added several new velvet pieces to my wardrobe.  Backpacks have also been trending for a while now and I can't tell you how much I love being handsfree, especially out with my family.  Not to mention, Pantone just named the color of the year for 2017 and that color is greenery so I think Kipling has nailed it on the head with this gorgeous backpack!  Plus it is super affordable!

And how adorable is this Sonix "That's Bananas" pouch?!  Priced at $45, this pouch is perfect for carrying alone or for loading up with your must haves and tossing into a tote bag.  Sonix has the most adorable, and affordable, accessories!  I personally love their phone cases too, they are adorable!

Okay...so I know many of us have been hearing about these amazing magnet masks and I've recently tried Dr. Brandt's "Magnetight Age-Defier".  I've been super pleased with this mask.  It is great for all skin types and leaves your skin feeling smooth and hydrated.  This would be a perfect gift for that gal in your life who loves beauty products and trying new things!

I can't say enough about OPI's "Infinite Shine" nail polish and duo pack.  I personally don't have the time to keep up gel manicures at my nail salon every two weeks.  As much as I love having beautiful nails, my schedule often times prevents me from getting to the nail salon so often.  So I've started using OPI's Infinite Shine instead and I LOVE it.  It is like having a gel manicure that you can do yourself and it doesn't require a light.  You need to use the duo kit with another Infinite Shine color and my personal favorite is "Big Apple Red".  I recommend buying the duo kit AND your favorite Infinite Shine color/colors.  Why not buy one for yourself and one for that gal in your life who loves doing her nails?!

Another nail polish that I love is Sally Hansen's "Color Therapy".  What's amazing about this particular polish is that it is infused with argan oil so it nourishes your nails while wearing it.  This would be great for someone who maybe wants to give their nails a bit of a break or who wants to treat their nails to a little more TLC!

Calling all makeup loving gals...this eye shadow palette from Make Up For Ever is an absolute STEAL!  It is only $34 and the metallic colors are perfect for creating a glam holiday look!  They are super bendable as well.  For the price, you cannot go wrong with this gorgeous palette!

The color of this Urban Expressions "Stevie" backpack is so rich and gorgeous.  I adore the shape of this backpack and how lightweight it is.  It is large enough to carry all of your essentials yet small enough to not feel weighted down!  It comes in 4 different colors and is only $80!!!  Again, this would be a great bag for the gal who is on the go and who enjoys being hands free!

Speaking of the gal on the go...every gal needs a rechargeable phone battery pack to carry in their purse.  I know we have all been there...on the brinks of 1% battery life with no way to recharge our phones.  So I don't leave home without my Bando battery pack!  Not only is it so chic and pretty to look at but it gives my phone more life and helps me stay in touch while out and about.

If I'm being honest, I have a new obsession and it is Quay Australia sunglasses!  Their sunnies are so gorgeous and great quality for a beyond affordable price!  If you are looking for unique sunglasses that make a style statement, then you must check out Quay Australia!  These are my first pair and I can't wait to get another pair...I personally have my eye on their "Stop & Stare" style!

One of my all time favorite lotions to us Jergens "Ultra Healing" lotion.  I've used this for YEARS and anytime I switch out and try something new, I always find myself coming right back.  It leaves my skin so soft and smooth and the light scent is divine!!!  Put some Jergens in your own stocking or the stocking of a loved one...they will thank you!

What woman wouldn't LOVE a beautiful pair of new heels?!  These stunning Marc Fisher patent leather pumps make such a statement.  The color is so rich and beautiful and the style is so classic.  Not to mention, patent leather elevates the look of a heel so much.  These heels are high quality for an affordable price and they come in a variety of colors!

During the winter months, I struggle with keeping my hands moisturized.  My hands tend to crack and my cuticles do as well.  I've started using OPI's Avoplex products and have definitely noticed a difference.  I've been putting this on every day and have even had Peter use it.  Both the hand lotion and the cuticle oil would make a great stocking stuffer or addition to the Infinite Shine nail polish that I shared above.

Hope you all have a great week ahead, the excitement is building in our home and we are all awaiting Santa's arrival!  As always, thanks so much for stopping by!

Decking the Halls with At Home

*Today's post is in collaboration with At Home.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

MANTEL DECOR C/O AT HOME

The day after Thanksgiving, Peter and I head up to the attic to gather our Christmas decorations.  This year when we brought our decorations down, the reality hit that I had actually gotten rid of a lot of our holiday decor when we moved back in August.  So, I stood there looking at just a few small boxes quickly realizing that it was time to shop!

When we moved, we knew we wanted a fresh start so for us that meant everything.  Because we parted with almost all of our old Christmas decor we were left with a beautiful blank slate to work with.  

I was so excited to pick out new decor and I had the best experience shopping for these pieces at At Home.  I had visions in my mind of what I wanted our mantel to look like but I also didn't know exactly what I would use to achieve it.

If you've never shopped At Home, you must!  Their accessories are so unique and you are sure to find what you are looking for or even something better than what you had in mind.  That's exactly what happened when I was there shopping for holiday decor.  There were sooooo many amazing options that fit nicely with my vision and I enjoyed playing around with various accessories and combinations until I achieved my favorite look with the pieces that I bought.  You should have seen me in the store, I was organizing things on the shelves and switching things in and out as if it were our mantel!  A good two hours later and I was heading home like Santa with a bag full of goodies (well and Santa cam too)!

We spend so much time in our family room so I wanted it to feel warm and cozy, which it does.  Our Christmas tree is to the left of our mantel so it all ties together so nicely and we love sitting in this room, with the fireplace on, spending time together as a family.  This time of year, we are watching Christmas movies and drinking hot chocolate with marshmallows!   Our family room is our favorite room and I just love seeing it decorated for Christmas.

So my reason for redecorating this holiday season was simply because we wanted a fresh start in our brand new home and because I wanted our family room to have that extra warmth to it!  And I'm so glad that I was able to find the perfect pieces at At Home!

If you are looking for some finishing touches for your home this holiday season, you must check out At Home!  I'm sure you will find a thing, two, or three that will help make your home as warm and cozy as ours!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by.  My in-laws arrive today so I will be busy ensuring we are ready for their stay!  Have a great day everyone.

The Iconic Sweetie with Links of London

*Today's post was in collaboration with Links of London via Shopping Links.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

ICONIC SWEETIE BRACELET || HOUSE CHARM || FEATHER CHARM || ACORN CHARM

The "Iconic Sweetie Bracelet" from Links of London is inspired by the candy charm bracelets that many of us wore as a child and today, it is designed to be a timeless representation of our own personal stories.  When you design your Sweetie bracelet, you are picking out charms that mean something to you!  

I had a hard time picking out my charms because when browsing through all of the options, there were so many that could easily represent something meaningful in my life.  I immediately was drawn to the house charm for many reasons.  The charm is called "home is where the heart is", which is a saying I have said so often and that I truly believe in.  We also moved into our brand new home this past August so this particular charm holds such a very special meaning for me and my family...it represents a new beginning as well.

I also picked the feather charm, which to me reminds me to keep a light heart and a lighthearted perspective on things and this gorgeous acorn charm, which is a symbol of luck and power.  I've always heard that acorns are representative of "luck" so why not wear a little luck around your wrist every day. 

Next up, I am going to add the initials for our children.  There are so many other charms that I cannot wait to add to my Sweetie bracelet.

The Sweetie is such a great gift for someone special in your life or you may even want to treat yourself and start your very own personalized bracelet.  Either way, I'm certain you will cherish your Sweetie for years to come.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you all have a great day!

Holiday Party Ready with Payless

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

DRESS || EARRINGS C/O || HEELS C/O

Holiday parties are underway and I love getting dressed up this time of year!  From the dress, to the earrings, to the heels...putting together the perfect holiday party look is so much fun to do!  So when Payless Shoes asked me to pick out a pair of heels that I felt were the perfect compliment to one of my holiday looks, I was immediately drawn to these gorgeous red lace up pumps!  

Every woman should own a pair of red heels!  Red is such a powerful feminine color that compliments so many different colors.  Red definitely offers that "pop" of color that you may be looking for.  And the lace up detail of these heels makes them even more of a stand out in my opinion.  

I chose to pair my red heels with this gorgeous ruffle one shoulder coral/pink dress and these festive light pink crispin drop earrings!  I love pairing different shades of color within the same color family. I would also pair these with black, maroon, winter white, ivory/cream, gold, brown, green...truly, the options are endless!

So if you are looking for an affordable pair of holiday dress heels, you must check out Payless Shoes!  By the way, these red beauties are currently on sale for $15!!!  That's right, I said $15...how could you possibly pass these up?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great start to your week!

SHOP HOLIDAY DRESS HEELS AT PAYLESS

Cyber Monday Sales

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Cyber Monday, in my opinion, is better than Black Friday.  Why?  Because most sales have carried over into Monday and most brands also offer FREE SHIPPING on Cyber Monday!

I've taken my last post about Black Friday and updated it to reflect the best Cyber Monday sales.  I've also added a few to my list because there are truly just too many to name.

Now onto the SALES (insert images of confetti dropping and celebratory horns blowing)!  It's time to unwrap all of the holiday sale goodness that will be happening today!

I've gathered all of the best deals for you...there is no need to stress over holiday shopping...stay right here on your computer and take advantage of all of the online sales.  No waiting in lines or fighting for a parking spot!  So let's SHOP!

NEW YORK & COMPANY - EVERYTHING is on SALE...up to 75% off PLUS you can save additional money based on the dollar amount spent.  The embellished shirt that I am wearing above is under $20 and the skirt is under $30!  Some additional favorites are below:

ANN TAYLOR - 50% OFF SITEWIDE + FREE SHIPPING

BANANA REPUBLIC - 50% OFF EVERYTHING

BAUBLE BAR - 35% off two items with code SAVE35 or 25% off with code SAVE25...below you can view just a few of my personal favorites (my cart is full...eeekkk!).

EXPRESS - 50% OFF SITEWIDE + FREE SHIPPING

FRENCH CONNECTION - 40% OFF SITEWIDE + FREE SHIPPING 11/21-11/29

GIGI NEW YORK - SAVE UP TO 35% BASED ON THE TOTAL AMOUNT SPENT

JCREW - 40% OFF + FREE SHIPPING...my top picks are below.

KENDRA SCOTT - 20% OFF EVERYTHING

NORDSTROM - EXTRA 20% OFF SELECT SALE ITEMS - Below are my top picks...I bought several of these pieces and have more in my cart (there are just too many great pieces...several even UNDER $25!!!).

TOPSHOP - UP TO 50% OFF SELECT ITEMS + FREE SHIPPING 11/23-11/28

VERA BRADLEY - 50% OFF EVERY STYLE IN THEIR SALE SECTION

The above mentioned sales are just a few that I feel are especially noteworthy!  I encourage you to take advantage of these amazing deals...things sale out quickly so don't wait!  Let me know who you are shopping for and if you need any suggestions...I'm here and would be happy to help!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I wish you all a great start to your week!
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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE FOR HER

CANDLE // SMASHBOX SET // DRUZY EARRINGS // BEAD BANGLE BRACELET // GLOVES // BUFFALO CHECK WRAP // DRUZY RING // ROBE // HANDBAG // PONCHO

The holidays are upon us and I'm so excited to kick off my gift guide series!  There are so many great gift guides out there but I will be searching high and low for amazing gifts that will help you check your family and friends off of your list (all while keeping your holiday shopping budget in mind because believe me, we all have one).

I hope to make your holiday shopping a bit easier and if you are anything like me, the crowds and long lines at most retailers this time of year continues to steer me more and more towards online shopping.  I'll pay a little extra for shipping if I don't have to fight traffic and wait in those long lines!

I'd also love to hear who you are shopping for this season so let me know by leaving a comment below!  If you need help, just let me know...I'm happy to help you get a jump start on your shopping this season!

Today, I've started with the ladies!  It's always much easier for me to shop for the women in my life because the options are abundant and there are just soooo many wonderful gifts for women.  So fellas, if you are reading this, take note!  I've picked just a few of my favorite gifts so far and there will be more to come.

I handpicked each of these gift ideas and I love them all but I must say that I adore these tassel earrings and these cashmere gloves (which are such a great buy)!  And personally I want to curl up in this turtleneck poncho.  What I love most about gifting a poncho or even a blanket scarf is that that both are great pieces for just about anyone.  If you aren't exactly sure of someones size, these are perfect because they are essentially 1 size fits all.

I'm all about giving the gift of comfort each season as well and this fleece robe is so dreamy!  Talk about being snuggly and warm all winter long.  Does anyone else live in their robe at home?!  I know I do!

AND I am totally OBSESSED with this druzy ring...I want one for myself!!!  It is so unique and fun...a statement piece that a jewelry loving gal in your life is sure to love!

If you are hanging in today, doing some online shopping, I hope you will take some time to check out my favorite picks for HER!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful Sunday!

New York & Company Holiday Gift Guide

*Today's post was in collaboration with New York & Company via Shopping Links.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Can you believe that the holidays are upon us?!  Thanksgiving is truly right around the corner and Christmas is just under 6 weeks away.  I love this time of year...the holiday busyness gets me even more excited and when we are out and about seeing the holiday decor everywhere it just puts me in the spirit!

If you are feeling like me, then you are probably motivated to get your holiday shopping done!  I always make my list and then start checking it twice!  Santa would be proud. ;-)

And if you are REALLY anything like me, when shopping, you often times create your own holiday wish list to share with others AND you usually buy a thing, two, or three for yourself along the way.  I know, I know...it's the time to buy for others but I just can't help myself because the deals are just too good to pass up!

Today I'm partnering with New York & Company to share my top picks for holiday!  The pieces that I am sharing are not just great gifts for those amazing women in your lives but they are also great gifts for yourself.  Yes, I said that...gifts for yourself!

One of the first things that I picked out was this Queen Bee coffee mug!  Peter often time calls me the "Queen B" so I thought this mug was a perfect little gift for myself.  I also love this as a gift any and all "Queen Bee's" that you may know in your life.  It has a soft pink background and gorgeous foil lettering.  This is sure to make sipping coffee even more fashionable!

Secondly, I picked out a couple of pair of earrings that just screamed "HOLIDAY"!  They are so cheerful, sparkly, and gorgeous.  The multi-color gold druzy earrings are a great addition to the outfit I am wearing and the colorful statement earrings just remind me of how bright and cheerful Christmas is.  I know so many women who love fashionable accessories, as I am sure you do, and New York & Company has so many wonderful gifting options!

I also picked out this gorgeous gold clutch bag as an addition to the look I am wearing.  This little bag is not only a stand out but it is totally practical for carrying less.  Sometimes, less IS more!  Think holiday parties and New Year's Eve!  I personally think this bag makes a great addition to any lady's bag collection and because of its gold color, it will go with so much.  It is sure to elevate any holiday look!

Every year I end up buying myself a new pair of gloves and I could not resist these fun sleek black gloves with a poof accent!  How great are these?!  These are so stylish yet perfect for every day wear.  There is nothing boring about these beauties and they are sure to keep your hands warm while keeping your look put together and polished!

And how about this gorgeous outfit?!  This look is so holiday and perfect for wearing to any party that you have plans to attend! The embellished button down shirt fits like a dream and the shoulder detail is my absolute fav!  And this gold mesh skirt is funky, fun, and sophisticated all wrapped into one pretty package.  I love pairing a classic top such as a button down with a skirt that is a bit more edgy!  Wear a pair of great heels (I'm thinking red...even more festive) to elevate your look even more!  Wear the multi-colored gold druzy earrings and the gold bag for a finished, holiday party ready, look!

Last but certainly not least...this leopard print fur jacket!  It stops me in my tracks, that is how gorgeous it is!  Leopard jackets/coats are trending right now and this one is beyond perfect to wear throughout the holiday season.  Again, this jacket looks beautiful paired with your holiday looks but it is also a great option to style with jeans too!  This may just have to be a gift for yourself...I couldn't resist!

So tell me, who are you shopping for this holiday season and which item from today's gift guide is your favorite?!

Outfit Details

embellished button down shirt

gold mesh skirt

faux-fur leopard print jacket

oval drop druzy earrings

queen bee coffee mug

gold envelope clutch 

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Extending a special thank you to New York & Company and Shopping Links for collaborating on today's post.  It's collaborations like these that make KBStyled possible.

JTV.com Holiday Gift Guide

*This post was sponsored by JTV.com.  I was paid for this post and received JTV.com jewelry pieces as compensation.

Photography by Madi Flournoy Henderson

Holiday season kicks off with Halloween and now that Halloween is over, I can't help but think about Thanksgiving and Christmas, which are both right around the corner.  Time is just flying by and before you know it, we will be welcoming a New Year.

I've told myself that I will get all of my holiday shopping done early this year and I am going to try and stick to that!  I'm the type of person that waits to the last minute only to find myself stressed and hustling around to pick out those very special gifts.

I absolutely love picking out special gifts for my family, friends, and loved ones...I take a lot of pride in putting thought behind each gift.  Finding "that" special gift brings me so much joy!

This holiday season I will be shopping for some very special people on JTV.com.  There are several people in my life that love beautiful jewelry pieces just as much as I do and JTV.com has such a gorgeous selection.  Their abundant selection offers a variety of styles at very affordable price points. I also love how unique many of their jewelry pieces are...I have a running list of pieces that I have my eye on so I may just have to give Peter a few hints this holiday season.

I personally have bought/received pieces from JTV.com and I can tell you that their pieces are high quality and just as pictured on their site!  JTV.com offers excellent customer service as well, which is so important when picking out a piece of jewelry for someone special.

In today's post I am wearing a gorgeous pair of sterling silver diamond simulant earrings...this earrings are so stunning and they are great for everyday wear!  And can you believe that the holiday price for these earrings is under $40?!  At this price point, you can check several people off of your holiday shopping list.

I'm also wearing this brilliant Moissanite Fire™bracelet which is a star on its on or perfect for layering with a few other dainty bracelets.  And can we just talk about this absolutely STUNNING round & baguette white diamond necklace?!  I am totally smitten with this necklace...you have to see it in person to really get a feel for how beautiful this necklace is...it really is breathtaking!

Beyond these 3 beautiful pieces that I am wearing today, you must check out the rest of JTV.com's earring, bracelet, and necklace holiday collections.  As I mentioned, I am certain you will find "that" very special gift for "that" very special someone and you may just find a piece or two for yourself along the way.  There's nothing wrong with passing along a hint or two when it comes to your own personal holiday wish list!

What is on your holiday wish list this season?!

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a great day.

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