Gift Ideas 2011

It's that time of the year, the time to put up decorations, spend time with family, and shop for everyone on your list. Yesterday when I woke up to snow flurries falling outside, it felt official to me, it's beginning to feel and look a lot like Christmas! Our house has been decorated for a couple of weeks now and all of my shopping is near complete, but I have a lot of wrapping to do and not much time to do it! Even though this time of the year is so so busy and hectic at times, I adore Christmas and this year happens to be really special to me. If you still have a shopping list so long it makes your eyes cross, maybe I can help you out with some gift ideas (hopefully there's at least one to suit someone on your list)!...

For Her...

 Either one of these stunning necklaces is sure to make any girl on your list one happy lady!

Hello super cute tote bag :)

Such a lovely notepad for any list-making girl you have to shop for

Personalized gifts are extra thoughtful, such as one of these fun iPhone cases

 Cute gift idea for any bakers on your list

A really cute hat so she can stay warm

Or some fun slippers, I mean what girl does not like to be comfortable?!

Another notepad that will surely make her smile

Pretty wrist candy

For Him...

Last year I gave my husband a really nice bottle of whiskey along with these Whiskey Rocks and he really enjoys them because they don't dilute his drink.

Great for the iPad lover

Perfect for the golfer, he can bring it to his office or have it to practice at home.

For Them or The Hostess...

Gorgeous gold triangles glasses

A great set of cheese knives

A pretty picture frame is always a good option

Happy Holiday shopping!

oxox,

lauren

*Pretty gold necklace, gorgeous turquoise necklace, chevron striped tote bag, floral notepad, personalized phone cases, wood handled whisk, Small Sweet Treats cookbook, polka-dot hat, moccasin slippers, cute whale notepad, sparkly bracelet, Whiskey Rocks, iPad DODOcase, automatic-return portable putting cup, sparkling gold glasses, set of cheese knives, round picture frame

Bundling Up

With the temperature consistently dropping outside, it's definitely time to pull out the outerwear. I happen to love coats and jackets. I have a bunch of jackets and coats to mix things up because I wear them all late fall and winter long. It gets cold enough in many parts of the country that the only part of your outfit that is ever seen all winter long is your outerwear, so why not make it really cute?! Today I am going to focus mainly on coats, but that's likely because it's really cold and rainy outside right now.

Gorgeous classic wool camel trench

I adore this bright red belted coat

If you love leopard print, here's the perfect coat for you.

Pretty purple peacoat.

Military inspired cape

Cute cobalt blue coat

Another classic trench coat

Classic Burberry quilted jacket

Fun kelly green coat

Alexa Chung for Madewell navy plaid coat

Not a jacket or a coat, but I love this pretty faux fur vest.

oxox,
lauren

*Wool camel trench, belted red coat, leopard print Milly coat, purple peacoat, military inspired cape, cobalt blue coat, classic trench, Burberry quilted jacket, kelly green coat, Alexa Chung for Madewell coat, faux fur vest

Neontastic

Now that the official start of summer is less than two weeks away and it feels like August outside I am craving bright colors! My summer staple is sundresses and I have been gravitating to all things bright and/or neon. Neon makes me happy, how can it not?! I am currently sporting a fresh pedi with my favorite essie neon pink nail polish that I found at j.crew last spring and it consistently makes me smile.

Happy pink flip-flops

Subtle neonness to spruce up that dress or top that you're a bit bored of

Not-so-subtle, but perfect for summertime!

Love this color!

Absolutely. Amazing.

Pretty pretty.

This bangle is the perfect way to add a hint of neon

Great shirt! And actually very versatile

This fedora would be perfect for a day at the beach, an outdoor summer concert or sightseeing on your summer vacation

These colorful bangles are perfect stacked like this, individually or mixed in with other bangles

Oh, how I love a great maxi dress in the summer {i feel like they help me transition from the hot outdoors into the meat locker indoors}!

A nice bright turn on the wedge

Yay for fun eyeliner!

This is actually a little girls' cardi, but i think it's really cute

A pretty neon pop

This is my bottle of essie polish that I love. It's called Punchy Pink and it makes me smile

So whether wearing neon accessories or apparel, I think it's fun and happy and I love it!

oxox,
lauren

*happy pink flip-flops, yellow bib necklace, neon pink romper, turquoise watch, bright slingback Louboutin's, chandelier earrings, wooden yellow bangle, partial button-down shirt, fun fedora, colorful striped bangles, belted maxi dress, yellow strappy wedges, neon eyeliner, striped cardigan, clutch