Spring Shoe Trends: Pointed Flats

Since the weather is getting a little bit warmer, and the layers are getting a little bit lighter, it’s also time to finally put away those overly worn boots you’ve been sporting all winter long. I still have yet to do so, and considering I am writing this post while wearing my go-to combat boots, I think it’s time to finally hang them up. Or at least just throw them in the back of my closet until next year. In order to do so, I need to shop for spring shoes first! Which brings me to the first spring shoe trend I will be looking to flaunt – the pointed flat. These are literally everywhere and come in so many different colors, textures, patterns and prints. Personally, I’ll be on the lookout for a classic black pair, and maybe a more of-the-moment floral pair. Here are some I’ve had my eye on:

Links Below!

 

Happy spring shoe shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide: For Him

Can you believe Christmas Eve is a week away? For some reason I got a late start on my holiday shopping and still need to get some done. I'll be finishing up any online orders soon (at least on the sites that say guaranteed delivery by Christmas). I guess I'll have to venture out into the mall-shopping holiday chaos to get any last minute gifts I need - but what are the holidays without an mob of angry slow-walking shoppers, right? Anyways, if you need some last minute gift ideas for your guy, your dad, your brother, or any kind of man in your life, check out my gift guide below!

Have a happy hump day - we're almost there!

Current Fall Accessory Craves

I feel like all I've been browsing for lately are scarves, shoes, and all other kinds of accessories. It's probably because a big part of the fall season (to me at least) is combining some of the clothing you already have and simply adding an accessory. For example, you can wear the same sweater twice, just switch up the scarves and shoes and you have two different looks. Other kinds of accessories like stud earrings or a phone case are pieces you can wear everyday and get so much use out of. I think I've had the same iPhone case for close to six months now (I need an update - and I'm loving the one below!). And let's be real, if you have a growing lipstick collection like I do, you really can never have too many. So go ahead, go a little accessory crazy every once in a while - it's worth it!

Links Below!

1. Kate Spade Stud Earrings / 2. Sam Edelman Booties / 3. Kate Spade iPhone 5 Case / 

4. Green Plaid Scarf / 5. MAC Viva Glam Lipstick

Holiday Gift Ideas for Her

Since Black Friday is right around the corner, I wanted to get at least one holiday gift guide out there before the big crazy shopping day (Cyber Monday is where it's at for me - but that's a whole different topic!). The below items I've selected are great holiday gifts for any woman in your life, whether it be your girlfriend, sister, mother, or friend. They're all moderately priced, but more likely for someone special that you'd spend a little extra on. Hopefully this helps kick-start your holiday shopping, or at least sparks some ideas!

P.S. please feel free to comment below for any suggested gift guides you want to see (gifts under $25, gifts for men, gifts for beauty lovers, etc.)

Recent Online Fall Purchases

I always tend to go a little more shopping crazy than usual during the fall, but I also try to be smart about it. All of the below items were bought online, which means I definitely used a promo code. If there is anything you can take away from this post, let it be this: always always search for a promo code before you make an online purchase! I typically do a google search of the store name and then adding "promo code" and a ton of options show up. The site I end up getting most of my codes from is called RetailMeNot. Highly recommend you checking them out, especially if you are an online shopper like me!



Here are some of the items I have recently purchased online (with promo codes!):

Links below!

Have a happy Wednesday - we're almost there!

xox,

                    Meredith

Nordstrom Clearance Sale Picks

You know it's going to be a good day when you find out Nordstrom is having a clearance sale of up to 40% off. I noticed this sale a few days ago and have been browsing and browsing until I've finally narrowed it down to several items I'm considering purchasing. Of course I'll have to limit myself to only a few of the below items, but I wanted to share them all with you to give you an idea of what's on sale. I'm thinking maybe I'll just choose one pair of boots, one piece of jewelry, and one piece of clothing - that's reasonable right? Scroll on through to see the items I chose!


P.S. the sale ends tomorrow, so head on over!

Will you be shopping the Nordstrom clearance sale?

xox,

                    Meredith

Brand Spotlight: Fall Styles

Three things I love: shoes, handbags, and lipstick. Three brands I love: Sam Edelman, Michael Kors, and MAC Cosmetics. Put all that together and you get today's post! I wanted to feature these particular brands because I believe in their quality and price range. Yes, they can all seem a little expensive to some; however, these brands are priced at something I am willing to invest in. The shoes usually last me a few fall seasons. You'll see me using the same bag all year round. My MAC lipstick collection is continuously growing and I like having the option to change it up with different makeup looks. Below are some of the items I would want to purchase as new additions to my fall wardrobe and makeup collection.

Links Below!

Have any particular brands you love?

xox,

                 Meredith

Night Out: What to Wear

Happy Friday! Tonight I am getting together with some of my closest friends for dinner and drinks. When we go out, we typically all wear outfits that are a mix between dressy and casual; however, I have not yet decided on what I am going to wear. I browsed through my closet and came up with three possible options so far. Although the items in the below pictures are not the exact items I actually own, they are all very similar. If you're not sure what to wear tonight either, look below for some inspiration! And help a girl out - let me know which one is your favorite :)

Have a great weekend loves!



xox,
                 Meredith

Top 5 Fall Essentials featuring Raise.com

Happy Fall Everyone! According to my google search, the Autumnal Equinox brings us into the fall season tonight around 10:30 PM Eastern time. Today, I just so happen to have an entire post dedicated to fall. I was inspired by a company called Raise.com to create a post featuring my top 5 essentials for the fall season. If you haven't yet heard of Raise.com, it's the first online marketplace to buy and sell gift cards where you can buy them at a discounted price or sell them for other gift cards or cash. I am a huge fan of gift cards! I always tell people that when in doubt, just get me a gift card to one of my favorite stores. However, there are those times when I get a gift card at places I typically don't shop, which is where Raise comes in and saves the day. I'm able to sell my unwanted gift card and in return get a different gift card to a place where I'll actually use it. Win-win! There's also a ton of e-gift cards that you can buy for a discounted price, so before you online shop without a promo code (I never buy anything online without a discount code or at least free shipping), you'll be able to get that discount through Raise! Be sure to check them out right here and check out my top 5 fall essentials below!

Links Below!

1. Vampy Nails

 

2. Ankle Booties

3. Vests

4. Plaid Shirts

5. Berry Lips

Here's a pic from my Instagram featuring one of my plaid shirts and my berry-toned MAC lipstick in Rebel

and another featuring some of the above items

Have a great first day of fall!

xox,

                  Meredith