Christmas Shopping Gift Guide {Fashion & Beauty Edition}

With Christmas coming up, we are all wondering what we should give our friends & family. I thought it would be fun to put together a little gift guide for y'all. This is the fashion & beauty edition {I may do more editions} perfect for everyone on your list who loves fashion and beauty products {I may throw in a few other ideas}. I'm going to try to keep prices fairly low for y'all.

~Beauty Ideas~

 

{e.l.f Holiday Lip Gloss Collection $3} {e.l.f Holiday Nail Polish Collection $5}

{Birchbox gift subscription 3 months ($30), 6 months ($60), 12 months ($110)}

{buy a cosmetic bag from Forever21 ($1.50) and fill it with beauty & fashion products.}

{Beauty products from Lemon Citrus...lip balm, perfume... $3.50 - $22} 

{lip glaze holiday trio from Besame Cosmetics $18}

~Fashion Ideas + a few odds & ends~

{Janny's Girl Scarf $14 - $36}

{plaid scarf from Forever21 $5.90}  {beatrice bow belt from ShopRuche.com $12.99}

{rococo fold-over clutch from ShopRuche.com $29.99} {winter dusk infinity scarf from ShopRuche.com $19.99}

 

{snow drop dangle earrings ShopRuche.com $12.99} {huntington garden travel cup ShopRuche.com $18.99}

{Brittany Chavers Studio Jewelry $4.80 - $39.50}

{craftee mcgees has some cute jewelry & accessories $7 - $25}

{adorable ankle socks from Forever21 & they are only 95 cents. polka-dots. owls.} 

Those are all of the ideas I could come up right now. Do any of you have gift ideas? Share them below in the comments.

Also, you might want to check out yesterday's post to see if you won any giveaways. 

I also created some new blog buttons last night. I came down with an awful sore throat last night {still have it today} and felt like making some new much needed blog buttons. 

What to Wear - Christmas Parties

Earlier this week we were asked by one of our readers to do post on what to wear to a Christmas parties. Now, we haven't been to a Christmas party in years! So it was fun to do this post. Though if all goes well, I will be attending a Christmas formal put on by our Church for the Collage age young adults. As it is a Black Tie event I will be going all out formal! How exciting! I will be wearing the formal I made for the SAICFF back in October (yes, the event I still haven't post pictures of my outfit yet :) ).

Look One - Fancy Christmas Party. 

This is a fun, modern outfit for a more fancy Christmas party. Featuring lace, ruffles, chiffon, sparkle, and heels. If you didn't want to buy anything new, but wanted to recreate the look. Wear a black or red dress. Add a sweater or jacket with a pop of color (if wearing a black dress). Find jewelry that makes a statement. If you don't own a clutch, use a large wallet instead (I do this all the time).  

Look Two - Edgy Meets Girly

I really like this look. It features a slightly oversized sweater, slimming black skirt, ruffled booties, printed tights, and a ring that makes a statement. This is one of the easiest to recreate without buying anything. As there is a chance you already own most of the items showed here. Just wear neutral colors that look good on you, with some pops of color. My choice is black and grey with a splash of purple. 

   

Christmas Look Three - Girly Christmas 

Instead of wearing the traditional colors red and green - why don't you try purple and brown? I find dark purple to be quite elegant and somewhat Christmas-y. What non-traditional colors do you like to wear for Christmas events?

Christmas Look Four - Classic

This look is the most traditional. Tailored grey dress, oxford heels, splashes of red, plaid, and snowflakes. This is the look that Gabrielle loves! And if you know Gabrielle, you would know that this look is very her. She even owns the oxford heels. :) Wear a classic tailored dress, or a skirt (pencil would be fabulous! Though, a-line would work too.) and blouse. Add some punch of color in the tights and purse. Don't forget some whimsy with some Christmas themed jewelry. 

This is just a start on what you could wear to Christmas parties. I'm planing sometime soon to do a whole photo-shoot, of different Christmas party outfits that are from my closet. Hopefully, I will get it done this weekend. Because next Saturday is Christmas. :) 

~Ashley

Vintage Thanksgiving Treasury - Etsy

Hello everyone!

I created my first treasury on etsy and it is called, Vintage Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

~Ashley