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A Sparkly NYE & Shipping Deadlines

December 21, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

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Since I wrapped up the gift guides last week with the best 50 gifts under $50, I thought it was time to jump into some inspiration for NYE. I will be sharing a more casual look next week, but this week’s inspiration is all about the glitz and sparkle.

Sparkle, sparkle and more sparkle. New Year’s Eve is the perfect opportunity to break out the sequins and glitz. And whether it’s dressing the part for a night out or accessorizing for a NYE at home, there is something for everyone :

There is no better place to start than with THIS skirt. I can never pass up the chance to wear a midi length skirt or dress and this silver one is too festive for words! I also love these fun skirts for the holiday season: THIS black tulle skirt that’s under $25, THIS pretty pink sequin skirt {!!!} and THIS olive midi lace skirt.

As for sparkly accessories, I love THIS abstract lace clutch {priced under $60} and THIS playful and festive bubbly watch. Not as sparkly but just as fabulous, THIS faux fur collar dresses up a look instantly, and it’s on sale!

For those that are staying in for the final party of 2016, festive decor is a must! I love THIS crystal wine stopper, THIS winter spruce candle and THIS embroidered dot pillow.

Do you have any fun plans for NYE? I would love to hear what you are planning in the comments section below!

For the last minute shoppers, here are some shipping deadlines to keep in mind:

Banana Republic: Order by 12/22 before 3 pm EST with one-day shipping.

J.Crew: Overnight shipping orders placed by Thursday, 12/22 at 12pm EST – flat rate shipping of $10

Mark and Graham: Today, 12/21 at 11:59pm PST with standard shipping for delivery by 12/24. Also today, 12/21, rush monogram cut-off at 7pm PST for delivery by 12/23.

Nordstrom: Today, 12/21, is the last day for two-business-day shipping on gift card & merchandise (order by 12 pm EST). Tomorrow, 12/22, last day for free standard shipping on gift cards & qualifying merchandise (order by 12pm EST).
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Thanks for dropping by and see you back here tomorrow.

P.S. In case you missed yesterday’s Christmas Eve outfit post, you can see that HERE.

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Christmas Eve Dress

December 20, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

One of my favorite parts of the Christmas holiday is dressing up for Christmas Eve. For as long as I can remember, it has been a tradition to dress up for church and then come back home to a Christmas party hosted by my parents. I look forward to finding a festive outfit each year and when I saw this dress, I knew it would be perfect for the occasion.

Dress: Donna Morgan | Pumps: old {similar HERE} | Earrings: Panacea | Clutch: old, love THIS with the oversized bow! | Bracelet: Elizabeth Cole, no longer available {love THIS personalized style} | Ring: David Yurman | Sunglasses: Prada | Lipstick: #10

I started my search for a dress back in the beginning of November, giving myself plenty of time. I had an idea of what I wanted {and would you believe this was exactly what I pictured!} but I couldn’t find it anywhere. I was searching every possible site I could think of, then Modcloth {unfortunately, it’s sold out here, but I did find it available in purple HERE} came to mind. I had ordered a dress from there a few years ago and it was WAY too short. Since then, I really haven’t looked at their site much. But I figured it was worth a try since I was running out of stores. I clicked on the holiday section and one of the first results that appeared was this gorgeous burgundy dress. I instantly fell in love with the fit and flare silhouette and the lace floral overlay. And the illusion neckline and sheer panels on the sleeves just added to the many gorgeous details of this dress. And with it’s midi length, I figured I was pretty safe in ordering it 🙂

As for size, I ordered my normal size and it fit well — I could have probably gone down a size and been alright since it was a little big around the waist. Although, it did fit well across my shoulders. I accessorized with black heels, clutch and fun tassel earrings. Needless to say, I’m pretty excited about this year’s Christmas Eve outfit and I can’t wait to wear it again on Saturday. Do you have a favorite holiday tradition?

And speaking of excitement, I am thrilled to be the Layers & Lipstick Link Up Co-Host today! Be sure to stop by to check out some fabulous holiday looks!

Thanks for dropping by and see you back here tomorrow for an all new Wednesday Wishes!

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Holiday Office Outfit

December 15, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

Continuing the holiday outfit theme today and talking about outfit ideas for an office Christmas party. A little different than a Christmas party at your home, but just because it’s in the workplace doesn’t mean you can’t dress festive!

Coat: J.Crew Factory | Plaid Shirt: J.Crew | Midi Skirt: J.Crew {mini version HERE} | Bag: Modalu {leather version HERE} | Ring: David Yurman | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Pumps: old {similar HERE} | Lipstick: #09

Each year, my office celebrates Christmas with a lunch out and I always like to wear something festive. Last year, it was insanely cold, so I opted for a big down coat and red lipstick. That’s as festive as it was going to get in that weather! This year, we aren’t able to celebrate until after Christmas with so many people on vacation, but I wanted to share outfit ideas for those of you who are looking for a more conservative, work-friendly holiday look.

Nothing is more festive than THIS plaid button-up shirt, not to mention it’s fun but professional at the same time. I paired the shirt with my favorite midi faux leather pleated skirt from a few years ago {it is still available online, but sizing is limited — there is also a mini version!}Naturally, I couldn’t resist wearing THIS red coat with the faux fur hood. I wasn’t kidding when I said I have been wearing it all.the.time. It a necessary accessory with our latest burst of cold air.

A little backstory about these pictures. Last Sunday, we went into DC super early to get two sets of pictures done before too many tourists started sightseeing. We took these pictures in front of the U.S. Capitol and Christmas Tree! Just as we started taking the pictures, my husband said a strange warning came up on the camera, something about the card being damaged!!! Needless to say, I freaked out. I didn’t have another card with me and we are about 45 minutes {on a good day, with no traffic} from the city and their was no chance of us coming back. I took the battery out but the card was stuck. We were able to finish taking a few pictures and decided I would worry about the stuck card when we got home. Well, let me tell you, it’s really stuck. Of course I lost the USB cord to connect the camera to my computer {I probably threw it away when I did the massive cleaning of my office} but we found one on Amazon Prime and had it shipped off. Thankfully it arrived Monday evening and worked, but the card is still stuck! It looks like I’m going to have to take it to a camera technician this weekend, but what timing with Christmas next week! It has been a stressful few weeks and this camera debacle was the icing on the cake. I cannot tell you how excited I am for a day off next week. Anyone else with me?!

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50 Gifts Under $50

December 14, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

With the one week mark until Christmas only a few days away, I’m sharing a round-up of my top 50 gifts under $50!

Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, a gift for your mom or even a friend, this list will have you covered. And with a variety of prices ranges, the gifting options are truly endless! To highlight a few gifts in each color category:

You can never go wrong with red this time of the year, but don’t think it’s limited to December! This bright hue is the perfect cure for a gloomy, winter day and Valentine’s Day will be just around the corner. THIS crewneck sweater, priced below $20, can easily be worn dressed up for work with black skinny pants or dressed down with jeans. Doesn’t it look cozy too? Speaking of cozy, I’ve been all about the beanies and other winter hair accessories lately and THIS beanie {also available in a variety of colors} and THIS headband will keep you warm when the snow starts to fall {or that has already been falling depending on where you live!}

When it comes to hot pink, there are three beauty accessories that have had me intrigued for the past few months: THIS makeup brush cleaning mat, THIS facial cleansing device and THIS makeup eraser. I think I have mentioned this brush cleaning mat before, but it seems like a really practical gift. With different textures to clean your makeup brushes, this mat sticks in your sink for a simple and easy way to clean your brushes. And it’s only $25! As much as I love my Clarisonic, I’ve had my eye on THIS cleansing device. The Clarisonic can be a little large to travel with and it seems like THIS device is similar in function, but much smaller in size. Lastly, THIS makeup eraser removes your makeup with just water. And that includes waterproof mascara!

Moving onto blush. There are so many pretty, girly pieces in this group, but two of my favorite are THESE statement earrings and THIS oversized scarf. The scarf is super soft, cozy and also available in several colors.

Last, but not least, gold. I recently reorganized and redecorated my office and along with pink {obviously!} I added a lot of gold accessories. THIS agenda is a planner’s dream and THIS gold stripe tumbler is perfect for taking your coffee on the road.

How is all your shopping coming? It’s crazy to me that Christmas is just over a week away! Thanks for stopping by and see you back here tomorrow for another holiday outfit post!

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Christmas PJs & Wrapping Presents with Ella

December 12, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

If you caught Thursday’s post, it was all about the Christmas shopping. But once you buy those gifts, the wrapping must commence. As much as I love seeing all the presents wrapped and accessorized with festive ribbons and tags, getting to that point is a lot of work! Here’s a peek into our present wrapping session, Ella was the best assistant!

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We had so much fun taking these pictures, Ella was such a good sport. But who are we kidding, she just loves the camera! I found THIS dress at Petsmart a few months ago — I couldn’t resist the red sweater with the black and white check skirt! Originally, I figured she would wear this in our Christmas card pictures {she ultimately did, but you can’t really see the”cuteness” of the dress in those pictures} so I thought she could wear it for a fun Christmas pjs and wrapping gifts post. Honestly, I think she was exhausted by the time we took these pictures — the day before she had her hair cut, pictures with Santa and our Christmas pictures! A busy Saturday for Miss Ella.

I typically can’t resist anything plaid, as evidence by my growing blanket scarf collection. But when I saw these pj bottoms, I new that they would be perfect for the holiday season. I love collecting pajamas, but Christmas themed are a favorite. A few years ago, my cousins and I decided to all dress in matching Christmas pajamas for Christmas morning. It’s such a fun tradition to start with your family and with basic plaid pants, you could either correspond tops or mix and match! I’ve included a few of my favorite Christmas pjs in the tool below, there are so many cute options! Now, if I could just find plaid pjs for Ella 😉

Thanks for dropping by and see you back here tomorrow for an all new holiday recipe!

This post is linked up with: B Loved Boston | Fizz & Frosting | More Pieces of Me | Lipgloss & Crayons | Start the Week Stylish | Still Being Molly | Fashion Frenzy | October Fashion Series | On Trend Tuesdays | Style Me Wednesday | Layers and Lipstick | Cozy for the Holidays
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Christmas Shopping

December 8, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

How crazy is it that Christmas is almost two weeks away? I don’t know about you, but it seems like each day is busier and more stressful than the previous. Between keeping up with the regular daily activities, buying and wrapping presents {ok, haven’t wrapped anything yet!} and preparing for our Christmas party this weekend, I’m beat! With the countdown on to purchase those remaining gifts, I’m sharing a cute and comfortable outfit that is shopping approved…caffeine included!

Sweater: BP. via Nordstrom {on sale!} | Scarf: J.Crew Factory | Jeans: J.Crew | Flats: Chinese Laundry {available in several colors & under $60!} | Watch: MICHELE | Bag: Chanel, classic in jumbo {used HERE, similar under $300 HERE} | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Nail polish: wildfire {the perfect holiday red!} | Lips: #09

Return of the blanket scarf! You didn’t think I could go all holiday season without sharing a festive blanket scarf, did you?! All kidding aside, I do love blanket scarves and have been searching for a red and green plaid scarf since last Christmas. When I came across THIS one at J.Crew Factory pre-Black Friday {unfortunately, this color combination is sold out, other colors available} I knew that it would be perfect for a weekend full of Christmas shopping. And honestly, this scarf is more like a blanket, it’s HUGE! I had it on the floor in the family room and Ella instantly walked over and sat on it, thinking it was her blanket! Obviously, it’s Ella-approved 🙂

A few other must-haves: I have THIS sweater in the taupe color as well and it’s one of my favorites from this season. With a crewneck and oversized fit, it’s super cozy for the colder temperatures. And it’s currently on sale…$23 to be precise!! The perfect winter staple sweater in my book. Lastly, THIS red nail polish is my very favorite for this time of the year. I wore it all of December last year and it’s looking to be a repeat this year. It’s a weekly polish and so far, it’s held up pretty well. I painted my nails last Friday and they still look good. And it really is the perfect holiday red — I’m obsessed!

Any fun weekend plans? As I mentioned earlier, we are having our Christmas party Saturday evening so I have a lot of cleaning, cooking and baking ahead of me the next two days! It’s mostly drinks and hor d’oeuvres, but I have some delicious recipes I’m planning to make. I may share a few on the blog in the next week or so if anyone is interested!

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of the week and weekend, friends!

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Gift Guide: Personalized Presents

December 7, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

I love giving gifts. I know you have probably heard me say this before, but I always try to find the perfect gift for everyone on my list. I think there is always a sense of excitement when a person receives a personalized gift. Finding your name or initial on an item makes it instantly feel more special. As a child, who didn’t love looking for their name on a key chain, Christmas ornament or magnet! Today, I am rounding up a few of my favorite personalized gifts for this holiday season. And don’t worry, there is still time to order those “made to order” items.

As much as I love ordering personalized gifts, it can often be difficult. Typically, you are faced with earlier shipping deadlines and the recipient not having the ability to return the item. Since that is an issue that a lot of us face, I’ve include a few of my favorite initial pieces like this trinket tray for the jewelry lover, this gold letter for decoration in an office and who doesn’t need socks, a great stocking stuffer!

But, if you are looking for something a little more personal, here are a few of my current favorites:

This cozy, monogrammed sweatshirt tunic is ideal for weekend errands or just lounging around the house. Pair it with leggings or skinny jeans and you are casual, cute and comfortable. Speaking of cute, wouldn’t these monogrammed duck boots be perfect with this casual weekend look? Priced at $69 and available in 3 colors, these would also make a great gift!

A hot pink monogrammed mug? I’m in! Pair the mug with these fabulous coasters and you have quite a fabulous dining room or office situation.

I have been wanting a custom address stamp for years now but I keep telling myself that I need to wait until we get our next house. I love all the fun script options this stamp offers. A great gift idea for a house warming present or newlywed couple, too!

I typically don’t discriminate when it comes to monograms, I love them all! But, if it wasn’t already obvious, monogram necklaces take the cake in my book. You probably notice that I wear THIS monogram necklace from Onecklace quite frequently, it’s my very favorite! Because I do wear it so frequently, my mom always mentions how much she likes it and that she wants one too. And since I got this monogram obsession from my mama, it’s only right that we can be matching in our necklaces now! With Onecklace‘s festive wrapping, it looks perfect under the Christmas tree. And goes well with the color scheme too I might add!

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Onecklace monogrammed necklaces c/o

Personalized gifts have a sentimental value and they are by far my favorite gift to give! Have you purchased any personalized gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Thanks for dropping by and see you back here tomorrow!

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Christmas Red & Leopard

December 5, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

Now that it’s officially December, it’s time to start breaking out all the red! I have loved this coat since it was at J.Crew a few years ago, but when the priced finally dropped at J.Crew Factory, I couldn’t resist adding this festive red coat to my collection.

Coat: J.Crew Factory | Sweater: BP. via Nordstrom {TTS if you are looking for oversized fit; size down for a more fitted look} | Denim: Old Navy | Boots: Tory Burch {on sale!} | Beanie: Nordstrom, sold out but keep checking, they have been re-stocking! {similar HERE} | Bag: Tory Burch | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Necklace: Onecklace c/o | Lips: #09 {my favorite holiday red!}

There are so many reasons to love this coat. Where to begin?! Of course I was first attracted to the color. This bright hue is the perfect color not only for the holidays, but also for brightening a cold winter day. When I wore this coat on last Sunday, it was pretty chilly and it was just the right amount of warmth. I found that it ran true to size and was the perfect length {I’m about 5’8 for reference}.

And now, for my other new obsession! There is no denying my love for hats and when the temperatures begin to drop, I typically reach for one of the several beanies I have in my closet. But, a leopard beanie? That’s too good to be true! I loved this beanie last year and it sold out ridiculously fast. This year, my mom was able to snag one before it sold out for my birthday and I was thrilled! Unfortunately, it is currently sold out but keeping checking back! They have been re-stocking it for the past few weeks. I believe it’s around $12 and I’ve seen people selling it on eBay for $30! That’s insane!!

On a different note, how is all your shopping coming? Amazingly enough, I think I am just about done! I hope you all had a great weekend! If you follow along on Snapchat, you probably saw that we took Ella to see Santa! It’s always interesting with Ella and Santa, but she did so well this year! Once she realized we were at the vet for something non-doctor related 😉

Have a great start to the week, friends!

This post is linked up with: B Loved Boston | Fizz & Frosting | More Pieces of Me | Lipgloss & Crayons | Start the Week Stylish | Still Being Molly | Fashion Frenzy | October Fashion Series | On Trend Tuesdays | Style Me Wednesday | Layers and Lipstick

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When You Like Something, Buy It In Every Color

December 1, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

Do you know the saying, when you like something, buy it in every color? Well this statement couldn’t be more true when it comes to this cozy, oversized striped sweater.

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Sweater: BP. via Nordstrom | Denim: Old Navy | OTK boots: Vince Camuto {on sale!}| Bag: Tory Burch | Necklace: Onecklace c/o {wearing XXL size} | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Lips: #47 , buff & petal ice

This sweater may look slightly familiar to you {last seen HERE} if you caught the post a few weeks ago. In that post, I talked about my love for cozy, oversized sweaters. My philosophy is the more the merrier, right?! When I first saw this sweater online, I couldn’t decide which color I liked more — the navy and blue is great for fall and the black and white is perfect for the winter and holiday season. I ordered both and figured I would return whichever color I liked least. Well, as you can see, I ended up keeping both because I loved it so much! And although it’s the same sweater, the different colors in each give it a completely different look.

I wore this look for Thanksgiving {minus the jeans, I went with leggings!} and I love how this navy and green color combination can be dressed down for fall. Although, the black and white was easy to dress up with accessories for the holiday season. So in my opinion, both sweaters are a necessity!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! We have a pretty busy schedule for the next few days: Ella is getting her hair cut, visiting Santa and we are taking our Christmas pictures all on Saturday! We are hoping that Ella is a little more excited to see Santa than she was last year! See you back here on Monday!

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Gifts for Him: Under $50

November 30, 2016 by Rachel McCarthy

Since tomorrow is the first day of December {how is that even possible?!} I only have a few more gift guides left to share with you! Today I am focusing on, arguably, the most difficult people on my list: my dad and husband. Here are a few of my favorite gift ideas for the guys on your list…and they are all under $50!

When it comes to clothing, sweaters, socks and pajama pants are always good ideas. THIS v-neck sweater comes in several colors and can be worn alone or with a button down shirt.
For the mixologist in your life, THIS anchor bottle opener would make a great gift along with THESE old fashioned glasses and ice mold.
At least one holiday out of the year, I typically buy my husband cufflinks. He wears them most days to work so it’s a great way for him to accessorize a suit. THESE cufflinks would be the perfect gift for a husband or boyfriend — how cute is the hidden message on the back of the cufflink? If you are looking for more whimsical, engraved and an overall great selection of cufflinks, I usually find a lot HERE.

If you missed my gift guide for her: under $50, you can see that HERE. To see more gift guides, be sure to subscribe to THIS list. I have been sending out extra posts on Fridays that are exclusive to e-mail subscribers — you won’t want to miss out!

Thanks for dropping by and happy shopping!

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A Blonde's Moment

Category: fashion

A Sparkly NYE & Shipping Deadlines

Christmas Eve Dress

Holiday Office Outfit

50 Gifts Under $50

Christmas PJs & Wrapping Presents with Ella

Christmas Shopping

Gift Guide: Personalized Presents

Christmas Red & Leopard

When You Like Something, Buy It In Every Color

Gifts for Him: Under $50