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Last Minute Thanksgiving Outfits & Holiday Essentials

by Rachel McCarthy

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Happy almost Thanksgiving, friends! If you are anything like me, you don’t know exactly what you will wear tomorrow. Although I have a few ideas, the one thing I know for sure is that it will be comfortable! Before I round up a few holiday essentials under $100 and talk a bit about a few sales that have already started, I wanted to share four looks that are easy to recreate for last minute Thanksgiving outfit ideas!

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50 Gifts Under $50

by Rachel McCarthy
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Red: crewneck sweater | satchel | stud earrings | lipstick | iPhone case | beanie | sugar lip balm | bag charm | headband | sunglasses | tote | statement earrings 


Hot pink: slippers | cosmetic bag | glitter watch | makeup eraser | makeup brush cleaning mat | agenda | facial cleansing device | lip crayon | pink body wash | portable sonic toothbrush | cluster stud earrings


Blush: cable stone cuff | creme de rose lip treatment | earmuffs | v-neck sweater | statement flower earrings | cable knit beanie | fringe scarf | pink lipgloss | gloves | bow cosmetic case | sunglasses | faux fur pouch | shimmer brick


Gold: glitter studs | bangle | lipgloss | iPhone case | water bottle | tray | watch | card holder | tassel earrings | tote | agenda | coffee tumbler | gold nail polish | two tone clutch

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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Gift Guide: Personalized Presents

by Rachel McCarthy
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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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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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Gifts for Him: Under $50

by Rachel McCarthy
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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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Gifts for Her: Under $50

by Rachel McCarthy
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Gift guide season is here and I could not be more excited! For those of you who have subscribed to my e-mail newsletter, this isn’t the first gift guide of the season you’ve seen, but it is the first that has been on the blog. I will be sharing gift guides for everyone on your list starting with all the girls this week. I kept this list to gifts under $50 which means these are perfect for friends or even stocking stuffers!
Picking out gifts for my family and friends has always been one of my favorite things to do. Although I tend to become a little obsessive over find that “perfect” gift, I always try to find something that is meaningful. Here are a few items for the girls on your holiday gift list:

  • For the working girl, I love THIS glitter business card holder and THIS gold 2017 desk calendar. Other office supplies {of the gold variety} include THIS pineapple pencil holder {only $16!} and THIS gold stapler. Don’t gold accessories make an office so much more fun?
  • In preparing for winter, some of my favorite cozy gifts of the season include THIS turtleneck sweater, THIS beanie {also available in grey} and THESE slippers. Each year for Christmas, I ask for a pair of these slippers, they are my absolute favorite. Last year I got the leopard print {unfortunately I haven’t seen this print yet this year} and I wear them to death until the following Christmas. They are truly the most comfortable and warmest slippers I have ever owned!
  • THIS blush shoulder bag looks so much like THIS Chloe bag, at a faction of the price {$49.99 to be exact!} THIS style is also available in black and a similar style is available in brown for only $29.99. You can’t beat this designer dupe!
I need to take some of my own advice on these gift guides and start shopping! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is next week and Christmas is just around the corner. I need to get moving! Have you started your holiday shopping yet? I hope you all have a great weekend and see you back here on Monday!

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FATHER’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Wednesday! Coming to you with a special Wednesday Wishes today, just in time for Father’s Day.

classic pique polo {available in 16 colors & under $40!} | bluetooth tracking tag | iPhone wallet case {available in 7 colors} | golfer BBQ set {under $30!} | whale flag hat {also in red} | touch screen smart fitness watch {$200!} | leather wallet | geometric tie | classic buck shoes {available in more colors!} | Jack Black travel essentials set | s’well stainless steel water bottle 




It’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is already next weekend {how is June practically half over already?!} so I thought it would be a good time to share with you a little gift inspiration in case you are still looking for the perfect gift for dad.


For the more sporty dads, I found THIS touch screen smart fitness watch that’s priced at $200. Appearance wise, it reminds me a lot of the Apple Watch, at a fraction of the price. This fitness watch not only has all the essentials like all-day activity and sleep monitor, music control and call, text and calendar alerts, but this stylish watch also has a heart rate monitor, color screen and connected GPS! Available in three colors — black, blue and plum — this smart fitness watch is even on my wish list!


For a more traditional gift, these are some of my favorite essentials: THIS classic polo is a wardrobe necessity and available in a variety of colors {and it’s under $40!}. Or if your dad is more of a tie guy, THIS one is available in a fun geometric print and in two colors. 

Lastly, if you are looking for gifts that are a little more unique, I have had so much luck with Uncommon Goods. I have bought my husband a few birthday gifts from them and have been so pleased. This bluetooth tracking tag is a super handy gift, and reasonably priced! And I love the golfer BBQ set — perfect for my dad since he loves to golf and just got a new grill!


Thanks for dropping by and happy shopping!


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Gift Guide for Guys: all under $50!

by Rachel McCarthy
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Another Wednesday Wishes, another holiday gift guide! And today it’s all about the guys! Personally, I have the hardest time coming up with gift ideas for my husband and dad; they are definitely the hardest to buy for on my list! I’ve complied a list of some of favorite gifts and they are all under $50!

When shopping for my husband, I typically stick with business related clothing gifts because that’s pretty much all he wears! This gingham dress shirt is one of his favorites — it can easily be worn for work or more casually with jeans or khaki pants. It comes in 10 different colors and is a non-iron shirt, can it get any better?! The monogrammed cufflinks are also a great gift that adds the perfect personal touch! 

When it comes to finding the perfect gift for my dad, I usually start off with golf and workout gear. There are SO many fitness trackers on the market it’s hard to know which direction to go {well, at least for me!} I found this fitness tracker that transmits your average heart rate, estimated calorie burn, total steps, distance traveled and total exercise time to a fitness app on your phone — all for $40! This definitely seems like a steal! 

Lastly, for those of you who have a mixologist on your shopping list this year, there are so many fun gifts for your home bar, including these whisky stones and this cute antler bottle opener! Perfect for stocking stuffers!

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I have a few gifts purchased…I’m really trying to be done with holiday shopping early this year! In case you missed it, you can see my first gift guide of the season here 🙂

I have seen so many gift guides from some of my favorite retailers this season, including Nordstrom, J.Crew and Anthropologie. Great gifting inspiration and they have gifts at every price point — it’s definitely something to check out! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Wednesday!

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