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Camel & Olive. + How to Spread Love During the Holidays. + GIVEAWAY!

So many reasons I love this outfit. The colors and the coziness make for a wonderful pairing. Discovering just how much I love the camel color. It’s a fun way to wear a neutral color.

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Outfit details:
Sweater: Last Call (similar here, here) | Pants: Uniqlo | Booties: Stuart Weitzman (similar)

 

During this time of year, I love to reflect. When I take time out to think about the year, I can’t help but be thankful. Yes each year comes with its ups and downs, but even just to see another day is a blessing. During this season especially, I like to give back as a way to say thank you. Instead of just focusing on myself, I try to lift up others in small ways.

Ways to share the holiday love:

  1. Pay for someone’s coffee behind in you in line at Starbucks. (or a meal at a drive-thru)
  2. Invite someone without family in town over for a holiday meal.
  3. Volunteer at your local food bank or homeless shelter.

I encourage everyone to step outside of their bubble and think about how to help spread some holiday cheer this season.

Let me know how you are showing love this holiday season. I’d love some new ideas!

xoxo,
c.

GIVEAWAY!
Christmas is around the corner, and we are acting as Santa’s elves to bring you a little joy this holiday season! Enter the giveaway below for a chance to win either a $500 gift card to Nordstrom, a $500 gift card to Amazon, OR a $500 gift card to Target. There will be THREE winners, so your chances are much higher at winning a prize! Use these gift cards on yourself this season, to help with Christmas gifts, or to help someone in need!
*Giveaway will end at midnight CST on Friday, 12/18, and winners will be announced and sent their gift cards the very next day! Must be 16+ years older to enter. International entrants welcome. All entries will be verified and winners will be subject to disqualification if verification is not met. Enter up to 120 times each. The more entries you have, the higher chance you have at winning! Good Luck*

Three Winners Christmas Giveaway

Life Lately. + Grit to Great Review.

Lately.
life lately series. december 2015.

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watching…NBC’s The Wiz Live! — I absolutely loved it. I grew up watching the 70’s movie version with Diana Ross as Dorothy and Michael Jackson as the scarecrow. It’s a classic and one of my favorite movies. The whole cast was fabulous. Watch both the live version and the movie if you get a chance!

planning…for what’s to come. Starting by setting goals for 2016 via Lara Casey’s Make it Happen Powersheets.

eating…all the holiday food. Breakfasts, buffets, and several potlucks are all on the calendar. The yearly holiday gifts of assorted chocolates are already starting to trickle in at the office. Anticipating a few extra pounds, I’ve already bought new workout gear to motivate me once January hits.

reading…the amazing book ‘Grit to Great’ by Linda Kaplan Thaler & Robin Koval. Written by two inspiring ad execs, this book is full of encouragement to help anyone achieve their goals. Reading this book gave me a much-needed kick in the pants and inspired me to start working on some exciting new ventures for the upcoming year. No time like the present.

The book provided wonderful anecdotes from the authors’ lives and experiences in the advertising in world, in addition to inspiring tales of real people who have experienced tough situations. The common thread is grit. Persevering through in order to achieve your dreams and goals. One of my favorite take-aways from the book was this nugget. “Passion isn’t sustained by a fantasy or a dream — it needs a destination and guidance.”

I loved how the stories were interesting and encouraging. Reading about strong women who have achieved what others’ thought they couldn’t definitely kept my attention. Nothing like a bit of motivation to keep you going towards your goals. This book is a great and easy read, I definitely recommend it for going into the new year.

Three ways to help bring out your inner grit:

  1. Pursue your passion and never quit.
  2. Surround yourself with a team that will push you.
  3. Set goals with an actionable plan to hold yourself accountable.

Disclaimer: “I received this book from the Blogging for Books program in exchange for this book review.”

buying…holiday gifts! I’ve pulled together my list of top gifts to help you shop. Check back next week for the list!

preparing…to launch something BIG. Ready to be on team no sleep for the next few months!

celebrating…the most wonderful time of year. Christmas is my favorite time of year. I love the scents (NEST Holiday candle, anyone?), the sounds, and all of the hustle and bustle. It’s about celebrating Jesus [the reason for the season] and being around friends and family.

Wishing you all an early Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, & Happy New Year!

Can’t believe December is here! This year has flown by!

xoxo,
-c.

Stylin’ for the 4th of July. + Sales!

Happy 4th of july!

Stylin for the 4th

Technical delays made this post a few days late but it’s finally here! I wanted to share one of my outfit ideas for the 4th of July holiday. When I was looking through my closet, I actually found a few different outfit options but settled on this particular one. I just had to incorporate this flag scarf that I got on a trip in San Francisco. It’s become one of my favorite scarves (and I love me some scarves!)

It’s super easy to find a striped blue dress like the one I’m wearing (old, from Uniqlo). I’ve linked a few cute ones here, here, and here. The great thing about a simple striped dress is that it can be worn in a variety of settings and can easily be dressed up or down with appropriate accessories.

Stylin for the 4th

Stylin for the 4th

Stylin for the 4th of July

Just a few things I’m thankful for this holiday — celebrating with friends, good food, a day off from work, an tech-savvy uncle to help with blog issues, & 4th of July sales!

I’ve already made a couple of purchases to take advantage of the sales. Shop a few to find some good deals!

ANTHRHOPOLGIE : Extra 20% off sale with code SALEAWAY – ends 7/4

Madwell : Extra 30% off with code META20

Sole Society : Up to 50% off sale!

J. Crew : Up to 60% off with code LONGWEEKEND

Barney’s New York Warehouse : Up to 60% off sale!

ASOS : Up to 50% off sale — I’ve already done some damage here.

Also, if you haven’t entered the GIVEAWAY for the Chloe bag & Rayban Aviators — go now! Click over to my previous post to enter!

 

Happy 4th!
xoxo,
c.

 

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