Monday, December 28, 2015

Our Year In Photos: The Ups, Downs, & Lessons of 2015


This year has really been a doozy! It was certainly a full year. Looking back, I can't believe that all of this took place in just one year. It wasn't all good and in fact, some of this year was really exhausting and stressful, but it just goes to show the many opportunities a single year can hold. You just never know what's around the corner, so never ever give up!

As a twenty something, life is always changing and some of it happens so quickly. One day things look uncertain, while the next everything begins to fall into place. That's just life! We live and we learn. So, here's a little glimpse into my 2015; the ups, downs, and lessons.

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

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Holiday shopping is hard! Should you get something your loved one needs or something they want? Is it best to buy them something they won't buy themselves? There's really no right answer to these questions but you really want them to love your gift! Today is the final post of our Holiday Gift Guide series. Stick with us and we'll give you some great ideas that you can't go wrong with!

So, what's next? With Christmas Eve being tomorrow, we don't have much time left! Hopefully you've done all of your shopping already. Here are last minute stocking stuffers!

Monday, December 21, 2015

3 Questions To Help You Choose The Perfect Holiday Look

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It's almost Christmas! Last week, we talked about how to be chic and comfortable for the holiday (see previous post: How To Wear Loungewear on Christmas Without the Frump). But what should we wear for a party that's a little more fancy? Or what about those of us that would just love an excuse to doll up? We have a look for you, too!

It's tough to pick out the perfect look and it's even harder when you're faced with pressure, like a holiday that only comes once a year. Here's a few questions to use as a guideline for choosing a fabulous outfit for any holiday gathering!

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Hostess

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Holiday shopping is hard! Should you get something your loved one needs or something they want? Is it best to buy them something they won't buy themselves? There's really no right answer to these questions but you really want them to love your gift! Today is the third post of our Holiday Gift Guide series. Stick with us leading up to Christmas and we'll give you some great ideas that you can't go wrong with!

It's not completely necessary, but it's certainly polite to bring a hostess gift with you when you attend an event at someone's home. These gifts are tough to personalize because you just want to bring a little something. If you get something too big or too expensive, your polite gesture will quickly turn to obnoxious. Here's a few ideas that will deem you a superstar guest!

Monday, December 14, 2015

How To Wear Loungewear on Christmas without the Frump

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Christmas will be here before we know it! Have you thought about what you're going to wear yet? Not every family gathering is a formal, fashionable affair right off of Pinterest. Sometimes all you need is a cute outfit to cozy up next to the fireplace! Comfort is key and that's especially true if you're hosting, helping your host, or chasing after small children. With loungewear being so popular now, it makes it that much more acceptable to wear for a holiday gathering.

So, here's How To Wear Loungewear on Christmas without the Frump!

Saturday, December 12, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 12 Featuring $300 Cash and More

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Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Ashley of Raspberry Glow, to say hello!

Good luck!

Thursday, December 10, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 10 Featuring Project Gravitas

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway. Good luck!

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Workaholic + Giveaway

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Holiday shopping is hard! Should you get something your loved one needs or something they want? Is it best to buy them something they won't buy themselves? There's really no right answer to these questions but you really want them to love your gift! Today is the second post our Holiday Gift Guide series. Stick with us for the next few weeks leading up to Christmas and we'll give you some great ideas that you can't go wrong with!

So, who's next? It's the workaholic! What do you get for the person that works around the clock? Here are some classy and functional office decor gift ideas!

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 8 Featuring Tulip Boutique

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Lee of LegalLee Blonde to say hello!

Good luck!

Monday, December 7, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 7 Featuring Deloom Giveaway

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Carrie of Curly Crafty Mom, to say hello!

Good luck!

Sunday, December 6, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 6 Featuring La Fille Colette

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Barbie of Parlor Girl to say hello!

Good luck!

Saturday, December 5, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 5 Featuring AIBI Watches

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Aisha of Free Citizen, to say hello!

Good luck!

Thursday, December 3, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 3 Featuring Pumps & Pushups

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Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Brooke & Erica of Pumps and Push-Ups, to say hello!

Good luck!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Holiday Gift Guide: For Her + Oakleigh Rose Giveaway

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Holiday shopping is hard! Should you get something your loved one needs or something they want? Is it best to buy them something they won't buy themselves? There's really no right answer to these questions but you really want them to love your gift! Today we're kicking off our Holiday Gift Guide series. Stick with us for the next few weeks leading up to Christmas and we'll give you some great ideas that you can't go wrong with!

Let's start with the most difficult one; for her. Whether you're shopping for your wife, girlfriend, sister, or mother- shopping for her has never been more difficult. Could she have been dropping hints all year that you missed? Did she say 'oh, I don't need a thing' when you asked what she wanted? Women are tricky because, in general, we aren't that straight forward. We might know what we want but more than anything, we want it to be your idea. After all, that's what a gift is!

There are two common routes that you could take when choosing a gift for your female loved ones; luxe and pamper or lounge and cozy. We've got all of the answers for both categories today! Read on for some spectacular ideas.

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

12 Days of Giveaways: Day 1 Featuring Denim Lily Boutique



Spoonful of Faith    ||    The Closet by Christie    ||    Free Citizen    ||    Avec Amber

Introducing... 12 Days of Giveaways! The holidays are upon us. It's the season of giving and we- myself and 11 other bloggers- are feeling extra generous. As a token of our appreciation to you- the reader- we are bringing you 12 different giveaways for 12 days straight!

Yes, you heard me right! It's the 3rd Annual 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways. Each day we will feature a stunning blogger, a fabulous brand, and an amazing giveaway. That gives you 12 chances to win! Be sure to follow along with us until the very last day (12/12) because we're finishing it off with a $300 cash giveaway! Someone's got to win. Why not you?

Scroll down to enter today's giveaway and head on over to our featured blogger's website, Amber of Avec Amber, to say hello!

Good luck!