Color Me Christmas

Seasons greetings!

With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to share some of my colorful and diy holiday decor in my NYC apartment.

Holidays can get expensive, so I was determined to have a frugal festive season, and that included the decor. I bought a little tree for only $12 at Duane Reade (Walgreens) stacked it on coffee table books for extra height! I love over-the-top wrapping and big bows, but didn't want to waste the dough on something that would just get thrown away, so I utilized my hair bows, scarfs, belts and pins in association with some great vintage bow finds to embellish the presents! I also created a advent calendar with candy and suggestions on how to add color to the holiday season, such as "treat yourself to tea" ... which I did! After a few lights, and a pinch of glitter, all that was left was to put a bow on it; I added bows to my dinning chairs, candy canisters and even my wall to finalize the festive feel. 

Now that you have seen the merry make-over, check out my apartment 6-6, to see the rest of my NYC apartment without the festive feel.

Waffles and I hope your holidays are merry and bright, I'll be taking the next few days off for some time festive fun, but will get back to blogging towards the end of the week. Until then, stay fabulous!

Parks & Puffers

Last Saturday, NYC turned into a winter wonderland when we were showered with what I like to call "movie snow" (because it was pretty and perfect) all day long. So to celebrate, I spent Sunday playing in the aftermath at Washington Square Park with my french fella: Waffles

Sweater: Forever 21 (similar here or here) // Puffer: Old Navy (love this one) // Skort: Zara (similar) // Bag: Coach (similar) // Rainboots: Burberry (Half off here // similar for $15) // Scarf: Old Navy // Gloves: Target (similar) // Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Jewels: Jcrew // Vintage

Washington Square Park is one of my favorite spots in the city. We picnic there in the summer and enjoy long walks in the Fall, so It only made sense that we had a chilly adventure on this cold day in December. I wanted to wear something comfy for our park playdate, but was so over wearing a coat and determined to go without, despite the 30 degree weather (must be my Arizona roots coming through). I adorned myself in arctic activewear, and paired a slouchy sweater and puffer vest with lots of layers (I'm wearing an additional two sweaters underneath the spots) and fur lined leggings. And since snow boots are bulky and often ugly, I turn to rainboots on snow/slush days. Waffles also pulled on a pooch worthy puffer to keep out the chill.

Photocred: Stephanie Whitaker

Times Square Tulle

Happy December! On a windy day, why not wear tea length tulle? Well there's quiet a few reasons why not, and the number one is to avoid a mid-day Marilyn Moment.

Jacket: Nordies (love this one) // Skirt: H&M (get the look here, here or black here) // Sweater: DIY (Look for the tutorial, I'll post it on Friday or shop here) //  Sunnies: Karen Walker (also here) // Boots: Bacio 61 (Also here) // Bag: Coach (similar) // Jewels: Kate Spade Necklace (love this "chic" one) // J.crew // C.wonder (Sample sale find) // pearls

I had a meeting one windy afternoon in Times Square, so I took a second to enjoy one of the town's top tourist spots! Tulle skirts always make me feel like Carrie Bradshaw or a ballerina, but today I paired my tulle with a girlie sweatshirt (I'll share the DIY tutorial this friday) and my go-to boots to dress it down! I dare you to dress outside the lines this month and try tulle with tights & a sweater!

TurkeyDay // BlackFriday

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone ... Eat up!!

I'm spending my first Turkey Day in NYC! This morning I battled tourists
at the parade with and walked through central park.

Via Instagram, follow along!

Tonight I'll dine with friends in Brooklyn and then pop by another friend's place for a gluten free dessert sesh & christmas movie fest! I like thanksgiving, but I love black friday! So to get you in the spirit, I'm sharing some great black friday finds to get you in the shopping spirit!

 Modcloth is doing 50% off new arrivals from now until the 1st!

Shop all modcloth sale here 

C.wonder is doing 30% off when you purchase 3 or more things or 30% off all clothing, use code GIFTS30

Shop C.wonder here

Bauble Bar is offering 15% off two items with code FRIDAY15, 20% off three items with code FRIDAY25 and 25% off four or more items with code FRIDAY35

Shop BaubleBar here

Jcrew is doing 30% off almost everything

Shop Jcrew

Ted Baker is doing 30% off everything again,
I bought a great dress when they did this last year!

Shop Ted

Old Navy is doing 50% off everything in stores, that starts thanksgiving day at 7pm plus a million dollar giveaway.

Shop Oldnavy Here

Pretty much everyone is having some kind of black friday deal, so there is so many ways to get some great looks for less! Here are a few more of my favorites finds.

More Deals!
One of my favorites, DVF is offering 30% their fall collection

Anthro is doing 50% off all sale items

Express is doing 50% off everything until black friday at noon

Another fav, Trinka Turk offers 60% off selected items

Henri Bendel is doing 25% off purchases over 100 and a $20 splurge card, use code TURKEY25

Ted Baker is doing 30% off storewide 

Necessary clothing is doing 10% off site wide

FAB.com offers 30% off site wide and a $30 credit for orders over $200

Ruche (vintage inspired clothing & accessories, very modcloth-esuqe)

is doing 20% off their already low prices site wide

and Aussie designer Dinosaur Designs (I'm obsessed) offers 20% off

Shop my black friday wishlist here