Friday, November 22, 2024

Weekend Wish List


Remember that if it's not on sale today, it will likely be on sale on Monday! I'm seeing most brands extend their sales through December 2nd! I'll be sharing deals now on Instagram through the weekend and then next week will be dedicated to all of the best sales and details! 

Some items of note... 
- This Rainbow Cardigan is on sale and so cute! 

- I love this extreme cream and this Skincare Set is truly a deal. All three of these products and the little pouch for $60ish. I also really like the Elastic Skin serum. 

- This  Green Glassware never goes on sale. I have it in both green and clear and love it so much. They are stunning and high quality. Even on Prime days and other big sale days, these don't go on sale! 

Some items of note... 

- You're not going to believe the price of these pretty Chartreuse Ballet Flats.

- This Pink Skirt is the party skirt of my dreams!

- Isn't this Olive Ornament so fun?!

- This Diamond Bezel Necklace is 30% off making it under $500. I have an identical one that I never take off. It's dainty and timeless. 

See last week's Weekend Wish List, here!

For your weekend reading, here are blog posts you may have missed from this week:




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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Lately

All clean after his bath! 

A little pumpkin spice at my hair appointment!

Love this skirt (on sale)!
Shoes (under $150)



Cute frame ornament. My code SYDNEY25 works! 

It has been a WEEK, and it's not even over yet. I have been working so hard behind the scenes and am severely lacking sleep at this point—my eye bags... send help! I started to feel a little tickle in my throat at the beginning of this week and went into full panic mode. I have been drinking Emergen-C and taking vitamins ever since because I cannot get sick until after Thanksgiving, ha!!! But feeling fine so far. Phew. 

I'm so glad it will slow down a bit beginning today. I had a lot of deadlines to meet, and quite a few of those have passed! Yay! 

Henry got a bath this week, which seems very dull and not notable to share with you all. However, he did not get a bath in October. He usually gets bathed monthly. So he *needed* a bath. He was starting to smell like... a dog! He smells so much better and is nice and fluffy in time for Thanksgiving, and I could not be happier about that. 

This past weekend I went to the Dave Matthews concert at PPG Paints, our local hockey arena. I was so excited about the concert; it was fun, and Dave sounded like he always had. I hadn't seen him in about 10 years. I used to be a huge DMB fan in high school and college. I attended many of his concerts and even traveled with friends to see him play with Tim Reynolds at Radio City Music Hall. That was an epic show. I'm still a fan, but I'm more out of touch with it all. DMB has soooo many songs, so you never know what kind of setlist you will end up with. Well, to me, the setlist was a little lackluster. Still a great time, but I wish he would have played more of his 'popular' stuff... that's coming from someone who knows most of his more obscure songs and albums, too. 


Wearing: I wore this outfit to a baby shower on Sunday and it was the perfect autumnal dress outfit! For the skirt, size down, it runs a bit big! It also comes in black but I thought the chartreuse was a fun departure from that!

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Eating: I made my creamy chicken taco chili recipe last week and it is SO good. 

My martini that did *not* cost $28. 

Drinking: I shared this on Instagram and many of you were incredulous along with me... I got one high noon at the DMB concert. The can was large, so it was like 2 regular-sized high noons in one can. There was no option to get a smaller can; they only had one flavor: peach. Anyway, I went to pay, and it was $28, and that's not including tip! I wasn't born yesterday. I know prices are inflated, especially at sporting events and concerts, but $28 for a High Noon is wild. I still can't get over it. Never again! We had dinner at The Capital Grille beforehand, and my dirty martini was far less costly! 

Sale: One of the questions I get asked the most and have been asked since I started this blog is where I got this little bezel set necklace. It was custom-made, but this is one of the best options to get the same look, and it's 30% off right now. Today is the early access day, and the sale officially begins tomorrow. I also have an emerald cut bezel set necklace, which is also available. If I had to choose, though, I'd choose round! They also have so many other pieces 30% off that look so similar to what I wear, like a signet ring, diamond bangle, and diamond huggie earrings. At 30% off, the prices are excellent. 

There are so many sales going on right now and so many more coming up. I've been getting blasted with emails from brands sharing their sale details, so basically, you shouldn't buy anything at full price. Hold off if it's not on sale because there will likely be a sale in the next 10ish days. I'm noticing many will start their sales today and then another big batch on Monday. 

Another sale worth noting is on this face cream that I love. I'm an Augustinus Bader rich cream fan, but it's pricey. This is often compared to AB cream; the textures are similar, but I wouldn't compare them. Instead, I think they can both stand on their own. I love this cream enough to stop ordering the pricey AB cream as often, which makes me a happy camper! The sale is a full-size and travel-sized bottle in a cute little pouch under $60! 

Watching: These jeans are a favorite of mine, and right now, they are on major sale for under $100! Size up because they don't have any stretch!

Loving: This is a good look-for-less situation. I have long admired this DY box chain bracelet. It's not only pricey, but it is truly so overpriced that I likely would never purchase it. However, I found an even better version for almost half price. I ordered it, and I will report back! The necklace version is incredible but more than I want to spend! 

Loving II: This is a new jewelry brand to me, and I love the pieces. They are having a sale! The quality is great—much nicer than Amazon jewelry! 

Wanting: The most perfect pink skirt
there ever was! 30% off this gorgeous and classic cardigan- I love the color dark carob! Another gorgeous cardigan in the prettiest fair isle knit under $100! This tweed jacket is spendy, but holy WOW! Such a gorgeous floral pajama set. This is a gorgeous wedding guest dress! I just got these sequin pants, and they are the most fun party pants, but I feel like wearing yoga pants! This faux fur coat is FABULOUS! This jacket is so classic and 40% off! This gold chunky necklace is fun!
Amazon Rec: I've purchased so many bottles of this zit spot treatment in my life. It is inexpensive and works. It lessens if not makes a zit disappear over night! 

You can find more of my Amazon favorites, here on my Amazon page where I am constantly updating it with all of my finds and top picks from home, beauty, fashion, and more!

Traveling: My husband and I are going on a little getaway this weekend, which I am looking forward to! I just want to relax! I have a few really cute outfits for the occasion, and I'm excited to wear them. Where we are going should be decked out for Christmas, so I am excited to get in the holiday spirit! 

Quoting: 'Only the guy that isn't rowing has time to rock the boat.' // See more of my favorites, here.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Gift Guide 2024: For the Gentlemen


This is part II of the men's gift guide, in which I am focusing on more giftable items rather than clothing and shoes! Part I, here!

Old Fashioned Ornament// This cute little ornament is just $5! Hang around a bottle of his favorite bourbon, and you will have a cute gift! 

Martini Dress Socks// These are fun and perfect for someone who has to dress in a suit and tie for the office to add a little hidden pizzazz to his outfit. 

Customized Travel Tote// I have and love this tote. For this design, I just got an 'S' as the initial so that both my husband and I could use it for travel. Code SYDNEY12 works for 12% off! This is my all-time favorite travel tote, and my husband just traveled with it for the first time a few weekends ago and loved it! 

Cashmere-lined Leather Gloves are a classic staple that every gentleman could use, and they're on sale for under $50. 

Massage Goggles// This sounds so intriguing. This has vibration, massage, and heat, and they sync to your heart rate to lower it so you can fall asleep faster or just relax. Code SUMMERWIND should save you 15%! 

Rope Hat// Think of this one as a placeholder. My husband has more hats than I do shoes, so that's really saying something. So... I guess you can never have too many hats (but don't tell my husband I said that, ha!). Anyway, the rope hat style is very 'in' at the moment, so snag one with his favorite sports team, golf club, etc. 

Leather Slippers// These are handsome, and you know the Ugg brand doesn't disappoint. Plus, you need to refresh your slippers every few years, so I think slippers are always a 'safe' gift. 

Crystal Rocks Glasses// We got a set of 4 of these for our wedding, and my husband is obsessed with them. They are stunning. The perfect luxurious cocktail glassware. 

End Grain Chopping Block// Don't tell, but this is what I'm getting my husband for Christmas! He researched, and the 'end grain' is supposed to be the best (vs. edge grain). Also, these are made at different price points with various woods, but maple and walnut are two of the best woods for cutting boards, so this one checks the boxes. Though, I am curious about this more wallet-friendly option. I may order both and see what my husband thinks! 
 
Golf Pong// This is a mix of putting and beer pong for a fun party game! 

Driver Headcover// Isn't this handsome?! 

Tumbler// My husband added this to our Amazon cart the other day. He has the OG Stanley tumbler and has used it for many years. He's ready to move on, ha! 

Watch Stand// Isn't this gorgeous?! Perfect for travel but I'd use it at home, too, because it's just too gorgeous! 

2024 Gift Guides:


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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Gift Guide 2024: For the Gentlemen (clothing + shoes)

Today is for the men in our life! I find men so hard to shop for!!! As always, this guide is inspired by my dad and husband. Both love golf, skiing, traveling, dogs, a stiff cocktail, live music, classic/preppy clothing and accessories, and sports. So, if this sounds like any guy in your life, this gift guide will help.

This is my first time doing a two-part gift guide because I wanted to dedicate an entire post to men's clothing, and adding in other more items would have made this post a mile long! Tomorrow will include more 'giftable' items. I am always getting asked about men's clothing, where to shop, what to buy, etc., so this could be very helpful for some of you! I tried to include primarily items my husband owns and am only sharing from brands I've shopped before and can vouch for quality!

Green Puffer Vest// My husband and I both have this vest, and I love it so much! It's lightweight but still nice and warm and such a classic look!

Quilted Crewneck// A nice lightweight option in lieu of a typical sweatshirt. 

Striped Button Down Shirt// The 'regent' fit button-downs are cut so perfectly- not too slim, not too baggy. 

Suede Boots// Such a classic style for casualwear and comfortable, too! 

Khaki Chinos// Overall, Polo Ralph Lauren pants fit my husband best. They're tailored without being too slim, and the quality is great for the price. 

Pima Cotton Pajamas// Everyone I know who has tried Lake has loved the brand. The Pima cotton is incredibly soft and so comfortable! There are many men's styles to choose from! My husband got the size XL, which is a size up from his usual size since they shrink in the dryer. 

Quilted Jacket// There are many quilted jackets out there, so it just depends on what style works, but this is a great option and also comes in brown. 

Herringbone Vest// My husband wears a lot of vests in the fall and winter and this one is so handsome but still feels and fits like a regular athletic vest! 


Down Puffer Jacket// This is a classic puffer that is warm enough for most winter days and comfortable to wear in the car as it is not super bulky. It comes in many colors, and they make it for women, too. 

Suede Chelsea Boots// This shoe style looks great on most men, regardless of their style. They are simple and classic and work as a chameleon because they pair with many different styles. 

Needlepoint Belt // My husband and dad both collect these gorgeous needlepoint belts. They're beautiful and add a nice texture and some color to an outfit. 

Cashmere Quarter Zip// You can never go wrong with a simple quarter zip- this cashmere is soft, high-quality, and has a subtle ribbed knit pattern. 

Corduroy Pants// This is another great pant find! These are cut more like trousers rather than denim, making them look a bit more polished than typical corduroys. The navy is a good, deep navy that pairs with so much. 

Dark Wash Jeans// These are my favorite pair of jeans in my husband's closet. They are well-tailored, and the dark wash looks so polished. 

Jeans// This is a more casual style of jeans than the other pair I shared above. They have a slightly lighter wash, though, still dark/mid-blue. The quality is top-notch, and the fit is slightly looser than the RL pair. 

Blue Sneakers// Love the 574's, such a classic style and inexpensive! 

Sneakers// These are a good-looking pair of sneakers. To me, they skew a less athletic and more 'fashionable'... they have to have the gum sole! 

Herringbone Loafers// How fun are these?! 

Fisherman Crewneck// I think this is one of the most classic sweaters of all time for anyone of any age. I have a similar sweater, and this is one of my husband's most-worn sweaters. It's like wearing a prettier sweatshirt- warm, comfortable, cozy! 

Poplin Button-Down// This is another button-down with a great fit- tailored but not overly slim! The fabric is lightweight- lighter than the Brooks Brothers one I recommended at the beginning of this post! 

Knit Polo// This is like a prettier version of a golf shirt, which my husband would wear daily otherwise. 

Venetian Loafers// These give you the Loro Piana look for much less. They're classic and comfortable and work with a multitude of outfits. 

Fleece Pullover// Easily one of my husband's most worn winter clothes. It's thick and warm! 

Winter Parka// This feels similar to my Canada Goose parka for a fraction of the cost. This is a true winter parka for when it is absolutely frigid outside. My husband loves this. 

Quilted Jacket// Another super classic quilted jacket. As of writing this, it's over 50% off which is crazy because this is one of the classic styles. 

Leather Belt// Outside of Smathers and Branson needlepoint belts, J. McLaughlin makes the best belts! 

Swim Trunks// These are handsome and have many print/color options. My husband thinks they are very comfortable. They run TTS!

2024 Gift Guides:


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