Gifting Guide: 10 Gifts Under $50

Christmas is next week! Can you believe it? Time is winding down FAST to find the perfect gifts for your friends and family. If your like me, your probably STILL scrambling to get some last minute things to put under the tree.

I've put together a list of super cute and affordable last minute gift ideas sure to make anyone merry! Check out the links below.

1. Fruit Infuser water bottle : $13
2. Techie gloves : $16
3. Act Like a Lady Mug : $18
4. NY Times Bestseller: The Year Of Yes by Shonda Rhimes :$15
5. Stemless Wine Glass Set : $15
6. Wax and Oil Warmer : $8
7. Gilded Ceramic Coasters $28
8. Bluetooth Headphones : $20
9. Charging Case : $30
10. Silver Plated Crocodile Frame :$25

Gift Guide: 10 Perfect Gift's for Her (Without Breaking Your Budget)

It's that time of year again! The season of giving is upon us and with so many people on our list holiday shopping can get a little overwhelming. Here are some great gift options sure to wow any female and take the stress out of gifting.

1. Alex & Ani Bracelets : $28
2. It Girl Fashion Mug : $18
3. Electric Wine Opener : $29
4. New York Times Best Seller: The Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes : $15
5. XMY Makeup Brush Set : $21
6. Kate Spade New York Glitter Phone Case : $40
7. Josie Maran Argan Oil Sensations Gift Set  :$48
8. Kate Spade Ring Holder $40
9. Taste Home For The Holidaze Makeup Palette Set : $49
10. Bauble Bar Initial Bar Pendant Necklace Set : $58
11. Rebecca Minkoff Leo Envelope Clutch: $95
12. Colourpop Foxy Ulta Matte Lip Set  : $20
13. Kate Spade Planner : $36
14. Timex Watch: $37
15. Prada Candy Perfume :$70

DIY: Pretty (No Carve) Glam Pumpkins

Who else loves fall as much as I do? I mean seriously how could you not obsess over cozy sweaters, hot beverages, and don't even get me started on pumpkin spice everything!

Speaking of pumpkins, after London and I went pumpkin picking I thought we'd try to do something other than carving this year. Even though fresh pumpkin is a lovely ingredient for fall recipes..I think I can skip the mess and just settle for the canned.

This time we ditched the knives and reached for the glitter to create a more glamorous touch to the season, and boy did we have fun! London really enjoyed herself...I mean REALLY REALLY enjoyed herself. I mean like glitter glued to her legs enjoyed herself.

In total we had 6 pumpkins to decorate. I decided to create some Alanna Foxx originals while Lon headed straight for the sparkles. I'd say we did a pretty good job!

I started off by spray painting the stems of each pumpkin. Making sure to tape around the base of the stem, covering the pumpkin with tissue paper to protect from the spray paint. If you want to paint the entire pumpkin one color skip the protection and spray the entire pumpkin. Let that dry for about 30 minutes.

Next do the opposite, protect the stem as you spray paint the pumpkin with two coats of spray paint. Allow to dry for about an hour.

To add glitter: Coat the pumpkin in spray adhesive and sprinkle with glitter. Sprinkle a little or sprinkle a lot you can even do two coats if you like. Seal the glitter in with clear spray sealer.

(My special little helper)

To add bling letters: Sketch out the letters you would like to be written on the pumpkin, a light market or highlighter is perfect for this. Using a glue gun apply rhinestones one by one, tracing the letters written on the pumpkin.

There you have it! This project was super easy and fun! All the items that I used will be listed below. Don't forget to tag and tweet me your pictures if you decide to do one of these ideas, I would love to see how they come out!


*Products used
- Glue
- Spray Paint (black, white, and gold)
- Glitter (both fine and regular)
- Rhinestones
- Washi tape

* Be mindful of harmful chemicals when using spray paint, make sure the area is well ventilated. 


Remember, pumpkins are fun to decorate all season, NOT just for Halloween. Happy Fall! ♥

Cheers!: Caramel Apple Sangria Recipe

Just in case I haven't said it 1,000 times yet, I love Fall! Everything about this season the decor, fashion, warm colors, and hello- pumpkin everything? Yes I absolutely love it all! Anyone who knows me knows that I live for a great holiday cocktail. With the holiday season quickly approaching, the bartender in me couldn't resist mixing up something festive for my guests to sip on.

Insert the infamous Caramel Apple Sangria. Amongst the many flavors that I associate with this season, caramel apple has got to be one of my favorites. It took me 3 liquor stores and a whole lot of questions before I got this recipe right.

I was looking for some version of caramel liqueur (a non alcoholic flavoring syrup), only not ONE liquor store had anything in stock....in Atlanta...go figure. So I had to improvise and use buttershots instead. Now before you turn your nose up and say "eew", trust me it's AMAZE! - and it tastes nothing like butter.

Caramel Apple Sangria

1 cup Smirnoff Vanilla
1 cup Smirnoff Caramel Kiss
1/3 cup Dekuyper Buttershots
2 cups white wine (Moscato if you want it sweet, Pinot Grigio if you want it dryer)
2 cups Sparkling Apple Cider
A splash of Apple Cider
A Dash of Cinnamon
Diced Apples

Mix all ingredients together, adding the apples last. Refrigerate for 2-4 hours and serve chilled, garnish with apple slices. Enjoy!

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! Happy Friday!

What is your favorite fall flavor?

Fashionista: Top 6 Shoe Fashions for the Fall

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1. THE ANKLE BOOT

Year after year the ankle bootie never fails us as a fall favorite. This style is so versatile! It can be worn as a flat or a heel making it super easy to dress up or down. This is the perfect shoe staple for your fall wardrobe.

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2. THE CHUNKY HEEL

The 70's are back in full swing, groovy baby! These chunky heels are ripped straight from the psychedelic era. The nude and neutral tones help to add a more minimalistic vibe to this shoe. Whether in a super cute bootie or an open toed heel, I'm sure your feet will thank you for a stiletto break this fall.

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3. THE MARY JANE HEEL

This pump will forever be a classic. Mary Jane's always add a tough of feminism to an outfit. Pair these with an a-line midi skirt or a mod mini dress and patterned tights, perfect and trendy for the fall.

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4. THE BALLET FLAT

This shoe will forever be a classic. The ballet flat is perfect for sprucing up a pair of jeans or a nice skirt. You can still get that classic dolled-up look without the pain of heels. They come in an abundance of different styles and colors, and the best part about them is you don't even have to wear socks!

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5. THE HIGH BOOT

For the sexy woman in all of us there is the high boot. Take it mid calf, knee high, or dare you say thigh high this fall with this risqué trend. You can wear it as a flat boot, wedged, full on stiletto, or even a fun peep toe or sandal. This boot is another favorite staple for the fall.

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6. THE SNEAKER

Ahh the sneaker. Personally I am not a huge fan of sneakers BUT this fall they are definitely making a comeback. Sneakers are super comfortable, easy to throw on, and go with practically anything you can find in your closet! If you are like me and like to avoid laces whenever possible try some of the new slip on sneaker styles.

Which is your favorite shoe trend for this fall? 

Luscious Lips: Christian Louboutin Set to Launch Luxury Lipstick Collection

picture: Christian Louboutin

Hello lover!

It's totally happening people. Creator of the world's most coveted red-soled stilettos, Christian Louboutin, has ventured into the world of makeup, giving us luxury in a tube.

After the launch of his premier nail polish line last year, Christian Louboutin is further expanding his high fashion brand with quite possibly the most glamorous lipstick ever, set to debut this Fall.

picture: Christian Louboutin

The collection includes 3 finishes- Silky Satin, Sheer Voile, and (my personal favorite) Velvet Matte. There are 38 collection-inspired shades to choose from; think bold pinks, dark wines, naughty nudes, and of course the iconic Louboutin red.

The packaging definitely lives up to the Louboutin standards, with Egyptian inspired gold pointed tubes, mimicking mermaid tails and luxury bullets dipped in gold, with tiny little golden crown shaped caps. The signature colors are laced in black lacquer to stand out from the rest, as if anything Louboutin would ever be considered to "fit in"-ha!

picture: Christian Louboutin

What's also really neat is that the lipstick actually doubles as a jewelry. Yes, you read that correctly, jewelry. There is a loop in the crown where you can attach a ribbon to wear your new high-end lipstick as a pendant. Pretty cool huh?

Of course the best things in life never come cheap so you can expect to pay a pretty penny for such a luxurious lippie, $90 to be exact.

picture: Christian Louboutin

The collection will launch on www.christianlouboutin.com and at SAKS in September of 2015, so start saving up your coins now ladies!

What do you think? Will you be purchasing?

OOTD: Bronner Brothers Chic

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending my first Bronner Brother's Hair Show here in Atlanta. I was super excited because I had always heard so many great things about this historic trade show but I had no idea what to wear. I decided to play it safe with my normal black and white canvas and throw a pop of color in there. And anyone who knows me knows that I'm a bit extra, so even though I knew I'd be doing mostly walking all day, I still decided to #slay in my heels! I met so many awesome people from so many different places, it was really a great networking experience. Check out the outfit details after the jump.

FOREVER 21 HAT || CHOIES SKIRT || AMERICAN APPAREL CROP TOP || LILLYLULU SHOES || HENRI BENDEL BAG || HENRI BENDEL WATCH || ALEX AND ANI BANGLES ||