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Holiday Gift Guide For: Him

1. J. Crew Broken-in Tee // 2. Whiskey on the Rocks // 3. Clava Snap Valet // 4. Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer Sunglasses // 5. Breweries of the United States Poster // 6. The Art of Shaving Full Size Kit // 7. The Official Scrabble Players Dictionary // 8. Eclectic by Tom Dixon Candle // 9. Sea Salt Soap // 10. Under Armor Men's Charged Cotton Storm Pullover Hoody // 11. J. Crew Cashmere Crewneck Sweater // 12. Black Hawaiian Sea Salt // 13. Brooks Brothers Collapsible Umbrella // 14. Scotch & Soda Leather iPhone Case // 15. Herschel Supply Co Little America Backpack // 16. Williams-Sonoma Grilling Rub Collection // 17. J. Crew Harington Suede Bucks // 18. SIGG Water Bottle // 19. Kaufmann Mercantile Leather Handmade Football // 20. Banana Republic Leather Dopp Kit // 21. Key Bottle Opener // 22. Brooklyn Brewshop Beer Making Kit

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides:

The Chef // The Gadget Queen // The Jetsetter //
The Home // The Girly Girl // The Hostess

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Hostess

1. C. Wonder Monogram Cheese Board with Spreader // 2. Dragonfly Sequin Napkin Ring // 3. Bubbly Champagne Flutes // 4. Eucalyptus and Gardenia Soy Candle // 5. Beaded Round Dessert Pedestal // 6. Elderflower Presse // 7. Sur La Table Holiday Beverage Jar // 8. Pinecone Salt and Pepper Shakers // 9. juliska Green Dip Set // 10. "Celebrate: A Year of Festivities for Families and Friends" by Pippa Middleton // 11. Leif Glitter Salad Set // 12. Brooklyn Slate Co. Slate Cheese Board // 13. Simrin Herringbone Linen Napkins // 14. The Double Bar Cart by Society Social // 15. West Elm Gold Rimmed Stemless Wine Glass // 16. Acrylic Wine Stopper // 17. CB2 Oar Server // 18. Kate Spade Silver Street Coasters // 19. Raspberry Banner Place Cards // 20. Bodum Eileen French Press // 21. Mark and Graham Chalkboard Wine Charms

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides:

The Chef // The Gadget Queen // The Jetsetter //
The Home // The Girly Girl // The Fitnessista

xo-K

Walking Off the Stuffing

My post-Thanksgiving Friday morning consisted of a short trip to the gym and a long walk around the Naval Academy. Followed by leftovers. Lots and lots of leftovers. 

Annapolis, you're beautiful. I'm glad I get to call you home.

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Fitnessista

1. lululemon The Mat // 2. 180s Earwarmers with Headphones // 3. Jawbone UP // 4. Under Armour Fitted Coldgear Mockneck // 5. Fitbit One // 6. Wordlock Padlock // 7. Gymboss Interval Timer // 8. eddy Glass Camelbak // 9. lululemon The Towel // 10. Zumba Fitness 2 for Wii // 11. Timex T5H881 Zone Trainer // 12. C9 by Champion Fleece Hoodie // 13. Tone-Fitness 20 lbs Hourglass Dumbbell Set // 14. Zella 'Double the Fun' Headband // 15. Get Burning - Herb Tea for Metabolism // 16. Fitbit Zip  // 17. GoFit Foam Roller // 18. Nike+ Fuelband // 19. Nike Tempo Track Short // 20. lululemon Namaste Yoga Tote III // 21. Asics GEL-Neo 33 // 22. Blueprint 'Renovation' Cleanse // 23. Yurbuds In-Ear Headphones

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides:

The Chef // The Gadget Queen // The Jetsetter //

The Home // The Girly Girl

xo-K

The Perfect Outfit For...

Dolce & Gabbana Cape // J. Crew Janey Calf Hair Flats // TopShop Ankle Leggings // J. Crew Classic Pavé Link Bracelet // Kate Spade Skinny Mini Bow Studs // NARS Lipstick in Manhunt // Canon EOS Rebel T3

Happy Thanksgiving!

xo-K

Fashion People as Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

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So I am not really big on the Thanksgiving Day parade. I mean, I have it on in the background so I can say I "watched" it has not ever been something that has kept my ADD-prone attention span for more than a few minutes at a time. THIS on the other hand, having fashion people as Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons - pure. genius. I would one hundred percent stop everything I am doing Thanksgiving morning {read: preparing my body for some major carb loading} to watch a large Donatella Versace or Karl Lagerfeld float through Manhattan. Like I said, pure genius.

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Girly Girl

1. Kate Spade Charm Heels // 2. Tiny Bow Necklace // 3. J. Crew Cashmere Long Gloves // 4. J. Crew Silk Pajama Shirt // 5. J. Crew Silk Pajama Pant // 6. Zara Home Chenango Frame // 7. Calypso St. Barth Divine Minaudiere Clutch // 8. Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Slim Zip Around // 9. Hunter Wellies in Mint // 10. DKNY Sparkle Strap Watch // 11. sugar paper Recipe Box // 12. J. Crew Pocket Datebook // 13. Tory Burch Desk Calendar with Stand // 14. philosophy Pure Grace Bath and Shower Gel // 15. J. Crew Heart Keychain // 16. Sigma Essential Brush Kit // 17. Sole Society Peony Glitter Ballet Flat // 18. Kate Spade Mini Bow Bracelet // 19. Ted Baker Amada Glitter Tablet Sleeve // 20. Michael Kors Jet Set NS Tote

The winner of the $50 Sephora Gift Card giveaway is Emily! You have an email from me in your inbox :)

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides:

The Chef // The Gadget Queen // The Jetsetter //
The Home

xo-K

{Giveaway} Sephora

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I will be giving away a $50 gift card to Sephora on Monday! This can be used to jumpstart your holiday shopping or to buy a treat for yourself!

{This gift card will be purchased by me. Open to US residents only. Winner has the option of receiving a $50 eGift Certificate to be used at Sephora.com}

To enter, click here to go to the original post and follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget. Winner will be announced on Monday, November 19. 

Good luck!

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Home

1. MadeByGirl Small Gold Love Print // 2. Zara Home Sophie Bottle Cover // 3. Pier1 Fuzzy Throw in Sand // 4. West Elm Gold Flatware // 5. Hob Nob Seaglass Candle // 6. Diptyque Boxed Set of Three Mini Candles // 7. Jonathan Adler Letter Pillow // 8. Serena & Lily Glass Carafe in Rose // 9. Prada Marfa Sign // 10. Serena & Lily Seagrass Basket // 11. Jayson Gold Athena Tray // 12. Wooden Dice // 13. Zara Home Leopard Placemat // 14. Pier1 Apothecary Jars // 15. sugar paper Kraft To Do List // 16. Nate Berkus for Target Collection Small Decorative Bowl // 17. High Street Market Small Brass Telescope // 18. Blue Pineapple Vase // 19. Metallic Gold Dictionary

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides:

The Chef // The Gadget Queen // The Jetsetter 

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Jetsetter

1. Somme Institute Mobile Travel Kit // 2. Reed Krakoff Metallic Luggage Tag // 3. Marc by Marc Jacobs Embroidered Cosmetics Case // 4. "My Pills" Pill Case // 5. Brookstone Tempur-Pedic Transit Pillow // 6. Mary Green "Sleeping Beauty" Eye Mask // 7. Heys Touch-Screen Digital Luggage Scale // 8. bobble Water Purifying Bottle // 9. J. Crew Cashmere Purl-Stitch Snood // 10. evian Water Spray Duo to Go // 11. J. Crew Leather Colorblock Passport Case // 12. Izola Soiled Garments Laundry Bag // 13. Laqa & Co Nail Polish Pen in Berry // 14. fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Berry // 15. "Take Charge" Charger & Cord Case // 16. T3 Featherweight Journey Travel Dryer

Don't forget to enter my $50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway here!!

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides can be found here!

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Gadget Queen

1. Uniea Dot iPad Case // 2. Bentley Remote Control Car // 3. Belkin Conserve Socket

4. Michael Kors Slim Macbook Air Sleeve // 5. Michael Kors iPhone Sleeve // 6. iPhone Pocket Projector // 7. Powermate for J. Crew Printed Backup Battery for iPhone // 8. Kate Spade Diagonal Stripe iPhone 4 Case // 9. UGG Australia Great Jones Speaker Ear Muffs // 10. hoodiebuddie Basic Zip-Up Fleece Hoodie // 11. Michael Kors iPhone Wristlet // 12. C. Wonder Bullhorn iPad Speaker // 13. Kotego Panoramic Accessory for iPhone // 14. HEX Solo Wallet Case for iPhone 5 // 15. iDuck Bathtub Music // 16. J. Crew Printed iPhone Case // 17. iHome Portable Stereo System // 18. C. Wonder Tablet Keyboard // 19. ASOS Suede Quilted Leather iPad Case

Don't forget to enter my $50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway here!!

More 2012 Holiday Gift Guides can be found here!

xo-K

Holiday Gift Guide For: The Chef

1. KitchenAid Aqua-Sky Artisan Stand Mixer, 5qt. // 2. Sur la Table Stainless Steel Measuring Cups // 3. cook-a-boo Bamboo Cookbook Holder with Acrylic Splash Guard // 4. Personalized Maple Round Cutting Board // 5. Cuisinart Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, and Sorbet Maker // 6. Joseph Joseph Scoot Pizza Wheel // 7. William Sonoma Dough Gloves // 8. Anthropologie Cuisine Couture Apron // 9. Crock-Pot Programmable 6 Quart Slow Cooker // 10. Silpat Silicone Cookie Sheet Liners // 11. Williams-Sonoma Avocado Cuber // 12. Crate&Barrel Molcajete 13. Sur la Table Classic Raspberry Oven Mitt // 14. Belkin Kitchen Stand and Wand for Tablets // 15. Kuhn Rikon Corn Zipper // 16. Crate&Barrel Individual Egg Poacher // 17. Dean & Deluca Spice Rack

Don't forget to enter my $50 Sephora Gift Card Giveaway here!!

xo-K

{Giveaway} Sephora

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Back in February, when I started this little blog of mine, I never imagined the opportunities I would receive and the wonderful people I would meet through it.

As a THANK YOU to the blog world, I decided to giveaway a $50 Sephora Gift Card to one lucky reader. This can be used to jumpstart your holiday shopping or to buy a treat for yourself!

{This gift card will be purchased by me. Open to US residents only. Winner has the option of receiving a $50 eGift Certificate to be used at Sephora.com}

To enter, follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below (must click over to the blog to view). Winner will be announced on Monday, November 19. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck!

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xo-K

Wish List

Sequin Pillow | Zara Home

faux-fur earmuffs | Madewell

Timex Originals Easy Reader | Piperlime

Women's Candra Slipper | Target

Margaret Necklace in Pink | Furbish

Black & White Zig Zag Throw | shop ten 25

Essie 'Good as Gold' Polish | Nordstrom

In the midst of making a handful of fab gift guides {coming to the blog next week!} I have found so many things that I love. Every year around this time, I struggle to make a Christmas list to send to my family. I usually ask for money or gift certificates only to hear, "we want to get you something meaningful." This year, the gift guides I have made have really helped me pick out a handful of small things to ask Santa my family for - and I hope they help you too! Lots of goodies coming your way soon!

{Find more wish lists here.}

xo-K

Sandy: How to Help

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 A handful of my very good friends live in the Connecticut, New Jersey & New York area and it breaks my heart to see the devastation Sandy left. If you are anything like me, you want to help in any way you can. On Friday, I donated $10 to The Red Cross by texting REDCROSS to 90999. You can also make a donation by visiting www.redcross.org. Nearly 300 Red Cross blood drives were canceled because of Sandy, so blood supplies are low in the areas affected the most. The Red Cross asks that those who can donate to schedule an appointment to give blood. The New York Blood Center is urging people to donate blood for those in the New York/New Jersey area. To donate, call 800-933-2566 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org.

Here are other organizations that are looking for donations:
American Humane Association {test HUMANE to 80888 to give $10}
AmeriCares
ASPCA
City Meals on Wheels
Direct Relief International {text RELIEF to 27722 to give $10}
Feeding America
Food Bank of NYC {text FBNYC to 50555 to give $10}
Humane Society{text LOVE to 20222 to give $10}
International Medical Corps {text MED to 80888 to give $10}
Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC
Occupy Sandy
Salvation Army {text STORM to 80888 to give $10}
Save the Children
World Vision

xo-K

Weekend Wardrobe

Splendid Jersey Turtleneck | Net-a-Porter
NARS Red Lizard Lipstick | Sephora
Mini-Bow Ring | Madewell

J. Crew Excursion Quilted Herringbone Vest | J. Crew

J. Crew Glitter T-Strap Ballet Flats | J. Crew

Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Tote | Piperlime
J Brand Washed Blue Super Skinny Jeans | Stylebop.com

xo-K

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xo-K

Six Things I Love About November

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1. Starbucks Red Cups - the holidays are officially here!
2. Christmas Music - okay, I might have started listening to it in October, 
but you know what I say? It's never too early for Christmas Music.
3. Navy v. Texas State - november 17 {Go Navy!}
4. Thanksgiving - family and delicious food. enough said.
5. Black Friday Shopping - while the mall on black friday scares the daylights out of me, 
I am a major fan of online black friday sales.
6. Holiday Gift Guides - coming soon to the blog!

xo-K