2014 Gift Guide

We all have those hard to shop for people, but I've compiled a list that hopefully will make your last minute shopping a breeze!

1. These boots from Bear Paw are on my wish list. Being from the Midwest, snow boots are a must and these are just too cute to pass up.

2. How ingenious is a microwave bowl mitt? TCKitchen nailed it with this product. Through a bowl full of food in this mitt, through it in the microwave, and don't burn your fingers on the bowl when it's time to take it out of the microwave!

3. For all of those coffee loves out there, get them a personalized coffee cozy! Their hands won't smell like the gross cardboard cozy that Starbucks gives you. And even better, it's reusable!

4. This facial mud mask is all natural. It detoxes your pores leaving your skin bright and glowing. Need I say more?

5. Beanies are huge right now. What better than a handmade beanie and supporting small businesses?! I can't get over how cute and cozy this hat is.

6. Northeast Nutmeg makes amazing smelling soy candles! Let's be honest, if I bought one for Christmas it would be under my tree for myself. Whether you're looking for a gift or want to pamper yourself, Northeast Nutmeg is definitely worth looking into!

Winter Wear

So I recently searched on pinterest for "winter outfits." I wasn't expecting to see layer upon layer with heavy coats on, but I must admit the girls that wear these outfits must live in Florida! These very cute and stylish outfits are a few examples of "winter outfits"

I personally would wear all of these!
The only downside is that I'm from Illinois and with the wind chill today its -50 degrees, yes you read that correctly -50! Needless to say I don't plan on getting dressed up and going anywhere today! I'm spending the day in yoga pants with hot chocolate in my hand!

Layering is my style. No matter the time of year, I am constantly layering (which is a big downfall in the warmer months). Naturally I lean towards the leggings, knee high socks, and boots as a go to outfit. This winter I've especially taken up a love for chunky knit scarves as displayed in all of these pictures :) Check back Friday for examples of how I style my chunky scarves!

What is your go to outfit on cold weather days?
Stay warm and stay safe in this crazy weather!

Winter is Approaching

 Chillier days are now upon the midwest! Yesterday there was actual accumulation of snow, I like snow but I believe it should only be around during the month of December (and I feel that's a generous offer!). Outfits for my classes are always challenging; I like to wear something warm so I stay warm walking into class and getting settled in class but you can never predict the temperature of the classroom! So I like wearing things I can manipulate and take off or put on such as sweaters and scarves. This is a little outfit very do-able for an every day school outfit: an adorable paisley scarf (etsy), booties that I need (pinterest), pink cardigan (forever 21), and jeans (not pictured but my favorite are linked from AE)






















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What's your favorite do-able and affordable outfits? Scarves are my go to for the colder months! What's yours?