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DAY 2: Stocking Stuffers for Him & Her Under $25

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Home for the Holidays

It’s a tradition in the Adams’ household to put up the Christmas tree the Sunday after Thanksgiving so today is FINALLY the day! We put our Christmas cozies on (even if it is 80 degrees) and blare Christmas music while we pull out all of the holiday decorations and get the house looking like a winter wonderland. Most of the items you will see below are either already in our home or in my closet plus they are almost all under $50!

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Gift Guide: Champagne Taste vs. Beer Budget

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  1. Designer bags- What girl wouldn’t want a designer bag? We only dream about them on a regular basis and squeal at the thought! Designer bags range in price depending on the brand. Some of my favorite more “budget friendly” brands are Kate Spade, Tory Burch and Rebecca Minkoff. If we are dreaming then I’d have to say Gucci, Chloe and Chanel. Guess what? There are Black Friday deals for all of those!
  2. Designer shoes- Money doesn’t buy happiness but it does buy shoes and that’s kind of the same thing 🙂 There are some great sales on designer shoes going on right now including Stuart Weitzman, Hunter, Sorel and many others!
  3. Designer accessories- Statement earrings are my downfall right now but the good thing is that I don’t foresee them going anywhere anytime soon! Stock up on these fun accessories! Shopbop has so many good ones right now but BaubleBar will forever be my go-to budget friendly option.
  4. Luggage- While luggage ain’t cheap, it’s something that we all need! Do yourself a favor and buy it while it’s on sale.
  5. High end clothing- You can score so many high end brands at major discounts right now thanks to the Shopbop sale. Brands like Alice + Olivia, Self Portrait, endless roseEnglish FactoryLevi’s, and so many more!


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  1. Designer dupes- Not ready to shell out the money for the real deal? These *extremely good* knock offs can tide you over! I own the $23 Gucci dupe flats and have seen the $18 belt and Chloe bags in person! They look exactly like the real deal y’all and are a fraction of the cost!
  2. Cozy attire- Whether you are shopping for yourself or somebody else, anything cozy is a sure bet. Fuzzy socks, warm blankets, and pajamas are the way to anyone’s heart and there are so many good ones that are on major sale right now!
  3. Accessories- When in doubt, pretty much every girl likes accessories. Scarves, earrings, purses, you name it. You can usually find scarves and earrings at Target or Charming Charlie. These are my two personal favorite spots to score great deals!

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10 International Flight Essentials

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If you saw yesterday’s post, then you know that I am currently on a flight home. A 10 hour international flight to be exact! I thought it only fitting to share with you some of the items that I cannot travel without. While a few of these are specific to long, international flights, the majority are items that I take with me every single flight I go on, whether it is 30 minutes or 30 hours. If I leave anything important or helpful off, please let me know!

Comfortable Clothing // While some girls like to get dressed up for the airport, I do not and I think the general public would agree that comfort beats cute when it comes to airport fashion. My go to for a flight is always a good pair of leggings, joggers or sweatpants paired with a cotton tee, cardigan, and tennis shoes. Keep in mind that layers are your best friend when traveling so even if it’s hot outside, I suggest packing a sweater in your carry on for those freezing flights.

Backup Battery // Whether you plan on playing solitaire, rewatching SATC or listening to music, chances are you are going to run down your battery at some point. Having a portable charger is never a bad idea! It will also come in handy throughout your travels. This one is my tried and true favorite.

Empty Water Bottle // This is another good item to bring with you not only for flights, but also for your international travels. Isn’t it crazy to think that water is more expensive than beer in some countries?! Having a refillable water bottle with you will help you save money and keep you hydrated! I am loving this marble cased one that also keeps your water nice and cold.

Good Luggage // It might seem like such an adult thing to spend your money on (and maybe it is!), but it is well worth the money to have a set of luggage that will roll with ease throughout the airport. If you still have a luggage set that does not roll on four wheels, it’s probably time for a new set! Your arms and back will thank you. I purchased the below DVF luggage set over the past year and get compliments on it every single time that I travel.

Warm Socks // There is nothing worse than a case of cold toesies on an airplane! I always pack a pair of fuzzy socks. The best $2 that I have ever spent. If you want to splurge on a pair of “airplane socks” these are the best!

Passport Holder // While yes it makes for cute Instagram photos, it’s actually insanely helpful as it makes it easy to spot in your purse or carry on.

Fresh Face/Breath // I am not sure why but airplanes always make me feel so greasy and gross! I always pack my must have toiletries and make up in my carry on for this very purpose and also because if my luggage doesn’t make it to my final destination for some reason, at least I will have a little piece of sanity. TULA makes the best travel sized toiletries. I use their cleanser, moisturizer and exfloiating mask religiously. Get their discovery kit for 20% off with code ITSALLCHIC. I am also listing some of my favorite travel sized beauty items below.

A Good Book // If you need something to pass the time or if you are like me and an airplane is somehow the only place that you can find the time to read, make sure to pack a good book. I brought along the book Present over Perfect and highly suggest it for any other girlbosses out there.

A few other things that you might want to pack in your carry on is an extra change of clothes, hand sanitizer, face wipes, facial masks, a neck pillow, laptop, camera, phone charger, laptop charger, plug converter, headache medicine, and snacks. If I have missed anything else that you consider to be a carry on must have, please let me know in the comments below!

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Gift Guide: For the Beauty Lover

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MAC mini lipstick kit: from one MAC lipstick lover, I can tell you this would be at the top of my beauty list! $26

Rose gold kit: contains a few girl essentials including an eye lash curler and tweezers $42

Grace for the holidays set: once you smell this, you will be hooked too it’s just that heavenly! $18

Too Faced chocolate bar eye shadow palette: I own this and use every day. If you are looking for a good, natural eye shadow palette, look no further! $49

You Are Loved beauty mist set: hydrating mists to refresh your hair and makeup and smell good too! $15

Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Cream Kit: perfect for the contour beginner and works on all skin types! $40

Your Superheroes Full-Size Travel Brush Set: 6 makeup brushes that you can’t live without. $50

Batiste dry shampoo: my tried and true favorite dry shampoo. Give her a gift she will actually use!

TULA Holiday Hydration Kit: the one item that is more than $50 on this gift guide but it is such a great deal I had to put it on here. Each one of these products are normally $50 plus but this holiday bundle is only $75 for all of it!

‘The Four Pack’ Set (Limited Edition): 4 styling favorites from Dry Bar that are the perfect travel size. $39

MAC lipstick in “Brave”: ok this has been on 3 gifts guides so far so you know it’s good. This is my go-to everyday shade that is the perfect neutral shade with a little bit of pink tint.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Bold Brow Kit: this is at the top of my Christmas list. I feel like I am the last of my friends to buy this and every single one of them raves about it. $36

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GIVEAWAY

Continuing on with the 12 Days of Christmas giveaways, I have teamed up with TULA to give away my favorite products by them. I use their cleanser and hydrating moisturizer every day and try to use the exfoliating mask once a week. I have linked these below + one of my favorite kits for the holidays. Follow the below directions to enter and be on the lookout for an Instagram post today explaining how to gain extra entries as well.

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