There’s just something special about that man in red…
May your Christmas be merry, bright and full of wonderful surprises!
Wardrobe Style Boards: Holiday Inspiration
‘Tis the season for merriment and merry holiday dressing :). I used to love getting dressed up for special events like New Years, Christmas Eve, holiday parties… I suppose I can attribute my throw-on-a-sweater-jeans-and-a-sparkly-necklace (if I’m lucky) attitude these days to life being so busy. Funny how adding another kid to the fold + a busy home + a job will do that. Oy vey.
But! my online shopping eye has been wandering and has found a few fun finds. Especially as we gear up for a winter wedding (my brother-in-law is getting married!), a rehearsal dinner and New Year’s Eve.
You can find all of the style boards (and product/sourcing links) by heading over to this gallery.
I’m especially enamored with shirt dresses as of late, this one in a beautiful moss green (one of many available colors by Tinley Road) is high on the list. I think that A-line dresses in general are quite flattering and versatile – they’re great for belting (a thin leather belt or a fat sparkly one), look great worn loosely, with sleeves rolled, matched with a pretty cardigan or a leather jacket… a piece that can transition from day to night or from spring to winter. Since San Diego is going through a semi-cool spell at the moment, I love the idea of a bootie during the cooler months and a nude heel come summer. And for the New Year’s Eve, how about a statement necklace?
Anna Kate has joined me with her own favorite New Year’s bash/winter wedding outfit idea – and as chance would have it, we were on the same wavelength this year, both choosing oversized gold watches, glittery jewelry and simple statement dresses. Ooooh I love her choice of red.
I’ll hand it off.
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It’s wedding season here in Arizona now that the weather’s finally cooled down a bit. So I’m always on the lookout for pretty statement dresses, on sale if possible! This one from Madewell is my favorite find recently (take advantage of their 30% off sale!). I picture it with sparkly accessories, like this gorgeous necklace (also on sale!), sweet flats, and a big, shiny gold watch (find all of the links right here).
-Anna Kate (visit her anytime right here)
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So perhaps dressing up will be in my near future, and it’s odd to say this, but that sounds very exciting right now :). Equally exciting? We are in count down mode for Christmas!
PS More style board ideas (and all of the product/sourcing links) over here.
PPS Need a belly laugh today? The 40 Most Awkward Dogs of 2013. #21 is my favorite.
*Giveaway* SANUS Flat Screen TV Mount
A while back I wrote a post and shared a giveaway in collaboration with SANUS® on TV mounting safety. I’m back to share another today! And guys, this giveaway is huge – this time SANUS® is offering a full motion swivel mount valued at $379 that can extend and tilt a TV as large as 70″.
Mounted TVs are not only attractive but they are also the safer option. SANUS® is launching a holiday campaign to share important facts about the safety issues behind thin flat screen TV purchases. The rate of children hurt from TVs tipping over has nearly doubled in two decades – I was surprised to learn that more than 17,000 children (that’s one every 30 minutes) will be treated in an emergency room across the US for TV related injuries. This year, SANUS® and Safe Kids Worldwide are partnering to educate consumers about the risk of unsecured flat panel TVs tipping and provide safety solutions.
Due to increasing TV sizes and new ultra thin designs, today’s flat panel TVs can easily tip when bumped or pulled, causing them to topple off media stands (I imagine babies gripping furniture while learning to walk are especially prone).
SANUS® TV wall mounts are available at Best Buy, Costco, Target and Walmart stores plus additional Audio Video retailers, but you could win one here today, too!
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Giveaway: SANUS® Premium Series VLF525 Full Motion Mount (formatted for 51″ to 70″ flat panel TV’s, but let me know if you have a smaller TV and I’m sure we can work something out). This TV mount tilts, swivels, extends and levels your TV without the need for tools. Unsightly cables stay concealed, and tool free assembly ensures a quick and easy installation
Value: $379.99
To Enter: Add your entry to the Rafflecopter box below (don’t worry, it only asks for your email for contact purposes if you’re the winner. Emails aren’t kept by anyone and you’re not opting in or subscribing to anything).
Giveaway ends Saturday, December 28 at midnight PST, winner will be chosen randomly and announced on the blog. Good luck! And happy weekend, all!
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This post is sponsored in collaboration with SANUS®.
