A "Picture" Perfect Holiday

There is nothing that makes me feel bubblier than holiday pictures! Pictures of all things Christmas-y have consumed my Pinterest, Instagram, and Tumblr for the past few weeks. So, I am spreading the holiday cheer by passing on my collection of adorably merry pictures.

Happy Holidays! 

Tis' the Season

Tis' the season for gift giving! Every year I struggle with finding the right gift for each of my family members and each of my friends. I aim to give gifts that are unique and special and truly indicative of my relationship with that individual, but I have to stay finance- friendly because of the low budget that my teenage salary puts me on.

For the ladies in my life:
O.P.I. is America's (really the world's) best nail polish line. The polish is known universally for it's clever. quirky color names and amazing quality. At any local Ulta, Sephora, or your local department store, O.P.I. is sold for $8.50 a bottle, making it a perfect gift for every girl in your life! I have been buying my friends different shades of O.P.I. every year, as the company produces newly inspired shades every season. This season the best- selling O.P.I. collection is the Skyfall line, inspired by the new James Bond movie. The colors are stunning and very versatile. A bottle of this polish will last approximately three years!

   Another cute and clever thing- that is hot on the market- follows a trend referred to as bracelet- stacking. It is wearing multiple bracelets at one time in an unorganized kind of clump with no necessary pattern or common theme. It may sound kind of unflattering and strange but it allows for a touch of character in every outfit. Currently Forever 21 and H&M sell pre-arranged bracelet sets for anywhere between $4.00 - $7.00.

This mixed set is from Aldo and Etsy combined totalling at $20.00 for all 8 bracelets.

This set is also divided between Claires and Forever 21 totalling at $25.00 for all 7 bracelets.











I am a huge believer in giving a gift that LASTS! If I can find something that is versatile and will go to good use for longer then a few months then I feel I have succeeded in the gift department. However, sometimes I take the easy- out and just go with a gift card. I find that a Target gift card can accomplish anything and everything! So it may just be the perfect gift for the guy in your life. Or, if you have the kind of man who cherishes experience- based gifts, check out Groupon.com. I have also been purchasing an inordinate amount of Starbucks gift cards this holiday season!

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