Monday, November 30, 2020

Gift Guide for the Jet Setter

I know what you're thinking... why would I buy someone something travel related this year? I know it sounds crazy since no one is really traveling. However, I promise you that your friend/family member that was always traveling before can't wait to get back to it. Why not get them something they will use when things get back to normal doing something they love? 
Here are a few things I think the jet setter in your life will find useful.
This is a no brainer. Luggage can be expensive so it's always nice to get it as a gift. This is great for someone who maybe just got the travel bug.
You can use this to set your curling iron or straightener on while getting ready so you don't burn anything. You can also use it to pack your hot tool if it's still hot when you need to go. 
I got one earlier this year and love it. It's great for travel because it's lightweight and you can have multiple books with you without the bulk.
This helps keep all your cords organized. I can't tell you how many times mine get lost & tangled at the bottom of my bag.
This is good for someone who travels internationally a lot. Perfect to snuggle up and take a nice long nap.
We all know that person who is an overpacker. (Raises hand. Guilty!) This will help save them a ton of money in overweight baggage fees.
These are a great way to stay organized. I really need to get some of these myself.
Nothings worse than getting to the airport and realizing your phone is on 20%. Portable chargers are great and this one has the cables already connected to it. Can't tell you how many times I've had the portable charger with no charging cable. 
This is great for tropical vacations. If you want to go for a swim before your flight you can just throw your wet swimsuit in this bag and not worry about getting everything wet.
These are a game changer for flights! I would always steal J's and finally bought myself a pair this year. 
This will help keep you organized. I am all about that! This one is more geared towards guys, but the same company has this one with more storage for jewelry. 

Hopefully we will all be back to normal travel soon. I know I am ready for some trips! What are your travel essentials? I would love to hear about them in the comments. 

Cyber Monday 2020

 Happy Cyber Monday!
If you aren't all shopped out from last weekend I've got lots of deals to share with you today. Honestly, some of these deals are even better than the ones last week. 

Men's Clothing 30% off. Love this henley!
These slippers are 30% off! These are on my list. 
Apple Watch $50 off!
Hearth & Hand KitchenAid $80 off! Such a unique color.
Barefoot Dreams Robe Dupe 30% off. I'm not a robe gal, but I'm debating buying this.
Women's clothing 30% off. I LOVE this sweater. Seen here.
iRobot Vacuum $68 off. I got one of these on Prime Day! 
30% off shoes. I have these rain boots and love them.
Bluetooth Speaker $50 off. We have these speaker and it works great! 
Dyson Cordless Vacuum $50 off. Bought a similar one during Black Friday deals earlier this month.

30% off all Tarte products! 
I really want this eyeshadow set! They also make my Favorite Concealer.
30% off all Dr. Brandt. I love this primer.
30% off T3 Hair Dryers.
30% off select Cool products. This is one of my favorite sunscreens.
35% off Boscia. This is a good moisturizer.
30% off Bliss. I use this exfoliator and love it.
30% off Soap and Glory. This lotion is one of my favorites and it smells so good!
50% off Redkin Styling & Finishing products. My favorite hairspray.
30% off Ofra. This highlighter is hands down the BEST!!
25% off Beauty Bio. Including the GloPRO.
40% off Skyn Iceland. I love these eye gels.
30% off select Sunday Riley treatments & serums. This one is my new favorite.

The famous volcano candle.
They also have some good holiday scents & other year round scents.

I love this pie print set. Pants here.
I wish I could wear yellow because this velvet puffer is amazing!
Corduroy skinny jeans that come in a ton of colors.
I'm in love with this dot sleeve top.
This velvet swing dress would be great for a holiday party. 
You can never go wrong with a ribbed sweater dress

This parka has been on my wishlist forever. I will buy it one day.
I love a good knit pom pom beanie.
The tissue turtlenecks are such a closet staple. At 50% off you can definitely stock up!!
Sweater hoodie. Such a cute twist on a basic hoodie.
Cocoon coat. Another amazing coat that is also on my wishlist.
Cashmere crewneck at 50% off!!! Definitely grab one or two of these.
Martini glass t-shirt. This would be fun for a casual NYE.

After Hours in tort
Fools Gold in black
Icy in black
Big Time in black
High Key in black fade
Jezabell in gold
Noosa Metal in black
Sweet Dreams in milky tort
High Key in black pink

I have a similar pair and love them!
These are my favorite! I wear them all the time.
Great GG dupes.
So trendy right now. They also come in white.

I have this bag and love it!!
These are on my wishlist.
Such a great everyday bag.

Obsessed with these.
This is one of my favorite pallets.
Wear these all the time! 




Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Black Friday 2020

 Can you believe it's already Thanksgiving? You know what that means... Black Friday shopping is almost upon us. Really, it already is. So many retailers have started this year and are encouraging people to shop online. I've rounded up a bunch of the best deals for ya below! And let me tell you, there are definitely some good ones this year. (I may or may not have already shopped a bunch!)
Tula is doing 25% off the entire site!
My face cleanser is here.
I also love this primer & eye balm. I'm also debating buying this sunscreen.

Parkside Harbor 40% off the entire site until 10am! 30% off after that.
Love this sweatshirt!
You definitely need this lounge set and this lounge set!
Y'all know I love a good shacket
I've been wanting to pull the trigger on this set!

Jcrew 50% off the site! 

Nasty Gal 60% off the site!

30% off the site with code "THEFASHIONABLYLATEBLONDE"

25% off the site with code BF25



Ulta: So many different deals on select items
50% off 
40% off
$10 
There are a bunch of other brands on sale for $10 too. My favorite from Stila is Beso. Such a great red.
50% off
50% off 
The Naked Honey and Naked Cherry are also 50% off.
50% off
$10 
This is one of my favorite mascaras. There's a few others on sale for $10 too! Now is a good time to stock up.
50% off Tarte Foundations
$15
This is my absolute RIDE OR DIE face cleanser. There's a bunch of face cleansers on sale.
25% off 
There's a few MAC lip kits this applies to. 
50% off
I've been using this forever and love it. I recently started using it in the morning and it's great. It's really great if you use a concealer (shape tape) that can be a little drying. Makes it go on so much smoother.
$15
This is another face cleanser on sale. I used to use this one before Tula. My mom still uses it and loves it.
$10
I might finally pull the trigger and try one of the Kylie lipsticks.
Everyone LOVES these! My hair gal told me not to use one on my hair type, but if you have the right hair type these are GREAT! 
My favorite foundation is on sale here for $35!

Old Navy: 50% off the entire store. Online & In-Store

I have one from a few years ago and love it!
Love the sleeves and color of this sweater! 
These are quickly becoming my new favorite sports bra. I may or may not have bought like 5 in the last month. 
This looks so cozy and stars are super trendy right now.
I am obsessed with plaid coats this season. I saw this in stores today and it took everything in me not to buy it.
This is another active piece that is quickly becoming my favorite. I think I now own 5 pairs of Old Navy Leggings.
I get all my plaid shirts from Old Navy. This ones perfect for the holiday season.
These match the sweatshirt above and I think it's such a cute set.
I'm all about loungewear pieces. This sweatshirt looks so cozy and I love the color.
I actually love Old Navy jeans and they are so comfy. I really need a pair in this color so I just might pull the trigger.
I feel like no one does puffer vest and jackets like Old Navy. I just picked this guy up in black today.
I have this in another color and LOVE it. I have been debating this green & blue plaid for a while. Maybe I will finally pull the trigger.

Quay Australia: BOGO!!
I love Quay sunnies. They are probably my most work sunglasses! I am thinking about getting 2 new pairs during the sale. 

Nordstrom
Nordstrom has a bunch of GREAT Black Friday deals. 
This seems so cool! I want one for myself! 
I got this during the Nsale and it's so freaking soft!
These look so comfy!
I'm such a sucker for Uggs! True confession I own 6 pairs! (I live in Florida!!! Why that's necessary I have no idea!)
I've had my eye on this for a while. There's a bunch of good Free People items included in the sale! 
I've seen this everywhere in the past week. Thinking about giving it a try! I love their other mascara.
Enough said! 
These are such a great pair of boots! 
My friend has one of these and they are so nice because they are easy to carry with you! I also just found out they are local to me.
These make such a great gift! 
I'm not a mom, but I feel like I always hear about this brand. Black Friday is a great time to get stuff if you are an expecting mom! Knock out those items on your registry!
These are the best pair of running shoes I have ever owned. I'm debating replacing my pair.

Aerie: 50% off sweatshirts and 40% off everything else
I bought this last month and LOVE it! This print gives me all the heart eyes.
This looked so cozy when I was in the store today.
I love the little graphic at the collar.
This looks like such a good workout piece! 
Picked one of these up today! The color options are soooo good! I was having the hardest time deciding.
The color is what drew me to this piece first. I also like the neckline.
Y'all know I'm a sucker for anything leopard! This is such a fun and subtle detail.
These match the corded hoodie. I also picked up a pair of these today.
I feel like Aerie has such good braletts. Not might be the time to try one.
I'm thinking these could be a good Spanx dupe. I picked up a pair today so I will keep y'all posted.
I think this is such a cute style! I clearly like the corded fabric.
Love that these are joggers. I am definitely having a moment with joggers. Got these when I bought the top last month.

Abercrombie: 40% off the entire site
I love this for the holidays!
These are literally my favorite jeans! They fit so well.
This comes in a few colors and is such a great staple.
I think this is such a cute top! 
I just bought my first pair of skinny jeans from Abercrombie. I love all my other denim so I think I will feel the same way.
I love the color and cut of this coat! I wish I lived somewhere colder so I could justify another coat.
Such a great holiday piece.
This is such a great jacket! Add on that it's 40% off and it's an AMAZING deal!
I have these and LOVE them. Especially this color.
I love the color block and it looks so cozy!
This shacket isn't pictured, but I purchased it and can't wait to get it in the mail.

Anthropologie 30% off the entire site
This is such a beautiful holiday piece. I am debating buying this for something.
I feel like sweater sets are so trendy right now. I am loving the skirt set.
I had one of these and have no idea where it went. Maybe I should replace mine.
I saw these in store a couple weeks ago. You pick the beanie and then you pick the pom. You can interchange it which is the best part.
This looks like such a beautiful sweater. 
Anthro always has such good glassware. This would make a great gift.
Y'all know this mirror. Now is the time to get one because it's 30% off! I told myself I was going to get one this year during the sale, but we don't have a house yet. 
We have these mugs and I LOVE them! It would make such a great gift.
These come in a few different colors and look super cozy.
This is definitely on my wish list.
I think this silhouette is so flattering. I wish I knew if we were doing something for NYE because I would totally buy this.
We have one of these and I'm obsessed!! It would make a great gift along with a candle.
This looks so cozy!!
Everyone knows and loves these candles! Now is the time to stock up while they are 30% off! 






Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Stocking Stuffers for Him

As promised, today I am back with the Stocking Stuffer gift guide for him.
There's a lot of smaller gifts on this list. Hopfully this is helpful when shopping for the guys in your life. 
Everyone talks about how amazing this brand is. They are doing 20% off for Black Friday. You should probably pick yourself up a pair while you're at it.
Great gift, especially if your husband or boyfriend is constantly stealing and "misplacing" your nail clippers.
It's 2020 and we all need hand sanitizer. As girls we can just throw it in our purse. I feel like these are perfect for guys because they will fit perfectly in their back pocket.
My friend uses this and his favorite scent is Whiskey Bar.
It wouldn't be 2020 if I didn't add a face mask to this list. 
This is such a cool concept. Perfect for the college guy! 
I have the regular one and love it. (So does J. Might need to upgrade us to the 3 in 1.)
This is a great alternative to a wallet. Not as bulky. I feel like a lot of guys are going to slimmer options for "wallets".
These are made in the US and seem like amazing quality. My friend has one and he loves it. Also great for dressier events. 
I feel like this is the Billie equivalent for guys. They also have this special edition holiday set. 
Kind of funny, but SUPER practical. J may or may not have one of these coming his way! 

I also wanted to call out a website I found while doing this gift guide. I stumbled upon a site called  Uncommon Goods and I feel like they have so many cool items on there. Definitely check it out for anyone you might need a unique gift for. 


Monday, November 23, 2020

Gift Guide for Him 2020

I'm back with one of my most popular gift guides... the gift guide for HIM! 
My friend helped me put it together so most of these are coming straight from a guy himself. (I added one or two items on my own.)
He gave my so many ideas I will have a completely separate gift guide with stocking stuffers! (Stay tuned for that. Coming soon.)

I feel like guys won't buy themselves nice things. Christmas is always a good time to buy the guy in your life something nicer that they need and wouldn't buy themselves.
This is apparently a very trendy company right now. They have a bunch of other products and some gift sets too.
I love getting stuff like this for my dad. It's something he likes and I think it's even cooler that he can take 1 Saturday to make it himself. 
If the guy your shopping for travels a lot get him this. This one is really nice quality and I like that you can personalize it. 
These boots are so nice. My friend just bought a pair and he LOVES them. They are a little pricey, but all the reviews say they are amazing shoes.
These come in a ton of colors and have multiple fits & lengths. Great way to upgrade your dad, brother, husband, or boyfriends style. 
I feel like guys rarely drink enough water and if they do they are using plastic water bottles. Get him one of these so he will hydrate more and save the environment.
My friend said these are SUPER popular right now. You can also get them personalized.
This is a great gift for the guy in your life that loves to grill. I also really like this tailgate combo. 
I had this on the gift guide last year, but my friend swears they are amazing! He says they are so much better than the regular ones and definitely worth the higher price point. Because of how much he raved about them I felt they deserved a spot on the list again. 
Bonus points if you want to get him a new watch too.
These seem like really nice athletic shorts. My friend says he thinks they are comparable to Lululemon. 
These are such a versatile shoe in my opinion. They are expensive, but I've heard Cole Haan shoes are so comfortable. 
PS5
If you can find this anywhere you will be wife, sister, girlfriend, daughter, whatever of the year! 

I'm actually really proud of myself this year because I'm almost completely done shopping for J and my mom. That literally NEVER happens. Especially not before Thanksgiving. Now I just gotta get some stuff for my dad, and J's family. 
Hope this helps you shop for the guys in your life. I always find them the hardest. 



Thursday, November 19, 2020

Extra Puff Please

 Today we are back on the puff sleeve trend. I'm telling y'all I really can't decide if I like puff sleeves or the shacket more. 
I actually ordered Tuesday's shacket in the same order as this top.
I really wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this. I didn't have high hopes, but it was around $10 so I figured why not. Well, it totally blew away my expectations. The only thing I didn't love is the bodice is a ribbed knit. I couldn't tell in the photos, but I honestly don't hate it. 
I actually wore this one night when we were in Asheville last month. I didn't originally have this outfit in mind, but I really love how it came together. I also really like the mom jeans with the boots. It's probably my new favorite outfit. It would make a good casual holiday outfit with a red lip and some hair clips. 
Let's talk sizing for a minute because I usually question sizing from this site.
I went with my normal size because I wanted it to be more on the fitted side. (I usually size up on sites like Shein and Amazon.) It's definitely snug but I just don't put it in the dryer. 












Top: Shein | Denim: Abercrombie | Boots: Old (similar herehere, & here) | Sunnies: Quay Australia | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Lips: MAC Lipliner in Soar with Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick Pillow Talk & Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Cake Shake 

I hope everyone has a great weekend. We have a SUPER busy day on Saturday. Sunday I am finally getting my house decorated for Christmas. I have to wait until at least the weekend before Thanksgiving because we get a real tree. 
Thanks for stopping by and checking out today's post! 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Abercrombie Sale

 Tis the season for sales!
While Black Friday is still over a week away there is no shortage on sales right now. 
I noticed Abercrombie was having a MASSIVE sale yesterday when I was browsing. I don't know what their official Black Friday sale will be but this one is pretty dang good. I would go ahead and grab some things while they are up to 40% off! I've rounded up some of my favorites below.
I am really into slip dresses lately. This would be great for a holiday get together.
These are my new favorite jeans. I wear them non stop and actually have 2 pairs. They also come in the Curve Love option here
Y'all know I love a good bodysuit. This seems like a great staple piece to have in your closet.
This would be so cute with some booties and jeans for Thanksgiving dinner. It would also be a great option for wear for a more casual holiday party.
Whenever I see Abercrombie jeans on sale I try and snag a pair. They usually aren't on sale that often. Here they are in the non Curve Love option.
I so badly want to live somewhere colder so I have an excuse to buy ALLLLL the coats. This one is beautiful and a good price on sale.
Another great holiday piece. It comes in black, burgundy, and green. Throw any of them on with some black skinny jeans, heels a leather jacket and you'll be ready to go! 
This looks so cozy! It comes in a ton of color options. I personally love the colorblock on the one pictured. 
Again, give me all the coats and jackets. I had an A+F parka in high school and LOVED it! Probably not necessary in FL, but all the cool kids had one. 
I have the jogger version and they are literally my favorite sweatpants. I have them in this color and love it! 
I just realized I forgot to put one of my favorite pieces on the collage. I will be getting this sherpa shacket! Y'all know the obsession is real with the shacket trend. haha


Stocking Stuffers for Her

 Can y'all believe the holidays are upon us? 
I've got my first gift guide for you today. 
These are all great little gifts that would fit perfectly in a stocking. Almost all of them are under $25 too! 
I picked these up last weekend and love them. They seem really good for your hair. Not quite the silk option but close enough. And a way better price point.
I bought this a few months ago and love it. Both pieces are super trendy and you can wear together or separate.
My mom would always out a new toothbrush in our stocking. This is a nice little upgrade. It's currently on sale for $25 too!! Hurry and snag one before it goes back to regular price. ($50)
I am OBSESSED with these lipglosses. The colors are great and I love the formula. I cannot recommend this set enough. 
This is a little pricey, but I have found that some people do expensive gifts in their stockings. I love the quilting and it comes in a ton of colors. 
If this is not the most 2020 appropriate stocking stuffer I don't know what is. This helps you open doors, type in your pin on the credit card machine, and more so you don't have to touch it. I'm getting one for everyone I know. (Including myself.)
I have about 10 of these and I love them. You can get the beads in a ton of different colors and have it say anything you want. This is an Etsy item so I would order early! 
They have a ton of different flavors and it seems like the perfect size to throw in a stocking. I really want to try the cinnamon roll flavor.
Another super appropriate 2020 stocking stuffer. This mask is a little pricey, but if you know someone suffering from mascne get this for them. 
Most people already get super dry hands in the winter. Add in the fact that we are washing our hands more than ever and my hands are a freaking desert!!! This seems like it could be a good thing to do once a week to try and help combat that. 
I feel like we are still seeing the hair clip trend. These are really pretty and would be great for dressing up a low key NYE.
We all are exposed to screens too much. These help block the blue light and can prevent eye strain and even headaches.
Can y'all tell I'm on a hair tie/scrunchie kick? I bought this single version of this and love it for putting my hair up to wash my face. It's super oversized and fun! 

What would you like in your stocking from this list? I want everything I don't already have. haha
I did want to mention shipping really quick. Shipping around the holidays is always crazy. Throw in a pandemic and so many supply chains being disrupted and it's going to be even worse! I HIGHLY recommend ordering things as early as possible. I am always a last minute shopper and already have ordered a few things because I want to make sure they make it in plenty of time. Be especially mindful of this when ordering from small businesses and Etsy. 
And that's my PSA for the day! 
Happy shopping! 


Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Shacket

 Remember a few weeks ago when I shared this dress with the puff sleeves? And I said puff sleeves are my favorite trend? Well I think I've found a new favorite... or at least a tie. May I introduce you to the shacket. 
I'm sure you have been seeing these ALL over Instagram and blogs lately. If you are wondering what exactly it is let me explain. It's basically a heavyweight button up shirt or flannel. Almost the weight of a jacket. Basically a cross between a shirt and a jacket.... shacket.
I went a little crazy and bought a couple before we went to NC and I do not regret it one bit. I wore this outfit on our first day hiking and it was perfect. It was a little cool in the shade and I was glad I had something long sleeve. When we got to the top of the mountain is was really warm so I was able to just tie it around my waist. (It was also a difficult hike and a bald so there was no shade. But that's a story for a different time. haha) 
I highly recommend picking one or two of these up. They are especially great if you live in a warmer climate and don't reach for true jackets that often. I've linked the one I'm wearing and a few other options below. 










Shacket: Shein (also have this one & this one and wanting this one & this one) | Top: Amazon | Leggings: Old Navy | Shoes: Old (similar here & here) | Sunnies: Old (similar here) | Lips: NYX Filler Instinct Plumping Lip Color in Beach  Casual

Are you on board with the shacket trend? If you aren't yet I promise you will be soon when you get your first one. I'll be sharing another look with one next week styled a little less causal. 
I hope everyone has a great week! Thanks for stopping by.