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Santa Baby

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Ok dears. Here it is. I give you the so anthro Holiday Gift Guide.

Or, if you need it to be, my wishlist.

[1] A charm for Pandora/Chamilia bracelets, like this Pumpkin Coach one!
[2] These Kate Spade book clutches are adorable for any lover of all things classic. Choose between Emma, The Importance of Being Earnest, Romeo & Juliet, and A Tale of Two Cities.
[3] I have been lusting over these beautiful Joules Evedon Wellies ever since I first spotted them on Pinterest a couple months ago. I love my Hunters, but these would actually make me look forward to rain.
[4] American Apparel Poly Canvas and Leather Bow Clips. Ok, any bow clips really.
[5] I am loving Anthropologie’s new charm shop! They have the most delicate little charms to adorn necklaces with- so very Anthro of them 🙂
[6] Melting over these celestial blue leather gloves from J Crew.
[7] Dreaming of tropical temperatures with this Lilly Pulitzer Ditra Dress…
[8] And dreaming of a February birthday with this Lilly Pulitzer Angelie Dress.
[9] A BabyCakes Pie Pop Maker! Too cute. Or if you prefer cake pops, doughnuts, mini cupcakes, or whoopies pies, they have those too.
[10] And never can Santa go wrong with a pair of classic Tory Burch Reva Ballet Flats.

Hey, it’s nice to dream isn’t it?

Thankful.

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Cue typical day-before-Thanksgiving post.

But in all seriousness, I have a lot to be thankful for.

I’ll keep it short and sweet. I feel so lucky everyday for my supportive family, near and far. For my friends, old and new. For CEM II, who can brighten my day in a second.

For dance, for a job I love, for the blogging community. For cakepops, sequins, bows, chai tea lattes, pink, Pinterest, and parades.

Wishing everyone a very happy, safe, and filling Thanksgiving tomorrow. I’ll be back on Monday 🙂

Sweater, Anthropologie
Jean, Gap
Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs
Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren
Watch, Guess
Bracelets, vintage 

post script. It is still Wednesday though, so I’m going to link up with The Pleated Poppy for What I Wore Wednesday!

pleated poppy

post post script. We have a winner! Congratulations to entry #2, Lisa from a little tête-à-tête— you have won the Key To Wonderland necklace from my Shabby Apple Giveaway! Check your email soon, and thanks to all who entered!

Tuesday Shoesday: Wishlist

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With Black Friday quickly approaching, I thought this week was the most appropriate to reveal my holiday shoe wishlist. You may recognize some of these from past Tuesday Shoesdays… these are the pairs I just can’t get out of my head and wouldn’t hate to see sitting under my tree!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

Oh those leopard loafers. I just love. Are shoes anywhere on your holiday wishlists this year?

Also, you have until midnight tonight to enter my Shabby Apple Necklace Giveaway! Don’t miss out on a chance to win this gorgeous vintage-inspired skeleton key necklace!

The Rookie

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I probably have the coolest roommate in town.

Meet Kayla. Actress/TV Personality/Reporter/Reality Show-turned-Real Bartender/Fashionista/Bffl.

We had fun playing in the leaves + roaming around the waterfront during the beautiful fall day that was yesterday (can you say 66 degrees in November?) and she let me use her as a photo subject since I’ve finally dusted off my old Nikon.

To see more of the photos, make sure you like Kayla Harrity on Facebook, and if you want a laugh, you have got to check out her show, The Rookie Bartender!

Dress, LF
Boots, vintage
Pashmina, Jones New York
Bracelets, Succarra 

Mix + Match

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I’ll be honest. Mixing prints terrifies me.

BUT I’m overcoming my fear by linking up with {long distance loving} for a Mix + Match Friday’s Fancies!

So maybe my polka dots + giraffe print isn’t too wild (or is it way too much?), but I’m new at this right? Plus throw in some very bright accessories from J Crew to bring out the colors in the dress and I’d say I’m really taking a chance here!

Belina Dress, Kate Spade, $375
Giraffe Print Scarf, Tolani, $99
 Resin and Rondelle Necklace, J Crew, $39.50
 Cashmere-Lined Leather Gloves, J Crew, $98
 Mona Satin Pumps, J Crew, $198 (sale!)

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

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I am thrilled to be teaming up with the lovely Shabby Apple for a jewelry giveaway today! I’m a huge fan of this online boutique, which specializes in gorgeous vintage-inspired dresses, skirts, jewelry, and accessories.

Dresses from Shabby Apple

Shabby Apple is offering one of you darling lucky readers of mine the chance to win this Key to Wonderland skeleton key necklace:

Images courtesy of Shabby Apple

Gorgeous, no?

How to enter…

Mandatory entry::
LIKE Shabby Apple on Facebook (and let me know under what name!)

Additional entries::
[1] Follow @shabbyapple on Twitter
[2] Follow Shabby Apple’s blog
[3] Follow so anthro on Bloglovin’
[4] Spread word– tweet about this giveaway or mention it on your blog!

That’s five chances to win! Please leave a separate comment for each entry, and include an e-mail address so I know how to contact you if you win. Giveaway ends Tuesday, November 22 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to U.S. readers only. Good luck!

Goldilocks

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Linking up with {long distance loving} for Friday’s Fancies’ 50th Anniversary— and a golden anniversary it is!

Gold and sequins have been on my mind nonstop this fall, and it’s only about to get worse with the holidays coming up! Here are some of the sparkly golden pieces topping my wishlist 🙂

Congratulations on fifty amazing and stylish weeks {av}- here’s to the next fifty!

Sequin and Cotton Dress, Day Birger et Mikkelsen
HRH Gold Watch, Juicy Couture 
A Dove and Beyond Ring, ModCloth 
Sequin Sun-Dial Headband, Tasha via Nordstrom 
Flash Flats, Kate Spade 
Triple Link Bangle, BaubleBar 
Gold Sequinned Box Clutch, White House | Black Market 

Lilly’s Birthday Bash

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I know, I know, you must be getting tired of me gushing over Lilly Pulitzer so much this week. But I have to dedicate just one more post to the darling brand because today is Mrs. Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau’s 80th birthday!

I’m linking up with Pink Preppy Lilly Lover for a very special Pink and Green Thursday in her honor. Happiest of birthdays Miss Lilly!

Also, be sure to enter the Lilly Pulitzer Jungle Glam Giveaway on {long distance loving} to for a chance to win some of your own Lilly loot!