Cocktails and Sales: 2017

25 Last-Minute Gift Ideas

Hello friends, Happy Tuesday!
Who's excited for Christmas? And Pitch Perfect 3 this weekend?

I'm that person who starts shopping for gifts right after the New Year. It spares me all the stress and leaves me a little more to spend on myself for the holidays (ha!). However, if you still haven't done yours yet, keep in mind the shipping deadlines or shop in stores. I'm sticking with Nordstrom and Anthropologie, which are the best places for gift-shopping (and free wrapping!) in my opinion. Also, take advantage of Amazon Prime, if you are really last-minute.

Last day for free standard shipping at:

Nordstrom: 12/21 (noon ET) on gift cards and qualifying merchandise.
Anthropologie: 12/20 (11:59 PM ET) and free upgrade after.
Amazon Prime: 12/22 for two-day shipping.

Today, I'm sharing with you 25 Last-minute Affordable (mostly $25 and under!) and Foolproof Gift Ideas that your recipients will totally want and use. We are covering beauty, accessories, tech, home, lifestyle and more! This will be my last post for the year and we'll pick up on January 5th with some fitness and skincare posts! So without further ado, let's get started! :)

1. Monogrammed Anything:

Anthropologie has the best collection of monogrammed goods in my opnion. Anything from Trinket Dish ($7.95, on sale!), mugs ($8) to ornaments ($8) and key chain ($18), they've got you covered.

2. DIY:
If you are a DIY diva, you can make anything from body scrub, ornaments, personalized mugs, candles, to knitting beanies or blankets. Your recipient will appreciate your one-of-a-kind creation.

My Best Purchases of 2017

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

With all the holiday sales in full swing, I think it's the perfect time to share with you my best purchases this year, whether you are looking for last-minute gift ideas or just treating yourself this holiday season. I chose only the items I've been using for at least a few months (if not the majority of the year) and mostly ones you can still get! I also linked multiple sites for each item, if you happen to receive a gift card from any of them. We'll be talking about accessories, SLG, beauty, lifestyle, and fitness favorites today and let's get started! :)

1. Halogen Cardigan Stitch Cashmere Wrap:
This color is no longer available, but you can still get it in white from Nordstrom Rack ($74.97).

I got this wrap from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year and I've gotten so much wear out of it! It keeps you warm on the plane (as I've been traveling a ton this year!), driving in the morning, or just as a scarf. The color is dark enough that I don't have to worry too much with stains. But don't worry if you missed out this year, Halogen brings this style back every year!

Nordstrom Rack: Penny Deal & Last Chance Clearance Store

Hello friends, Happy Tuesday!

I'm back! I'm back! I've just been so lazy and tired to do anything else besides sleeping, Netflix and a little shopping (always!) due to all the traveling. But I'm really excited to bring you today's post!

As you know, Nordstrom Rack is one of my favorite places to shop. I love the treasure-hunt feel; you just never know what's waiting for you in store. So today, I'm sharing with you some of my favorite Nordstrom Rack finds recently, my experience shopping at the Last Chance Clearance Store (Phoenix, AZ) last week, and what I got!

Budget-Friendly Beauty Gift Guide & Black Friday Deals

Hello friends, Happy (almost) Turkey day!

I know I've been terrible at keeping up with my posting schedule recently, but...

Today, I'm bringing you the ultimate gift guide on beauty sets $20 and under and Black Friday deals to look out for. One Andrew Jackson seems to be a common budget for Secret Santa nowadays or if it happens to be your budget this year. I hope this gives you a few ideas for the beauty lover in your life, with goodies I've rounded up from ULTA, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Target!

Let's started with ULTA, which has some seriously amazing deals for Black Friday! Here are the details and the deals I'm most excited about:

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Sephora VIB Rouge Sale 2017

Hello friends! Who else is excited about the Sephora 20% off sale?

I've been waiting for this ever since the last sale in April. Now imagine all the amazing gift sets you can get on sale! Some stores are even playing Christmas music; it really is the best time to shop. Today is the last day of VIB Rouge first access. The sale will be available to everyone starting this Friday 11/10.

Below, I'll be sharing with you the sale info, what I picked up over the weekend, shopping & money-saving tips, recommendations and lastly, what else is on my wishlist. So without further ado, let's start with the basics:

VIB Rouge: 20% off with code 20FORROUGE (11/3 - 11/6, 11/10 - 11/15)
VIB: 20% off with code 20FORVIB (11/10 - 11/15)
Beauty Insider: 15% off with code INSIDER15 (11/10 - 11/15)

A few things to let you know before we get started:

This is a collective haul from 5 Sephora's (before you freak out!) last weekend, I went to:

Two locations on Friday, each with a free-standing Sephora and a Sephora Inside JCPenney (abbr as SIJ below)
One SIJ on Saturday

I also made two online orders. I haven't received them, but I will share with you what I ordered.
As you might have known by now, my skincare routine (see my last one here) is fairly clean/natural, so you won't see a lot of mainstream/well-known skincare brands here. However, I still treat myself to a few luxury or non-clean makeup items. Keep scrolling to see what goodies I got! :)

Here's everything I picked up on Friday:

WTF? Designer Pieces

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

Sorry for not posting for a while, work and traveling have been a handful recently! I will be posting less frequently (maybe once a week) in the next couple of weeks, but I do have a few interesting posts planned - starting with today's!

As a luxury and fashion lover, I love the design and quality of luxury items and find them to be worth the splurge most of the time. Other times, I find ones that make me scratch my head and wonder why anyone would buy them. So today, I'm sharing with you 10 WTF? designer pieces that I think are unattractive or just expensive for the sake of being designer. Fashion can be very subjective, so these are my opinions, not to be offensive, if you love any of these items. Rock what you wear and what you love. You do you, girl! :)

1. Loewe Meccano Double Pin Bag Charm ($290):
I understand bag charms can be expensive (think Fendi, which starts around $600), but this one doesn't look attractive or worth the price tag in my opinion.

2. Loewe Toast Hat ($650):
One must love bread so much to want to wear this hat. And $650? No, thank you!

NYFW: Runway Looks I Love

Hello friends, finally Friday! :D

This week just feels like one of those weeks that are NEVER going to end. Do you ever get that feeling too? To celebrate the weekend, today I'm showing you Runway looks I love from New York Fashion Week (NYFW), where I'd rather be. Well, not that I'll ever get the opportunity, but one can always dream!

NYFW went from 9/7 to 9/13 and showcased Spring 2018 Ready-to-Wear's from various designers. I've included looks from the following designers, which you can click to view the entire collection. All photos below are from VOGUE or ELLE.

My Skincare Routine (Summer 2017)

Hello friends, today we are talking about one of my favorite topics -- skincare!

As much as I love makeup (especially from Charlotte Tilbury), I'm a firm believer that good skin is the foundation for any makeup look.

Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at fifty! – Coco Chanel

Growing up, I watch my mom always take her time putting on her skincare products at night, layer by layer. She looks great for her age btw and doesn't wear any makeup! While I never had that much patience with my skincare, over the years I've found a routine that works for me and discovered many brands with clean/natural ingredients. So today, I'm sharing with you my morning and evening skincare routine, what I save vs. splurge on, and lastly, where I buy my skincare products.

My Latest Burberry Purchase

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

On Sunday, I revealed that I made another Burberry purchase. My last Burberry purchase was back in January
and I LOVED this quilted jacket, which I wore immediately the day after. Turns out I'm not the only one obsessed with it. My mom and my aunt went to get one (in different colors) the same weekend after seeing it on me. I love Burberry: the well-tailored fit, the iconic Haymarket check, and indisputable quality. The style is classic, timeless, and extremely versatile for both formal and casual wear.

If I could wear any label forever it would be Burberry. It covers a huge span of stuff. You can't go wrong with a classic trench and a pair of jeans. -- Emma Watson

In case you don't know, Burberry has combined its three labels into one brand by the end of last year. No more Burberry Prorsum (runway; Prorsum: Latin for "forward"), London (iconic, workwear), and Brit (casual). This is what the new logo looks like:

My latest purchase, as well as my entire collection of Burberry outerwear, are all Burberry Brit. Almost all the pieces at the outlet were still the old labels, but the sales associate said they will be getting the new label in the next few months. Hey, if you want to treat yourself this holiday season! ;)

Without further ado, here are the two pieces I picked up from Burberry. I will show you how they look on the models (online pictures) first, followed by how they look on me and prices etc.

Labor Day Weekend Sales

Hello friends, below I've rounded up this weekend's sales at both regular retail and outlets. I had to call some of the outlet stores to find out the promotion so that you don't have to! I would love to hear if you pick up anything this weekend and happy shopping! :)

Anthropologie: Extra 40% off sale items in stores and online
J Crew: 30% off entire purchase in stores and online with code "YESPLEASE" (until 9/4)
Kate Spade: 30% off sale items in stores and online with code "GOLDEN" (until 9/5)
Nordstrom: Summer Sale up to 40% off (now through 9/10), although certain items are 50% off, such as this HALOGEN Cashmere Wrap from my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul
Nordstrom Rack: 25% off clearance (until 9/4)
Tory Burch: End of summer sale, up to 60% off
ULTA: 20% off entire purchase (until 9/2)

Abercrombie & Fitch: Additional 30% off clearance (until 9/4)
Banana Republic: 50 - 70% off entire store (until 9/4)
Burberry: 20% off $400, 25% off $600, 30% off $850
Coach: 60% off entire purchase, additional 30% off clearance (until 9/5)
Diane Von Furstenberg: 50% off all items, gift with purchase of $200 or more (until 9/4)
Gap Factory: Entire store 50% off or more (until 9/5)
J Crew Factory: 50% off everything and an extra 50% off sale (until 9/5)
Kate Spade: 70% off entire store
Michael Kors: 60% off with an additional 20% off handbags and wallets (until 9/5)
Nike Factory Store: Earn a $25 MVP card spending $100 or a $50 MVP card spending $200 (until 9/4)
Old Navy: $20 Super Cash for every $25 spent (UP TO $75), redeemable 9/5 - 9/13 (until 9/4)
Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH: Extra 25% off clearance (until 9/4)
Ted Baker London: 30% off select lines (until 9/4)
Tommy Hilfiger: 40% off entire store and save 15% or more with this offer (until 9/7)
Tory Burch: Additional 40% off entire store, addition 50% off sale (until 9/4)

My First Pair of Prada Shoes

Hello friends, happy Labor Day Weekend!!

I'm so looking forward to sleeping in and going out for dim sum with my family. But you know I'll certainly be shopping as well! ;) A separate post on Labor Day Weekend sales will be up by 3 PM PDT. But first, ahem, we are talking about shoes!

The fact is, sometimes it's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes. That's why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun. -- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City

Last Friday, I spilled that I got my first pair of Prada shoes! Today, I'll share with you the story and talk you through the background, details of this beauty, and show you how they look on me. So without further ado, here they are!

Swatched: Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Lips

Hello friends, it's here! It's here!

The Charlotte Tilbury (CT) Hollywood Lips Liquid Lipstick ($34, same price as her lipsticks) is finally here and I'm so excited! It's hard to find liquid lipsticks that are not drying, don't settle in your lines and last a long time. Below, I'll share with you the swatches, how they look on me and my first impressions. If you would like to see my entire CT lipstick collection, you can click here.

Stepping into Fall

Hello friends, can't believe we are already at the end of August! Where did the time go?!

But it also means: Back-to-School season, Labor Day Weekend (and the sales!) right around the corner, NYFW (New York Fashion Week) and Fall Fashion! Even in So-Cal, we are starting to feel the season's changing: Days are getting shorter. Mornings and nights are getting chillier, even though the office AC is still blasting as usual. Things such as: wrapping myself in this HALOGEN Cashmere Wrap (from my Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Haul) in the office and trying on this Charlotte Tilbury (CT) Hollywood Matte Liquid Lipstick in "Show Girl" (left), make me look forward to fall.

CT's Hollywood collection will launch at Nordstrom on Thursday. I wore this liquid lipstick for a few hours, it stayed put on my lips and was not drying at all! You can see my entire CT lipstick collection here.

Today, we are talking about fall transitional shoes with four trends I'm currently loving. When it comes to shoe shopping, one of the most important selection criteria for me is leather lining. I find those with leather lining are more comfortable to wear (no blisters!) and breathable (don't stink!), but they are also more pricey. With that in mind, I've included both leather (marked with a *) and non-leather lining at different price points, if you are not picky about the lining. I picked them from Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and Anthropologie, where I shop the most. But you can certainly find these styles at your favorite stores.

My Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Collection

Hello friends, finally... Friday! :)

Today, I'm taking you inside my lipstick organizer and sharing with you all my Charlotte Tilbury (CT) lipsticks! I have accumulated quite a collection over the years, which is not surprising, given my obsession with the brand (check out my hauls here and here). Out of everything I've tried and own, this mascara is the only thing CT ever lets me down. It smudges like crazy! Also, have you seen her new Hollywood collection with matte liquid lipsticks, contour and highlight wands etc.? They are available on her US website, but haven't hit Nordstrom yet. Oh boy, my wallet is gonna cry...

“Lipstick is happiness in a tube!” – Charlotte Tilbury

Here's a look at my lipstick organizer and as you can see, CT (rose gold packaging!) certainly dominates my collection. Besides the 8 CT lipsticks, I also have some Tom Ford "Lips and Boys", Urban Decay, YSL, a few limited edition celebrity collaborations and a Dior Lip Glow. I have two more lipsticks not pictured here, which are too big to fit in the organizer. One Givenchy and one Burberry. Is there such a thing as too many lipsticks for a girl? Moving on...

My CT collection includes: 4 Matte Revolution Lipsticks (first row), 4 KISSING Lipsticks (second row), and 2 'Lip Cheat' Lip Liners. I'll show you their swatches side by side as well as how they look on me.

Quick Recipe: Homemade Granola

Hello friends, Happy Wednesday! Two more days until Friday!

Today. I'm sharing with you a quick homemade granola recipe. As much as I love the toasted coconut granola mentioned in my "All Things Coconut-y" and other healthier ones in the market, sometimes I want to control the amount of sugar added and make my own at home.

You can add these to your yogurt or just snack on them alone. I cooked mine in a pan (on the stove top), because it's easier and faster for me. But you can also bake them in the oven.

What I Eat in a Week: Breakfast Edition

Hello friends, today I'm so excited to share with you what I ate for breakfast last week. Can't remember who said, "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper." I certainly believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

As mentioned in my Mid-year update on my 2017 goals, I purchased the Tone It Up bundle, which includes the membership to their Nutrition Plan. Based on this plan, you eat every 2-3 hours, 5 meals a day: breakfast (M1), mid-morning snack (M2), lunch (M3), afternoon snack (M4), and dinner (M5). My M1 and M2 change quite a bit depending on where I'm working or how hungry I feel that day. If I'm working from home, I try to sneak in a workout on an empty stomach, in which case I'll have a post-workout smoothie (M1) and a smaller breakfast (M2). If I'm going to the office, I generally pack a bigger breakfast (M1 + M2) to eat while I'm working. Let's be real, I'd rather sleep in for another 5 min than waking up 5 min early to eat my breakfast at home.

I'll quickly walk you through what I drink in the morning prior to having any solid food. The first thing I drink when I wake up is a glass of water (~8 oz) with lemon. Then I'll have another glass with 1 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar. Go for unfiltered and with the mother. You can certainly add a little honey or agave, but I've gotten used to the taste without any sweetener. If I'm working from home that day, I'll get creative with the fruits in my fridge and make infused-water to sip on during the day.

Without further ado, here's what I ate for breakfast last week:

Monday was a work-from-home day. I wasn't too hungry after my smoothie, so I went straight to lunch.

My Fashion Pet Peeves

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

As a fashion lover, I'm so excited to share with you my fashion pet peeves today. I understand we have different tastes and styles, this is meant to be lighthearted, not to offend anyone. I'm focusing on women's fashion here, so clothing, shoes and handbags. I had so much fun putting this together that I'm considering writing one on my beauty pet peeves! I would love to hear if you agree or disagree with me on any of them and let me know what yours are!

So here are my 12 Fashion Pet Peeves (all that I can think of right now):

Crop tops that show off the entire midriff (even worse with mini skirt or shorts). This trend should have just stayed in the 90's and early 2000's. Sorry Britney Spears! Karrueche Tran surely has some nice abs, but I don't need to see your entire midriff AND bralette! Did you cut that top?!

Credit: Children of the 90s, Mirror

Here's how to keep it tasteful showing a little skin, with high-waisted wide-leg pants or a midi skirt:

Credit: Viraltrends, Popsugar

My Vitamin Routine

Hello friends, I thought it would be interesting to show you my vitamin routine today.

In addition to eating healthier, exercising daily (most of the time), I also take vitamins. I would like to share with you what vitamins I'm taking and how I take them. I'm not implying if you need vitamins or what vitamins. If you want to learn more about vitamins and what they do for you, I recommend Dr. Low Dog's Fortify Your Life: Your Guide to Vitamins, Minerals, and More (previously mentioned in Mother's Day Gift Guide), which I find very informative and helpful. Here's everything I'm taking at a glance:

I go for the NatureMade brand, not only because it's easy to get from Costco. I had my first internship was at their packaging site and met many wonderful people I still keep in touch with today. I occasionally get them at a discount from my contacts, but there are so many brands out there you can choose from.
NatureMade vitamins contain non-vegan ingredients (such as gelatin), something to note if you are vegan or vegetarian.
I take most of them with a meal. If I'm eating out or traveling, I'll carry them with me in these humangear GoTubb containers ($6.95).

Closet Update: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale & Clear the Rack

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

Today, I'm sharing with you a few more pieces I got from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, which ends this Sunday 8/6 (See my shopping haul here) as well as a few of my favorite finds from Clear the Rack last weekend. I know I've done so much shopping this month and I promise I won't shop again... until the next Clear the Rack (Labor Day weekend I assume ?) :P Anyways, onto the goodies!

1. PLEIONE Tiered Bell Sleeve Knit Top ($42.90, After Sale: $65):
Material: 49% polyester, 48% rayon, 3% spandex; Size: XS

I can't wait to wear this top when it gets colder! The material is soft, yet still holds its shape. It would look great with jeans for work. For a night out, add a pop of color, a statement necklace, a fun clutch (a sushi clutch if having sushi) and some strappy sandals!

Necklace: J Crew Factory; Clutch: Clare V (left), Kate Spade (right); Sandal: Joie

Bargain Buy: Big Churn Chardonnay

Hello friends, Happy Wednesday!

As a bonus post this week, I'm sharing with you my current favorite Chardonnay, which is a total bargain from Trader Joe's. It's $6.99 with a ABV of 14.5%. I'm very simple when it comes to wine, Chardonnay or Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is so incredibly creamy and smooth! I'm a huge fan, as I've shown it multiple times on my Insta Story and currently on my 3rd bottle :P. I'm not good at describing wine, but you can read more about it here.

I'm thinking about doing "Bargain Buy" as a series, showing you all the hidden treasures as I find them. On Friday, I will update you on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (See my shopping haul here) and show you some of my favorite finds from Clear the Rack last weekend!

Thank you for stopping by and have a nice day! :)

Handbag Reveal: Gucci Circus Embroidered GG Supreme Clutch

Hello friends, happy first day of August! I can't believe how fast July flew by!

Today, I'm sharing with you my latest Gucci addition: Circus Embroided GG Supreme Clutch. Alessandro Michele is really shaking things up with Gucci, which is killing it at the moment! You can still get this exact one at TJ Maxx ($449.99, retail: $650)! It also comes in a Wallet on a Chain ($699.99). Below, I will talk you through my purchasing story, details of this clutch, what fits inside and how it looks on me.

BTW: In case you didn't know, TJ Maxx carries quite a collection of designer pieces online, called "The Runway" (Check out their designer handbags here).

Mid-year Update: Books

Hello friends, Happy Friday! What are you doing this weekend?

I'm definitely shopping during Clear the Rack (50% off clearance dresses and 25% all other clearance, shop online here), although I got a few more things from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (Read what I got so far here). Also, Anthropologie is now doing additional 40% off sale!

But I promise shopping is not my only hobby :P. Today, I'm bringing you another mid-year update: books I've read so far, what I'm currently reading and my to-read list. I still read hard copies, because the smell of the new printing, the weight of holding it in your hand and the satisfaction of turning a page just don't transfer electronically for me. A lot of my reading was done on the plane, since I've been traveling more this year. If you haven't read my mid-year update on my 2017 goals last week, you can read it here. It might make more sense why I'm reading/want to read some of these books.

Shopping Haul: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

Hello friends, today I'm updating you on what I got from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale so far and what else is on my wishlist. The sale is still going on until 8/6. Some of the items are sold out, so I've listed the Item number in case you want to track them down in stores.

To be honest, I'm more of a Nordstrom Rack girl than a Nordstrom girl. I love finding deals that are at least 60% - 70% off. Like when I scored these Jimmy Choo Carrie Sandals for 67% off at Nordstrom Rack, which are still full price ($695) at Nordstrom. BTW: The next Clear the Rack (25% off clearance) starts this Thursday, 7/27 - 7/30! So I try to only buy things at Nordstrom that are not available or I can't easily get at Nordstrom Rack.

Let's start with one of the most popular item and my most expensive purchase from the sale. It was initially the most exciting, but turned out to be the most frustrating purchase for me. I'm talking about:

STUART WEITZMAN Elevated Over the Knee Boot ($499.90, After Sale: $798):
Sold out, Item #5347618

All Things Coconut-y

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

Originally, I wanted to update you on what I got from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and what I think of them so far, but I have yet to receive some of my online orders. So hopefully I'll post that sometime next week. Starting today, the Anniversary Sale is now available to everyone until 8/6 and you can see my wishlist here.

Instead, I'm sharing with you my current and old favorites for all things coconut-y, which I'm even more obsessed with in the summer! I tried to pick items that smells coconut-y, rather than other scents mixed with coconut. I've rounded up some face, body, hair products (including my current favorite DIY hair mask) as well as some coconut snacks!

1. GLAMGLOW THIRSTYMUD Hydrating Treatment ($69 for 1.7oz): This mask smells amazing and is so moisturizing, especially if you leave it on overnight. But once I'm done, I'll be switching to this Yes to Coconut Ultra Hydrating Facial Mask 2 oz ($15.99), which is more natural and much cheaper! The only downside is you have to wash it off (See how lazy I am?). I love the scent of the Yes to Coconut line and you can check out the entire line here.

Mid-year Update: My 2017 Goals

Hello friends, we are getting a little personal today! I'm reflecting on some of my goals this year and update you on how I'm doing so far. While I try to be SMART (as in my professional life) with most of the goals, some goals are new, so I don't have anything specific in mind or anything to measure up to. This is a longer and chattier post, so grab yourself some coffee, tea or wine! I hope you'll find this interesting and inspire you to work toward your goals!

SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.

Images (clockwise) via: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Speaking of not being SMART, that's definitely the case with money and career for me this year. I want to save as much as possible for a down-payment, which feels like it's never going to happen with the unbelievable prices in So Cal. Currently, a certain percentage of my paycheck directly deposits to a savings account at a different bank from my checking account, which really helps me to save. I've also increased it by a few percentages in the last few months.

In terms of career, I love the amount of travel and project management I'm doing for my job. But I don't know what the next step for me is. I also know that I want to go back to school, part-time or full-time. But what do I want to study? A lot of people knew what they want to do when they went to college, whereas I figured out what I don't want to do during those years. Even now, I have a long list of what I don't want to do, but still -- What do I want to do? So having a few ideas this year would be good!

Wishlist: Nordstrom Annivesary Sale 2017

Hello friends, Happy Friday!

I'm in CT for work this week and can't wait to be back home and sipping my Frosé (See how I make mine and my other June Favorites here). But first -- the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now live, if you are a Nordstrom cardholder! So that's what I'll be doing this weekend :P. You can get the new arrivals for fall at a discount before they become full price on August 7th. Check out the catalog online here.

Early Access (Nordstrom cardholders): Now - 7/20
Public Access (everyone): 7/21 - 8/6
Prices go up 8/7

Also, I just got an email this morning saying you'll get 10 points/dollar on purchases made between Wednesday 7/12 and today 7/14. So go go go!

Favorites: June 2017

Hello friends! Today, I'm sharing with you my belated June Favorites: clothing, beauty products, lifestyle faves and drinks (Frosé included) :P. On Friday, I'll be sharing with you what's on my wishlist for Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale.

1. Gilligan & O'Malley Women's Pajama Set Total Comfort ($19.99):
Material: 95% modal, 5% spandex; Size S

Photo Credit: Target

These PJ's are so soft, comfortable and totally comparable to the ones from Victoria's Secret ($52). I've had them for two months and so far they've been washing well (I wash mine on "Hand Wash"). I'm definitely considering getting another color and highly recommend them!

2. Maeve Finley Wide-Leg Jumpsuit ($69.95, currently extra 30% off):
Material: 100% viscose; Size 2

Photo Credit: Anthropologie (left)