My Holiday Wish List Under $50

 

What's on your wish list for this holiday season?  This is my actual wish list and links that I shared with my husband and girls.   Simple and reasonable priced, all priced under $50.  

• Books are always on my list and Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall, and The Dimond Eye by Kate Quinn.
• Heated socks to keep my feet warm during supervision, outdoor play and snowboarding. 
• 2024 Planner.  I keep track on my meal plans, photography and blogging ideas in a physical planner.
• I love these soaps that can be purchased at a local boutique called Nica's.  There is a large selection and they all smell amazing!  
• Facial Hair Remover.  I saw it on a blog and the reviews are amazing so don't mind if I do.
• Sephora's Powder Brush.
• Old Navy sweat pants, because winter is the perfect time to add some new comfy pants and I absolutely love the ones I got from ON last year for Christmas.
• I am obsessed with Laura Mercier Eyeshadow pack.  I received one for my birthday gift at Sephora and love it.  It's so easy to use, stay put without creasing and give the right amount of color.  I am trading in my shadow palettes for this pack.  There are two different options Cosmic Stars  (neutrals) or Steller Shimmers.  
• I am in need of some new layering necklaces and this one is adorable from RW & Co.

Where are you with Christmas shopping?  How are you doing?  What's on your wish list?

Holiday Dresses: Borrow, Rent or Buy?

 Are you ready for holiday parties and formal events?   I love a good event to get all dressed up for but honestly it rarely happens so I get extra excited to get all dressed up.  This year my dad is officially retiring from his work place, and they are wanting to give him a formal goodbye at the company's annual holiday party, so they have  invited us to join them.  If you follow me on IG, you know in early fall I was invited to join my BFF for a formal awards event in our city and I was seeking help on picking my outfit.  I loved playing dress up and deciding what to wear.  This deep blue, silk dress was the winner!  When it comes to fancy dresses, I own a few, but it's a good idea to trade with friends to get more wear out of them.  This dress was borrowed from my sisters closet.  It  flows beautifully, it's a little bit sexy with the slit and I love the way it showcases my shoulders and arms.  The halter top also means that you don't need a statement piece around the neck, and I kept things simple with dangly earrings and stacked bracelets.  I added a shawl to wrap up in case of a chill and I was good to go.  I truly felt beautiful and although I will not be wearing it to my dads event as it's been returned, I might be choosing one of the other three options below.

What should I wear for my next event?

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Ted Baker Dress  

(similar less formal and on sale Dynamite)