Merry + Happy: Smart Couture Giveaway

I couldn't help but say "Yes!" when Smart Couture approached me about showcasing one of their pieces, I've already worn it more times then I can count! Smart Couture believes in elevating the typical cubical style by making a personal statement.  Since I'm a working girl, I'm always trying to find ways to stay excited about what I wear to the office and what better way to make a statement then this gorgeous necklace! This holiday season, Smart Couture and I are teaming up to give one of you lucky readers 'The Samantha' necklace! 

To enter, simply follow the steps in the Rafflecopter widget below! To be entered to win, the one mandatory entry is joining Smart Couture's newsletter. Entries must be posted by the end of day Monday, December 16th, and one winner will be chosen at random and announced on this post the following day. Good luck!

[No purchase necessary to enter, open to US readers only. $42 total value. Winner of the giveaway will be contacted via email once the giveaway closes and announced on this post soon after.]

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My Style: Shimmer Party Dress

 gifted Lily & Violet Dress | Hanes Tights | DIY Flower Pouf {tutorial coming soon}

This past weekend was a bit of a whirlwind. Holiday parties, a late celebration of Thanksgiving Drinksgiving. I did as I intended on Sunday and spent the day cuddled up on the couch catching up on DVR while Mother Nature dropped a blanket of snow outside. 

Speaking of holiday parties, do you have any work parties on your calendar? Make sure to check out Lily and Violet's collection of  party dresses! I loved the subtle shimmer of this dress, and of course it's in my favorite hue. But I have my eye on this dress and this dress as well! 

Now until December 17th they are offering free shipping! So this is the time to pick up your party dress!

Merry + Happy: December Updates

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Is it me or is December this crazy for everyone else as well, and it's only day 5! I'm hoping to slow down a bit to really enjoy the holiday season as it took me awhile to get in the spirit. We put up our tree on Monday evening while watching Elf, it was perfect. I've spent the rest of this week adding holiday charm here and there to our house. Have you started decorating yet?!

Posts are a bit sporadic as real life is keeping me on my toes these days. If you don’t follow along on my Facebook or Instagram, I've started contributing to a few publications in addition to Grey Likes Weddings (which I will be posting to more in the next few weeks as I've finally started diving into the all the details). You can now find me writing for a local magazine as a style contributor, dmJuice and to Divine Caroline as their DIY contributor.

In addition to those freelance gigs, I've started really working on the details of our wedding as I mentioned earlier, we are now six months out (pinch me)! Where does the time go?! We just received second round of engagement photos, and we have been hard at work finalizing our guest list so we can send out our Save the Dates. I went through an internal debate between designing and printing my own, or use a service such as Minted or Wedding Paper Divas. I ended up designing them and will hopefully do the same for our invitation suites.  So if you don’t see me around much on the blog, know it’s because I've finally stopped procrastinating on the wedding front.

I have a few holiday posts lined up next week, but I won’t be doing a gift guide on the blog. Like I've mentioned last week, I've put together all of my favorite finds here & here to help find you the perfect gifts to give this season for everyone on your list! If that isn't enough inspiration, I've curated a few more gift guides over at Divine Caroline: Gifts for the Hostess with the Mostess, Gifts for the College Student, Gifts for Your Apartment, Gifts for the Preppy Girl, and my own wish list!

I've got another busy weekend ahead, my office's holiday party on Friday evening and Cody's on Saturday. Plus our Friendsgiving on Saturday during the day. Sunday you will find me in my sweats and curled up on the couch, all day long, that's for sure!

Merry + Happy: Cyber Monday

In case you didn't get your shopping fix on Black Friday or over the weekend, have no fear, Cyber Monday is here. This is my kind of sale shopping, from the comfort of my own computer! 

ALDO :: Save 15% off site wide. CODE: CYBERDEAL13A

Ann Taylor :: Save 50% Off Entire Purchase. CODE: SHOP50

ASOS (US) :: Save 30% off site wide. CODE: GIMMEMORE

Bauble Bar :: 20% off everything with code CYBER20.

Club Monaco :: Up to 30% off with code CYBER.

C. Wonder :: Save 40% off 4 items or more, full price or sale + free ground shipping. CODE: GIFTS40

The Dreslyn :: Save up to 60% off site wide. CODE: CYBER10.

Emerson Fry :: Save 20% off on all full-price items, (with few exclusions).

DATES: Dec 2 - http://rstyle.me/ad/gkb35c77w

Equipment :: Save an extra 20% off all sale items. CODE: HOLIDAY2013.

Furbish Studios :: Save 25% off + free shipping on any order over $100. CODE: MONDAYMADNESS 

GiGi New York :: Save 10% when you spend $150+; Save 15% off when you spend $250+; Save 30% when you spend $500+. Free shipping on all orders and also receive a free Zip Pouch when you spend over $100.

Heels.com :: Save 30% off site wide. CODE: CM30.

J.Crew :: 30% off everything with code MONDAY.

Kate Spade New York :: 30% off EVERYTHING with code CYBER30! 

Lily + Violet :: 12/1 - 12/2: 10% off $75 or more, 20% off $125 or more, 25% off $200 or more. 12/1 - 12/17: Free standard shipping 

Loeffler Randall’s fall Sample Sale. 

LOFT :: Save 50% off EVERYTHING! CODE: CYBER50

Madewell :: 25% off your entire purchase with code FEAST25.

Moda Operandi :: Save 40% off select pre-fall and fall merchandise.

DATES: Dec 2 - http://rstyle.me/ad/hndphc77w

ModCloth :: Save 20% off site wide. 

Nordstrom :: Shop new markdowns of 40% or more on a wide variety of items.

Poppin :: Save 30% off all orders over $75. CODE: POPCM 

Revolve Clothing :: Save an extra 20% off final sale items. CODE: Cyber2013.

Shopbop’s Big Event :: Up to 30% off with code BIGEVENT13.

Target :: BOGO 60% off on apparel, shoes, and accessories.

Urban Outfitters (US) :: Save $15 off $75, $25 off $100 and $50 off $150 and enjoy free shipping.

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