goodbye 2012, HELLO 2013!

it's a bittersweet goodbye to 2012 today. this year was one of the biggest most eventful, romantic, and happy years of my life. from adding a new member to our family (charlie, our pup)... to getting hitched in a beautiful barn to my one-and-only fireman and all the amazing food & things in between! i'm sad to see 2012 go, but am so excited to see what 2013 has in store for us. so i wish you a happy happy new year and all the best in 2013!!!


here are a few photo's from our 2012...

 

looking forward to what's next to come...

welcome 2013!

merry merry & happy holidays!

(our very first christmas card!)


merry christmas eve!

the fireman, Charlie, and i would like to wish all you wonderful readers a happy merry holiday! i hope you enjoy this quality time spent with your families, friends, & loved ones. this is a nice time of year to take a little break and reflect on the things you are thankful for. so we are going to do just that! i will be taking this week (away from the blog) to enjoy our first Christmas as hubby & wife, start our own traditions, and just BE home... together. and for that, i am (very) thankful. 

have a wonderful christmas...

take care, be merry, & stay safe this happy holiday week!

xx, the fashion gal & the fireman

... & Charlie too!

LAST MINUTE STOCKING STUFFERS!!!

1 ||  arrow cuff bracelet... $46

2 ||  sperry shearwater boots... $138

3 ||  poof ball beanie... $24

4 ||  chalkboard storage jar... $28

5 ||  sequin envelope wallet... $90

6 ||  art deco cuff... $128

7 ||  moccasin slippers... $34

8 ||  alphabet stackable ring... $30

9 ||  Chan Luu rhinestone bracelet... $45

10 ||  terrarium craft book... $13

11 ||  Henry Dinky watch... $150

12 ||  chi chi chia pet!... $18

jeeeeeeeez loueeeeeeeez! is it really Christmas next week? like, for real? how. how did this happen!!?

well if you are anything like me this year... you still need to do a little Christmas shopping. so here are a few ideas for stocking stuffers, a little something extra for your sister, mom, or bff... OR a just-incase-gift for that super friendly neighbor that tends to drop a gift by! feel free to even forward this post on to your honey as a last minute gift hint! (hint hint!) this year i've done a ton of my holiday shopping online... and i'm not a huge online shopper... but if you need MORE last last last minute gift options amazon.com has a next-day delivery option. hope that helps! and good luck if you plan to go toe-to-toe with your local mall this weekend! 

check out more gift guides here...

GIFT GUIDE >> $40

GIFT GUIDE >> $100

GIFT GUIDE >> for him

have a great & safe weekend.

Holiday Gift Guide >> for HIM!

1 ||  railroad iPhone 5 case... $45

2 ||  Bose wireless speakers... $300

3 ||  Ray-Ban Wayfarer's... $200

4 ||  UGG slippers... $79

5 ||  iPhone fisheye lens... $70

6 ||  canvas Jcrew laptop bag... $98

7 ||  Herschel supply backpack... $70

8 ||  Pendleton board shirt... $115

9 ||  The Art of Fixing Things... $9

10 ||  colorful cozy socks... $13

11 ||  Jack Black skincare/shaving... $12 - $45

12 ||  Apple TV... $99

13 ||  leather & brass belt... $85

14 ||  wood docking station... $22

i'm sorry for the late post today! i always try and have my posts up for you to read with your morning coffee... but maybe i'm getting you just in time for your afternoon caffeine fix. i hope so! here is a gift guide that i LOVE doing... the MAN GIFT GUIDE! finding the perfect gift for the man in your life can sometimes be a great challenge. i always try and find a few good gifts that cover the man-spectrum. here is my MAN GIFT success recipe... i try to buy the fireman something new for his wardrobe (like a new jacket or a great shirt), a piece of electronics (maybe something from Apple or a cool new gadget), and something i would never be interested in (like real-man-stuff... example: a killer flashlight). when i put all three gifts together the fireman is always surprised & stoked with his new MAN GEAR! 

so here are a few items that could be prefect for that special man in your life.

... or men, i have brothers too!

it's not too late!

check out more gift guides here:

GIFT GUIDE >> under $40

GIFT GUIDE >> under $100

HOLIDAY HEAD WEAR.

big ole beanie via

happy monday peeps. rough weekend, right?? i hope you all found a little bit of holiday cheer in between all the horrible horrible news. my heart goes out to those families who lost their beautiful babies in CT. 

so....... with the refreshing chill in the air comes the option to layer and pull out that holiday head wear! i feel like a good slouchy chrcoal beanie is at the top of my shopping list. i already have the cashmere beanie, pop of color beanie, and the oversized crochet beanie covered. but i think the cool fitted (but) slouchy beanie is where the head trend is! so here is some holiday head-wear inspiration for you. 

stay warm out there!

**ps: remember this hot lipstick trend? 

(i think a bright lip + a cool beanie could be the perfect holiday combo!)

folded up beanie via

cool slouchy beanie via  

showing your hairline + beanie via

a fitted boys beanie via

pop of color beanie via

a killer black hat via

mini mouse ear beanie via

slouchy cool beanie via

big cashmere beanie via

have a nice + warm week!