It’s been a minute since I’ve done a Fab Under $50 post and what better time to do one than for the holiday season. To keep with the theme of black and gold, I have found some amazing pieces from Michael Kors, TopShop, and Aldo. Check out these amazing finds for $50 or less!
Purchases the items below
We are in full holiday party mode and I have a treat for you. I have created some amazing looks that will have you as the center of attention. When going to holiday parties, you want to be fashionable, but not to overdone or over the top, especially if you are attending a function for work. You do not want to be the person talk about because you look a little to scandalous.
When dressing for a holiday party you want to pull out all of the stops, so that means sequin, lace, leather, and metallics. If you want to be festive go for colors in red, gold, and even silver. Whether you wear a skirt and nice blouse, an embellished dress, or even leather or metallic pants, we have something for you.
Check out the looks below
Look #1 Whether you want to wear an a-line dress or leather pants, black and gold is a great color combination for the holiday season. Try a sequin peplum top with leather pants or a brocade/lace dress with cap toe pumps and a clutch in a bold color to get the party started!
Look #2– This look is classy with a little bit of sex appeal. An oxblood sequin pencil skirt and corset top with a pair of stilettos will have you at the center of attention. The skirt should be the statement piece for this look so keep the accessories to a minimum
Look #3- metallics are great for holiday parties. Pair metallic straight leg or skinny pants with an embellished shirt and embellished heels. Pair with gold accessories and a clutch and you are ready to hit the dance floor.
As if shopping during the holidays is bad enough, shopping for the man in your life is a task onto itself. Luckily I’m here… one secret is anything you see a man have just get him more of the same. We like certain things and to have a lot of them. So take a gander and take heed its crazy out there this time of year.
Outerwear
Cold weather shouldnt be a deterrent to style. The options arent as minimal as you think. From varsity to snorkel, from leather to wool, from hooded to shawl neck keep him warm with the options below.
Frangrance
The smell of a person is very important. Women believe its just their scent that fills a room but we have our say as well and these fragrances will be a good opening salvo.
Timepiece
Any man without a proper watch is said to have no where to go/be. That said these should allow him to find a time for what he needs to get done.
Feet Heat
Shoe game proper? if not take a look from these choices. Customization, business, casual these will get things done.
Accessories
Whether its business or fun your gadgets need style too. So cases for phones & laptops as well as a nice bag/briefcase will keep things on point.
If you are anything like me then you still have tons of Christmas shopping to do, so I have compiled the ultimate gift guide that will definitely save you lots of time of wandering around the stores aimlessly. So check it out and happy shopping!
The Beauty Lover-all things makeup! Check out some of the top brands and awesome products like M.A.C Cosmetics gift sets. This will make the beauty lover extremely happy. If they have the right makeup but not the right tools then look into getting some great brushes to ensure they have flawless application.
The Fragrance Bar– who doesn’t want to have a scent that will leave everyone in the room mesmerized. A woman’s fragrance is extremely important. You need different scents for different occasions so check out this fragrance list.
The Shoe Lover-Who doesn’t love a good shoe? Well for the shoe lover you can never go wrong. Whether you purchase shoes for a night out on the town, or if you purchase a pair of winter weather boots, it will be greatly appreciated. So check out these options.
The Fashionista-We all know that fashionistas love to look fly and so why not update her wardrobe with some amazing pieces. Whether you update the wardrobe with amazing bags, scarves, or even jackets, we have something for the fashion lovers.
The Accessory Queen-We all know that accessories make the outfit. You can have the most basic outfit, but with the right accessories it can change the dynamics of the entire look. Update your wardrobe this holiday season with these accessories.
The Gadget Girl- we are in the era of the gadgets now and having tablet, iPad, or eReader, is like having a cell phone. These precious items need to be protected so check out these cases for your gadgets
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend the TJ Maxx and Marshalls Holiday Gift Giving event with personal shoppers Joe Lupo and Jesse Garza, the founders of the luxury lifestyle consulting firm Visual Therapy. The event consisted of various gifting tables with items for the entire family that can be purchased at TJ Maxx and Marshalls at a fraction of the cost.
I had an opportunity to speak one-on-one with Joe Lupo to get help on what to buy the person who has everything, what to buy for the men in your life, and also how to be the best gift giver this season. Take a look at some tips below from Joe Lupo and also some great gift ideas from TJ Maxx and Marshalls
What steps should I take when buying gifts for my family and friends? Start off with making a list of the people’s names. Then next to their names write their style type (trendy, classic, bohemian, etc.). Next, write a few words that describe their personality, and finally write down their interests. Now you have a starting point! You can look for gifts according to their style type, personality, or interests.
What to buy the person who has everything? Well generally this applies to most women, but there are some men who are hard to shop for as well. Joe Lupo suggests that you get this person some type of spa treatment. Both men and women can always use a great facial and massage, so purchase different treatments for them which will allow them to be pampered. This is better than buying another gift that they probably won’t use.
What do you buy the men in your life this holiday season? Joe suggests adding a pop of color to his wardrobe. Whether he is your father, brother, or significant other, a tie, sweater, or even scarf in a nice shade of blue. Joe also suggests buying the guys in your life some great linen. Buy some nice sheets with a high thread count and they will be sleeping like a baby.
What about presentation? Presentation is everything when it comes to holiday gift gifting. Put thought in to the wrapping of the gift because it says a lot as well. Add little touches of your personality or the personality of the person wig us receiving the gift. If they like nature, add little twigs to the presentation.
TJ Maxx and Marshalls has all of your needs this holiday season. Whether you want to buy a gift for your home, your kids, or your mom, check out both stores even for the cutest little stocking stuffers for the entire family.
