Hi all! Hope you’ve all had an amazing week! I’m still in denial that Christmas is in mere DAYS. I have to confess: I have done NO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Can you believe it? The truth is, it’s very hard for me to keep a secret, and if I bought stuff too far in advance… there’s no way that I wouldn’t totally blow it. What percentage are you done with your holiday shopping? (I posed this question on Twitter last night and am very relieved that SEVERAL of you are ALSO 0% done. Thanks, guys! I feel better.) So this weekend, I’m shop shop shopping til I drop! Wish me luck? On to the links! (BTW- I’ve also included standard shipping deadlines for Xmas delivery with this week’s sale codes! xx)
Forgotten Christmas Movies. Every year, I always make it a point to watch my three faves: White Christmas, Love Actually and Home Alone. Love this list of forgotten holiday movies from Eat Shop Live NYC! If you’re looking for something different, it’s a great resource.
The NYE Accessory I NEED. I’m in love with this delicate star headband from Nasty Gal. It’ll be so perfect for New Year’s Eve!
A BTS Look at The Nutcracker. I love this story on Elle, following 4 different dancers in 3 different productions of The Nutcracker. Definitely makes me miss my dancing days!
Need an Adorable Under $10 Last Minute Gift? The gold monogram mug from Anthro (a blogger fave!) is on sale for $8!
What’s Your Resolution? I love this little quiz on Refinery 29 about what your NYR should be… I got energy? LOL!
The Perfect Party Heel. I can’t get over how amazing these Sam Edelman slingbacks are. GIMME. Size 6.5 please.
Natural Contours. I’m a total believer in highlighting and contouring, but agree with TBD… some people are NOT doing it right! This natural looking contour tutorial so SO great and a handy resource for those of you who want to try it but are scared of looking like a drag queen.
Sale Codes & Shipping Deadlines for Xmas Delivery
Amazon // 12 Days of Deals, get great specials on all of your fave electronics, clothing, accessories, movies and more.
Ann Taylor //50% off your entire purchase w/ code: WINTER50
Anthropologie //The More the Merrier Event: 20% off select gifts (order by EOD 12/19 for delivery by Xmas)
ASOS //Up to 50% off sale items
Banana Republic //Up to 50% off hundreds of items (order by 12/20 for delivery by Xmas)
Express //50% off everything // Up to 60% off sale faves (order by 12/20 for delivery by Xmas)
French Connection //Extra 30% off sale items w/ code: FC30XS
Gap: //40% off your purchase w/ code: WRAP (order by 12/20 for delivery by Xmas)
J. Crew // 40% off sweaters and more holiday favorites for women, men, girls and boys + 30% off everything else + Extra 40% off winter sale styles w/ code: GIFTNOW
J. Crew Factory // 50% of everything in-stores and online + extra 30% off clearance (online only) w/ code: EXTRA30
Kate Spade // Take 25% off all sale items w/ code: JINGLE25 (order by 11PM 12/22 for delivery by Xmas)
Kate Spade Saturday // Extra 25% off already reduced prices w/ code: SALEAWAY
LOFT // 40% off everything // 50% off sweaters (order by 12/22 for standard shipping by Xmas, 12/23 for overnight shipping)
Madewell // 30% off purchase w/ code: WRAPITUP (order by 12/21 for standard shipping by Xmas or 12/23 $10 overnight shipping)
Net-a-Porter // sale up to 70% off
Neiman Marcus // 25% off boots and booties // up to 40% off new designer sale arrivals (order by 12/23 for free rush delivery in time for Xmas w/ code NMQUICK)
Nine West // up to 60% off // take an extra 20% off select styles
Nordstorm // (order by 12/21 for free standard shipping by Xmas, order by 12/22 for free standard shipping by Xmas on giftcards, 12/23 last day for free standard shipping by Xmas on select merchandise)
Old Navy: 25% off your purchase w/ code: PRANCER (order by 12/20 for delivery by Xmas)
Piperlime Extra 30% off NYE party styles w/ code: CHEERS (order by 12/20 for delivery by Xmas)
Revolve Clothing // (order by 12pm PST 12/19 for free standard shipping by Xmas)