Yearly Archives: 2017
Holiday Gift Guide: Gift Ideas Under $50
Warm & Cozy: Pajamas | Fleece Lined Socks | Slipper Bootie
A Little Sparkle: Bracelet | Gold Necklace (More stone colors)| Monogram Necklace | Blue Earrings (More Stone Colors)
For the Beauty Lover: Makeup Brush Set | Nails Polish Set | Body Butter Sampler Set
For the Home: Electric Tea Kettle | Marble Monogram Board | Holiday Diffuser | Electric Wine Opener Set
Well I officially kicked off my Christmas gift shopping this week at the Nutcracker Market and purchased my first of many gifts. I figured that probably meant it was time to kick off the Holiday Gift Guide Series here on the blog. I have a few guide ideas for this season, but feel free to drop a comment of any gift ideas you are needing help with.
I love kicking off my gift guides with Christmas Gift Ideas under $50. I feel like it’s the price range that hits that sweet spot for most of your gifting needs. The gifts featured range from $25-50, and cover an array of ideas from favorite beauty sets to winter must haves and a few ideas for the home.
A few items featured are things I own, love, and highly recommend. We converted to this electric wine opener this year after our manual rabbit broke. Ya’ll I’m obsessed with this opener. It’s so easy to use, and this one comes with a few extra wine tools.
Body Shop Body Butter is one of my favorite body lotions. I received a large one last Christmas, and I love how soft and hydrated it leaves my skin. I will probably be adding this little sampler set to my wish list, so I can try ALL the scents out. Also, I have to talk about this nail polish. It’s pricey, but it still looks good a week later. I’m planning to put a holiday set or two of this brand on my list. You can also buy the set and give each bottle out as stocking stuffers.
If you are looking for a classic jewelry piece, I wear this necklace weekly. I always recommend it as a gift idea for women of all ages. It’s a classic style and good price. It comes in a few color options too, so you can pick out their favorite color or go with a neutral white stone. I own this necklace in rose gold and silver drusy, that’s how much I love it.
Also, ya’ll how adorable is this electric tea kettle! It’s perfect for someone who loves herbal tea, and I think it would look so cute on a kitchen counter. It comes in a few other colors too.
The blog received its official holiday update this weekend. The Holiday Shop is officially open and added to the menu bar. The shop is filled with gift ideas for him and her in an array of price ranges. I’ll be updating these all shopping season as I find some of the best holiday gifts on the web, so be sure to bookmark for when you need some gift ideas.
Thanks for stopping by ya’ll and Happy Holiday Shopping!
GIFT IDEAS UNDER $50
Bell Sleeve Lace Top
Hello friends! How has your week been? Yesterday, I hit up the Nutcracker Market and started a bit of my holiday shopping. The market is a HUGE holiday market with decor, gifts, and yummy food all for the holidays. It’s pretty famous here in Houston. Ladies rent limos, tailgate with mimosas, and wear matching Christmas tees all for a fun filled day of holiday shopping. If you are in Houston this weekend, it goes through Sunday. I find late afternoon and evenings to be the least busy time to go, if you want to avoid the big crowds.
How gorgeous is this bell sleeve lace top?!? I have been loving this lace trend, so it was only a matter of time before I found the perfect top. I went with this top because I could picture wearing it so many ways. For work, tuck it in to a pencil skirt or pair with burgundy slacks. A dressy date night, you could pair it with heels and black jeans. For a dressy casual party, you could do this look with jeans and boots.
The bell sleeve design gives it a little something special, and the navy color is what really helps make this top so versatile. Just make sure you cut the white washing instructions tag out before you wear it. 😉
Also worth noting if you order, Loft does not sell a cami with their lace tops. I paired a black one under this top, because I didn’t want to buy a navy one. I wish they would sell them together. Last month I passed on a really gorgeous purple lace top from them, because I thought it would need a perfectly matched cami underneath it.
Ya’ll have a wonderful weekend and thank you so much for taking some time to stop by. I always appreciate the visit and your sweet comments too!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Bell Sleeve Lace Top | Gray Jeans | Black Suede Boots | Rebecca Minkoff Love Bag | c/o Plum Ball Earrings | Similar Gold Bangle | Nails: Butter London Earl Gray
SHOP THE LOOK
How to Style a Corduroy Skirt & Link Up
Hello Hello! I have been on such a skirt kick lately, especially for work. I feel like skirts are very in this season, so maybe that has something to do with it. I own tons of pencil skirts, like I could probably wear a different one every day for a few weeks. I really wanted to expand my skirt collection recently to include a few in the trending materials like suede, corduroy, and leather.
My one small requirement – it had to be work appropriate. Now, I will say I work in a more business casual environment, so I have little more wiggle room with what I wear to work. A big factor for me in a work appropriate skirt is length. I found lots of adorable skirts, but they all seemed to lean more on the mini side. Great for weekends, date nights, and happy hours, not so much the office.
I was happy to see Loft come out with some great work appropriate skirts in the season’s hottest materials and prints. I bought two so far (also picked up this faux suede one), and I have a few more on my wish list. FYI – I wear a petite in all their skirts.
A FEW MORE SKIRT FAVORITES:
The button front detailing on this skirt provides a great decorative aspect, so it’s not just a basic a-line skirt. The color is autumn pumpkin, and so perfect for fall!! I loved pairing this color with navy and brown, but a black sweater and boots would work too.
My main tip on how to style a corduroy skirt – play with other materials. I love adding in leather touches. I think corduroy mixes really well leather, knits, and cotton/jersey materials. A tucked in knit sweater or slightly cropped and bulky knit would work with this material. Also, play with prints too. Stripes are a neutral for me, but florals and plaid would work really well with corduroy too.
Are you upping your skirt game this season? Which skirt material are you looking to add to your closet this season?
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Shoulder Button Striped Tee | Button Front Corduroy Skirt | Similar Brown Boots | Brown Tote Bag | c/o Bar Necklace | Sophee Earrings | Ladder Cuff | Similar Gold Bangle | Nails: Butter London Earl Gray
SHOP THE LOOK
Instagram Roundup – Fall Outfit Ideas
Happy Friday!! It has been quite some time since I shard a little Instagram Roundup. I have been trying to share more daily outfit inspiration over on my Instagram account (@karen.rock). I use the LiketoKnow.it service, so I can share all my outfit details with you if you’re interested. When items are older, I usually try to find similar ones or let you know who made the original.
This week has been crazy busy, so I honestly have not posted very much this week. One of those weeks where I’m busy from the moment I get up to the moment my head hits the pillow at night. But next week, I hope to get back into the swing of posting. If you use Instagram, you can follow along at @karen.rock. I share a good mix of work and casual outfit ideas, and remixes of items you have seen here on the blog.
I’m going to try and be better at doing these roundup posts for those of you who don’t use Instagram. I love putting outfits together, so I love having that IG platform to share what I come up with each day. You can also check my Shop Instagram page too. It updates in real time with my IG account.
Ya’ll have a fabulous weekend. Enjoy the outfit inspiration and thanks for stopping by this week!
FALL WORK OUTFITS
similar top | similar skirt | similar boots | ladder cuff bracelet
burgundy cardigan | gray pants | nude heels | c/o gold necklace | gold earrings
blush pink cardigan | white blouse | black pants | silver necklace | earrings
similar cardigan | striped tee | similar burgundy pants | nude heels | c/o necklace
c/o orange dress | crossbody bag | c/o necklace | c/o earrings | similar boots
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plaid blouse | pencil skirt | black heels | c/o necklace | c/o earrings
FALL CASUAL OUTFITS
similar striped blouse | black skinny jeans | black heels | black crossbody bag | c/o plum earrings
camo tee | c/o skinny jeans | peep toe booties | cross body bag | c/o earrings | sunglasses
yellow sweater | distressed shorts | c/o necklace | sunglasses
black blouse | black skinny jeans | black heels | c/o earrings | necklace
denim jacket | sundress | c/o long necklace | c/o short necklace | sunglasses
gray utility vest | black tee | c/o skinny jeans | long necklace | similar pink flats | earrings
Thanks for reading ya’ll!