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Holiday Gift Guide: Under $50
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scarf | gloves | blue earrings | necklace | burgundy earrings
skincare gift set | pom beanie | cuff bracelet
makeup brushes | wine travel kit | marble & wood serving board | champagne glasses
beauty bestsellers kit | clinique beauty gift set | tic tac toe game
We have officially hit the 50 days until Christmas mark! I’m already starting to make my gift list and plan out the perfect gift ideas for everyone on it. The blog received its holiday makeover this week too. The Holiday Shop is officially back and added to the menu bar. The shop is filled with gift ideas for him and her and in an array of price ranges. I’ll be updating these constantly as I find some of the best holiday gifts on the web. I am also adding a Holiday Style section filled with ideas for your upcoming parties. Expect dresses, holiday sweaters, and lots of sparkle!
I’m kicking off my holiday gift guide series with the best Christmas gifts under 50! A few of these like the wine travel kit are currently on sale making them under $50. I tried to include a wide array of gift ideas including beauty gift sets, jewelry, gifts for the home and wine lover, and a few ideas for the fashionista on your list. Beauty Gift sets and makeup brushes are always a great gift idea. They include multiple products, so I always feel like it’s 5 or 6 gifts in one.
Check back every Friday for a new holiday gift guide! Of course, you can always check the holiday shop for ideas too. If you want to see any specific gift ideas, feel free to leave a comment or shoot me an email. I’ll try to include them for you in a future post! Ya’ll have a great weekend, and don’t forget the time changes this weekend! It’s my favorite time change because we gain an extra hour of weekend! 🙂
GIFTS UNDER $50
The Perfect Brown Leather Jacket
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BLACK RIVET (c/o Wilsons Leather) Leather Quilted Scuba Jacket **50% OFF! | LUSH Swing Tank | DL1961 c/o Emma Skinny Jeans | CHARLES BY CHARLES DAVID Lace-Up Heels | GORJANA Taner Pave Necklace | BAUBLEBAR c/o Astolat Drops | GIGI NY Black Clutch | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister
I have had a brown leather jacket on my fall and winter wish list for a few years now, but I’m so picky about what I want. It had to be the right shade of brown with just the right amount of a worn in distressed look. I also wanted a collarless, partially quilted, super chic jacket type look. The zippers had to be in the right places, the right angles, and the right dark silver color. Last came price, leather jackets are a high ticket item, and I wanted one in a reasonable price range. I am happy to report that I have found my perfect brown leather jacket! This one fit all my needs, plus it’s an extra 50% off right now along with all the other jackets and handbags at Wilsons Leather! I’m dying for some cooler temps, so I can wear this baby out!
The right jacket can really transform an outfit filled with basics like this one into a super chic fall look. I love pairing brown and black together in fall from black jeans and brown boots to this black jeans/shoes and brown jacket look. This outfit would also look really cute with a black turtleneck top to go even more monochromatic. I chose this ivory swing tank to add a little complimentary earth tone to the brown of the jacket. I also love playing with the differences in proportion with the fitted jacket and flowy top. I finished the look off with my latest shoe crush. These adorable just under $100 lace-up heels add a little bit more edgy chic to the overall look.
I received compensation and this product courtesy of Wilsons Leather, however, all opinions are entirely my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Lady in Violet
Teal Sweater + Brown Riding Boots
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GIBSON Teal Fleece Sweater | DL 1961 c/o Black Skinny Jeans | LUCKY BRAND Heloisse Riding Boots (also here) | VERA BRADLEY c/o Sagebrush Satchel | JULIE VOS Coin Pendant Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings | STELLA & DOT Renegade Bracelet | HENRI BENDEL Deco Cuff Bracelet | RAYBAN Mirrored Aviators | Nails: ESSIE c/o Satin Sister | Lips: PIXI Sheer Rose
Happy Halloween!! I celebrated on Saturday at my gal pal’s epic Halloween bash. She transforms her house into a spooky haunted mansion with no corner left un-decorated. I get so mesmerized walking around checking out all the little details. She even changes out all the light bulbs to fit the theme. It’s amazing. I also love it because an epicly decorated party means you can go all out on your costume too! I went as a haunting ghost this year. Tonight, we will be passing out candy/sneaking a few pieces for ourselves.
With October pretty much behind us, it is full steam ahead to Thanksgiving! We are heading to a few Thanksgiving celebrations this year, and I need my look to be comfy for the long day spent traveling, lounging, and eating all the food. I love this sweater because it’s super soft and slightly oversized. Perfect for camouflaging that post-meal food baby. It comes in a few colors, but I love this dark teal color. It works perfect with black jeans and my FAVORITE brown riding boots. Ya’ll I found these babies back in stock this year. I’m not 100% sure if it’s the exact brown shade, the one linked may be slightly darker. I wore these boots so much last year, seen HERE and HERE. They look super cute with jeans, leggings, and dresses.
Hope ya’ll have a great week ahead! Thanks for taking some time to stop by today!
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12 Fall Dresses under $100!
I feel like we are all counting down the days until we can start wearing our chunky knits and big scarves. They are cozy, comfy, and fabulous! Right now the warm with a cool breeze weather is just right for a cute fall dress. I have found so many cute fall dresses under 100 this season for both work and casual weekends.
Picture some of the above with your cute new booties or riding boots, paired with a denim jacket or utility vest, or killer pair of heels or flats and chunky jewelry. These 12 were my favorite picks because ONE they can all be styled different ways throughout the season, and TWO I thought it was a great selection of both office and weekend options. My favorite is probably twelve. I picture it with a denim jacket and cowboy boots perfect for a state fair or rodeo. Although two is close second as the perfect dress to go from work to happy hour.
I own dress three (last seen here). It’s super comfy and has pockets! WIN! I also have the maroon version of dress four. This dress works year round for me! I have styled it previously here and here. So, which one is your favorite??
SHOP THE DRESSES
