Christmas Gift Guide: Under $50

Perfect present picks for a secret santa, for stuffing stockings, or for keeping an eye on spending this holiday season. There's no need to break the bank!

1. Madewell Skinny Calf Hair Belt, $45:

2. Deborah Lippmann 'R&B' Mini Nail Lacquer Duet, $24:

3. Kate Spade Putting On The Ritz Stud Earrings, $48:

4. Kate Spade 2014 Desktop Spiral Calendar, $38:

5. J.Crew Stripe Painter Tee with Jeweled Brooch, $49.50:

6. Anthropologie Cheers Banner, $38:

7. Sugar Paper XOXO Noteset, $16:

8. The Fashion Insider's Guide: New York, $24.95:

9. Black Round Neck Deer Pattern Fairisle Sweater, $27.41:

10. SS Print Shop The Mantra art print, $35:

12 Days Of Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has been going on at my house since the 1st. Our tree is up, decorations are out, and hot cocoa has been made... it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. So for today, I have a countdown of 12 things that made their way onto my Christmas wish list this year (not in a particular order).

12. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze:

11. CRAP Eyewear 'The T.V. Eye' Sunglasses in Gloss Jungle Tortoise:

10. J.Crew Pajama Set in Bright Cerise Plaid Flannel:

9. Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita Coffee Table Book:

8. Rag & Bone Presley Pullover:

7. Kate Spade Beacon Court Jeanne bag in ballet slipper pink:

6. Zimmermann Verano Ric Rac Tri Bikini:

5. Stuart Weitzman 5050 Over the Knee Boots in black nappa leather:

4. Brooks Brothers Wool Navy and Green Tartan Scarf:

3. Banana Republic L'Wren Scott Collection Beaded Lip Clutch:

2. Pom Pom at Home Pom Pom Throw Blanket:

1. Julie Vos Milano 6-Stone Bangles:

Cyber Monday

Sales, sales, and last chance for more sales! Over the weekend, I braved the mall and snagged this J.Crew jeweled llama sweater on J.Crew's Black Friday sale. I also picked up a couple Christmas presents for family and friends; however, I didn't quite get it all done. I have a secret Santa gift still on my purchasing list that I'm determined to buy today on a Cyber Monday sale.

Some of the retailers I'll be scanning today:

Alice + Olivia: 25% off entire purchase

Brooks Brothers: 10% off entire purchase (I'm spying this tartan scarf!)

Equipment: 20% extra off sale items with code EQTHANKS

Gap: 40% off entire purchase with code CYBER

J.Crew: 30% off entire purchase with code Monday

Joie: 20% off purchases of $250+, 30% off purchases of $500+

Kate Spade: 30% off entire purchase with code CYBER30

Madewell: 25% off entire purchase with code FEAST25

Rebecca Minkoff: 20% off purchases of $200+, 25% off purchases of $400+, 30% off purchases of $600+

Topshop: 30% off select merchandise

{Sweater: J.Crew} {Jeans: J Brand} {Shoes: Michael Kors - similar, similar} {Purse: Tory Burch} {Hat: Rag & Bone}

Black Friday

I rarely visit the mall on Black Friday. Instead, I like to do all my Black Friday shopping from the comfort of my own home by shopping online. Christmas shopping starts now for me! Don't miss out on all the deals and discounts stores are offering this year:

Ann Taylor: 40% off your entire purchase with code GET40

ASOS: 20% off your entire purchase with code GIMME20

Bloomingdales: 50% off select brands 

C.Wonder: 30% off 3+ items with code GIFTS30

Club Monaco: 30% off already-reduced merchandise with code THANKS30

Gap: 50% off entire purchase with code BLKFriday

Intermix: 40%-70% off sale

J.Crew: 30% off entire purchase with code HOLIDAY

Joie: 20% off purchases of $250+ and 30% off purchases of $500+

Kate Spade: up to 75% off

Madewell: 25% off entire purchase with code FEAST25

Nordstom: 25% off select brands

Serena & Lily: 20% off entire purchase + free shipping with code THANKS20

Shopbop: 15% off purchases of $250+, 20% off purchases of $500+, 25% off purchases of $1000+ with code BIGEVENT13

Tory Burch: 20% off purchases of $300+, 25% off purchases of $500+, 30% off purchases of $750+ with code HOLIDAY

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Anthropologie December/Holiday Lookbook

Anthropologie's December lookbook is merry and bright and everything nice! I love the festive locations and scenes portrayed in the lookbook. Many of the pieces are getting me in the spirit to drink hot coco, secret santa shop, and decorate a Christmas tree (I'm getting ahead of myself!). Plus they are offering free shipping with code HOMEWARD. It's my favorite time of the year to shop, shop, SHOP!

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