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:

A Sight For Sore Eyes

I'm totally smitten with this Madewell Spectacle Storyteller Scarf. It's perfect balance of quirkiness and everyday accessibility makes it my current accessory obsession.

While I'd love to wrap this summery scarf around my neck for a lunch date or tie it to the handle of my handbag or tote for a day of errands, it might not be your cup of tea. In that case, check out Madewell's other scrumptious summer scarves like the Summertide Scarf, the Feather Coast Scarf, or the Shell Collector Scarf to add some punchy pastels and happy hues to your look. 

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Glitter Me Good

Last night I went to a delicious sushi birthday dinner for my sister! To celebrate her special night, I stepped out in black sequin shorts because, although I love to wear sequins year-round, I am partial to them around the winter holidays. Sequins can be dressy at a Christmas party or fun and flirty on New Years' Eve. Go ahead and get your glitter on!

If you are looking for some sequins of your own try J.Crew, Calypso, Stella McCartney, Madewell, Haute Hippie, BHLDN, or Free People. 

The J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt and the Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt both appeared on my Christmas wish list this year.

I also recently wore the Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown. I loved the length, loose fit, and the way the sequins hit the light when I moved. 

Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown

Calypso St. Barth Sequin Ankle Legging

Stella McCartney Indian Chiffon & Sequin Top

Madewell Sequin Shift

J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt

J.Crew Sequin Strip Tee

Haute Hippie Faux Wrap Sequin Mini

BHLDN Gold Leaf Clutch

Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt

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Push Play to Rock Your Holiday

If you have already seen this interactive holiday video from Madewell then you know why I am posting it. If you haven't seen it, be prepared to feel the need to make some Madewell additions to your Christmas list. Go ahead, pick your preferences and let Madewell do the rest!

The Video That’ll Rock Your Holiday 

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