I know it’s been a while since the last capsule wardrobe post, but buckle up because this one is going to be great. Perhaps I was inspired by my recent shopping excursions...or maybe it’s my fresh coat of metallic silver nail polish, but I’m feeling the holiday season like no other. I’m ready for Thanksgiving and beyond. Centered around 3 fabulous items under $50, this 7-outfit capsule will get you ready for dressing to impress during any festive gatherings over the next few months. So sit back, relax, and enjoy (hot cocoa optional)...

With baby number two due at the end of this month, I decided to get a head start on my holiday shopping. I was so excited when Simon Premium Outlets wanted to partner on this post because they own Clinton Crossings, one of my favorite designer outlet centers in my area. And as outlet shoppers know, the best deals come around the holidays! In just one trip, I completed nearly all of my holiday shopping. That's a borderline epic feat (especially for this chronic procrastinator!) But when you shop at a Simon Premium Outlet, it really is that easy. Read on to see the brand-name steals I snagged for everyone on my "nice" list...

I used to check gilt.com almost daily to see what new designer goodies they had on sale, but as time has passed, I've moved away from shopping limited-time only sales sites because they've grown too big, offer fewer actual deals, and no longer have that feeling of exclusivity. Having said that, I happened to be browsing gilt.com earlier this week to see if they had any good deals on baby gear...when I spotted a Louis Vuitton Speedy hand painted with palm leaves, and was instantly reminded of a bag I had seen at anthropologie.com. (Great story, right?) Both have a strikingly similar palm leaf design with vastly different price tags. If you love the look of the LV, you'll have to check out the budget dupe!

SPLURGE: Louis Vuitton Hand Painted Black Epi Speedy 25, $1,800 (sold out) at gilt.com

SAVE: Foliage Tote by Kestrel, $69.95 at anthropologie.com

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Burt’s Bees at Target. All opinions are 100% mine.


Whenever fall rolls around, I'm immediately drawn to all things pumpkin spice. My Pinterest boards are becoming full of pumpkin spice recipes, and so is my kitchen - I'm talking pumpkin spice cream cheese, pumpkin spice gluten-free pancake mix (Trader Joe's makes a yummy one), and of course, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. Then there are the pumpkin spice candles that fill your home with their irresistible scent and even pumpkin spice beauty products.

With Christmas decor cropping up at retailers earlier and earlier in the season, it's easy to get a bit jaded...but even the most "bah humbug" among us would find Target's latest holiday home collections hard to resist. This weekend I took a quick pass through the aisle showcasing all the latest Threshold pieces and it was all kinds of magical. Whether you're envisioning a kitschy-chic retro Christmas with faux mercury glass trees and bright candy colors, or a traditional holidays-in-the-Berkshires type fete (see the classic collection), Target has you covered. There are also modern metallics to brighten your space (like this pillow) or rustic accoutrements perfect for outfitting any mantle (um, hello bear head). Just add hot cocoa, a roaring fire, your favorite carols and you are set. Read on for more pics...