I popped into Payless this past weekend and the whole store was 40% off! The sale is still going on online at payless.com, so I thought I'd share my top picks.

Sandra Bullock gives us something totally different with her bright yellow Apparis fur coat and stiletto boots! We love the bold color choice here, contrasted with the ladylike polka dot print on her chiffon midi dress. She's dishing up sophistication and sass in the most unexpected way - and it's surprisingly easy to copy with this Bernardo faux fur jacket - now 50% off! Another option that's even more glam if you're in the mood to splurge is this Topshop topper. Either one is perfect for your holiday party circuit!

If I'm being honest, I'm nowhere near done shopping for holiday gifts. I'm hoping to catch up this weekend after flying solo all week while my husband was in Seattle for a conference. Here are some last-minute gifts in my shopping cart that are guaranteed to please!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hot Tools. All opinions are 100% mine.

One perk of being a blogger is that when you put something out into the universe (i.e., social media) the answer often comes back to you in a very direct way. Case in point: I was in the market for a new blow dryer. I didn't want to splurge on a designer brand but didn't want to waste money on something cheap either.

Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring this post!


Today's round-up is all from Walmart.com, from the perfect plaid scarf to the cutest winter jammies! Everything is holiday-party ready, whether you're looking for a cute outfit, a great gift or a chic home accent when entertaining at home.