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How to Create a Festive Italian Soda Bar

Tis the season to party!  I broke out my bar cart and put together an Italian Soda Bar.  While I like to stock up on the booze, I try to also include a fun, non-alcoholic option for kids, mama to be’s, and those that were kind enough to drive.  {TBH, I’m a bigger fan of sugar than alcohol so having a sweet option is always a win in my book.}  Keep reading to see my Christmas bar cart and how to create your own Italian Cream Soda party bar.

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Kentucky blogger shares how to create your own Italian soda bar with tips for decorating your bar cart for Christmas and a Christmas party outfit. // hobby lobby christmas, draper james clothing, christmas party outfit plaid, loft denim, gold bar cart styling, paper source christmas, bar cart set up ideas
featured | draper james: plaid ruffle sleeve top c/o + loft: denim leggings + bearpaw: liberty slipper c/o {save with code BPAMBWNW} + lisi lerch: ginger earrings c/o + colourpop: perception eyeshadow palette + laura gellar: blush n brighten c/o boxycharm {in tropic hues} + mac: lip liner {in shade in anticipation} + urban decay: hi fi ultra shine lip gloss c/o {in fuel} + gold bar cart c/o gordmans {similar, on sale with free 2 day shipping} + paper source: mitten garland + letter board

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Top Travel Gifts + Inside My Toiletry Bag

Tis the season for holiday travel, weekend trips, and LOTS of packing and unpacking.  I thought it would be helpful to share what I keep in my overnight toiletry bag as well as some of the best gifts for any travel lovers you have on your list.

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Louisville blogger rounds up the necessities for your toiletry bag plus the best holiday gifts to get for the travel lover on your Christmas list. // overnight bag essentials, toiletry packing list, makeup bag travel, makeup bag essentials
featured | vera bradley: cosmetic bag c/o {similar} + dove: body wash + neutrogena: brow pencil c/o + travel toothbrush & toothpaste + mini vaseline lip therapy + bath and body works: travel size lotion + contact case + neutrogena: makeup remover wipes + murad: clarifying cleanser + clarisonic: mia 2 c/o + tula: day and night cream c/o + mouthwash + washcloth + dove: deodorant

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20 Sale Holiday Outfit Ideas to Slay In

Hi friends!  Hopping on to share a fun try on session just in time for a fun weekend sale.  These sale holiday outfit ideas from J. Crew Factory are easy to remix a TON of different ways.  I grabbed a dew different pieces of clothing and a few accessories to show how versatile these all are.  Your holiday party outfits shouldn’t break the bank & you deserve to treat yourself as your shopping for everyone else.  Remixing these pieces is easy which helps you take your wardrobe further.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares 20 sale holiday outfit ideas from J. Crew Factory with try ons and size info. // christmas graphic tees for women, puffer vest outfit ideas, green vest, christmas outfits casual
featured | feliz navidad graphic tee {ON SALE for $15.50} + green quilted puffer vest {ON SALE for $34.50, more colors available} + knee slit jeans 

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How to Wear Faux Leather Leggings

One of the things I knew I wanted to snag during Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend was my faux leather leggings.  I ordered the infamous Spanx leggings during the Nordstrom sale over the summer and grew to understand the hype.  They are definitely a splurge so I knew I wouldn’t be buying another pair until I found them on sale. Ask and ye shall receive!  I know a lot of you took advantage of this sale as well so I wanted to show some of the ways I’ve worn my Spanx leggings.

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Louisville blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares eight ways to wear the popular Spanx faux leather leggings for easy fall & winter outfits. // moto jacket outfit winter, choker necklace outfit, lucky brand boots
featured | faux suede moto jacket {similar on sale} + white peplum back tank {on sale with code WED20} + faux leather leggings + ankle booties

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Get Down to Business — the Best of Cyber Monday

It’s Cyber Monday!  I’m rounding up ALL of the sales and promo codes you need from A-Z in this post; be sure to check back through the day as I’ll update if anything changes.  If you want to see specific deals, be sure to bookmark the Cyber Monday shop as I’ll continue to add sale picks there throughout the day.

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Popular Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up the best Cyber Monday sales and all the promo codes that you need to save money on holiday shopping. // cyber monday deals, plaid skirt outfit, lauren james outfits, madewell style, gordmans clothes, christmas party outfit
featured | madewell: turtleneck c/o gordmans {ON SALE with code SHOPALLDAY} + lauren james: scallop plaid flannel skirt c/o {save with code NICOLEG15} + chinese laundry: bow slides c/o + kendra scott: astoria earrings c/o + colourpop: element of surprise palette {ON SALE} + urban decay: backtalk palette c/o + colourpop: ultra satin lip {in cozy}

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