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50 Holiday Gifts I Love + Top Black Friday Sales

It’s HERE!  First off, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  Now let’s get down to business.  I’m rounding up the top Black Friday sales and sharing fifty holiday gifts.  I own ALL of these so I can personally vouch that they are well loved, useful, and GREAT to give to a loved one.

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50 Holiday Gifts I Love + Top Black Friday Sales | The Top Sales

Amazon: Shop Amazon’s Black Friday deals here

Ann Taylor: 50% off site wide with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Baublebar: 30% off + free shipping | No code needed

Bearpaw: Free gift with $99+ & free shipping, save with code BPAMBWNW

Draper James: 25% off with code: GATHERROUND

Express: 50% off everything + free shipping | No code needed

francesca’s: Buy one, get one 70% off + free shipping $60+ | No code needed

GAP: 50% off everything with code: BLKFRIDAY & extra 10% with code TREAT

J. Crew: 50% off with code: TGIF

J. Crew Factory: 40-50% off sitewide with code: ADD2CART

Kendra Scott: Buy more, save more 20% off all purchases, 25% off $100+, 30% off $200 or more + free shipping | no code needed

Lauren James | 10% off everything, 20% off order over $49, $30% off orders over $100, 30% off + free shipping for orders over $125 | Use code NICOLEG15 for an extra 15% off!

LOFT: 50% off with code: FRIYAY

LOFT Outlet: 50-70% off everything + extra 10% off with BLACKFRIDAY

Madewell: 25% off with DEALWITHIT

Nordstrom: 60% off styles

Nordstrom Rack: Extra 30% off clearance + free shipping through Monday

NY & Company: Everything up to 75% off + an extra 10% with code: 113100

Old Navy: 50% off site wide | No code needed

Pink Blush: 60% off everything + free sh

Pottery Barn: 25% off everything + free shipping with code: BLACKFRIDAY

Target: Hundreds of doorbuster & over 1,000 deals | No code needed

Vera Bradley: 30% off all items + free shipping | No code needed

Walmart: All Black Friday deals here | No code needed

Kentucky blogger, What Nicole Wore, rounds up the BEST Black Friday 2018 sales + 50 gift ideas that everyone on your list will love! // instant pot sale, best gifts for mom, gift guide ideas, black friday sales, black friday gifts
featured | Instant Pot Lux 6-In-1, 8 Qt. {ON SALE} + Tervis Tumbler 4-Pack + Bath Tub Caddy + Microfiber Cleaning Cloths + Corgi Heated Slippers + Satin Pillowcases + Clipboard Padfolio + Garment Rack + Personal Steamer {ON SALE} + 10-Tier Shoe Rack {ON SALE} + Letterboard + S’well Bottle

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How to Add Personal Touches to Your Holiday Cards

As someone that loves getting snail mail, there are few times as exciting as Christmas card season. And while society may try to imply that you have to be married, have children or a cute dog to mail out cards – don’t believe the hype. This post is all about how to personalize your own holiday cards. Are you a last minute Lucy and still haven’t ordered your cards? No worries, Paper Source is running a huge Christmas card sale, $5 flat rate 2-day shipping on orders over $50, and they have some New Years cards too! Not too late.

Wondering how to personalize your mail with envelope liners? Learn here: Click To Tweet

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Holiday cards stressing you out? Southern lifestyle blogger shares a tutorial for DIY envelope liners + tips for making your Christmas cards stand out. // paper source envelope liner template kit, diy envelope liner tutorial, best holiday cards for women, how to make envelope liners, metallic sharpie craft ideas, tape runner crafts, stationery DIY, personalized stationery paper source

How to Add Personal Touches to Your Holiday Cards | Picking a Card & Why I Chose Paper Source

This year, I decided I wanted to go with a custom card. Paper Source has TONS of photo card options; originally, I planned on using photos from a holiday shoot to create a classy, ‘I have my life together,’ photo card. That thought completely went out the window though when I saw these “New Year, Same Me” cards. This greeting card felt SO genuine to me & I knew my friends would all actually LOL when they got them in the mail. #BeTrueToYourBrand

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Weekend Please: Comfy Winter Outfit + Holiday To Do List

Happy Monday, y’all! I’m bringing you what has to be one of the easiest and most comfortable outfits I’ve shared lately. I snagged this Weekend sweatshirt from Shop the Mint a few weeks ago and it’s been on repeat ever since. The oversized fit is perfectly cozy and easy to throw on whether you’re running errands or curling up on the couch.

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The cutest and easiest weekend outfit from southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore! Snag this Shop the Mint sweatshirt while it's on major sale! // weekend outfit, the mint julep boutique, hunter boots on sale, fossil patchwork crossbody
featured | shop the mint: weekend sweatshirt c/o {ON SALE for $33} + distressed jeans {under $50} + hunter: original rain boots {glossy on sale for $90 here!} + fossil: campbell crossbody c/o {25% off with HOLIYAY} + mac cosmetics: retro matte lipstick {in ruby woo}

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I Got a Crush On…Velvet: Holiday Party Outfit

It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means I’m teaming up with my How I Style It friends! For December’s blog hop, we’re all sharing holiday inspired looks. I pulled out this dress from Pink Blush; I’ve been having a MAJOR moment with all things velvet. Keep reading for more about this dress plus the must have bag for this holiday season.

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Southern style blogger, What Nicole Wore, shares a holiday party outfit that wows for all your 2017 end of year shindigs with PinkBlush. // prettyinpinkblush, velvet clutch, affordable dress for the holidays, christmas party outfit ideas, how to wear a white blazer
featured | PinkBlush: floral crushed velvet dress c/o + white blazer {similar} + nude pumps + gold pendant necklace c/o + velvet crossbody {carried as clutch} c/o {similar linked in red} + black druzy double ring + lipstick c/o + highlighter c/o + nail polish c/o

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Friday Favorites: First December Weekend Holiday Prep

What a week! Like any week right after a long holiday weekend, I was on the struggle bus for the first half.  Luckily, I’m feeling ready to tackle this first December weekend and get my holly jolly on.

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featured | shop the mint: weekend sweatshirt c/o + dark rinse jeans {on sale} + ysl: mini crossbody c/o trendlee + dansko: suede sneakers c/o

First December Weekend | What Made My Week:

  • A Kentucky basketball win to end the weekend on a good note.  After my traditional Sunday family dinner, I got to cheer on the Cats and lounge around.
  • I got a PR package from CND with some of their Vinylux Weekly Polish.  I’m a big OPI fan so I’m excited to try it out and compare their system to the Infinite Shine polishes that I wear a lot.
  • Sorority reports are all in! Praise the Lord, Hallelujah indeed.  Between Thanksgiving break and the finals grind, advising life gets tough; I’m super lucky to advise a chapter alongside great women who have my back and keep me sane.
  • Jack the Siberian Husky.  Y’all, I about died reading this story! This poor Siberian Husky is up for adoption in Pennsylvania but has been banned from the state of Maryland.  It made me think of my childhood dog, Rufus, who was also a bit of a troublemaker. {But so cute!}
  • Sawyer Bennett releasing a new Cold Fury novel!  Not long after we first met, Tif and I bonded over our mutual love for romance novels and figured out that we both read this series.  I stayed up {way too} late Wednesday night finishing Van.
  • BONUS: It’s December First which means I get to start my David’s Tea advent calendar!  My friend Michelle surprised me with it because she knows I’m an old lady that LOVES to drink tea.

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