November 28, 2011

Wedding: 6 Month Anniversary



 
The best day of my life was exactly half a year ago. I was surrounded by so many amazing people as I said "I do" to my best friend and the love of my life.  Happy 6 month anniversary Matt, can't wait for many more anniversaries as your wife!

November 26, 2011

Sales & Steals: Black Friday Weekend Deals




 Top Row 40-50% Off: Jimmy Choo "Folly" Sandal. Jimmy Choo "Kerfield" BootieJimmy Choo "Ellie" SandalJimmy Choo "Private" Suede Sandal.

Bottom Row 30-50% Off: Vanessa Bruno Drawstring Dress. Isabel Marant Feather EarringsEtoile Isabel Marant Leopard SkirtMissoni Bandeau BikiniVanessa Bruno Floral Dress.

Also, check out the following note worthy discounts this weekend:
ShopBop.com has a discount code {enter BIGEVENT at checkout} so the more you buy the more you save.
- J.Crew has 25% if you spend $150 or more {use code YOURGIFT}.
- Steve Madden has 30% off all purchases {use code STUFFING}.
- Madewell is offering 20% off orders of $150+, 25% off orders of $250+ and 30% off orders $350+.
- Saks and Neiman Marcus also have a great sale selection online and in stores.

Happy Shopping! I would love to hear if you scored any amazing items for friends, family or yourself this weekend, leave me a comment!

November 25, 2011

Etc: Thanksgiving & Bloom Online Giveaway Winner


Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving day!


I am thankful for so much.


Napkin holders made by my Mom.


Pretty centerpieces.



The kid's end of the table for 25 of our family members.


Dessert spread complete with hot apple cider.


Thankful for this little babe.

I hope everyone had an amazing day yesterday! I was lucky enough to get to spend my first married Thanksgiving with both my family and in laws all in one place.  Lucky to love and be loved by so many great people.

Also, I'm happy to announce the winner for the Bloom Online Giveaway.  Congratulations to Nina of Nina's Little Black Blog Of Style who left the 4th comment.  Please contact me at via email at nicole.guidetostyle@gmail.com so I can give you all the details on how to claim your prize!

Good luck to everyone Black Friday shopping today, let me know if you scored any great deals!

November 22, 2011

Shop Now: ShoeMint



ShoeMint {the exciting new collection created by my most fashionable friends Nicole Chavez and Rachel Bilson along with Steve Madden} officially launches on Friday but if you sign up early you can earn rewards!

Simply click here and enter your email and if you refer 2+ friends you'll get $25 off your first order and $40 off if you refer 10+ friends before Black Friday!

I can't decide between the leopard lace up booties or the platform mary janes pictured above.  What will you order Friday?

♥ Recent Outfit


Dress: Alice and Olivia (similar version here). Shoes: Prada (similar version here). Accessories: Vintage Fur Stole (similar version here), Jennifer Meyer "N" Initial Necklace and Hermes Bracelet.


Don't forget to enter my giveaway with Bloom Online!  Also, prices reduced on all items left in my Closet Clean Out Sale.  Please feel free to email me at nicole.guidetostyle@gmail.com if you are interested in anything!

November 20, 2011

How I Spent My... Weekend

1. Celebrating Matt's 26th Birthday at Mastro's.
2. Nala with the birthday gifts.
3. Birthday cake.
4. Cherry Lemon Drop... so amazing and so dangerous.

5. Christmas tree at The Grove.
6. J.Crew display... loved this and this and this.
7. Twenty8Twelve dress (no longer available).
8. Rebecca Taylor "Rose Garden" top and J.Brand "Martini" jeans for Matt's birthday brunch.

Don't forget to check out my Giveaway and the Closet Clean Out Sale!

November 18, 2011

Giveaway: Bloom Online Credit









It's time for another giveaway, this time from Bloom Online which is my sister's new Etsy shop!  The giveaway is for a $50 credit to use on her site and the photos above are just a few examples of what she can make... I've posted some of her parties on my blog and her creativity and attention for detail is amazing!

To enter please do the following:
- Become a reader of my sister's blog at bloomdesignsonline.blogspot.com.
- Become a reader of my blog if you aren't already either via Google or Bloglovin'.
- Leave me a comment letting me know you've done the above as well as what you'd use your credit towards (check out her Etsy shop here)!

You have though Thanksgiving night to enter and a winner will be selected at random and announced on Black Friday!

In the meantime, check out these three features on my sister's most recent parties.  I promise you will be inspired!
- Chilly "Chilli" Dinner + S'More Bar featured on Pizzazzerie
- Pink & Pampered Spa Party featured on Amy Atlas
- Thriller of a Party featured on Amy Atlas

Also, the Closet Clean Out sale is still going on and has been updated to show what has been sold.  Feel free to email me at nicole.guidetostyle@gmail.com if you have interest in anything!

November 16, 2011

Closet Clean Out Sale

1. BCBG Runway Dress size 0. Worn once. $200
2. Alice and Olivia Dress size XS. Worn once. $165
3. BCBG Runway Dress size XS. Worn once. $100

4.  Tucker Dress size XS. Worn once. $150
5. SOLD
6. SOLD

7. SOLD
8. Joie Top size XS. Never worn. $60
9. SOLD

10.  SOLD
11. Elizabeth and James shoes size 8.5. Worn once but in excellent condition. $100
12.  Minnetonka Fringe Boots size 8. Worn once but in excellent condition. $50

13. SOLD
14. Etro Makeup Pouch. Never used. $75
15. Benjamin "Deux" Sunglasses. Never worn. $140
16. J.Crew Necklace. Great condition. $35

So excited to share another closet clean out sale with all of you.  Please email me at nicole.guidetostyle.com if you are interested in purchasing any of the items listed above with the item number and description in your subject line.  I accept Paypal and USPS priority shipping in the USA is included in all prices.  Happy shopping!

November 14, 2011

How I Spent My... Weekend


First time exploring the Rose Bowl Flea Market.


First find of the day: ode to Chanel candles.


Vintage pieces updated with Chanel embellishments from the Rose Bowl.


 Matching Chanel vase... slightly obsessed.


Brunch at Marston's (famous for their Cornflake French Toast).


 Homemade peanut butter chocolate chip cookies (recipe here via Pintrest).

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November 13, 2011

Etc: Window Shopping


A new style tote in a lovely shade of red from the always chic Goyard.


Oscar de la Renta display at Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills.


The new Tom Ford lipstick shades. Gorgeous packaging and an array of colors.


My Lust List: Christmas Wishes Rag & Bone booties at Barneys.




The food displays at Joan's On Third for some window shopping fuel.

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