sugarfix holiday

As a long-time fan of Baublebar and Target, I am so happy they collaborated to create Sugarfix. It's all the pieces from Baublebar that I love, at a Target price. Better yet, they just launched a holiday collection of "gift sets" that are too cute. At about $20 a piece, they're an affordable gift or addition to your holiday outfit. 

Sugarfix's red tassel earrings add a festive touch to this outfit, perfect for a holiday party.

 

Each of the gift sets are packaged in an adorable pink box. 

To complete the look, I added burgundy velvet block heels. 

dress (on sale!) | earrings | heels

Here's a look at some of the other pieces in the holiday collection...

happy holidays!
meg
ps... have you seen my latest gift guide?

Thank you, Sugarfix, for sponsoring this post. Photos by Rachel Issler.

gift guide: my favorite gifts

I thought it was only fitting for my first Christmas Gift Guide to be my favorite gifts of all time. These are items that I have bought/received as gifts, so I can speak to how awesome they are. I limited it to items that I use once a week, however I use most of these daily.

1: Patagonia Los Gatos Vest- This vest is the coziest EVER. It keeps you super warm and goes with everything. I typically wear it over my school uniform on the way to school/switching between buildings because it is easy to carry around or stash in my backpack. Size up! (I'm a 0-2 and wear an S, it's pretty tight).

2: JBL Clip Speaker- I bought this speaker on Black Friday and have used it every day since! It's loud, waterproof, and super portable. It has Bluetooth but also a permanent aux connection, both of which work great!

3: Buxom "April" Lip Gloss- This lip gloss has been my go-to for two years, I love the minty-ness and the subtle color. 

4: YETI Lowball- My friends always make fun of me for carrying this "baby yeti" around school, but it truly is the perfect size for one cup of coffee. I use it every day!

5: Nike+ Apple Watch- I got this for my 17th birthday, and it has been a game changer. As a runner, I love it because it has automatic GPS connection (without your phone), and shows a map of your run. For daily use, the notifications and calendar are handy during school.

6: Scout Storage Bin- I have this bin in my room, and it basically holds everything I don't have a place for. My yoga mat, room decorations, extra sweatshirts, and more. Plus, it's sturdy enough to sit on, so this could be crucial if you're in a dorm!

7: J. Crew x New Balance Sneakers- If you're a long-time follower of the blog or go to my school, you'll know I wear these shoes more than any others. The gold is so fun, but they are still neutral enough for every day wear.

8: J. Crew Crossbody- My grandma gifted this to me for Christmas (grandma, if you're reading this, hi!!), and I absolutely love it. It fits my phone, card, keys, and a lip gloss, so everything I'll ever need.

9: Essential Oil Diffuser- I diffuse essential oils for everything-- focus, sleep, immune system, stress...the list goes on and on. I've found them to be super helpful, and so I really recommend trying them out!

10: Madeline & Co. Backpack- I use my Madeline & Co. backpack for every weekend trip and on plane rides. It has a laptop pocket and is really roomy!

All these gifts would be perfect for the teenage/college-aged girl in your life, or for you to add to your Christmas wishlist!

I hope you all have a wonderful start to the holiday season, 22 more sleeps till Christmas!

xo, meg

black friday favorites

I've never been one to wake up at 3 AM and go shopping for Black Friday...I'd much rather curl up into a turkey coma and sleep. That's why I'm all about the online deals, and will be sharing my favorites with you as the sales start!

first up... madewell: get an extra 25% off through 11/26 with code DONTSTRESS

nike: get 25% off sale with code EPIC25

jcrew factory: 50% off everything. prices as marked.

that's all for now! check back later for more sales. have a happy happy thanksgiving :-)

meg

best of october

October is notoriously a busy month but so fun nonetheless. Because it was so busy, especially with college applications, I barely posted on the blog or Instagram! To make up for it, I'm wrapping up the best of my October into one post.

homecoming

At the start of October I had my senior homecoming! It feels weird to even type that, because it's so surreal that I'll never go to homecoming again (omg). For the dance, I wore a cape-style Milly dress (it's on sale, btw), Baublebar star earrings and Missguided shoes (on sale for only $16!). It was super fun because Greg was on fall break from college so he was able to come!

My mom secretly sniped this photo lol

turnabout

Instead of having a dance for turnabout, my school does something a little bit more...Midwestern. Basically we go out to a farm where there's hayrides, golf, and ice cream-- it's hilarious and such a good time. We all dress up to a theme and this year's was around the world. Greg and I went as France!

 

Baguettes mandatory

wisconsin

I haven't shared a ton about my college search thus far, mostly because it's been a pretty confusing and stressful journey! However, I have been having tons of fun visiting different colleges. My dad and I took a trip to Madison to tour the University of Wisconsin, and I loved it. It was beautiful while we were there! I even got to meet up with Fran for coffee and an insider's tour, which was super fun.

charm at the farm

Charm at the Farm is a vintage market with tons of cute boutique-style vendors. My mom and I got to go, and it was adorable. We walked around, shopped, and ended the day at a mac-and-cheese food truck (delish).

similar jacket | boots

halloween

For Halloween this year, I wore the most "Meg" costume ever: an avocado. 

...and that's about all for October! I hope everyone has a fabulous November being thankful for family and friends. 

stay sunny,

meg

five last minute halloween costumes

FIFTEEN DAYS till the spookiest day of the year...are you ready!? If not... have no fear! Today I'm sharing some of my past costumes to give you some Halloween inspiration.

1: ZOEY 101

Last year, my friend Anna and I dressed up as Zoey and Quinn from everyone's favorite 2006 TV show. The essentials for Zoey? Blix, a Pear laptop, a key necklace, and a PCA shirt I made with an iron-on transfer.

2: FRENCHIE

For my school's turnabout dance this year, the theme was "around the world." My boyfriend, Greg, and I chose to put on our best Parisian look and go as France. The baguettes are mandatory, and you'll also need a beret, neck scarf, and striped shirt. I completed my look with New Balances (restocked!) and a button denim skirt. 

3. FIFTIES GIRL

I wore this look to a Grease Father-Daughter Dance at school. It was so fun twirling around in my poodle skirt! To look like you're straight out of Grease, you'll need a white short sleeve oxford, or any t-shirt, a poodle skirt (I got mine off Amazon), neck scarf (for your neck or around your ponytail), sneakers, and ankle socks.

4. FLAPPER

For last year's turnabout, which was decades themed, Greg and I channeled our inner Daisy and Gatsby to pull off a twenties outfit. I wore a flapper dress from Amazon, bow flats, costume pearls, and a black floral headband.

5. ALIEN

If you haven't caught on yet... I go to a lot of themed dances. My school is pretty much obsessed with them, and I love it. The theme for our spring dance last year was "out of this world." So, I went as an alien and Greg wore a NASA shirt. Copy my outfit: iridescent choker ($4), silver sequin skirt ($13), black lace up top ($20), and platform sneakers. Don't forget to paint your face and wear two high buns!

Halloween season is definitely one of the most fun times of the year, and I can't wait to see everyone's costumes. As for me...I have no idea what I'm being. Very uncharacteristic of me, I know, but if you have any ideas please leave them in the comments!

stay sunny (and spooky!),

meg