Your Guide to Cyber Monday

If you didn't check everyone off your Christmas list after Black Friday, don't fret!  Cyber Monday offers amazing savings and you don't even have to leave your house! I wanted to make it easy for my readers to shop the Cyber Monday sales by putting them all in one place! Take a look at these great deals from some of my favorite stores.  Just click the links to shop- You don't want to miss these deals!

Piperlime: 20% OFF EVERYTHING! That means those Frye boots you've been eyeing just became a lot more affordable! There is also free shipping both ways! Use code HUGECYBER

Gap, Old Navy, Athleta and Banana Republic are offering 30% OFF EVERYTHING!! Use code HUGECYBER

Jcrew: 25% OFF EVERYTHING and free shipping! Use code YOURGIFT

Asos: 30% OFF winter styles

Looking for a great deal on a camera, TV, or other electronics?  Target.com is offering GREAT Cyber Monday deals! And you get FREE SHIPPING!

Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor LOFT are offering 40% OFF EVERYTHING!!

Macy's has tons of Cyber Monday savings- you can find things for the entire family!

Have a beauty lover on your list?  Sephora is offering free shipping on orders over $25!

Madewell is offering up to 30% OFF and Free shipping!

If you are looking for jewelry check out all of the great savings at Max&Chloe

Shop all of Zappos pre-holiday sales to find tons of great gifts!

Happy Shopping!

-a.e.h.

Currently Obsessed

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Enjoy!

-a.e.h.

Pops of Pink on Purpose

As most of you probably know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  This month is extra special to me because my mother is a breast cancer survivor. It should be important to you because 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.  About 40% of those cases are preventable so be sure to schedule your mammogram!  To help raise money for breast cancer research you can throw a Pink on Purpose party at your workplace or in your community.  Have everyone wear pink and collect donations.  Read more about hosting a Pink on Purpose party here.  This month- wear pink proudly!

1.  My favorite- Eos lip balm 2. Smythson leather iPad sleeve 3. Alexander Wang runway loafer 4. Dents classic leather gloves 5. Stubbs & Wootten monogrammed slippers 
6.J.crew silk blythe blouse in neon azalea 7. Halston Heritage pleat midi skirt 
8. Pink sequin clutch 9. Bobbi Brown pot rogue 10. Marc by Marc Jacobs ikat scarf 
11. Milly wool-blend dress

-a.e.h.

Great Finds For The Home: Under $150!

1. Robert Abbey Delta Table Lamp (comes in tons of colors!) 2. Avenue Six Curves Tufted Ottoman 3. Parsons Desk Less than $80!!! 4. Diane Von Furstenberg 5 Piece Gold Tone Place Setting 5. Pre-order Deborah Needleman's(former editor of Domino Magazine) book The Perfectly Imperfect Home: How to Decorate & Live Well 6. Illustrations by Emma Kisstina 7. Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Ceramic Accent Lamp  8. Modern End Table 9. Lucite Tray 10. Acadia Gray & Cream Wastebasket

Hope you are having a great Monday!

-a.e.h.    

Wish List: Perlee Gold & Platinum Ramekins

I am obviously a lover of creme brulee (just typing the words is creating a pretty serious craving!) so I fell in LOVE when I saw these gorgeous ramekins.  Can you imagine serving creme brulee in one of those at a dinner party?! You can purchase Perlee Ramekins online at Gearys Beverly Hills. The gold and silver ramekins are $170 a piece and the white ramekin is $36.00- making it much more budget friendly. 

You like?

-a.e.h.

1. The House of Windsor by Interior Designer Windsor Smith Via Cococrazy 2. Leopard Lover Cardi from Nasty Gal 3. Lanvin Leopard Print Calfskin Ballet Flat $515 4. Sam Edelman Wedge Sandal from Nordstrom 5. Edie Purse in Italian Calf Hair from Jcrew 
6. Tweezerman Leopard-Print Slant Tweezer $25.00 7. Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Print IPad Case from Nordstrom 8. French Club Chairs from 1stdibs.com  9. Equipment Daddy Leopard-Print Washed Silk Shirt from Net-a-Porter

-a.e.h.

Weekend Wear: Claudia Schiffer Cashmere Cape Dress, Kenneth Jay Lane Bib-Necklace(On SALE!), Chloe Tuscon Leather and Metal Boots
For the Office: By Malene Birger Silk and Wool-Blend Pants, Chloe Pleated Silk-Mousseline Blouse, Nixon Oversized Time Teller Watch, The Row Lizard Shoulder Bag

For Wear the Room I use inspiration from interior design to create a certain look(s).  Hope you enjoyed the first installment!

-a.e.h.

Inslee Haynes: Fashion Illustrator

I saw some of Inslee Hayne's work on the blog Honestly...WTF.  Inslee is a fashion illustrator who uses watercolor to create some pretty beautiful work.  She has stationary,prints, invitations, and calendars.  Take a look at some of her work below...

She just released the 2012 calendar and it is only $30!  Here are some pictures that will be featured...



What do you think of Inslee Hayne's work?

-a.e.h.

What I'm Packing: Mexico



My boyfriend and I are leaving for Playa del Carmen, Mexico on Monday!  I was in Playa two years ago with some of my friends from college and we had a blast!  Playa del Carmen is in the Mayan Riviera on the Caribbean Ocean.  It started out as a small fishing town so it is very laid back- I love it! Take a look at some of the things I will be packing...

1. Nook Color 2. Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for lips and cheeks (in Cabo Coral) is great for the beach! 3. JCrew Factory Solid Tank Dress in Papaya is an easy travel dress 4. Cozumel Tote 5. Isharya set of 6 brass plated bangles 6. Panama Hat 7. In addition to my aviators i'm taking these Versace sunglasses 8.The best suncreen ever! Clarins Spray Oil-Free Tanning Lotion SPF 15 9. Leather Capri Sandals 10. High-waisted swimsuit from Urban Outfitters

I will be gone until August 2nd, but my friend Whitney will be guest blogging! 

Have a great weekend!

-a.e.h.



Give Thanks

Handwritten notes are the only proper way to give thanks. You want to make sure that your stationary is as personal as the words you are writing.  Take a look at some of these beautiful options...

Gold Painted Stripes Thank You Card from Rifle Paper Co.

I adore these Thank You Flat Notecards in Rainbow Colors! - Set of 8 $14.00 from Sparrow Nest Script

Personalized Peacock Cards  $90.00-140.00

Atticus Paper "Jaipur" Notes & Envelopes $245.00-283.00

John Derian 10 "Maze" Cards with Envelopes  $60.00

  

Bernard Maisner Set of Eight Assorted Watercolor Notes with Envelopes $100.00

 -a.e.h.

What's Your Number?

Lulu Frost is a jewelry brand that was founded by designer Lisa Salzer.  Her stuff is seriously beautiful. I am especially loving the CODE line which features customizable rings, necklaces, and earrings.  “Over the years of selling Plaza numbers world-wide, I’ve realized how strongly people attach meaning and importance to numbers. I’ve heard hundreds of stories behind why people love certain numbers, from the mundane to the creative,” says Lisa.  Wear your lucky number, your anniversary, or even the number of kids you have!  Whatever your number is- the CODE line definitely has something special for everyone. 

Stack the rings (as seen above) and layer the necklaces to make a strong statement.



Are you loving these pieces? I definitely am!

-a.e.h.

Raising the Bar: Part 4

From top left: Pedra Coasters from Calypso St. Barth $58.00, Assortment of glassware from Glassybaby.com, Lily Pulitzer O'hara Bar Cart $1,500, Lacquered serving trays from Plantation Design $160 each, Graffiti Cocktail Shaker from All Modern $25.00, Raw crystal bottle stoppers from Vivre.com $55.00, Colorful stemware assortment from Leonardo, Hexagon champagne bucket $225.00

Have a great weekend! Hope you enjoyed the Raising the bar series this week!

-a.e.h.

1. Suno Ikat embroidery paneled top 2.

Kenneth Jay Lane

22-karat gold-plated bracelet $120 3. Matthew Williamson sequined suede clutch $730 4. Striped Shorts $26 5. Hermes ballerina flat shoe in blue suede $570 6. Mara Hoffman embroidered balconette bikini $275 7. Elizabeth and James bianca bleached denim shirt $175 8. Sequin Cleopatra rope necklace $60 9. Kiehl’s blue herbal gel cleanser

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend! Check back for more tomorrow

-a.e.h.

Luggage Lust

I know what you are thinking, luggage lust? reallyyy?  But, let me explain! My boyfriend and I are going to Playa del Carmen, Mexico next month, and I am in desperate need of new luggage! The suitcase I have been working with is pretty unfortunate. Imagine a pattern very similar to the one on Mary Poppin's carpet bag and then imagine it missing a wheel.  I am dying for these from SteamLine Luggage! They are beautiful AND much more affordable than similar styles.



Editor Series




Producer Series


I am also loving these double sided leather luggage tags.  They feature hand stitching and an adjustable strap. The tags can also be personalized with your own contact information or phrases like, "Hands Off", "Not Your Bag" and my personal favorite, "My Clothes Won't Fit You". 

They are so pretty!

These luggage tags also make great wedding or shower gifts for a jet-setting couple. They start at $35.00 from Hong Kong based HarLex shop on Etsy.com.


-a.e.h.

Sarah Cihat: The Dr. Drew for Dinnerware

If you, like many others I imagine, are confused about the lame title of this post- let me explain. Sarah Cihat is an artist and designer in Brooklyn, NY who rehabilitates old dinnerware she finds at resale shops, thrift stores, salvation army, etc. What a great idea, huh?! Sarah turns these rejected ceramics into lively and modern pieces you will be dying to serve dinner on. 

BEFORE

These Sarah Cihat plates make great gifts- especially for your eco-friendly friends!  Are you loving these as much as I am!?

-a.e.h.

Bright Ideas

Bright neon colors had a huge presence on the 2011 Spring/Summer runways.  Luckily, designers today are getting it right and these rainbow hues look much different than they did in the 1980’s! The combination of sleek design and neon color is feeling, oh-so-chic!  While Spring and Summer brides may not be asking their maids to wear electric blue- that doesn’t mean these vibrant colors cannot find their way onto your registry or bridesmaid gift list!   Take a look at some of these bright ideas for fun ways to use neon this season!

1)      Your bridesmaids are sure to love the Mercer Street Mini Lacey by Kate Spade- This yellow wallet is sure to brighten their darkest day.  Not to mention this gift is very functional!

2)      Jil Sander has always been an advocate for bright hues, so it is no surprise her Spring/Summer runway looks got extra attention this year.  Wear this Jil Sander look with your favorite bauble necklace to an engagement party, shower, or even your rehearsal dinner! Then, wear it again on your honeymoon with a simple white tank.  If Jil Sander prices don’t fit into your budget- BCBG’s Sofia Pleated Full-Length Skirt is a more affordable option. I have the BCBG version and I have been living in it!

3)      Love entertaining? Put this Dom Perignon Champagne Cooler by Marc Newson on your wish-list!  This cooler was the first creation from Dom Perignon Designers' Studio. Marc Newson reinterpreted the iconic Dom Perignon bottle into a monolithic, neon green cooler.

4)      Add some color to your walls and turn your engagement or wedding pictures into pop art!  MyDavinci.com, PopArtWorks.com, AllPopArt.com all offer this service. 

5)      Pack these Ray-Ban sunglasses for your honeymoon.  The bright colors in the collection are so fun, and the classic cat eye shape looks great on almost every face! 

6)      Not your momma’s kitchen- KitchenAid has added some style to their standup mixer.  Your registry just got a little more exciting! 

-a.e.h.