Carried Away with Holidays

So you're going to 74 holiday parties this month and you've got the dress(es) on lockdown, it's the bag you need help with. The clutch is your best friend. Simple, small, chic this bag is going to be your do it all and still make a statement.

Banana Republic, Penny Lucite Clutch, $98

What did I tell you about making a statement? Find me an LBD, stat. We're going out.

Nordstrom, Deco Clutch, $48

A little Gatsby, a lot holiday.

Modcloth, Elegance in Velvet, $44

A beautiful vintage looking bag with a nice cranberry hue.

Betsey Johnson, Black Sequin Clutch, $78 

I think this would be a great bag for New Years. just enough punch.

What are you carrying to your holiday soirees this month? Remember, all you really need to fit is keys, wallet, phone, and lip gloss. Less is more ladies.

Gift Guide: Under $15 Stuffed for Her

Alright, today is all about stocking stuffers for her and each gift is under $15. Unheard of, but let's give it a try.

1. Dish: This little umbrella trinket dish is perfect for rings, earrings, and hair things. 

2. Stationery: Who doesn't like bold cards for the few times a year you send a thank you? These little birds are unique and charming.

3. Jewelry Box: Gold, polka dot, that's about all you need to get me. A simple jewelry box that would be a great addition to her nightstand.

4. Contact Case: How about this sassy contact lens case? Great for travel or everyday.

Be fabulous today!

Gift Guide: Under $15 Stuffed for Him

We've had a request! Today and tomorrow I'll be doing stocking stuffer gift guides for him and her all under $15. This is a great way to treat a coworker, secret santa, sibling, or maybe a new beau. Today we will do him, tomorrow will be for her.

1. Book: Great one liners for work, social events, parents, you name it. Something fun to put on the bookshelf 

2. Socks: Fair isle polar bear socks. I mean, it's a no brainer.

3. Straws: These stainless steel straws are perfect for his gin and tonics. And it's a set of six.

4. Water Bottle: Does he swear by sriracha? Then he is going to go crazy for this water bottle.

Be fabulous today!

Friday Fooday

Happy Friday! Here are some great holiday cocktail recipes.

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

c/oThe Kitchn

Ingredients

2 apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 cup cognac
2 cups apple cider
750ml bottle cava (or other dry sparkling wine), chilled
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Directions

Add the apples to a large pitcher reserving about 1/2 cup for garnishing. Add the cognac, apple cider, and chilled cava. Stir.

Fill the pitcher with ice. Pour the sangria into glasses filled with ice and top with sliced apple and pomegranate seeds.

Sloe and Frosty

c/oFogged in Lounge

Ingredients

• 2 oz gin
• 1/2 oz sloe gin
• 1/4 oz blackberry brandy
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 2 dashes Fee Bros orange bitters

Directions

Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

The Cherry Goody Goody

c/oFive O'Clock Cocktail Blog

Ingredients

1 3/4 ounces Ketel One vodka

1/2 ounce Creme de Cacao (white)

1/2 ounce Pimm’s

1/2 ounce cranberry juice cocktail

3 or 4 dashes Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters

2 or 3 dashes Fee Brother Aztec Chocolate Bitters

Coca-Cola

Pomegranate seeds

Directions

Muddle a handful of pomegranate seeds into the bottom of a highball glass.

Fill glass with ice.

Add all liquid ingredients except the Coca-Cola. Stir well.

Top off with Coca-Cola and stir again.

Be fabulous today!