black friday sales. for the home.

i hope you've all finalized your christmas lists, because the moment we've been waiting for is here!

COCOCOZY: 25% off entire order with code: COCO25

WORLD MARKET: 50% off many products + free shipping on orders over $100 with code: SAVEBIG10

WEST ELM: up to 25% off everything with code: SUPERSALE
*check out their gifts under $25

you might like these:
FINESTATIONERY | up to 25% off with code: BLKFRIDAY
*check out their gifts under $25
KELLY WEARSTLER | up to 30% off with code: KWBLACKFRIDAY
POTTERY BARN KIDS | 20% off select items
REBECCA ATWOOD | 25% off with code: 2014CYBERMONDAY25

food for thought.

did you know that happiness is a skill that is

within our control?

growing up, we always had dinner as a family...at the table, tv off. it gave us a chance to talk about our day and to stay connected amidst our busy schedules. when i had kids, i did the same for them. family meals make a difference.

with all the holiday meals and gatherings coming up, this infographic from happify illustrates a few quick and easy things you can do to improve your mood and overall well-being.

happy thanksgiving!

did you/do you eat together as a family?

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looking for black friday sales? here's a round-up.

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pre-black friday sales.

can't wait for black friday shopping?

these sales start wednesday 11/26.

J.CREW: 30% off select regular-priced items / extra 40% off sale / free shipping with code: HOLIDAY

KATE SPADE SATURDAY: 30% off with code: DEALME

FRENCH CONNECTION: 30% off regular priced items with code: 30FCBF

you might also like these:

NEED SUPPLY CO. | 30% off sale items

NINE WEST | 50% off select items

JUICY COUTURE | 50% off + free shipping with code: JCBLACK

NECESSARY CLOTHING | 25% off sitewide

casual sequins. leggings.

how do you dress down dressy?

throw a sweatshirt on it. or sneakers. or both.

you don't have to save those sequins or velours for parties. i wore these sequined leggings to a christmas party a few years ago, and i always pull them out at the end of the year. it's the holiday season. it's ok to be festive even if you're just running errands. i deem grabbing peppermint lattes with friends a totally appropriate occasion for rocking the triple S...

sequins + sweats + sneaks.

what's one thing you find yourself dressing down each year.

(suburban riot sweatshirt; charlotte russe leggings (similar), nine west sneakers; metallic tattoos via oomph)

shop the look:

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stocking stuffer idea for the kids!

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pink.

mondays come too soon, don't you agree? at least it's a short week! by the way, who plans on braving the black friday crowds? 

kicking this week off with a punch of bright pink.

lips: LAQA & Co 'ring of fire' & Avon 'vamp'

a few snaps from a holiday shopping event we had this weekend.

(shirt via oomph; paige denim; charles david 'pact' heels c/o; american eagle camouflage jacket; ray-ban aviators)

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shades of black.

things have been a little crazy with big changes happening at the office. keeping it simple in shades of black on this wordless wednesday.

happy hump day.

(Sole Society boots; love & sunshine bag; Lulu's denim)

shop the look:

fall essential. leather jacket.

everyone's favorite fall essential...the leather jacket. throw it over an LBD for a casual weekend look.

how was your weekend?

chinese chicken salad from cafe laufer. overpriced and over-dressed, but hit the spot that day.

weekend wine & good eats.