stuff it (a stocking, that is)

Christmas Fever has officially begun in my household.
The Christmas tree is on it's way up as we speak, and the house is already decked out in Christmas decor.
I. Couldn't. Be. More. Excited.
So to fit the Christmas mood, I decided to throw together a quick inspiration guide for stocking stuffers this year!
Things you really just could not go wrong with: a (cute) phone case, nail polish, Starbucks giftcard (or giftcard to their fav. spot!),  a nice mug, jewelry, a candle, lipstick, body wash, and their favorite movie.
I'd probably die if I found all of these goodies in my stocking (someone make sure my mom gets ahold of this, ok?).

In other news, today is Black Friday! How many of you killed yourselves trying to grab some good deals for the start of the season?
Personally, I'm far too lazy for that. Cyber Monday HERE I COME!  xoxoxo

dallassssss

My sister convinced me to pick this up at Anthropologie because she uses it (and loves it) and I'm so glad I did! Not only does it work on your lips, but you can use it anywhere. Body/cuticles/face....it's all purpose. It is wonderful.

This was on sale at H&M for only $1 and smelled heavenly, so I thought I'd grab it. Now that I've used it, I'm kicking myself for not buying more. It's much too small :(

Found these sunglasses online and fell in love. But they look awful on me.

I wear this bracelet everywhere!

Although I live super close to Dallas, no one in my family really likes going because the traffic is so awful. They have the best mall, though (NorthPark) and it has all of the really nice stores that my local mall doesn't have (H&M, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Free People, Anthropologie, etc). My mom bought me some really nice leopard jeans while she was in DC at H&M, but they didn't fit so I needed to return them, and thankfully my sister agreed to drive me to Dallas (too scared to drive in that awful traffic). I was really sad when they didn't have my size left in the jeans, but I found some other nice things! The black and white pants above are what I got as a replacement, as well as a bodycon striped dress (which is basic and boring and didn't deserve a photo) and a delicious body butter. I also picked up a really neat newspaper by Design Sponge and Rosebud Salve from Anthropologie.
I have got to stop spending money, though. Really.

the back-to-school shopping begins

Both sweaters thrifted

Shirt- Rue21, Jeggings- Levis

Tank & Dress- ASOS

Forever21

Dress- BCBG, Flats- Target

Cardigan/Sweater/Leggings/Cross Necklace- Forever21, Tanktop- JCPenney, NYC Primer/Matte nail polish/ELF mascara- drugstore, Bracelet/Ring- Shasa

Backpack- Roxy

First of all, let me apologize for the awful quality/angles/lack of creativity with these photos.
I haven't slept in a few days and I just feel so out of it. And I would do an outfit post, but my face is still swollen/red from an allergic reaction I had with a makeup product. Awesome.

ANYWAY, my back-to-school shopping has begun, clearly. These are all the things I've picked up within the last month or so for school.
I didn't really notice until I even made this post, but it appears that I'm really gravitating towards pinks, neutrals, and polka dots. And skulls. I love skulls.
I'm excited to wear all of the sweaters I've gotten, but those won't be put to use until December because of the awful heat in Texas. I also am super duper excited to finally have a pair of quality black jeggings! Thank you Levis, you are never a disappointment. They fit so nicely and are extremely comfy.
Although I was initially really excited about my backpack, when it got here I found that it was teeny tiny. The site I bought it off of didn't mention that is called a "mini" backpack (or so Roxy calls it). I really like the style, though, so I'm going back and forth on whether I'll return it.

I've also bought a ton more things online that haven't arrived yet. My online spending is out of control. I'd say that I need to stop, but I really don't want to. What's better than getting mail and having new clothes? Probably nothing.