KENDRA SCOTT BLACK FRIDAY GIVEAWAY

c/o LAVISH ALICE pewter reverse sequin split back crop top & pencil skirt (*25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY2014) | c/o KENDRA SCOTT ellen drop earrings & makenzie double band ring both in black drusy*ALL items are 15% off through 12/1 w/ code BFCM2014 | MANOLO BLAHNIK bb patent pumps | c/o BAREMINERALS lipgloss in stunner

The second Thanksgiving is over I immediately reach for the sequins-it tis the season after all! I love this two piece reverse sequin set from Lavish Alice (one of my new found favorite UK designers), you can check out their entire Holiday look book here. My new Kendra Scott earrings are already my go to festive accessory & will be getting a lot of use on the party circuit. 

Speaking of parties, I am so excited to announce that I will be hosting a Holiday Shopping Party at the Kendra Scott West Village location from 6:30-8:00pm on Thursday, December 4th. To kick off the celebrations KS is giving away one of their new Make Up Travel Cases (see post here), along with three pieces from their current Holiday Collection. To enter,  follow the instructions below:

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE HIGHLIGHTS

DRESS ($89, $41.22 use code IHEARTNYC) 

NECKLACE ($195, $165.75 use code BFCM2014)

BAG ($,$ use code THANKFUL25) 

RING ($95, $80.75 use code BFCM2014)

EARRINGS ($90, $76.5 use code BFCM2014) 

EARRINGS ($250, $212.50 use code BFCM2014)

NECKLACES ($65, $55.25 use code BFCM2014)

EARRINGS ($325, $276.25 use code BFCM2014)

SKIRT ($78, $39)
TOP ($76, $38)

SKIRT ($188, $131.60 use code HOLIDAY)
TOP ($78, $40.80 use code 30FCBF)

SWEATER ($98, $73.50 use code GIFTON) 

JEANS ($189, $141.75 use code IHEARTNYC)

SWEATER ($34.94, $21.25 use code GRAVY) 

JEANS ($138, $96.60 use code 30FCBF) 

BOOTS ($160, $95.92 use code BLACKFRIDAY14)

BLOUSE ($248, $148.80)

 JEANS ($218, $163.50 use code GOBIG14) 

HEELS ($325, $163.49 use code IHEARTNYC)

SHOP EVEN MORE SALES HERE

Madewell // 25% off your entire purchase

DATE: 11.25-11.30

CODE: GIFTON

Nordstrom // up to 40% off select product

Piperlime // Black Friday 25% off sitewide + be entered to win a trip for 2 to NYC fashion week

DATE: 11/28

CODE:IHEARTNYC

Theory // 40% off sitewide

DATE:11.25-11.30

J. Crew // Black Friday 30% off select full-price styles and additional 40% off sale + free shipping, no mimimum

DATE: 11.26-11.30

CODE:HOLIDAY

Tory Burch // 30% off site wide

DATE: 11.28-12.1

CODE: LUCKY

HOLIDAY TRAVEL WITH KENDRA SCOTT

ZARA travel wrap scarf (similar here & here) | TORY BURCH rain jacket (old. this years version here) | c/o EVERLANE slouchy cashmere v neck sweater (last seen here) | c/o FCUK tiffany jeans (*30% off all full price merchandise w/ code 30FCBF) | DOLCE VITA myste boots |  c/o KENDRA SCOTT elsie stud earrings in rose gold drusy, greer link bracelet in gold, windsor ring in gold, decklyn pendant necklace in rose gold & elisa pendant necklace in champagne drusy*ALL items are 15% off through 12/1 w/ code BFCM2014

Today I am heading out to the lake to kick off my Thanksgiving festivities. The holiday's are such a busy time, and adding traveling to the mix makes everything even more hectic! My key to a stress free voyage can be summed up in one word: Organization. So, that is why today I want to introduce y'all to my new favorite travel companion-the Kendra Scott travel case (15% off w/ code BFCM2014). Not only is there a place for all of my make up essentials, but it is absolutely adorable!

I used to pack virtually every beauty product I owned when I traveled. But a couple years ago, when I was agonizing over only being able to fit 3 mascaras and not 4, I realized needed to Calm. It. Down.   Nowadays I like to keep my beauty routine relatively low maintenance (hooray for personal growth),  & I have devised a carefully edited group of products with me. Tinted moisturizer, bronzer, & mascara are my absolute musts. I try to limit myself to only 3 lip colors: nude, red, & a pink. I also am completely obsessed with this Dior nail polish, it will match everything in your suitcase & it is very difficult to tell when it is chipped. Below are the rest of my favorites I will be bring with me on my trip & stay tuned for a very exciting Kendra Scott Black Friday Giveaway!

FACE

Sonia Kashuk powder brush & bronzer brush & tinted moisturizer in fair | bareMinerals powder in  light to medium & powder blush in aphrodisiac | Eve Lom light illusion concealer in ivory | tarte bronzer

EYES

bareMinerals ready 4.0 eye pallet in designer label & lash domination mascara | Topshop kohl eye pencil in sable & Chameleon glow eyeshadow in shuffle the cards | Anastasia eyebrow powder

LIPS

topshop lipstick in mink | bareMinerals lipgloss 

*Photography by Mary Summers

THANKSGIVING STYLE

JOA windowpane knit sweater dress (*$54) | VICTORIA SECRET trench coat (similar) | MANOLO BLAHNIK bb pointed pumps | c/o KENDRA SCOTT dira stud earrings in gold, windsor ring in gold, & harlow statement necklace in goldstone (even more colors here)**ALL items are 15% off through 12/1 w/ code BFCM2014

Ok I admit it, the prospect of  picking out my Thanksgiving dinner outfit is more exciting than the actual meal. What can I say, for me fashion trumps turkey! I like to look nice, but still comfortable &  my new Joa sweater dress (now on MAJOR sale) is perfect for the big day. Texas temperatures have dropped, but I can still get away with a light jacket most days-so I think a classic trench is my best bet.

One of my favorite parts about the holiday season is getting to spend quality time with friends and family-which usually means a little bit of traveling. Whether you have to hope on a plane or are just heading over to stay at Mom & Dad's for Turkey Day, the new Kendra Scott Make Up & Train Cases are the perfect travel companions. Check back tomorrow to see all of my holiday make up & jewelry travel essentials! 

*Photography by Mary Summers

CAMI NYC

c/o CAMI NYC the racer in black | ZARA open toed boots (similar) | JCP plaid moto crop (similar here and here) | c/o KENDRA SCOTT elsie stud earrings in rose gold drusy & greer link bracelet in rose gold | KAREN WALKER super duper sunglasses

*Photography by Mary Summers