I have to show you what I picked up on yesterday's mini shopping spree, because a) cute, and b) whoa good prices.
(Buy here.)
Outfit Inspiration (Or Gift Ideas) For The Short People In Your Life
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The eBay 2014 Holiday Collective
Presenting the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa present: a limited-edition collection of power banks featuring customized prints by designers including Badgley Mischka, Pamela Love and Thakoon. These little pods provide a power boost to iPhones, iPads, Androids and Blackberries, and are available exclusively on eBay at a fixed "Buy It Now" price of just $25, with all proceeds benefiting the CFDA.
My favorite designs are Pamela Love's and Thakoon's, but they're all beautiful. And practical. And perfectly priced. Love it.
(They go on sale starting tomorrow (November 20); click here to learn more and to sign up for an email reminder.)
The Holiday Hostess Basket
(Contrary to what this image may suggest, I actually recommend staying clothed when you visit people during the holidays.)
I’m a big believer in coming gift-in-hand to any and all holiday get-togethers – even if all you tote along is a bottle of wine (which no one will ever be sad to see), it lets your hosts know that you’re appreciative of the time and the effort they’ve put into the event, whether it’s a cocktail party or a week-long stay.
My general rule: tailor the size of the gift to the duration of your presence in their home. For a regular old dinner or cocktail party, a bottle of wine or a bottle of decent liquor is sufficient (assuming your hosts drink or are serving alcohol) – flowers force your hostess to stop whatever she’s doing and trim stems and find a vase.
Lust Object: Deepa Gurnani Jewelry (And Headpieces)
I'm actually not really one for statement necklaces or big, spangly earrings - I tend to go for piled-on bracelets and rings - but for Deepa Gurnani's line, I'd make an exception. The detailed necklaces with unique color combinations are spectacular…but even better, maybe, are the headbands: they're more fancy than festival, and would be the perfect foil for a simple dress this holiday season.
Oh, yes: and these? Are earmuffs.
Are they warm? I have no idea. But "warm" seems kind of besides the point in this case.
Wet Heads & Whirly Pops (And A Wednesday Alamo Twitter Chat)
Before we get started: This Wednesday at 8PM EST come hang out on Twitter, where I’ll be chatting family vacations past and present with some other CTMs using the hashtag #AlamoDriveHappy.
Now: let’s talk travel.
My mom, dad and I always traveled together a lot, and kept traveling together way past the age when kids typically enjoy running around the world with their parents. I remember once asking them why they never packed me off to some relative or another so they could take a trip alone together and they said, “Because it’s more fun with you.”
At the time I was a teenager and probably rolled my eyes – goddd you guys are so unromantic – but I get what they were saying now. Because while I do miss (and plan to have) just-us-two trips with Kendrick, once your kids hit the age when they’re actually experiencing things, making memories of their own…you just want them to come along for the ride, I guess. All of the rides.
