BLOGMAS DAY 10 // CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET

CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET


I don't want to proclaim myself as a penny pincher but let's just say I record everything that goes in and out of my bank account. Ever since I was little I have been very cautious of how I spend money. Now that I'm out of school, planning for the future is very important to me. But, of course, this is Christmas... so how do I keep things under control?

Mod Cloth Lovin'

So I have to admit I have a love of vintage clothing. I think my obsession with the 50's-70's has always inspired my own outfit buying decisions. Well the other day I was browsing ModCloth and came upon a number of pieces that I am dying to get my hand's on! I thought I would share some of them with you all.

They are all so perfect for summer! Who could ask for more I mean the cactus clutch?! my heart. Hope you all enjoy and let me know what some of your favorites are as well! xoxo Sam

November Favorites

I absolutely can not believe November is already over. Compared to October, which dragged...and dragged...and dragged... But finally the time has come to finish 2015 off with a bang! School is going to be quite insane in these next few weeks but I am ready to finish up and head back home to spend the holidays with all my most nearest and dearest.
Speaking of home Thanksgiving break was exactly what the doctor ordered. As soon as that plane landed in LAX I hung my head out the car window like a dog, just taking in the warmer air. Even though it was around 1am there (4am in New York) my best friend and I laughed and sang and danced the entire car ride home. Each day was jam packed with friends and family and laughs and most importantly enough love to give me just enough motivation to take on these final weeks of school. My favorite night of being home was staying in our cabin, fresh snow on the ground, playing monopoly, charades, and heads up with my two sisters, mom, and stepdad. God, I would love to go back to the way I felt in that moment anytime I'm feeling down.
But alas I'm back to school, ending my internship, and also trying to scramble to get ready for the holidays. Here are just a few things that I was loving in November!

Movies:
Room
I honestly don't even want to reveal anything about this movie because it was actually one of the most amazing films I have ever seen. And I was so happy to go into it with no prior knowledge of the book or plot. Just do yourself a big favor and go see it!!!

Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 2
I would be lying if I said I LOVED the movie. I actually hated the ending of the books so it would make sense that I still wouldn't like the movie adaptation of said book... but still it's Jennifer Lawrence people like come on (side note: Joy comes out this month!!!!)

Music:
This Christmas playlist by none other than the famous Youtuber Zoella has been on heavy heavy rotation the month of November (yes I am most definitely someone who plays christmas music for 2 months straight so sue me).
Okay this show has to be my absolute favorite of all the fall shows... even AHS has been sort of well snoozy the past few episodes. I love following movie soundtracks on Spotify but I've never really followed tv soundtracks! (also follow American Horror Story's soundtrack which is fab).

Shopping:
Leopard print is HOT HOT HOT this season and I am an eager beaver to get my hands on some! Definitely putting a leopard coat on my christmas list this year.

I know it's a short list but I promise December will have lots more blog posts than November did (the month really did escape me I feel like I was in a time warp). And if you didn't catch it, make sure to check the blogpost I wrote for Solescription The Evolution of Women's Love Affair with Shoes: 100 Years of Style

Much love to all of you lovelies and HAPPY DECEMBER!!! xoxo Sam

Forever 21 + Aerie Finds!

Hello hello! Happy Saturday to you all I hope everyone's November is going well. This time of year (for me at least) is when I feel like my wardrobe needs a bit of an upheaval. Now, given that I am a broke college student, I am not going out and buying things from Bloomingdales. But that being said I do think that picking up more expensive pieces benefits you in the long run.
I was talking to my sister recently (complaining about money what a shock) and she said she has been making some extra cash selling her old clothes on an app called Mercari! It is a pretty basic idea where you just take a picture, give some details about the object, and then price it out. Then the community either likes it (or not) and hopefully if you've priced it right someone buys it! They even give you the option to include shipping in the cost or have separate shipping for the customer. I have a weird attachment to clothes so choosing what to put up was hard because I can't let go of the memories I have made wearing those articles of clothing...it's strange... I know.
After looking at my closet and being dreadfully bored with the things I do own, I decided to go through Aerie and Forever 21 to see if they had some cheapy pieces that might just give some life back into my wardrobe.

Forever 21
Leopard Faux Fur Coat - $69.99
I have been wanting a leopard coat for AGES now and I think this one is the perfect cut. The comments do say it fits a little boxy so be wary of that if you are more petite. 

D-Frame Sunglasses - $5.90
I have somehow miss placed every single pair of glasses that I own. And this ladies and gentleman is why I buy cheap sunglasses. I also liked these because they are bigger on the face and when I wear glasses the goal is to be as incognito as possible. 

Stripe-Trim Pom Beanie - $8.90
Need I say more? A knit beanie...with a pom...and stripes...

Aerie
Aerie Softest Crop Bonfire Sweater, Soft Muslin - $39.95
This is a piece from the Aerie real campaign with Emma Roberts. So maybe I'm being a teensy bit biased because I love Emma Roberts and her style so freaking much. But this sweater just looks so so warm and so so cozy that I want to reach out and grab it from the screen. However as I was searching Forever 21 I did find a similar one here. 

Aerie Bonfire Blanket Scarf, Deep Plum - $29.95

In my personal opinion you can never have too many scarves. I love nothing more than to curl up with a scarf on under a blanket. Because I am so chronically cold and the winters in New York absolutely murder me sometimes I put two scarves on...just to be sure. And this one is so great with the red and pink mixed with the blue. (I see a minor trend here with the red white and blue...) 

I hope you enjoyed this post and make sure to follow along to see what more is in store for next time! Lots of love always xoxo Sam!





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