Holiday Gift Ideas from Shopbop & SALE

I am a huge fan of the site Shopbop. With the holidays here I knew I had to narrow down some gift ideas and it is the perfect place to shop for friends and family.   Shopbop Holiday Gift Guide by victoriamason featuring mens black shoes Marc Jacobs Double Neoprene Commuter Case/Le Specs Half Moon Magic Sunglasses/Gift Boutique The Master Plan Notebook/White Warren Cashmere Gloves/Rebecca Minkoff 'Leo' Clutch/Sugarfina Yes Way Rose Candy Bento Box/Madewell Buffalo Check Trouser Socks/Books with Style Icons of Women's Style/Gift Boutique Assorted Set of 4 Champagne Flutes/Flight 001 Aero Pack/Sorel Dude Moccasins Shopbop is having it's BUY MORE, SAVE MORE Sale Nov. 22 (6:30 AM EST)- Nov. 28 (11:59 PM PST) Use Code GOBIG16 . Remember what I said about friends and family? … [Read more...]

Simple Self-Care for the Holidays

Is there any time of year more stressful than right now? We both love and hate the holidays, am I right? I discovered Simple Self-Care recently and have fallen in love and calmed down. Created by my long-time friend Gretchen, a yoga instructor, and all around zen individual she whips up these all natural lip balms, roller ball scents and sprays that are to die for and really do make up Simple Self-Care. My girls went nuts over the Lip Love lip balms. In flavors like lime, lemon, grapefruit and peppermint; we all had a lip balm to love.  They go on clear, smooth and last a long time.  Made with ingredients like coconut oil, beeswax, apricot kernel oil and other natural components they don't dry out your lips.  Other scents are also available. They make great stocking stuffers … [Read more...]

My Carry On Essentials

It's that time of year again. Holiday travel and that means my carry on essentials are at the ready.  And you know I am all about organization.  Here's what I like to pack and why. There's a lot of stuff that gets packed into my foldable (love!) Tory Burch 'Packable Ella Tote' carry on.  I like to keep smaller items in pouches so that I can grab what I need and not have to deal with a bunch of loose pieces. My wallet, antique pocket watches and a pen are necessities.  I also pack a soft pashmina style scarf to keep me warm wherever I go.  They double nicely as a blanket on planes too. Details This gold wristlet originally held my Dr. Scholls foldable flats but I don't wear them that much anymore when traveling so instead I pack all my rolled up cords.  It has pockets inside that … [Read more...]

Feeling Festive

There's a lot of buying going on this year. I can just feel it. Does it have you feeling festive? As for myself, an almost exclusively online shopper, I have actually been in an unprecedented amount of stores this year. Is this way of shopping coming back? I don't know. When I think about why I'm browsing in a store versus clicking through an online shop it usually has to do with deals. Am I splurging or looking for the ultimate find? The purchase that is almost a needle in a haystack sort of find that leads to posts like this one: Splurge vs. Steal.   Holiday Splurge vs. Steal by victoriamason featuring a chain strap purse LET'S SHOP Charlotte Short Dress (SOLD OUT) (similar) (similar)/House of Fraser Lace Skater Dress (similar) Pearl Front to Back Earrings/Tresor Paris … [Read more...]

The American Girl Gift Guide

Every year my girls and I put together a collection of our favorite items to create the American Girl gift guide. This year is no different. Just like I would get into a flurry of excitement when the big Sears catalog would arrive each Christmas, my girls do the same thing with the holiday American Girl doll catalog.  Each one spends hours, sometimes days, looking over each item and deciding if she should mark it with her initial.  This year, the littlest one circled everything and freaked out when anyone else wanted the same toy. She was convinced only one person could have each gift. Our picks for the 2015 holiday season are a mix of accessories and clothing and broken down by age.  This was the first year I noticed a shift in what my oldest daughter daughter wanted and I had to … [Read more...]

The BFF Gift Guide & Giveaway

Yes indeed the holidays are here. The Christmas tree is up in our house, two actually, and I'm all out of ideas and budget for decorating the place. I'm not however out of gift guides or giveaways! Check out my latest finds with the bestie in mind.     BFF Gift Guide by victoriamason  1.ecoTools Four-Piece Beautiful Complextion Set/ecoTools Festive & Flawless Face Set 2.Butter London Patent Shine 10x Nail Lacquer Collection 3.Women's Joules Roxie Faux Fur Scarf 4. You've Got Mail Red Envelope Clutch 5. Kate Spade New York Small Square Glitter Stud Earrings 6. Cheeky Teacup 7. Love with Food Seed Funded Subscription Box 8. Brunch Shirt Bloodies for Breakfast Funny Yoga Shirt 9. Levtex 'Best Friend' Pillow 10. 'Like a Boss' Mug 11. TOCCA Holiday Candele da … [Read more...]

Holiday Pet Gift Guide

Pet Gift Guide by victoriamason  1. Martha Stewart Pets 2-Pack Tutu Mice Toy 2. Look Who's Happy Dog Treats Beef Jerky/Chicken with Pumpkin Spice (*Diesel favorite) 3. No Stink Dog Collar 4. Whisker City Floating Fish Cat Bowl 5. BoneBone Bacon Dog Bone (*Diesel favorite) 6. Whisker City Pet Holiday Cat Hat 7. Grain Free Cat Treats by House Cat 8. Miracle Dogs-Rescue Stories  9. Dogwarm, USA Dog Coats (Clipper Coat Shown) (*Diesel favorite) *Diesel favorites are products used by my dog, Diesel, the rescue Doberman.  Each one is in regular and preferred use. … [Read more...]

Holiday Plaid

Each year for Thanksgiving we get together with H's family and it is quiet, full of outdoor activities and a chance to unwind, reconnect as a family and with others.  I love it.  It's my favorite holiday of the year.  Even when I have to do things like make centerpieces that cause me to obsess over things like elusive white pumpkins and plaid skirts. That's exactly what happened when I found this Multicolor Plaid Woolen Skirt from SheIn. I became obsessed with it and had to have it for Thanksgiving. It reminded me of something my mother wore (with boots!) when I was a kid and it just got me.  I couldn't wait for it to arrive. SHOP THE LOOK Black Turtleneck (similar)/SheIn Multicolor Plaid Woolen Skirt (similar)/Black Heeled Boots (old-similar/similar/similar) Linking up with … [Read more...]

The Circle of Warmth

Saturday may have been "Small Business Saturday" but I don't let rules own me!  This season I'm trying to give experiences over mindless gifts I found a good deal on, donate in friends names and to shop local.  Why not share a great gift that gives back to those in need?  To me, that is both a beautiful thought and gift that really keeps on giving. Enter StyleCable, an online marketplace with one-of-a-kind jewelry and clothing handcrafted by independent designers based in DC, my little city!  With about 20 vendors to choose from you can find something for everyone on your list.  You can shop social too! What's my favorite item from StyleCable?  The Circle of Warmth Scarf from their scarf line! The Circle of Warmth scarf comes in burgundy, denim or black (shown). Why is it so great … [Read more...]

Shopbop Buy More, Save More Sale

It’s time for Shopbop's biggest sale of the year, the Buy More, Save More Sale!  And guess what?! The more you buy THE MORE YOU SAVE! So get together with your BFF's and family too and start collaborating and shopping it up! The sale will begin at 7am EASTERN TIME Tuesday November 24th and will end at 11:59pm PACIFIC TIME on November 30th. Brand exclusion may apply. See terms and conditions. While you are at it take a look at some of Shopbop's great looks that I think are just perfect for traveling this holiday season. Jeans and oxfords for traipsing through airports and a layered look to stay warm when it gets chilly on the plane.   Love the bag for carry-on essentials, the watch to make sure you arrive and depart on time and comfy white kicks create a casual … [Read more...]