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one: i've been loving j.crew & j.crew factory's gift guides this year. stumped on what to get loved ones? check out their gift guides and all your problems will be solved. source, j.crew factory

two: i love a fun DIY, especially around the holidays. i've made festive wreaths for halloween and thanksgiving but next on my list a december inspired wreath.  source, country living

three: i saw this reindeer inspired cookies on bradley means' pinterest board and i must make them. bhg also shared festive cookies that are always a hit during cookie exchanges. source, bhg & mush and co.

four: i love celebrating christmakuh. i've been looking for a cute menorah and this one definitely fits the build. btw, it's a diy! source, martha stewart

five: i look forward to cupcake and cashmere's gift guides every year.  i love everything on her gift under $100. source, c&c

six: every year i want to check out christmas lights (and somehow don't). this year i found this handy list to find ones all over san diego, score! source, san diego family

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• i'm getting in the holiday spirit early this year.  i am loving good housekeeping's 3 festive holiday mantels. -via: good housekeeping
• the 9 secret weapons to you wardrobe is the perfect article to share with anyone who wants to invest in classic pieces (of course, you can find them for cheap too) - via: real simple
• i've been toying with buying a gel mani machine for home.  after reading into the gloss' make your manicure last, i'm pretty convinced i'm adding it to my christmakuah list. -via: into the gloss
• super last minute of us: we're participating in the run fur fun 5k in boston tomorrow: i love running for a good cause! -via: mspca 
• there are certain weeks i feel my body craving veggies; byrdie's i ate salad for a week article got my mouth watering and super motivated to create some of the salads -via: byrdie
• thank me later for this one: i love buying cheap reads. when i found book bub i wondered how i've survived without it. -via: book bub

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• don't have a good recipe for all those gooey seeds from you jack-o-lantern? problem solved: this recipe makes my mouth water  via: bon appetit
• we're getting ready to head east next week so i'm loving j.crew's 25% off full price items to stock up on some cold weather pieces. via: j.crew
• i recently got my girlfriend plenty more, women's health shared this zucchini baba ghanoush style recipe from the cookbook *yum* via: women's health magazine
• when we lived back east we belonged to the boston mfa- their mailers always make me crave art & history.  being a big pollack fan i must go see this exhibit while back because it reminds me of a modern day pollack. via: MFA
• how cute is this subtle nail art for halloween? boo! via: popsugar
• i just downloaded taylor's new album 1989. holy moly: this record has been on repeat and i'm in love with it. via: itunes

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• cupcakes and cashmere explored how to make a cheap bottle of wine taste amazing; i love the tricks and plan on taking full advantage of the tips.
• womens health magazine gives 5 tips to help make your makeup brushes last a bit longer: i am so bad at taking care of my brushes so this article excites and motivates me to take better care of them.
• glamour explores blake lively's best braids (ps: how cute is she prego?)
• i am cookbook obsessed so when domaine recently put together the best new cookbook list my amazon cart got a whole lot of love.
• do you like nail art?  i am really getting into is- i loved glamour uk 100+ nail art ideas 
• in style explores fall styles you can wear to work (or for fun)

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ahhh happy friday!  this week has been pretty crazy: we attended two events; 1. at the grand opening of jcrew carlsbad and 2. a fall fashion show at fashion valley mall (i'll post some highlights soon) -this weeks links all have to do with healthy living: treating your temple with the upmost respect- something i totally have not been doing.  and let me tell you, i'm feeling it: my skin is a disaster, i'm dragging butt and i'm a little edgy. i really need to recenter myself.  i need to drink more water. more veggies. get outside more.  do you have any tips for getting yourself motivated? please tell! (btw i'm asking this while i'm noshing on a sour rope candy; ugh)  hope you all have a great weekend. xx

1.  the DIY honey masque is perfect for any season change // via: xovain

2.  lauren conrad explores powerful food combos // via: lauren conrad

3.  cupcakes and cashmere's posted this on her links she loves; photographing your food better // via: 6 bitter sweets **so ya, this doesn't have to do with treating yourself right but i must say; if you're going to eat a pile of veggies and document it- make it look extra snazzy.

4.  i haven't gotten on board with swiss chard but self shares a few recipes i'd be interest in trying // via: self

5.  i'm a big fan of kimberly snyder (author of: the beauty detox book) so when i read she was coming out with supplements i couldn't help but get excited // via: well and good 

6.  goop shared some yummy canning recipes (you'll need to scroll down after small space makeover) // via: goop

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you may of heard, because i know it's all i am hearing and thinking about: san diego has been suffering from a serious heat wave.  i'm so over it. i've never been shy of expressing my massive love for seasons and i'm ready for the shift in temperature.  I want to take out the sweaters, shop j.crew's fall collection, slow cook naughty foods for football or even just bake-- you get the picture.  today's fav friday links all have to do with fall....hope you all have a great weekend. xx

1. host a fun fall soirée; paperless post (my fav!) has the cutest festive e-vite or paper invitations. via paperless post

2.  my sister sent me this salted carmel corn bark that i can't wait to make. via i heart nap time

3.  these pumpkin sugar cookies sound so easy and delicious (the carmel apple cookies look awesome, too!) . via cooking classy

4. i love a fun fall DIY, these metallic painted pumpkins are adorable and aren't too over the top. via lolly jane

5. another DIY: i made a halloween inspired wreath a few years ago; i'm now ready to create a classic fall wreath. via stone gable

6.  leave it to shape magazine to help get our pumpkin, apple fix with these healthy pancakes. via shape magazine

 

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my fav links this week all have a little something to do with fashion week. enjoy! TGIF 

1. 73 questions for anna wintour via the scene
2. 14 models with the best off duty style via who what wear
3. 8 runway trends you'll be wearing in spring 2015 via fab sugar
4. so exited about the j.crew's spring 2015 preview via fashionista
5. 7 manicures from NYFW via byrdie
6. models at marc jacobs go bare via harpers bazaar

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i've been obsessively researching our trip!  this week my fav links all have to do with traveling. enjoy xo. 

1.  loved this insight about 10 italian culinary commandments.  bring on the pasta!
2. i've been panicked about what to do with my nails for 30 days. answer: wear a nude and pack that color in my toiletry bag.  intothegloss shared their fav nude polishes
3.  i am going to be so messed up with time (who cares, right?) that my body is going to have no idea what's going on. fodor travel shared some great tips on how to help your jetlag 
4. buzz feed shares 12 apps you need to have on your phone while you're traveling...an app i love that isn't included: whatsapp
5. one of my fav sites, the new potato shares city guides put together by those they interview.
6. travel fashion girl puts together great packing guides for traveling wherever, whenever.

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1. blake lively answers 73 candid questions on vogue.com {and it makes me love her more!} source: vogue

2. the founders of pressed juicery publish their first book and harpers bazaar shares the 5 most important recipes. source: harpers bazaar

3. a recap of fixer upper's episode shows the 1937 craftsman homes amazing face lift.  source: hgtv

4. nail emergency no more. essie nail polish is making their way into their own airport vending machines // #lifesaver. source: self

5. vogue explores how to dress in the six californias. source: vogue

6. having major wanderlust after savvy sugar shares 83 amazingly beautiful travel destinations. source: savvy sugar

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1.  who what wear reveals the 9 big secrets behind every girl with covetable style. source: who what wear 

2. byrdie tells us what what we should be splurging on and saving on in our cosmetic bag. source: byrdie

3. i've been feeling so unmotivated! lauren conrad gives great pointers on how to maintain your bikini body. source: lauren conrad

4. pop sugar gives a great step by step how-to on making pasta with the kitchenaid attachment. source: popsugar

5. le sigh: west elm rolls out the cutest new bathroom accessories. source: west elm

6. love this article on packing like a pro (i need all the help i can get!) source: style caster