Fun with Fingerless Gloves

Get ready to channel your inner Madonna because it’s time to invest in some cute, on-trend, fingerless gloves for winter.

Sure, mittens and regular gloves are the obvious choice during cold months, but why not change up your routine with some cute and practical fingerless gloves? They’ll keep your my hands warm without getting in the way of tweeting on your iPhone, reapplying lipstick or paying for your morning Starbucks coffee. Hot and handy!

The good news is that most retailers are currently marking down their cold-weather accessories, so get ’em while they’re hot… and the weather is still cold!

Where to shop (top to bottom): “Be My Valentine” 2-pack ($52 from Etsy); Lulu Fingerless Bow Gloves ($6.90 from Nordstrom); Rubbish Cable Knit Convertible Gloves ($12 from Nordstrom); Oatmeal Fingerless Bow Gloves ($22 from Etsy); Gray Long Fingerless Gloves with Flowers ($39 from Etsy); Echo Design Pop Top Gloves ($28.99 from Zappos); Fingerless Gloves in Linen ($38 from Etsy); Fleece Convertible Mittens ($6.99 from Gap).

Adora-bauble Necklaces

[bau-ble: A small, showy trinket or decoration]

I’m currently coveting bold, adora-bauble necklaces. Get it? Adorable + bauble! Let me explain.

Picture a necklace that has a bold embellishment on it — maybe a chunky cluster of beads or a row of sparkly gems — and you have yourself a bauble necklace. It’s a necklace that is meant to be seen. A statement-maker.

Check out some of my current favorite, all under $50, and then challenge yourself to use the word “bauble” in a sentence today. So fun!

Modcloth Pearls of Widsom for $20.99; Modcloth Tidal Crave Necklace for $34.99.

Etsy Teal Cluster Necklace for $50; Etsy Flower & Pearl Necklace for $44; Charlotte Russe Bead Cluster Collar Necklace for $12.50; Kohl’s Simply Vera Wang Jet Simulated Pearl Necklace for $21.

LOFT Long Fireball Cluster Necklace for $34.99 and Anthropologie Loose Change Necklace for $48.

The Limited Stamped Feathers Necklace for $36.90.

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To Infinity… and Beyond!

I never thought I’d be quoting Toy Story on this blog, but my recent obsession with infinity scarves means Buzz Lightyear quotes have been replaying in my head. Over and over. Infinity scarves are everywhere!

Scarves are definitely a chic and cozy accessory, especially during these cold months, and retailers are now pushing infinity — also known as loop or circle — scarves. Guess what? I’m buying! This trend is super easy to wear: just wrap the circular scarf once or twice around your neck. I recommend picking up a chunky, cable knit infinity for lazy days and a soft, printed scarf for work. Wrap, smile and go!

A few favorites:

Where to shop (top to bottom): Pink infinity from Affordablescarves.com ($13.56) // Zebra from Affordablescarves.com ($7.96) // Chain link from Nasty Gal ($18) // Chunky knit from LOFT ($39.50) // Wildflowers from Urban Outfitters ($24) // Grey loop from LOFT ($34.50) // Cotton jersey from Etsy ($33.60) // Basket weave from Macy’s ($27.99).

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This Holiday Season, Go Green

Thanksgiving has come and gone. What does that mean? Time to start stressing about holiday gift giving! Every year, I tell myself the same thing: get an earlier jump on shopping and spend less money.

Well, this year, I’ve finally found the perfect way to accomplish these lofty goals while also doing something good for our planet: I’ve pledged to give GREEN gifts (you can sign the pledge here, too!).

The Nature Conservancy is running a special campaign called Green Gift Monday, which happens tomorrow, November 28. Instead of wasting hours surfing the web on Cyber Monday, they’re asking folks to join the green movement and give responsible, meaningful gifts. Love it.

Style Me Thrifty has a few green gift ideas to share. See below. The best part? Giving the gift of green can save you, ahem, green! Yey thriftiness!

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Shop Etsy
Where else can you find wine charms made from beer bottles? Or how about sustainably harvested cheese boards? Etsy currently boasts 11 million handmade items from across the world, which means there is something for everyone on your list. Etsy even has a search engine that helps you find items from local sellers. Handmade + local = homerun.

Try a DIY Project
I sincerely believe you’re never too old for a little crafting. Any excuse to get out the hot glue gun! Invest in one and then start perusing the web for DIY ideas. I love this list of 101 green handmade DIY projects and fashion buffs need to follow the blog PS I Made This for chic DIY ideas. Pinterest is another great spot for DIY inspiration.

Give an Experience
Remember when you used to give your parents handmade coupon books redeemable for “one free room cleaning” or “free hugs”? Channel your inner seven-year-old and give your loved ones an experience — like a meal to their fav sustainable seafood restaurant or day of kayaking on the Potomac River. You won’t waste paper wrapping the gift and the experience is more meaningful than anything from a big box store.

Hop over to the Green Gift Monday site for more green ideas >>

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