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Barefoot Dreams blanket | Lele Sadoughi stud earrings | Christmas Alex and Ani 

Little Words Project bracelet | Ugg slippers | Supergoop set  

Zella leggings | Lele Sadoughi headband | Monica Vinader bracelet 

tassel blanket | Fjallraven mini backpack | Stoney Clover Lane pouch 

Barbour quilted jacket | Dagne Dover backpack | Barbour scarf

It's no secret I am a huge Nordstrom fan. I feel like that is the only place I shop now and days. But, I have to say it's kind of a non-stop shop. They have all of my favorite brands in one place + you get Nordstrom notes and rewards when you shop! It's a win-win. Today I decided to round up some of my favorite items at Nordstrom right now that would make great gifts. Nordstrom's shipping is great so most of these should arrive to you before Christmas #score! 

I personally own all of these items so I know they are good! Trust me on this guys... 

BAREFOOT DREAMS BLANKET | I picked up a Barefoot Dreams blanket at Nordstrom Rack in stores for $50 and it is heavenly. This is the full price version on Nordstrom's site. Click here for the Nordstrom Rack version. Fuzzy blankets are a great gift for anyone! I think this would make an awesome gift for your mom, younger sister, or even grandma! 

LELE SADOUGHI | Again, it is no secret that Lele Sadoughi is my obsession recently. Nordstrom has a great selection of her accessories! I asked for this headband for Christmas and I am in love with it. So sparkly and so perfect for the holidays. My recent go-to earrings are also available at Nordstrom. They are a great substitute for a simple pearl stud. 

LITTLE WORDS PROJECT | Everyday I wear at least one Little Words Project bracelet! I freaking love these bracelets and their mission at Little Words Project. If you are looking for a meaningful but cute gift look no further! 

BARBOUR SCARF | This unisex scarf legit works for anyone you may be shopping for. Brother, sister, mom, dad you name it! I love this color too.

MONICA VINADER | My gold bracelet I wear legit everyday is also a great splurge gift! Perfect for your girlfriend (guys I'm talking to you) or go in with your siblings to pick it up for your mom. 

SEQUIN TOP | This adorable top is on sale! I ordered it a while back and I can't wait to wear it for the holidays. It is so fun and festive! Plus you could wear it for NYE or any other fun sequin appropriate get together.

SUPERGOOP | Know someone heading somewhere warm soon? Gift them this Supergoop set! I love Supergoop products and sunscreen is so so important. This set gives them a little taste of their best products.

TASSEL BLANKET | You've seen me post about this blanket sooooo many times. But, it really is my favorite blanket! And it is a good price! For the hardest person on your list this is sure to please.

DAGNE DOVER BACKPACK | I just picked this backpack up during Dagne Dover's sale. I use their duffle bag pretty much every time I travel. The quality is amazing and these bags have so many useful pockets and compartments! Perfect for travel or would make a great school bag for a high schooler or college student.

STONEY CLOVER LANE POUCH | Another go-to product of mine are my Stoney Clover Lane pouches! These pouches are so useful for travel, to organize your bag, or whatever else needs organizing. I think these would make great gifts for a mom to keep her diaper bag organized or for someone who travels often.

CLEAR STADIUM BAG | Stadium bags are a college essential these days. Back when I went to school we could still bring in whatever bag we wanted. Those were the good old days.... Now stadiums require clear bags upon entry. So, you might as well gift a super cute clear bag for the student in your life! My favorite brand is Kelly Wynne for stadium approved bags. But, there are a ton of cute options out there that would make a great holiday gift. 

clear fanny pack | clear snakeskin bag | convertible clear bag | chain clear bag 

FUZZY SOCKS | I mean I think we can all agree everyone loves fuzzy socks. But, these come in handy for cold dorm rooms or apartments. I am eyeing this pair of Barefoot Dreams socks. They are so dang fuzzy and warm! 

barefoot dreams socks | high butter socks | sloth set of two socks 

LEGGINGS | Most college girls live in leggings, which make them a great gift option! You can either splurge on a nice pair of Beyond Yoga leggings or opt for a more moderate brand like Zella. Personally I am a huge fan of Zella leggings. They are great quality and are the fraction of brands like Lululemon. 

Zella leggings | Beyond Yoga leggings | Outdoor Voices leggings 

COZY BLANKET | A warm cozy blanket is a great gift to complete any college dorm or apartment! I've linked a few of my favorites. You really can't go wrong with any of them. I have the tassel blanket and it is super soft and looks great even as a decorative throw. 

Barefoot Dreams blanket | tassel blanket | furry throw 

BEANIE | If the college girl you're shopping for is in a cold climate a cute beanie is a must have gift! You can pick up a fashionable beanie or opt for a beanie sporting their college logo. I love Love Your Melon for collegiate beanies!
Topshop beanie | faux fur beanie | Barefoot Dreams beanie | Barbour beanie

HAIR ACCESSORIES | Between hair clips and headbands hair accessories are all the rage this season. Pick up a few fun hair accessories for stocking stuffers! Whether you want to splurge on Lele Sadoughi or opt for an affordable pack off of Amazon the possibilities are endless.
velvet headband | Amazon prime hair clips | customizable hair clip | crystal beaded headband 

GIFT CARDS | My go-to gift for college students is gift cards. Pick up gift cards for their favorite coffee shop on campus, their go-to local restaurant, or give them some cash to spend at the bars. Either way it's free food or coffee which is a win for them! 

RESUABLE WATERBOTTLE | I lived for reusable water bottles during school. It was the easiest way to have water while you're walking around campus or studying at the library. Most campuses have water fountain stations where you can even fill them up! This gift is helpful, but also friendly.
holographic Swell | Hydro Flask | Vita Jewel water bottle | fun water bottle 

laptop bag | quilted jacket | dopp kit | slippers (on sale!) 

skincare products | Tiffany shot glasses | customizable decanter 

luggage tag and passport set | cuff link travel case | Shinola pen 

"manly" candle | under shirts | moose cup | dog treat shooter 

whisky stones | whisky coffee table book | leather glove | scarf 

I say this every year, but it still holds true... guys are so hard to shop for. I'm not sure why but they just are. I always struggle with picking out guy gifts! But, I've rounded up some fun and useful gift ideas for the guys still on your list. 

My boyfriend is pretty much obsessed with glassware. From decanters to shot glasses he loves it all. He has this Pottery Barn decanter and loves it. You can even customize it with an initial or monogram! I also love this set of Tiffany shot glasses. I picked these up for him to match his Tiffany decanter. Other drink themed gift ideas include some whisky stones, a cocktail theme coffee table book, or simply pick up a bottle of their favorite booze! 

Clothing is another easy gift idea for your guy. Undershirts I think specifically, or really any item of clothing they don't want to spend money on themselves. Who knew undershirts were so expensive, yet again ladies have to buy a lot of expensive things so I don't really feel too bad! 

For a guy in a cold weather climate a new quilted jacket, set of leather gloves, or a cozy scarf is a great gift idea. This Barbour polarfleece lined jacket is my boyfriends go-to during the winter. It looks sharp plus is super warm and comfortable. 

Other great gift ideas are for the world traveler. Whether it be a customized passport holder and luggage tag, a new work bag, a fun dopp kit for toiletries, or even a cufflink travel case. A lot of guys travel for work so any of these ideas are sure to please! 

There you have it! Those are my guy gift ideas this year. What are your go-to guy gifts? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO

Miranda 

Away carry on suitcase | fuzzy socks | cozy cardigan | hair ties 

receipt holder | braided charging cord | travel makeup bag | mini pouch 

foldable tote bag | luggage scale | comfy sneakers | my go-to duffle bag 

face mask | mini wet brush | luggage tag | passport holder set | my packing cubes

As you may know I am legit always on the go! I've been on over 30 flights this year alone. So, I like to think of myself as the jetsetting expert. That is why I knew I had to create another travel themed gift guide this year. All of these items I use while traveling! These products are trusted and tested by me. You can also look at this as my travel essentials guide as well as a gift guide. After many trial and errors I've finally found my go-to travel products and a system that works for me. All of these items are included in that system! 

When it comes to beauty travel essentials I have a few key items. I am really loving this Summer Friday's jet lag mask. My skin always gets dry when I travel on planes. This helps the cause. You can put it on at night or even while you are on the plane if you have a long flight. Teleties or Invisibobble are my go-to hair ties while traveling. They don't crease your hair so it makes them the perfect hair tie to throw up your hair on the plane then be ready to let it down once you land. It also helps reduce static in my hair by putting it up on the plane ride! A mini wet brush is also an essential. I rely on my WetBrush daily so having a mini one helps fit it in my travel bag easier. 

My main travel essential is Stoney Clover Lane pouches. I use them for everything! My makeup, skincare, hair products, plane essentials, and more. I use small pouches for my hair and makeup products then place those into a large pouch. Plane essentials are stored in my mini pouch that I always keep in my duffle bag. In there I keep a pair of headphones, medicine, lip balm, hair ties, and other things I may want easy access to on the plane. 

Away and Dagne & Dover are my go-to luggage brands. I swear by the Bigger Carry-On by away. Easily I can pack for a 4 day trip in this suitcase! It really compresses everything and makes it so easy to pack in. Plus, it is uber stylish. Ditch the old ugly black suitcase and get someone on your list this amazing bag! Then the duffle bag I swear by is the large Landon Carryall from Dagne & Dover. It has a ton of great compartments and can expand. You can put a 13 inch laptop (i've put two in it), two pairs of shoes, and other essentials. This bag saves lives people! I've tried so many combinations of bags and suitcases and this is what works. Plus they are easy on the eyes. 

Other travel essentials include my foldable Longchamp tote. I usually bring this as my purse on trips as you can fold it up in your duffle to get through security and on the plane. Then unfold it when you are ready to use it! That way you don't have to waste your personal item on a small purse. My Barefoot Dreams cardigan is a great travel piece as well. It's super cozy so it's great to wear on the plane or while you are hanging out in your hotel room. If the person your shopping for travels for work I recommend this little envelope to keep receipts in! Keeping a special place for receipts keeps me super organized on my work trips. Lastly I love these travel cubes! I've had them for a long time but they hold up great and help keep my suitcase organized. 

Another great gift idea for the jetsetter on your list is gift cards to their preferred airline or money towards TSA pre-check! TSA pre-check saves lives people!!! I've had it for a while now and I zoom through security. I don't think I've ever waited more then 10min in the security line. It is amazing. Airline gift cards also make a great gift! In the past I got a Southwest gift card for Christmas and it helped me pay for a fun trip to visit friends. So, that is also another great idea to help the jetsetter your shopping for get to their next destination. 

I hope you found this post helpful whether you are shopping for a travel queen or looking to up your travel system. These are all products I trust and I couldn't recommend them enough! Safe travels to all and to all a goodnight! 

XOXO 

Miranda 

pearl headband | tartan scarf | Barbour jacket | Longchamp tote 

embellished hair bow | pearl glasses strap | Bean Boots | quilted tote bag 

fleece popover | sunglasses | bow earrings | coffee table book 

beanie | tile bracelet | crossbody bag | gold bracelet 

If you put the prep in preppy this gift guide is for you! Some of these items are daily essentials for me while others are currently on my wishlist. For the classic, timeless, and preppy girl any of these picks would make great gifts under their tree. 

Items I own and love include my Bean Boots, Lele Sadoughi pearl headband, Monica Vinader bracelet, and a classic Gucci crossbody bag. Also, I adore my Barbour jacket, beanie, and scarf of course! These are all high quality items that I use on a weekly basis. Most of these items have a timeless feel. Assuring the recipient will keep these pieces for years to come. 

My Lele Sadoughi headbands have quickly become my favorite accessory of the season. It really makes a difference investing in the real deal vs. a cheap knock off. The imitations are fine, but Lele headbands are made impeccably and are actually comfy. Another staple everyday piece for me is my Monica Vinader friendship bracelet. Don't worry you can still gift it to yourself! Or at least I did.... I wear this baby every. single. day. Yup, everyday! I love how classic and simple it is. Plus, it isn't super bulky but still makes a nice statement. Also, it easily stacks with my other bracelets. 

The Gucci crossbody I included was a gift I received a while back. It is probably my most used designer bag I own! I think it is the perfect everyday size and fits my wallet, phone, lipstick, and other small essentials. 

Preppy picks on my list this year include a MZ Wallace quilted tote and a Dudley Stephens fleece popover! I really think both of these pieces are classics that I'll wear season after season. Plus how cozy does that fleece popover look? And so chic! 

What is on your preppy wishlist this year? Let me know in the comments!
XOXO 

Miranda 

Recently I have been loving repping my favorite TV shows and movies. There are so many awesome pop culture pieces out there that would make great gifts for the holidays! I've rounded up some of my favorite shows and other popular pop culture fandoms to bring you some great gift ideas. From my personal favorites Friends and The Office to Stranger Things there are so many fandoms out there that retailers are catering too. Honestly, the best place to start when looking for pop culture related gifts are Target and Boxlunch. Boxlunch has the BEST obscure pop culture items. So many small or minor things from shows or movies are represented, which I love! 

What is your favorite TV show or movie? Let me know in the comments! 

XOXO

Miranda

After shopping around in stores a little bit I have noticed beauty brands have really stepped up their holiday gift sets! Between Sephora, Ulta, even Macy's I've seen some really awesome gifts that are a great value! Not to mention a lot of stores are running free gift with purchase promotions so there are a ton of freebies up for grabs. I think the Black Friday sets will be even better this year too! For the Sephora items be sure to use the code HOLIDAYSAVE if you are a Sephora Beauty Insider member for up to 20% off your purchase!

Today I wanted to share a few of the beauty sets I am eyeing. Like I said there are soooo many good ones this year. It was hard to narrow down! From skincare, makeup, haircare, to nail polish there are a ton of goodies to choose from. These would make great stocking stuffers, secret Santa gifts, or white elephant exchange gifts. 

What gift set are you eyeing? The Laneige lip set is calling my name. Plus I am loving the Hello Kitty OPI nail polish advent calendar! Let me know your favorite in the comments. 

XOXO

Miranda

velvet headband | gold quilted tote | pearl bow barrette | duffle bag 
shearling sneaker | dog print pajamas | barefoot dreams socks | sunglasses 
fleece popover | purple allbirds | gold earrings | olaf bangle | frozen blanket
nail polish set | stoney clover lane pouch | stoney clover lane tote 
letter match | frenchie watch 

It's officially the holiday season! I'd like to welcome you to my first installment of Sew Cute Holiday posts. Throughout November and December I will be creating gift guides, holiday looks, and more to celebrate the holiday season. Christmas time is one of my favorite times of year. I always love creating gift guides and finding the coolest gifts for anyone on your shopping list! 

Every year I like compiling a list of things on my Christmas list! A. because I think it's fun to put everything in one place and B. it helps give you gift ideas for someone who may have similar interests or style to me! This year this list has a wide variety of products. From beauty, Disney finds, clothing, and accessories this list covers it all. On the top of my list is the Frozen II Barefoot Dreams blanket, a Lele Sadoughi headband (because a girl can't have too many), and a dress from Loveshackfancy. I do think any of these pieces would make a great gift though! 

What is on the top of your Christmas list? Let me know in the comments!

XOXO 

Miranda