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[20]19 Ways to Spend an Amazon Gift Card Right Now

My Picks

A Bathtub Bonsai

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Ease your way into keeping things alive this year with a bathtub Bonsai tree!  Inspired by my recent trip to Longwood Gardens and the spot’s equally magical Instagram account.

Mario Badescu Hydrating Spray

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This hydrating face and body spray contains all of the good things, including aloe, cucumber, and green tea extracts.

Tiered Joie Dress on Major Sale

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I’m obsessed!

 HydraTrak Insulated Rainbow Tumbler

51P0bTj0DtL.jpgDesigned with the intention of coaxing you into drinking more water with the satisfying promise of moving another colorful band, this refillable tumbler looks straight out of the rainbow world of Gray Malin, @graymalin.

Peter Thomas Roth Oilless Oil

a238069.jpgA surprisingly affordable pick from the skin-care regime of Hilary Rhoda, whose Instagram also offers some major, supermodel-style fitness inspo. It’s an undereye/dry skin lifesaver and perfect alternative for those of us still weird about putting straight-up oil on our face after years of being told by various teen celebrities its basically satanic.

Tassel Earrings

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These $10 tassels look fresh out of the Lizzie Fortunato lookbook — for a fraction of the price. Inspired by the brand’s #eargoals Instagram, @lfjewels.

Moscow Mule Mug Set

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Highly rated (!!!) Moscow mule set I’m confident even Elliot Clark of @the_apartment_bartender would approve of.

Am I There Yet?: The Loop-de-loop, Zigzagging Journey to Adulthood

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Fun fact: Mari Andrew once wrote me the sweetest note in the response to an email I sent her outlining my mid-twenties crisis in very specific detail a few questions I had. Personally,  I think the cover alone is enough to afford a pre-order, and make sure to give her Instagram a follow, @bymariandrew, too.

This Velvet Midi Dress (with Pockets!)
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Winter go-to dress? Found. Bonus points for the fact this under $40 find looks straight out of the @weworewhat vault.

Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser

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If an LED essential oil diffuser sounds like the perfect way to get lit this January, you’re in luck. Plus, you can add on quite the collection of oils — which include relaxing lavender and healing tea tree varieties — for just $20 extra! Inspired by @girlsnightinclub, an Instagram/newsletter/community very much here for your unwavering devotion to bed.

Literally Me

Perfect Twenty-Something Gift, Literally Me

I’ve been keeping up with J.Crew-creative-turned-satirical-sketch-artist, Julie Houts, for a while now, and let me tell you, she’s good. So good, in fact, there’s now a real-life book to commemorate her illustrated thoughts on things like control-top tights and three-day hangovers! If you’re interested, you can find her on the ‘gram, @jooleeloren.

Victoria’s Handmade Lavender Pillow Spray

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I have this, I love this. Inspired by @floretflower, because duh!

Wall Mounted Pot Lid Organizer Rack

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Can you imagine what we, as a human collective, could have accomplished with all the time spent searching dark cabinets for pot lids? Of course my favorite Instagram chef is an ice cream chef, and I can’t recommend Jeni Britton Bauer‘s inspiring Instagram stories, awesome hair, or new spot in DC enough.

Cerulean Agate Coaster Pack

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Perfect for: anyone with delicate surfaces, open containers, and dignity. Inspired by the beautiful Austrialian interiors found on Fiona Michelon’s Instagram, @fiona_michelon_stylist.

Corkcicle 4-in-1 Chiller, Aerator, Pourer, Stopper

51D92c-XCeL._SL1500_.jpgIf 2018 is also your designated year to start giving a sh*t about wine, this frozen pick provides an easy way to keep vino fresh (and cold!) after a solo night or quick dinner. AND if you happen to be in the market for some wine-inspired knowledge bombs that won’t put you to sleep, the Instagram of Marissa A. Ross provides the perfect pairing.

Passport Cover Case
Passport Cover Case for Under $15

Perfect for hitting up your #WinterGetaway like a True Adult™, of course. My favorite travel ‘gram right now? @the_blonde_adventure, who is currently saving the world in Puerto Rico!

Statement Slide by Sam Edelman

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Signed, sealed, delivered — they’re MINE. And I can’t wait to wear them with everything!

Good Grips Silicone Sink Strainer

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For anyone who happily eats five-day old Chinese but cannot bare the thought of touching wet food, you’re welcome. Inspired by new mom and hilarious human Cameron Eubanks, @camwimberly1, of Southern Charm and breast-milk stain fame.

The Shirt

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Couldn’t not, come on! Follow me here.

xxac

20 Winter-Friendly Wrap Dresses

My Picks

This winter, I’m asking you to back away, slowly, from your corduroys. I know what you’re thinking: “IT’S TOO HARD.” “THEY’RE SO WARM.” “CORDS ARE THE ONLY THING THAT FIT ME RIGHT NOW.” *lunch tray slam*

Fine! But at least hear me out: there is color, fit, and coverage waiting just on the other side of your winter wardrobe’s comfort zone. It’s name? The wrap dress. 

You may recognize TWD from spring, summer, and fall, where it serves as a saving grace during everything from outdoor weddings to happy hours to work the next day, where it then acts as an impeccable concealer of hangover bloat. 

However, too many of us are quick to pack up ole wrappy when the leaves make their final descent, perhaps unaware that a simple turtleneck, tights, and booties can help extend its ROI throughout Q1, too. 

Below, I’ve compiled the best patterned wrap dresses the internet has to offer you right now. So many are on sale, and so many are amazing.

The dress I’m pictured wearing outside of Frederick’s premier motel/restaurant, Masser’s, was a Zara find and I can confirm I have not removed it from my body since purchasing on December 2nd. It’s fitting for so many different occasions, and can be found in nestled right in the center of that ‘CARE / DON’T CARE’ Venn diagram I’m confident that you, like me, picture every morning while choosing the day’s sartorial direction.  

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Unfortunately, the dress I’m in has sold out, but I’ve included three below that are pretty similar — and on sale! — from Zara. The earrings are Lisi Lerch, the jacket is Topshop (similar here), purchase my turtleneck here, and the cuff is from Nordstrom Rack (similar here) and the broach is a vintage find from the Gail Colby Collection™. Enjoy! 

THE PICKS

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1: Zara Midi Wrap Dress, on sale for $40 // 2: Michael Kors Wrap-Effect Star Print Dress, on sale for $155 // 3:  Zara Mixed Print Wrap Dress, on sale for $40 // 4: Diane von Furstenberg Striped Maxi Dress, on sale for $300 (shorter version available here for $94) // 5: Women’s Topshop Boutique Mini Spot Wrap Dress, $160 // 6: Women’s Misa Los Angeles Paloma Velvet Dress, $312 // 7: RIXO Mixed Print Mini Dress, on sale for $244 // 8: Needle & Thread Embroidered Mini Wrap Dress, $425 9: Amazon Prime Velvet Front-Wrap Dress, $30: Women’s Velvet Dress V-neck Wrap Medium Sleeve Dresses (Medium, Green) // 10: Pins and Needles Ruffle Mini Dress, on sale for $30 // 11: Topshop Freya Floral Wrap Dress, $95 // 12: RIXO Tropical Mini Dress, on sale for $195 // 13: Reformation Salem Midi Dress, on sale for $124 //  14: ISLA Marigold Mini Dress, $220

HONORABLE MENTION

Women’s Dee Elly Mix Print Wrap Dress, Size Small – Black, $49
Finders Keepers Powder Blue Ruffle Wrap , on sale for $130
Amazon Prime Ruffle Dot Dress, $20: Dellytop Women’s Casual Polka Dot V Neck Ruffle Chiffon Wrap Mini Dress
Rebecca Vallance Braided Mini Dress, $445
Zara Printed Mini Wrap Dress, on sale for $30
Jersey Off-the-Shoulder Wrap Dress in Gray, $28: Tempt me Womens Long Sleeve Knitted Sweater Pullover Swing Solid Slim Fit Wrap Midi Dress Grey Small
Faithfull the Brand Striped Midi , on sale for $100

xxac

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Prime Find: This Shirt Is Probably, Definitely from Amazon

Chic on the Cheap

The motive was an off-white top I could pair with jeans, cords, and skirts this fall for work or play. The challenge was the $23.75 in my checking account. Per usual, I headed to Amazon, hoping for a miracle in the shape of a strange Korean-made garment somehow produced to fit me and my vision in perfect, flawless form. 

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Suffice to say, my hopes and dreams were realized in the form of this off-white eyelet pattern top I did not remove from my body for a full 72 hours during the carb-ridden blur that is Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a soft, silky material, doesn’t wrinkle easily, and looks great tucked in or out. 

Magical. Less than $20. And it’s still in stock HERE.

I’m wearing the ‘L – US 4’ size but probably could have sized down to a Medium for a more fitted look. Actually, I’m going to buy the smaller size now, because life is short and this wearable doily is worth it. It includes a back zipper, so the risk of strangulation is low (unless you’re into that sort of thing!) 

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My earrings and cords are also on sale! Click the graphic to shop and complete the look! 

xxac