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In case you don't get exactly what YOU wanted this holiday season... what would you say if I told you I got this big, gorgeous, chocolate brown suede Gucci bag for under $300? I seriously DID! eBay has introduced an authenticate program here. Experts carefully verify items' authenticity before it is listed so you can be sure it is the real deal!
Although my bag is an older "vintage" style, it is soft, supple, and in immaculate condition inside and out! An absolute steal when you consider that new Gucci bags run in the thousands of dollars. You can check out other Gucci Authenticate handbags and wallets here.
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Check out these very cute cotton pjs I got for the boys! For myself I got these silky soft PJs by Splendid. (My pjs run true to size, the boys run a little small after washing so size up!) In addition to their own everyday basics, Walmart now partners with Lord and Taylor to bring you a huge range of premium fashion, so you can get budget items and higher end brands in one spot! And a $35+ purchase gets you free shipping on everything! If you need a last-minute gift for a teen OR an adult who doesn't take herself too seriously, then you should get her a pair of my polar bear slipper-socks. They are lined with incredibly soft fur, the bears are sewn on separately, and they have the little dots on the bottom so you won't slip while wearing them. They come in puppy and bunny too. (Note: also good for older kids. My son has claimed these as his own so I need to buy another pair. Size says 9 - 11 but they fit my size 8 feet just fine.)
Bedding shown is from Walmart too - the striped duvet and shams are lovely in person - they're organic cotton and come in various sizes here.
This post was sponsored and contains affiliate links (I will receive a percentage of commission if you make a purchase through one of my links.) Winter is the perfect time for cashmere! I am especially drawn to pinks and purples like this cashmere turtleneck sweater I'm wearing above. Shown with Levi's black skinnies, a cashmere scarf and block heel booties. And I got all of it from Walmart! In addition to their own everyday basics, Walmart now partners with Lord and Taylor to bring you a huge range of premium fashion, including lots of super soft cashmere!! Walmart now has fashion options for *every* budget - you can grab anything from comfy lounge wear to a gorgeous evening dress! You can combine high and low price pieces to make great outfits and everything ships free with a $35 purchase! Check out their gift guide also, for jewelry, outdoor accessories, cashmere, and lots more! Here's another view of my outfit. Levi's are my go-to for everyday skinny jeans. (Also, not shown here, but this style is under $20 and amazing!!! Try the 'flawless' wash.)
These Booties are by Brinley Co. and are vegan! They come in several colors. These are from Walmart's everyday basics line. I'd say go down half a size as they run a bit big. This is a great heel height that looks good and is comfy to walk in. They laser cut detailing is a nice touch!
Top by Free People, Frye Boots, Seven for All Mankind jeans This post was sponsored and contains affiliate links (I will receive a percentage of commission if you purchase through my links.) However... these are my honest opinions and I have LOVED Dyson since long before this post!
I've posted about Dyson on the Sample Sale Mom page for years now, but never until now about this... Did you know that Dyson has its own direct outlet store on eBay? You can grab a V8 Absolute (refurbished or new) like mine above for a wonderful gift (or for yourself, to get your home ready for holiday guests!) I bought one for my mom and dad. You can also get their incredible (and beautiful) hairdryer, or lots of their other products for less!
eBay isn't just for second hand items any more - In fact, 81% of good sold on eBay are NEW with buy it now option! Lots of other major brands (including Kitchenaid) sell directly on eBay too! Check out lots of eBay's home items (from decor to appliances) here.
With the V8 Absolute, you get both a lightweight stick vac (SO easy - you can use it one-handed for stairs) and a hand vac, since the wand part pops right off. And it is great for picking up pet hair. You can see how excited Felix is about it! : )
We primarily use ours on hardwoods and tile, but the Absolute comes with a special attachment for carpets as well. It's super easy to pop off one head and put on another. The Absolute also has a regular setting and a "max" setting. The battery life is great, and it can hang on the wall to charge.
It's also extremely easy to empty. You just pull the red handle on the top and the bottom pops open over the trash. My 9 year old can do it.
You get all these attachments with the V8 Absolute (some, like the crevice tool, are handy when you use it as a hand vac.) Not only is this a great vacuum, it's also lovely, design-wise.
Love mine, highly recommend it and use it constantly! Below, check out the V8 Absolute and some other cool Dyson products on eBay where you can grab them for less!!! You can also check out eBay's Daily Deals page.
Walmart now has fashion options for *every* budget - you can grab anything from simple cotton tees, to designer handbags and Ray Ban sunglasses! You can combine high and low price pieces to make great outfits and everything ships free with a $35 purchase! Check out their gift guide also, for jewelry, outdoor accessories, cashmere, and lots more!
My sweater comes in a few colors and it's at a great price right now. Here's a view of the back detailing:
It has a nice texture and I love that the sleeve length is nice and long. Runs true to size. This would be a great top for moms who are nursing, since the V in front opens all the way to the top for easy access! You can see the material here with the Robert Lee Morris Soho two tone earnings.
This was my first time wearing 'deconstructed' denim - love these Miss Selfridge jeans! They are true skinnies (tight down to the calf) and have a higher waist than most. You may want to go up as they run a little small. (I'm wearing a 4 - my usual size, and they fit like denim leggings.)
Booties are by Brinley Co. and are vegan! They come in several colors. These are from Walmart's everyday basics line. I'd say go down half a size as they run a little big. This is a great heel height that looks good and is comfy to walk in. They have pretty laser cut detailing as you can see below.
This week I got my first Lush classic roll tab tunic and I will definitely be buying this in more colors!!! This week it's on sale here and also here. You probably want to size down. I'm 5'8" and wearing an XS. I ordered a small also to compare and that one is too big (I'm rarely an XS, normally an S and sometimes a M.) Length is nice and long even with XS, and you can wear it with leggings.
I also got these gorgeous Frye Melissa zip back boots. I ordered from the Rack but they're no longer in stock there (worth checking back though.) You may want to go up half a size on these - they run a little tighter than my other Fryes - although they do stretch some as you wear them. Also I found the zippers were sticky at first at the bottom, so I put rubbed some chapstick onto either side of the zipper and zipped them up and down a few times to loosen them up (great trick - works amazingly well!!) They have that divine leather smell and look so nice! Shown with 7 for All Mankind skinny jeans.
Love the zippered-back look!
I ordered this Patagonia Better Sweater for my son. It's in between a sweater and a jacket. Since it's not quite Winter-jacket-weather yet, he layers this with his blue North Face fur-lined hoodie. Great for days when it's really cold in the morning but warms up later in the day. He's 11 and wearing a large, which fits perfect!
A couple of GREAT gift-y things I picked up (but I bought them for myself!) Got an insulated Yeti coffee mug, since I was sick of having to microwave my coffee 3 times (they come in a bunch of color options - make sure to buy only from the seller "Yeti Authorized" since they are currently the only authorized dealer on Amazon.) Also bought some Death Wish Coffee - which is quite tasty (strong!!!) and I'm a sucker for great package design!
Another cool gift, for those who want to be more environmentally-friendly - reusable, all cotton produce bags! You get a big set of 9 in various sizes (which is plenty for us.) My husband was excited about these (which is good, since he's the one who usually gets stuck doing the shopping!)
Got a great deal on these off-season Toms from Nordstrom Rack - they run true to size and they are very comfy (surprisingly). They seem to keep restocking different styles. If you're going to be shopping the Rack, make sure to check out the steals on Brooks running shoes and Barefoot Dreams blankets too!
Last but not least, I got three delicious (well I've only tried one, but that one IS delicious) bottles of wine from Firstleaf for under $20!!!! This is an intro offer, after that you'll be enrolled for future deliveries at about $15 per bottle, including shipping. I'm going to continue mine since it's both easy and cost-effective, but you can cancel any time after getting the initial shipment. Wine makes a great gift too!
Shop a few of the items in this post by clicking the pics below!!!
It's October, so time to put away all the Summer tees and get out our sweaters and boots!! Here are some of my (mostly very recent) purchases that I've been extremely happy with!
Speaking of Barefoot Dreams, they make these incredible, soft, beautiful blankets too!!! Get them at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack when in stock. These would make a perfect holiday gift. Everyone fights over this one at my house so I just ordered another.
I just got this Naketano jacket - it's so well-made (nice detailing, flowered lining and little touches, the inside of the hood is super soft.) As of the time I'm writing this, this exact style of jacket is sold out, but there are over 1,000 other Naketano items on Amazon. Note that the hoodies run really small so size up TWO sizes on those - but I find the jackets are pretty true to size. I'm wearing my normal size, small, in the pic above. Also note.. this is a German brand and some of the names are a bit, er... obscene. You'll see what I mean if you look at enough of them.
Shown here, Athleta tank (love these, they are nice and long for us tall people!), Oalka leggings (similar to Lululemon but way less expensive!) and Brooks sneakers, which you can often score a great deal on at the Rack.
Best inexpensive jeans ever!!! You can find the lighter wash of these Levi's here (click 'more' in the listing to see all sizes available) and both the lighter or darker wash here. However, they are often out of stock or backordered due to their popularity. Very comfy, look great, and there is no hardware (snaps, zippers) to dig into your waist. They have a soft, thick waistband too.
The Frye boots I'm wearing are 15 years old!!! They last forever with a trip to the cobbler every year or two.
Get the Urban Decay Naked eyeshadow palette here or here or this other set here - all on sale! Goes on easily, stays on ALL. DAY. Gorgeous colors for Fall!! I have several of these and cannot get enough of them! It's hard to see scale from the photo, but these are quite large.
The perfect shoes for Spring, Summer and into Fall Converse Shorelines. They're on sale today here! I have two colors so far and I feel like I need to get red ones too!
Shop a few of the items from my post by clicking the pics below!!!
