Gift ideas

A smattering of pretty things that would make any girl happy this holiday season!

Don't you just love these pretty soaps that look like macaroons? They come in so many pretty colors. Would be a great hostess gift or for a coworker.

That Revlon Just Bitten lip stain balm in Smitten is my new favorite! My hair stylist recommended it and now I'm hooked. It would make a great gift for a friend or stuffed in a stocking.

I'm just throwing the Clarisonic out there (in the shade of the season, oxblood of course) to anyone who REALLY loves someone! It has been one of my favorite gifts I have ever received. Not the cheapest gift, but the smaller version, the Mia, is only $150. Makes a great gift for the girlfriend or wife. Are there any men out there even reading this?

Statement necklaces make a great gift for a friend. She will appreciate all of it's eye-catching splendor in all of her holiday pictures and have you to thank for how great she looks!

And who doesn't love a big cozy sweater? That mixed media tweed/cobalt one has got my eye!

Also I'm in love with these Henri Bendel sparkling bow hair clips and so many of the other hair accessories on the site. Check them out to get $25 off orders of $100 and free shipping! I swear, they are the cutest!

Happy shopping...

Black (faux-leather) Friday

Today is the most insane shopping day of the year if you are a bargain hunter. I love a good bargain as much as the next girl, but I don't think I've ever looked forward to the craziness of Black Friday! 

If you are brave enough to venture out today, good luck and be safe!

So onto the fashion. I can't tell you how many times I almost donated these boots but something always made me change my mind. Glad I kept them around because I think they pair great with my faux-leather Topshop leggings!

I picked up this long tee at old navy and this vest at Akira last weekend after sadly having no luck at the Randolph Street Vintage Market. This vest has turned out to be a great find though and has been in heavy rotation.

Check my Face book page for Cyber Monday deals and all the discount codes/sale alerts I can round up!

Old Navy Boat Neck Tunic Tee

Topshop leggings (last seen here)

Marc Fisher Boots (old)

Akira Vest

Target Sunglasses

Forever 21 Arrowhead Necklace

Thankful

Sending some love from Chicago to all my readers on this Thanksgiving day! Hope you are all enjoying the day with family, friends and loved ones! I just wanted to say how thankful I am to all of you for the support and feedback you provide me with here @ HOTPINKstyle and on Facebook. It gives me the motivation to keep doing this even when I start to doubt myself! 

And for those of you who don't get to see me in person, here is the first glimpse on the blog of my new darker hair!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

If you are looking to buy this bag it just went on sale yet again on ASOS.com!

Old Navy Boots

Zara Blazer

Asos Belt and Bag

Ralph Lauren  Outlet Button-down

Zara Jeans

Forever 21 Spike Necklace 

Yes to HOTPINK!

Staying true to my site name on casual Friday at work, what better choice of color to pair with jeans than hot pink? 

I'm really loving this gold dot blouse I found at Forever 21. I really cant wait to try it with my new faux-leather short sleeve sweater over it, but I didn't feel it was quite the approptiate mix for teaching 5th grade. Probably not.

Forever 21 Gold dot blouse (similar here)

Zara Faded Skinny jeans

C- Label Hudson 10 Studded flats

J Crew Tippi sweater

La Mer Wrap watch

J Crew Skinny Pink belt

Forever 21 Necklace 

Purple and Burgundy

Not sure why, but these purple J Crew Minnie pants were calling out to me all week to be worn with some burgundy. Here's how that turned out. Not sure these Minnies work best with boots especially because they are are a little big on me which makes them look a little slouchy. Even so, it was a very comfy outfit for a chilly day.

This ASOS sweater was such a favorite that I went ahead and ordered it in navy especially because it was on sale for 30% off (and still is)! Tall friends, this is a great sweater to pair with leggings. Everything stays nice and covered up!

J Crew Minnie pants (last seen here)

Etienne Ainger Celtic boots DSW (last seen here)

ASOS Sweater 

J Crew Necklace

Nordstrom Bow earrings