CATBIRD IS THE WORD!

I am in LOVE.....with everything CATBIRD. Not to be confused with the Catdaddy, this amazing store is based out of Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in personalized jewelry, accessories, home gifts, and cards. There are also gifts for him found under the "CATBIRDMAN" category. How cute is that?! Gifts that are unique instantly become "favorites" for your special someone. You can guarantee any gift from Catbird will be his/her favorite this year! Here are some of their Holiday Gift Guides and my personal Catbird Fav!

Alphabet Rings from $52

       JEWELRY GIFTS UNDER $100

       WWW.CATBIRDNYC.COM

BLACK FRIDAY SDSTYLE

Here's a BMCSTYLE guide to the BEST BLACK FRIDAY EVER! I have to admit to you all that I never shop on Black Friday. Mostly, due to my allergic reaction to overly zealous shoppers, vying for the best bargains. I'm not judging anyone, I'd just rather spend a little more on gifts and save my sanity. However, I've decided to give you brave souls out there my best shopping advice to help ensure you have a somewhat enjoyable Black Friday experience.

Step 1. Start loading up on the strongest coffee your little body can handle around 8pm Thanksgiving night. Malls/stores will open at Midnight!

Step 2. Make a shopping list while pumping caffeine into your system. Never shop without a list! It will help you stay on track and on budget, if you believe in those.

Step 3. Dress appropriately. Preferably flat boots, leggings, tunic sweater, and a lightweight jacket. You don't want to have too many layers, it will get hot, running through the crowds and fighting for your lives.

Step 4. Carry a cross body handbag. You need both hands free at all times to carry shopping bags and push people out of your way. (See "Crossover" blog post for suggestions).

Step 5. Make sure to use your department store credit cards and load up on all the incentives they have to offer. Just keep that part to yourself. No one has to know you have credit cards.

Step 6. Check the Simon Mall or Westfield Shopping Mall sites for all the deals your favorite stores have to offer.

Step 7. Celebrate your successful Black Friday shopping day later that night at The Office in Northpark with DJ SEIZE and BEATNICK!

HAPPY TURKEY DAY & HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!!! 

http://www.westfield.com/us/

http://www.simon.com/mall/Deals.aspx?id=765

http://www.officebarinc.com/

LA MER-RY CHRISTMAS

Apparently Thanksgiving is next week, which means Christmas is around the corner. Which means it's time for the dreadful gift shopping to begin. I have no problems shopping for myself, or helping others shop for themselves. But there is so much pressure that comes with buying gifts for others. It takes away from all the fun. Instead of enjoying the aroma that intoxicates you the moment you step foot in Bloomingdale's, you feel overwhelmed when you are shopping for someone other than yourself. Instead of being inspired by the amazing holiday decor at Nordstrom, you feel hopeless while riding the escalators, searching for the "perfect" gifts. So, being the thoughtful person that I am,  I've decided to help you all out. Each week I will be posting all the gifts I would LOVE to receive for any holiday or any random day. Some will be extravagant and some will be less extravagant, all will make you grateful you have BMCSTYLE in your lives! (You can email me directly for the address to send "Thank You" gifts to).

My first nifty gifty suggestion are La Mer watches. You can basically design the watch you want for the lucky girl you want to wear it. The face, the band, the charm, it's all up to you! I LOVE LOVE LOVE these watches and they are totally affordable. When your girl opens this up, not only will she think you are incredibly thoughtful and creative, she will also want to spend a little more TIME snuggling up to you! Here are some of my favorites....

www.lamercollections.com

FALL FAVS FOR THE FELLAS

Fall is definitely my favorite season for fashion. While I enjoy dressing myself in boots, leggings, and cozy sweaters, nothing warms me up more than dressing a man in fall gear. I LOVE a v-neck t-shirt underneath a cardigan sweater, paired with dark straight leg denim. I'm also a sucker for a button up peeking through a v-neck sweater. I mean, is there anything more delicious than a man wrapped up in cashmere?! Is it me or did this blog post just heat up??? Sorry, I tend to get carried away with menswear. It was after all, my first love! Here are some of my favorite fall looks for men. Make them your own, and always rock them with CONFIDENCE!

Polo Cardigan

Polo Cotton Button Up Sweater

Polo Merino Wool V-Neck Vest

Polo Merino Wool Crewneck Sweater

Chambray Shirt

Gucci Double Breasted Suit

Tweed Jacket paired with Horizontal Stripes

Plaid Neckwear

Gucci Square Face

LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

                       "If you can make a girl laugh, you can make her do anything."~Marilyn Monroe

IF THE SHOE FITS

Sooooo, I may be a tiny bit obsessed with shoes.....It's just how my mind works. First I find the shoe, then I build my outfits around that little piece of foot art! Here are some of my Fall picks for my fancy feet :)

Aldo Shoes

Dolce Vita

Kelsi Dagger

Dolce Vita

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"Give a girl the right pair of shoes and she can conquer the WORLD!" ~ Marilyn Monroe