Vampy lips, fall scents, and some items I’ve been waiiiiiting for…

1. Maybelline in Color Sensational in Plum Paradise
2. HM x Isabel Marant, sold out online
3. Banana Republic Knee Socks + Stacking Rings
4. Pier 1 Cranberry Balsam Candle
5. Alice + Olivia for Starbucks Ceramic Mug, sold out online

I’m wearing a black long sleeve from Banana Republic, a (new) vest from Forever 21, an (old) necklace and Essie Sweater Set on my nails.

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You can never go wrong sporting sequins during the holidays. Whether it’s a classic shift dress, or a modern pair of track pants, sequins will always be “in.” Rather than include some metallic mini or patterned piece, I wanted to choose just the most classic styles and shapes for the season. Sometimes you need a good go-to, one that you can slip on for that last minute party and feel great in. I’m all for silver or red, or sequins in any style, but for some people wearing sequins is daring enough. That is why for this guide I choose to stick with classic black. These are my favorite go-to sparkly items for the holiday season…

1. If you’re going to go super short make sure you’re covered on top. If you live in cold weather a long sleeve dress will keep you warm, but the mini will still be party-ready. Pair with tights and sky high heels.

2. For cooler weather, a short sleeve mini is best. It can normally get a bit warm in parties so I stick to shorter sleeves, especially here in Hawaii. I love the idea of pairing this dress with bold red satin heels, or gold metallic pumps.

3. For the dress-phobic or fashion forward lady, these track pants are insanely good. For $100, you can stand out on a budget. Pair with a graphic tee for day, and silk sleeveless black button down for night.

4. Mix your sequins with some metallic for a more feminine, girly approach. This dress also has a peekaboo v-neck back that is sure to turn heads, in the best way, of course.

5. For a sexy bit of sequins, this mini skirt is perfect for day to night. Pair with an oversized sweater for a relaxed look, or if you’re daring, a crop top for night!

6. If you’re more of a sit at home and watch movies type of girl, this cozy comfy sweater is the perfect for leggings and a big cup of cocoa on the couch. Bonus, it’s on sale!

7. If you’re looking for only a small amount of sequins, a clutch is the perfect way to punch up any outfit with a splash of sparkle! I’m crushing on this Kate Spade clutch, or this is a version for under $100.

Shop the post below, all items are from Nordstrom, but this post isn’t sponsored. I just love how easy their shipping and returns are!

Winter weather means high swells and lots of surfers on the North Shore, and the perfect day trip to the country. Living “downtown” Oahu is no where near as hectic as Manhattan, but it’s still a city and that means cars, construction, and lots of buildings. We needed a day of blue skies, fields of green and solitude to relax so we packed up our car and headed North for the whole day. After stopping at Guava Shop, we headed to Pipeline to watch the surfers and snack on fresh cut pineapple. It takes some time to get around, especially with only one main road through Haleiwa, so we rolled down the windows, snapped some photos and blasted The Green. I love how desolate the area feels with expansive beaches to the left, mountains to the right, and cold coconut stands throughout the way. Before heading over to Kailua to meet up with friends we popped into our favorite “original food truck” Giovanni’s for some lemon grilled shrimp and garlic rice, mmmm…

Target Hat (old, similar F21)// LAMade dress via TJMaxx/ Zinke bikini top (on sale) and bottoms// Samudra pouch// Target sneakers

As enticing as all the big brand sales are, it’s important to remember to also shop small and local this Holiday season. Many small stores depend on Holiday business and it’s often much more fun to shop in a small boutique with a friendly owner rather than just click, clicking online.

While on the North Shore last weekend, I popped into a cute boutique, Guava Shop. I’ve been following the boutique on Instagram for a few months but this was my first stop into the shop. Their store had the cutest windows with local designers like Samudra, confetti garland, and personal photos, I knew instantly it was my type of store. From more local products like Malie beauty and Gillia clothing to L*Space swimsuits, and Free People, the selection was absolutely spot on. Cozy sweaters for beach nights, maxis, minis, pouches, beach blankets, delicious island scented beauty products and candles, basically a one stop shop for anything you might want or need to curate the perfect closet. Guava Shop also has their own line of leather clutches and apparel, which as you can imagine is the epitome of beach chic.

Local girls, it’s a must stop when you’re on the North Shore. For those of you not on Oahu, they take phone orders and have a few of their own items online! In true island fashion, they’re open from “10am-6pm-ish” daily.

This week for Friday Favorites I wanted to share my five favorite things to have for the Holiday season!

1. Statement Necklaces: I’m wearing a vintage necklace but also showed a bracelet from Forever21, I love this current one, and a necklace from BaubleBar. BaubleBar is having an amazing sale for the weekend, see all their statement necklaces here.

2. Party Skirts: These two from Express were only $29 each with their 50% off sale (ends today). Metallic Jacquard skirt (in stores), and Sequin skirt online.

3. A Plaid Scarf: This blanket scarf from Zara is the perfect throw on for cold days or in replacement of a coat on the way to a party. Similar in stock at Shopbop or more affordable at UO.

4. Beaded clutch: My older brother gave me this one from Banana Republic two Christmas’ ago, but here is a current one from Banana Republic recently or a more affordable version from UO here.

5. Fun Pajamas: I’ll be rocking this ASOS lip print onesie Christmas morning.

Those are my five favorites to have for the Holiday season. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!