Category Archives: Fashion

12.09.13

make.my.monday: fotostrap

Naturally when you’re blogging, a lot of photos are taken – from instagram to blog posts and Facebook, I am constantly snapping photos. I had been looking for awhile for the perfect strap for my DSLR camera and finally found it from Fotostrap!

Fotostrap is literally the camera strap that gives back. They donate 10% of each purchase to Fotolanthropy, a nonprofit that gives portrait sessions and short firms to inspiring people who are overcoming adversity.

Their straps come in an array of colors and patterns made with genuine leather and yes, you can even add a monogram to them (shocker I love this part!).

(Images via Fotostrap – c/o camera strap)

I couldn’t think of a better time to partner up with them than during the holiday season. Right now, you can get a FREE monogram until Wednesday, December 11th with code: FancyFont in honor of their new font style. Also, Hosting & Toasting readers will receive 15% OFF all purchases with code: HostingToasting until Monday, December 16th at NOON. (December 16th is also the last day to order a non-monogrammed strap to receive by Christmas Eve.)

These make perfect gifts for family and friends too. I can’t wait for mine to arrive in the mail (I’ll let you guess what color I picked).

Follow on instagram as there will inevitably be a post of it with more than enough ##.

P.S. Don’t forget! You can still get $50 OFF all Kirribilla dress orders until December 20th – promo code here.

12.06.13

A Kirribilla Christmas

From now until the clock strikes 12 on January 1st, we’ll all be shopping for the inevitable December bender and array of holiday parties. This year, I can’t get enough of Kirribilla’s Holi-dresses.

I met the designer duo, Phoebe & Faye (also sisters), out in San Francisco earlier this year and fell even more in love with the collections upon visiting their showroom. I am especially loving the MEGS dress and COREEN dress. In fact, I plan to wear both of these to my own holi-parties this month.

Hosting & Toasting readers will receive $50 OFF all dress orders from now until December 20th with special promo code: H&T50.

Now the only question is, gold, emerald or red?

{MEGS Dress in Gold}

{MEGS Dress in Emerald}

{MEGS Dress in Red}

{COREEN Dress in Champagne}

Below are a few more of my other holiday picks this season!

One of these, a good red lipstick and glass of bubbly and I’m one happy gal.

Merry Merry!

12.02.13

cyber monday roundup

As promised, here is my roundup of popular Cyber Monday sales!

Did you miss Black Friday’s roundup? A lot of them are being extended to today as well.

Swoozies – 20% OFF everything (including Kate Spade) + FREE Shipping & $10 deals (code: CYBERMONDAY)

Nico & LaLa – SALE on NEW calendars

J.Crew – 30% OFF everything + FREE shipping (code: MONDAY)

J.Crew Factory – 50% OFF everything + FREE shipping on orders over $50 (code: HOLIDAY50)

Tuckernuck – 15%-30% OFF (codes: CYBER15, 20,25,30)

Drybar – 20% off bundles & FREE shipping

C.Wonder – 40% OFF everything (code: GIFTS40)

Kate Spade – 30% OFF everything (code: CYBER30)

Kate Spade Saturday – 30% OFF everything (code: GOFORIT)

Old Navy – 30% OFF everything (code: CYBER)

Gap & Banana Republic – 40% OFF everything (code: CYBER)

Ann Taylor – 50% OFF everything (code: SHOP50)

Ann Taylor Loft – 50% OFF everything (code: CYBER50)

Bloomingdale’s – take 20-%25% OFF everything – sale too!

ASOS – 20% OFF everything + FREE shipping (code: EXTRA20)

Anthropologie – FREE shipping (code: ONEDAY)

Piperlime – 30% OFF everything (code: CYBER)

Nordstrom – Up to 40% OFF

Target – so. many. sales.

Tory Burch – Holiday Sale Event 20%-30% OFF (code: HOLIDAY)

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Check back for updates & tomorrow for a DIY Hostess/Christmas gift!

11.29.13

Black Friday Sale Alerts

Black Friday Roundup has begun! Even if you’re not braving the malls and shops today, you can still save from the comfort of your home – see below!

Kate Spade – Up to 75% OFF

J.Crew – 30% OFF everything in-stores & online (code: HOLIDAY)

J.Crew Factory – 50% OFF everything in-stores & online + FREE shipping on orders $50 or more (code: HOLIDAY50)

Gap – 50% OFF everything in-stores & online (code: BLKFRIDAY)

Anthropologie – 20% OFF everything

Ann Taylor – 50% OFF everything (code: ANNTHANKS)

Ann Taylor Loft – 40% OFF everything (code: ENJOY)

May Designs – 50% OFF everything

Banana Republic – 40% OFF everything in-stores & online (code: BRGIVING)

Old Navy – up to 50% OFF everything in-store & online

Madewell– 25% OFF everything in-stores & online (code: FEAST25)

Jack Rogers – up to 50% OFF + FREE shipping

LuLu & Georgia – 30% OFF every order over $50 (code: THANKS30)

C.Wonder – 30% OFF 3 items or more (code: GIFTS30)

Piperlime – 25% OFF everything + 40% final sale (code: GIFT)

Design Darling – 20% OFF everything (code: THANKS)

Pottery Barn– FREE Shipping & Monogramming

Club Monaco – 30% OFF already reduced prices (code: THANKS30)

ASOS – 20% OFF everything (code: GIMME20)

French Connection – 30% OFF everything in-store & online (code: W13COUPON)

Bloomingdale’s – Up to 50% OFF + FREE shipping

Nordstrom – SALE

Neiman Marcus – up to 40% OFF sale & more

Kendra Scott – 20% OFF everything + FREE shipping (code: BFCM2013)

Rent the Runway – 20% off everything (code: RTR2013)

Shop Bop – 15%-25% OFF select purchases (code: BIGEVENT13)

Sole Society – 33% OFF everything

Topshop – 30% OFF select items

Tory Burch – 20%-30% OFF select purchases

Be sure to check back for updates throughout the day, my picks & of course, for a full post on Cyber Monday over the weekend.

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Happy Shopping! I’m off to brave the stores in person today.

11.21.13

must-have: the puffer vest

This fall I have been living in quilted puffer vests and I fully plan to extend this through the winter months. That and a little plaid, leather leggings and these boots. No matter what your budget or color preference, Old Navy, Gap and J.Crew have you covered with this sea of vests that will keep you warm from $30-$120!

1. Old Navy // 2. J.Crew // 3. J.Crew // 4. J.Crew // 5. J.Crew // 6. J.Crew

7. Old Navy // 8. J.Crew // 9. Old Navy // 10. J.Crew // 11. Old Navy // 12. Gap

I’ll take one of each, please.