Blogging has brought so many beautiful new friends into my world! I feel so grateful to have such a strong support system at such an early stage in my blogging life. It’s been absolutely KEY for me in every way, shape and form. Angelle is one of those miraculous relationships (thanks to Instagram c/o Ruthie Ridley). She’s a spark of light, passion and pure spunk. Her blog, Dashing Darlin, is always full of inspiration…I just love following her (do yourself a favor). We recently connected INL (in real life) for the first time and let me tell ya, no one would’ve ever guessed it! The first of many, I'm sure.

★ What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it. ★

★ It's the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey ★

Below, I’m sharing my Fa La La Favorites for you last minute shoppers, along with a few of the photographs I shot of Angelle!

Shop My Look:

Seashell Tunic: Anthropologie (currently 30% off) | Pants: Hudson Jeans | Booties: Sam Edelman (similar here) | Lip Color: NYX + NYX Nude

Shop Angelle's look here!

Fa La La Favorites

I've collected a few of my favorite pieces for you last minute shoppers (the ones that stress me out), along with the products I have my eyes on!

Velvet Ruffle Top ($32) - Wearing this on my Instagram this week and I've gotten so many compliments! It's on sale, gorgeous color, and RUFFLES. Say no more.

Jeffrey Campbell Cienga Over-The-Knee Boots ($194.60) - Obsessed is an understatement! Featured these in this post and they're currently 30% off (plus free shipping)...don't walk, RUN!

Naked Ultimate Basics Palette ($54) - Love Naked palettes and this one is on my personal wishlist for Christmas!

Winter Wonder Candle - My mom and my favorite wintertime candle...it's burning 24/7 in our house! Great under $20 gift.

Chunky Knit Pearl Beanie Hat ($29) - Blush is one of my absolute favorite colors and this little blush chunky knit beanie has PEARLS on it! Seriously perfect for the girly girl and rings up under $30

GEKO Smart App Safety Whistle ($50) - For the self-defense safety luvers, this is a GPS bluetooth tracking keychain. Download an app and select contacts you wish to notify when you need assistance. It'll automatically call, text or email your selected SOS contacts with a map of your current location (which is updated every 2-3 minutes) when you blow the mouthpiece or press the Smart Whistle's button.

Puma Basket Heart Patent Leather Sneaker ($85) - I was doing some online shopping today and stumbled onto these ADORABLE patent leather sneakers. Puma, I'm impressed. They're available in white also!

Double Breasted Longline Blazer ($59.42) - Never thought I'd love a longline blazer so much! Featured it on another blog post this week here!

Cat Eye Sunglasses ($18.50) - Okkkk, how cute are these?! Marble everything, please! ASOS has the same pair in black.

Matt & Nat Tote Bag ($84.50) - This bag was originally $200 and it's majorly on sale right now. The color is really pretty year round and I quite like the size.

Pointed Toe Wedge Bootie ($69.97) - Stumbled onto these wedge booties today...instantly added them to my personal Christmas wishlist! They're on sale from $100, available in black also, and they're offering free shipping on orders $50+.

Nudstix Nude Lip + Cheek Set ($24) - My mom just got this little set and I really like the colors. Great stocking stuffer! Also love this MAC set ($71.50 value for $29.63).

Low Tide Cardigan ($128) - This chunky cozy oversized cardi is literally calling my name.

Druzy Drop Earrings ($48) - Guys, these earrings are stunning!!! They're quite a statement, but also simplistic at the same time, which is so special. Perfect under $50 gift!

Don't forget to enter my $500 Lululemon giveaway! Click here and scroll to the bottom to enter to win.

Much love!

Jess