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hey all!

MORE GIFT GUIDES! you best believe it, AND this time its for any  man in your life whether its your brother, boyfriend, father or friend i have a guide for you! this post is alittle bit different because i won’t specifically use any of these products, but here they are!

as always, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

#1: baxter large comb

#2: tom ford sunglasses

#3: patagonia fleece pullover

#4: TILE ‘sport’ style 1 pack

#5: kitchen multitool

#6:  paul smith dog socks

#7: jack mason watch

#8: bose speaker

#9: kiehls skincare set

#10: leather wallet iphone case

#11: fitbit bluetooth headphones

#12: ugg slippers

#13: rayban clubmaster sunglasses

enjoy & HAPPY SHOPPING!

xoxo

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hey y’all!

these photos are super casual, like my last outfit post, “run fall run”, but i kinda like keeping it casual! well today, for y’all i have a little winter outfit for y’all! you all know that california winter is like 60 degrees  – and thats like tops – and because its not too cold, i don’t really get cold y’all. i mean it was like 40 degrees when i went on the east coast, it wasn’t what i was used to, but i got all the right gear to deal with it – and it totally worked! i think, its hard to be cold if you have the right gear –  and today  i am sharing my favorite CA winter ~casual~ gear!

if you follow me on instagram you’d know i went to the ban.do pop-up yesterday and had so much fun!

here’s my look:

i wore…

lettuce edge long sleeve t-shirt / nike cropped leggings / nike cortez /

kate spade bag / illesteva sunglasses

enjoy y’all!

xoxo

(aka kate wins!)

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hey all!

whether it’s your mom, your girlfriend, your best friend or your sister, i have a gift guide for you!

as always, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

#1:  drybar scented candle

i can’t explain why but i am in love with the smell of the drybar and they freaking CREATED a candle that smells like the store, and i am so excited and want this so bad!

#2: slip silk sleepmask

these masks look amazing, and the mask is a specially-commissioned sleep mask developed and refined over 10 years and its supposed to keep your skin fresh.

#3: treasure & bond bag

this is just a super cute bag for any gal!

#4: TILE style pro 1 pack

this newly designed tile looks so pretty – and hey we all lose our keys and its perfect for literally anyone! but i specifically want it because i forget everything – so i think this would be an oddly perfect gift!

#5:  sonix tortoise phone case

i love the look of tortoise, and this would be such a good phone case! i love the sonix cases and this is just a cute case.

#6: adidas superstar sneakers

these trendy sneakers are perfect for seriously anyone, and i absolutely love the little gold accents in the stripes, and it makes it a little more unique than the plain black superstars.

#7: kate spade crossbody shoulder bag

this is a perfect little bag for the fashion girl, or really any girl in your life. its enough space to carry a few things, like a small wallet, your phone and a lipstick, but thats truly all we need anyway!

#8:  milk makup holographic highlihter quad

yeah yeah, y’all have heard about this guy.

#9:  sliding wallet phone case

this is the absolute best wallet case ever, it hides your credit cards and id – and lets you carry the stuff like a wallet! i love mine and it fits two cards in the case!

#10: gucci camera bag

i mean this is a tad out of my budget, but this is SUCH a cute bag, and is a perfect size, shape and design! ah it’s just so cute.

#11: mantraband bracelet

my sister and i got this for my mom last year too! these mantrabands have such cute sayings like ‘to the moon and back’ and they are super inexpensive – and i think that they are very thoughtful!

#12:  MAC cool neutral palette

this palette has absolutely all of the necessary shades and is a super substantial gift for any girl in your life.

#13: drybar buttercup bundle collection

this is amazing set – because there is a blowdryer and a flat iron because #necessary because my hair is absolutely CRAZY!

#14:  longchamp mini le pliage

i love this little bag – and in fact, my sister and i picked one up for my mother last year – and i love my longchamp le pliage! the mini is a perfect size, and i absolutely love the navy color – although it comes in many different colors.

#15:  beauty blender ‘midas touch’ set

i love my off-brand beauty blender from ulta but this set, shaped like an ornament would be such a good gift for a beauty lover.

#16: dyson hair dryer

i’ve seriously heard amazing things about this hairdryer, because literally, its a hair dryer made by an actual fan company – mean how could you go wrong!

 

i hope you enjoy!

16 days till christmas!

xoxo

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hey all!

as always, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

#1:  sigma brush & cleaner set

y’all, i am a brush cleaning MACHINE! i love cleaning my brushes, and although i just clean them with a drop of facial cleanser, water and a few drops of liquid makeup remover, this is an awesome product! i’ve never tried the sigma brushes, but i have always heard that the brush soap and the cleaning pad is awesome! this would be an awesome stocking stuffer with the beauty fan in mind!

#2: jo malone soap 

okay, the scent of this bad boy is amazing, – seriously, whaat could be better than any jo malone scent! but i have also read the reviews on this product and it looks pretty awesome! it would be super cute wrapped up as a small gift or in a stocking!

#3: TILE style pro 1 pack

y’all have heard way too much about these already ( READ HERE ) but seriously, this would be SUCH an awesome gift for anyone who is a little forgetful!

#4: pinch provisions ‘sip sip hooray’

this is an adorable little kit filled with small coffee related acessories! like a little mug holder, sugars and stirrrers! pinch provisions makes the awesome ‘minimergency kits’ you can SHOP MY FAVORITE ONE HERE!

#5: invisibobble hair ties

these are perfect hairties!  they don’t pull your hair or get stuck, they don’t give you a headache – which is so so so important! you don’t wanna be in an amazing flow and get distracted by your hair! also they make amazing small gifts and are perfect in a stocking!

#6: drunk elephant rise + go duo

i’ve heard this skincare is awesome, and this would seriously be the absolute best way to test out skincare, get it in a small size and try it out and see if you like it!

#7: smith and cult nail trio

i love nail sets because you can either give the whole set or each polish individually!! i gave away a type of this smith and cult nail polish in my giveaway, and i love the bottles and the quality & color of the polish.

#8: sliding wallet phone case 

i actually live & die by this phone case, the end.

#9:  macaron ornament

i mean what better than a macaron ornament, they truly are the best pastry on the planet in my impartial opinion!

#10: fuzzy socks

always the best stocking stuffers – these color are super cute and are nice for the whole year round!

#11: becca on the go highlighter set

highlighter is my favorite, and i have really been wanting to try the becca brand, and this would be so exciting for any beauty lover to get this in their stocking.

#12: emi-jay hair ties

these are the hair ties my mom is in love with! they are made of a neoprene fabric and they don’t leave a huge dent or get stuck in your hair! they would also be awesome in a stocking!

#13: naked2 eyeshadow palette

good ideas that are small enough!

#14: beauty blender ‘midas touch’ set

i love my off-brand beauty blender from ulta but this set, shaped like an ornament would be such a good gift for a beauty lover.

#15: rosebud salve lip balm trio

i personally like the tube of this better, but i love things like this because you can either give all 3 to the person, or just give 1 to each person.

#16: gourmand hand trio set

i’ve heard such good things about this hand cream from urban outfittters. the packaging is super cute and the scents smell SO GOOD!

enjoy, happy shopping and remember…

18 days till christmas!

xoxo

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hey all!

20 days to christmas

i thought i should start the countdown because we are onto just 20 days – and to me thats awesome! although we have only 20 days, i can’t say i have really felt ‘in the christmas spirit’ yet, but i think next week with kris kinds at my school i will!

and GUYS! MY BLOG IS SNOWING!

you can’t REALLY see it 🙁 because my blog is white 🙂 but if you look over by my photo on the side – the cute one saying ‘xoxo kate’ – you can sorta see it!

and guys, i thought it was time to post my wishlist because i have already posted so many gift guides (click below to shop them all!)

as always, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

here we go!

#1: ‘the future is female’ t-shirt

i’ve been wanting this guy for awhile, especially because i love wearing t-shirts with denim – skirts, jeans, jackets – you name it! but i especially love the message – but i also got into feminist tees this fall – and i love this one!

#2: tile

this newly designed tile looks so pretty – and hey we all lose our keys and its perfect for literally anyone! but i specificially want it because i forget everything – so i think this would be an oddly perfect gift for me.

#3: ‘stranger things’ enamel pin

not sure if you guys know because i almost never talk about this, but i am a HUGE stranger things fan! #teamsteve all the way! i mean besides me, who else could pull off nike cortez so well!  i am also a huge fan of enamel pins – i love putting them on my backpak.

#4: charlotte tilbury ‘gold bar’ highlighter

i am just in LOVE with this packaging! i think y’all know, highlighter is my favorite piece of makeup – besides mascara! this is such a cool looking highlighter and i’ve heard some pretty amazing things about it!

#5: fitbit flyer headphones

i want these guys so bad because i am a runner and i love listening to music, but – all of you runners out here will understand, EARPHONES FALL OUT LIKE CRAZY! seriously, you can’t run more than 5 steps without them falling out! but these headphones were created by fitbit for fit people in mind! they understand our problems and FINALLY fitbit created the perfect headphones! and i also just really want some bluetooth earphones because i have the new iphone and it does not have a headphone jack anymore!

#6: ‘the future is female’ phone case

again, i love feminist things – and i wish i had the iphone x so i could get this case because its so cute!

#7: milk holographic quad set

i seriously love my mars and venus holographic sticks but i also love powdered highlighters – so i seriously want this guy. the colors are so unique, and they would be super fun to layer on top of each other for a super cute look! i am so excited to try these!

#8: little dictionary of fashion

this is just a super cute little book, i love the color, and its been in my wishlist for as long as i can remember!

#9: fjallraven mini kanken

i have the regular size kanken, which guys believe me, i love but the smaller one would be so much more useful! the big one is just too big sometimes, and i would love to have the navy blue color.

#10: apolis ‘los angeles’ tote bag

apolis is such a cool store because they tell you how everything is ethically made! i love this tote, and you can get any of these totes with a personlized location on it too! personally, i would get a bag that said  ‘pasadena, ca, usa’

#11: kate spade cameron street lane

i absolutely love the shape of this satchel, its slightly rounded and has such cute straps on it – i’m in love!

#12: pink popsocket

these popsockets are so cool on the phone, because they act as a phone stand, a phone holder – making it easier to take photos, and if you get two they also act as a cord wrap!

#13: glossier ‘invisible shield’ sunscreen

i am a very light skinned girl, so i wear sunscreen everyday, although everybody should be wearing sunscreen all day! this glossier sunscreen has a super cool formula which is light and perfect to put under your makeup because its not heavy or too oily!

#14: feminist pillow

have i mentioned that i am a feminist yet?

things i didn’t include but WANT (click the images to shop!) :

enjoy y’all!

shop to your hearts desire, or just click the links to explore!

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hey all!

i know i’ve already made 3 BLOG POSTS in december (#SORRYIMNOTSORRY) without setting my intentions for themonth and writing on what i was looking forward to! don’t worry because i have this post for y’all today!

here we go!

1. CHRISTMAS: i mean this one’s obvious isn’t it?
2. finishing ALL of my college apps:  3 to go! only 2 supplements yet – and i don’t think that college is quite kicking my butt! i feel pretty confident in my writing – because i do so much of it in school, and more personal here with you guys! the rest of my apps are due after the new year but i want a calm christmas break so i am turning them in the day my break is over.
3. christmas at my school: i think y’all know about this, but i go to school in an old mansion… i know how it sounds but its really not as obnoxious as you’d think!! but the ultimate perk of going to school in a mansion is the decorating capabilities. in the entryway, we have a massive christmas tree and along our big stairs we decorations like tree bits, ornaments and ribbon!
4. kris kinds!!: did i mention i love my school at christmas? well my school also does this schoolwide secret santa called ‘kris kinds’. basically, the idea of kris kinds is that you get a ‘kris kind’ and you are given a ‘kris kind’ so everyday you bring a $3-5 small gift, and on the last day you bring a bigger $20-25 gift – its so fun because you don’t know who has you! its so much fun both giving and getting gifts!
5. hearing some college decisions: this month i will hear from a few schools that i applied to early. i am so geniunely excited because every school i applied to i love and can totally see myself going to so i am super excited to get in somewhere.
6. more blog gift guides: GUYS! there are more coming so just look out!
7. my sister is coming home!: my sister is really NOT far away from home but i love when she’s home because she is absolutely my wingwoman, but most importantly, my blog-tographer! and i am so ready for winter outfit posts!
8. xmas DIYS: guys, they are coming!
9. christmas gift shopping: i love shopping – i also love giving gifts so christmas season has me SO ready for all of the shopping coming up!
10. the senior christmas luncheon: there is another tradition at my school where all of the seniors go to a christmas luncheon with their moms! i am so excited to get dressed up at school and go to the event.
11. wrapping gifts: i am a major wrapper, you’ll see VERY soon!
12. winter fashion: see #7!!

enjoy guys!

xoxo

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hey y’all

3rd post today… are you ready? but before i start:

once again, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

okay are you ready for it now? lets go

#1: longchamp mini le pliage

i love this little bag – and in fact my sister and i picked one up for my mother last year – and i love my longchamp le pliage

#2: french press

i love this rose gold french press – any hostess would love to have it – and french  presses are so much fun to make coffee in!

#3: felt letter board

these boards are super cute to set the tone for your parties – and on your instagram feeds too! the best!

#4: snow leopard throw

for those chilly movie nights sitting on the couch! also for their home and their own enjoyment! these are so dang soft.

#5: elephant coin bank

this is just cute, no truly functional reason!

#6: fujifilm instax camera

i️ love my polaroid camera just because it’s so fun for parties, special events and the pictures are super cute to decorate with!

#7:  amazon echo dot

still not sure about this one because #BIGBROTHER, but hey they are pretty cool!

#8: kate spade ‘one in a million’ necklace

i️ used to have one of these and they just make an awesome gift for any gal!

#9: fjallraven kanken backpack

i️ seriously carry mine all the time, before i️ take the SAT, walking around in LA, going to study at a coffee shop, seriously you name it!

#10: iphone dock & charging station

i️ want one of these so bad!

#11: kate spade leather card case

just easy to carry and a perfect gift!

#12: sole society duffel bag

any traveler, any person would seriously love this baby!

#13: urbeats in ear headphones

i’ve kinda been wanting these for awhile because i️ live for the gold!

enjoy shopping my friends!

xoxo

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hey y’all!

second gift guide today! under $50 – guys! 2-1 items under $50! you are sure to find something you love – for yourself or any family member here!

once again, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

so without further ado, lets get started!

#1: ‘escape’ book

gray malin’s books are so cute – the pictures are all so cute – and i love the look and it’s so perfect for a coffee table book.

#2: smith and cult nail trio

i love my smith and cult nail polish – like this one in the giveaway i had  – the bottles are so cute and all of these colors would be perfect for late winter into february.

#3: mophie portable charger

i am obsessed with my portable charger – and this gold color is super cute – and matches my phone and my phone case!

#4: foreo sonic toothbrush

i am in love with my foreo luna facial cleanser device – and i am in a toothbrush game now because i am obsessed with white teeth, and i’ve heard this toothbrush is amazing for soft gums!

#5: naked2 eyeshadow palette

this is such a cute baby eyeshadow palette, its perfect for a friend or family member!

#6: beauty blender ‘midas touch’ set

i love my off-brand beauty blender from ulta but this set, shaped like an ornament would be such a good gift for a beauty lover.

#7: slip silk sleepmask

these masks look amazing, and the mask is a specially-commissioned sleep mask developed and refined over 10 years and its supposed to keep your skin fresh.

#8: s’well traveler water bottle 

i love my hydroflask –  and although i am partial to it, this new shape of s’well is super cool because you can actually put full pieces of ice in it as opposed to other s’well water bottles.

#9: dogeared ‘california’ necklace

dogeared has so many cute necklaces – and i am partial to my homestate #californiaisthebest and yeah!

#10:  TILE style pro 1 pack

this newly designed tile looks so pretty – and hey we all lose our keys and its perfect for literally anyone!

#11: sonix ‘the future is female’ bag

this is the motto ‘the future is female’ – and you can use it as a cosmetic bag, a pencil case, and a bag for literally any reason!

#12: lightbox

i’ve seriously seen these all over instagram, because bloggers love these guys! honestly perfect for parties, getting stuff done or just setting the mood!

#13: milk makeup holographic highlighter quad

i love my mars and venus holographic sticks but i also love powdered highlighters – so i seriously want this guy.

#14: drybar scented candle

i can’t explain why but i am in love with the smell of the drybar and they freaking CREATED a candle that smells like the store, and i am so excited and want this so bad!

#15: sonix tortoise phone case

i love the look of tortoise, and this would be such a good phone case! i love the sonix cases and this is just a cute case.

#16: diptyque candle

these are also one of those trendy fashion and beauty blogger/vlogger things – and once you finish the candle, you can use it as a brush holder!

#17: madewell leather clutch pouch

i love this little clutch pouch from madewell – and if you join the madewell insiders you can get it monogrammed FOR FREE – but seriously, the madewell leather is such a good quality.

#18: nadri initial pendant necklace

i have been looking at these for awhile – and even though i’m partial to my monogram necklace, this would be an amazing gift.

#19: disney x kiehls hydrating set

i love the kiehls creme de corps,  and this would be an amazing gift set for someone who loved kiehls products already – or someone who had never tried the product! this is an awesome set because it has a bunch of different products to try!

#20: foreo play facial cleansing brush

as i mentioned beore, i love my foreo luna – which is just the slightly bigger version of this guy – and once again, this is an awesome trial or a little travel of the version that they already love!

#21: topshop leather backpack

this is such a cool backpack, i love the shape and size – and would be definitely a great gift for the teenager in your life!

enjoy shopping!

xoxo

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hey all!

the most asked for gift guides are in swing today! this morning i am sharing my under $20 – this post here! and later this afternoon i will be sharing an under $50 gift guide, and later tonight a post for under $100!

yes you read that right, 3 posts, 3 gift guides, one day!

i hope you are ready…

once again, a note to all my readers – ‘gift guide’ does not mean i own any of the above, or that i will buy any of the above. it just means that i like it visually and (unless noted) i do not own it; all that i will write about is stuff i hear from friends and other users of the product as well as the visual aspects of the product which i will mention in the comment below!

let’s go for it!

#1: ‘snooze’ eye mask

a chic way to sleep! give this little gift to your traveling friend, or one that should sleep more than she does!

#2: days of the week scrunchies

i adore my sparkly days of the week scrunchies, i wear them every day – and they are super cheap from urban outfitters! they would also be awesome in a stocking!

#3: emi-jay hair ties

these are the hair ties my mom is in love with! they are made of a neoprene fabric and they don’t leave a huge dent or get stuck in your hair! they would also be awesome in a stocking!

#4: pinch provisions ‘sip sip hooray’

this is a ‘minimergency kit’ and is perfect to throw in your purse, car or backpack for all of lifes little emergencies!

#5: ‘you are the best of the best’ notebook

i am a huge fan of ban.do, and although i don’t currently have their planner i’ve heard they are so nice, well made and always make people happy!

#6: franks body scrub

franks body scrub  is perfect for your friends who are obsessed with skincare. this scrub is made with coffee beans so no icky microbeads get loose in the world or hurt your skin!

#7:  sliding wallet phone case 

this is the absolute best wallet case ever, it hides your credit cards and id – and lets you carry the stuff like a wallet! i love mine and it fits two cards in the case!

#8: bunny shaped ring holder

this is just a super cute trinkety gift – and is just so nice to give to a friend!!

#9: gourmand hand trio set

i’ve heard such good things about this hand cream from urban outfittters. the packaging is super cute and the scents smell SO GOOD!

#10: sigma brush & cleaner set

for the beauty gal, this is a super good gift for under $20 – they give you brushes and brush cleaner – and kit.

#11: ‘the sun & her flowers’ by rupi kaur

this book is so ‘trendy’ i know – but actually, a lot of people love reading it – poetry is a big thing for a lot of people.

#12: ‘read this if you want to be instagram famous’

this is a super cool book – and is perfect for anyone who wants to be instafamous!

#13: ‘mondays’ mug

this mug – is super cute and this is such a motto! ‘less mondays, more coffee” and would be perfect to carry anywhere because its super cheap

i hope you enjoy! have fun shopping!

xoxo

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hey all!

november is over, the month is coming to a close and college app due dates are upon me! after dec 1st, i have only 3 apps left! YIPEE, and the rest of them will be in before christmas so my break will be ~relaxing~ and nice so i am super excited for that!

so here we go!

we had thanksgiving

my grandma came and made rugelach

i posted my workout look

we went to homestate

i hope you enjoy!

xoxo

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