Cozy Stripes

hinge sweater

hinge sweater

stripe sweater

stripe sweater

cozy sweater

Sweater: Hinge (on sale) / Jeans: Current Elliott, similar here / Booties: Vince Camuto ‘Amya’ / Bag: Vince Camuto ‘Julia’ Satchel / Sunglasses: Michael by Michael Kors / Lip: NARS ‘Turkish Delight’ Lipgloss

I received this sweater in the mail yesterday from the Nordstrom sale.  I immediately put it on and I was instantly in love.  It is so soft and cozy I can’t get enough.  Ever since the day after Christmas we have been lounging around and comfort have been priority #1.  This sweater was the perfect choice!  It also has a cute zipper detail in the back and it’s on sale.  I also have to talk about this amazing bag I’m carrying.  It is a Christmas present from my sister and I love it so much.  I love that it’s all black and has the details of suede and a small amount of animal print on the buckle.  It works for every day but is also dressy enough for most occasions.  And it’s big… I was able to carry all my stuff and 2 iPads in it!  Another quick shout out to these booties.  I get a little obsessive when it comes to my staple pieces in my wardrobe, I search and search for the perfect piece.  It was no exception with a pair of black suede booties.  They are great for every day with a pair of jeans and any top, they can also be worn with a dress for a more dressy look like here.  They went on sale at Nordstrom and sold out months ago.  I found them on the Vince Camuto website for you.  They are currently 50% off and available in most sizes.  If you love them too, don’t wait because they will be gone quick.

I hope every had a Merry Christmas!  Have a happy and safe New Year!  See you in 2015 :)

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After Christmas Sales

Nordstrom Clearance Sale… like the half yearly but better!  Up to 60% off select items.  SOO many of the items I’ve worn in the last month are on sale, including the green blazer and wrap jacket!  Here are the items I am adding to my shopping bag:

//Check out more amazing sales going on now:
Shopbop: up to 70% off 100’s of styles
BCBG: up to 60% off plus an extra 20%
Anthropologie: extra 25% off sale items, new items just added
Rebecca Minkoff: extra 25% off sale with code BYE2014
Baublebar: 40%-60% off select items

I hope everyone had an amazing Christmas.  Mine was so much fun!  My kids couldn’t have been cuter opening presents.  Their excitement and joy puts a big smile on my face and warms my heart.  We spent the day yesterday lounging in our pj’s playing with all their new toys.

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Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway Winners

Blog Winner: Emily Chance

Instagram Winner: Jennifer Robinson

Twitter Winner: Lexi Stevens

Facebook Winner: Maria Nowak

Thank you so much to everyone who entered.  I have already contacted each winner with a private message via the social platform that you entered (blog entry, I emailed you).  If I could, I would give everyone a Nordstrom gift card!  Thank you for all your love and support over the last year.  It means so much to me!  I can’t wait to see what 2015 will bring :)  If you have any requests for posts let me know and I will try to do it.  Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  Hugs!

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Hooded Poncho at the Beach

poncho

poncho

poncho

lake bluff beach

poncho

poncho

poncho

poncho

poncho

poncho

Poncho: Glamorous / Tee: Leith / Jeans: Paige / Shoes: Via Spiga, so similar here / Bag: Kate Spade, similar here / Sunglasses: similar here

Last week Caleb was begging to go to the beach.  Haha, he must miss summer already!  So we went over to Lake Bluff beach and walked around a little.  It was to cold to get close to the water, but we could at least look around and enjoy the view.

Can you believe Christmas is so close!  If you haven’t finished all your shopping Nordstrom is offering free Christmas Eve delivery on select items if ordered by Noon EST December 23rd!!  I’m actually sitting in bed sick with the flu today (yuck!) and I was able to order my last few gifts I needed.

Merry Christmas!

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Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

I have officially been writing my blog for over 1 year.  I want to say thank you to everyone who has been reading my blog and supporting me.  I’m sending big cyber hugs to you thru your screen :)  I can’t think of a better way to say thank you to all of you than to give back to you!  When thinking about what I wanted to do as a giveaway I came up with so many ideas.  But in the end, there is always 1 gift that always makes me happy… a Nordstrom Gift Card!!!!!

Life's Candy Jar Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway

// Official Rules

  • There will be 4 winners!!
  • There will be 1 grand prize winner, a $100 gift card and this will go to someone subscribed to my blog.
  • There will be 3 winners who will each win a $50 gift card; 1 from Instagram, 1 from Twitter and 1 from Facebook.
  • 1 entry per person for each winning platform (1 entry per blog, 1 per FB, 1 per IG, 1 per Twitter).  You can enter at all 4 platforms, giving you 4 opportunities to win.
  • 1 person will not win at multiple platforms.  If you have already won in 1 platform I will move on to the next person.
  • I will pick the winners Wednesday, December 24th at 11:59pm EST, and announce the winners on Friday, December 26th here on the blog.
  • Must be at least 18 years old and live in the US to enter.

// How to Enter

  • Blog: Subscribe via email to Life’s Candy Jar blog, then comment on this post letting me know what you want to buy with the gift card.
  • Instagram: Follow me on IG.  Tag a friend on this photo that I post, then repost the photo with #LCJgiveaway
  • Twitter: Follow me on Twitter.  Favorite this photo that I post, then retweet the photo with #LCJgiveaway
  • Facebook: Like Life’s Candy Jar Facebook page.  Share this photo to your FB wall and tag 5 friends.

// Here is What I Would Purchase with a Nordstrom Gift Card!

giveaway picks

Danielle Nicole Handbag / MAC Lipgloss Set / Faux Leather Leggings / Hinge Floral Sweater / Charles David PumpKate Spade Cluster Earrings / Halogen Animal Print ScarfTopshop Handbag / Halogen Bootie / Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses / Leith Side Tie Sweater / House of Harlow Earrings / Charles David ‘Pact’ Pump / Current Elliott Jeans / Plaid Shirt / Foldover Clutch / Fresh Gift Set / Make + Model Pj Bottoms

Honestly from the bottom of my heart thank you so much for your support!  I love writing this blog and I couldn’t do it without all of you!

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