Cyber Week Sales

This year I’ve been trying to attack my gifting list early and have picked up some small practical gifts along the way for those last minute that you need to throw together unexpectedly. I usually have good luck with those items from TJMaxx /home goods that are practical people pleasers such as winter scented candle, coasters, a nesting tray, or something cozy practical like slippers. I’ve picked up a ton of these extra mini trees from Target that look perfectly styled in a mug or as part of a gift basket.

All of your must know holiday sales, in one spot.

Take advantage of the savings using the promo codes I’ll be sharing throughout the holiday shopping season. There’s never anything wrong with saving a little extra money & time (thank you to free shipping & delivery with so many retailers!) Many of these promos take place from Black Friday through Cyber week.

Happy Sale Shopping!

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Abercrombie

*all jeans 50% off valid 11/25-1/2

Backcountry

*50% off selects Barbour, Patagonia, The North Face & more!

Bloomingdales

*up to 25% off items labeled take 25% off, extra 10% off beauty

Ann Taylor

*Free shipping & 50% off everything code cyber2018

Banana Republic

*Extra 50% off sale styles & 40% off everything.

Express

*50% off everything

J.Crew

*50% off everything & Extra 60% off sale styles with code cyber

Loft

*50% off everything & free shipping

Macys

*Daily Flash Deals free shipping over $25

Nordstrom

*up to 40-60% off

Sam Edelman

*get up to 25% off with code moresam

Tuckernuck

*20% off entire purchase

Wanderlust & Co.

30% off entire purchase with code cyber2018

November Sales

There’s some really great sales this month leading into the holiday season so I’ll be rounding up some of my top pics that are versatile for yourself or would make for a great gift. I’m always eyeing something that can be personalized or made practical enough for whomever you have on your shopping list.

I’ve been really loving cozy fleece pullovers, especially on weekends and during errands. I can’t ever get enough of over the knee boots since they’re not just fashionable but for myself, they keep my legs warm! It’s always hard for me to find a pair that will stay up on my thin calves and are tall enough for my longer legs (human giraffe over here) so when I find a pair that works I can’t hold back.

Living in NYC I literally am walking every day all day so finding shoes that are comfortable, yet fashionable are always on my radar. I’m careful of the ones I splurge on and try to wear them only for date nights or special occasions. I feel like I go through shoes so quick here but really try to weatherproof the winter ones. This Marc Fisher pair are a great quality but still less than the Stuart Weitzman style (which is the only kind that stay up! :( and I love the shape of the toe and the colors it comes in.

This season I’ve seen some of my long term favorite sweaters marked down especially over the holidays and the softer the sweater and the longer the tunic are perfect for me! This cashmere one I have LOVED for so long and was excited to see it on sale. So much so I have it in my shopping cart and debating a neutral or pop of color again. It is super soft & warm without being too heavy and the perfect length for leggings. I have a bright magenta one I’m wearing here from a few years ago. If you take good care of the cashmere, especially when packing away seasonal clothes it will last. The Laundress shampoo for this fabric works so well too.

My new obsession for a little statement coat for winter that’s a less traditional is this lavender wrap coat! I LOVE the color because it stands out from my other winter neutrals and I was able to find it marked down both here and here. It runs true to size and the color is much richer in person with a long length. Also on sale is this pear & grey version that I think is gorgeous and would be perfect for dressing up a simple outfit or pairing with a dress.

Many of the sales are offering up to 40% off! Much of which will most likely be further marked down for Black Friday. So book mark this post so you can retrieve it quickly while shopping. Be sure to click on the different photos in the widget below for details one each sale. Happy Shopping!

Click the photo below or scroll to shop the items all on sale!

Our New York Wedding

August 18, 2017 marked the start to a new beginning as newlyweds when I married my best friend after eight years of adventure, travel, and memories together. It was an incredible feeling to be in the presence of our closest friends and family and to see everything come together. After so many experiences together over the years we are thrilled to begin a new life together, happily married. 

It's hard to believe we are already celebrating our first anniversary and this month also marked moving into year 7 of NYC living! 

We were married at the Bourne Mansion on Long Island, New York. This venue was love at first sight for us and even the name was a perfect fit for our countless Bourne movie traditions. We knew this old fashioned mansion on the water was the perfect place for our nuptials and we looked forward to making it a weekend of everyone being together. Since we rehearsed on a Thursday with a Friday evening wedding we had all weekend to keep the celebrations going at the beach. 

We both wanted our day to feel like an elegant and classic soirée (insert #siskarsoirée) with both traditional and antique style. Kevin loved the idea of our guests feeling like they were invited into an old home for an evening of dancing and never ending food. He has this strange obsession with gold and royalty (I guess living in London will do that to you)  This naturally had to be an accent throughout the details. We also used a lot of mercury glass and mixed in some silver throughout too. 

My favorite piece of decor was the customized monogram a close friend designed and surprised us with, along with our invitations. We used it throughout for a personal touch and now have it forever.  For color schemes I wanted to keep it fresh and feminine with ivory, champagne, and blushes throughout.  Greenery like silver dollar eucalyptus softened and added a great detail of contrast. 

 There were so many different rooms that came together with fresh florals, gold terrariums, and frames with LOTS of candle light for a romantic glow. Candle light to warm the space into evening was really important to bring a comfortable feel. I’ll be sharing those details in a separate post if interested. Everything truly came out so stunning and exceeded our expectations! My friend Sara, Beck and Forth Co. worked with me to help style the event with our vision and every room was just breathtaking!

 We had spent months picking out each detail to decorate the venue and had the closest and most talented friends customize and personalize many of our details for the day to make it feel extra special. I can't thank them enough for their support throughout where I knew I could trust their aesthetic.

On the day of our wedding the morning rain had cleared just in time for our outdoor ceremony with the bay in the distance.  Despite some fierce wind and humidity we were so happy to have it come together just in time for our first look and outdoor ceremony. 

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The staff at Bourne Mansion was just beyond! From keeping all of the planning very organized since day one from the  back and forth emails, trips out to the venue for meetings, and day of changes they remained flexible with an eye on every detail. It truly felt like a production or something with how efficient everyone was!   I couldn't recommend the venue enough. The food was unbelievable and my word was there so much food! From the cocktail hour to dinner and dessert we had a lot of options.

Our maître d, Steve and my bridal attendant, Feggy were a blessing and made us feel so special every minute! I can't thank their team enough. They have some amazing reviews on The Knot and anyone looking to plan a Long Island wedding should check them out. Miriam is phenomenal in her planning and supportive advice for all brides in the early stages. 

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To say planning a wedding wasn't stressful and frustrating at times would be an understatement, but I can truthfully admit that witnessing so many people from over the years come together to celebrate love is a humbling experience that we will forever remember and talk about for years to come. We loved how every part of our day went, even though it felt like it was over in the blink of an eye! We were happy to have celebrated throughout the whole weekend, concluding our festivities at the beach the following day. And my advice is to just to not sweat the small stuff, really! Everything is all how you approach it, enjoy the planning and don't go overboard. 

All photography of our wedding day was captured by the talented and passionate photographer, Whitney Nichols. Her and her husband's partnership in their work is a true act of love and it was so endearing to work with them. We were in love with our engagement photos from their trip to Central Park and couldn't wait for them to capture our special day. All photos in this post is her talented work.

Our wedding videographer, Kristen Kiraly was another talent whose ability to story tell through her cinematography shows how passionate she is about her work. I even learned she was married at the same venue, so of course her eye for detail that day was impeccable. I can't recommend her enough so sweet and her video quality is ah- mazing! You can see our video here. 

After our wedding we honeymooned in Bali for some ultimate relaxation.  More to come in a travel post, It was an unforgettable experience with amazing culture and  food ! Kevin and me always talk about it and can't wait to go back even though it was the longest flight of my life! 

I hope you've made it this far through one of my longest posts yet, but hey better late than never to share some of the special day ! I'd love to hear your comments at the end of this post. I've linked all of my vendors & details below after the photos. 

My cousin /MOH designed both pairs of my wedding shoes. I love them!

This was one of my favorite parts of the reception was tossing my bouquet off the balcony. My cousin who was my maid of honor caught it! And yes, she is now happily married!

Dancing with my nana and papa, I just love them!

We loved our vanilla with raspberry and vanilla mousse wedding cake. And of course tons of Italian cookies ! We worked with Rolling Pin Bakery, so yummy!

Special surprise of the evening when my childhood friend and bridesmaid sang to us with the band!

First dance with my dad!

Wedding Day Details:

Bridal Gown: Martina Liana 

Shoes: Custom Made, Sam Edelman 

Rings: Barbara Oliver Jewelry 

Earrings: Nadri

Tuxedos: Mens Warehouse

Hair & Makeup: House of Makeup

Venue: Bourne Mansion 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bill Levkoff

Photographer: Whitney Nichols

Videographer: Kristen Kirlay 

Florist: In Full Bloom

Cake: Rolling Pin Bakery

Styling: Beck and Forth Co.