Top 5 Tuesday: Thanksgiving!

Happy Tuesday Readers! Today I'm linking up with Rachel from Just Peachy! I'm loving these link ups and a big thanks to their hostesses! 


This week is your top 5 favorite things about Thanksgiving! Is it possible to choose my top 5 things about Thanksgiving this year? Well let's see...


1. (Obviously) the FOOD! I think Thanksgiving's menu is by far my favorite holiday menu! Christmas is a close second though...since my family is Italian we traditionally only eat fish on Christmas Eve- can you say beer battered fried shrimp YUM...


Here are some photos I found on Pinterest this week that show some of my favorite Thanksgiving foods! 

Mini Pumpkin Pies! Such a cute idea! 

Sweet Potato Casserole! One of my favorites! 

I think these are so cute! I might try to be ambitious and make them as my contribution to Thanksgiving! I usually try to contribute a sweet, last year I made pumpkin oatmeal cookies :)

2. Thanksgiving Day Parade! 

My mom always puts the parade on in the background when she's making her dishes for our Thanksgiving feast (stuffed mushrooms and pumpkin pies!). I love to watch the performances on all the crazy big floats! 

And the very best part of the parade is when Santa and the Christmas float comes out! It means that it is officially the BEST time of the year! 

3. Blogging, Pinteresting, and SLEEPING

I plan on spending quite sometime preparing blog posts for next week so I can have them in advance and will most definitely spend/waste a few hours on Pinterest (sorry, but I'm not sorry) 

4. Being back at Lilly Pulitzer!

Can't wait to be back and pick up a formal dress, a gift for my blogger secret santa, and start some Christmas shopping! 

5. Mia familia!

I haven't seen my dad since August so I'm super excited to see him again, (and of course my mom aka my bff also!) I love being home and spending quality time with them! Shopping, movies, dinners, whatever! 

What are your favorite things about Thanksgiving!? 

XOXO 

E 

Christmas List! (subject to change...)

Happy Sunday Readers! 

I hope everyone had a great weekend! My weekend flew by and it was amazing! Definitely needed but now of course I'm behind on sleep and homework (grrr)...but in an effort to put off practicing for a presentation tomorrow, I figure I'll share my Christmas List with you all! Disclaimer: my Christmas list is extremely monogrammed theme...I'm not sure why but I'm obsessed with anything monogrammed this season! 

1.  Marley Lilly Monogrammed Laptop Decal

My mac is a little over three years old now and it's just not as white as it used to be :( I think this laptop cover would freshen it up a bit and would be super cute! 

2. Patagonia Sweater

I've had my eye on a Patagonia sweater or vest for a longgggg time- this fall I purchased a Vineyard Vines vest so I think this jacket would be perfect to get instead of another vest. It looks SO warm and comfortable, which is very very necessary in Boston winters. Also, Patagonia has such great environmental and community outreach campaigns! It feels like it would be money well spent! 

3. Swell Caroline Monogrammed Earrings

I LOVE these earrings! I think they're so fun and would add a little something to a plain and simple outfit (aka what I wear like everyday). But I'm not sure what color combo I should get? Any suggestions?!

4. Chloe Perfume

I discovered this perfume last winter and have been obsessed with it ever since. It's very fresh and clean but girly at the same time- and I think the bottle is just adorable! I ran out of this perfume a few weeks ago and I'm desperate for a refill! 

5. Marley Lilly Monogrammed Scarf

(I did warn you all that I'm on a monogram kick this year!)

I think this would be a super cute accessory for my new grey pea coat from H&M! (or the Patagonia sweater above...) but I would definitely go with a lighter color scarf! Does anyone have one from Marley Lilly and have any suggestions? 

6. Steve Madden Black Pumps

I currently own these but they're about a year old and getting a little too worn in and I definitely need a replacement pair! They're the perfect pumps for nights out or for when I have sorority functions! I have a different pair of patent leather black shoes with a much shorter heel that I will wear for my internship next semester! 

7. AEPhi Vineyard Vines Tote

I am SOO excited about this gift! (something I'm actually getting for myself) One of my sorority sisters works at Vineyard Vines in Boston and was able to customize their totes for AEPhi and at half the price! I'm so anticipating their arrival! I can't wait to use it for class next semester! 

So far that's all I have for my list! I think the best part about Christmas is getting presents for other people! When I'm home for Thanksgiving, I plan on getting some shopping for family and friends started! (I'll be super busy with work at Lilly and homework but a girl can try!) 

What's on your Christmas list?! 

XOXO 

E

ps I know I mentioned that I would do a giveaway once I reached 30 followers but I think I'm going to wait till 50! Something for me to work towards and it will make it that much more exciting!

pps be sure to check out Caitlin's from Peaches & Pearls giveaway! I'm crossing my fingers that I'll win this one- it's super cute! 

ppps also check out Carly's from College Prepster giveaway! I love lists! So this would be the perfect item for me!

*I'm not sure why the date of the post says Thursday, 11/17?! I posted this on Monday!*

It's OK Thursdays!

Happy Thursday Readers :) 

Today I'm linking up with Neely @ A Complete Waste of Makeup for It's Okay Thursday! There's a lot of things I'm okay with this week (especially today..)

Hey it's ok...

to have woken up this morning at 9:01am when I had to be at work at 9am..(um hello freaky internal alarm clock) 

to run to work in yoga pants, a t-shirt and my glasses (ew) but to skip my first class just to go back to my apartment to put normal clothes and makeup on (good thing I only live two blocks from where I work!) 

to be going home in less than a week! I cannot wait to sleep in my old bed and see my family! And especially to get back to work at Lilly Pulizer! 

to be accepted into both of the internships that I applied to for next semester, when I didn't think I would get either! (gives me a ray of hope for real-life job applications!)

to be overly obsessed with the french onion soup from Panera...I order it at least once a week!

to carry around my Lilly planner, Lilly mini-notebook, and Lilly post-it book everywhere I go...hey! when I girl likes to make lists- she likes to make lists! 

to sport my Vineyard Vines pullover today since it is such a yucky fall day :( 

to be excited that it's Thursday and that means it's the official start to the weekend! If you read mypost below, you know that I have a very exciting weekend coming up! 

to be continuously working on my Christmas list and send my mom 10 emails a day with new ideas only for her to respond with "aren't you too old for Christmas lists Elena?" NOO...a girl can never be too old for christmas lists right?!

to be planning my first GIVEAWAY for next week! I would like to reach 30 followers by that time :) Seasoned bloggers, any advice for going about planning this?

What do YOU say is okay today?

XOXO

E