Christmas List 2011

I have a few things I'm alright at...and gifting is one of them.  I love it, I know some people feel overwhelmed by it, (the giving and receiving) but not me!  I do not shop last minute, in fact the last few years have had all my Christmas shopping done before December 1.  I think about my purchases and do not, I repeat, do not.. wait for a sale.  If I pass a sale though...I take advantage of it!  My list is made, and after repeat gifting the same game to a cousin...I keep my list and don't re-buy the same thing.  Very embarrassing.  Sooooo here is a few of my favourite gifts this year.  Some are from my wish list and some I have ready to be wrapped...some I dream about!  Hope this inspires you to start early!

1.  Kindle...this is not an iPad, its an e-reader and you cannot read your iPad in the sun.  This is a great gift for anyone who likes to read and anyone who likes to travel.  It comes now in a neat Fire which is a cheaper version of the iPad but nonetheless, a neat electronic at a reasonable price: $199

2. Tiffany & Co....there is nothing from a blue box that a woman doesn't appreciate getting.  Make the trip downtown and who knows where it would lead!  I love most of their collection, these are a few favourites..

Return to Tiffany Bead Bracelet $275
http://www.tiffany.ca/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=26659531&mcat=148204&cid=288158&search_params=s+5-p+3-c+288158-r+501287458-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+

Elsa Peretti Colour by the Yard Bracelet $215
http://www.tiffany.ca/Shopping/Item.aspx?fromGrid=1&sku=27906494&mcat=148204&cid=288158&search_params=s+5-p+3-c+288158-r+501287458-x+-n+6-ri+-ni+0-t+


3. Apple....love me some apple products.  I am all about the seamless integration this company has given me.  $99

$499 Ipad.  Love em.

4. Ugg...When I first saw Brittany Spears types walking down LA streets with these on I was not on board.  But like capri pants they have stuck around and are actually really warm and pretty comfortable!


Clovis $199
http://www.onlineshoes.com/womens-ugg-australia-clovis-espresso-p_id226584

Oversized beanie $65...awesome in cream.
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ugg-australia-cardy-oversized-beanie/3189914?origin=category&resultback=750

5. Love skin care...and love getting what I actually use.

Miracle worker gift set $110

Purity face wash $40

Benefit 'I'm glam therefore I am' gift set $36

6.  Canucks...power play packs for $288.  Any fan would love em.
http://canucks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=73360



7.  Nike+ Sportwatch Tom Tom running watch $199  The only thing this doesn't do is music...but otherwise is pretty sweet.

8.  Swatch.  $70.  There is not an accessory I don't love and I spent a substantial time looking at these this summer.  It ended ugly with my 2 year old spilling some ice on the floor and me running out of the store...but nonetheless...a cool watch.  I like it in plum, rose or sky.

http://www.swatch.com/zz_en/watches/fw2011_newgent.product-SUOR703.html


9.  Aritzia...I hate their bag in the lockbox policy in their change room but otherwise this store is a source of some fun stylish pieces for us vancouverites (or valley girls with cars...bridge and tunnel people...everyone!)

Bromley Military coast $350.  I like the camel colour but all the colours are great.

Wilfred Flaubert Sweater $95...this is a great basic to have in your wardrobe.

10.  Lululemon...love it!  Great quality, these items are worth spending on.

Stride Jacket $128

Layer! T-back racer $42

If January brings a big work out regime...
Triumphant tote $118

Good luck!

October: I found a use for my hunters. So bought another pair.

Well, I have been waiting for my Little Chic website to be up and running so haven't been blogging much photography lately..I have tons to catch up on!  Things seem to be going really well and honestly have been a little overwhelmed this week.  I cannot edit at home with my little guy without his head in-between me and my lap top.  I even tried turning on the new cars movie...which he seems to like but not enough to leave me to do anything.  Fun times with a toddler!  So have set myself a schedule thats a little more manageable and am pretty much booked up till the end of the year!  Yay!

Anyhow, I bought some super cute things last month.  I had to wait a whole month to blog them because I literally spent my budget within the first week of the month.  Good thing Christmas is coming and I'm hanging in the toy aisle for the next month!

Hunters - I have a pair in a chalky black colour that are the shorties I got last year.  I found a great new use for these - I wear them on my fall shoots!  So of course I needed a pair in blue.  $125.

Then while I was at it, these cute socks go in there so nicely. $40

Jeans.  Ultimate weakness.  These are awesome.  $160 with some coupons I had for piper lime.  But they are on sale now!

I wanted a new dress for our nights out in Vegas.  Love this one and it goes with the brown sweater I bought the month before.  $175  They don't have the one I got online, its actually blue with beige flowers.  I've worn it a few times already!

Total = $500

Not horrible but still not on budget :( Also I bought tights and a belt to go with the dress. :)

www.piperlime.com
http://aritzia.com/