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Santana Row Holiday Gift Guide 2016

Holiday shopping is in full swing, this means it is time to head over to my favorite place to shop; Santana Row! Holiday shopping at Santana Row is a fabulous experience mixed with luxury stores, well-known retailers, appetizing restaurants, and places to rejuvenate such as the Bay Club or Burke Williams Spa. Not only can you shop until you drop, you can work off those extra holiday pounds, relax at the spa, and indulge in a gourmet meal; all in one shopping trip! Love that!

In order to help you make the most of your precious shopping time, so you can enjoy the restaurants and amenities of Santana Row, here is my guide to holiday shopping at Santana Row.

Gucci: because everyone deserves luxury

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Pictured from top: 1) red bag (size pictured in-store only-larger version online here) / brocade bag / monogram bag / 2) “Blind for Love” duffel (in-store only) / “Blind for Love” mini bag (in-store only) / 3) gold horse-bit necklace (in-store only) / gold horse-bit bracelet / 4) large red satchel / small red satchel

Gucci handbags are the IT handbag designer to own right now, and into 2017. Why not give the gift of high fashion? The Gucci store at Santana Row has the hottest bags by Gucci including the “Dionysus” bag and the “Marmont” shoulder bag; both are hotter than hot.

For more information please visit Gucci on Santana Row or call 1-408.557.9926

More gift ideas from Gucci:

 

100% Pure: because everyone needs pampering

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Everyone needs to be pampered! 100% on Santana Row has everything you need to give the gift of pampering this holiday season. They have a large selection of holiday themed gift sets as well as new and exciting products in stock for the beauty fan on your list who has everything.

For more information please visit 100% Pure on Santana Row or call 1-408.244.7873

Gift boxes from 100% Pure:

 

Spence Diamonds: because a diamond is a girl’s best friend

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Santana Row’s newest retailer, Spence Diamonds is jam-packed with conflict-free, and lab-created diamonds. You can read all about this fabulous diamond retailer online here.

They have something in every price range; so you can give the gift of extreme luxury, or a small luxurious token of affection. You can find a gift for a couple hundred dollars, or you can create a special, one-of-a-kind bespoke piece she will cherish a lifetime.

For more information please visit Spence Diamonds on Santana Row or call 1-408.676.1030

Sugarfina: because everyone on your list is sugar and spice, and everything nice

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Everyone has a sweet tooth! At Sugarfina, you can create a custom “Bento Box” filled with your favorite candies, or find a holiday themed gift. The possibilities for gift-giving are endless at Sugarfina!

For more information please visit Sugarfina on Santana Row or call 1-855.784.2734

Gift boxes from Sugarfina:

 

Kendra Scott: because she needs jewelry which fashionable and fabulous

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Pictured from top: 1) necklace (in-store only) / rose gold earrings (in-store only) / dangle earrings / 2) small stone necklace / Harlow necklace / cuff / stud earrings / nail polish / 3) Kendra Scott nail polish collection / 4) holiday collection necklaces: single stone adjustable choker / statement necklace

Kendra Scott is a fabulous destination for the fashionable girl on your holiday shopping list. The store is filled with on trend, and classic jewelry which is sure to brighten anyone’s day. In addition to baubles, Kendra Scott has a large selection of five-free nail polish in every color you can think of; the nail polish fan on your list is sure to love them! Plus, Kendra Scott just launched her home collection in-store. If you have a decorator on your list, this is the store to visit! Kendra Scott home products are the new IT decor for your house; so you can’t go wrong with a home decor gift!

For more information please visit Kendra Scott on Santana Row or call 1-669.231.0300

More gift ideas from Kendra Scott:

Can’t decide on that perfect on somethin’ somethin’ for your loved one? Why not give the gift of a Santana Row gift card! Your loved one will enjoy being able to use the gift card at Santana Row retailers and restaurants. To purchase a Santana Row gift card, please visit the concierge or call 1-408.551.4611.

Happy Holidays!

*Sponsored by Santana Row. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Best fall sales and deals 2016

The fall sales are in full swing! In between holiday shopping, I thought you might be interested in a few of my favorite things which happen to be on sale right now! Here they are!

kenzo striped sweater dress

My favorite, cozy sweater dress is on major sale, online here!

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laceup winter boots

My favorite cozy and warm booties of the season! I wear these several times per week. They are warm, soft, cozy, and easy to walk in. LOVE them! You can snap them up on major sale here.

fall fringe booties

My fun, fringe booties which are also super comfortable, are on major sale in black online here, and pale beige online here. My caramel color is sold out, but the black and pale beige are classic hues and great deals!

casual fall outfit idea

This striped top is one of my favorite ways to make a casual look put-together and dressed up! It happens to be on major sale right now! You can find it online here.

bare traps booties

These comfortable and warm booties are on major sale! They are easy to wear all day long and keep my feet warm. I love them ! You can find them online here.

understated ruffle blouse

My favorite way to ruffle trend is this blouse! You can find it in pink on major sale online here.

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In addition to some of my favorite items being on sale, there are some serious bargains to be had out there right now! Below are my favorite stores to shop online for holiday gifts, and to find great deals right now! I hope you find the same great deals I have been finding at these shops! Happy Cyber Monday sale shopping!

Amazon: daily deals, click here for special sales, deals and offers.

Banana Republic:  50% off everything! shop online here

Barneys: Save up to 40% off sitewide. Shop online here.

Bergdorf Goodman40% off sitewide, shop online here

Cynthia Rowley: Save 30% off with coupon code CR30 on 11/28. Click here to shop.

Daniel Wellington: Complimentary watch strap with the purchase of a watch and free shipping through 11/28. Use coupon code BAYAREA to save 15% off your order throughout November and December! Click here to shop.

Gap: 50% off everything! Coupon code CYBMON click here to shop

Kendra Scott: 20% of everything with code SALE20 now through 11/28 click here to shop

Macy’s: Save 20% off plus free shipping with purchase of $50+ with coupon code CYBER Click here to shop

Moda OperandiSale items up to 65% off with code EXTRA30, now through 11/28, click here to shop

Neiman Marcus: Up to 40% off designer sale items. Click here to shop.

Net-a-PorterUp to 50% off sale items. Click here to shop.

NordstromTake an extra 20% off selected sale items, now through 11/28 Click here to shop

Rebecca MinkoffSave 25% off your order of $100+ click here to shop.

Romwe: Buy one get one 90% off. Click here to shop.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Save up to 40% off the designer sale. Click here to shop

ShopbopSpend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off with coupon code GOBIG16, dates: now through 11/28 Click here to shop

SheInSave 40% off with purchase of $55+ with coupon code VC40, and save 45% off your purchase of $105+ with coupon code VC45. Click here to shop.

TopShop: Up to 50% off select items. now through 11/28. Click here to shop

Tory BurchSave 30% off your purchase of $250+ with coupon code THANKS. Click here to shop

UltaGreat door buster deals on beauty gifts and necessities! Click here to check them out. The 72 piece beauty case above is a rock bottom $14.99 online here.

Recap of my favorite must-haves the fall sales and deals:


Black Friday sales and deals 2016

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Black Friday sales and deals from top left: Chloe Drew in navy (Amazing deal on an IT bag!) / velvet bomber jacket / striped sweater dress / Tory Burch bag / Jimmy Choo shoes / black jacket / suede booties

Black Friday is here! This is the best time to snag holidays gifts at great prices; plus to get all of your holiday shopping done before all the Christmas parties start filling up your schedule!

Below are my favorite Black Friday sales and deals for the 2016 holiday shopping season. These are the places I go to shop for Christmas gifts, as well as myself and my whole family!

Amazon: daily deals, click here for special sales, deals and offers.

Banana Republic: 50% off 5 regular-priced items 11/24-11/26 (online) 11/24-11/28 (in store) shop online here

Barneys: Save up to 40% off sitewide. Shop online here.

Bergdorf Goodman40% off sitewide, shop online here

BloomingdalesTake 15% off $100-$199.99 or 20% off $200+ on a great selection of items online  + save up to 50% on select items 11/24-11/26. Click here to shop.

CoachFrom November 19, through November 27, 2016, enjoy 30% off your purchase. Click here to shop.

Cynthia Rowley: Save 30% off with coupon code CR30 11/23 through 11/28. Click here to shop.

Daniel Wellington: Complimentary watch strap with the purchase of a watch and free shipping. Use coupon code BAYAREA to save 15% off your order! Click here to shop.

Gap: 50% off everything! Coupon code TGIF50 click here to shop

Kate SpadeSave 30% off with coupon code THANKFUL click here to shop

Kendra Scott: 20% of everything with code SALE20 now through 11/28 click here to shop

Macy’s: Save 20% off plus free shipping with purchase of $50+ with coupon code THANKS. Click here to shop

Moda OperandiSale items up to 65% off with code EXTRA30, 11/21-11/28, click here to shop

Neiman Marcus: Up to 40% off designer sale items. Click here to shop.

Net-a-PorterUp to 50% off sale items. Click here to shop.

NordstromTake an extra 20% off selected sale items, 11/24- 11/28 Click here to shop

Rebecca MinkoffSave 25% off your order of $100+ click here to shop.

Romwe: Save up to 80% off your purchase. Click here to shop.

Saks Fifth Avenue: Save up to 40% off the designer sale. Click here to shop

ShopbopSpend $200+, get 15% off; Spend $500+, get 20% off; Spend $800+, get 25% off with coupon code GOBIG16, dates: 11/22-11/28 Click here to shop

SheInSave 40% off with purchase of $55+ with coupon code VC40, and save 45% off your purchase of $105+ with coupon code VC45. Click here to shop.

TopShop: Up to 50% off select items. Dates: 11/23-11/28. Click here to shop

Tory BurchSave 30% off your purchase of $250+ with coupon code THANKS. Click here to shop

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UltaGreat door buster deals on beauty gifts and necessities! Click here to check them out. The 72 piece beauty case above is a rock bottom $14.99 online here.

My favorite must-haves from the Black Friday sales and deals this Thanksgiving weekend: