November Favorites

Y'all, I had a plan.

I made a to-do list.

I was going to write every. single. day. out of last week.

But yeah, life happened so that definitely didn't happen.

This week was the last week of regular classes before my last two finals next week, so it was full of presentations, a paper, and tying up loose ends before the semester comes to a close.

So tonight, even though this isn't a regular posting time (or posting day!) I want to share last month's favorites with y'all so enjoy!

Twisted Peppermint Candle

It wouldn't be a Favorites blog unless I included the candle from Bath & Body Works that I've been burning lately & this one is incredible.

It is so sweet & minty, but not in an overpowering kind of way.

It's the perfect scent for the holidays!

J.Crew Factory Herringbone Vest

I bought this vest way back in August because 1) they were on sale & 2) I heard that they sell out really fast, so I jumped on it.

Once it arrived, I panicked. How much would I really wear this?!

Well, the answer is...almost every single day.

It's so easy to layer over everything from sweaters to long-sleeved tees.

I even wore it to my wedding dress appointment *I found THE DRESS by the way!*

Jegging Sweater

Ya know when I mentioned wearing the vest above over sweaters?

This is the exact sweater I was suggesting.

It comes in so many great colors and I own...four...yeah, I'm not even sorry.

Monogram App

Call me a typical white girl, call me a Southern belle, I don't care.

If it's not moving, I'm more than likely going to monogram it.

This app has SO many cute backgrounds (plus you can use your own pictures!)

I think it's free & then you can buy upgrades for just a few dollars.

It's one of my favorite apps! 

**If you're interested in a "What's On My Phone" post, let me know in the comments!**

Favorite Shows: 

I finally got caught up on Grey's Anatomy, so Private Practice was of course my next step & I have to say that I love love love it. It's almost as good as Grey's, just with less eye candy. 

Trisha's Southern Kitchen is also one of my "must-watch" shows, she's so down-to-Earth & hilarious.

Plus, every recipe she makes is something that I would make for my own fiance' and family.

Omg, omg, omg...I love the Pioneer Woman! 

Can you tell I spend wayyy too much time watching The Food Network?

Ree is the exact type of woman that I inspire to be, she is a great wife & mom, her home is absolutely gorgeous, and she is an amazing cook.

Plus, the ranch they live on? The blog she writes? It's all perfect & exactly how I want to be when I "grow up".

Favorite Video:

I try to get into Dancing With the Stars every year & I just can't.

I watched this episode though & this video had me absolutely cracking up!

I'm honestly surprised Tommy Chong didn't have a heart attack during this dance.

Plus, when he mouths "talk dirty to me" it makes me almost cry from laughing so hard.

Go. Watch it. Now!

Favorite Songs:

Wild Child: Kenny Chesney

This totally describes me perfectly, specifically the line "She's a wild child, got a rebel soul with a whole lot of gypsy wild style". It's such a sweet, easy-to-listen-to song. Grace Potter's voice also lends that little extra something that makes it perfect.

High Cotton: Alabama

This song is close to my heart for a couple of reasons & this month I've been bringing back this oldie but goodie.

First of all, the band Alabama is obviously from Alabama (fun fact, C knows Randy Owen & his family, they raise purebred Hereford and Angus cattle at their farm Tennessee River Music Farm)

Plus, this farm just reminds me of the way my daddy talked about growing up & it also relates to my connection of the land that I love.

"We were walkin' in high cotton, old times there are not forgotten, those fertile fields are never far away"

It's perfect for singing at the top of your lungs while you drive down back roads or even just listening to it playing softly in the background while you're cramming for finals!

I hope y'all enjoyed my random miscellaneous favorites for this month, I know they were all over the place!

Be on the lookout this coming up week (maybe even tomorrow!) for a post of my tips for surviving finals week, my Christmas playlist, & my top 10 gifts $20 and under!

I can't wait until next time!

Until then. . .

xoxo, 

  

Cyber Monday

I hope y'all have all had a fabulous Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, & a relaxing Sunday to recover from all of that...but we all know Sunday is really just for us to gear up & do our research for the best shopping day of them all, Cyber Monday!

I loved getting out and about late Thursday night to do a little shopping, but I have to admit the appeal of Cyber Monday is sitting on my couch in my pajamas all day just hitting the cart button & getting deals & steals without having to steal borrow what I want out of some elderly lady's real life shopping cart.

Not like I would ever do that...but whatever.

It's fine.

I know I actually have class tomorrow...what?

Don't my professors know that tomorrow is practically a national holiday?

But I'll be doing my fair share of shopping, mainly on my phone, under the desk-but who really cares, right?

There are so many stores out there having great deals, but I wanted to highlight just a few of my favorites, specifically some of the smaller online stores that don't have million dollar ad campaigns, but are still fab.

First up is one that is super close to my heart...

Kiss My Southern Sass

This is the perfect time to stock up on gifts for yourself, your sisters, girls in your sorority, etc.

Use the code KMSSJSU for $2 off all orders, all day long

-free decal with every purchase of $25 or more!

-Free pearl earrings with any sorority purchase

-50% off our Red, White, & Bows short sleeved tee

-Buy one, get one free cookie cutters & shot glasses

Plus, there is a special secret happy hour from 5-6 with deals that you do not want to miss, so set your alarms, follow me on twitter @KMSSatJSU, instagram at KMSSatJSU and on facebook at Kiss My Southern Sass-Jacksonville State University to be kept updated on when the sale goes live, whats on sale, & special deals and steals during happy hour!

Now onto the rest of the blog post ;)

Old South Apparel

These koozies make the perfect stocking stuffer at only $3, plus free shipping!

Visit the link above to see their High Cotton Cyber Monday sale which has tons of great deals-all with free shipping!

Future First Lady

What better way to show your 'Merican pride than with this Stars & Stripes scarf, only $6 from FFL?

Plus, she has tons of jewelry, drinkware, koozies, and apparel some of which are 50% and make great gifts. 

There are even some koozies on there that I bet your Republican guy would love!

Also, get a free ornament with orders over $35 & take 10% off with my KMSS sister's code GabrielleBowers.

Mark & Graham 

What guy wouldn't love these initialed hankies?

Mark & Graham have their entire site 20% off right now with the code NOVSAVE20

Plus, each item gets free monogramming & free gift wrapping!

This is the perfect site to snap up all of those initialed and monogrammed goodies that you've been eyeing all year long.

Kohls.com

If you've been wanting a FitBit, now is the time to get it & Kohl's is the place.

Right now, for every $50 you spend, you get $15 dollars in Kohl's cash which is basically them handing you a $15 gift card to come back and spend at Kohl's again...what? I know.

Plus, use the code CYBER20 for 20% off of your purchase & free shipping when you spend $25.

The FitBit isn't the only thing Kohl's has either, they have gifts for everyone; your mom, your beau, your dad, your grandmother, in-laws, sisters, and even the little ones!

Old Navy

Old Navy is one of my most favorite places to shop & get great basic pieces at great deals.

Use the code CYBER at checkout for 40% off your purchase! 

((Also at GAP & Banana Republic!))

Fraternity Collection

I'm going to be such a hipster & tell y'all this, I found Fraternity Collection right as it was beginning & fell in love with it. I own more of their sweatshirts, short sleeves, long sleeves, & tanks that I should probably admit...but I love them!

I love that you can also allocate which philanthropy gets your percentage back 'cause I'm a giver like that.

Right now, they are running 25% off sitewide, with the code HOLIDAY

Take advantage & pick yourself up something nice, or treat your beau to a new button up, they're so classy & nice!

Starbucks

I know what you're thinking, Starbucks...Starbucks.com?

But right now, Starbucks.com is having some great deals that I thought all of my coffee-loving readers should know about.

15-50% off of Verismo machines

20% select Verismo pods

Save $20 on orders over $60 & free shipping with the code CYBER14

This would be a great time to stock up on a new Verismo machine, your favorite pods or coffee, or even some of your favorite mugs!

I hope y'all enjoyed this little Cyber Monday list & I hope it was a little something different than what every other blogger is posting right now!

Until next time. . . 

xoxo, 

Winter Essentials

long sleeved tee/similar knit throw/J.Crew camp socks/EOS/Candle/Cuticle Cream

I'm a Southern girl, so I'm obviously not great with cold weather.

I have rounded up just a few of my essentials to help me make it through these cold days & nights that are coming up.

This long-sleeved tee is a staple in my wardrobe, I wear it lounging around the house, I wear it to class, I wear it everywhere. & I bought mine like, two sizes up so it covers my butt. It's great.

Plus, there is just something about the front pocket that makes me laugh, it says Chuck's Tee-Shirt Company: Established Last Week. It just makes me giggle.

Cozy knit blankets are a must have for any Netflix/Hulu binge session. C & I snapped up several hand-made crocheted blankets at a local estate sale a few weeks ago & they have been a God-send!

J.Crew camp socks are my go to, especially for when I'm just hanging out around the house all day. They are so cozy and comfortable, right now they're only $7 so you should snap them up while you can!

My lips & skin get so so dry during the winter, so of course there are EOS pods all over my house, in my purse, in my truck, literally everywhere. I'm never more than arms length away from one. They're so moisturizing and they smell so good.

Bath & Body Works is my go-to place for candles & if you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you should know that. When I forced asked C sweetly, to take me Black Friday shopping, we stood patiently in line for 45 minutes at B & BW to take advantage of their buy three, get three free sale where I stocked up on six of their big three wick candles! 

Marshmallow Fireside is one of my favorite scents to burn year-round, it's got the sweetness of marshmallow & the toasty smell of a campfire-the perfect combination!

When I tell you that my skin gets dry during the winter, I'm not joking.

The skin around my nails was cracking & my fingers were in serious pain, which is no joke for a blogger!

Cue the Sally Hansen "Healthy Cuticles Now!" cream. . .

This stuff is a miracle worker *and it smells so delish!*

I put it on before I went to sleep one night & by the next morning, my dry cracking fingers were smooth & painless. I recommend it to anyone!

I hope these suggestions gave you some ideas to make these cold winter months a little bit more bearable!

Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for a special Cyber Monday edition of The Southern Stylista-I'll have some big deals for y'all!

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

My Favorite Things: Stocking Stuffers

Stocking stuffers are the best part of Christmas for me.

Sure, I enjoy all the big presents waiting wrapped under the tree, but finding the little gifts in the stockings are some of the most fun!

When I was younger, my mom always stuck in chapstick, nail polish, nail files, etc. Little beauty products that we loved to get and use. Plus, the perks of having two other sisters-we all got to share the nail polish between the three of us!

Now that it's just C & I, I'm having to get more creative to fill his stocking, you'll see some tips for your dad/brother/beau down below.

But as far as for the girls in your life, I think I've included some great tips for C to stick in my stocking!

socks/keychain/mini candle/similar infinity scarf/tassel earrings

I tried to add something for every price point & these are all things I would love to find in my stocking...those socks? Less than two dollars! Those earrings? Less than six bucks!

& Twisted Peppermint is my favorite winter scent from Bath and Body Works right now, so those mini candles would be perfect to use during bubble baths.

flask/cap/tie clip/body wash/shot glasses

C is so impossible to shop for, especially little gifts like stocking stuffers!

I prefer to get him things that he can use, like the body wash because I know we'll have to buy it eventually! The shot glasses & flask are also a little different than your average gift and they're perfect for the guy who loves to tailgate.

I'm so glad that I joined this linkup from Southern Style, I've seen so many great stocking stuffer options that I plan on using on C & as little gifts for my friends!

Until next time. . .

xoxo, 

Sunday Pinspiration

Tonight my parents and sister are coming over to watch the documentary Farmland with C & I and since the Brunswick stew is in the crock pot, the pumpkin pie is cooking in the oven for dessert, and the cornbread won't take long to whip up when they get here-I've decided to sit down for just a little while, relax, and of course I end up on Pinterest. 

No matter whether I'm in class (sorry Mom!), waiting in the Starbucks drive-thru, or relaxing before bed-I'm probably perusing Pinterest.

It's so addictive, in fact...I've recently gotten my Little addicted (sorry Nat!)

It's got everything from DIY, recipes, fashion, even gift-giving and decorating ideas. What more could a girl want?

Here are a few of the pins that have been inspiring me lately...

 

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I love patagonia & doesn't this vest look so cozy paired with that plaid?

Oh my gosh. I can't even handle how fuzzy this little guy is.
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When you've got family coming over, don't you want to have your house smell heavenly? Well Pinterest has that covered, too.



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I've been obsessed with crafting, but school hasn't really allowed me a lot of extra time to do that...this is the perfect lazy-girls craft that I may attempt at some point this December!




This is the perfect inspiration for decorating for the holiday season. It isn't too overdone or too in-your-face. It's just perfectly cozy. & that cable knit blanket...Get in my closet!




This is what happens when you go on a Grey's Anatomy binge...I'm finally on season eleven & it's so good, I just can't stop.


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Until next time. . .

xoxo,

Friday Favorites: Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays.

There is just something about the warmth, the laughter that we share as a family, and not to mention the yummy delicious food.

A lot of times we forget about Thanksgiving & move straight forward to Christmas-but this year I want to take a special moment to cherish Thanksgiving & to enjoy celebrating with both my family & C's family...it's our first Thanksgiving as an engaged couple!

Below, I'm sharing several of my favorite Pinterest recipes that you could feature on your Thanksgiving table.

Also, I'll be sure to link all of my foodie boards below so you can explore for even more delicious ideas!

Sausage Stuffed Jalapeno Peppers

These peppers are amazing!

C grew peppers in his garden this year & so all summer long we had a big supply of them, they were perfect when we had a huge group of friends over & they're such an easy appetizer (when you have tons of people especially!)

The recipe is here.  

Crack Potatoes

When they call these crack potatoes...they are not joking!

My friend (& Maid of Honor!) made these when we had dinner at her and her husband's house one night & I've been craving them ever since.

They are so easy & you can make them for a large crowd-they're even great to take to pot-luck dinners!

Recipe here. 

Tennessee Honey Corn Pudding

This corn pudding may have several ingredients, but guess what?

It's so worth it!

It's the perfect side, a little bit sweet-a little bit creamy.

This recipe is enough to make for your entire crew, so if you're only making it for 4-6 people make sure to cut it in half!

Recipe here.

Pecan Cobbler

I crave pecan cobbler, mostly because I love the flavor of pecan pie-but I don't always like the crust.

This cobbler is the best of both worlds, the creamy caramel flavor & the crunchy pecans.

Plus, you can get more servings out of this than a regular pie so it's great for serving your whole crowd!

Recipe here.

Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake

This cake has only five ingredients. You read that right. FIVE.

And it only takes about five minutes to put it together.

It's sweet & crunchy-it's perfect for a family get-together.

Recipe here.

Southern Caramel Cake

This cake is so comforting.

It's a real old fashioned recipe & perfect for a sit down dinner with all of your family.

Plus, who doesn't love creamy, caramel icing?

Find the recipe here.

Explore more options on my Pinterest boards...

Appetizers

Side Dishes

Desserts

Thanks for reading along y'all!

Until next time. . . 

xoxo, 

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things: Wish-List

Bean Boots/Essie Jiggle Hi, Jiggle Low/Lilly Pulizter Tumbler in Multi Hot Spot/Costa Wingmans/Kendra Scott Earrings/J.Crew Excursion Vest

I was so, so excited to find this little blog link-up, wish list posts are my absolute favorite!

Southern Style is one of my favorite blogs & so I was more than happy to join up & add my little list into the mix, plus it doesn't hurt to have this as public knowledge..in case anyone wanted to give me a little gift (I'm looking at you mom & sisters, lookin' at you.)

These are just a few of the things that I've been lusting after for a while now, specifically the J.Crew Excursion vest in cream. I wear my herringbone vest all the time & I think that the cream version would be a great addition to my closet-one that I would get a ton of use out of!

The Costa Wingman Aviators are also at the top of my list, they're perfect for every day wear (& what girl doesn't need the perfect sunnies to wear after staying out all night pulling an all-nighter studying?)

These Kendra Scott earrings would not only be the perfect gift for me, but they would also be a great gift for your best friend or sister & that Essie polish? That makes a great stocking stuffer.

Alright, who's ready to Jingle Bell Rock?

Too soon?

What's on your Christmas wishlist?

Until next time. . . 

xoxo,