American Living Holiday

You've seen what I chose to give this holiday season but now you can check out other blogger's gifts, too! Visit americanlivingholiday.com to see everyone's picks for the holiday. 

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Modcloth Gift Guide

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Just a few things for the loved ones in my life this holiday season from ModCloth. (You better believe I was on this list as well.)

(Disclaimer to my family and friends: this is merely a suggestion, I'm not making any promises with this guide. AKA don't get your hopes up.)

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American Living Holiday

This holiday season, I am partnering with JCPenney on their American Living holiday campaign. I was invited to choose a gift for a loved one from the collection. Last week I shared with you the gift I gave to my dad from American Living but this week I thought that I'd share this cute video since I can't give you all cute sweaters. One day you guys -- we can all go shopping and I'll say "sweaters on the house!" Till then, cute video from JCP will have to do.

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Payless Style Event

It's rainy and cold here and the chance of me getting in a cute outfit today are slim. In fact, I am currently dressed like Juno, so outfit pictures might not happen today. Since today is less than glamourous, I thought I'd share some photos from last week when I jumped over to New York to attend the Payless Style Event with a few other bloggers. And by share some that just means just get ready for what will feel like a scrapbook from summer camp by a 7th grader. 

Because Payless works with designers, we got to meet a few of them as well as see the Payless Design studio. The first night we met Christian Siriano and I realized in the first 5 minutes that I am not to speak to celebrities, so I simply smiled and took creepy instagram photos of him. 

 (Photos by Andrea)

The next day we headed to Lela Rose's house where she made muffins for us and then she took us into her closet. In that order.

(Photos by Andrea)

Then we headed to the Payless Design studio to swap clothes and style each other up with Patricia Field, former stylist for Sex and The City. Which if you think about it, I'm only 1 degree away from Carrie Bradshaw now. 

{Payless photos by Don Bowers/Getty Images}

(Thanks to Andrea for the outfit photo.)

Thank you to Payless for the event, to Stumptown for having the most delicious coffee in the world and to the airlines for showing 'Crazy Stupid Love' on the plane. Ok. I'm done. 

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American Living: Twelve Days of Giving

Every holiday season, I start to cave in. I love the holiday decorations, the Christmas music playing in every store, parties with friends and family. In other words, I start to get mushy on people and before you know I'm giving out unsolicited, lingering hugs. More than anything though, I begin to feel grateful for the people around me. So I love buying Christmas gifts for others -- it's the best way of showing how thankful I am for someone in my life.

When JC Penney's contacted me to participate in the 12 Days of Giving campaign with American Living. Their one request? Find someone and give a gift to them on behalf of American Living. Done. As I flipped through items on American Living, I stumbled upon this sweater and knew immediately who it was for.

This sweater is for my father who has not only helped me tremendously this year but has overcome a lot of obstacles over the last few years. It's one thing to look up to your dad when you are 8 years old and you only know him as your dad -- who takes you to school to every morning, fixes your flat tires, tells you he is proud of you after a basketball game that you probably lost for your team. But it's another as a grown up to look up to my dad as person and have even more love and respect for him. (Plus this is a really hip sweater and he needs a hip sweater in his closet.)  

Thank you to American Living for the generous offer. It's a good reminder that it is good to give. 

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Wish List

Thirteen outfits more and my self-imposed shopping ban will be lifted. Then I will go (mildly) wild on things that I really need like more jewelry. But if I wait a few more days, maybe just maybe, someone will give me everything on my wish list. Do you hear me husband? This is your first and last hint. 

1. Cocoa Bloom Ring

2. Soaring Antiqued Brass Bird Statement Necklace

3. Petite Bloom Earrings in Raspberry

4. Floating Hot Air Ballon Necklace

5. Golden Morning Glory Ring

All items shown are from Linkel Designs. 

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Wish List

If I've said it once, I've said it a million times: Accessories can make or break an outfit. A statement necklace? Make. A fanny pack? Break. And although useful for keeping all of your personal items near your hip, a nice messenger bag serves the exact same purpose. Think about it.
1. The Everyday Bag2. Delicate Petals Ring3. Tribal State in Black 4. Golden Days Stud Earrings in Turquoise5. Riding Praise Messenger Bag
All items shown are from Le Mode Accessories. 

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Wish List

My birthday is on Wednesday and truth be told, I just spent most of my morning shopping online...for myself. It's cool, I didn't use real money and I put everything back like a good budget shopper. But let's pretend that I have money and/or friends with money AND these things can get here in two days... well, well, well Happy Birthday to me. 
1. Sunday Brunch Sweater Wrap2. The Willow Skirt3. Soho Salt & Pepper Dress4. The Fifi Skirt5. Petal to the Metal Dress
All items shown are from Poetrie.com.

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Sponsor Kendi Everyday in October

So you want to sponsor Kendi Everyday? Sponsorships have recently been updated for October. Visit my sponsorship page for info or email me at kendieveryday@gmail.com.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Poetrie

There are two things that I love deeply: Seattle and shopping. Specifically shopping while in Seattle. Since I can do neither while sitting on my couch in Texas dressed in my pajama's, there is Poetrie.com. Poetrie is a Seattle-based online boutique specializing in romantic clothing from independent designers. Cute, clever clothing from one of my favorite places in the world. Find the shop here.

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Huzzah Vintage Giveaway Winner

Congratulations, Lin! You are the winner of the Huzzah Vintage Giveaway. Email me at kendieveryday@gmail.com to claim your store credit.
Thanks everyone for commenting! And in case you didn't win, you can use the promo code "Kendi" for a 15% discount to the shop until the end of September.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Huzzah Vintage

Huzzah Vintage is an online vintage shop from the other side of the San Francisco Bay in Oakland, CA. In 2006, Gina, owner of Huzzah and collector of history, simply had too much vintage in her personal collection and decided to open up a shop to make room. And aren't we all glad? Find the shop here.

As a reader of Kendi Everyday, Huzzah Vintage is giving you a 15% discount now through the end of September! Use promo code "Kendi" for the discount.

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Win a $25 Store Credit to Huzzah Vintage! (closed)

Hi friends! I thought that we'd start this month off right with a giveaway from Huzzah Vintage. Sound good to you? See below on how to win a $25 store credit towards a purchase at Huzzah Vintage.
Step 1: Leave a comment below and tell me your favorite piece from the shop. (Mine is pictured above!) Be sure to leave a comment by this Sunday, September 5th at 10 p.m.
Step 2a: For an extra entry, tweet about the Huzzah Vintage giveaway (be sure to include @huzzahvintage!)Step 2b: For an extra, extra entry (whoa), follow Huzzah Vintage blog on BlogLovin'.Step 3: Cross your fingers and wait until I randomly pick the winner next week. I'll post your name on my blog if you're the winner! 



*This giveaway is open to US and international readers until Sunday, 9/5 at 10 p.m. CDT. Good luck!

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Sponsor Spotlight: Linkel Designs & October Moon

Linkel Designs is home to handcrafted gemstone, vintage and nature inspired jewelry. Handmade by Kelly and her mom Linda (hence the name, cute right?) they have single-handedly stocked their Etsy shop full of hundreds of beautiful and very affordable pieces. Check out their shop here.

A consignment store online where I don't have to get up from my couch to thrift? Is this a dream come true or what? October Moon is an online, consignment shop run by Hotsy Malone. My favorite section of her shop is the "everyday" section, simply because I like to place "Kendi" in front of it and imagine it as my own. Find her shop here.

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Sponsor Kendi Everyday

If you're interested in sponsoring Kendi Everyday, there are a few spots left for September. Visit my sponsorship page or email me at kendieveryday@gmail.com.

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Sponsor Spotlight: Frollic

Lightweight ballerina-style take-away flats from Frollic can roll and tuck right into your purse. From now until Sept. 3rd, Frollic Take-away shoe is giving a $5 discount to Kendi Everyday readers. Find Frollic shoes here.

Thanks to Frollic for sponsoring Kendi Everyday!

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Sponsor Spotlight: Anirtak

What do you get when you spell Katrina backwards? The cutest little Etsy shop around. Each design is equal parts quirky and adorable. Anirtak jewelry is handmade made with love by Katrina. Find her Etsy shop here.

Thanks Katrina for sponsoring Kendi Everyday!

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Sponsor Spotlight: Jenny N Designs

Jenny, the namesake and designer behind Jenny N designs handcrafts beautiful leather and canvas bags right out of her home in Austin. The 24-year old engineer turned designer happily traded in bioengineering for fashion, now what's not to love about that? Find her Etsy shop here and her adorable blog here.

Thank you for sponsoring Kendi Everyday!

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Sponsor Kendi Everyday

If you're interested in sponsoring Kendi Everyday, there are a few spots left for August. Visit my sponsorship page or email me at kendieveryday@gmail.com.

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