Everygirl loves to Shop

Did you hear?? The Everygirl 2.0 launched yesterday! The new site is similar to the old aesthetic with similar colors and a simple layout, but was designed to make it easier on viewers to maneuver as well as some new added features. 

The new Everygirl homepage.

Not only did they do a site redesign, they also added an Everygirl Shop! Right now they have various prints and the cutest phone cases all under $35.

I'm dyyyyying over these cases. Unfortunately they only fit the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s. I'm not kidding I went into AT&T yesterday to see how much it would be to trade in my old phone and get a 5, just so I could buy one of these phone cases.

Joy's inspired iphone case is even featured in the To & From gift guide I talked about yesterday.

They used quotes by some of our favorite Everygirls like Joy Wilson of Joy the Baker and Glitter Guide's Taylor Sterling. Then with the help of Molly Jacques' amazing calligraphy the cases were designed. Check out the new site and do a little pre-christmas shopping in their new shop! 

xo annie

The ULTIMATE Gift Guide

I had been thinking about putting together my own gift guides for the blog, but was struggling to find enough content to make them worth while. I still may give it more effort and post a few once December comes, but as for now I have the best gift guide to share with you.

To & From started a year ago by Meg Biram and Katie Anderson. These two bloggers had the grand idea of creating the ultimate gift guide! They contacted several bloggers and had them contribute to the guide. This year's issue went live yesterday and is stocked with 214 pages of amazing gift ideas. The issue has several categories like gifts for grandparents, gifts on a budget, gifts for the fashionable foodie etc. that make your searching easier!

I have never found a gift guide better or even similar to this one. I gathered up some of my favorite products I found and may even be gifting this year! Some things are pricy, but most of the features are at great price points! 

All of these can be found in the Holiday 2013 issue of To & From.

-"Do What Matters" Print $20.00

-Kate Spade coffee travel mug $18.00

-Serena & Lily Backgammon game set $195.00

-Yoga starter set $69.50

-LEIF tassel bracelet $52.00

-Danielle Nicole Purse $94.00

-Rifle Travel America wall calendar $26.00

-Yosi Samra flats $84.00

-Macaron making kit $40.00

Warning, you may find yourself glued to your computer for the next hour as you sift through the pages!

xo annie

What I'm Listening To: Anthropologie on Spotify

I recently discovered Anthropologie on Spotify. Their playlists are just as whimsical and unique as the products in their store. I first found the "Merry-Making Playlist" that has a collection of the best Christmas songs. My other favorite playlist is "Turkey to Table." I can't wait to have it playing throughout the house next week as we prepare our Thanksgiving feast! They also have different "Sounds of the Season" playlists with songs representing each season.

Follow Anthropologie and check out some of their other playlists! 

xo annie

Bites of My Life

It was rough having to come back to reality last week after being in New York. I came back and immediately had to study for a test I had the next day. I luckily was caught up on everything before I left, but it was still a busy week as the semester is starting to wind down.

One of the highlights from last week was a lunch with all my best friends from high school! We all go to school together but are so busy with our own schedules we all hadn't gotten together in months! It was also Dad's weekend, so I had a blast hanging out with my dad and all my friends dads!

My cameral roll was pretty empty from last week, so I threw in a couple bites I found on Pinterest last week. 

-More beanie inspiration! I got lot's of love/hate comments on the whole beanie trend.

-Spent our last home game with my best friends!

-I'm starting to plan out my holiday baking. This pomegranate bark is definitely on the list. 

-A little encouragement.

-Dinner with dad before we lost all our money at the casino over dad's weekend.

-Sunday night s'mores and celebrating a friend's 21st!

-Cracking fresh picked pecans from my friend's backyard.

-I get so giddy about christmas I'm not only planning out my baking but also how I'm going to wrap my presents! 

Only a week till thanksgiving then a few weeks until the semester is over! So much to do and pack in before we leave for break!

xo annie

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High Low Dressing

While in New York we met with some of the editors at Lucky magazine, but had no idea that the Editor-in-chief, miss Eva Chen herself would be making an appearance. We were doing our standard Q&A with a great group of Lucky editors when all of a sudden Eva and her assistant walked into the room. Eva used to work for Anna Wintour at Teen Vogue, but was recently appointed Editor in Chief of Lucky at the end of the summer.

She was so casual and normal as she plopped down at the end of the table and started chatting with our group. She gave great advice about working hard and staying focused on what you want to achieve.

Along with her great advice, I couldn't help but notice her amazing outfit. She had the best blush colored fuzzy turtleneck on paired with distressed winter white jeans and the most fabulous Chanel heels. She was so down to earth and mentioned how she loves to "high low" dress by wearing amazing designer heels with ripped up jeans from Zara or H&M. Mixing and matching is key!

After the meeting we were like little kids following her on Instagram and tweeting at her repeatedly at how amazing she was. Later in the day she actually Instagrammed her #ootd with links to the pieces she had on, which showed off her high low style. Eva mixed a Celine clutch, Areopostle beanie, Paige jeans, Chanel heels and This is Whistles sweater.

Here is my recreation of Eva's outift!

sweater/jeans/clutch/heels/beanie

While shopping in soho the next day I was personally on the hunt for a similar sweater and came across this one at Forever 21. I snatched it up real quick so I could channel my inner Eva Chen. Now if only I had those Chanel heels...

Follow Eva @evachen212 for more amazing outfits!

xo annie