Showing posts with label holiday 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday 2014. Show all posts

I just wanted to take the time to wish all of you a very Happy New Year's Eve and New Year's!! I'm going to say it... I'm happy that it's going to be 2015. I want this year to be over with, and to move on and have at least some type of refresh on everything that has happened. I don't mean just in my personal life, but all the shit that has gone down around the world. While this holiday is just another day in the week, I like to think of it as a time to see how I can inspire myself to do better for the next 365 days. I'm over setting specific goals, since I mostly set myself up for disappointment with them. If something is meant to happen, it will happen within time.

At this time of year I also like to jot down and list the positive things that have happened within 2014! There may not be a lot this year, but I think I'm okay with that! It's the little things that count, right?!
  • Started a #FashionFriday series at the end of January to a decent response. It was just me and my camera, but I still enjoyed it. I'm hoping to pick it back up again this year!
  • Was featured in the Four Favorites link-up with Fancy Things & Let It Be Beautiful! So much fun and a great way to reach a different audience.
  • Officially became an official graduate after receiving my diploma in the mail. It was a very proud moment for me.
  • Participated in a competition with DUO Boots where I had to create a day-to-night look with a pair of sandals they gave me. Loved putting this post together, and being able to get a pair of free sandals that I wore pretty much all summer!
  • As an early birthday present, my sister and mother graciously gifted me my first Kate Spade New York bag! It was a pretty magical day and warrants a mention in this post, haha. :)
  • Turned 25, and my sister threw together a great party for me! Wore a very special dress from Tatyana Boutique, and felt beautiful the entire night.
  • Had a HUGE thing for pineapples this summer, and I think it might come back next summer. It's just so much fun, and flamingos too!
  • I got to see Paul McCartney in August with my whole family! It was a very special time and a great way to bond with my mother. She did bring The Beatles and him into my life, so it was very nice.
  • Made funfetti cupcakes and showed how to make them with homemade buttercream frosting! So delicious.
  • R.I.P. to Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall and Oscar de la Renta. Such a sad year.
  • A beautiful local boutique called Primrose Park opened up in October and has now become a staple for inspiration! The owner, Jennifer, is such a lovely lady and has traveled around the world to bring it back to Minneapolis. Can you guess where she got the inspiration?
  • FINALLY got started on my third tattoo in October! I'm absolutely in love with it and I cannot wait to get it colored in. Financially, it's probably going to have to wait until February but it's worth the wait. Thank you, Rockin Tattoos!
  • Probably the biggest, and most rewarding, part of this year was being able to start working for Mall of America! I was able to check off the last part of my goals for this year with enough time to spare. I'm finally doing something I really love, and it's been the best experience! I've only been there for 2 months, but I've already learned so much. Here's to so much more.
  • Hosted my first giveaway to kick off my #mostlylisagiftguide series this year. It was such a success and I can't wait to host my next one sometime in 2015.
  • BATH BOMBSSSS! They're pretty important and life changing.
  • Mostly Lisa turned 4 this year! 4 YEARS OLD! So proud of my baby.
  • A perfect way to end Christmas.
Well, that's about it for this year! Here's to 2015, and whatever it may bring. I wish each and every one of you nothing but the best in your new year!

Always,
Mostly Lisa

AU REVOIR, 2014!

December 31, 2014 • , , , , , , , ,


I just wanted to take the time to wish all of you a very Happy New Year's Eve and New Year's!! I'm going to say it... I'm happy that it's going to be 2015. I want this year to be over with, and to move on and have at least some type of refresh on everything that has happened. I don't mean just in my personal life, but all the shit that has gone down around the world. While this holiday is just another day in the week, I like to think of it as a time to see how I can inspire myself to do better for the next 365 days. I'm over setting specific goals, since I mostly set myself up for disappointment with them. If something is meant to happen, it will happen within time.

At this time of year I also like to jot down and list the positive things that have happened within 2014! There may not be a lot this year, but I think I'm okay with that! It's the little things that count, right?!
  • Started a #FashionFriday series at the end of January to a decent response. It was just me and my camera, but I still enjoyed it. I'm hoping to pick it back up again this year!
  • Was featured in the Four Favorites link-up with Fancy Things & Let It Be Beautiful! So much fun and a great way to reach a different audience.
  • Officially became an official graduate after receiving my diploma in the mail. It was a very proud moment for me.
  • Participated in a competition with DUO Boots where I had to create a day-to-night look with a pair of sandals they gave me. Loved putting this post together, and being able to get a pair of free sandals that I wore pretty much all summer!
  • As an early birthday present, my sister and mother graciously gifted me my first Kate Spade New York bag! It was a pretty magical day and warrants a mention in this post, haha. :)
  • Turned 25, and my sister threw together a great party for me! Wore a very special dress from Tatyana Boutique, and felt beautiful the entire night.
  • Had a HUGE thing for pineapples this summer, and I think it might come back next summer. It's just so much fun, and flamingos too!
  • I got to see Paul McCartney in August with my whole family! It was a very special time and a great way to bond with my mother. She did bring The Beatles and him into my life, so it was very nice.
  • Made funfetti cupcakes and showed how to make them with homemade buttercream frosting! So delicious.
  • R.I.P. to Robin Williams, Lauren Bacall and Oscar de la Renta. Such a sad year.
  • A beautiful local boutique called Primrose Park opened up in October and has now become a staple for inspiration! The owner, Jennifer, is such a lovely lady and has traveled around the world to bring it back to Minneapolis. Can you guess where she got the inspiration?
  • FINALLY got started on my third tattoo in October! I'm absolutely in love with it and I cannot wait to get it colored in. Financially, it's probably going to have to wait until February but it's worth the wait. Thank you, Rockin Tattoos!
  • Probably the biggest, and most rewarding, part of this year was being able to start working for Mall of America! I was able to check off the last part of my goals for this year with enough time to spare. I'm finally doing something I really love, and it's been the best experience! I've only been there for 2 months, but I've already learned so much. Here's to so much more.
  • Hosted my first giveaway to kick off my #mostlylisagiftguide series this year. It was such a success and I can't wait to host my next one sometime in 2015.
  • BATH BOMBSSSS! They're pretty important and life changing.
  • Mostly Lisa turned 4 this year! 4 YEARS OLD! So proud of my baby.
  • A perfect way to end Christmas.
Well, that's about it for this year! Here's to 2015, and whatever it may bring. I wish each and every one of you nothing but the best in your new year!

Always,
Mostly Lisa
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AU REVOIR, 2014!
  
 
(That's my Christmas tree above!!!) It's hard to believe we're now down to 7 days until the big holiday! If you're still in the need of some gift ideas for a particular person in your life, remember to check out all of my gift guides for this year! You can find them here and I hope that the remainder of your shopping is not too stressful!
 
The purpose of this post though, is all about the holiday outfits that you're going to need to wear when you're invited to different parties the rest of this year! I did a similar post last year, and it was so much fun putting together and such a success sharing with all of you. It's interesting to read that post and see where I was compared to where I am now this year. A lot has changed, but for the better. These outfits below are party-themed, meaning a type of outfit you'd wear to a certain type of party. It's all about how you're feeling this year, and how you want to represent yourself and how you'll feel beautiful for the festive occasion. The fourth outfit is my favorite, and I've had my eye on that SimplyBe skirt for the past month so I'm hoping that I can possibly get it for my NYE's this year. So much fun! What outfit would you be?!
 
Shop all the outfits in the links below the image!
 
 

Pointed-Toe Crisscross Heel | Blue Vanille Fraise iPhone 5 Capsule Case |
Glitter Bug Bee Wristlet | Gold-Tone Patina Flower Cluster Stud Earrings |
Celsiana Glass Pearl Necklace | Going Glam Dress
 
 
 
Sophia Mesh Panel Oversized Tee | Kitty Cat-Face Velvet Skimmer | Gold-frame Metal-bowknot Leather Box Clutch | Black Bat Sleeve Kimono Coat With Tassel | Super Stretch Cigarette Pant | Bohemian Deer Antler Pinky Ring | Couture by Lolita Rose Necklace
 
Cremesheen Glass, Red, Red, Red Collection | Butter London Shimmer Anorak Nail Polish | Ice Metallic Bracelet | Meta Stone Headband | Three-Quarter Sleeve Draped Sequin Tee | Demi High Heel Ankle Strap Court Shoes | Attention to Retail Clutch | Mesh Prom Skirt
 
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Always,
Mostly Lisa

HOLIDAY OUTFIT IDEAS

December 18, 2014 • , , , , , , , , ,

  
 
(That's my Christmas tree above!!!) It's hard to believe we're now down to 7 days until the big holiday! If you're still in the need of some gift ideas for a particular person in your life, remember to check out all of my gift guides for this year! You can find them here and I hope that the remainder of your shopping is not too stressful!
 
The purpose of this post though, is all about the holiday outfits that you're going to need to wear when you're invited to different parties the rest of this year! I did a similar post last year, and it was so much fun putting together and such a success sharing with all of you. It's interesting to read that post and see where I was compared to where I am now this year. A lot has changed, but for the better. These outfits below are party-themed, meaning a type of outfit you'd wear to a certain type of party. It's all about how you're feeling this year, and how you want to represent yourself and how you'll feel beautiful for the festive occasion. The fourth outfit is my favorite, and I've had my eye on that SimplyBe skirt for the past month so I'm hoping that I can possibly get it for my NYE's this year. So much fun! What outfit would you be?!
 
Shop all the outfits in the links below the image!
 
 

Pointed-Toe Crisscross Heel | Blue Vanille Fraise iPhone 5 Capsule Case |
Glitter Bug Bee Wristlet | Gold-Tone Patina Flower Cluster Stud Earrings |
Celsiana Glass Pearl Necklace | Going Glam Dress
 
 
 
Sophia Mesh Panel Oversized Tee | Kitty Cat-Face Velvet Skimmer | Gold-frame Metal-bowknot Leather Box Clutch | Black Bat Sleeve Kimono Coat With Tassel | Super Stretch Cigarette Pant | Bohemian Deer Antler Pinky Ring | Couture by Lolita Rose Necklace
 
Cremesheen Glass, Red, Red, Red Collection | Butter London Shimmer Anorak Nail Polish | Ice Metallic Bracelet | Meta Stone Headband | Three-Quarter Sleeve Draped Sequin Tee | Demi High Heel Ankle Strap Court Shoes | Attention to Retail Clutch | Mesh Prom Skirt
 
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Always,
Mostly Lisa
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HOLIDAY OUTFIT IDEAS


My last gift guide for this holiday season has to be my favorite one! This one is dedicated to that special girlfriend in your life that holds the title of BFF... Now I believe you can have more than one best friend for life, I myself have a couple, and so there are obviously going to be different tastes and likes that these ladies have. I've rounded up some of the best gifts that you could present to your bestie, and I'm not going to lie I wouldn't mind having some of these under my tree. *HINT, HINT BESTIES!* If you've been following me on Instagram, you might know that I'm now officially obsessed with my local Lush Cosmetics! I've now taken two bath bombs and have -sighed contentedly- both times, so these two options I've picked out are definitely something special to treat her when she needs to take a break. Everything else is just magic in this list, and I also think are great presents to exchange with one another. It's just saying to your BFF, 'I love you, and I get you.' Shop all the links below, and thank you so much for following along while I've put together these gift guides. It's been a blast, and here's to next year being even better! I'd say, you're all my BFFS.  xoxoxo

MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE BESTIE

December 4, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , ,



My last gift guide for this holiday season has to be my favorite one! This one is dedicated to that special girlfriend in your life that holds the title of BFF... Now I believe you can have more than one best friend for life, I myself have a couple, and so there are obviously going to be different tastes and likes that these ladies have. I've rounded up some of the best gifts that you could present to your bestie, and I'm not going to lie I wouldn't mind having some of these under my tree. *HINT, HINT BESTIES!* If you've been following me on Instagram, you might know that I'm now officially obsessed with my local Lush Cosmetics! I've now taken two bath bombs and have -sighed contentedly- both times, so these two options I've picked out are definitely something special to treat her when she needs to take a break. Everything else is just magic in this list, and I also think are great presents to exchange with one another. It's just saying to your BFF, 'I love you, and I get you.' Shop all the links below, and thank you so much for following along while I've put together these gift guides. It's been a blast, and here's to next year being even better! I'd say, you're all my BFFS.  xoxoxo

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MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR THE BESTIE




It's officially December, y'all! That means time to decorate, buy presents for people you love and eventually be with people you love. I truly hope you all have a lovely holiday season and that you can be with those special people in your lives.. even if it's just you and your pet. Anyways, today's gift guide is all about those tiny tots that can make even the smallest day a big adventure. Having two little nephews has me on the special hunt for finding something that will mean a lot to both of them, but also helps them either learn or use their creative skills. Using Pinterest for this gift guide was a lot of help because it guided me to find unique gifts from online sites I'd never heard of before. I also had to include a couple ideas from GapKids, since it holds a special place in my retail heart. You can shop all of these items below!! Tomorrow's gift guide is all about the bestie, so let me know below some ideas for your BFF!

 
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(P.S. CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDSEY JUNE FOR WINNING THE BAUBLEBAR NECKLACE GIVEAWAY! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICPATED!!)
 
Always,
Mostly Lisa

MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE LITTLE ONES

December 3, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , ,





It's officially December, y'all! That means time to decorate, buy presents for people you love and eventually be with people you love. I truly hope you all have a lovely holiday season and that you can be with those special people in your lives.. even if it's just you and your pet. Anyways, today's gift guide is all about those tiny tots that can make even the smallest day a big adventure. Having two little nephews has me on the special hunt for finding something that will mean a lot to both of them, but also helps them either learn or use their creative skills. Using Pinterest for this gift guide was a lot of help because it guided me to find unique gifts from online sites I'd never heard of before. I also had to include a couple ideas from GapKids, since it holds a special place in my retail heart. You can shop all of these items below!! Tomorrow's gift guide is all about the bestie, so let me know below some ideas for your BFF!

 
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(P.S. CONGRATULATIONS TO LINDSEY JUNE FOR WINNING THE BAUBLEBAR NECKLACE GIVEAWAY! THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICPATED!!)
 
Always,
Mostly Lisa
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MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE LITTLE ONES




Today's gift guide is always the best little surprise you can ask for during the holidays. These items are usually under $50, and can easily be stuffed into your stocking! Obviously, all of these gifts are more budget friendly and sometimes a lot more fun. I like these ideas because since they're so small and more affordable, you can buy more than one item to spoil the person you're shopping for. Stockings are pretty great, and I remember always being so excited to open them Christmas morning while I was growing up. My mom would always put different knick-knacks in ours... I have a lot of Christmas-themed socks because of her. I would have included chocolate in this guide, but I figured that would just be a given when it comes to a stocking stuffer. Shop the links below!
 
 
(P.S. ONE MORE DAY TO ENTER MY BAUBLEBAR GIVEAWAY!!!!)
 
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Always,
Mostly Lisa

MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE STOCKING

November 28, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , , ,





Today's gift guide is always the best little surprise you can ask for during the holidays. These items are usually under $50, and can easily be stuffed into your stocking! Obviously, all of these gifts are more budget friendly and sometimes a lot more fun. I like these ideas because since they're so small and more affordable, you can buy more than one item to spoil the person you're shopping for. Stockings are pretty great, and I remember always being so excited to open them Christmas morning while I was growing up. My mom would always put different knick-knacks in ours... I have a lot of Christmas-themed socks because of her. I would have included chocolate in this guide, but I figured that would just be a given when it comes to a stocking stuffer. Shop the links below!
 
 
(P.S. ONE MORE DAY TO ENTER MY BAUBLEBAR GIVEAWAY!!!!)
 
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Always,
Mostly Lisa
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MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE STOCKING


For my second installment of the Mostly Lisa Holiday Gift Guide 2014, I received a great suggestion to focus on the 'Dad Who Hates Christmas' from my friend Sarah C.! This pretty much turned into me finding items for someone who you could potentially call 'The Grinch' during this time of year.... I've been that person, a few of my family members have been that person, and I'm sure this year is going to be no different for a lot of people around the world (understandably..) Buying for men is hard anyways, and so this task of finding gifts that would be unique and fun was a challenge for me. I do think I did quite alright though, what do you guys think?! Shop all of these items below, and let me know what you're buying for that man in your life.


P.S. Don't forget to enter my BaubleBar giveaway! There are 3 days left for you to enter, and I wish you all the luck! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated, I can't wait to see who wins! Expect a nice little package from yours truly, just in time for the holidays.

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Always,
Mostly Lisa

MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE GRINCH

November 26, 2014 • , , , , , , , , ,



For my second installment of the Mostly Lisa Holiday Gift Guide 2014, I received a great suggestion to focus on the 'Dad Who Hates Christmas' from my friend Sarah C.! This pretty much turned into me finding items for someone who you could potentially call 'The Grinch' during this time of year.... I've been that person, a few of my family members have been that person, and I'm sure this year is going to be no different for a lot of people around the world (understandably..) Buying for men is hard anyways, and so this task of finding gifts that would be unique and fun was a challenge for me. I do think I did quite alright though, what do you guys think?! Shop all of these items below, and let me know what you're buying for that man in your life.


P.S. Don't forget to enter my BaubleBar giveaway! There are 3 days left for you to enter, and I wish you all the luck! Thank you so much to everyone who has participated, I can't wait to see who wins! Expect a nice little package from yours truly, just in time for the holidays.

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Always,
Mostly Lisa
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MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE GRINCH



Hello, and welcome to my second annual Mostly Lisa Holiday Gift Guide for 2014!!!

I'm so excited to kick off the holiday season with something that is very fun and enjoyable for myself, and I hope for my readers. I'm changing up who each gift guide is going to be this year, focusing in on a specific type of person that you can focus on when you go shopping! These group of goodies is for that special woman in your life that is obsessed with all things fashion! She is someone who consistently stays on trend with whatever she purchases, and she can do it on a budget sometimes! While this is one of my more expensive gift guides, there are a few items that can be just extra special for the holiday. Shop all of these items below!


I'm SO VERY EXCITED also to be hosting my first giveaway for Mostly Lisa! See that first item? It's from BaubleBar* and guess what?! It can be yours, if you enter below! I'd love to get some more viewers and participants to my blog, so feel free to share with friends and fellow bloggers. I think this is a great way to start off the holiday season, and you'll get something beautiful to wear to parties that you attend. Enter below! xoxoxo

*Necklace is from my own purchase. Views are my own. No copyright infringement intended.

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Always,
Mostly Lisa

MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE FASHIONISTA

November 19, 2014 • , , , , , , , , ,




Hello, and welcome to my second annual Mostly Lisa Holiday Gift Guide for 2014!!!

I'm so excited to kick off the holiday season with something that is very fun and enjoyable for myself, and I hope for my readers. I'm changing up who each gift guide is going to be this year, focusing in on a specific type of person that you can focus on when you go shopping! These group of goodies is for that special woman in your life that is obsessed with all things fashion! She is someone who consistently stays on trend with whatever she purchases, and she can do it on a budget sometimes! While this is one of my more expensive gift guides, there are a few items that can be just extra special for the holiday. Shop all of these items below!


I'm SO VERY EXCITED also to be hosting my first giveaway for Mostly Lisa! See that first item? It's from BaubleBar* and guess what?! It can be yours, if you enter below! I'd love to get some more viewers and participants to my blog, so feel free to share with friends and fellow bloggers. I think this is a great way to start off the holiday season, and you'll get something beautiful to wear to parties that you attend. Enter below! xoxoxo

*Necklace is from my own purchase. Views are my own. No copyright infringement intended.

a Rafflecopter giveaway


Always,
Mostly Lisa
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MOSTLY LISA'S HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: THE FASHIONISTA

 
We are in the midst of preparing for two major holidays that will be all about celebrating, being with family and eating good food. While I don't often cook as much as I'd like, I really enjoy the act of decorating whatever area that the feast is going to take place. Putting this post together has me itching to finally start saving for my own place, so I can host some type of housewarming party that includes hostess gifts and tasty food. This time of year is such a lovely time to host parties and show all of your talents when it comes to decorating, and above are just some of the things I would decorate my place with...
 
 
 
 
(P.S. COMING TOMORROW: THE SECOND ANNUAL MOSTLY LISA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE)


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Always,
Mostly Lisa

A FESTIVE TABLE

November 18, 2014 • , , , , , , , , , ,


 
We are in the midst of preparing for two major holidays that will be all about celebrating, being with family and eating good food. While I don't often cook as much as I'd like, I really enjoy the act of decorating whatever area that the feast is going to take place. Putting this post together has me itching to finally start saving for my own place, so I can host some type of housewarming party that includes hostess gifts and tasty food. This time of year is such a lovely time to host parties and show all of your talents when it comes to decorating, and above are just some of the things I would decorate my place with...
 
 
 
 
(P.S. COMING TOMORROW: THE SECOND ANNUAL MOSTLY LISA HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE)


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Always,
Mostly Lisa
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