Last minute gift guide {under 50$}

Only a week and a day left for shopping until Christmas! I really can't believe it's next week. Between finals and surgery I have barely made a dent in my list. For this gift guide I had my friends in mind, all who have their own style but I think a lot of these items would work for them all! Plus, everything is under 50$, because this graduate student is a baller on a budget. Be sure to use the arrow to scroll to the second page.

Tonight I'm getting out for the first time in a week to my moms art gallery for a Mick Fleetwood photography exhibit they're hosting. Should be a fun night!

Where Have I Been??

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Why hello there, it's been a while since I've been able to post! I apologize for the silent treatment. I'm typing this with one hand because I have a beautiful cast on my thumb after a minor ligament repair surgery. Remember that weekend I played flag football? Well lets just say that was the last time I'll be participating in school intramurals... I ended up tearing the UCL of my thumb and needed surgery to keep my thumb for flapping around (sorry for the visual). Hey, at least the feeling is back in my teeth after a head to head collision- it was a lot less "FLAG" football than expected. 

Anyway, I'm going to be laying low over Christmas break because getting ready with your non-dominant hand is no fun. I'm pretty limited in the amount of tops that can fit over the cast, plus a sling isn't my favorite accessory. I'm hoping my new cast next week will be a lot less bulky, this one goes just below my elbow. I'll have a few fashion post thanks to the holidays (and my birthday next month!), but it will definitely be less than I originally planned. 

On a positive note, I am participating in my very first Loop giveaway on Instagram (follow me here). Stay tuned tomorrow at 8p.m with the details! It's only running for 48 hours.

Also, I've updated my SHOP tab above and my winter faves in the sidebar, so check it out if you're looking for some gift ideas!

Cyber Monday Wish List

Cyber Monday is here, and what better time than now to sign up for Ebates? Exactly, there's not! If you're not already checking it before every online purchase, you're missing out on a big fat check (no really, that's what they call them). All you do is click to shop through their site, and the offered percentage is applied to your account following your purchase. They also give you the run down on coupon codes to use before your purchase. Win, Win. '

1 & 5: Bauble Bar get up to 35% off everything (if you're a member they sent an email game) or use {CYBER20} and 8% cash back. Isn't that necklace perfect for the holidays?

2. Why not splurge on a YSL when you get 10% cash back??

3. Nordstrom is price matching these classics at 15% off, plus you guessed it, 10% cash back by signing up here.

4. This top has faux leopard fur, need I say more? Might as well get 5% cash back while you're at it, too.

6. Amazon - Spend $100 and get 30% off {CYBERWK14} - These boots are 90$ after the code and 8% cash back!

7. Kate Spade is offering 30% online, plus 7% cash back! That's around 26$ for this gorgeous rose gold iPhone case. 

8. This cross body bag can be worn 3 different ways, plus the saffiano leather is sure to sparkle this holiday season. Offers via: Kate Spade 30% off / Bloomingdales 25% off. And don't forget your cash back! 10% at Bloomingdales and 7% with Kate Spade (total $96.35)

9. Can you ever have too many neutral eyeshadow palettes? 8% cash back at Sephora! 

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Other great cash back offers for Cyber Monday:

12% at Neiman Marcus

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11% at Ugg

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10%  at Nordstrom, Lancome, Barneys New York, Saks Fifth Avenue, & Bloomingdales

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9% at David Yurman

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6% at Macys and Kohls

Happy Monday! Only one more week and a day.. since I'm counting.. until I'm home for Christmas break.