Random things I want

I've been shopping for myself a bit, and as the holiday season approaches (relax, I'm talking about my birthday, not Christmas) it's that time of year where I add lots of little things to my Pinterest or Amazon wishlist. Here are a few interesting things:

1. Hooray Sports tank top Look Human - $27
2. Forest Friends Book of Stickers Amazon - $5.39
3. Southwestern-Patterned Fringed Scarf Forever 21 - $12.80
4. KittenTexting Gloves Kohl's - $6.00
5. Unicorns are Jerks coloring book Amazon - $6.96

Real Gift Guide: Pampering

And finally, a gift guide full of items to pamper your friends (/self). Under $25!

A quick note: A guy Alex works with had a travel size Orange Ginger spray that he used on his beard. Alex sprayed his own beard and the scent lasted a looonng time and it was glorious. So, yes, I recommend #3 as a beard spray.

1. Remixed Plaid Scarf - Forever 21 $12.80
2. Olivine Eau De Parfum Sample Set - Anthropologie $16.00
3. Aromatherapy Body Mist Energy: Orange Ginger - Bath & Body Works $15.00 (check for coupon codes!)
4. Kate Spade New York Apple Trouser/Bow Trouser (3 pack) - 6PM.com $23.99
5. Polar Bear Trouser Socks - J.Crew $14.50 (check for coupon codes!)

Real Gift Guide: Desk Goodies

Well, looky here. More gifts for the last minute shopper! $15 and under.

1. Fox in the Snow Card Set - Moorea Seal $15
2. Porcelain Typography Tray - Nordstrom $10
3. Tattly Premier Set - Tattly $15
4. Classic Stripe Notepads - Kate Spade $14 (I bought this set and divided amongst a few ladies last year)
5. Fox Journal by boygirlparty - $11 (I've seen them at Barnes & Nobel, too)

Real Gift Guide: Animals

Welcome to Part 2 of the "Real Gift Guide," featuring items under $20. These aren't stocking stuffers, these are legit gifts (at least I'd be happy to get any of them!).

1. Whale Sandwich Print - CactusClub (Etsy) $20 (I got this last year for Christmas)
2. Narwhal Screwdriver - Urban Outfitters $16.00
3. Carved Wood Alpaca Ornaments - Crate & Barrel $2.96  (I bought one for me)
4. Wooly Penguin Ornaments - Crate & Barrel $3.71
5. Animal Mug - H&M $5.95
6. Owl Ceramic Plate - H&M $3.95

Real Gift Guide: Jewelry

You know what I hate? Those crazy gift guides "normal" bloggers post with items ranging from $100-1,000. Who buys their friend a $679 calf hair purse or a pair of $100 shoes? If you do, then you can call this list "stocking stuffers" (what these bloggers call "cheap" gifts).

1. Plum & Bow Lady Legs Ring Holder - Urban Outfitters $14
2. Elysian Bib Necklace In Coral - Ruche $16.99
3. Pendant Necklace - Urban Outfitters $20
4. Glam Faceted Stone Bib Necklace - Forever 21 $8.80
5. Delicate Branch Ring - Moorea Seal $10
6. Antler Jewelry Stand - World Market $16.99
7. Factory Flower Fringe Necklace - J.Crew Factory $29.50


Also -- elephant in the room -- I know I don't post much here. Looking to change that in the new year. Blogging in and of itself is a strange beast as lately many of the ones I follow are blatantly advertising. (I do not mind sampling products or monetizing links... but posting Instagrams as if they are "real" recommendations for products is strange.) Anywho, I'm going to try to "keep it real."

Thanks for reading. More non-stocking stuffer lists to come!