http://www.stripesandsequins.com a fashion & DIY blog for the sparkle obsessed Fri, 24 May 2013 10:00:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-him-under-100.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-him-under-100.html#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:00:23 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10662 Last week, I shared some under $100 Valentine’s Day gifts that I wouldn’t mind receiving.  I’ve always found that giving presents is far more fun than receiving, so here are some under $100 gifts for the man in your life!  I’m so curious… what are you getting your guy this [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-him-under-100.html/feed 14 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-her-under-100.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-her-under-100.html#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:00:12 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10661 This year, the boyfriend and I are really focused on living a bit more frugally and being wiser with our money.  We decided that for Valentine’s Day, we would set a spending limit of $100…  and go dutch on a delicious dinner.  Here are a few romantical under $100 treats [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/valentines-day-gifts-for-her-under-100.html/feed 8 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-gifts-that-give-back.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-gifts-that-give-back.html#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:24 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9737 Isn’t it nice when you can do good and give a pretty present?  Here are some elegant gifts that also happen to give back.  Necklace // Silver Necklace (so cool AND helps Sandy victims!) // Earrings // Brass Bracelet // Pouches // Key Necklaces // Chambray Shirt // Ring // Sunglasses // Shower Gel // Scarf //  Link Bracelet // Lush Charity Pot // Candle Set // Water Bottle (these are my fave!) Previous Gift [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-gifts-that-give-back.html/feed 5 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-coffee-table-toppers.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-coffee-table-toppers.html#comments Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:00:37 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9703 When in doubt, I love giving the gift of a good book.  It’s a somewhat easy, somewhat (most of the time) affordable gift… and a great way to show the receiver that you truly know her, and happen to think that she’s both smart and sytlish.  (I mean… you might [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-coffee-table-toppers.html/feed 5 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-my-ultimate-wish-list.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-my-ultimate-wish-list.html#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:00:14 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9685  There is lots and lots on this wish list (and lots that I probably will not receive) but where would the fun be in making a “wish list” if it were realistic!?  Here are a few of the things I would die to find under my tree this year.  What’s [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-my-ultimate-wish-list.html/feed 11 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-the-jet-setter.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-the-jet-setter.html#comments Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:00:49 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9669   Today’s gift guide is for the girl who’s always on the go (but likes to do it in style.)  My friend Hitha comes to mind.  Besides the gift of more frequent flyer miles (qualifying of course) these are some things she’s sure to love! Big Pill Case (I love these!) [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/gift-guide-the-jet-setter.html/feed 9 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-little-luxuries.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-little-luxuries.html#comments Fri, 30 Nov 2012 19:00:00 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9618  Today’s gift guide is for the girl who loves the good life. Pretty, little luxuries… at the very least, worth ogling over! From top left:  Green Bracelet // Signet Ring // Crystal Necklace // Sunglasses // Faceted Clutch YSL Clutch // Sleep Mask // Kitty Flats // Pulse Ring // Candle // Vogue Book Turquoise Ring // Metallic Sweater // Journal // Twisted Brass Cuff Previous Gift Guides:  Hostess // Green Girl // Beauty Addict // Mr. & Mrs. // Sparkle-holic // Personalized Presents [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-little-luxuries.html/feed 14 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-personalized-prezzies.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-personalized-prezzies.html#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:00:14 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9576 Because monograms make (almost) everything better! Monogram Cuff // Bangles // Gold Block Letter // Rose Gold Script Initial Silver Mini Monogram // Lucite Tray // Tortoise Belt Buckle // Wine Stopper // Stacking Ring Jewelry Box // Mug (only $10!) // Glass Ornament Notecards // Signet Rings // Pillow Cover Previous Gift Guides:  Hostess // Green Girl // Beauty Addict // Mr. & Mrs. // Sparkle-holic For even more great gifts, be sure to check out my Give and [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-personalized-prezzies.html/feed 15 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/my-fab-com-wish-list.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/my-fab-com-wish-list.html#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:57 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9469 Have you guys shopped Fab yet?  I’d heard the most amazing things about the site (great, unique gifts) but hadn’t actually taken the time to really dig in and spend some time on the site.  Today we’ve partnered up and I’m sharing my Fab wish list.  I was so impressed with their holiday shop. [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/my-fab-com-wish-list.html/feed 16 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-the-sparkle-holic.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-the-sparkle-holic.html#comments Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:00:59 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9526   Today’s gift guide could also be titled, What to Get Grace.  All of this sparkle is just so me, making this one of my favorite gift guides so far.  But in all seriousness, this is a blog for the sparkle-obsessed, so it was imperative that I include a gift [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/gift-guide-the-sparkle-holic.html/feed 17