Tara Colleen: pink chicken ny

good morning babes!!! it's my last "belle on a budget" before the new year, so we're taking you out on a high note! this week, i've partnered up with 5 amazing stores to bring you 5 incredible items for your last minute gifting needs and the best part?, they're all under $25!!!! so, i don't know about you, but i am totally a procrastinator when it comes to Christmas. or any holiday really. i'm usually running around like a crazy person the day before trying to grab up everything that i can find. it's annoying, like i annoy myself, so i started keeping a "gift closet" at the house full of my favorite goodies and any other fun little things i find when im out shopping around. it has really come in handy, let me tell you. you know that one uninvited guest or that last minute party you have to go to, you don't have time to run out and find that "perfect gift" and you probably don't know them well enough to know what that gift might be anyways, am i right?? ugh, gifting can be so hard :) don't worry guys, i feel you. so, walk in to any of the stores below and you're sure to find just what you're looking for to check everyone off your list. from cufflinks to moscow mugs and everything in between; no man, woman or child will go giftless. but my fave gifts to give, and all are currently in my "gift closet" are as follows:

1. the Moon and Lola pet ornament - coming in at only $22 and one of Oprah's most favorite things, this cutie is sure to win points with all the pet lovers in your life. and for extra brownie points, you can have it engraved with their pets name!

2. the Candlefish Library candle - also $22, this is probably my top gift to give to anyone and everyone. with 100 scents to choose from, you're sure to find at least 1 or more like 10 favorites.

3. the Noddy adult coloring book - this fun little activity is only $16 and pretty much the coolest/hottest trend in adult toys at the moment. i was gifted one myself a few months back and its totally addicting.

4. the 2 Cumberland corkcicle 16oz tumbler - just making the mark at $25 this tumbler keeps your cold drink cold and your hot drinks hot!! what more could you ask for, right?? as an avid/obsessive coffee drinker myself, this guy is perfect for taking with me everywhere.

5. Pink Chicken rabbit fur keychain - this cutie patootie is my favorite little furry accessory. you can find me most everyday sporting one and currently i actually have 2 snapped on my bag. they're adorable and fun and only $16!! which is a major fraction compared to the designer versions that can ring in up to $850!! no, that's not a typo.

if you missed it this morning, you can listen to the podcast with 2 Girls and a Guy on Mix 96 HERE!! and stay tuned on instagram for your chance to win the whole kit and caboodle!! (all 5 prizes that is!) happy holiday shopping you guys!!!

good (almost) afternoon!! i am loving all these transition to fall pieces that keep popping up in my feed, but honestly, i live in the south, which means 90 degree days are far from over and sweater weather is many months away. so my version of transitioning into fall looks something like this. but then again, my summer style looks a lot like this as well, so who's to tell the difference? that's the beauty of my 3 key pieces!! chambray is always ALWAYS on trend. year round, rain or shine, you can find me wearing this lightweight denim alternative. and this top comes from literaly THE. CUTEST. STORE. EVER!! Pink Chicken opened up on King Street days after i found out mav was going to be a boy, leading me to beg the owner to create some styles for the only gender i seem to be able to create. but if you're lucky enough have daughters, this shop is a dream!! from floral print dresses to sequin slippers to popsicle fans and fur headbands, this store is like i said, the cutest!!! remember that straw pouf tote? just another one of the chicken's adorable accessories! this top comes from their women's collection, and aside from feeding my chambray addiction, the floral embroidery and peasant fit give me something my other shirts are lacking. and total bonus, i spotted mega mom babe Emily Henderson wearing the dress version of this style the same day i took my top out for a spin which had me feeling all the more pleased in my choice, because i was in seriously enviable company! i paired the top with white skinnies which is another great year round style. i know i know, no white after labor day, right? well, i say wrong, and i think most of the fashion community would concur. there's no real rules anymore, and the first one that needed to be broken was this one. this particular pair has been seen on just about every blogger out there and after liking to know it about one hundred times, i finally gave in and bought them, and im so glad that i did because they are the most perfect fit!! my last transitional/year round style is actually a color. cognac! its that in the middle shade where nude meets brown and it is a year round neutral must have in the accessory department. these lace-ups are perfect with their summer style and the suede keeps them heavy enough to wear through to fall. i hope y'all have a great day and remember to check out Mondays post to enter in my luggage giveaway!