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Hey everyone--

Are you making your New Year's resolutions? I'm working on my list right now. One of my fashion resolutions is to accessorize more and I'm starting early! If you're wanting to pick up a few new accessories for the New Year you should check out Deb Shops. Two of my most worn accessories right now are from Deb Shops, my jeweled statement necklace and my black gold chained bag. These two pieces are so versatile, they go with so many things and they add glamour to any look. & These leopard print pumps are another favorite in my closet. They are the perfect pop of leopard. As for classics, I'm yet to find replacements for my black skinnies and my white button up blouse.

Let me know your resolutions.

Have a fabulous New Year's eve!

Christina xx

Wearing: Deb Shops White Blouse 

Deb Shops Black Skinnies

Deb Shops Jewel Statement Necklace

Charming Charlie "C" Initial Bracelet

Charming Charlie Gold Chain Bracelet

Charming Charlie Sparkle Bracelet

Deb Shops Leopard Print Pumps

Forever 21 Faux Fur Vest

Deb Shops Black Handbag

Wrapped In Red

Hey everyone--

I hope you all had a merry little Christmas! I'm so blessed to spend beautiful Christmases with my family every year. With Christmas being my absolute favorite holiday, I'm always sad to see it go. My parents have made Christmas so special for me, I'm truly thankful for the magic that arrives every December at my parents home. For me, there is nothing like being home for Christmas. 

I'm still celebrating the holiday season with my family and friends & enjoying my presents! This is my second Charlotte Russe post. I'm still so excited to be blogging for them. I can't wait to see what 2014 has in store for me and The Daily Sugar!

Happy Saturday! Have a festive weekend!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: Charlotte Russe Red Jacket

Charlotte Russe Black Lace Dress

ModCloth Black Tights

Deb Shops Black Pumps

Deb Shops Black Jeweled Cuff

Betsey Johnson Black Jewel Earrings

Merry & Bright/ Collaboration With Chicnova

Merry Christmas Eve Everyone--

I was super excited to collaborate with Chinova over this Holiday season. This festive red dress is from Chicnova and I have named it my Christmas dress for this year! It's color is vibrant and bold, a perfect pop for any Holiday party. I added this gorgeous leopard coat to stay warm, because what's more glamorous than leopard print + red?

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas Eve!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: Chicnova Red Dress

Forever 21 Leopard Print Coat

ModCloth Black Tights

Deb Shops Black Pumps

Deb Shops Black Statement Necklace

Deb Shops Black Jeweled Cuff Bracelet

Wishing You A Happy Holiday Season!

Merry Christmas Eve Eve everyone--

I'm so excited that Christmas Eve is tomorrow! I can't wait to spend time with my family and friends. I'm also looking forward to the hot cocoa and treats & exchanging gifts!

For my Deb Shops holiday look, I decided to style an all black ensemble. I wanted a different holiday color scheme than red and green or metallics. Don't get me wrong, I love the classics. There is nothing better than a pop of red for the Christmas season, but I wanted to put together a chic all black outfit. To recreate this look, all you need is an LBD, a black belted coat and a pair of flirty black heels. To accessorize, throw on polka dot tights, a statement necklace and a jeweled cuff.

Happy Holidays friends!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: Deb Shops Black Dress

Deb Shops Black Coat

Deb Shops Black Heels

Deb Shops Statement Necklace

Deb Shops Jeweled Bracelet Cuff

Forever 21 Polka Dot Tights

Golden Elephant/ Newest Charlotte Russe Collaboration

Hey everyone--

I'm so very excited to announce my newest collaboration with Charlotte Russe! Charlotte Russe has always been one of my favorite stores. It's hard to believe that I'm blogging for them now! I'm very blessed to see some of my dreams coming true. 

Don't you just love this Charlotte Russe top? I love the fierce golden elephant graphic. It's a casual top that could be dressed up or down. I decided to dress it up and give it a holiday look, by throwing a fur vest over it and adding a statement necklace. A touch of metallic gold is perfect for the holidays!

& Christmas is in 5 days! I need to get busy wrapping and baking!

Happy Friday friends!

Christina xxoo 

Wearing: Charlotte Russe Elephant Top

Forever 21 Faux Fur Vest

Deb Shops Black Skater Skirt

Deb Shops Statement Necklace

Deb Shops Black Tights

Shop Ruche Suede Heels

New York & Company Earrings 

Persunmall Wishlist: Holiday Edition

1. Pearl Rhinestone Gold Necklace 2. Classic Wave Flap Satchel 3. Sequin Round Toe Flats 4. Elegant Polka Dot A-Line Vest Dress 5. Double Layer Puff Sleeve Coat  6. Camel Cardigan With Wide Belt

Hey everyone! This holiday season, I'm all about the sparkle and the glamour. These are the 6 most wanted items on my Persunmall Christmas list! What are you lusting after this holiday season? 

Be sure to check out Persunmall for all of your winter wants!

Christina xxoo

Online Shopping Guide: TB Dress

Hey everyone--

There is a new online store that I'm totally loving right now! TB Dress is an affordable women and children's online clothing company. They have awesome special occasion looks and casual wear. I personally love their outerwear and sweaters. They're so chic and perfect for those snowy winter days.

TB Dress is getting ready for the holiday season with plenty of sales! Check out  'http://www.tbdress.com/Cheap-Ugly-Christmas-Sweaters-Sale/' and 'http://www.tbdress.com/Cheap-Ugly-Christmas-Sweaters-Light-Up/' to see their many items on sale. Find the perfect look for your holiday party on Tbdress!

These  are the 3 items that are tops on my wish list:

Be sure to check out TB Dress for cute cold weather clothing and pick up a gift for everyone on your buying list! 

Happy Shopping!

Christina xxoo

Online Shopping Guide: Campus Book Rentals + Operation Smile

Hey everyone--

I've recently partnered with an online book rental company called Campus Book Rentals. Campus Book Rentals allows students to rent, return and sell textbooks. For all of you college students, renting and returning books is the way to go! You can very easily go broke trying to buy all of your expensive textbooks. Campus Book Rentals, gives students an alternative option and a way to save money. 

How does it work? Check our their Youtube video for more information. 

A few of the perks include:

- Flexible renting periods

- Free shipping both ways

- Savings of 40-90 % off of bookstore prices

-Live customer support

- 21 day risk free returns

- Freedom to highlight in textbooks

- Donation to Operation Smile with each textbook rented

Campus Book Rentals gives a donation to the organization Operation Smile each time a textbook is rented. Operation Smile works in over 60 countries to heal children's smile and save lives. Every 3 minutes a child with a cleft is born and 1 in 10 of those children won't make it to their 1st birthday. The ones who do survive are often unable to speak or eat and in too many cases their parents can't afford surgery or care. Operation Smile is a mobilized force of medical professionals who provide safe reconstructive surgery and other related medical care for children born with facial deformities such as a cleft lip or palate. 

'Tis the season for giving and for renting textbooks for the next semester of school. This year, save money on your textbooks and make difference in a child's life by renting from Campus Book Rentals. 

& One more thing! Campus Book Rentals has a new program called RentBack. RentBack allows students to rent the textbooks they own to other students. This makes you 2-4x more money compared to what you'd make through buyback options at the end of the semester. If you're interested in seeing how it works check out the CampusBookRentals.com RentBack Youtube video. 

Happy Holidays friends and please consider making a difference while buying textbooks for your next semester!

Christina xxoo

Pumpkin Or Pecan

Hey everyone--

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. It's been wonderful spending time with my family and eating wonderful meals. I'm so excited for the upcoming month of Holiday fun!

With Deb Shops, I wanted to create a layered look that would compliment wine colored pants. All autumn, I'd been pining over wine colored pants. This Deb Shops pair is my favorite that I've found. To compliment the color of the pants, I paired them with a denim button up. I love the denim blue color combined with the wine color. Then, I added an Aztec print cardigan and brown lace up boots. & to accessorize I threw on my favorite cloche hat!

Happy weekend friends!

Christina xxoo

Wearing: ModCloth Brown Cloche Hat

Deb Shops Denim Button Up Blouse

Deb Shops Aztec Print Cardigan

Deb Shops Plum Pants

Deb Shop Brown Lace Up Boots

November's Treat: Mini Pumpkin Pies

In honor of Thanksgiving week, I decided to make these adorable mini pumpkin pies. I knew I had to try these the minute that I saw them on the Little Bit Funky blog. Follow these steps to make your own mini pies!

Ingredients:

1 15 oz can of pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 1 12 oz can of evaporated milk, 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, 3/4 cup of sugar, 1/2 tsp of salt, 2 boxes of ready made pie crust, 1 cookie cutter (circle or heart shape), cooking spray, whipped cream

Instructions: 

1. First, spray muffin tin with cooking spray.

2. Unroll ready made crust and cut out shapes with cookie cutter.

3. Place cut out crust into each muffin cup. You will need to work with a bit to create the shape you want.

4. Combine the sugar, pumpkin pie spice, eggs, pumpkin puree and salt together. Once everything is combined, stir in the evaporated milk. 

5. When the mixture is combined, pour into each muffin cup. The mixture can reach almost to the top of the crust. 

6.  Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes, depending on your oven. ( Mine were done a little after 30 minutes) You can check to see if they're done by putting a knife in the center, if it comes out clean they are done.

7. Let the pies cool and then garnish with whipped cream. The pies are now ready to enjoy and share with friends!

Christina xxoo