Forever Frugal Friday

Do yourself a favor and invest in this Bold Shoulder Striped Blazer immediately!  Last February I purchased an almost identical blazer (in navy blue) from H & M and it was easily one of the best purchases I have made as I am constantly complimented on every time I wear it.  The blazer is the perfect piece to add to almost any outfit and I just know you will love it as much as I love mine! 

Gift Guide #4 ~ Kate Spade for All!

I am pretty sure if I only received presents from one store this year, Kate Spade would be the place for me this year.  Every single item I am head over heels in love with!  And if you follow Kate Spade on Twitter or Instagram you would see all the fabulous happiness this company spreads to all around!

If you are still stumped on what to get that special lady or bestie in your life, look no further than below!

all wrapped up cards/live colorfully borough coasters/bellevax fingerless gloves/cascade bib necklace

putting on the ritz earrings/this is the year bracelet/cheers necklace/pavé surround large stud earrings

sparkle summit brynn/charm shoe/sparkler gia/gold playing cards (* pretty please santa)

Any of the goods above is sure to make your loved one overjoyed!

Gift Guide #3 ~ Give the Gift of Gap {GIVEAWAY}

Being the generous people we all are, every so often it is nice to treat yourself to a little holiday cheer!  And the nice folks over at Brand About Town and The Gap are helping make that possible with a free pair of Gap jeans! 

To enter leave a comment below with the item(s) you want most on your Gap Wishlist.  You will earn one entry for leaving a comment below (please include your email address) and a second entry for tweeting (@lyndsylee) about this giveaway (please be sure to leave a second comment that you tweeted for your extra entry).  The contest will close at 11:59 PM PST on December 18th!  Good Luck!

I have become a true believer in Gap jeans and can be found wearing mine every weekend!  In addition to their fantastic jeans, I basically want just about everything in the store every season.  My Gap Wishlist is below and I am hoping a certain Santa is taking note and making purchases...

faux fur coat - so soft and gorgeous!

1969 ponte five-pocket leggings - most comfortable pants ever!!

metallic blouse - love the leathery look

cozy squirrel socks - shout out to my AGD secret squirrels!

gFast capris - cause i could use some more workout pants for cw!

quilted knit bomber jacket - it makes me feel warm and cozy just looking at it!

heart print henley T - um...could this be any cuter?  i think not!

Good Luck Everyone!!

Gift Guide #2 ~ For the Foodies

Food related gifts are the perfect present for just about anyone!  Co-workers, friends, family, you name it - everyone needs a little something for the kitchen.  And if that person is not one that works well in a kitchen, then I am sure they would love to eat any of the sweet treats!  The gifts below are sure to strike a chord with someone special in your life!

willowherb rolling pin/kitchen magic whisk/set of 3 spatulas/baking gift set

refresher deluxe gift basket/three months of coffee/hario buono V60 drip kettle

kuhn rikon classic paring knife set/molcajete/dean & deluca salt essentials collection

chocolate swirl marshmallows/hot chocolate trio

dark chocolate peanut butter bites w/ sea salt/dark chocolate jalapeño meltaways/peppermint spoons

s'more basket

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Robes for Everyone

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A bathrobe is a pretty standard holiday present and let's be honest, we all are usually wearing a robe that could use some replacing.  Why not treat yourself or your bestie to a cozy, lovely robe she can feel confident wearing to the door should an unexpected visitor stop by?  Best part about these robes...they are all under $20!!  Go ahead and check off a few of your favorite ladies from your holiday shopping list with one quick trip to Forever! 

Gift Guide #1 ~ Pretty Polished

Happy 1st of December!  You now officially have 24 shopping days left to get gifts for those special to your heart (including yourself!). 

Today's gift guide is for the gal in your life who likes to wear her flare on her fingertips.  Nail polish is the perfect gift for any one if your life.  You choose the price range and the color selection is endless.  It's a perfect stocking stuffer, little gift for your favorite gal at the office or little sister. 

Oh Deborah you always have me crushing hard on your polishes!  for that rockstar best friend of yours, why not treat her to the Get This Party Started set?  Or for your sweet little snow angel and Led Zeppelin fan, a little Stairway To Heaven which looks like little bits of snowflakes in a jar.  Love!

A little sweeter but still smooth as butter is this Holiday Glitter Trio.  All the goodness of butter with none of the calories...yes please!

Glitter?  Check.  Sparkles?  Check.  All out flashy fantastic - yep and the names are just my favorite!

Don't Be Eggnogious, Getting' Miss Piggy With It, Meteor Shower 

For your favorite gold digger who likes to play it cool, Gold Flash should do.

I am loving this pair together, Shine of the Times and Bobbing for Baubles.  Essie's whole holiday collection is straight up glamorous and rich.

The perfect red, a splash of white a tinge of black and a gloss of gold, could we NARS have nailed it any better with this Kabuki Mini Nail Polish Coffret?  You could buy the set and split it amongst your different girlfriends - sexy, innocent, bold and dazzling. 

Any of these polishes as gifts are sure to leave you perfectly polished in their books!

Forever Frugal Friday ~ Gonna Make You Sweat

Like everyone and their brother I have deemed 2011 to be the year I get back in shape and live more healthy!  Unlike everyone and their brother I do not own a single piece of Lulu Lemon (although I wish I did) because I just can't justify spending over $100 on a pair of pants that I sweat it. 
Yes I realize they make your butt look cute, feel good when you work out, etc, etc, but again, I would rather drop $100 on a new pair of heels or jeans, that I wear out and look cute in. 

So I present to you, cute workout clothes, that perhaps aren't as fancy as Lulu Lemon but will still get you Sweatin' to the Oldies for a lot less!

Whether you have big boobs or small boobs, you need to keep them supported so they don't turn into saggy boobs!  This Max Support Sports Bra should do the trick and is available in many colors.

I like to keep my pits uncovered so I don't get weird pit stains when I workout (yes I am a sweater - not to be confused with what you wear on a cold day) and this Athletic Top  has a darling back and will work just perfect.

Foldover Athletic Pants are my absolute favorite and definitely make your butt look much cuter whilst working out. 

Of course you also need a Zen Yoga Mat for stretching, abs, and yoga!

So get your workout outfit on, throw on some C + C Music Factory and get sweaty (in a good way)!

Also thought I would update you with a picture of my Forever Frugal Find from December when I posted about that darling grey dress (which is no longer available).  Well my sweet sister bought it for me for Christmas and here I am at work today wearing it.  TONS of compliments!  Yay!

Sorry for the quality of the pictures.  Blame it on the blackberry!  But you get the idea :)

Happy Shopping!

Gift Guide #4 ~ Nifty Gifty under Fifty

I am dying to own this luxurious Belmacz Glow Lip Balm and I am pretty sure any other gal in your life would too.  It has a pretty color with actual flakes of gold that blend in to make the gloss a shimmery goodness. 

For the hostess with the mostess or the party that needs to get started, the 80's Table Topics will make sure there aren't any crickets present at any future parties.

The Capri Blue Mercury Glass Jar not only looks gorgeous when lit but also fills the home with a delectable scent. 

For your accident prone friend, why not help her cover her boo-boos with these cute Cynthia Rowley Band Aids Dress Ups?  My fave is the sequin one, I may have to fake an injury just to use one.

I have been dying to try the EOS lip balm and what better way to introduce yourself or someone you love than this EOS Lip Balm Smooth Sphere Holiday Bag. 

Story of my life.  I need this f*cking bag to use at the grocery store.  Also perfect for the eco-friendly cute boy you have been stumped on what to buy.

Smelling good is never a bad thing, and options are even better.  The Juicy Couture Spray Pen Set is perfect for the gal on the go or to split up and pass along to your coworkers. 

I love the message associated with this Pearls of Love Dogeared Necklace.  Whoever you give it to is sure to feel incredibly loved.

Another eco-friendly and incredibly stylish gift for the go getter is this Red Jonathon Adler To Go Holiday Mug .  Throw in a little Sbux gift card and you are sure to be a favorite.

Last year my gf Christy gifted me this awesome Lash Stash set from Sephora.  They are all travel size mascaras that you can try before you buy.  And let me just say that the danger is finding numerous mascaras that you not only like but LOVE!  The Hourglass and Laura Mercier were my faves in last years batch.  Perfect for the girl who is always up for trying something new. 

Gift Giving Guide #3 ~ Jewels from the Heart

This Jacquie Waif Small Bezel Ring is dainty and oh so perfect.

This Unity Links Necklace is a fabulous statement piece.

I am really hoping Santa drops this Spring Street Adjustable Tiger Ring into my stocking this Christmas.  It's oh so fun and oh so fierce - rahrr.

I love the turquoise and bold gold rose of this necklace.  It would look great with just about anything.

I have been eyeing this Marc Jacobs Katie Bracelet for some time now and just saw it in person on my gf Christy and it oh so wonderful.  A serious stable for any lady.

I just heard Karma Police on the radio this morning and then spied this Karma Necklace by Portobello and thing who ever gives this necklace is sure to receive good Karma for at least a year.  

A dazzling pair of Juicy Couture Princess Studs  for your favorite snow princess.

Last but not least, the Kate Spade This Year I Will Bracelet (which was worn by Lea Michelle I guess and now seems to be sold out)   The perfect gift for the year ahead.  With cute sayings inscribed.  My favorite: Fall Head Over Heels.

A nice piece of jewelry is the perfect gift as the receiver will always think of you when they wear it :)

Don't forget to enter here for a free pair of Gap Jeans!

Gift Giving Guide Day #1 ~ Techy Love

Happy Holidays all you YBB readers!  The time has come for me to begin sharing some of my favorite gifts out there on the market to give or receive! 

Today's gift guide is dedicated to all those "Techy" gadgets out there.  Whether you are using an iPhone, an iPad, a Kindle , iPod, Blackberry or a regular old computer like moi, I have something below for everyone!

For the avid Kindle user, this Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Book Worm Kindle Sleeve is sure to please.  It's kind of like when you used to have to cover your books in school with brown bags and design it yourself, only it's way cooler than a brown bag and requires no further design modifications.

I do not own an iPhone and am quite content with my Blackberry, but will say that Blackberry needs to improve it's design case options, as the iPhone is kicking ass in design selections.  If I did own an iPhone I am 99% sure that this Case Mate 'Barely There' iPhone 4 case in gold would already be on my telephone. 

I have been trying to get my work to supply me with an iPad (no luck thus far) and have been admiring all my friends, and think that this DANNIJO Reid iPad Case is just gorgeous.  This gift would be great for that aspiring fashion, design student, or really anyone who admires patterns and great colors.  It is also sure to be a conversation starter for any meeting you walk into or present at.

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I have two girls at work who have been heavily hinting that these Marc by Marc Jacobs Silicone iPad Sleeves would be pretty spectacular to own and use on their iPad's.  I am loving the bright bold colors and subtle logo these sleeves possess.  These sleeves would be perfect for a high schooler or college student who isn't necessarily using their iPad's for presenting, and more for leisure.

Again Blackberry, iPhone has really raised the bar in phone protection accessories.  This Kate Spade Hard Cover iPhone 4 Case is perfect for any woman in your life.  Mom, co-worker, boss, secret santa, whomever is sure to love this classic and simple cover.  Also would work well for any Kate Spade lover you may know that won't break you at the bank.   

This Quilted Shimmer MP3 Speaker Wallet is just right for the girl on the go.  Just pop in your MP3 (iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Zune) and turn up the volume and it is an instant party wherever she may go.  Perfect for the girl who is always in Vegas, the beach or any after party. 

Who says your flash drive is the only thing that can be flashy?  Jazz up any home office or desk with this sparkly Blinged Out Wireless Mouse.  Perfect for the girl who is all about sparkle and glamour. 

Last but not least, my favorite gift of all, Gap's Smartphone Gloves.  I mean whoever thought of these is BRILLIANT!  Now you can keep your hands warm and still communicate via text or touch screen as these gloves have special tips that allow you to not miss a step communicating while you keep your mits warm.  These are sure to please any texter who lives in non-Cali climates. 

Be sure to keep checking back for some great holiday gift ideas and please leave me a comment with your own great finds to share!  'Tis the season to share and be jolly!