Being Bridget

Cranberry Coat Love

Jacket: Vince Camuto Belted Wrap Coat // Shirt: Vince Camuto Utility Shirt // Jeans: Old, similar here // Bag: Similar here {I also have and love this option as an alternative!} // Sunglasses: Celine // Shoes: Similar here

I used to only buy black coats , but more recently I’ve been experimenting with color and I am loving this deep cranberry wrap coat I found from Vince Camuto. The wrap style coat is really nice because it gives you a defined waist, even when you might feel all oversized and padded in layers. I also like that this coat has a hood – very practical if you live somewhere where it snows or rains a lot. The hood would not only help keep you warm, but dry as well! Paired it here with a simple pair of black jeans and this fun utilitarian inspired button down. I love that it has a hi-lo hem, and is super comfortable. It also comes in black which I’m tempted by! I’m also tempted by this gorgeous feather trim dress. It would be so pretty for holiday parties, and is a lot less than the other feather trim dresses I’ve seen on the market lately.

Bloomingdale’s has an incredible selection of both casual and holiday ready looks. I dressed the look above up by adding a simple pair of heels and a red lip, but couldn’t you also see it with a classic pair of white sneakers and a pony tail? Love a look that can be dressed up or down.

photos: The Retro Penguin

thank you to bloomingdale’s for sponsoring this post

Holiday Gifting with eBay

I love buying gifts for family and friends throughout the holiday season, and even more so when I can score what they want for a deal. Thankfully for eBay, I found tons of amazing brand new {or like new} items for half their original cost! I have to keep who these gifts are for secret because so many of my loved ones read my blog, but that won’t stop me from showing them to you now so you can hopefully get some fun ideas for the people in your life!

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love my Dyson hairdryer. It’s the ultimate luxury in haircare cutting the total time spent drying your hair in half. This refurbished option on eBay is the perfect option for your loved one. I bought a refurbished Dyson vaccum a few months ago on eBay and when it came I actually forgot that it was ‘refurbished’ – it looked brand new. And of course, it worked beautifully. As for the dryer specifically? I’ve had tons of my readers message me in the past saying how happy they were with their purchases. Saving money, and getting the beauty lover in your life the gift of a lifetime! Win-win 🙂

The Coravin is a no-brainer for the wine lover in your life. With this tool, you don’t ever need to worry about finishing a bottle before it goes bad. The Coravin has a tiny needle that you insert into the cork of the wine bottle which allows you to pour one glass at a time. Once the needle is removed, the cork reseals itself, and the integrity of the wine is preserved. Also great if you like white wine, and your SO likes red – now you can have a glass of each without guilt! My husband and I have had our Coravin for over 6 years now and it is still one of our most used and appreciated kitchen gadgets. You can find tons of Coravin wine systems on eBay for a fraction of the original cost!

When it comes to preparing for Christmas, there is no better way than lighting one of Nest’s Holiday candles. With the combination of pine, spices and citrus all perfectly blended together, the fragrance is a tradition that my husband and I can’t live without. I give these as gifts to all my friends and family throughout the holiday season! The votive size makes a great teacher or neighbor gift, while the classic size is great as a hostess gift.

This elegant little Slip silk eye mask is the perfect gift for the jet set traveller in your life. It comes in tons of colors, and is made from 100-percent pure silk. Super soft, and super luxe, this mask not only feels good on the skin, but is also good for your skin as well. The silk helps prevent fine line and wrinkles that can come when using cotton, and doesn’t leave a crease in your hair even if you’ve been wearing it for 8….9….10 hours straight. Gotta love the chic packaging too – they make the best gifts!

Last but not least is everyone’s favorite sneaker – the Golden Goose superstar. These sneakers are cool because they’re different – they’re playful, funky, and come in all sorts of colors, mateirals and shapes. Once you buy your first pair, you will be instantly hooked. Every boring outfit you put on will feel instantly cooler, and it’s hard to not want a pair in every color. The only catch?  These pre-distressed sneakers will usually set you back a pretty penny, costing anywhere from $500 to $1,000 dollars.  Lucky for you, you can find tons of incredible deals on these sneaks on eBay. A few favorites include this super cool leopard hightop pair, this classic black/white pair with sparkle laces, and this neon pink pair.

What are you gifting your loved ones this holiday season? Have you made a list yet? Are you sticking to a budget and want to find fancy gifts for less? Check out eBay and their wide assortment of gifts for some incredible options, and let me know in the comments what you find!

photos: The Retro Penguin

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Daily Wow | Sephora

Cyber Week is such an exciting time. It’s the one time all year where I can purchase some pretty amazing products at some pretty incredible prices, and it wouldn’t be a roundup if I didn’t mention one of my all-time favorite retailers – Sephora.

Right now, Sephora is running a ‘Daily Wow‘ which is featuring new beauty buys every day for 50% off. I’m so excited to share with you guys these 4 Sephora Collection brushes that are currently a part of that 50% off sale! From left to right, we have the PRO Featherweight Powder Brush #91, the PRO Featherweight Complexion Brush #90, the PRO Featherweight Fan Brush #92, and the PRO Featherweight Crease Brush #38. My favorite of these four is the #91, a lightweight powder brush which helps apply powder to the face and body. I use this one every day when applying my Laura Mercier loose powder!

Although I don’t wear tons of makeup, I like to dress up my look a little during the holiday season with a lipstick, some festive shadow, and a little highlighter on the cheekbones {trying to remember all the tips & tricks I learned from Courtney!} My favorite palette is still the Huda Beauty desert dusk eyeshadow palette. It’s full of gorgeous shimmery bronze colors perfect for a festive look. The featherweight crease brush #38 is my go to when blending colors {not that I’m very good at it} but this brush makes it super easy!

With any purchase today and tomorrow,  you’ll receive a sample bag with a $45 or more purchase, or a trial-size sample bag for purchases of $90 or more – perfect for any upcoming holiday travels! All of these amazing Cyber Week deals are available both online and in-store (while supplies last. Samples vary), so head online or pop into your nearest Sephora store today to shop these incredible beauty deals.

thank you to Sephora for sponsoring this post

The Best Black Friday Deals

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ANN TAYLOR – 50% off everything with code: BLACKFRIDAY // Have this coat & sweater & love both {seen here} but am now dying for this ultra chic houndstooth version!
ASOS – 25% off everything with code: EPIC25
BAUBLE BAR – Thursday: VIP Access 35%+ off everything // Friday: 30%+ off everything // Sunday – Tuesday: 35%+ off everything // Just got these and am obsessed with them – perfect for holiday!
BANANA REPUBLIC – 50% off everything // My sister just bought this jumpsuit and I’m obsessed. Copying her immediately!
BLOOMINGDALE’S – Save 30% on select styles // Hoping they discount the Coravin wine system again this year! Would love to buy one as a gift
DERMSTORE – Up to 30% off // Hello Skinceuticals CE Ferluic!
GAP – 50% off everything with code: BLKFRIDAY
GRAY MALIN – 30% off all prints sitewide with code: TURKEY30
J.CREW – 40% off everything with code: TOGETHER // Obsessing over these gorgeous white booties & I ‘m pretty sure I *need* this tee
LOFT – 50% off everything with code: THANKS // Wear these every day & stocking up! Also, walk don’t run, my fav blazer of all time is back and on sale
MARK & GRAHAM – 20% off everything with code: FRIENDS // Still not over how cute this crossbody is – would make the best gift!
MADEWELL – 25% off everything with code: DEALWITHIT // Madewell’s denim is one of my favorites – especially their cali demi boot cut jeans. I’m loving the style in this new colorway!
MINTED – 20% off holiday cards with code BF2018; 15% off everything else! // I always wait to order my Christmas cards til today!
MODA OPERANDI –Get an additional 15% off favorite sale items with code: CYBER15
NET-A-PORTER – Up to 50% off sale styles; no code needed
NORDSTROM – Up to 60% off selected sale items; no code needed
ONE KINGS LANE – 20% off everything // Nows the time to stock up on those beautiful faux florals!
POTTERY BARN – 25% off everything with code: THANKFUL
REVOLVE – Up to 50% off sale; no code needed
SAM EDELMAN – up to 50% OFF with code: SAMSGIVING2018
SHOPBOP – UP to 25% OFF w/ code: MORE18 // Just bought these faux leather leggings and am so impressed by their look + feel. Also, dying over these splurge heels!
SPACE NK – Buy one item and get one half price! // I finally got my hands on Dr. Barbara Sturm’s hyaluronic serum for 25% off!
SSENSE – Sale up to 50% off // *So many* Golden Goose sneakers on sale!!!
THE CONTAINER STORE – Take 25% off any one item // Now is the time to buy an Ostrich Pillow! I can’t travel without mine
MACY’S – Extra 20% off // My favorite sweater ever is currently 40% off!
MINTWOOD HOME – Up to 30% off
MODIST – Up to 40% off site wide // I have wanted this dress for ages – just scooped it up!
THE DAILY EDITED – 20% off everything with code: BLACKFRIDAY20 // I get asked all the time about my monogrammed phone case which was made by TDE. So excited to see it on sale!
TORY BURCH – Up to 60% off with code: THANKS
TRUFFLE – 25% off everything with code: CHEER25 // Y’all know I can’t live without these for travel! Esp the small & large
TUCKERNUCK – 20% off everything; 25% off $500+; 30% off $1,000+ // My favorite buggy earrings are back in stock!
WAITING ON MARTHA – Up to 30% off
WEST ELM – Up to 30% off with code: SAVEMORE
WAYFAIR – Up to 80% off; no code needed
WILLIAM SONOMA – 20% off everything with code: THANKS