Cyber Week Black Friday Round ups

Let The Madness Begin with the Best Deals of Cyber Week and Black Friday

The Black Friday sales have already started on-line with Cyber Week so I am rounding up my personal favorites from each retailer for you from these amazing sales! See below widgets for my must haves, links to shop more direct from the retailer, and discount details from each store. Happy Shopping!

*Shop MY OUTFIT DETAILS (Bell Sleeve Cardigan, and Cami on Sale) by clicking product images below*

ANN TAYLOR: 11/22nd-11/24th

50% off everything with code THANKFUL

Click here to shop all items or shop my favorites from the sale by clicking product images below!

J CREW: 11/21st-11/26th

40% off everything with code THANKU

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J CREW FACTORY: Started 11/21st

50% off your purchase

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LOFT: Started 11/21st

40% off everything with code GIFTITUP

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EXPRESS: Started 11/21st

50% off everything plus free shipping

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Gifts for the Hostess with the Mostess

Cheers! Christmas is coming!

Yup, I can't believe I am saying this but with this week being Thanksgiving, Christmas is now around the corner. Time to start planning for those Holiday Parties and events you'll be attending and/or hosting! (Photo is from Last Christmas)

In the spirit of the Hostess with the Mostess, and being prepared for the Holiday season, I've launched my Holiday Shop on the blog, where you'll be getting frequent "Gift Guides", Holiday Home decorating inspiration, maybe some Christmas Fashionable Favorites, Party details and tasty recipes!

I'm kicking things off with a toast to the Hostess with the Mostess! You ladies know who I'm talking about in your life who just, when it comes to Holiday entertaining, just seems to be perfection! She'll appreciate a thoughtful gift geared towards her savvy entertaining skills. Just click product images below to head straight to the web for purchase.

The Best Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread Recipe

Peanut Butter Pumpkin Bread that will wow your Thanksgiving Guests

I can't believe I am saying that Thanksgiving is already next week! If you're still searching for an easy recipe to make that will wow your friends and family, look no further. This recipe is so easy and tasty. I made it for some work colleagues since we had a team meeting this week and they absolutely loved it! The recipe says to use 8 mini loafs but I used 1 regular size loaf pan and it made 3 larger loafs instead of 8 minis. Also be sure if you buy this pan, to soften butter, use a pastry brush and brush it in every crevice, then sprinkle in flour to coat the pan so your bread easily comes out in the pattern (See photos below). Enjoy! On a side note, I am so thankful for all of you, and I hope you have an amazing Thanksgiving with your loved ones!

*Recipe Details and shop-able product details below for you!*

Bell Sleeves Suede Skirt Combo

I scooped this fabulous little number up entirely from Bloomingdale's, where the Fall Fashion styles are limitless. This was perfect for the Florida Fall weather we've been getting in waves. There is something about pairing over the knee boots with a little suede skirt for Fall. I just love the look! If you love it too, you can shop my outfit details in this post. Everything fits true to size, and the sweater is super comfy, not itchy (hate it when sweaters are itchy).

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Velvet Blazer going from Desk to Dusk

The Velvet Burgundy Blazer that will take you from Desk to Dusk this Season

Y'all I am so happy I found this velvet blazer! One the burgundy color is perfect for Fall and two, it's the perfect piece to wear multiple ways while transitioning from a day at the office to a night on the town. I purchased an XS to be more fitted, however if you plan on wearing with a thicker sweater or shirt, I would order your regular size (for me would be a small). It's also under $150! :)

At work I would pair this with a fitted black dress, tights and pumps, or a black pencil skirt, the top I am wearing and some pumps! The sleeves on my top are sheer with a dotted detail, making it super chic and dainty.

At night I would pair the blouse with the blazer, some edy black skinny jeans, and the same pumps! Walaa, you've got your night out look polished to the T!

This whole look has that feminine flair that I love!

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Cutest Holiday Coffee Cups

The Cutest Pumpkin & Holiday Coffee Cups

Hi babes! Happy Friday! Today's Friday Fall Favorites is a sweet treat Friday pick me up! Nothing better than waking up to a warm cup of coffee in a festive mug. I'm ready to start the day...or in this case the weekend!

I'm sharing with you all details of the cutest coffee mugs of the season, including this "Morning Pumpkin" coffee mug! PS- I totally went to Starbucks yesterday morning for my first Caramel Brûlée latte of the season (my favorite one!) and their Christmas cups are already out! I loved last years because they were so classic and bright red, but this year they are super whimsical and cute! I am torn which ones I like better, but I am curious to hear your take on the cup designs this Holiday, so drop a comment or send me a message and let me know!

Also, all my picks are $20 or less and some would make super cute Christmas gifts! Enjoy your weekend. :)

Autumn Scented Candles

The Scents of the Season

Bring on all of the scented candles!! There's nothing I love more than walking into a home and instantly feeling like its Fall or Christmas time by the way the home smells. I have so many scented candles, my husband thinks I am a candle hoarder. Haha! But, they all just smell so good and I burn them practically every evening or rainy day.

I'll find and buy them at Homegoods, boutiques, order online, from home catalogues...pretty much anywhere! But I will tell you there's nothing I hate more than when a candles wick doesn't burn properly or when the scent is a total let down and just doesn't fill the room or last. That's why lately I have been buying my scented candles at Bath and Body Works. They are a great size, 3 wicks, and the scents are sooo amazing. They last and fill the room making your home smell and feel like the Fall season! The only problem I have is there are soooo many scent choices I always struggle with which ones to choose.

I've tried so many, so I am only linking my favorite ones that really give the room that Fall scent you're looking for that lasts. Unfortunately, one of my favorites (shown here-Cinnamon Spiced Vanilla), isn't showing up on line currently. However there are still plenty of good options left and they're always putting their candles on sell so keep checking back. I usually burn mine around my entryway of the home, the kitchen, and the living room. Happy Fall y'all!

 Spiced Graham Cracker // Pumpkin Apple // Pumpkin Cupcake // Leaves // Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin //

Date Night Ted Baker Fall Dress

Ted to Toe Fall Dress for Date Night

Don't you just love this Bordeaux, burgundy patterned Ted Baker dress for Fall?! I wore it out for date night with Mark the other day. I love the illusion of this ensemble because initially it's hard to tell if it's a skirt + blouse combo or a dress. The sleeves and collar are ruffled for extra femininity and there are also dainty bows on the sleeves and collar (totally swooning)!  How cute is it paired with this elegant Ted Baker evening bag? Hold it as a clutch or wear it with the chain over your shoulders. I scooped up this entire date night look exclusively at Bloomingdales, and I am linking all the shop-able details for you below to keep everything easy to find.

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Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert

A spooky treat that will be sure to please your palette! #GhostsAndGhoblinsOhMy

Did y'all ever play that game when you were a kid (Ghosts in the graveyard)?! Omg it was soo much fun! I remember getting together with the kids in our neighborhood and playing that every time this time of year. It's funny though, I can't remember the exact details of how the game is played! Do any of you remember? Such a classic

Anyways... my mom would also always make this giant spooky cooky cake this time of year and it is just so cute, especially if you have small kids or a niece/nephew. It also tastes amazing. The frosting is made out of cream cheese and cool whip, decorated with Milano Cookies, Oreo crumbles, Halloween candy, and gel icings! It's also very easy to make (trust me, I am no gourmet chef) so you can definitely do this and have fun with it!  We brought it over to my niece and nephews house and they were delighted with it! :)

Also on the note of myself not being a gourmet chef, is anyone else addicted to those TV shows this time of year on the cooking channel (I think), called Halloween Wars?! It is so crazy cool to see what these bakers and pumpkin carvers can create with their talent!! Y'all should check it out if you haven't!

*Recipe to my "Ghosts in the Graveyard" Cookie Cake Here*

Prep Time: 20 min; Total Time 40 minutes

1 package 18 oz refrigerated slice-able sugar cookies

1 package 8 oz. Philadelphia cream cheese softened

1/3 cup sugar

2 cups cool whipped topping

3 Milano chocolate cookies

6 Oreo Chocolate cookies crushed

2 small decorating gel icings (I choose orange and black but you could also get green to create grass)

Assorted halloween candies (Pumpkins, candy corn, gummies etc.)

Preheat Oven to 350 F. Press cookie dough onto bottom of greased 12 inch cookie sheet or pizza tray (I used coconut oil to grease instead of crisco as its healthier and also I forgot to buy that!). Bake 20 mins or until golden brown. Let cool before frosting and decorating.

Beat Cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed. Gently stir in one cup of the whipped topping. Spread over cooled crust.

Decorate with remaining ingredients and remaining whipped topping to resemble a spooky graveyard. Enjoy!

Annndd.. this was the sugar high and what happened after their treat! Lol with their "Crazy Uncle Mark"

Statement Dress for Fall

Featuring the Rachel Parcell Fall Collection

This may be my favvvoritte dress of the Fall Season. It will be worn on repeat to Church, brunch and social gatherings. I love the pinky blush background of it combined with the GORGEOUS Plum burgundy floral pattern all throughout it. The material is so light and fresh, perfect for just twirling around in.

I feel so pretty in this dress, and sometimes truthfully all it takes is a cute new outfit like this to cheer me up! I've been super stressed lately with everything at work from the hurricane and loosing so much business during that two week time frame and then the damage at our house, so I needed something like this to make me feel good again. Does a new outfit cheer anyone else up?

Fit is true to size, I'm 5'8 and around 115 lbs and I am wearing a size Small. The sleeve length and dress length are perfect. Cinches in nicely at the waist but still flowy enough to hide the bloating from all of the Delicious Holiday food I've been getting into!

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Fall Front Porch Lanterns under $50

Felling Like Fall on my Front Porch #PorchLanternStyle

Hey y'all! So I am so excited as Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I have decided to officially create space for all my Fall favorites in one section of my Blog so you can easily save and shop your favorites too! Every Friday through this season, I plan to release one of my current favorites, that I just can't live without this time of year. It will range from home décor, to sweater weather essentials, scents of the season, beauty products, travel and more. So who's ready to get into pumpkin spice and everything nice vibes?!

I'm kicking my first "Friday Fall Favorites" post off with these GORGE Front porch lanterns with LED candles that I found for less than $50 at Pier 1! They are on sale at pier 1 and are currently a FRACTION OF THE COST of some very similar ones from Pottery Barn. The nice thing about them is they are made from materials that are not supposed to rust, so they're perfect for the outdoor festive Fall porch display. I plan to use mine in my display at Christmas time too--I might fill them up with whimsical ornaments! The LED candles flicker and feel like real ones, and you are able to program them to customize exactly how many hours they turn on and shut off, or you can pick from their standard set incremental hour time frames.

I only paid $30 for the large lantern as compared to $100+ at Pottery Barn and others for almost identical lanterns. I ended up paying around $100 total for my display actually and they're doing a Columbus weekend sale. I'm linking them and the candles in the product image (widget) below. Just click to shop! SIzes shown in my display are the Landen Large and the Landen Small. USE CODE BIG25 AT CHECKOUT THROUGH THIS WEEKEND FOR AN EXTRA 25% OFF TOO!! PS-found these Cinderella Pumpkins at Fresh Market if you were wondering...aren't they adorable!

Last, I didn't want to spill the beans buuuttt I'm so proud of how my porch turned out for my first time decorating our new house for Fall that I can't help it! Sooo..stay tuned, because in the near future, by popular demand, I will have a full post on all of the front porch Fall decor details and where to shop everything. I've leaked a few pieces like these lanterns, a DIY pumpkin trio stack (Link to post also here), and the door mat in previous posts though so head to my Instagram account @whoisvictoriataylor if you missed it and want to shop those deets! Happy Harvest for now loves!

New Year, New Goals, New Outfits

I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me Phil 4:13 #DreamFollower

Happy New Year my Lovely Followers!! Wow, 2016 was incredible! I am so grateful for all that was blessed upon me this past year and everything I've worked hard for and achieved through dedication and perseverance. From achieving new major career milestones, to starting my dream, a fashion blog, and announcing on New Years Day that my Husband and I are building our first home and I'm starting a Home segment of the Blog! It has clearly been non stop, but in a fantastic way! Growing up there's always been one out of many bible verses that's always stuck out in my mind and is a constant reminder that you can do anything you put your mind to, is Phillipians 4:13. It was written on the gymnasium wall of the school I attended K5 through Eighth Grade and my parents pretty much started writing it in every card they gave me. It's a great verse to live by and so my husband and I decided to have it also read at our wedding, and recently wrote the verse behind the dry wall of the home we are building. :) So what are your goals to live by this year of 2017? I don't like to create "New Years Resolutions", just goals that I can incorporate in my daily life to try to improve and be the best that I can be. Here are a few of my 2017 Goals: 1. Get more in Shape to feel healthy and feel confident in a bikini while on the Presidents Club Trip I worked so hard for and will be on this year! 2. Start Cooking more healthy and tasty recipes at home. I'm hoping our new spacious kitchen will motivate me to do that! 3. Host our first Holiday Meal...and don't completely mess it up. 4. Win Presidents Club again this year and hold my #1 Regional spot. 5. Get Accepted into the Reward Style (Like To Know It) program for my fashion blog to make it much easier for you fashionistas to shop my fashion, travel, and home style. 6. Continue focusing on being more in the Moment and Enjoying Life. 7. Get to Paris!!!! 8. Go to church together more often to strengthen my relationship with Christ and my Husband. So in the spirit of accomplishing these goals and feeling fabulous while doing so, here is a fashionable new outfit to shop!!!

Have Fun Shopping this Pink and Plaid Fresh New Look Here:

Chic Wish Black Bell Sleeve Blouse // Chic Wish Pink Plaid Skirt // Black Suede OTK Stuart Weitzman Boots // Black OTK Boots under $150 // Target Black Tights // Henri Bendel Rose Gold Bangle // Henri Bendel Similar Clutch (Mine is an older one) //

Holiday Family Fun

Can't believe the Holidays are about to be over! #HolidayFun

Hey everyone! Just having Christmas withdrawals over here. I seriously feel like this year it snuck up on me and then was here and gone before I knew it! So today, I am sharing just a few snapshots of some Holiday fun with Family this Christmas. I hope you all had a blessed one and have a Happy New Year's Eve! PS-The adorable Child is my Niece (No babies here just yet!)

Shop Our Outfit Details Here:

Female Christmas Vacation Tee (I ordered the red Tri-blend material as it is so soft and a Male size Small for a looser fit) // Male Christmas Vacation Tee (Also the red Trie-blend material in Male size XL) // Spanx Faux Leather Leggings // YSL Lip Gloss Stain in color 411 Rhythm Red //

Glitz & Glam Heading into 2017

Classic Glitz and Glam #ThisIsAnn

Heading Into the New Year with Confidence and in the right direction! Can't believe its about to be 2017! I love the Sparkle in this Blouse and these Shoes...Perfect for a NYE Dinner and Bash! Are you guys making any new years resolutions? I'm working on mine now! :)

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Ann Taylor Blouse // Ann Taylor Pleated Taffeta Skirt // Ann Taylor Heels 1 // Ann Taylor Heels 2 // Ann Taylor Earrings //

Photos Via The Lovely Katelynn Carlson Photography

Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours

With Grateful Hearts We Wish You a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year #Christmas2016

Love & Joy To You,

Mark and Jessica Frappampina

Shop Our Holiday Looks Here:

On Mark: Vineyard Vines Holiday Sweater // Vineyard Vines White Collar Shirt // Diesel Denim // Salvatore Ferragamo Black Leather Drivers // Viktor & Rolf Spice Bomb Cologne //

On Me: Rachel Parcell Bordeaux Lace Dress // Christian Louboutin Very Prive Heels // Henri Bendel Rose Gold Studs // Henri Bendel Rose Gold Luxe Cuff // Armani Lip Maestro Color Art Deco 502 // Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb Perfume // Kendra Scott Rose Gold Drusy Nail Lacquer //

Photography Via The Lovely Katelynn Carlson Photography

Your Perfect Dress for Christmas Eve & New Years Festivities

Countdown to Christmas With the perfect Dress for Christmas Eve and New Years #ChristmasPerfection

Hello Lovelys!! I am literally still obsessing over this GORGEOUS Rachel Parcell Dress and Holiday Photos by the Lovely Katelynn Carlson. For those of you who may not be familiar, Rachel Parcell is a Beautiful Fashion Blogger, Wife, Mom of Two, and also now a clothing designer...GOALS (Who's with me?!)!! She has achieved Sophisticated Elegance with this timeless Bordeaux Lace Dress. I love how it cinches in at the waist to flatter the female figure, and falls slightly below the knees to keep it classic and conservative (Fits True To size- I am 5'8 and ordered a small). I just wore it for our Christmas Card Photo's (MORE TO COME FROM OUR CHRISTMAS CARD SWEETHEART SESSION SOON) and plan to wear it again for Christmas Eve Church Service. I think the length and sleeves make it very versatile to be able to wear to a Holiday Work Function, Christmas Eve Service, With family for Dinner, and to any of your New Year's Event's where you want to achieve a sophisticated, timeless, beautiful look, without showing too much or being too over the top. PS- Can you Believe Christmas is literally only 4 days away!?

Shop My Outfit Details Here:

Rachel Parcell Bordeaux Lace Dress // Christian Louboutin Very Prive Pumps // Armani Lip Maestro Velvet Stain in Color 502 Art Deco // Henri Bendel Luxe Pave Halo Studs // Henri Bendel Luxe Rose Gold Cuff // Nails Kendra Scott Rose Gold Drusy Lacquer //

Instagram Round Up - Cutest Coziest Pajamas

Just Settled Down for a long Winter's Nap #TheNightBeforeChristmas

I love a good snuggle day or keeping warm by the fire! It's not actually the night before Christmas just yet, but it will be soon, and I feel like after all of this hustle and bustle, I am certainly ready for a long winter's nap! Are you? I'm Staying Cozy in the softest, cuddliest (Is that even a word?!), cutest pajamas this season.

Shop my Instagram Round up of my Favorite Cozy PJs here:

Hot Cocoa Graphic Pullover // Winking Santa Pullover // Champagne for breakfast sleep shirt // PJ Salvage Winter Joggers // Cozy Socks // Faux Fur Sleep Mask // Leopard Beanie // Kate Spade Sleep Shirt // Kate Spade Bow Print Pajamas // Cozy Fleece Sleep Shorts // VS Christmas Plaid Pajama Pant Set (Love these because they come in different lengths and don't shrink) // "Classic" Ily Couture Graphic Sleep Tee // Fleece Pajama Pants

Christmas In The Kitchen And What To Wear

What to Wear While Helping prep that Tasty Christmas Dinner #HomeForTheHolidays

Happy Friday Dolls! The countdown to Christmas continues, so today I'm talking what to wear while in the kitchen this Christmas, prepping that holiday meal and all those baked goods. I'm lucky I get to be my mom's helper for now but eventually I know it will be my turn to host the entire meal so I need all the practice I can get. I find like most things in life, cooking is a whole lot more enjoyable when you feel great and to me part of feeling great is feeling/looking pretty! This is actually what I wore this past Thanksgiving while I was home for the Holiday, and it can dupe as your perfect Christmas outfit with this festive sparkly apron and gold skirt while in the Kitchen cooking up that tasty goodness and spending time with the ones you love! 

Shop My Outfit Details Here:

Anthropologie Glitter Collared Apron (Under $25 Now!!) // Jcrew Tissue Red Turtleneck Tee (Super Light weight and soft) // Lilly Pulitzer Gold Stripe Kylie Skirt // Christian Louboutin Heels

Pops of Christmas With Plaid

Blanket Scarves, Red Bows, and a Black Swing Dress #ChristmasIsComing

Happy Monday Beautiful readers! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Today I'm showing you how to add pops of Christmas into your everyday outfits, just like this simple, comfortable, and casual black swing dress that I've had. I simply added a coordinating Black Blanket Scarf in a plaid print with pops of red, green and gold to give off that Christmasy Vibe! The hat gives it that little extra pizazz without being too over the top (Plus it's really a good disguise for an unwashed bad hair day when you are Christmas Shopping lol). You could also wear the scarf like a shawl or poncho style over your favorite Black Tee and jeans. I'm linking some options as well as my exact outfit below. My Dress is seriously so soft and comfy! It is from a Local Boutique, Ca Va Chic Boutique (So if you live in Orlando, stop in their shop!) and is the brand Elan, which is also carried at Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.  I am linking a similar dress since the boutique does not have it online. Also I can't take credit for the beautiful wrapping of this gift. One of the many perks of being a Bloomingdales Top of The List Loyalist, is you get free wrapping! Details on the perks and how to become a "Top of the list Loyalist" by clicking Here.

Shop My Outfit Details Here:

Similar Black Swing Dress // Elan Cold Shoulder Swing Dress // Asos Plaid Blanket Scarf (UNDER $20!!!) // Vince Camuto Booties (On sale still Under $100) // AG Denim // Piko Black Tee (Softest Wrinkle Resistant Tee's) // Ily Mix Blanket Scarf // Target Floppy Hat // Armani Red Lip (414 Mad Red Blood) // Saint Laurent Bag

Baby It's Cold Outside

Sooo I'm Dressed up Like an Eskimo, Naturally #ColdFrontInFlorida

Finally a nice Cold front in Florida! There's a chill in the air and I can feel Christmas around the corner. Of course while visiting my parents, we had to light up the fire and I snuggled up with my puppy in my new favorite lounge wear from Nordstrom! Ok, but seriously how cute is this graphic pullover!? And It's on sale now for UNDER $30!!!! Hot Cocoa, Snuggling, Wish Lists, and Chocolate! What More could a girl want?! Oh yeah, that's right...We also want the most comfortable pair of leggings. Check! Found that for you too darlings and linking them below!

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Hot Cocoa Graphic Pullover // Spanx Seamless Leggings // BP Knit Beanie (Similar, Mine's Sold Out Currently) // Exact BP Leopard Beanie New Through Ebay (Mine is Sold Out at Nordstrom) // Cable Knit Knee High Slippers by Lemon (Similar, Mine are old)