Christmas In Chicago... (+ scarf giveaway post)

*singing* There ain't nothing like Christmas in New York Chicagoooo" (not to take away from N.Y)...
Christmas in Chicago was nothing short of AMAZING...! I mean, the city just FELT like Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed the weather (snow flurries and brutal winds), shopping, the store's window displays, walking pedestrians, taxi's, deep dish pizza, Garretts popcorn and EVERything downtown Chicago offered...!
I've been the city before, just not during the holidays.... Can't wait to go next Christmas ;)

MotifMana and I are on our last giveaway for the season (scarves)!! It was fun and thanks to ALL of you who participated, hope you enjoy your gifts.... :)

I purchased several of these hats in different prints from Dillard's before my trip. They were comfy and
and kept me warm and stylish Anna and Ava

This pic is alll about the Beanie and the Apple :) 

Although I wanted to keep warm, I still had to add my mixed prints in the cut
Red Leopard Scarf from Express... HERE

Calvin Klein Quilted Down Puffer coat did NOT disappoint! 

Leg warmers were SO necessary! 

Later that night, a rooftop party/bonfire complete with blankets.... LOVE!!!

For obvious reasons....

Pomegranate Prosecco

With The Sheester....

We stayed at the IVY Boutique Hotel.... Superb! 

Polka-Dot Tights....! (GIveaway #5)

Ok, I loveeeee Polka Dots!!! So how could I not love these polka dot tights?? Tights are the perfect accessory to add to any bare-legged outfit on chilly days!! I added these tights to a simple black wrap dress that added the right amount of "pop".....and guess what, YOU could win a pair!

Just comment on www.MotifMana.com and my blogs and IG accounts...
GOODLUCK!! :)

Tights, HERE

Gold Snakeskin and Grey...

Ok, Christmas is less than 2 weeks away and I'm wearing short sleeves!! The sun was shining so bright and the temperature so warm (68) that I may have gotten a little carried away on this outfit shirt tied up and thangs. This shirt is really boxy so knotting it in the front was the only way for it to look appealing...
Giveaway #4 is here!!! 
OPI Nail Polish set perfect for the holidays!! 

Similar Joggers HERE

Bar III shirt HERE

BCBG Booties HERE

Ooooh La La....! 

Casual Sweats and Fingerless Gloves (Giveaway #3)

We are still in the midst of our giveaways!!! The whole idea (along with giving) is to give you ideas of ways to wear! Some days you  just want to put on sweats and still be "kinda" cute, right? 

This Nike sweatsuit is perfect for leaving the gym to run errands or just put on for the day (like I did).

ManaStyleFiles and I still have 3 more giveaways to share...! Please refer HERE on how to win!!

: Nike Sweats, Nike Shoes, Gucci Bag: and the giveaway, Fingerless Gloves :) 

Here they are!!!! :-)
We are giving away one pair each!! 

Altazarra and Sequin...! (Giveaway #2)

 Ok, I'm sooo excited about our "giveaways" guys, they're really putting me in the Christmas Spirit!!
With each giveaway, MotifMana and I are offering ways to style/wear  the gift.
Gift #2.... is a beanie!!  Although I'm wearing a tam, a beanie can be substituted to complete this look...

 This sweater is from the AltazarraForTargetCollection that I purchased late summer. This is my first time wearing, and I loved the fit and feel of it. I'm sure they are sold out at Target, but you may try your luck on Ebay or Net-A-Porter.

 Congratulations to the winners of the midi-rings, enjoy them!!!! :-) 

BCBG faux leather leggings Similar, 

Navy Tam/Beret is FreePeople, similar  HERE

Shoes Valentino, Purse Gucci

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a beanie !! 

Sweatshirt, Pencil Skirt, and Faux Fur....

 Ok, so you may know by now that MotifMana.com and I have collaborated to post and discuss a few of our "Favorite Things" in an effort to provide you guys with gift ideas for the women in your life.
She and I agreed that "midi rings" are great gifts and are giving some away!! It's still time to win them, read the stipulations in my previous post :)

I'm loVing pencil skirts and sweatshirts these days!!! I have so many separates that I will be wearing this fall/winter. I just love the femininity of a pencil skirt and the casualness of a sweat shirt!
Either one (or both) can make great gifts!
P.S. She'd love a fun  faux fur too !

Fun Sweat Shirt Here , Similar Skirt Here , Shoes Here , Bag LV, Faux Fur Vintage

Giveaways!! (Day 1)

The holidays are here!!!! *singing, It's The Most Wonderful Timee"   MotifMana and I decided to collaborate to bring you guys some great gift ideas as well as offer you the chance to WIN! 
Over the next few weeks we will post 7 of our favorite gift ideas and then GIVE them to you!!
All you have to do is:

1. Follow the both of us on IG (click icons to the right, mine is blue)

2. Comment on collaboration picture (IG)  with #ManaandDanaCollab

3. Join both blog sites (click icons to the right)

4. Comment on blog your fave accessory right now or anything you'd like ...


: Not bad for free gifts huh? 
2 winners will be chosen by  8pm on Monday (12/1).....

Goodluck :)

First giveaways are ...MidiRings!

Midi-Rings are SOO everything right now!! They just add all types of flair :)

Happy Holidays!!!!