How to Style a Teddy Bear Coat + Coat Ideas

There are some trends that I watch from a distance and contemplate on trying because I tend to play it safe with my wardrobe- teddy coats was one of them! I finally dipped my toe in the teddy bear coat pond with this gorgeous pink one and I couldn't help but "snuggle up" to the trend! This is also a great outfit idea for the last of the Holiday parties or into the New Year!

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What I'm wearing: Pink Teddy Coat (here) | Black Turtle Neck Dress | cabi "Dandy" boots (sold out, but similar here)

Last Minute Beauty Gift Ideas with Sephora inside JCPenney

Please note that this is a sponsored post in collaboration with Sephora inside JCPenney, this post was created and written by me for lilbitsofchic.com and express my personal views and opinions. #SephoraInJCP

I can’t believe it’s Christmas shopping crunch time and if you find yourself in a scramble like I tend to find myself in, here is a major tip: go to a one-stop-shop like JCPenney where you will find something for everyone under one roof! Today I’m zeroing in on the beauty lovers in my life (phew there are many!) I didn’t stress about it because there is Sephora inside my local JCPenney and I was able to check off lots of names.

Sephora inside JCPenney not only carries the big beauty brands like Kat Von D and Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, but they also have Sephora Favorites gift sets that have a variety of brands in one set at a great price. They also have a great variety of skincare and haircare product gift selections from notable brands.

Here are some of my most notable picks that are great last minute gift ideas:

SEPHORACOLLECTION Midnight Wishes Eyeshadow Palette: At just $24, this palette of 16 matte, shimmer, and metallic eyeshadows is such a great deal for such great product. This is also a New Year’s Eve party-ready palette!

SEPHORACOLLECTION Wish Upon A Star Mini Brush Set: At just $15, this mini brush set is the perfect stocking stuffer for the beauty lover, traveling woman or woman on-the-go!

KatVon D Ink Well Long-Wear Matte Eyeliner: As a beauty enthusiast, you can’t go wrong with Kat Von D’s eyeliner, this one in particular is a long-wear matte eyeliner that I am a big fan of! Also a great stocking stuffer option!

Sephora Favorites “Perfume Sampler” This set contains 13 samples of Sephora inside JCPenney’s most popular fragrances. Once the recipient of the gift chooses their favorite scent, they can take the voucher that is included to Sephora inside JCPenney to redeem for a full size perfume at no extra cost! Instead of guessing which perfume to get someone, you can basically just have them choose their own- pretty genius, right? PS, they also have a cologne version for Men! Both are in-store exclusives.

Sephora Favorites “Standout Stylers”: Everyone cares about their hair, but everyone also has different hair needs and this Sephora Favorites set includes the 7 top-selling hair essentials that work for all textures. The OUAI Wave Spray and DryBar Triple Sec 3-in-1 are included. This set is also an in-store exclusive.

I narrowed my picks down to five, but I could have kept going because Sephora inside JCPenney has a wide array of different products, gift sets and stocking stuffers to choose from! If you still have names to check off (or impress), head on over to your local Sephora inside JCPenney! 

Happy Shopping!

How to style a Sequins Midi Skirt

Nothing says celebration like sequins, the coveted texture of the Holidays and for that I wanted to highlight how to style a chic sequins piece: the midi skirt! 

I'm happy to be doing this with the help of some of my stylish San Diego blogger friends who are bringing their own take on the piece (read on to see!)

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Lafayette 148 NY Blazer (also in black here) | Lafayette 148 NY sequins midi skirt (also available in gold here) | Black pointed heels | MAC Liptensity Lipstick in "Mulling Spices" | Black turtleneck

Christmas Tree Picking Uniform

'Tis the season my friends and if you're new here, hi I'm Paulina and I LOOOOOVE the Holidays! If you've been here before, then you probably already knew that (hee hee). To initiate each holiday season, one of my husband and I's traditions is to go to our local pinery and pick out a Christmas tree- it's a great way to get into the Holiday spirit and jumpstart the decorating!

I have documented some of our Christmas Tree picking trips throughout the years on this blog and looking back it has made me realize 1) I've been blogging for a loooong time 2) There's a formula to my Christmas Tree picking outfit!

This said formula includes: plaid + boots (Hunter boots specifically) + scarf + red lips. 

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Cocktail Party Ready with Lafayette 148 NY

TGIF! It's Friday and did someone say cocktails?! Well even if they didn't here is my cocktail-ready outfit that I wore for a wonderful night out to celebrate the grand opening of Lafayette 148 New York's new flagship store inside South Coast Plaza. It was truly an evening of fashion as the theme was "The Art of The Occasion" which is very fitting for this time of year. It was also a night of philanthropy as some proceeds were benefiting Girls Inc. of Orange County. 

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Dress | Blazer (sold out in black, but navy blue here) | Boots (similar here) | Kendra Scott Necklace