Black & White

 Outfit Details

Photos by: Tess Irene Photography

Grey Cardigan: Nordstrom here {On sale $33!} also adore this here, here, and here {under $50}// White Tank: {old, similar here $6} // Black Jeans: old {love these under $40 here and here under $70 here} // Purse: old {adore here, under $25 and very similar here, under $30} Black Booties: Steve Madden {sold out} obsessed with these Madden beauties here and here {Under $25!}

 

 

Later post alert! Although the holiday bizziness is over and done with {boo}, I still find myself running around for last minute holiday deals.  I'm a last minute kind of gal, the struggle is real you all! There's just certain specials I refuse to let myself miss out on because of how killer in fact they really are. The latest favorite of mine has been Nordstrom. Right now Nordstrom has  50% off selective items but they sure do make it hard to pick from.

 

This adorbs grey cardigan is hot on sale at only $33 here. Shop some of my other favorites like these amazing black {here} over the knee boots for under $100 and this cozy sweater {here}. Did I mention you can grab some of these goods up until January 4th? Yea, AMAZING right. I hope you'll had a wonderful Christmas...I promise to post my last holiday look {late post, Again...ha ha} and how I spent my Christmas. Although it was hard without my dad..it was another wonderful Christmas spent with family making memories and of course taking pictures!

 

 



 Much love,

Mandy Nicole

 



A Love Story

 

"I love you now for what we've already shared, and I love you now in anticipation of all that's to come" -Nicholas Sparks

Pictures by: Nicole Harnois Photography

 

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! I'm so excited to finally share these amazing photos captured by the lovely Nicole Harnois Photography with you all! Dustin and I had planned to take Christmas pictures with our adorable pups {aren't they so stinkin' cute?} so we could send out Christmas cards to all our loved ones. However, Dustin had bigger plans that day and wow was I blown away! My best friend of 6 years had asked for my hand in marriage and we couldn't be more excited! We as a couple have endured a lot through the past 6 years, this year being the most difficult ones yet. My family and I had lost an incredible man, my hero, my daddy. Without the love and support from all our wonderful family and friends, I don't know what my family would've done. What I do know is we're so incredibly thankful and have been blessed with a beautiful guardian angel. I can't say thank you enough. Dustin you've been my rock through some incredibly difficult times and together I know we can face life's challenges, hand in hand, with our  heads held high. I can't wait for many more incredible years with you. I love you you the most.

 

Special thanks again to Nicole and her husband Andrew for capturing these incredibly special photos and the surprise ending!  

 

 

It's All In The Details

 

{Click Below for Outfit Details}

 

Grey Pull over: Old {similar here} // Gingham Shirt: old // Herringbone Vest: here {On sale for $60, Get it before its gone!} // Jeans: Tresure&Bond // Knee High Boots: Nordstrom here {35% off} //

Necklace: Similar here // Bracelet: Target Style here // Earrings: adore these here // Mac Lips: Everyday Diva here //

 

Happy Holidays! Count Down to Christmas {6 Days!}. I can't believe Thanksgiving has come and gone and Christmas is almost here! You could say I'm a little extremely giddy. All my presents are bought for, however not wrapped...nor under the Christmas tree. My goal for this weekend is to sip some wine or hot coco, watch the Hallmark Movie Channel and wrap away! I hope holiday shopping went well for you all! Have some last minute gift shopping to complete? Below I created gift guides for your favorite BFF and gifts for her, whether that's for the Mrs, mom, or sister. Christmas is a time of giving, but it's more then just giving gifts..it's about spreading love and holiday cheer {I know cheesy, but for realz}..this holiday season ask not who to buy for but also how to give to those less fortunate. It was last reported in 2010 an estimated 23,808 individuals in Iowa alone struggle with homelessness. Whether you give your time or a donation, A little goes a long ways.  There are so many organizations and charities you can donate to and below I've include ideas for places locally where you can not only donate, but volunteer your time as well. Tis the season!

 

Local Shelters {Salvation Army, House of Hope, Catholic Worker House, Hospitality House}

Non-Profit Charities {Link here of different Iowa Charities}

 Toys for Tots

Local Churches

Hospitals

 

Wishing you all a magical holiday!!

 

 

Gifts for the #BFF

Gifts for the #BFF by mandynicole featuring wick candles

Dear Santa

Dear Santa by mandynicole featuring christmas holiday decor

 

Gift Guide for The Mr. With Nordstrom

Gift Guide for The Mr. With Nordstrom by mandynicole featuring stainless steel jewelry

Holiday Glitz and Gift Guides

{Click the links below for direct access to these must have holiday pieces}

Photos by: Tess Irene Photography

 

Holiday Look 1: Red Sweater: J.Crew Factory, 30% off & Free shipping! Code HELP {Also, Similar here and love this here // Gingham Shirt: Similar here, under $12! // Sequin Skirt: old {Very similar here and love this, under $40  // Bow Heels: ShoeDazzle // Emerald Clutch: Old Navy // Crystal Link Bracelet: Target Style, under $20, buy 1 get one 50% off // Gold Watch: Michael Kors // Kate Spade Bow Bracelet: c/o a sweet friend, here and here.

 

Holiday season is in the air and lets just say I definitely caught wind of all the cheer and excitement! There's so much to love about Christmas time {to name a few} from the holiday decor, to the Hallmark Channel Christmas movies {and those Hallmark card commercials..phew they get me every time} and last but not least, December, the month of giving. {Oh and one more, Bows, Bows, and more bows!} With every Christmas year {brings happy Christmas cheer} but also a ton of last minute shopping. I don't know about you, but I adore all the little trinkets and small gift orders for all members of the family. Sometimes the most challenging part of gift purchasing is knowing where and when to buy for your loved ones. Each Friday leading up to Christmas, I will be posting his and her gift guides and also gifts guide ideas for your favorite bestie as well {Can't leave out the besties, ladies and you too bro's}.

 

Besides putting together gift guides every week for you all, I will be posting some go to looks for the Holidays. It's not too often I get the chance to get all dolled up in a perfect little gold sequins skirt and these adorable ShoeDazzle bow heels! This time of season you can't go wrong with a little red paired with a gold accent piece..and what I love most about this look are all of these pieces have been re-layered to pull together a fun, glitzy, and effortless holiday look. Enjoy!

 

 

Stop back soon to check out a go to gift guide for him!

Thanks for following loves!