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Christmas Continued …Gift Cards!

01/07/13 | Amazon Prime, Christmas, Forever 21, J Crew, presents, Sephora, Starbucks

It is that time of year when I am already missing the holiday season.  Today begins the first week of 2013 with five work day and right now I would love to be back with my family in Florida, but one bright side, like me, you probably have quite a few gift cards to your favorite stores from those who love you best.  I currently have five and I am excited to purchase things I had my eye on for 2013 without even breaking into my shopping budget:

I am so thankful to my wonderful friends and family for these amazing opportunities to get things I have been wanting!  I have to all five brick-and-mortar stores but have yet to purchase anything as I really want to make sure I get exactly what I want.  Here is what I have had my eye on at each store:

J. CREW
J. Crew has so many great items that serve as basics in my wardrobe and I all of the items I will use my gift card on, or towards, are basics.  My top three choices are the Tippi Cardigan in black (honestly, you can never have enough black sweaters), the tortoise link bracelet (and you all know my fascination of tortoise here) and the colorblock stripe boatneck tee in dark emerald blue. 

FOREVER 21
I have been a long time fan of Forever 21.  They may not have the most well made clothes but they have prices you really can not beat.  Last month I won the Decor to Dress Giveaway on the blog  Haute Khuuture which me to pick out a beautiful dress from Forever21 and my best friend Esme stunned in the Sequin A-Line Dress on New Years Eve. 
 
However, as this dress is mine it is not something I am going to consider buying with my gift card. Instead I have had my eye on: their collard scarf print dress, the quilted print shaft boots in brown, and cable 3/4 knit sweater in mint. 
AMAZON
Amazon, and my Amazon prime membership is one of my favorite things ever!  Picking three items from this site was definitely the hardest selection of any of my gift cards simply because of the wide array of items offered by the company.  I have made my love for asparagus very clear here and I think this All-Clad Stainless Asparagus Pot with Steamer Basket steamer would be absolutely amazing addition to my kitchen!  The two other items I have had my eye on are these adorable Women’s Tahoe Earmuffs in Poppy and Colby MP3 Super Bass Digital Stereo Earphones (noise-canceling which would be very helpful for my daily commute). 

SEPHORA
Honestly, knowing me a gift card to my favorite makeup store is such a terrific gift.  I have professed my love here, so picking only three things that I want at Sephora was actually very difficult. Smashbox Sheer Focus Tinted Moisturizer SPF 15 in Light is definitely my first choice because I won a small size in a Blogger giveaway recently and I LOVED it!  My second choice Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Tube as I am running though and it is one of my favorite products and finally the Sephora Glitter Eyeliner and Mascara in Sassy Silver (silver glitter) as my roommate got it for me in gold for Christmas and I loved it! 

STARBUCKS

I have been looking at assorted Christmas mugs and paraphernalia that have been on sale at Starbucks to buy with my gift card but I think I am going to keep this one for hot beverages as New York City winter really starts getting cold.  As I have mentioned here Starbucks is not my favorite coffee chain but I will never turn down a free coffee!

Do you have any gift cards to your favorite stores left over from the holidays?  
What are you planning on buying? 

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Comments

  1. labarretteachignon says

    January 8, 2013 at 4:39 pm

    Forever 21, j’adore .. Et la robe aussi 🙂

    http://labarretteachignon.blogspot.fr/

  2. Nike Onile says

    January 8, 2013 at 4:48 am

    Gift cards are greeaat… when you get them to places you love…lol I’m loving the boots!

    xoxo
    Nike O.
    http://www.eighthundredsqft.com

  3. t says

    January 8, 2013 at 3:54 am

    I love getting gift cards! I have a Starbucks one that I have yet to use too!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

  4. FierceandFashionable says

    January 8, 2013 at 1:49 am

    I really want to try the glitter mascara!! Love the color block sweater from JCrew!

    Michelle

    Fierce & Fashionable

  5. Frivolezze Provinciali says

    January 8, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I love gift cards, great post! kisses

    ♥ Margherita ♥

    Frivolezze Provinciali

  6. My-cliffnotes says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:42 pm

    Oh Sephora how I love thee

  7. Jamie says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    I have a Sephora card that I am super excited about because I need a new bronzer.

  8. Ashley says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    Haha I got gift cards to Starbucks and Sephora as well! Gotta love getting gift cards, it’s so fun to be able to shop the post-holiday sales with free money!

    -Ashley
    Breakfastatsaks.com

  9. Jennifer says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    Loving the F21 items you want.

  10. La borsa di Mary Poppins says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    wow beautiful!!:)
    http://www.borsadimarypoppins.com
    xoxo
    Gloria

  11. Lisa - respect the shoes says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    You’ve totally reminded me that I have some gift cards to unearth and spend. J.Crew and Sephora – lucky girl!

  12. Stephanie says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    Found you through a giveaway, and I had to follow your blog! It’s SO cute. Looks like you got some amazing stuff for Christmas. I’d love for you to stop by and follow back 🙂 Happy New Year!

    xo,
    Stephanie
    Diary of a Debutante
    http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com

  13. Sheila says

    January 7, 2013 at 7:01 pm

    I love getting giftcards! It’s like second to receiving money! hahaha.. My favorites are Nordies and Sephora. I wouldn’t mind J.Crew and Starbucks though. lol!

    xo – Sheila
    http://www.sheislovelyblog.com

  14. femmefrugality says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Glitter eyeliner? I so want to go clubbing, now.

  15. Aitana says

    January 7, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Thank you so much for visiting and commenting my blog!!!^^
    i follow you on GFC, Bloglovin, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram 😉
    can you follow me in all of them too?¿? 😀

    xoxo

  16. Aitana says

    January 7, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    I love them!!!^^

    xoxo

  17. Milana - TastyPrettyThings says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:23 pm

    So jealouse 😉 Looks like you’re gonna have lots of fun with those gift cards! 🙂

    Milana from http://tastyprettythings.com

  18. Viola says

    January 7, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    Lovely things!! I love that dress!!

    caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
    xx

  19. Levi (tlnique) says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    Gift cards are always a pleasure to receive 🙂 Coincidentally I’m running a giveaway on my blog where you can win a 125e gift card! Check it out if you want to!

    http://www.tlnique.blogspot.com

  20. Kiki says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    I love the urban decay eye primer! i swear bye it!! I wish we had a starbucks near by our closest one is two hours away! :((
    XoXo

  21. Samantha Horseman says

    January 7, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    OOOH I love all of those places! I still have a Pier One gift card left 🙂

    http://designerinteal.blogspot.com

  22. Penniless Socialite says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:43 pm

    I am loving your picks from Forever 21. I got a Target gift card that I spent on dog food the day after Christmas….boring I know. I have an Anthro gift card that I am itching to use though.
    Tara
    Penniless Socialite
    Enter to Win Ad Space!

  23. TheTinyHeart says

    January 7, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    Gift cards are the best! I have Starbucks ones (been drinking a LOT of free peppermint mochas, ha), Target, Forever 21, Sephora, and Ulta! Thinking of getting the Naked 2 palette.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  24. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    January 7, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    love the quilted boots
    Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

  25. Amor says

    January 7, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    I got J.Crew and F21 gift cards but I’m saving it for a great sale later 🙂
    By the way, I’m your new follower! Looking forward for more post! 🙂

    Xo,
    Amor GLAMOROZA

  26. Jodie says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:34 am

    I also got Forever 21 and Amazon gift cards!! I’ve being eying the F21 that scarf print dress for some time now!! Have a great week!

  27. s says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:26 am

    love this post and gfs are the best! xO!
    http://www.thehautecookie.com

  28. Hallie @ Life:Oceanside says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:09 am

    pretty sure we are gift cards twinsies! These are like allll of my favorite locations to shop!
    Starbucks steals my money like it’s going out of style so anytime I get free money to their my bank account thanks me:)

    LOVING those F21 boots!

  29. Always Maylee says

    January 7, 2013 at 11:05 am

    I love that pretty sparkly dress! I’d be happy with any of these gift cards!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

  30. kim bim says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:31 am

    i am following your blog.

  31. kim bim says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:30 am

    very interesting post with loads of great stuffs

  32. Miśka Grabowska says

    January 7, 2013 at 10:25 am

    “FOREVER 21”
    I love this dress very much. Is lovely.. :p

    have a nice day.
    http://misiayou97.blogspot.com/

  33. Araceli Vera says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:51 am

    Magnífica entrada, te Deseo un feliz 2013
    Bs
    http://www.guapayconestilo.com

  34. ChatterBlossom says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:49 am

    I would love a J Crew gift card for xmas!! Great gift!
    Found you through the giveaway and am your newest follower,
    -Jamie
    http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/

  35. Rachel says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:21 am

    Ah I wanted a Sephora gift card so badly!

  36. Sam says

    January 7, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Love your sequin dress! For some reason I can never seem to find anything I want once I have a gift card – all the stuff I was craving in Topshop before Xmas seems to have disappeared now I can afford it!

    Sam Muses xx
    Boohoo Giveaway

  37. Chapstick Fanatic says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:57 am

    i LOVE giftcards! i especially like that bracelet and striped tee you picked from j crew.

    thanks for stopping by the blog! come again soon.

    http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

  38. Janice Lunes says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:45 am

    Great Post!

    I think I’ll buy a sephora card thanks for the tip !!!

    P.S Just wanted to remind you that my giveaway is still open until the 14th for everyone to join !
    You can only say YES to this amazing Frenchonista Clutch worth $150 !!

    Love,

    Jen

    http://www.the-fashion-milkshake.blogspot.nl

  39. Karla says

    January 7, 2013 at 8:14 am

    I love me some gift cards!! Those are seriously the best present!! =)
    This year, I mainly got gift cards to restaurants for date nights with the hubs, but I did get one Sephora card that I can’t WAIT to use! That sparkly dress from Forever 21 is AMAZE!

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