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:
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!

labarretteachignon says
Forever 21, j’adore .. Et la robe aussi π
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Nike Onile says
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
t says
I love getting gift cards! I have a Starbucks one that I have yet to use too!
http://initialed.blogspot.com
FierceandFashionable says
I really want to try the glitter mascara!! Love the color block sweater from JCrew!
Michelle
Fierce & Fashionable
Frivolezze Provinciali says
I love gift cards, great post! kisses
♥ Margherita ♥
Frivolezze Provinciali
My-cliffnotes says
Oh Sephora how I love thee
Jamie says
I have a Sephora card that I am super excited about because I need a new bronzer.
Ashley says
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
Jennifer says
Loving the F21 items you want.
La borsa di Mary Poppins says
wow beautiful!!:)
http://www.borsadimarypoppins.com
xoxo
Gloria
Lisa - respect the shoes says
You’ve totally reminded me that I have some gift cards to unearth and spend. J.Crew and Sephora – lucky girl!
Stephanie says
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 π Happy New Year!
xo,
Stephanie
Diary of a Debutante
http://www.stephanieziajka.blogspot.com
Sheila says
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
femmefrugality says
Glitter eyeliner? I so want to go clubbing, now.
Aitana says
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Aitana says
I love them!!!^^
xoxo
Milana - TastyPrettyThings says
So jealouse π Looks like you’re gonna have lots of fun with those gift cards! π
Milana from http://tastyprettythings.com
Viola says
Lovely things!! I love that dress!!
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xx
Levi (tlnique) says
Gift cards are always a pleasure to receive π 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
Kiki says
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
Samantha Horseman says
OOOH I love all of those places! I still have a Pier One gift card left π
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Penniless Socialite says
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
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TheTinyHeart says
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
Megan, TfDiaries.com says
love the quilted boots
Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com
Amor says
I got J.Crew and F21 gift cards but I’m saving it for a great sale later π
By the way, I’m your new follower! Looking forward for more post! π
Xo,
Amor GLAMOROZA
Jodie says
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!
s says
love this post and gfs are the best! xO!
http://www.thehautecookie.com
Hallie @ Life:Oceanside says
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!
Always Maylee says
I love that pretty sparkly dress! I’d be happy with any of these gift cards!
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
kim bim says
i am following your blog.
kim bim says
very interesting post with loads of great stuffs
MiΕka Grabowska says
“FOREVER 21”
I love this dress very much. Is lovely.. :p
have a nice day.
http://misiayou97.blogspot.com/
Araceli Vera says
Magnífica entrada, te Deseo un feliz 2013
Bs
http://www.guapayconestilo.com
ChatterBlossom says
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/
Rachel says
Ah I wanted a Sephora gift card so badly!
Sam says
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
Chapstick Fanatic says
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
Janice Lunes says
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
Karla says
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!