The 2013 Gift Guide for.....[THE HIPSTER]

Welcome to your one stop shop for EVERYTHING gift related.

Up until Christmas, I'm going to be posting various gift guides for those hard to shop for people in your life. Below is the list I've come up with....look for gift guides coming soon!

[The HIPSTER]

[The VEGAN]

[The MUSIC JUNKIE]

[The GEEK]

[The BOOK NERD]

[The VINTAGE]

[The TRAVELER]

[The DRINK SNOB]

[The DIY ENTHUSIAST]

[The BLOGGER]

Now let's get on with the fun! First up.... the hipster. Something I have unofficially dubbed myself :). I'm not quite as hipster as some, but I definitely like the style. Flannel, Ray-Ban glasses, skinny jeans, and a pair of TOMS. Maybe a sock hat or a beanie. I think it's comfy, casual, and extremely attractive on men. I'll take a hipster over a preppy kid any day of the week.  

Anyways, on to the gift guide!

Hipster Scripture Bible Verse Calendar (or anything designed by Liz Carver)

Liz Carver is an amazing graphic designer and typographer. I highly recommend checking out everything in her Etsy store - you'll probably find a million things you love!

Owl and Later Clips

Perfect for keeping snack bags closed. What a hoot.

A Little Bit Bunny Cardigan

Mustard is a wonderful color, and who could hate an adorable bunny with glasses?

She & Him CDs

I absolutely adore Zooey Deschanel. Her band is classified as indie rock, and we all know that's the hipster's favorite genre of music. She's amazing - check them out!

Home Brew Kombucha Kit

Because who doesn't love making your own fermented tea?!

Spocks

I know you want a pair of "Spocks." Your favorite Star Trek Vulcan, in sock form!

Bowties

And suspenders, too. Both are crazy attractive on guys!

Choffy

So, hipster, you drink brewed chocolate beans instead of coffee beans. And it's delicious, too.

An anchor tie

Anchors are cool, and so are ties. Why not put them both together? 

A slouchy hat/sock hat/beanie

Every hipster should own one of these hats. I think it's mandatory, actually...

A man scarf

To me, a scarf is a scarf. What exactly makes it a "man's" scarf? Either way, it looks warm and cozy!

An ear cuff

I personally LOVE ear cuffs. And this octopus is cute!

Mason Jar Crafts

This book gives you a billion ideas of creative ways to use mason jars. Love it!

The Official DC Superhero Cookbook

Superheros rock. Superhero themed food is even better.

Flowers in a Can

Why grow flowers in a garden when you can grow them in a can instead?

Well, there you have it! I hope you found some gift inspiration for your hipster friends. If not, hopefully this list sparked some ideas on what you can get your friend. 

Peace, love, and skinny ties, 

Shabby Apple Gift Card Giveaway

I love, love, love vintage. Absolutely love it. 

I was contacted by Shabby Apple the other day, and asked if I would like to giveaway a $50 gift card to their store. Um, heck yes I would!

I worked with them last December to giveaway this beautiful necklace: 

Shabby Apple is an online vintage clothing and accessory store that was created by women, for women. A percentage of their sales is donated to charitable causes regarding women and children. Their products are gorgeous. Check out the Bistro Blouse: 

Alice (Come on - a whole collection dedicated to Alice in Wonderland?!)

Trade Winds

Le Soleil

What would  you buy? 

How to enter (leave a separate comment for each):

1. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook 

2. Tell me what Shabby Apple product is your favorite. Take a look around the site! Leave me a link to the product so I can see!

3. Subscribe to Passing Daisies by email (3 entries)

4. Follow me on GFC or Blogger 

5. Tweet about this giveaway, include a link, and tag @cityxlights13

Don't want to wait to win? Why not order something now!

Well, that's it! The giveaway will end SUNDAY, AUGUST 19TH at 11:59PM EST. Winner must be a resident of the USA. 

Much love, 

Holy COW, friends.

Talk about amazing.

Someone pinned this image of the Tone It Up ladies from this post of mine, and I have since been getting thousands of page views a day. It's ridiculous, and I love it! Thank you so much, whoever pinned that image! 

That being said, that just shows me that the Tone It Up community is really gaining some followers. I actually made a new blog - Butterflies & Bread - just to document my journey to get healthy and tone it up! Be sure to go follow that blog to stay up to date with my workouts and improvements in fitness!

On another note... I think I am going to go back to avoiding dairy completely. I have been getting outrageous headaches lately, and I've noticed that I get them after I eat dairy - today, I got my headache after I ate a piece of cheese around dinner time. It sucks, but if it means I will feel better, I need to do it. So back on the dairy-free train I go. Hopefully it will make a difference!

Okay, time for something fun - things I've been loving! I've noticed a lot of people have been doing this lately and I want to join in on the fun.


Things I'm Loving (this week)
1. Sports Bras
Specifically this... (Champion no seams in neon yellow)

And this... 

Also a Champion bra. This is a compression bra though. Isn't it pretty?

2. Shorts

Again, these are by Champion. I didn't buy them, but I really want them! They match my new sports bra!

3. Collard Wraps

Seriously, they are SO GOOD. These were filled with a mixture of wild mushrooms, pineapple, canned salmon, and Asian seasonings. Too yummy! 

4. Strawberry Rhubarb Jam 

I bought a jar of this from a local market called Pipkins a while ago - and I finished the jar within the week! I never eat jelly that quickly. This stuff was amazing, that's all I can say. Unfortunately, i have no picture of the actual jam, so here is one I found online...

5. White Bean Hummus

I wasn't sure how much I would like this when I bought it, but this is seriously my new favorite hummus. Too yummy. And it has pine nuts, which I love! You NEED to try this. 

That's all for now, friends! See you later! 

Much love,