October 9, 2012

Get Your Christmas Lists Ready (+ a Giveaway!)

Y'all...Christmas is like 80-something days away. Holy hay??!! Where did 2012 GO??!! Ya...Iono that answer either but now that I've stressed us all out and your blood pressure is through the roof, why don't you go ahead and start your Christmas list today. Yes? I mean, I know it's not even Halloween yet but you can never be too prepared. Or you could go ahead and start shopping for your family and friends (& me) too. Either way-go ahead and get your credit card out...
 
You can think me later.

(PS: thanks to Pinterest, I have a year round Christmas/Birthday board where I pin any/everything I'm lusting over and send the link to the board to all of my family for easy shopping. You're welcome for the idea. Read more here.)

So y'all know I love me anything personalized. (Who doesn't?) I mean, you could personalize a dirty diaper with my initials and I would be happier than a kid in a candy store. Or a stripper in Vegas. Or a bride on her wedding day.

Ok. Maybe that got a little out of hand. Where was I?

Oh-or you could just personalize a piece of metal, hang it on a fancy chain and send it my way and I would be equally as thrilled. You know...as the stripper in Vegas.

We've all seen these filigree monogram necklaces but if you're anything like me, you're not willing to pay an arm and leg for one. $200+?...NO THANKS.

 Oh hey...I have your solution...find it at Personalized from Me to You for $84.

Aaaand you're welcome.

I'm sporting the 18" gold-dipped necklace and y'all, I could sleep in this I love it so much. Talk about a fan-freaking-tastic wedding or Christmas gift. (Sidenote: I could really use this in silver, too) Really...you can never go wrong with a personalized necklace.

Also-if any of you are shopping for me this holiday season (which, you BETTER be!), I wouldn't be opposed to any of the following also showing up in my mail box. Please take note of my initials... sHn
Precious, right?!

Moving right along...
 
Now meet Meesh & Mia (aka THE most adorable college shop EVER). From ruffles and bows to sequins and bling, they have a gazillion different teams so there's a pretty good chance they carry yours! Trust me...no one EVER has cute UH stuff so anyone who carries my college gear is a winner in my book! 

The second I went to their site, I fell IN. LOVE. with their adorable scarves 
(& just about everything else, too!)

Ruffles. Sparkles. Bling. Yes, yes & yes!

 Seriously though...you can't find this stuff at Academy or Sports Authority and the fact that their items are SO reasonable and so is shipping, I foresee a LOT of Christmas shopping being done on Meesh & Mia this holiday season. Better yet, if you want to treat yourself to something this football season, get your shop on now and have it time to wear to the next game! DUH!

BUT WAIT...
THERE'S MORE!

Yes-I feel like an infomercial at this point but really...there's more!!

Meesh & Mia are giving TWO of my lucky readers a $25 gift certificate to use at their store! 

Let's make this easy...

1. Follow Beautiful Mess via Google Friend Connect & let me know you do so by leaving a comment
2. Visit their site and in your same comment, I wanna know what ONE item you'd LOVE to wear to your next college football game! Thaz all!

The giveaway will end Friday night at midnight and the winner will be announced Saturday morning.


Aaaaand GO!

74 comments:

  1. EmilyOctober 9, 2012 at 9:30 AM

    I want the OSU red, sequin dress!

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  2. Whitney EllenOctober 9, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Errrmerrgerrrr... They have the cutest Florida State stuff ever. I need the tank top with the bow. NEEEED!

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  3. BrookeOctober 9, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    Gimme that animal striped Wildcats shirt - NEED!

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  4. Amy GOctober 9, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I'm loving all of the college gear, perfect for tailgating! I'd definitely get some Aggie gear...either that scarf or one of the ruffle collar tops!

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  5. JMBOctober 9, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    haha "monogram a dirty diaper"! But let's face it, monogramming isn't a fad that's going anywhere anytime soon! Too timeless. Loving the college gear child, and thanks for the great site for the necklace! I won't even pay Marley Lilly's price tag - cheap skater like it's an Olympic event!

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  6. Allie BrooksOctober 9, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Love it all! I need the Arkansas Razorbacks crimson dolman tunic!!!!! Love love love!

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  7. MaggieOctober 9, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    I'm a follower and I would love the grey University of North Carolina Ruffle Scarf!!!

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  8. Erin @ Happily ObsessedOctober 9, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I wanna be as happy as a Vegas stripper!! I am LOVING the White & Gold MY ruffle scarf!! Uber cute!!

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  9. JodieOctober 9, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    I'm a fabulous follower!! And I would totally wear the black sequin dress!!! So cute!!

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  10. StephanieOctober 9, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    I'm following you now!

    I just love the Texas A&M bow tank in maroon!

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  11. meganOctober 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    What a cute scarf!! I want the South Carolina version!!

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  12. She's a big starOctober 9, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    Oh my goodness, get OUT with this stuff... I am in.love.!! I pretty much want everything but would have to pick the Vanderbilt Flair Tie Cardigan in black as my favorite - LOVE it! Go Dores!!!

    Oh, and I'm a follower!

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  13. KatieOctober 9, 2012 at 9:58 AM

    I spy old navy dress and OSU APPAREL!!!! :) I'M IN!

    Love the necklace too. I need one asap!

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  14. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    I follow via GFC.

    I'm also pretty impressed you used a UK item in your post. I knew I liked you! :) I am dying for a UK ruffle scarf in blue. Seriously. Dying.

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  15. UnknownOctober 9, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    I am a follower. I love the West Virginia striped button back dolman in navy!

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  16. Lins @ Country Roots City LivingOctober 9, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    I follow you GFC! Well since I am from Indiana I LOVE my Hoo Hoo Hoosiers! So I would love the scarf or one of the many shirts they have!!! :)


    http://countryrootscityliving.blogspot.com

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  17. EmilyOctober 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    Love the UH scarf!!!

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  18. Sarah BethOctober 9, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I follow you on GFC and I looooove the University of Arkansas Ruffled Team scarf in Crimson and White!

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  19. SamiOctober 9, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I follow you on GFC.. and I would love the Oklahoma State zip-up tunic! That thing is so dang cute :)

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  20. BetsyOctober 9, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I would wear one of the Alabama ruffled scarves in a heartbeat if it were ever cold enough to wear one, but I really like the university of alabama cinched waist dress in black, too!

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  21. JamieOctober 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    I'm a follower on GFC :)

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  22. Darby HawleyOctober 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    OMG that scarf your wear is fab-u-lous! I gotta have my own ;-)
    Of course I follow you via GFC and I love the black and gold scarf *pick me* ;-)

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  23. JamieOctober 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    I totally want the University of Georgia Crystal Ruffle Scarf in Red & Black!! How stinkin' cute!

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  24. UnknownOctober 9, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Shut up! You are SO freaking gorgeous! Seriously, forgt the scarf {which is great, yes} but you my dear are so so pretty!

    I too, LOVE the necklace but the cost has always shunned me away.

    Reason# 394839 why I love reading blogs, I find {must have} items for a lot less!

    I haven't been around le ol' blog lately, but I figured I stop in yours to see what you have been up too. Instagram just doesn't get all the inside fun.

    Xo, Jess

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  25. ♥ Marcy ♥October 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    OMGGGGGGGGGGGG
    I am following you but I am just curious... how in the hell am I just supposed to pick one thing? I am a UK gal through and through and I serrrsllllyyyy love it ALL. I guess if I had to pick just one thing gah ummmmm I love the Ruffle Collar Top in Royal or White... The Double Tiered Tunic in Royal or White... The Jeggings... and so much more. Seeee I couldn't just pick one thing good lawddddddddddd

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  26. LaurenOctober 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    The Clemson Univ. flirty dress in PURPLE! OMG. What a great site!

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  27. MelanieOctober 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I follow your blog and I'd choose the boatneck orange shirt to wear to the next Florida game!

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  28. Amanda @ everyday b and bOctober 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I didn't have to make it that far into their website to decide I needed anything and everything to do with Ohio State. The sweater you have up in this post would be perfect for fall weather games here in Ohio!

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  29. NicoleOctober 9, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Ooh super cute!! I had no idea this kind of stuff even existed! I'm thinking the UT ruffle collar top in white. Even past Labor Day!

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  30. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Ackadack!! So cute! I need a flirty UK dress stat.

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  31. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Great giveaway! I follow you via GFC!

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  32. AshleyOctober 9, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    love the scarf!!! where did you get your boots from?? in the picture above?

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  33. Charlie's Mommy (Beth)October 9, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    What an awesome giveaway. I follow you via GFC. There were too many to choose from but I love the The University of Florida Flirty Dress in Royal.

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  34. BabygirlOctober 9, 2012 at 11:50 AM

    Oh.my.gawd...their stuff is great! I am of course a follower, and I would love to own the Classic fit Dolman Tunic in Royal...Go UK!

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  35. Whitney from WashingtonOctober 9, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    What a great giveaway! Thanks for hosting.

    I'm a follower and I LOVE the The University of Tennessee Crystal Logo Ruffle Scarf

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  36. KrystinaOctober 9, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    I would love this University of Houston Crystal Logo Ruffle Scarf in Red!!!

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  37. Mary October 9, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I'm a follower and I love the U of AL flirty dress in black :) ROLL TIDE!

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  38. Lynn | Motherhood in MotionOctober 9, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Been a follower for ever now and Love the TCU purple and white ruffle scarf!

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  39. JamieOctober 9, 2012 at 12:47 PM

    I follow your blog!

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  40. CALLIEOctober 9, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    I love their stuff!! So cute. I am a follower :)

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  41. CALLIEOctober 9, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    I would probably get the Striped button back top in MS State, of course!! Or a scarf... bc I'm scarf obsessed.. Yea, probably a scarf!

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  42. LindseyOctober 9, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I've been a secret reader for a couple months but am now a follower! Love your blog.

    I would love the University of Idaho crystal logo ruffle scarf! Go Vandals! (I know y'all are like, who??? :)

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  43. AmandaOctober 9, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    NICE, Steph!! LOVED this post and I'm drooling over all your wish list items I want them tooooo! haha only I would choose LSU... juss sayyyyin ;) duh im a follower xo

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  44. AmandaOctober 9, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Anythang LSU would be marrrrvelous. I live in Austin (home away from home) so I never get any CUTE LSU wear!

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  45. Courtney @ The Wags DailyOctober 9, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    I love the tank tops and the scarves! good thing Texas weather is bipolar so I could use both!!

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  46. JenOctober 9, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I am a follower and I would love anything from the University of Oregon! Such cute stuff!

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  47. RaquelOctober 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I follow your blog, duh! :) Oh man...it's a tie between the University of Maryland logo ruffle scarf or the UMD bow tank! Both are adorable!

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  48. UnknownOctober 9, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    following you on gfc! i would wear the ucf black bow tank! super cute :)

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  49. Jessica Who?October 9, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    i follow via gfc! :)

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  50. Jessica Who?October 9, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    i'd get the UH spirit dress!

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  51. justme5686October 9, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    I follow and would love the Princeton University flirty dress in black!

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  52. Marianna DunnOctober 9, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Oh. My. God. How did I not know about this shop! Too cute! I love he NC State Rufle collar top in red! Oh and everything else too! :)

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  53. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    i am a follower and I would for sure get the red/black Tech ruffled scarf!!

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  54. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE the UH cinched waist dress in red with navy! So cute!

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  55. KristenOctober 9, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    i put that on my Christmas list this year! i've been wanting one for-ever and this is the year!

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  56. TiffanyOctober 9, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    I follow you! I'd definately want an Oklahoma State item.....to wear to the game I'm headed to for my birthday! :)

    `Tiffany
    http://tiffanyd22.blogspot.com

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  57. Britni October 10, 2012 at 12:14 AM

    I sooo want the University of Iowa scarf!!

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  58. Meredith SteffenOctober 10, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Following, duhh. :) It would have to be the MAROON bolero!! Gig'em Aggies!

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  59. Meredith SteffenOctober 10, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Not sure if my original comment showed up.. so I'll post again (?). Bolero in Maroon. Gig'em!

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  60. McKenzieOctober 10, 2012 at 9:38 AM

    Their stuff is ADORABLE!! I think that University of Texas Assymmetric Ruffle top in burnt orange would be a GREAT push present for me! :)

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  61. PamelaOctober 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    of course, I follow you! Love the necklace!

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  62. NobodyOctober 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I freaking LOVEEEEEEEEE this demon deacon bow tank!! http://www.meeshandmia.com/products/the-wake-forest-university-bow-tank-in-black.html

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  63. CassieOctober 10, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    of course i follow you!! Cassie @ Our Walter Life\

    and i'm a IL girl, so i NEED that navy blue University of Illinois scarf. Oh my my - i lovie!!

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  64. Megan COctober 10, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    I am not following you! Love the blog by the way!

    My husband attends UH so that scarf caught my eye for the games we will attend or I would love the green or gray Baylor scarf!

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  65. LindsayOctober 10, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I'm following you!
    I really like the tank top with the bow... in Carolina Gamecock colors!

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  66. Janna ReneeOctober 10, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    I follow you and I want the tank top with the bow. I feel like it is so bloggerific! PS. I'm a sucker for anything monogrammed too.

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  67. AllisonOctober 10, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    Oh Mah Goodness!!!! I follow via google connect and I would want the Michigan State ruffle collar top in green!!!

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  68. TiffanyOctober 10, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I am following you via Google Friend Connect and if I got a gift card I would definitely get the same scarf you are wearing! LOOOOVE it!

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  69. Tristan Paige {at} Sunshine!October 10, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    The MU Casual Fit Dolman Tunic is adorable! Pair it with leggings and riding boots and I would be set for Tiger gameday!

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  70. UnknownOctober 11, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    I love all of the Ohio State stuff but I think the scarf would be the most versatile! Love your blog too!!

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  71. Jesslyn AmberOctober 11, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    I follow! :)

    And I NEED the Bama cardigan! :)

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  72. MonicaOctober 11, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I follow via Google. If I won a gift card I would get the purple TCU ruffle scarf!

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  73. stefany21October 11, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    I Follow Beautiful Mess via Google Friend Connect!

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  74. AnetOctober 13, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    oh, wow! you are so stylish lady)

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