Winter Accessories Every Girl Needs

There’s only one way to survive winter; with a boatload of trendy accessories to keep us looking cool and feeling toasty at the same time. Providing you have the following accessories, you could turn the most summery of outfits into a winter get-up. What will you buy from the list?

A Chunky Snood

A snood is the perfect winter accessory. If you don’t know what one is already, you must be living under a rock! You can wear the snood multiple ways; just take a look online and you’ll see. My favorite way is to wrap it around my neck like a scarf before pulling it over my head to create a hood/scarf effect. It keeps me extra toasty when the weather is frosty!  

Winter Boots

Winter boots are a must. I don’t mean Ugg boots either ladies; Boots that are toasty on the inside but look flattering worn with any outfit are a great buy. There are lots of different lengths to choose from, so you’ll need to pick yours depending on your favorite style. They can be a little pricey, but they are worth it if they’ll last you years.

A Trusty Bag

All girls need a trusty bag, whether it’s winter or summer. However, bags change in the winter and are much classier. They are usually made from materials such as leather and found in nice, rich colors; a bit like Shinola bags. Make sure your bag doesn’t let you down by choosing something sturdy.

Thick Tights

Throw some thick tights on with any summer dress and a cardigan and you’ll instantly have a cute outfit perfect for braving the cold. Wearing a summery dress with winter essentials creates a nice contrast too; very fashionable! If you like to be a bit more daring, you can even find tights with crazy patterns on them to funk up your outfits.

A Smart Coat

I really shouldn’t have to explain why every woman needs a smart coat, should I? There are plenty of winter events that call for a smart coat, so you don’t have to sacrifice your health to look good.

Ear Muffs

Ear muffs are the cutest, coolest way to keep your ears toasty. However, you won’t even need to mess up your hair with a hat! This is why so many girls love ear muffs. If you’ve never had a pair, now is the time to try them.

A Russian Hat

Russian hats are another great accessory for keeping our heads and ears warm. You won’t feel compelled to constantly pull your head gear over your ears, as this hat is designed to keep them warm at all times.

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Mittens

Mittens are warmer than gloves as they keep the heat in better. If you always have cold hands, mittens are the perfect solution!

If you’ve got these accessories in your wardrobe then there’s no need to worry. You’ll have a trendy, toasty winter. See you next time!  

Get All of Your Camera Needs at @BestBuy This Holiday Season #CamerasAtBestBuy #HintingSeason

The holidays are a magical time for making long-lasting memories with family and friends. Gather around the tree on Christmas morning and open presents while spending quality time with loved ones.  This Christmas may be an important one as it's your baby's first one, or maybe your child is now old enough to understand opening presents and is excited about it. Whatever the reason is, recording holiday memories to watch for years to come is priceless.  Choose Best Buy this holiday season for all of your video and picture needs.

Step into Best Buy for the latest cameras and camcorders to capture all of your memories. I'll be detailing three cameras below that come equipped with built in Wi-Fi so you can share your photos with ease.  

Nikon's D5300 DSLR with 1855 mm VR lens is certainly a camera I'd love to own! This 24.2 megapixel beauty comes with an advanced lens that enables you to capture sharp photo and video footage.  An optical image stabilization helps to prevent blurring which ensures perfect image quality.

Let Nikon help you to take beautiful photos this Christmas.

The camera is available in red or grey, depending on your taste and preference.  The best part is that you can instantly share your photos after taking them thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi.  

Many people are loyal to Sony Cameras and choose those over any other brand.  My first digital camera was actually a Sony! Have you thought about purchasing a Sony Alpha A6000 Compact System Camera with 16-50mm retractable lens?

I love the look of this camera, it has such an old-fashioned feel which really appeals to me. 

The Sony Alpha features a 24.3 megapixel sensor that makes it easy to shoot in stunning clarity.  With such megapixels, you know you'll be taking the clearest and crispest pictures possible.  It's available in white or silver and the built-in WiFi allows your to share stored content across all social media devices.  In case you were wondering, I prefer the black camera over the silver for Christmas ;).  

Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is the perfect pick if you're working with a tight budget.  This 16.3 megapixel camera allows you to shoot, share, and use Android apps.  The sensor lets you capture sharp images and high-definition video footage.  The 4.8" touch screen simplifies operation and the built-in WiFi makes sharing stored files easy.  Choose from either white or silver depending on your style.  

Say Cheese! 

The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 is a must for anyone with an Android based phone.  Any recipient who receives this underneath the tree on Christmas morning will be delighted.

Visit the Best Buy Holiday Gift Center to see more wonderful camera options.  Whether you're giving  one as a gift or shopping for yourself, I know you'll find the perfect camera that fits your needs.

*DISCLOSURE* The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.  

Hints and Tips For Arranging The Perfect Party

Whether you are arranging a party for a friend, a get together for yourself or a work event it stands to reason that you are going to want things to go as smoothly as possible. Arranging a party can seem like hard work, but really as long as you get organised and keep on track with
where you are it can be much easier than you imagine.

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The Needs of Everyone

Before you can really get your teeth stuck into arranging a party, you need to think about the type of party you want to arrange. A big part of this will be to do with what the occasion is and who will be attending. You'll probably arrange something different for an 18th birthday than you would for a 50th wedding anniversary for example. It isn't difficult to get sorted, just think about what is most appropriate for the people who are going to be attending.

Getting Organised

Once you have done this you can start to think about the party itself and getting organised. Without a doubt at this stage you need to create a party checklist

. This gives you the chance to tick off items that have been arranged so you can see where you at. This also lets you know what needs doing before the event and whether you need to work a little harder in order to get things done in time.

Hiring The Right People

No one is suggesting that you are able to do all of this on your own, so there is nothing wrong with hiring people to help. If you need lots of help then you could hire a party planner but this isn't essential. If you are going to hire their services then it is vital that you check their services and ensure that they are up to the job. Most companies should have you can see or testimonials that you can read before you hire their services. Services you could consider hiring includes caterers, DJ's and even furniture hire if that is needed. Speak to the party venue that you have in mind and see how much they arrange for you and how much you are expected to do yourself.

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Getting The Venue Ready

A big part of the party is the venue that you supply. Most of the time you will need to decorate this yourself but that really isn't difficult. One great tip is to fill the room with banners and balloons galore. These are relatively inexpensive so a great way of decorating a room without worrying too much about the cost. They also come in a whole range of colors so getting something that complements your chosen color scheme won't be difficult.

Depending on the type of event you are arranging you might also need to consider table layouts, seating for everyone and even whether you are going to have a seating plan or not. Lighting, staging and even getting the bar setup are all things that you might to consider.