gift guide: stocking stuffers.

it's only one week until christmas. ONE WEEK! this is my last gift guide, and if you're anything like me, you're still scrambling to grab a few things for the stockings {and maybe some main gifts as well. yiiiikes!} here a few nice stocking stuffers that i'd like to see hitting our stockings this year!

1. penguin stacking toy {$13} melissa and doug sure know how to do toys, and this wood stacker is no different! eight stacking cups come together to create an adorable penguin. it's a nice twist on the classic stacking toys.

2. minimergency kit for him {$12 with madewell code TOYOU} this is the perfect little kit of just-in-case supplies. this kit has everything from nail clippers to stain remover to a mending kit. perfect when you're on the go and having a mini SOS moment. minimergency kit for her also available.

3. houndstooth socks {$12 // 3 for $27} just about every man in my life has brought up their need for work/church socks this holiday. while i refuse to wrap up socks and stick them under the christmas tree {is it just me or is that the most boring present!?}, they're perfect for a stocking stuffer. and i love this subtle yet stylish houndstooth print.

4. eos lipbalm {$3} the dry winter weather always takes a toll on my skin and lips. this lip balm not only feels good on the lips but it sure tastes good. something todd can appreciate :)

5. henri bendel monogram compact {$38} every christmas, i would give these compacts to my interns as a little thank you, and i always secretly wished i had one too! they're gorgeous and a really nice weight. they also come in a variety of colors and patterns. 

6. capri blue volcano candle--aka best candle EVER {$12+} this quite honestly is the best candle i've ever owned. the smell is rich, but fresh… and just ahhh-mazing! the candle also burns forever. whenever i visit the US, i grab one or two to keep me stocked up. i always burn this candle when one of my friends come to visit because she loves the smell of  my "american home".

7. jack black traveler set {$25} i worked in a beauty store and salon back in high school and the jack black products were one of our top sellers for men. and they've been my favorite ever since. the scent is delicious. i swear just the scent will make your man stronger. :)

8. NARS velvet matte lipstick pencil {$22} i stumbled upon this lipstick pencil back in nyc and i instantly fell in love. the pigment is so rich and lasts all day. no joke. todd will come home at 8 PM and ask why i'm wearing lipstick. little did he know i put it on at 8 AM and even ate a couple meals in it. this stuff is gold. some of my favorite colors are pop life, sex machine, and cruella.

$50 boden giveaway!

hello lovies! i have teamed up with the beautiful ladies over at lunch pails and lipstick to share some of my favorite go-to looks for the holiday season. and to kick off this holiday season in style, i am sponsoring a $50 giveaway to boden!

boden is one of my favorite british brands for the whole family, and i have been crushing on it for years. luckily, it's also available in america, and i hope you fall head over heels for it too. how could you not! :) so jump over to lunch pails and lipstick for a chance to win $50 to boden!

harper is wearing one of my favorite dresses from boden. it's bright and fun for the season and very versatile. it also has a nice heavy texture, so it can handle the weather.  she is also wearing the boden elephant bodysuit and ribbed tights. as you can tell, it's an unhealthy obsession. :)

susie & toto giveaway {closed!}

congrats to lizzie d. for winning the giveaway!

finding a new children's boutique excites me, and when i stumbled upon susie & toto, i knew i hit gold. beautiful, hand-crafted italian gold. and all with a very fair price tag, which pleasantly surprised me! 

at susie & toto, each piece is carefully handpicked from the finest italian designers. from adorable tea dresses to soft cashmere cardigans. ohhh la la! doesn't that sound delicious? check out their beautiful cashmere jumper and winter shorts on miss harper. 

here are some of my favorite susie & toto boy and girl looks: 

scarf // shirt // cardigan // trousers

jacket // scarf // bodysuit // shorts // booties

christmas comes early this year because susie & toto is giving away the allesia polka dot scarf to one lucky reader! and this thing is even more gorgeous in person!

here's how to enter: 

1 // follow susie & toto on facebook & twitter

2 // for an extra entry, follow heels on the bus on instagram & pinterest

**leave a comment below telling me which ways you entered

entries are open until until sunday 8th december at 23:59 GMT— good luck!

can't wait until 8th december to own this beauty? head over to susie & toto to check out their 12 days of christmas promo. every day from 1st december to 12th december they are offering a selected item of their winter collection at a discounted price. woot woot! we all win.

kiddie roundup.

here are a few of my favorite kids' pieces from the nordstrom half-yearly sale. i still can't believe how great the discounts are. some items are 50% off... from nordstrom! sound the alarms, people. and lets also turn our attention to that gold hoodie because it's blowing my mind. now hurry, before all the sizes run out!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

and since i can't stop, here are a few more favorites for your littles:

bits & bobs.

i should be packing and cleaning and stressing for our flight to nyc today,

but i can't seem to pull myself away from the screen.

at least some good has come out of this, and i've found a few fun finds for you! 

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boys meets girls. i need these puppies.

awkward situations we need rules for. bam!

easy back-to-school breakfast. 

with nyc on the brain i'm loving this and these.

keep your bikini bod through the fall.

the dos and dont's of fall 2013 fashion trends. 

{especially love 2 & 9}

pretty little hair piece.

the best teepees. i. need. more. space!

wish i had a flying nanny for our flight.

love this music video. 

haha, 10 situations only mormons understand.

{photo by julie shaner}

london finds.

with the birth of the royal baby, london is bursting with excitement!

to keep the fun going, i've found {and purchased}
some of these fun london-themed goodies from around town. 

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loving these london bus cards for harper to write sweet nothings in for her future prince.

a sweet & funny book about the history of the royal nappy.

london tube lines print. 

no better way to carry your sandwich. 

london city skyline necklace.

george costanza's reaction to the royal name. 

absolutely love this london pillow. this one too. 

this map of london print is designed to perfection. 

{i need the nyc one too!}

the cutest royal baby play set. i already have two!

iconic london alphabet print. 

HAPPY FRIDAY!