FASHION FOCUS: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES - The {not so ugly} Christmas Sweater

1. TOPSHOP Knitted Xmas Polar Bear Jumper 2. Mason by Michelle Mason Reindeer-intarsia wool and cashmere-blend sweater 3. TOPSHOP Knitted Xmas Candycane Jumper 4. Markus Lupfer Santa Claus sequin-embellished merino wool sweater 5. Lot78 Ho! Ho! Ho! knitted sweater 6. Moschino Appliquéd wool turtleneck sweater

While this can hardly be considered a gift guide, I just wanted to spread some of my own holiday cheer by showcasing a few of my favorite {not so ugly} Christmas sweaters! Being that I don’t officially celebrate Christmas, I’ve always had an affinity to cutesy-festive sweaters like the ones above, and so it is my Christmas wish that all of my fashionable followers are wearing your ugly Xmas sweaters in the chicest way possible. But in all seriousness,  I’ll leave you with this: Happy Holidays to all, and I sincerely hope you all have a fanastic celebration with the ones you love the most! & Thank you again for all of your continued support - It is all so humbling.

xo

FASHION FOCUS: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES - Odds & Ends

1. Nate Berkus for Target Decorative Pillow 16” Blue 2. The Teen Vogue Handbook 3. Home Remedy NYC Virginia Johnson Olive Sombreros Pillow 4. C. Wonder Houndstooth Dessert Plate Set 5. C. Wonder Ikat Print Dinnerware 6. Elysium Vases in Art Glass | Crate and Barrel 7. Give Give Gourmet Chocolates - Chocolate Delights Gift Basket - Godiva 8. “Present Perfect” Illustrated Holiday Card - Inslee By Design 9. C. Wonder Happy Elephant Plate 10. Home Remedy NYC Bonnie and Neil Tea Towel Watercolor Pink tea towel11. Crate & Barrel Mozza Vase

Two days left! Clothes, shoes, handbags, oh my! However, we can’t forget a vital gift that can suit just about anyone on your list. Home accents, books and other awesome odds & ends are sometimes the perfect completion to a gift for the special people in your life. Because really, if one doesn’t want to dress themselves, maybe they’re in the market for some decorative wall and shelves!

xo

FASHION FOCUS: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES - Tech Chic {His & Hers Tech Accessories}

1. Kate Spade Mani Pedi iPad Folio 2. Rebecca Minkoff Best Friends iPhone Cases
3. Jack Spade Googly Eyes iPhone 4 Soft Case 4. J.Crew Printed Case for iPhone 5. FOSSIL Woodgrain iPhone® Case 6. Tory Burch Printed Hardshell Case 7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie Bunny iPhone 4G Case 8. Marc by Marc Jacobs Julio iPhone 4G Case 9.Jack Spade Payphone iPhone 4 Soft Case 10. FOSSIL Matchbox iPhone® Case 11. FOSSIL iPad® Easel

When fashion, technology and love collide. This holiday season, surprise your loved one with the perfect tech accessory- Keep their gadgets protected and prettily polished! 

xo

FASHION FOCUS: HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDES - Jewelry for Her

1. Rebecca Minkoff Flipped CZ & Pave Bangle 2. J.Crew Bow Ring 3. Rebecca Minkoff Heart Stone Earring 4. Juicy Couture Bee Critter Necklace 5. Lulu Frost for J.Crew 100-year necklace 6. C.Wonder Ram Ring 7. C.Wonder Noel Bangle 8. Rebecca Minkoff Heart Bracelet 9. Lulu Frost For J.Crew Winged Glory Necklace 10. Rebecca Minkoff All Metal Hoop 11. Rebecca Minkoff Jet Square Cz Earring 12. Rebecca Minkoff Faceted Metal Studs 13. Rebecca Minkoff All Metal Thinnest Bangle 14. Juicy Couture Pave Bangle

Tis the season to be jolly chic! With less than 10 days until Christmas and with Hanukkah in full swing, this week I’ll be unveiling some last minute gift guides that are bound to make your (fashion obsessed) love one’s heads spin! First up, here some glittery goods that will complete any girl’s dazzling holiday #armparty.

xo

FASHION FOCUS: PERFECT THE PALETTE - Neutrals

1. J.Crew Collection cashmere cable sweater 2. Ted Baker MATILD short wrap coat 3. Jil Sander Camel Oversized Wool Coat 4. Chloe Floral embroidered lace coat 5. ROMWE Slim Medium Style Khaki Trench Coat 6. ROMWE Slim Detachable Wraps Cream-colored trench coat 7. See by Chloe High-waisted leather shorts 8. J.Crew Sequined wool pants 9. Christian Louboutin Love Me Heels 10. Mulberry Eliza T-Bar Ballerina Dusty Gold Sparkly Leather flats 11. J.Crew Etta Cap Toe Leather Pumps 12. Balenciaga Arena Giant 12 Rose Gold Velo bag 13. Rebecca Minkoff MAC Clutch 14. 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 Hour Bag 15. Mulberry Dorset Tote 16. J.Crew Patricia Underwood Fedora Hat

Ah Autumn, tis the season for trees shedding leaves, hot chocolate in the park and crispness in the air. Fashion-wise, it’s personally one of my favorite seasons to dress for, and one of the easiest. If in doubt, an essential go to is sporting the traditional autumnal palette which for the most part is made up of neutrals, with added elements including deep reds and and greens. Above you’ll find some popular neutral pieces as seen this season, which sport popular silhouettes, textures and fabrics. 

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Shop my personal style looks for this trend by visiting each of the following links:

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FASHION FOCUS: PERFECT THE PALETTE - PRETTY PATRIOTIC for ELECTION 2012

1. White Round Neck Short Sleeve American Flag Print Cotton Dress 2. Markus Lupfer Wow! French knot merino wool sweater 3. WILDFOX Heart cardigan 4. Comme Des Garçons Play Emblem Stripe Tee 5. Retro Black-red Stripes PU Backbag 6. ACNE Stars long leather jacket  7. Brooks Brothers Ribbon Sandal 8. Zara Basic Suede Court Shoe 9. Juicy Couture VOTE charm 10. TOMS Vote 2012 classic shoes 11. Steve Madden Faded Americana backpack  12. Triwa Le Bleu Nevil 13. USA Hat Lapel Pin 14. DANNIJO  Liberty collar necklace

This segment of FASHION FOCUS isn’t so much primarily based on sporting the clothing above, but more on sporting your pride. The United States is nowhere near perfect, but let it be known: This election is a big oneguys, and it scares me that so many people are opposed to voting merely because they don’t “like” either candidate. Regardless, your voice and your decision impacts everyone in the grand scheme of things. Exercise your freedom to vote, ladies and gents. It’s your moral obligation as a citizen in a country that is based upon on living independently to contribute. We are so incredibly lucky to have a choice, and I know some of you may argue that your individual voice won’t really be hard… But trust me, it’s a lot louder than you think it is.

Shop my personal style looks for this trend by visiting each of the following links:

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FASHION FOCUS: HAUTE HOLIDAYS - Halloween

Creepy Clothes: 1.Marni sleeveless dress 2. Marni Sun Orange Cardigan 3. Proenza Schouler Mid-length jacket 4. Richard Nicoll Daniel leather skinny pants 5. Marni Sequence embroidered organza skirt 6. Proenza Schouler mini skirt 7. Charlotte Olympia Matryoshka Suede Sandal 8. Alexander McQueen Skull-Vamp Suede Belgian Loafer 9. Balenciaga Office Booties 10. Charlotte Olympia Kitty embroidered velvet flats 11. Dries van Noten crocodile embossed leather ankle boots 12. Giuseppe Zanotti for Christopher Kane orange shoes 13. Meadham Kirchhoff funny face bag 14. Charlotte Olympia Lunatic bag 15. Dooney & Bourke Dillen II Small leather satchel bag 16. Hermes Hapi 3 MM leather belt 17. Marc Jacobs 45MM watch 18. SAMIRA13 skull cluster ring 19. Kate Spade Le Pavillion iPhone4 case

Happy Halloween everyone! I’ll unfortunately be spending tonight behind my computer screen as the frightening festivities brought by Hurricane Sandy caused NYC to come to a halt. Above you’ll find an array of fun products inspired by the classic Halloween palette - black and orange - Though I’m sure you all have a different idea in mind when it comes to costumes! On that note, have a great night and stay safe wherever you are! 

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FASHION FOCUS: SEASONAL SETBACKS- Hurricane Sandy

1. VOGUE (or any other fashion magazine) 2. A flashlight 3. Marc Jacobs mouse slippers 4. Valentino Rainboots 5. J.Crew Frenchie sweater 7. T by Alexander Wang Tweed Print Sweatpants 7. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel hooded raincoat 8. The Fashion Coloring Book by Carol Chu + Lulu Chang 9. Burberry Haymarket Check Rainboots  10. Chewy Granola Bars (aka non-perishable food) 11. Smartphone 12. Batteries 13. A Netflix account 14. Water, water and more water 15. Extra comfy clothes such as this French Connection Ditton Sweatshirt

For as beautiful and expressive as fashion is, at the end of the day the industry has to take more practical factors into consideration - In this case seasonal setbacks. With the onset of Hurricane Sandy, I’ve provided a few fun and functional Hurricane essentials which should help fellow East Coasters get through the storm. Also as a friendly reminder, stay safe and comply with local officials to make sure you’re in an area that’s safe! Wishing you all well! 

xo