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A Gift Guide Under $30

Finding the perfect present for a loved one can be a challenge—especially for a girl on a budget. To make your holiday shopping a little easier this year, I curated a super-chic roundup of gifts, all for under $30. From warm socks and a gold iPhone case to a cozy pair of moccasins and the most fashionable rings, these gorgeous gifts look expensive and will likely earn you big brownie points. Even better, the title of chicest Secret Santa Ever. Because being fabulous doesn’t have to come with a large price tag. SHOP IT! Forever 21 iPhone case Urban Outfitters gloves West Elm owl mug Old Navy socks Urban Outfitters beanie and snood Forever 21 chronograph watch Forever 21 fringed suede moccasins  B. Brilliant Rose gold over... Read More

Easy Tricks to Get Holiday Ready

Tis’ the season! It’s crunch time. Two weeks till Christmas and the last weekend to shop before Hanukkah. But what to wear? I gave up on sequins. After many years of holiday parties, wearing those sparkly discs and lavish embellishments just seemed so well, dated. I have a few simple tricks that I like to stick to in effort to avoid holiday outfit stress: red lipstick, a bit of sparkle on my socks, and patent leather pumps. Happy Holidays! I’m wearing:  Thakoon monochrome striped jumper / Topshop high-waisted mom jeans / Topshop lurex trim socks / Christian Louboutin peep toe pumps / Derek Lam red messenger bag, get a similar one here / Sugar lip treatment or this NARS lipstick / Ray-Ban sunglasses Photos: Lydia Hudgens Shop the look here:

My Wish List

Hanukkah is less than a week away and for those of you who enjoy the finer things in life, take a look at what is on my wish list this holiday season for the girl who has, well, everything. Natch. The Black and Gold  Isa Arfen belted coat / Inverni pom-pom hat / Armand Diradourian cashmere eye mask / Paul Andrew patent leather feather sandals / Ray-Ban sunglasses / Dolce & Gabanna gold candle / Maison Martin Margiela gold cuffs / Deborah Lippman gold glitter nail polish / 24K Goldgenie iPhone 6 / Hermés Kelly 32 bag

Keeping Warm

It’s hard to believe that just two days ago, I was in Miami two and a half hours south of here, basking in much warmer weather, donning not much more than a white dress. Yes, winter is here and thus begins the lament of covering our ears, and feet so that we can only see the concrete below our feet and the glimpse of a shop to hide in. There is the hope of warmer days in the distant future, but now is not the time to fret. It is time to pile on the layers. In today’s installment of what to wear when the temperatures dips below 35 degrees, use the below outfit as a winter guide. If you payed attention to yesterday’s post, I... Read More

All In The Mix

Plaid shirts are as easy as your favorite denim jeans and Timberlands. Easy, no-fuss dressing. But when its holiday time, and the weather is stormy, the daily dilemma becomes what to wear. How about heading to the office or to school in a comfortable plaid flannel top? Sue me, I found my look. The concept of mixing and matching plaid and leopard with black and white penny loafers is one of my favorite updated school girl looks for the fall. The mix of patterns add an element of surprise to your wardrobe, whilst staying in your comfort zone, without looking like you are about to chop down a forest. Add a flip and a pair of tights and you’ve just landed at your holiday party. Topshop flannel shirt... Read More

Miami Dispatch

Art Basel kicks off today just in time to enjoy all the art, the pop-up events, gallery exhibitions, and for us New Yorkers, a chance to unwind from the stresses of the impending holidays. Think of it as your getaway car for a few days. Despite all the parties, dinners, receptions, store openings, product launches and celebrity sightings there are to be had at Art Basel Miami Beach, there is also one important thing that I like to remind everybody every year: GO AND SEE SOME ART!  Stop by the convention center for the main event, go to one of the satellite fairs, visit a local museum or private collection and you can also support the artists by picking up something cool to take home. This... Read More

Guide to Cyber Monday

I can’t believe its December already. Settle down with your wallet and laptop because today is the day you have been waiting for. It is probably the biggest shopping day of the year, in cyberland, and even though Net-A-Porter’s site did crash like I knew it would, and at press time it seems to be running smoothly. I did have this coat in my cart, but when my computer kept circling round and round, I knew I wasn’t getting it at 50% off. Without fret, there are more sales where that left off. I’ve already made the rounds, and selected a few of my favorites {at the bottom of this post}. Don’t forget to keep the holidays in mind. Today is a perfect opportunity to... Read More

Black Friday Showdown

Black Friday is an intimidating event, especially in an intense city like New York. You survived Thanksgiving, wasn’t that enough? The swarms of relatives, the overabundance of food, and you wore the appropriate outfit. Apparently you now have to battle the crowds for the sake of shopping. No, you don’t. Before you brave the cold, snow, crowds and sales that inundate every Black Friday, check out my roundup of the best post-turkey deals to be had this holiday shopping season. I sorted through the fluff and hype to highlight the real deals, but buyers must indeed beware– many of these mean hitting click and refresh as fast as your Internet connection will allow. Most of all? Stay calm. Now, let’s talk sales. All links below... Read More