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All I Want For Christmas is a Custom Holiday Card

Forget the celebrity frenzy surrounding the latest Kardashian Christmas Card.  My latest holiday obsession is currently Emily Brickel Illustrations glamourous custom holiday cards.  She’s such a talented illustrator that makes everyday moments look like they came out of a top fashion designer’s sketchbook.  If you’re not one to send holiday cards or already sent yours out, Emily Brickel also designs some of the most unique couples photos, notebooks, and gifts, along with custom wedding and birthday portraits. When it comes to treating yourself or others, you can’t go wrong with a custom gift.

The Young Republic 2012 Holiday Collection

‘Tis the season to give and receive!  I will soon be coming out with a few gift guides of my own.  But, I think I just discovered the most unique gift guide ever with Young Republic’s 2012 Holiday Collection.  Young Republic is an online fashion marketplace for up-in-coming independent fashion designers to show and sell their collections.  Their Holiday Gift Collection features hundreds of unique and exciting gift ideas for the most fashionable people in your life that are different from anything you’d find at the mall.  The collection showcases the best from over 100 of their hottest independent designers, with gift ideas that are sure to wow the crowd this holiday!

Click here to view the full Holiday Look Book!  Did I mention it’s shoppable?

Affordable Holiday Ensembles

In my world, tightening your belt means going on a relaxing diet cleanse at a faraway spa and coming back 10 pounds lighter. But, in the real world where I currently reside, it means trying to do more with less which is often necessary, but never fun. In honor of the hardest time of the year to save money, I’ve put together two amazing holiday ensembles complete with accessories for those upcoming holiday parties.

1.  Dorothy Perkins Black Embellished Shift Dress:  This dress only looks expensive.  Dorothy Perkins has an amazing selection of affordable holiday dresses.

2.  Sabine Black Deco Ring: Make an affordable statement with this fabulous black and gold cocktail ring.

3.  Nine West Gold Peep Toe Pumps: These statement shoes will go perfect with your statement ring.  It’s like having sparkling Christmas ornaments on your feet.

4.  Betsey Johnson Pearl Bow Studs:  These classy studs remind me of the bows on Christmas gifts.

5.  Flocked White Spruce Slim Artificial Christmas Tree: It’s always a good time to decorate A Christmas tree!  I used to be against fake trees, but I’ve come to realize that they can be just as glamourous.

 

 

1.  Dorothy Perkins Aubergine Ottoman Flare Dress: Like I said before, Dorothy Perkins has some of the most amazing affordable holiday dresses this year.  Love the flattering cut of this burgundy dress with its festive color.

2.  Nordstrom Sheer Knee High Stockings: Since this dress is rather conservative, I added some knee high stockings to keep you on the naughty list.

3.  ASOS Curb Chain Triangle Necklace: This unique necklace design goes perfect with the dress. It’s bound to turn heads and result in compliments.

4.  BaubleBar Gold Arrow Ring: Gold always goes perfect with burgundy making this the perfect ring for this holiday outfit.

5.  Mossimo Versie Platform Leopard Pump: This semi sexy shoe will add flare to this ensemble with the knee highs.

Holiday Adventures of 2011

I’m having a great time getting away from New York for a bit and visiting with friends and family over the holidays.  I traveled to Delaware to see my mom then to Boston to see my Dad then back to Delaware.  Here are some of the highlights of my week off so far:

Festive Decorations

Gifts fit for a queen (looks like Santa was reading my blog this year)

Plane rides with my sister

Coffee in old china

I got bangs!

Cute dogs!

Crazy holiday houses

Bonus bangs pic

The Gaga’s Workshop Experience at Barneys New York


Like any great Aspiring Socialite in New York, I have a “Bad Romance” kind of relationship with Barneys New York. I love that store, but it often kills my credit card statement to the point where I have to call home crying.  Today, I had the best time at Gaga’s Workshop, a section of the store set up for the season that’s basically like entering the mind of Lady Gaga.  The setup is based on her many elaborate costumes and album highlights.

I was like a kid in a candy store running around taking pictures, hugging the little monsters, pretending to sip tea from the tea cups, and enjoying all the bright colors.  Both holiday songs and Lady Gaga hits blasted as everyone took in this unique experience of holiday joy.  The best part is that Barneys will be donating 25% of the Gaga’s Workshop proceeds to the Born This Way Foundation. Can this workshop stay at Barneys forever? It’s a great place to go whenever you need a Gaga fix or to lift your spirits. However, I have to warn you. Being Lady Gaga is very expensive.

GAGA!

My Little Monsters!

Lady Gaga’s holiday crystal ball

Find some Gaga under the tree

Support a great cause this holiday!

Nothing says Happy Holidays like Gaga’s Workshop!