November 28, 2011

Holiday Gift Guide

It's time to start gift shopping for the holidays! Here are some of my favorite options for her, for him, for kids and for the home.

1. PJ Salvage Polka Dot Robe, $90 What gal doesn't love a stylish and cozy robe to snuggle up in during the winter months?
2. Eberjey's Cat's Meow Playsuit, $75 This romper is a fun combination of sweet, sophisticated and sexy.
3. Tokyo Bay "Claire" Pendant, Proper Topper, $73 I love giving unique jewelry, like this watch on a necklace
4. Vera Bradley Hanging Travel Organizer, $48 I (and all of my sisters!) travel with this fun Vera Bradley bag. You can pick your favorite print and add some colorful whimsy to your travels. Added bonus - you can easily fit tons of products in here!
5. Ugg Slipper, $100 My feet are always cold so I love a good slipper to pad around in during the winter.
6. Michael Kors Croc Embossed Tote, $398 There's nothing sexier than a man who gifts a woman with a stylish handbag.
7. Rosette Box Clutch, $108 This clutch will be perfect to carry on New Year's Eve

1. Vintage Leather Flask, The Hour Shop, $80 Men always love gifts related to alcohol. The leather and gold on this flask is so manly.
2. Charles Dickens Leather Bound Classics, $18 Entertain the man in your life with a gift that's intellectual and good looking.
3. Thomas Pink Cuff Links, $130 I love a man in cuff links.
4. High Definition Headphones, $299.95 Give these to your honey and you won't have to listen to his music anymore.
5. TOMS, $53.95 These wool TOMS are perfect for the holiday season.
6. Michael Kors Watch, $250 A great watch is a classic gift for men. Give him a stylish one that he wouldn't pick out for himself.
7. Thomas Pink Socks, $25 A great stocking stuffer to get him out of the same old black socks he wears every day.

1. Kids Little Creatures Red Suede, $79 I'm obsessed with these little boots.
2. Cubebot, Proper Topper, $30 This wooden robot can be turned and twisted in tons of ways. Almost as much fun for adults as kids!
3. Razor Jr. Lil' Kick Scooter, $35 Any kid would love scootin' around on this scooter.
4. Constructive Eating Utensil Set, $17.50 These are great for kids who love to play with their food.
5. Stuffed Animals, $38 These stuffed animals are so cool.
6. Little Packrats Dino Backpack, Proper Topper, $38 The dinosaur on this lunch box has his own mask to wear. So fun.
7. I Had a Favorite Dress book, $16.95 Love this book about a budding fashion plate.

1. Kitchen Magic Spiral Whisk, $8; Yaritza Apron, $38 These are great for your favorite chef. Who says you can't be stylish while you cook?
2. Script and Posy Dinnerware, $10-$18 A great gift for your favorite hostess.
3. Stump Teapot, Tabletop DC, $24 I love how this adds some color to the kitchen, where most appliances are black and silver.
4. Multi-Color Bangle Frame, $19.95 Great frame at a great price.
5. Gold Trim Pitcher Set, set of 7, The Hour Shop, $220 The Hour has so many cool vintage cocktail items, it's a great source for men, women and hostesses.

November 11, 2011

Shopping for Boots

If you know me at all, you know I live for boots in the fall. I usually add one new pair of boots to my collection each season, often after Christmas when things start to go on sale, but if you can't wait, check out these fabulous options from a story I styled in today's Express paper (pick up your copy at any metro station today!). This season, I'm really into booties and am on the hunt for the perfect pair of black, wedge ankle booties that I can pair with leggings and skinny jeans as an alternative to all of my knee high boots. Which ones are your favorite?
Bettye Muller Bootie, Sassanova, $295
1. Inkwood Riding Boot, Anthropologie $268
2. Lilly Bee's Convertible Riding Boots, Simply Soles $295
3. Kara Brown Fur Lined Boots, Zelaya Shoes $275
4. Lace Up Boots by Coconuts, ShoeFly $99
5. Hiking Inspired Booties, Anthropologie, $458
6. Couleur Poupre Ruffled Booties, ShoeFly $189
1. Beverly Feldman Rosette Boots, Periwinkle $425
2. Delman Flannel Riding Boots, Shoe Hive $595
3. Kickers Booties, ShoeFly $168
4. Galina Ankle Boots, Anthropologie $398
5. Chie Mihara Flower Bootie, Zelaya Shoes $395
6. Tsubo High Heeled Booties, Carbon $229
7. Sam Edelman Fringe Boot, Zelaya Shoes $195
8. Red Tory Burch Riding Boots, Sassanova $495