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.

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

Fabulous Halloween!

Still looking for a last minute costume idea for this weekend? Try emulating one of your favorite fashion icons! It's hard to be stylish while dressed in a goofy costume, these ideas will keep you looking fashionable and still be appropriate for the costume party. Bonus: you may have many of these items already in your closet!

Costume Idea 1: Anna Wintour. This Vogue editor who inspired the boss in The Devil Wears Prada can always be seen in her large sunnies, fur and fabulous heels. You'll really pull the look off if you can find a blond bob wig to mimic her iconic hair style.

Look like Ann Wintour by throwing a fur jacket over your shoulders and wrap dress and adding fabulous heels, large sunglasses and a blond bob wig.

Costume Idea 2: Rachel Zoe. This stylist also loves fur and large sunglasses as well as sky high heels, wide leg pants and Starbucks. She also has a signature hair style in her wavy blonde locks.

One of Rachel's favorites is the fur vest. Layer it over a silk blouse, wide leg jeans, and the tallest heels you can find. Carry around an empty Starbucks cup and say things like "That is bananas!" and "I die" and no one will wonder who you are.

Have fun and be safe this weekend!

Handbag Envy

There's nothing that elevates your outfit more than a great handbag. The number one place for women to splurge is on the bag. I'd much rather see you all carrying a well made, stylish handbag with a Target dress than visa versa. I don't know about you, but every season, I crave a new handbag (I currently have my eye on this Tory Burch - I love the color!); it's the simplest way to change your overall look for the new season because you can carry it every day.

Below is a story I styled for the Washington Post Express paper - read on for the hottest handbag trends for fall.

1. Snakeskin Ellie Tahari available at Neiman Marcus

2. Chain Strap Elie Tahari available at Neiman Marcus

3. Zipper Detail Linea Pelle available at Ginger Boutique

4. Envelope Clutch Alexis Hudson available at Ginger Boutique

5. Colored Handbag Kate Spade

6. Wool Merona available at Target

7. Satchel Target
8. Animal Print Rebecca Minkoff available at Piperlime

9. Color Block Jason Wu available at Neiman Marcus

10. Printed Tory Burch available at The Shoe Hive

11. Cross-body CC Skye available at The Shoe Hive

What to Wear: Happy Hour

Colored skinny jeans are a big trend for fall. Try wearing them out for happy hour!

1. Roe Habitat Blouse from Anthropologie $168

2. Pilcro Serif Cords from Anthropologie $88

3. Metal Edged Bangle from Topshop $25

4. Floral Textured Flower Skinny Leather Belt from Topshop $32

5. Joe's 'Candy' Sandal from Nordstrom $224.95

Heading out to happy hour

top from Nordstrom junior's department, belt from Target, Pilcro

skinny pants from Anthropologie, thrifted bangle, MaxStudio heels

Fall Must-Haves

I set out to make a list of the top ten must-haves for fall but couldn't narrow it down so, it's a top eleven list. You, however, should narrow it down. Don't feel the need to go out and buy everything on this list, just pick 2-4 items that really speak to you to add a little freshness to your fall wardrobe.

1. Long pleated skirt: so feminine and ethereal; just remember to keep the pleats small and delicate not school girl-y
2. Navajo inspired prints: we often see tribal prints on trend but this season we're seeing some unique Navajo and western inspired ones
3. Cape: such a fun layering option
4. Colored jeans: these usually look best in a skinny version
5. Striped sweater: such a great weekend option paired with jeans
6. Color-blocked handbag: a unique option, choose a classic shape with two or more tones
7. Wedge ankle boot: great with a pair of wide leg jeans
8. Fur trimmed coat: or you can go with a fur trimmed cardigan
9. Stacked heel boot: all the height with none of the hurt, stacked heels are much more comfy than stilettos
10. Chunky knit sweater: so cozy!
11. Slim, cropped pant : pair with flats a la Audrey Hepburn or roll up the bottom and pair with a stacked heel

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Shopping for Missoni at Target

That's right, you read that correctly: Missoni has created a line for Target! This is probably one of the biggest designer collaborations Target has ever done. The 400 piece collection will hit stores (and online) on September 13 and I have a feeling these things are going to go fast. Here are some of my favorites:

The swimsuit is adorable, the maxi and long cardigan, while a little matchy-matchy together would be great individual pieces and I would wear that cape/cardigan with an all black outfit or jeans all winter.

If you're intimidated by Missoni's sometimes loud prints, take a baby step with some accessories. Prediction: those flats will be one of the first things to sell out and the printed bobby pins are to die for!

There are even pieces for men and kids. I'm loving these ties. And this jacket and rain boots are so adorable for a little girl.

I'm actually most excited about some of the pieces for the home. I would buy everything pictured above.

And how can you resist this bicycle?! I rarely ride a bike and this one might motivate even me to hop on two wheels more often.

Happy shopping and let me know what you score!

Photos courtesy of Target via Fashionista.com The line is not on the Target website yet but follow that link to see a preview of the entire collection.