Take Me To The Mountains

We've almost made it, almost made it to the holidays. Today is my last day of work and school before I am free for two weeks. I'll be making a quick pit stop in Phoenix before jetting up to Jackson Hole for Christmas and then to Vail for New Year's Eve. Let the mountain festivities begin! Eggnog and hot toddy sipping, It's A Wonderful Life watching, bundling up by fires, gift giving, and skiing... take me to the mountains!

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Inspiration: New Year's Eve Party

I'll be in Vail on New Year's Eve with handfuls of friends and hopefully heaps of snow. We're having a big dinner party before we hit the town for the holiday. I'm antsy for the glitz and glam and my sparkly gold Kate Spade dress! The Glitter Guide took my mind off Christmas festivities for a quick minute this week with this inspiration for the perfect New Year's Eve party complete with confetti. 

Another holiday season tabletop that is inspiring me this week: this coco+kelly design.

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Power Couple: The Beckham's In Vogue Paris

Always glamorous. Always sleek. Always fashionable. Always gorgeous. The power couple did Vogue Paris justice. 

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Christmas Gift Guide: Under $50

Perfect present picks for a secret santa, for stuffing stockings, or for keeping an eye on spending this holiday season. There's no need to break the bank!

1. Madewell Skinny Calf Hair Belt, $45:

2. Deborah Lippmann 'R&B' Mini Nail Lacquer Duet, $24:

3. Kate Spade Putting On The Ritz Stud Earrings, $48:

4. Kate Spade 2014 Desktop Spiral Calendar, $38:

5. J.Crew Stripe Painter Tee with Jeweled Brooch, $49.50:

6. Anthropologie Cheers Banner, $38:

7. Sugar Paper XOXO Noteset, $16:

8. The Fashion Insider's Guide: New York, $24.95:

9. Black Round Neck Deer Pattern Fairisle Sweater, $27.41:

10. SS Print Shop The Mantra art print, $35:

The Glamorous Rachel Bilson In Marie Claire Mexico + Highlights

I've been crushing on Rachel Bilson since 2003. I love everything about her in this Marie Claire Mexico editorial - the sequins, the cat-eyeliner, the drop dead beautiful laser cut gown. Her sequin look is exactly the vibe I go for year after year on New Years Eve. Adore!

Psssst, see below for highlights from the week.

1. I love my Mom! 19 signs your Mom is your best friend. Via thought Catalog. 

2. The official color of 2014 is....! Via Pantone.com.

3. Why aren't these old fashion dating habits cool anymore? (Thanks Dessert for sending this article over.) Via Thought Catalog.  

4. The Christmas DIY that you can eat. Via Honestly Yum.

5. The calf hair pouch that is perfect for traveling this holiday season. Via J.Crew.

6. How do you know when Christmas has arrived? Answer here. Via Man Repeller.

7. Your computer can be festive too with this holiday desktop wallpaper. Via LaurenConrad.com.

8. 100 notable books from 2013. Via NYTimes.com. 

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12 Days Of Christmas

The countdown to Christmas has been going on at my house since the 1st. Our tree is up, decorations are out, and hot cocoa has been made... it's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. So for today, I have a countdown of 12 things that made their way onto my Christmas wish list this year (not in a particular order).

12. Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick in Bronze:

11. CRAP Eyewear 'The T.V. Eye' Sunglasses in Gloss Jungle Tortoise:

10. J.Crew Pajama Set in Bright Cerise Plaid Flannel:

9. Slim Aarons: La Dolce Vita Coffee Table Book:

8. Rag & Bone Presley Pullover:

7. Kate Spade Beacon Court Jeanne bag in ballet slipper pink:

6. Zimmermann Verano Ric Rac Tri Bikini:

5. Stuart Weitzman 5050 Over the Knee Boots in black nappa leather:

4. Brooks Brothers Wool Navy and Green Tartan Scarf:

3. Banana Republic L'Wren Scott Collection Beaded Lip Clutch:

2. Pom Pom at Home Pom Pom Throw Blanket:

1. Julie Vos Milano 6-Stone Bangles: