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:

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:

Hermes for Christmas?

This year my Christmas wish list features two Hermes items: a reversible leather belt with the classic H buckle and a narrow H enamel bracelet. We'll see if Santa is good to me this year...

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Glitter Me Good

Last night I went to a delicious sushi birthday dinner for my sister! To celebrate her special night, I stepped out in black sequin shorts because, although I love to wear sequins year-round, I am partial to them around the winter holidays. Sequins can be dressy at a Christmas party or fun and flirty on New Years' Eve. Go ahead and get your glitter on!

If you are looking for some sequins of your own try J.Crew, Calypso, Stella McCartney, Madewell, Haute Hippie, BHLDN, or Free People. 

The J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt and the Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt both appeared on my Christmas wish list this year.

I also recently wore the Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown. I loved the length, loose fit, and the way the sequins hit the light when I moved. 

Calypso St. Barth Aurora Sequin Gown

Calypso St. Barth Sequin Ankle Legging

Stella McCartney Indian Chiffon & Sequin Top

Madewell Sequin Shift

J.Crew Sequin Isabel Sweatshirt

J.Crew Sequin Strip Tee

Haute Hippie Faux Wrap Sequin Mini

BHLDN Gold Leaf Clutch

Free People Glitzy Sparkle Skirt

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Push Play to Rock Your Holiday

If you have already seen this interactive holiday video from Madewell then you know why I am posting it. If you haven't seen it, be prepared to feel the need to make some Madewell additions to your Christmas list. Go ahead, pick your preferences and let Madewell do the rest!

The Video That’ll Rock Your Holiday 

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Cuff 'Em

I loved last week's WhoWhatWear post, "How They Wear Cuffed Jeans" because I am completely onboard with the effortless look. I even have a new pair of cuffed Paige jeans, similar to Ashley Olsen's in the post, on my Christmas wish list. Take a look at WhoWhatWear's take on the look as well as some celebrity and everyday examples of the casual yet chic style.

Why not roll with the classic look and go ahead and cuff 'em?

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