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:

Happy NYFW + New Kate Spade Signature Bag + Highlights

Happy Friday and happy New York Fashion Week everyone! It's still scorching hot in Los Angeles but this Kate Spade look is giving me major fall wardrobe inspiration for when the temperatures drop. 

Plus, Kate Spade just released their new signature bag - the 2 Park Avenue Beau. Goodness, I majorly have my eye on it. The leopard style in the lookbook photo below is my ultimate favorite in the collection but because of its price point I'm going for the macchiato/black version. It's equally classic, I think. 

See below for a few links I liked this week...

1. I heard autumn is here... 5 to die for pumpkin recipes to get you in the mood for the new season. Via Chic Coastal Living.

2. My sister snagged a Madewell sweater during the Labor Day sales - I think I need a new one too! Via Madewell.

3. The most beautiful popsicles I've ever seen. Via Honestly Yum.

4. The feminine details, botanical prints, lace, tulle, and sequins of the Honor show at NYFW. Via The Cut.

5. The bold red hues at Richard Chia Love show at NYFW. Via The Cut.

6. Nantucket: five days, five looks, one girl. Via Vogue.

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A Spade Kinda Day

Kate Spade announced their debut swim collection this week! There are three prints to choose from as of now but I'm betting there will be plenty more to come considering that this is Kate Spade's year of prints and that summer is right around the corner.

How adorable is this Cockatoo Calendar Girl Bikini?!

I'm also digging this short film for Kate Spade by Kinga Burza. Watch and you'll know why.

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What Are You Wearing On New Year's Eve?

I am a firm believer that New Year's Eve = an excuse to get dolled up and a little bit wild. Don't hold back when perusing your closet or shopping for the perfect dress or shoe for NYE. I say the bigger, the brighter, and the sparklier, the better!

Two years ago I wore Diane Von Furstenberg's Chiffon and Sequin Dress:

Here seen on Leighton Meester in Glamour (Dec. 2009):

But this year I am wearing Kate Spade's Twirl Dress. I bought it last January in New York and have been waiting for the right occasion to flaunt it. New Year's Eve feels appropriate!

Happy last minute New Year's Eve shopping!

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