FASHION: HIGH & WIDE

7 for all mankind has done it again! here is the latest creation, seven jeans palazzo pant $260 available right now @ shopbop.com!

DECOR: ORANGE DREAM

CHECK OUT THESE BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED ROOMS FROM WEST ELM

SALES ALERT

ALL YOUR FAVORITES STORES ARE HAVING AFTER CHRISTMAS SALES

• JCREW IS OFFERING AN EXTRA 20% OFF SALE
• BANANA REPUBLIC IS OFFERING 40% OFF FALL/WINTER COLLECTIONS
• SHOPBOP MARKDOWN MDSE FROM THEIR DESIGNER BOUTIQUE
• GAP IS HAVING A SALE OF 40% OR MORE ON WINTER STYLES
• URBAN OUTFITTERS IS HAVING SALE ON SELECT STYLES
• WEST ELM IS HAVING A HUGE EVENT ON HOLIDAY MDSE

MERRY CHRISTMAS

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! I DECIDED TO STEP OUT THE BOX THIS YEAR & USE NON-TRADITIONAL WRAPPING PAPER...IT'S BOLD & GRAPHIC...BLACK & WHITE IS CLASSIC & TRENDY RIGHT NOW IN HOME FASHIONS! I FOUND IT AT OLD NAVY FOR $2.50 FOR 3 SHEETS. IT ADDS A UNEXPECTED TWIST UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

I AM TAKING A TRIP HOME FOR CHRISTMAS...I WILL TRY TO POST A NEW BLOG ON MONDAY.

SHOPBOP SALE SAVE UP TO 50%

FASHION: RED HOT

CHECK OUT THESE RED SLING-BACK WEDGE SHOES BY THEORY. THEY CAN BE WORN NOW WITH THICK OPAQUE TIGHTS, IN THE SPRING WITH A PAIR OF THIN KNEE-HIGH SOCKS, OR IN THE SUMMER WITH ABSOLUTELY NOTHING BUT MANICURED TOES! AVAILABLE AT SHOPBOP.COM $295.

FASHION: LEATHER FOR LESS

FOREVER 21 HAS THESE 2 AWESOME LEATHER JACKETS FOR $119. THE DISTRESSED MOTO JACKET & THE BOMBER ARE SO IN RIGHT NOW. GRAB ONE BEFORE THEY'RE GONE.

FASHION: LOOK AT ME

ARE YOU AN ATTENTION SEEKER, WELL LOOK NO FURTHER! PURCHASE THIS PAUL & JOE AWA BOW DRESS ($341) FROM SHOPBOP.COM.

FASHION: FRESH GREENS

check out banana republic's new arrivals. lots of green of blue...so bold yet so classic...preppy & nautical. update your spring wardrobe with a few key pieces. start your week off right with this silk floral wrap dress ($148) it will make your gloomy monday seem bright! tuesday through thursday update your old khakis with these wide leg ones for $58, they come in 3 different hues & top with the green sweater jacket ($88) that can be worn over a solid/printed button down or knit. wear a pair of these classic indigo wash jeans ($98) on casual friday with this striped button-down ($58) tucked in with a nice brightly colored belt. save the silk geometric skirt($78) for a nice saturday stroll around the city.

DECOR: UNDERCOVER

back in the day our grandmothers made quilts by hand. i don't how much quilting is going on nowadays...however, you can purchase one of these beautiful quilts from urban outfitters for $120. start a new tradition & pass one of these quilts down to someone in your family. quilts are warm & comfy, and they look great! visit urban outfitters to see the entire collection.

FASHION: HOT GIFTS UNDER $50

here are some wonderful gift ideas for any woman in your life & with the prices being so cheap you can scoop up a few pieces for yourself. the gray arial knit shawl ($17.80) is a great piece to throw over a dress or to wear over a top and jeans. the earrings are beautiful & for $3.80 you can pick up a few pairs as stocking stuffers. the rust stretch turtleneck ($15.80) is a great basic. the brown flat tink boots ($22.80) are so hot right now can be worn with anything. the ruffled 3/4 sleeved dress ($22.80) is too cute & can be topped off with denim vest ($17.00). all items can be found at http://www.forever21.com!

FASHION: IN TRANSITION

stores are preparing to move all the fall/winter (holiday) merchandise to the back of the store to make room for the early spring/transition pieces. here are a few classic/early spring pieces from gap. 3/4 sleeved top $44.50, wide leg classic white pants $49.50, shawl collar cardigan $59.00. you can wear these pieces together or separately. the prices are moderate, the colors are basic...you can't go wrong!

LIFESTYLE: SHOW A LITTLE LOVE

DO YOU SUPPORT THE WAR? DOES IT REALLY MATTER? NOT REALLY! THE TROOPS & THEIR FAMILIES NEED OUR SUPPORT! THE SOLDIERS REALLY NEED TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE CARES. THIS ISSUE IS NEAR AND DEAR TO ME BECAUSE MY HUSBAND IS IN THE ARMY & CURRENTLY IN IRAQ. THERE ARE SOLDIERS DYING EVERYDAY BUT IT'S NOT BEING SHOWN ON THE NEWS UNLESS IT'S LOCAL NEWS NEAR AN MILITARY INSTALLATION. TRY TO FIND OUT ABOUT CHARITIES OR FOUNDATIONS IN YOUR AREA THAT SUPPORT MILITARY UNITS STATIONED IN IRAQ & AFGHANISTAN. SEND A SOLDIER A HOLIDAY CARD OR CARE PACKAGE TO SHOW THAT YOU CARE ABOUT THEM. BELIEVE IT OR NOT SOME SOLDIERS NEVER RECIEVE ANYTHING WHILE

SERVING OVERSEAS. JUST REMEMBER THAT SOMETHING AS SMALL AS A LETTER WILL BOOST THEIR MORALE!

TRAVEL: SEOUL LOVER

i really wish i could be in seoul south korea, i enjoyed being there so much! seoul is a wonderful city that is so underrated. the city is clean, & safe...the people are friendly & super stylish...the shopping is out of this world! here are a few more pics from my personal collection. (subway, city life, korean kimchi & other korean foods, store)

FASHION: OBJECT OF MY DESIRE

i have fallen in love with jcrew recently...i love everything jcrew! this top is no exception. the colors are bold & bright...the tropical print makes me dream of a very warm & relaxing destination. i will be purchasing this top, bahia print phoebe blouse $88, very soon!

FASHION: FLAT-ABULOUS

jcrew is showcasing some of their spring 08 collection starting with these fabulous flats. the colors and prints are bold & beautiful. i will definitely snatch up a pair or two. *trend alert ORANGE is suppose to be next HOT color.* flats are priced from $125 - $128.

SALES ALERT: SHOPBOP.COM

GET ALL YOUR DESIGNER PIECES ON SALE RIGHT NOW @ SHOPBOP!

CUTE SITE ALERT: EGGPRESS.COM

eggpress.com is known for their hand-made letterpress greeting cards. they also make screen print baby tees, custom wedding and birth announcements. they also sell these cool stitch kits (see pic of fox)! do yourself a favor & check out this site immediately, http://www.eggpress.com/. their products look amazing and the prices are reasonable being that everything is handmade. stitch kits $26, christmas card $17/6, thank you cards $17/6, & card collections $22. i know you will fall in love with eggpress just like i did. great time to buy with the holidays approaching...cute gifts for babies too!