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Accessorize Yourself In Bows This Holiday Season

As exciting as it is to receive a beautifully wrapped present with a gigantic bow, it’s equally as fun to dress up as the present yourself! We’ve rounded up a chic bow frock and accessories that will have you holiday-ready in no time.

Clockwise from top left: Isaac Mizrahi Black Bow MinaudiereDV by Dolce Vita Cameo Bow Back Dress / Pearlescent Bow Hair Clip SetAlexis Bittar Pave Bow Necklace / Charlotte Russe Knit Fingerless Bow GlovesKate Spade Bow Belt / Charlotte Russe Little Bow Peep-Toe Pump /

Tis’ The Season: The Perfect Glam Holiday Cocktail Attire

Happy Holiday season! We’re celebrating by bringing you our favorite festive holiday outfit picks. First up – Holiday Cheers! -show-stopper cocktail party attire that we just can’t get enough of:

Clockwise from L: Michael Kors Cropped Shearling Coat / Limited Edition Encased Button Stud Earrings / Rachel Zoe Yvonne Sequin Wrap Dress / Willacy New York Willa Clutch / Miu Miu Velvet-Bow Victorian Pump / Rouge Dior Lip Color in Blazing Red

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Current Obsession: The Cutest Skull Hand Soap You’ve Ever Laid Eyes On

This adorable skull soap from Bath & Body Works has made itself at home in my bathroom for the month of October, and perhaps even longer since it’s re-fill friendly. The amazing pros on this product: The glitter,  the Sweet Pea signature scent, the magenta colored bottle, you can refill it, the cute (not scary) skull, it exfoliates, moisturizes, and softens your skin – have I convinced you that you need this in your life yet? Added bonus: it also makes for the perfect Halloween decor, so scoop up you very own Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea Halloween Deep Cleansing Hand Soap now before they’re all gone.

Happy Halloween month!


Chic Halloween Party Decor Must-Haves, Just One Click Away

Halloween is perhaps my favorite holiday, and I can’t stop stalking the web for party decor inspiration – thank god for Pinterest.  With just a few weeks away (23 days to be exact) from my annual Spooktacular Halloween party, it’s decor decision making time. I want it all – tacky, classy, spooky, you name it – but I’ve decided to keep it chic this year for my guests. Think burlap treat bags, black martini glasses, cauldron ice buckets, and more. (more…)

My Current Obsession: Holiday Gift Guides

I know the Holiday season has arrived when the December magazines hit newsstands with their drool-worthy gift guides. Perhaps if I didn’t spend all of my money on hoarding the December issues, I could afford some of their offerings! I’ve narrowed it to my top 3 magazine picks this year so you don’t have to buy them all like me! Read below for my favorites in People Style Watch, Real Simple and InStyle.

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Get Your Spook On With These Halloween Party Favors

Halloween is my all-time favorite Holiday especially if there’s a party involved! Instead of going to an over crowded bar this year I am going throw a Halloween party. I’ve found some amazing party decorations and thought I’d share with you for some spooky inspiration.

Lolita is always a favorite for party ideas and great favors. They have a variety of Halloween cups and mugs, but this Pumpkin Potion Wine Glass ($24 each) won me over. What makes it even better is that each glass comes with a festive drink recipe (pictured above), and is packaged in Lolita’s signature gift box. Grab a few of these for your party and put them back in their box at the end of the night for guests to take home as a gift. (more…)