Twelve Days of Trendy: Bringin' Home the Bling

Okay, ladies, let's be honest: who doesn't want some fabulous jewels for the holidays? Just what I expected: nobody. For the holidays- well all the time, for me- it's all about statement jewels. By now you guys should know how much I love my statement jewels. For the grand finale of The Twelve Days of Trendy- I can't believe it's over- let's look at some lust-worthy jewels that should be number one on our lists! After all, we need to look at some dream pieces.

Kate Spade Pearl Scallop Bib Necklace ($278): This necklace is literally breath-taking. The pearls are so classic; however, those details are undeniably glam.  How awesome would this look with an all black ensemble. (Photo Cred)

Coralia Leets' Large Teardrop Post Earrings ($423): These are phenomenal. The Peruvian Opal with the gold plating is absolutely gorgeous. I love these earrings because they could be dressed up or down. How sick would these look with a leather jacket, jeans, and moto boots?  (Photo Cred)

Wink&Flip Spike Necklace ($48): Ahh something more affordable!  I'm obsessed with this necklace. Those spikes are super cool and versatile. Something like this would be the perfect thing to wear with jeans and a tee.   (Photo Cred)

Oscar de la Renta Coin Portrait Cuff ($355): How gorgeous is this? The detailing on the cuff is literally to die for. Pairing it with a gorgeous floral dress would be so Roman Holiday. (Photo Cred)

Well, ladies and gent, The Twelve Days of Trendy are officially over. It's been a blast, but now we must go back to talking about the wonderful world of fashion. Don't worry, there are plenty of fun blogposts coming up:

• Pre-Fall 2012
• London Style
• Fashionistas to Watch in 2012 
• Red Carpet Predictions

And more! 

Happy Holidays!

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Twelve Days of Trendy: Merry Mittens

As fabulous fashionistas, we need to have some super incredible winter accessories. Whether it's a fab hat- I do love my hats- or a super luxe scarf, these accessories are imperative. Today, I bring you beautiful people Kate Spade's Air Quote Mittens.

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Only those with the best memories will remember that the snowball variation was featured on last year's holiday countdown. These mittens are way too cute to ignore. Since they're black and white, these mittens will go with most winter ensembles. Kate Spade always has the cutest accessories!

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Twelve Days of Trendy: Tech-Saavy and Stylin'

'Tis the season to be shopping! The holidays are coming up quicker than we all think, so it's time to get down to business. And by business, I mean holiday present shopping. To ring in the holidays, ladies and gent, I am blogging twelve days straight about the most fabulous holiday presents on the market. Whether you're buying for someone else or giving yourself that TLC you deserve, I have you covered. I proudly present...

If you've spent five minutes with me lately, you probably know that I desperately want an iPhone. My Blackberry and I have hand our up's and down's- sheesh, over three years of them- but I need to move on. As the eager beaver that I truly am, I've already picked out some apps and a iPhone case. In honor of the first day of trendy, let's take a look at some chic technology accessories, shall we?

Diane von Furstenberg iPhone case ($28.00): This is one's on my Christmas list! Diane von Furstenberg can simply do no wrong. The message is so cute and the overall deign is uber girly. obsessed.  (Photo Cred)

Kate Spade New York Rigid iPhone Case ($40.00): The subtle cheetah print is super feminine chic, which is awesome. This case is pretty versatile!  (Photo Cred)

Marc by Marc Jacobs "Madamoiselle Danger" ($34.00):  The black and red are such a dramatic contrast. Also, the hearts are adorable! (Photo Cred)

Ted Baker iPad Bow Case ($70.00) How adorable is the bow? The cream and black combo is tres chic. Don't fear, my lovely readers, this iPad case comes in so many different colors. (Photo Cred)

Diane von Furstenberg Embossed Python iPad Case ($275.00) : Umm...are there words? The detail, the color, and the practicality, oh my! This iPad case is super sleek and I love it.   (Photo Cred)

 Rebecca Minkoff Stitched Laptop Sleeve ($95.00 for 15 Inch): Incredible. The pseudo keyboard is adorable and the hot pink is so Elle Woods. This laptop case also comes in black, which is so sleek!  (Photo Cred)

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The Style Files: You're By My Side and It Helps to Be Crazy

One time, I went to this O.A.R concert with two of my friends, and it was absolutely awesome. Fast forward two-ish years later, and you'll find me EXTREMELY thrilled to get the new O.A.R CD for my birthday. I've been listening to it everywhere I go, so I highly recommend it. And by recommend it, I mean pushing it in your face and forcing you to listen. I love this song, "Taking on the World Today," because it makes me feel like I can do anything on the most stressful days (aka today aka I'm sorry is this blog isn't my personal best). So listen and enjoy.

Style-Spiration: Anne Hathaway

This summer, my friends and I have been on the world's biggest "let's-go-see-a-good-movie" phase. Ever since the beginning of the summer, I've really wanted to see One Day, starring Anne Hathaway and that guy from Across the Universe. So obviously, I stalked the premiere pictures. And obviously, Anne Hathaway had on a fab dress, just sit tight for the weekly! This got me to thinking about Anne's style. While I could just attribute this to the styling, aka Rachel Zoe, I really do think that there's something about Hathaway that makes haute couture look, dare I say it...oh I dare, effortless. So in honor of that effortless je ne sais quoi and the movie, One Day, this style-spiration is dedicated to her! 

At  the Valentine's Day premiere in Marchesa I'm sure I've blogged about this before, but hey I'm gonna blog about it again. This is STUNNING. Usually I would think the dramatic blue and black would be a tad boring; however, the details on the Marchesa dress literally makes it for me. Obsessed. Even still, there's something so relaxed about this look. Maybe it's Anne's awkward stance or maybe it's because I think that bracelet is a bit much, but I don't see Anne Hathaway as a style icon. Instead, I look at her and think, "she's just one of the girls." I suppose this is a weird style-spiration theme, but we're rolling with it. (Photo Cred)

Chillin' at the 2009 MET Ball in Marc Jacobs. I think the reason I admire this is because, in my humble opinion, it's so wrong. The hair scares me, the shoes are hideous, and that dress is not a typical MET Ball ensemble.Hathaway, however, hold her head up high and is proud of her ensemble. This may sound like the exact opposite of my opening argument- I frequently think of these style-spirations as an argumentative piece- but I'm getting somwhere. (Photo Cred)

At the 79th Annual Oscars in Valentino. I'm obsessed with this dress. While the lace and the oversized bow could come off as a little granny, the stacked bracelets makes this look youthful. And of course her hair and make are divine, which makes this a classy look; however, I can't get over those bracelets. They're a little chunky and funky, which makes this so appropriately refreshing for the Academy awards. (Photo Cred)

The reason Anne Hathaway is a admirable style-spiration because she humanizes fashion. I know whenever I open up a magazine or see awesome red carpet looks,  I feel like pressure is on; however, I rarely get that from Anne Hathaway. Sure she can be perfectly styled, but there's something about her that keeps it casual. And yes, sometimes she gets it wrong, but she keeps trying. This is getting weird...onto the weekly.

The Weekly

• Emma Roberts at a Westward by Emily and Meritt for Kate Spade party (Kate Spade): I really like this look because it's rather quirky. Let me break it down for you: the dress is youthful but very classy, the shoes are a perfect wow factor to the dress, the jewels define feminine fun, and the hair and makeup is divine. But then there's that huge clutch. Hmmm. While I would question and hate this, I kind of like the odd bag because it gives this look character and personal style. Stylists and press people can perfectly style a look from head-to-toe, but it's not truly expressing yourself if you don't have something unique to you. Okay so take that well-worded description and apply that to all of Anne's looks from the previous section
• Jessica Chastain at The Help premiere (Oscar de la Renta): Although this look is very been-there-done-that, I'm such a sucker for an eggplant and turquoise color combination. Even though the earrings are very eye-catching, I like how this look was styled so you focused on the fabulous De la Renta details. That ruching on the dress creates some fabulous movements. Also,  minimal jewels was the way to go with this look. She looks wonderful!
• Anne Hathaway (surprise) at the One Day premiere (McQueen): Stunning. The hem on this beautiful McQueen dress is classy, flattering, and all around chic. I like there's a detail overload on the bodice, ultimately directing our attention to her face. And with that nice hair and quasi-theatrical makeup, it's a smart move. I don't think she needed the silver, I hate mixing metals, bracelets, but the shoes make this look more cohesive. Good job, Miss Hathaway.

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Baby, It's Cold Outside

Oh yes, the weather outside is completely frightful. And with the weather comes a tragic issue: how can we  dress our cutest and chicest during this harsh winter weather? With fabulous Kate Spade mittens, of course!  A few Christmases ago, I was given the fabulous "Taxi" mittens, while my sister got the "Hi-5" mittens. Even though they might be a little bit hard to text with, they are still uber cozy and fun to brace the warm weather with!  Since then, Kate has made adorable variations of this mitten.

Behold:

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The icy blue is adorable for the chilly season and the "place snowball here" is so cheeky! 

In my mind, it's so much better than pocket warmers! 

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A Good Three

So I'm a terrible blogger and have failed to daily blog for two days. And since it's officially Sunday, I figured why not a three?

Three.

The number three is specifically important in my group of friends.

The Human Centipede.

With that being said, here's my gift three.

I think even the most stylish person frequently needs a reminder or two about fabulousity and class. What a better mentor than the flawless and brilliant Coco Chanel.

Behold: The Fashion Classy Book.

The Gospel According to Coco Chanel

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I think that this present is perfect for any fashionista. First of all, Chanel is amazing. So anything with the Chanel seal of approval is obviously a seal of approval in my mind. Also, buying clothes for people can be a little bit awkward and stressful. Will they be offended if I get them a certain size? What if they don't like this color? Am I trying to hard to press my style on them? Stressful Indeed! Getting something like this book, however, gives off the "I know you love fashion vibe" without  breaking the bank. These books are easy to read, as well. My best pal got Classy from our other best college pal/ my roommie and it's been great fun to browse through.

Also,

I'm not a ring person: for some reason, they have always freaked me out. But this gift guide is not about me. Therefore, I think a great gift would also be a fabulous statement ring. This Kate Spade one is so glitzy and glamorous, which is exactly what I think of when ringing in the holidays. The winter weather is so dull, sparkly jewels are a necessity. And this statement ring doesn't too much sparkle and is uber classy. As a result, it can last you the whole year. Talk about a happy new year! 

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Oh, and one more thing

Essentially, my style is relatively girly; however, I've been trying to shake it up a little bit more. Adding some edge has made me feel more on trend, not to mention it's ridiculously fun! So for Christmas this year, I desperately want this Alexander McQueen scarf.

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Without a doubt, McQueen is one of the most legendary designers of our generation. Owning something that exudes the original McQueen essence is imperative. Are the skulls a bit scary? Well yes. But this scarf comes in so many colors, the skulls don't have to be as harsh. This is so uncharacteristic but I want this so bad!