Gift Guide: Bags, Shoes, & Bling

My last gift guide is for the girl who has everything, wants everything, and is hard to dazzle. You can never go wrong with getting a girl a bag, killer shoes, or something that sparkles. Are you listening boys? 

1. Sapphire studs with no sticker shock, classic and pretty. 

2. Gorgeous leopard tote in calf hair by Michael Kors (on sale)

3. These Brian Atwood fringed numbers are insane and totally hot 

4. These Stella McCartney wedges are A-mazing. Perfect for a get away 

5. A versatile sparkly bib necklace in a fresh hue I have been lusting over

6. I love this classic leather tote from Topshop and its croc finish

7. If you are really looking to dazzle her, this diamond trinity stack is gorgeous

8. This DVF fuchsia snakeskin clutch would be perfection with a LBD 

9. This Michael Kors watch is perfect for stacking, half bracelet half watch

10. I love this color combo on these J. Crew flats 

xo

Erin 

NYFW & Weekend Wishes

This week has been filled with a lot of online time scoping out fashion week. From the collections to the street style, it is almost overwhelming trying to look at everything. The ultimate time suck, but an amazing one at that. 

If I had to pick a couple collections that I can actually see myself shopping the most looks from, it would be 10 Crosby Derek Lam and Rachel Zoe. Not only are these more in the realm of my wallet than most collections, I also just genuinely loved all the looks. 

The fur coat, layered with the leather coat (love the color), on top of the leather skirt and printed blouse that hangs underneath is overkill, but so great. 

I have always loved shirts hanging underneath skirts, which is weird. But I do and the addition of this peplum sweater is adorable. 

I want every piece of the last look. Especially the vest and belt. 

Rachel obviously is going to give us some retro 70s fun along with some glamour. 

The nod to Julie Christie in the first look is fun and I love the muted colors. 

This cape is that perfect purchase to help you get over the weather being cold again. 

I love the printed dress, especially the cut and slit going on. 

Bright velvet plaid is now on my "need to try" list.  

Not sure what is going on with the head muff, but I love this white dress with the draping and center slit. 

It is fun to channel Rachel a bit and look around for dresses that you think will land on the red carpet at the Oscars. These should at least be options for some of Hollywood's ladies. 

If I was going, it would be between the Rodarte and the J. Mendel. Loving all the gold. 

My wish this weekend is to find some of these in my closet come Fall (slim chance). 

The DVF dress is so vampy with the neckline and the sleeves. For something serious, though. 

Buffalo check at Michael Kors had me at hello.  

Nothing like an all white outfit (never happening) to love. The coat and skirt are amazing from J. Mendel. Charlotte Ronson wore the cutest sweater for her bow, which was also on the runway. 

 There is something about this BCBG dress I love. 

Here's to more shows to come and fun fantasy shopping to do! 

xoxo

Erin 

Weekend Wish

I am excited the weekend is here and that I have some fun plans on the agenda, but just enough so that I can also relax. 

The Waldorf-Astoria just took over the Elysian Hotel in Chicago and I can't wait for a spa day there today. Pregnancy has gone from blissful to uncomfortable, so the spa will be an amazing retreat. 

How cute are the previews for The Vow? Excited to see that with some girlfriends this weekend. Nothing like a good old fashioned chick flick on a winter's day. 

If you have Homemade Pizza Company in your area, try it. It brings new meaning to "take out" and their cookie pies you bake at home are amazing. 

I think these leopard shorts need to be my first purchase of serious animal print. How cute with a bold colored blouse and sky high platforms for spring? 

Going to pop into Barney's to check out two concealers that are always raved about online. YSL Touche Eclat and Cle de Peau concealer. Have you tried either of them? I will let you know how that goes. 

My weekend wish is that I get to enjoy all of the above and my back stops hurting. I know, super boring, but that is my main wish right now. I hope you have the energy to do all that you want this weekend, even if that is staying in and relaxing. That is what February is all about in my opinion. 

Happy Weekend! 

xo

Erin 

Weekend Wish

Photos: vogue.com

Meet Selby Drummond, the Accessories Editor at Vogue. Do you hate her already? I know, me too. But I also can't help but love her and think about how fab her life must be. Not only is she stunning, she has access to all the most amazing accessories and fashion in the world, and her office desk sits in the coveted offices of Vogue. And though my weekend wish of working there one day has no chance of happening, at least we can be inspired by Selby's fantastic taste. It is all perfection. The mint and black combo, the pink trousers, that Celine handbag, and all the jewelry is lovely. So even though we might not be Selby one day, I love how Vogue lets us live vicariously through their staffers on Vogue.com. Here's to all your wishes coming true this weekend. I will be waiting by the phone for a call from Anna Wintour.

xo
Erin

Turtle Time

While tortoise has long been the material of choice for preppy sunglass wearers everywhere, we have been seeing new ways to incorporate it into your accessories. There is something really fresh and pulled together about adding these speckled watches to your bare or bangle-filled wrists. Pairing any of these with a crisp white shirt, your favorite jeans and some summer wedges or espadrilles feels so Jackie O in Hyannis Port. But really the beauty of tortoise is that it goes with everything, so feel free to edge it up a bit. Actually, maybe a lot. 

1. Nixon 'The Time Teller' Watch from Nordstrom $150

2. Triwa turtle gold tone watch from ASOS $129

3. Michael Kors flat link watch at Endless $150

4. Tortoise bracelet watch by Anne Klein $65

5. Michael Kors square gold tortoise analog watch from Zappos $180

xo
Erin

Met Ball 2011: Best & Worst Dressed

As if the Royal wedding did not give us enough content to pour over and criticize, the Met Ball was held last night in NYC. This event brings out the best in haute couture and I love to see which ladies take some risks. 

Let's start with the worst dressed, and I have to say they all came in pairs...

Photos: People.com

Sorry, Marchesa, it is time to put down the glue gun. These first two couples look like vintage wedding prints from 1988. And Juliana's Burberry just looks sad.  This dress looks too old and too cheap for such a pretty girl. Let's also pause to point out that Seacrest is perched above her on the step, coincidence? 

Man, I am kind of mean today...

Let's get to the best. I had a hard time narrowing it down as there were so many great looks. Overall, the styling of these were my favorite. 

Photos: People.com

The qualities I like in a lot of these looks is the restraint in the accessories. The dresses are speaking the loudest, not the jewels, shoes, or bags. There is also a great mix of modern style with a touch of throwback from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. 

You are probably wondering why Iman is on here, I mean who else could wear that gold jumpsuit on the planet and look chic? I think it is fantastic. Ashley Olsen also took a risk with those sleeves, and I have to say between the fit of the dress and the absence of jewelry, she can pull it off. 

Kate looks like a glam earth goddess, perfect for her bump. 

Hailee is perfection and she is only a teenager. Her stylist needs to call up Juliana and help that girl out. 

Naomi looks so glamorous and yet, so comfortable. As does Liv (the only one to pull off white) and Gwyneth (who just looks rockin). Love that. 

I heart Zoe's collar necklace, love it with the yellow dress.

Dianna has on a classic look, but the gold cuff and sleek hair are perfect with the dress. Love the red.

The beading and slit of Diana K's dress with the vintage waves and red lip are gorgeous. She just looks like a movie star, as she should.

And what can I say about Gisele other than she knows how to wear couture and still look like she just threw it on after a day at the beach. So dramatic, yet so simple. Her date is not bad looking either.

What do you think?

xo
Erin