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 

Weekend's Here

What are you up to this weekend? My schedule is completely open. I plan on making dinners, drinking vino, catching up on some mags, and maybe squeezing in a much needed afternoon nap. Is it weird to already be looking forward to that? 

How amazing did Cameron look at the Gambit premiere in London? Stella McCartney perfection. 

As if my reality television obsession was not overboard enough, Style network is premiering Made in Chelsea. Looks like something that will have me hooked, in the very worst way. 

Been dreaming of this pool and view at Megan Mullally's home. 

Hello lover. I want you. 

This sweet little print would be fun on a gallery wall from Furbish. Entitled 'Pink Ladies'

I guess I cannot dodge the election subject all week, so let me go out like this....

It was a tight race, which is great. It shows that this country is filled with different views and opinions that we all have the freedom to vote for and express. And though we cannot agree and have done a lot of finger pointing, blaming, and overall bashing over this election, it is time to forget it. Those who were elected are in office now. To do good, we hope. So let's come together and try to get this country to be great again. Whatever party you might be a part of, the bottom line is we all just want to be safe, be prosperous, and set an extraordinary example of democracy for the rest of the world. 

Have a great weekend loves. 

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