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Trend Alert: Bold Black & White Stripes

I've been shopping around the past few weeks and noticed tons of bold black and white graphics from designers like Marc Jacobs to retailers like H&M. Image inspiration from above is from the Marc Jacobs Spring/summer 2013 collection, which was full of dramatic black and white graphics! I loved every bit of the show and am not surprised to see stripes everywhere for spring! (If you haven't seen the show..see link above to view the whole collection)

I found tons of styles that are reminiscent of the collection at great price points. Perfect for the upcoming spring season, you can pair any of the styles here with basic blacks and white or bold hues like reds, oranges and bluesl! What do you think of my picks??

All that Glitters: Holiday Inspiration via NastyGal

Checking out NastyGal today to see whats new and loving the glitzy holiday looks in the  NYE lookbook. The only time of the year when I want to rock anything that glitters, this is right up my alley! Here are of my fave looks from the lookbook and how to get them!

Disco Nights Dress $98

Night Fever Sequin Blazer $58, Blackout Sequin Jeans $58

Cat Call Sequin Dress $148, Bead It Ankle Boot $138

There are actually so many cute items that I like and cant fit into this post, so check out my wantlist for more styles!

Last Minute Holiday Guide: Gifts For Her

Holiday shopping has started weeks, even months ago for some....but I traditionally wait until the last minute! (I shop very well under pressure :-)) I put together this gift guide for ideas on what to get some friends and family and found a lot of great ideas! Most of these picks here are under $50!
1. Marc By Marc Jacobs iPhone Case w/ card holder - $48
2. J.Crew Polka Dot Cashmere Sweater - $268
3. Forever 21 Metal Trim Crossbody Bag - $24.80
4. Rubatime Orchard Watch - $45
5. Arden B. Art Deco Necklace - $39
6. BCBGeneration Faux-Fur Scarf -$34
7. Estee Lauder Nail Laquer Set - $27.50
8. Dorothy Perkins Studded Sleeve Peplum Top - $39

Great Holiday Jewelry Picks: All under $20 and All from Forever 21

While the holidays are closer than ever and I pretty much have an idea what I'm wearing, accessories always seem to be the last thing I think about. This year, I'm pairing whatever I'm wearing around my jewelry, because I feel they can make any outfit I choose to wear look 10 times better. Since I still have to go shopping for presents, I don't want to splurge on myself right now.

I was checking out some styles on the Forever 21 site and came across these goodies that would be perfect for holiday and definitely wont break my pockets. Nothing here is over $20 and some styles are as low as $4.80! I love the vintage, art deco inspired design, they remind me of antique jewelry you find in estate sales...what are your fave pieces here?

@Kohls Now: Narciso Rodriquez for DesignNation

The Narciso Rodriguez for Design Nation debuted a day early on kohls.com yesterday and not surprisingly some styles are already sold out! I love the separates in this collection which includes tops, blazers, tuxedo pants, dresses and outerwear. Expect to find quality designs and cuts in this limited edition, limited time collection. Today everything is 30% off...with sale costs ranging from $33-105/pc. The higher price points are for the outerwear items and most tops are in the $33-49 range. Check out the collection here before it all goes!! Enjoy your day!