New Years Eve Inspiration (Lanvin Fall/Winter 2011 Dance)

I don't have a lot of super fancy nights out, so when I saw this video earlier this year, it inspired me for NYE. Love how these ladies are dressed impeccably, but can still have fun! (and dance)
Here's to a great New Years Celebration! I hope you're dancing!

Winter Whites Inspiration

Last week I showed you an example of how I wear white this time of year.   Here is some more inspirational images with a similar snowy yet cozy palette.

 

 

  

Tis the Season for Tartan

Plaid never feels more appropriate than during the Christmas season.  My tartan shirts are in heavy rotation, but I'm also looking at ways to pull the pattern into holiday decor.  Maybe re-use an old blanket as a table cloth? 

 

 

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Another Custom Gift Idea: Monogram Acrylic Necklace

     

I spotted this necklace in this month's Lucky Magazine.  I love how the colorful acrylic gives it a bit of a retro vibe, yet the classic monogram shape feels totally preppy.

Starting at just $58 (a great price for something totally custom) I think this  Mona & Lola necklace would be an awesome gift for a girlfriend!

If you're looking for something a bit more glamorous,  they also have a script version in acrylic or metal, too. (Click on photos below)

 

 

Happy Shopping...

Holiday Style-Edition: Custom Christmas Cards from Minted

Have you bought your Christmas cards yet?

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the cards.  For many people, Christmas is one of the only times a year where they step away from their computers and actually HAND WRITE  letters and cards to their family and friends and to me, there's nothing better than getting a beautiful note in the mail!

Minted is one of my favorite sources for custom cards and paper goods.   They have a large community of designers that contribute from around the globe which I think tends to make their assortment of card options a little bit nicer than other photo-centric sites that offer custom cards.   They also print on beautiful thick matte paper that is much higher quality than what you can get from many places.

So,  if you haven't bought your cards yet, check them out! 

I love these colorful (kind of Kate Spade-esque) stripes:

They also give you tons of flexibility to customize the inside, back of cards and envelopes.

 

Plus,  custom cards don't have to include photos. They have some lovely options that you can customize with just your name  and personal note.

 Now, time to get stamps....