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Holiday Gift Guide 2015

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Holiday gift ideas for her

From top left: Handbag (under $200) / Blanket Scarf (under $25) / Watch (eco-conscious and under $50)  / Lipstick (luxury under $100!) / Sweater (under $90) / Lipstick and Nail Polish gift set (under $90) / Rings (two for under $60) / Skincare pots (under $40 for two!) / Portable phone charger (MUST-HAVE! Under $25) / Earrings (under $40) / Hat and mittens set (under $60)

The holidays are here! This means it is time to start stocking up on gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and any holiday you celebrate! The best gifts for her, gifts for your BFF, gifts for Mom, gifts for co-workers, and gifts for anyone on your list, are on store shelves right now. People are already shopping, and the longer we wait, the less we will find for our loved ones! Personally, I love being done with my shopping by Thanksgiving. That way I can enjoy all the parties that come with with Christmas season!

Without further adieu, here are the perfect gifts for her this holiday season!

Blanket scarves are a HUGE trend right now. Not only are they cozy and soft, blanket scarves are hot on the street. Everyone covets a blanket scarf in plaid. Due to this fabulous, and very cozy, street style trend, I found a few fabulous blanket scarves around the web, and assembled them into the following widget for easy shopping. I hope you love them! Several of them are on my wish list for Christmas!

Portable phone chargers are hot on people’s holiday gift wish list this season. Portable phone chargers are a must-have while at work, on the go, and while traveling. I always carry two with me when I am out. I would die without them! They keep me connected. This is why portable phone chargers make the perfect gift, and practical gift, for that special someone on your list! Here are few stylish, and practical, portable phone chargers she will love for Christmas, or whichever holiday she celebrates!

Cameras make fabulous holiday gifts! With digital technology, DSLR cameras have become increasingly easy to use. For this reason, everyone wants one! My favorite is Nikon, but there are several sets, or kits, on the market which are reliable. Here are my picks for holiday gifts this season.

What girl doesn’t love shoes? More specifically, what girl doesn’t love over-the-knee boots! They are a huge trend this season from both the runways, and the streets. If you know her shoe size, here are a few fabulous over-the-knee boots for holiday gift giving this season.

Every girl wants to look, and smell, her best. Why not give her the gift of beauty this holiday season? The following beauty gifts for the holidays are both on trend, and in demand, this holiday season.

Keep her cozy this holiday season with beanies, hats, coats, turtleneck sweaters, mittens, robes, and slippers! Here are a few fabulous ways to keep cozy this winter. Every girl wants something cozy for Christmas! Or any holiday this winter for that matter!

While men love their cars, women loves their handbags. Why not get her the IT bag du jour for the holidays? She will LOVE you forever. Here are the current IT bags for 2015, and into 2016, that she will love to see under the Christmas tree this year.

Jewelry is always the perfect go-to gift for the holiday season. Here are a few well-priced baubles she will love to receive this holiday season.

There are you have it! The perfect gifts for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Diwali, and any holiday you give gifts for this winter season! Enjoy the holidays, happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Chloe Hudson review

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Pictured: Chloe Hudson in tan, medium size. Outfit details from top photo can be found here.

The Chloe Hudson is arguably fall 2015’s hottest IT bag. Over the past few seasons, Chloe has designed a series of fabulous handbags which have instantly shot up to cool status. In these handbags status as cool, many have been elevated to IT bag status; and for fall 2015, Chloe has done it again.

First we had the classic Chloe Marcie, then we had the chic Chloe Drew, then Chloe gave us the retro styled Chloe Faye in not one, but two amazing sizes, then, for fall 2015, Chloe has given us the Hudson. The Hudson is everything, everyone wants in a handbag for fall.

The Chloe Hudson has earned it’s current IT bag status by offering high fashion on a handbag which can be worn effortlessly, everyday. Chloe designed several versions of the Chloe Hudson, and will be reinventing the style every season. Love that!

The 1970s are huge decade of influence for the fall 2015 season, and the Chloe Hudson delivers on the trend. On my version of the Chloe Hudson, there is a medium sized tassel in the center of the front flap closure of the handbag, which offers a playful take on a ’70’s trend. The stitching around the edges of the flap closure offer a bohemian vibe, while the small studs around the edges of the bag offer just a tiny bit of edgy-cool. Oh yes, this bag has it all where style is concerned.

The interior of the Chloe Hudson offers three compartments which are perfect for organizing one’s purse essentials. The outer pocket offers enough room for a smart phone, notepad, or anything small you need to access quickly. I use it solely for my phone so I can quickly grab it when I need it.

The main interior compartment is luxuriously roomy. It offers enough room for a paperback book in addition to a wallet, keys, lipstick, sunglasses, and more! As you can see in the photos above, there is a lot of room to spare. The inner interior pocket is slim, and ideal for holding theater tickets, papers, a passport, or anything important.

I love everything about the Chloe Hudson. It is made from a sturdy calf leather which lends itself well to everyday wear. The flap closure gives the shoulder bag a saddle bag style, which is the hottest handbag silhouette of the moment. I love the 1970s vibe of the bag, and the construction is beautiful.

Sometimes IT bags are on the dressier side, and look out of place when paired with casual clothing and denim. The Chloe Hudson is the perfect answer to this problem. This beautiful handbag looks at home with jeans, and anything casual! It looks out of place with dressy attire, or anything too structured. This is the ultimate, casual IT bag. Love it!

The Chloe Hudson is flying off of store shelves for the fall 2015 season, and Chloe is already beginning to stock it in new colors, and variations, for resort 2016; proving the Chloe Hudson will have longevity as we move into 2016, and beyond!

I rate the Chloe Hudson, five out of five stars!

I found a few fabulous versions of the Chloe Hudson in mini, small, and medium sizes; and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love this bag as much as I do! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Trunk clutches for fall 2015

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trunk clutches for fall 2015

From top left: turquoise clutch (under $30!)/ lizard trunk / LV Petite Malle / tan trunk clutch (under $200!)/ top handle trunk / striped trunk

Last year, we watched as box clutches, and small, boxy handbags began to emerge as a new trend in small handbags. For the fall 2015 season, this trend has caught some speed, and is proving to be the hottest emerging trend of the season.

Boxy handbags, and trunk inspired clutches, are popping up on store shelves everywhere for the fall 2015 season. To add fuel to the fire, trunk clutches also popped up on the recent spring 2016 runways in New York, Paris, Milan, and London; proving to the fashion world that this is a trend to be taken seriously.

Thankfully, this is one trend you can wear now; and be prepared for it to explode in 2016. Trunk clutches are being shown in small, and mini sizes, for the fall 2015 season; and also for the spring 2016 season. Some have hidden shoulder straps, while other trunk clutch offer a small top handle.

Trunk clutches for fall 2015 can be found in neutral colors on both both vegan and leather fabrications. There are also resin versions, and alternative fabrications; adding to the variety of the trend.

There is no one color or design which stands out among trunk clutches this season. The idea is to find a trunk clutch which adds a little bit of fun and sass to your ensemble. So while neutral options are always a good idea, this is one trend you can have some fun with when it comes to patterns and colors.

Trunk clutches can be worn with casual through to formal attire. They are the ultimate day into evening handbag; as long as you don’t need to carry too much with you. Trunk clutches tend to be small, with unforgiving interiors.

Which trunk clutch started it all? Louis Vuitton’s Petite Malle trunk clutch started the trend. If you want to original trunk clutch, this is one to look for. If you are open to any trunk clutch, there are plenty out there to choose. from.

I found a few fabulous trunk clutches around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉