Get the Look: 12 Sparkly Clutches Under $50

New Year’s Eve is the night you can unapologetically pretend you’re a princess, or Madonna, or whatever your sparkly fantasy may be. Evening bags in metallics, sequins, studs, mesh, lace, they’re all fair game on New Year’s Eve. Even if you wear the most boring, I mean classic, little black dress, be sure to carry a jewel of a clutch. These 12 evening bags all cost under $50. Price is important if you’re only brandishing the sparkly bag once a year.

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New Year's Eve Clutches Under $50

New Year's Eve Clutches Under $50

S H O P P I N G 

1 Gold Assymmetric Clutch

2 Rian Paneled Clutch

3 Silver Triangle Clutch

4 Studded Sparkly Flap Clutch

5 Ball Mesh Envelope Clutch

6 Pave Bow Topped Hard Case Clutch 

7 Crinkle Box Clutch

8 Fial Rhinestone Clutch

9 Lace Hard-Case Clutch

10 Quilted Rose Gold Metal Clutch

11 Envelope Evening Clutch

12 Deco Box Clutch

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Get the Look: Party Dresses From All the Best Designers

Selecting the holiday party dresses here was more fun than going shopping for the real thing. The list of designers reads like a Vogue editor’s Fashion Week to-do list. There are 42 different designers represented here, each dress more fun than the next. Probably you won’t be able to actually buy many of these, thanks to the sky high prices, but still, they are divine.

If I were going to a holiday party, and I could wear any of them (and this is in dreamland, where I have the perfect body to match my bottomless wallet), I think I’d opt for the Rachel Roy or Marc Jacobs, though I do also love the drape-y metallic Vivienne Westwood and the darling Nina Ricci. I also love the idea of the Isabel Marant with black booties, topped with a leather moto jacket. I suppose it depends on the occasion. They’re all pretty fabulous. Which holiday party dress would you wear to a fancy fete?

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S H O P P I N G

1 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Crinkled Taffeta Dress

2 Rag & Bone Corina Fringe Dress

3 Thakoon Dandelion Print Wool Blend Satin Dress

4 Mary Katrantzou Elay Printed Jersey Dress

5 Lanvin Ruffled Satin Twill Dress

6 Dolce & Gabbana Floral Print Crepe Dress

7 Monique Lhuillier Tulle Embroidered Dress

8 Donna Karan Sequined Stretch Jersey Dress

9 Emilio Pucci Fitted Lace Dress

10 Erdem Silk Blend Jacquard Dress

11 Hervé Leger Bandage Dress

12 Lela Rose Jagged Paint Splatter Dress

13 Alexander McQueen Floral Print S-Bend Dress

14 Isabel Marant Strapless Sweetheart Dress

16 Diane von Furstenberg Long Sleeve Lace Dress

17 Carven Contrast Back Lace Dress

18 Alexis Madame Strapless High-Lo Dress

19 J. Mendel Pleated Dress

20 Alexander Wang Leather Bib Dress

21 Zero + Maria Cornejo Little O Dress

22 L’Wren Scott Pebbled Jacquard Dress

23 Tracy Reese Flared Frock

24 Tory Burch Kirby Dress

25 Narciso Rodriguez Point Hem Silk Dress

26 Marc Jacobs Sequined Dress

27 Anthony Vaccarello Black Dress

28 Alice & Olivia Aubree Embellished Lace Dress

29 Nina Ricci Tulle & Silk Knotted Dress

30 Milly Bustier Feather Dress

31 Zuhair Murad Floral Sequin Dress

32 Stella McCartney Silk Faille Dress

33 Jenni Kayne Lace Seam Dress

34 Rochas Two-Tone V-Back Dress

35 Naem Khan Beaded Fringe Dress

36 Marc Jacobs Velveteen & Silk Crossback Dress

37 Armani Collezioni Floral Silk Drape Dress

38 Jason Wu Duchesse Satin A-Line Dress

39 Proenza Schouler Pleated Dress in Geometric Cave

40 Christopher Kane Mesh Shawl Top Silk Dress

41 Roksanda Ilincic Patchwork Dupioni Kilton Dress

42 Matthew Williamson Winter Garden Organza Layered Dress

43 Joseph Agnes Lace Dress

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Gift Guide: Pet Presents

If your furry little guy is your baby, or you’re visiting a friend where four-legged creatures rule, chances are you’ll be purchasing at least one pet present this season. (One item of my son’s list was a leash and harness for our Oakley, our cat. Needless to say, we spared Oakley the ordeal.) Here are ten cute suggestions of what to buy the cat, dog, or pet owner who has everything.

Presents For Cats Dogs Pet Owners

S H O P P I N G
1 Jax & Bones Coil Pillow Bed
2 Moppets Plush & Rope Dog Toy
4 West Paw Design Mouse Toy
5 ModKat Litter Box
6 Energy Pyramid Cat Teepee
7 Olive Cookie Treat Gift Set
8 Canvas Pet Tote
9 Alpaca Hairy Dog Sweater
10 Green Greek Key Dog Bowl

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Gift Guide: 10 Adorable Baby Presents

I have a few friends that recently had babies, so I’m behind in my baby gift buying. Putting together this baby gift guide gave me the boost I needed to get my shopping done. So cute!

Newborn Baby Presents

S H O P P I N G
1 7 A.M. Enfant Boudoune

2 My First Laptop Play Set

3 Caffuffle Dog

4 Mounted Giraffe

5 Lindsey Manwell Bunny Print  

6 ABC Poster

7 Raccoon Storage Bin

8 Elephant Bookends

9 Sheepskin Throw

10 Hape Scoot Around

Gift Guide: 12 Gifts for Her Under $50

Raising the bar a few dollars. . .  Last Wednesday it was Gifts for Her Under $25. Do I see see $50? Splurge a little on your sister or your BFF. These presents under $50 are all seriously cute. I’d love the earrings. The tape holder is tres chic, but not sure my desk is glam enough. The note blocks are cool though. And if you’re not totally into camo fashion, but want a taste of the trend, the cosmetic pouch is perfect.

Gift Guide Presents For Women Under $50

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1 Camo Printed Cosmetic Case

Lucite Tape Dispenser

3 Cable Beanie with Fur Pom Pom

4 Painted iPhone 5 Case

5 Hay & Scholten & Baijings Tower Blocks Paper Notes 

6 Tassel Necklace

7 Wishbone Jewelry Holder

8 Bamboo Mortar & Pestle

9 Turkish Bath Towel

10 Evil Eye Bangle

11 LaVanilla Laboratories Candle Tin

12 Elizabeth Cole Chinese Turquoise Earrings