Having a moment... Jessica Chastain

with a GIANT Emilio Pucci bag

in Alexander McQueen

oh hello Dior Couture

Resort 2012 Proenza Schouler

all images courtesy of justjared.com

Britney in Bottega...

Britney Spears arrived at the X Factor finale wearing Fall 2012 Bottega Veneta.  

She has certainly upped her game since those school girl skirts that made her famous.

images courtesy of justjared.com and style.com

Gifts for...

The Glitterati

J.Crew x Lulu Frost art deco cuff

The Homebody

Equipment silk pajama set

For the Classic

Cartier Trinity ring

For the Entertainer

Kim Seybert seersucker napkins

For the New Baby

Oeuf baby animal hat

images courtesy of J.Crew, Equipment, Cartier, Gracious Style, and J.Crew

Kitchen gadgets...

Who doesn't want a new gadget to play with?

SodaStream Revolution sparkling water maker.

This would make my fresh direct bills a lot lower.  

One of my favorite things is coffee in bed in the mornings.

Nespresso's new U machine is compact in size and easy to use.  

Ina creates simple delicious recipes that even the novice chef can master.  

Caso's countertop wine cellar is perfect for any NYC apartment.  It stores and chills up to eight bottles at a time.  Making entertaining all the easier. 

all images courtesy of williams-sonoma.com

For the person who has everything...

Chances are they won't have these items:

Corkcicle - perfect wine every time!

Gizmon iPhone case - Turn your iPhone into a classic camera

C. Wonder Bullhorn iPad Speaker

images courtesy of Corkcicle, Amazon and C. Wonder

For the Jetsetter...

Spending the holidays on the slopes or on the beach, 

a few key items to survive airport delays and long car rides...

Celine's cabas phantom tote is the perfect carry all for magazines, kindles, and iPhone chargers.

Saturday's Surf just premiered their own line of eyewear!  

The ultimate groggy eye concealer.

Beats headphones are all the rage with the kids these days, and understandably why. 

These headphones connect wirelessly to your music device, and controls are easily located on the ear cup.  

It isn't Christmas if there is not some kind of Apple device under the tree.  

Macbook Air is the perfect travel companion - light, compact and filled with hours of entertainment.

No matter where the final destination may be, it can be agreed that airplane temperatures can be temperamental.  What better way to settle in for a long flight than with a cashmere wrap and eye mask.  It is the perfect 'do not disturb'.

images courtesy of Celine, Beats by Dre, Apple and Frontgate

Gifts for your home...

A few presents for the home:

Juliska has the prettiest collections of glassware and ceramics in town!

Each piece is delicate and timeless.  This wine decanter would make for a perfect pairing with a bottle of Kosta Browne.

C. Wonder really has its finger on the pulse of home accents.  

They are not only desirable, but also attainable!  

This chevron pillow would spruce up any drab couch.  

The Louis Ghost Chair from Phillip Stark is making another appearance on this holiday wish list. What can I say, it is a classic.  

Editor note: Members of the MoMA receive a discounted price.  Another reason to join the MoMA. 

Neiman Marcus paired with Target this season on a selection of Holiday gifts from today's top designers.  It boy, and CFDA winner, Joseph Altuzarra designed this faux-croc and tempered glass tray.  

The epitome of lux.

Hermes bridge cards. 

images courtesy of: Juliska, C.Wonder, Target and Hermes

Wish List...

A few things I wish Santa would leave under the tree this year.

Stubbs and Wootton velvet slippers are a must!  They are the perfect mix of comfort and whimsey.  I wear mine at least twice a week! 

Stubbs & Wootton  - College Velvet Slippers

A good wallet is hard to find.  It can't be too big, not too small.  This Stella McCartney classic style appears to be just right.

Stella McCartney - Falabella Flap Wallet

Saint Laurent Classic Duffle

This is the first handbag launched under the new direction of Hedi Slimane.

Gwyneth debuted the first version of the style this summer. 

Solage Calistoga

What better way to ring in 2013 than with massages, mud masks and wine.

images courtesy of stubbs & wootton, stella mccartney, saint laurent, and solage

Favorite gifts to give...

From my arsenal of go-to's:

Personalized Clare Vivier clutch.  

Every time I order one as a gift, I regret not ordering one for myself. 

A herringbone blanket is always a welcome gift!

John Derian everything!

My latest favorite is the bottle coaster, perfect for bottles of Sancerre, Pinot Noir and Champagne!

Chocolate covered fortune cookies.

*Editor's note: these are highly addictive, and rarely make it to the recipient. 

images courtesy of Clare Vivier, Monograms off Madison, John Derian and Dylan's Candy Bar

Let's the games begin...

'Tis the Season of Sales!

Happy Cyber Monday!

Carven two-tone peacoat

available at Saks.com

image courtesy of farfetch.com

It is that time again...

For those of us that do not start our Holiday shopping in September, Black Friday marks the start of the list making, holiday partying, crowd battling season, we all know and love as Christmas! 

Here are a few ideas to start off the gift-giving season.  Today's theme is 'make it personal'.

C. Wonder's Monogram Lacquer Jewelry Box 

Smythson's Soho Diary

*hint, this can also be personalized 

Monogram Shop's personalized Cutting Board

Bauble Bar's monogram pendant

images courtesy of C. Wonder, Smythson, The Monogram Shop, and BaubleBar

A Great Find...

After a recent wine tasting tour in Santa Barbara, I was left with a bit of a dilemma,

how do I bring the wines I am tasting home to New York?  Shipping seems like the obvious answer, but many of the smaller vineyards cannot send alcohol to New York state.

Enter WineSkin, a brilliant combination of bubble wrap and vinyl, designed to protect precious bottles of wine in transit.  Genius! 

image courtesy of uline.com

It's Black, It's White...

As Michael Jackson so brilliantly proclaimed in his 1991 hit, black and white was all over the Spring 2013 runways, from Marc Jacobs to Alexander Wang to Lanvin.  Some fashionable ladies (+ Kristen Stewart) are already rocking the b/w trend on the red carpet.  

CD in Stella McCartney

Rihanna

Kristen Stewart in Balenciaga

Marion Cotillard in Dior

(She did not get the memo)

all images courtesy of: JustJared.com

Antigona...

Givenchy is the it designer right now.  Riccardo Tisci has been praised for his innovative eye and  for revitalizing the brand by critics.  His accessories do not disappoint.  On the heels of the notorious nightingale bag, the House of Givenchy has released the Antigona.  Its' polished physique and streamlined logo, makes this structured tote a must!         

Lizzie McGuire elevating her gym clothes with a neutral tone Antigone

CD with the pony effect version

Miranda Kerr with the carry-all in all black

Crocodile embossed duffel bag

images courtesy of:

Hilary Duff - people.com

Cameron Diaz - coolspotters.com

Miranda Kerr - people.com

Handbag- givenchy.com