New Year's Eve Party Looks: A Ski Getaway

Well, with all this snow it certainly feels like I am on a ski getaway and I am only sitting in my parents house on Long Island. However, if you are off to a real ski destination this holiday - maybe in New England or out West, then its time to get together a chic ski bunny look thats suitable for dinner at the lodge and drinks at the local bar!

Be warm, cozy and ultra feminine in a palette of soft grays and beige. A thin knit dress, sweater tights and a fur vest are the cornerstone of this look. Accessorize with a sweater or fur bag, pretty delicate gold accessories and over the knee flat boots that will help you easily navigate through the snow (even with a glass of champagne or two in you!)

Dress: Free People Scooped Sweater Tunic Dress/ $98
Vest: Rachel Rachel Roy Faux Mink Shaved Vest/ $89.40 on sale
Tights: Hue Pointelle Rib Sweater Tights/ $13.50 on sale
Boots: Charlie My Love Gray Studded Suede Over the Knee Boots at Bluefly/ $225
Jewelry and Bag: Forever 21/ $ 3 - $21

New Year's Eve Party Looks: A Fashionable House Party

If you are steering clear of the crowds at the clubs and restaurants this New Year's Eve and instead opting for a more relaxed, but still chic party that perhaps you or a friend or family member is hosting, you may ask yourself: what should I wear? New Year's Eve is certainly a special night, but if you are going a bit more casual, house-party style we recommend choosing a key party piece, like cute sequined shorts or a mini skirt and dressing the look down with a cozy sweater, boots and some edgy jewelry.

Sweater: Fremont Maya Cape Sweater at ShopBop/ $127.40

Shorts: J. Crew Silk Sequin Shorts/ $250

Boots: Nine West Priska Boot in Black/ $129.99

Necklace: Forever 21 Layered Chain and Beaded Necklace/ $6.80

Bracelet and Earrings: J. Crew Isis Bracelet and Crystal Firecracker Earrings/ $45 - $75

Just add black tights and your favorite black bag and you are ready for a fun night indoors!

Fashionably Yours,

H

Daily Bling - Thursday, May 13

Sometimes you just need a little pick me up. Not something too extravagant or pricey. Just something to put you in a good mood and lift your spirits. That's what I LOVE about accessories - and especially cheapie, super cute accessories like this bangle from Forever 21.

We think the Forever 21 Floral Painted Bamboo Bracelet would make a sweet edition to any Spring look. We'd especially like to see it paired with an off-white lace dress or top and skirt and some sky high wedges (like maybe or go to Michael Kors pair from last season). We could also imagine it as the finishing touch to one of those "mixed patterns" looks we are seeing for Spring. We are imagining it with a cropped striped top and pair of silk mini shorts to get this vintage inspired style.

You can't go wrong with this little mood booster! The bangle is available on F21's website for only $5.80.

The Daily Bling - Tuesday, April 7

Today's Daily Bling is a cheapie but a goodie. At only $3.80 the Forever 21 Threaded Tierdrop Earrings would make a fashionable and affordable edition to your Spring wardrobe. These statement earrings would make a good accessory edition to the "global" trend look (we are dreaming about them with an global printed dress and wedges for our upcoming trip to St. Lucia) or look really hot with your go to summer LBD. And at $3.80? Well, there really ain't much to say. Your cup of coffee costs more!

These little babies are on final sale so make sure to scoop them up soon for all your spring/summer wardrobe needs at Forever21.

Fashionably Yours,
H

Spring's Global Trend Accessorized

If you have been in to a store or read a magazine this Spring then you definitely have come across some bright colors, ethnic prints and global inspired styles. We are definitly feeling this "global trend" for Spring and absolutely love the idea of incorporating some of the fun patterns and bright color and beaded jewelry we have been seeing into our current Spring looks. How do you incorporate this trend without buying a bunch of printed dresses that most likely will be out next year? Well, with accessories of course! Why not embrace the global look by pairing a great printed tote or layered bright bangles with some of the "brighter" colored looks we bought last spring or just your favorite simple white or black jersey dress? We break down some fun global accessories ideas to instantly update your look this spring.

Breakdown Clockwise from Upper Left:

• Forever 21 Beaded Necklaces - $7 and $13 each on Forever21.com
• Sonoma Bracelets for Kohl's Department Stores - About $14 each on Kohls.com
• Twelfth St. By Cynthia Vincent, $295 at Singer-22
• Kenneth Jay Lane Spiral Gold Beaded Necklace - $125 at IntermixOnline.com
• Nine West Warley Sandal - $69 at NineWest.com
• L.A.M.B Vail Birdcage Sandal - $300 at ShopBop.com
• Marc By Marc Jacobs Printed Nylon Little Tate Tote - $168 at Saks.com

Fashionably Yours,

H

The Daily Bling - Sunday, March 21

Today's bling is simple, pretty and cheap. Brought to you courtesy of Forever 21, The Pearlescent Galore Necklace would be a nice addition to spruce up any outfit. We love the classy look of layered pearls and at only $9.80 you can't really go wrong here. We think these would look really cute for work. Since we are back to reality tomorrow (meaning back to the office) we are trying to get ourselves in the mood to dress once again work-appropriate, sophisticate NY style as oppossed to rock-star influenced, beach-ready LA style (booo).

If you are in a more conservative office (thinking law firm, finance etc.) this necklace would really update a suit. If you are in sort of a business casual environment like myself, it would also look really cute with a high waisted mini-skirt and silk top.

You can pick up this easy to wear piece at Forever 21.

Fashionably Yours,
H

The Daily Bling - Saturday, February 27th

This weekend, I am taking a haitus from NYC and visiting my parents in the suburbs. One thing I love to do when I am home is go to the mall and one of my favorite stores to check out there is Forever 21. Although Manhattan does have the best options for shopping arguably in the whole country, there is something about getting into a car and going to the local mall. I rarely shop Forever 21 in the city because its such a picked-over zoo (sorry, but it is) so I tend to find all my F21 treasures at the clean and quiet location at our local mall.

Today's Daily Bling is only $8.80!!! Talk about a deal ladies! F21 is calling this the "Knotted Multi Chain Necklace" and its available on their website in case you don't feel like searching for it in the store. Its a very funky take on your classic gold chain look and we think it would look really cute with a black crew neck tee-shirt and pink tulle skirt combo (which I am sure you could find at forever 21 too).

Fashionably Yours,
H