In the 11th hour of gifting here are some fun last minute Stocking Stuffer and Secret Santa picks on a budget!
1. Pinch Minimergency Kits ($16) – When you’re in a pinch these super compact kits have you’re bag. No bigger then a change purse this bag holds seventeen 1-time use must haves including: hairspray,
While I’m no stranger to Miami, this was my first time going to Art Basel and after the amazing time that city showed me I’m going back every year. It’s an amazing week when the art world (with a high population of New Yorkers) takes over Miami, bringing the fashion community with them. My days were spent at art shows, followed by drinks poolside with event, after event, after party to go to. While I need an entire blog post dedicated to all of the art conventions here are some of the best moments from independent art shows to epic Versace Mansion parties!
1. Elementals @The Ad Oasis – Hosted by Adrian Grenier at the James Royal Palm Hotel, the works of Sarah Reynolds, Shepard Fairey, Greg Auerback, Mr. Brainwash, Meagan Donegan, Jade Doskow, Greg Haberny, Naomi Reis were all on display. I was so excited to attend and support my friend, Sarah Reynolds at her show, especially given one of my other friends ended up purchasing both of her exceptional art pieces in the show. (Meeting Adrian Grenier and Shepard Fairey wasn’t too shabby either).
Lord & Taylor is currently running their Friends & Family sale, in-stores and online now
Every season I look forward to visiting with super-mom, style expert, Pamela Pekerman for her holiday picks for the season. Being a true taste maker in the fashion industry, Pekerman picks a plethora of brands spanning beauty, fitness/health, style and lifestyle products to introduce her audience. This season, here’s what made her list:
1. Boy Meets Girl – Inspired by the vibrant art and music culture of New York, Boy Meets Girl provides fun and flirty graphic tees with the iconic boy and girl silhouette logo. We’re obsessed with her Coco Hoodies and if you are ever in need of a bridal shower gift, can I recommend her personalized version where you can put the bride and groom’s name on it? And great news fellow Boy Meets Girl fans! Stay Igel, the designer behind the brand is expanding her empire of chic, to now include jewelry! Available at Macys.com, check them out!
2. Coiffie ($55) – Coiffie is a chic, water repellent
With the holidays around the corner, if you need some last minute inspiration for everyone on your list, here are 5 websites sure to knock their socks off. I tend to take gift giving very seriously, and each of these sites has truly special and great unique finds!
1. OpenSky, http://www.opensky.com/explore
A fun way to shop with your friends, OpenSky.com is a unique hub to uncover new, artisanal goods and shops you may never have found if shopping alone. Built around online stores from a diverse range of brands –mens and womens–that cover fashion, beauty, home, jewelry, kids and beyond, Opensky uses recommendations from their online community as part of the selling epxerience. Share what you love and find out what your friends love – the more you connect, the more you discover. (Pssst If you’re a jewelry fiend check out The Alchemy Shop on OpenSky: http://www.opensky.com/the-alchemy-shop)
2. Eating Tools, http://www.eatingtools.com
Based in Brooklyn, Eating Tools curates a selection of extraordinary, unique and handmade eating and cooking tools like you’ve never seen before. They work with artists and craftspeople who design and create incredible culinary utensils, ranging from handmade sterling silver and titanium chopsticks to one-of-a-kind hand crafted chef knives. For the food lovers on your gift list, Eating Tools is guaranteed to have something special that will blow their mind. Good news Pretty Connected readers! Eating Tools is offering our readers free shipping with any $50+ purchase with code “PRETTY” at checkout.
3. Covet+Lout, http://covetandlou.com
The world of high-end, forward thinking womenswear is just a click away when you visit covetandlou.com. I’m so in love
December 4th – 8th Rag & Bone is having their winter sample sale at Chelsea Market in NYC. Get in on it!
As much as I’m all about channeling my inner Paddington Bear as soon as it’s raining out, carrying on in large rubber boots all day is sometimes a challenge; especially if I have an end of the evening event to dash off too. Having a pair of rain shoes as apposed to only boots is a definite necessity in my wardrobe. And my new Chooka Duck Rain Skimmer ($65) definitely fit the bill.
Whenever I’m asked in interviews who’s closet I’d like the raid, my answer is generally one of the following (or all of the above): Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, or Nicole Richie. Nine out of ten times I
Who wants to go to LA? *Hand raised*. Well enter Caress’ Fab Style Photo Challenge for your chance to win a 3 day/2 night, all accommodations paid trip to Hollywood for 2, plus $3,000 shopping spree.
