Fashion Friday for A Fashionable Christmas Tree

To be terribly honest most of our ornaments, while very high in sentimental value, rank pretty low on the fashion scale.

Probably the most hideous is the spiked cone ornament my brother made in cubscouts. It has his little school photo on there take during that "awkward" stage when the front teeth are way bigger than the head can carry.

But I love this ornament. It reminds me of my brother as I remember him when Christmas was all about being a kid.

There is room for fashion on a tree filled with sentiment

A few years ago I decided to start investing in some better looking ornaments. I'm not getting rid of the sentimental ones, but there needed to be SOME more modern, more updates, more fashionable things hanging off of our tree!

Thank goodness for Bergdorf!

The other day I was tweeting with Berdgorf Goodman (I know - SQUEEE!) and realized they have some of the most beautiful ornaments!

fashionable ornaments at Bergdorf's

Love the Pashmina in this one...

You really must check them all out HERE.

Then tell me which ones you are going to buy!

Janine

Fashion Friday - Holiday Sweaters That Don't Make You Cringe

Holiday Sweaters

The first thing that comes to mind are the knit sweaters with little Santa and Reindeer appliques, right? Little bells sewn on that jingle when, um, your grandmother (because I KNOW it's not YOU wearing it) walks down the hall?

You no longer have to fight the urge to buy a holiday sweater!

I've found a few acceptable pieces that are both festive and fashionable. Wear them to school, work, or even that neighborhood holiday party. And instead of the sweater making noise, let the jingle come from the fabulous bling around your wrist!

Calvin Klein Fit and Flare V Neck Sweater

Perfect with a pair of skinny jeans and boots, this sweater will look even more festive with the perfect necklace (not the one that looks like plastic lightbulbs) and earrings.

Splendid Superfine Long Sleeve Cowl Neck Sweater

Purple is the perfect holiday color! It works for Christmas or Hanukkah, or New Years. It says, "I'm festive but I'm non-traditional. I'm unique."  Or maybe it just says "I don't want to wear an ugly holiday sweater and there is nothing you can do about it." You go girl.

FULL TILT Essential Cocoon Womens Cardigan

 Ahhh - the winter whites. What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a white sweater that evokes thoughts of the first snow and cozying up to a warm fire?

Which holiday sweater are you?

Janine

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Fashion Friday Tips for Buying Fake UGGs

UGG-like boots from Circo

Let me first clarify that I'm not promoting people buy boots that say Ugg on them but are not really Ugg brand boots - that is illegal. By 'fake' I'm talking about suede boots in the style of Uggs but with a much lower price like the Circo® Danalynn Suede Boots pictured above. One might even call them FUGGs.

When it comes to little girls, they are aware of the style but not necessarily the brand. They are also not fully aware of the cost of their boots and so a mud puddle is just as fun to jump in whether your boots cost $80 or $20.

How do you choose the best FUGGs?

Here are my Tips for Buying UGG-like boots for your kids

1. Look for a sole where the rubber comes up around the edges - this will help preserve some of the suede arond the toes

2. Look at the seams to make sure they are in good shape

3. Feel the lining and the inside to make sure there aren't any strange bumps or bare spots

4. Check the seam from where the sole meets the boot. If you pull on it and it seems loose, it will only loosen more as they wear them and that will allow water and cold air to seep in.

5. Buy then early! These boots tend to disappear fast from Target and some other stores so August isn't too early!

Janine

Fashion Friday - Twin Fashion Designers Behind Sachika

How perfect for me, a mom of twins, to highlight a pair of designers who are - TWINS!

The Sashika Twins are identical twins that have split roles and created an very unique collection of dresses and more.

SACHIKA more wishes,happiness and fortune from cyril mahe on Vimeo.

I love some of the elements they use. Here are a few things from their Fall 2010 Collection

Now I'm on the hunt for more twin designers. Move over Mary-Kate and Ashley!

Janine

Fashion Friday - Modern Jewelry Made With Antique Details

These are Antiques I Can Really Appreciate

This morning I was at a local antique store called Goldsborough Glynn Antiques, and found the MOST amazing line of jewelry that takes repurposed antique pieces to create these beautiful, modern bracelets and necklaces.

Check these out!

And each one has the artist's signature tassel hanging from the clasp.

 

But I fell DEEPLY in love with this asymmetrical necklace. I loved the off-balance look and it reminded me a bit of the Haiti necklace from Studio Jewel that I reviewed a while back.

 

Each piece is unique and you can see how beautifully the artist blends the antique details with a new, contemporary look.

I believe these ran about $150 - $200 but they give you a lifetime of compliments. I want them all. So start clicking on my ads thankyouverymuch.

Janine