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2010 Gifts amp Glamour Guidewwwtheartofaccessoriescom

Amelia Andrea Anne Arienne Carol Erin C

Erin J Genevieve Hannah Jessica Juana Kimberly amp Kayla

Laura Leah Nikkia Rebecca Vyque Yuvay

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WelcomeLast year when I decided to do the Gift Guide it was on a whim In a single day I whipped up a 26 page document listing all of the items I bookmarked for gift ideas I was planning on sharing on the Art of Accessories Instead of doing a string of posts about holiday gifts I had a bright idea to turn it into one big guide to share with my readers After getting suggestions emails and questions about whether or not I was doing a guide again I decided there were a few things that needed to be added and now Irsquove doubled the size of the guide Yoursquoll still get some great gift ideas to help spark a little holiday shopping inspiration but yoursquoll also get style and beauty tips too I enlisted the help of my friends dug through their wardrobes and asked them to share with you what makes their holiday style so bright With the help of brands like Bare Escentuals and Three Custom Color I was also able to showcase some great beauty looks for the holiday season too

I love this time of year I love giving (and receiving) gifts and I really love getting dressed up Irsquom always up for any occasion that will allow me to wear sequins killer heels or false lashes I had so much fun with my girlfriends playing dress up and experimenting with different makeup looks Irsquom even excited to say I got 2 of my girlfriends to try red lipstick for the first time and they looked gorgeous

This was a fun project to coordinate shoot and design but I definitely couldnrsquot have done it without all of my friends volunteering to model or without the support of my readers I hope you enjoy the 2010 Gifts amp Glamour Guide and I hope you will come back to the Art of Accessories and become a regular reader

Happy Holidays

xoxo

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For Her pg 6

For Him pg 10

For Little Ones pg 12

For Techies pg 14

For Foodies pg 16

For Workpg 18

For Stockings

pg 20

Unwrap The Guide

The LBD remixed pg 22

Did Somebody Say Party

pg 30

Holiday Accessories pg 40

HolidayBeautypg 44

Blogger Holiday Tips pg 42

Whenever you see pink bold highlighted text click the link to go to that website

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For Her

I love gift gifting but I know that a few of those gifts might end up in my basket for myself Whenever Irsquom picking out gifts lsquoFor Herrsquo Irsquom thinking about what I would want Prime example Irsquove been drooling over the super cute accessories

from Vividot for months now and have not purchased a necklace for myselfyet This army green and pink lace statement necklace is an affordable and

fun addition to anyonersquos accessories wardrobe And

what woman doesnrsquot want to get jewelry

If your girlfriendsistermotherwife likes bold pieces

of jewelry Irsquod definitely put the Ace bangle by Ken +

Dana designs under the tree for her The colorful swirls

will brighten up a darker winter wardrobe

The fabulous black and white diamond print on the French

Bull Harlequin Lady Jane bag is classic and the shape is fun and not too

big for everyday Added bonus black and white goes with EVERYTHING in her closet

If shersquos truly a fashionista any print from Fifi Lapin would be a delightful gift to have matted and framed in her dressing room My personal

favorite is Fifi in a gorgeous green swing coat but shersquos got several outfits to choose from

And if she is truly obsessed with fashion no fashionistarsquos library is complete without The

Ellements of Personal Style Itrsquos a look inside the clothes of 25 modern fashion icons The

photography is just as gorgeous as the shoes

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For Her

Therersquos something about the word commute that just isnrsquot cute To make her trek to work or school a bit more fashionable and warm give her crocheted headphones Not only will her ears be warm and toasty but shersquoll still be able to jam to her favorite playlists And since wersquore keeping her warm while shersquos listening to her iPod yoursquoll have to add the Echo Driver Touch Wool Gloves to her stocking They have little pads on the tips so that theyrsquore portable device friendly because no one wants ice cold fingers And the assortment of colors means there has to be an option to match her winter coat

Every girl needs a bit of glamour and fun wrapped up in pretty packaging and thatrsquos exactly what you get with the Tarte Royal Collection Sixteen eye shadows primer mascara lip gloss and ruffles and sequins on the case It will be just as beautiful as she is when itrsquos sitting on her vanity

Not sure what her beauty style is Then give her options with the Sephora Lash Stash Sampler or the Sephora by OPI 18 piece nail polish collection With Lash Stash she can sample Sephorarsquos favorite mascaras until she finds her perfect match And with 18 bottles of nail polish shersquoll never be bored with her nails ever again

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For Him

This is what I know about men they love sports food gadgets and alcohol So when gift giving I usually try to tap into one of those categories If hersquos a sports fanatic why not get him Stadium Seat

Cufflinks made from some of baseballrsquos most popular stadiums Not a baseball guy How about a Star Wars fanatic Williams-Sonoma helps put the force in his hands with a Star Wars apron and other

Star Wars themed cooking accessories If he likes a good whiskey or scotch buy him a bottle and gift him these very manly Mustache Glasses One for him and one for you

If hersquos a gadget guy no matter the device

Gelaskinscom will have a skin to cover it Pick something cool and edgy perhaps his

favorite artist and cover his phone in it before you give it to him

If hersquos athletic consider getting him the latest Nike+ sport band to keep track of the

miles hersquos logging in preparation for that half marathon in the spring Or if you really want

to get him moving upgrade his video game system with the interactive Xbox Kinect

He becomes the controller in the

game and you can even join in on the video game

fun Itrsquos like a gift for you and him

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For Little Ones

Children are full of laughter and joy so I like to find gifts in that same spirit Several of my friends enjoy tea and whatever Mom or Dad has the little one wants too So why not make tea time fun with Animal Mug amp Spoon sets And throw a container of a yummy hot chocolate or apple cider in with

the mugs too

Every parent believes their child is the most beautiful in the world so why not take their

favorite picture and have them made into Note pads by Pinhole Press so they can be reminded

of that gorgeous face at work

Have a foodie in the making Then Donut Rattles are the perfect gift to give them an early

sugar rush Have a child that prefers to play with their peas rather than eat them Make food fun with Food Face Plates Making a mess of your

food has never been this fun

And if you have a little guy that yoursquore gifting nothing is cuter than a little boy in a tie This

Tie T-shirt for baby ensures that the ladies will ooh and ahh over him at the park

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For Techies

With today being a totally interactive world therersquos a bit of a techie in all of us So whether you splurge big or buy something small I always find the tech toys usually get the biggest smiles

Have a budding photographer Pick up the Vintage Camera Pencil Sharpener for their desk at work Want to really splurge on a budding photographer Upgrade them from a point and

shoot to a DSLR I get asked the most about my camera so I thought Irsquod feature it this year Itrsquos a Canon Rebel T1i and I love it

If your techie is an Apple addict you can upgrade their iPad case with the Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad cover (for her) or the Book Book iPad case (for him) It will make their ultimate

tech toy look like an antique book

And if you have someone in your life who is addicted to their iPhone as all my friends seem to be pick up a pack of App Magnets for their refrigerator Then they will never be too far

away from an app ever again

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For Foodies Therersquos nothing I love more than cooking (example my food blog Crumbs amp Creativity) It brings me joy and Irsquom not alone in my love of food If you know a foodie or want something special to bring to a party as your gift for the hostess these might be just what you need

Ice cream makers are so early 2000why not gift someone the Sunbeam Donut Maker instead Added bonus the donuts are baked and not fried Everyone is going bagless these days and I love to give gifts in a reusable bag or buy a really awesome reusable bag like the Built NY Shopping Tote as a gift Itrsquos a great size has comfy handles and itrsquos washable

A great hostess gift can be a fun serving platter like the ones made by French Bull Theyrsquore durable and come in vivid colors and patterns to match any kitchen Donrsquot want to bring a bottle of wine to the party Try Twelve Beverage a non-alcoholic sparkling tea beverage that is perfect for designated

drivers

Know someone who is an awesome cookie baker Gift them this Cookie Press and Design Kit and yoursquoll be guaranteed to always be on their cookie list And if you canrsquot bake cookies yourself buy some gourmet macaroons in flavours like Srsquomores and Peanut Butter Cup from Macaron Parlour

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For Work

Isnrsquot it so hard to find an appropriate office gift I tend to lean towards humorous gifts with my coworkers I was tickled pink when

I saw Toasted Notes Lots of people eat breakfast at their desk and this just makes notes fun

Have a work BFF that you always get your 3 orsquoclock sugar fix with Then grab them a Chocolate Calculator to remind them to always

find you when itrsquos time for a treat

Sometimes you have work friends that need encouragement and this lsquoAlways Be Yourself rsquo paperweight might be the little bit of

encouragement they truly need in a day

Despite being in a digital world I can truly appreciate a great notebook and these colorful Pantone Notebooks are perfect for

staff meetings and messages And if you really want to make your coworker interact give them the Paper Tweet Note pad so they

have to at least hand you the office gossip instead of tweeting it to you

And everyone has business cards but not everyone has a cool Hello My Name

Is business card holder It adds a bit of fun to what can be a boring office staple

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For StockingStuffing

These might be small gifts but they pack a lot of punch Everyone loves a lip gloss or balm to add to their collection

and the Body Shoprsquos Twisted Peppermint is a limited edition gloss that packs a lot of shine in a little tube Bare Escentuals High Shine Eye Color adds a lot of sparkle in

just a small amount of product Itrsquos perfect for that touch of sparkle all year round

A LeSportsac clutch is a great small gift because who doesnrsquot need another handbag And it comes in lots of

prints Zoya Nail Polish comes in tons of colors but search their site for your friendrsquos name and theyrsquoll feel like that

color was made just for them

Everyone is plugged in so upgrade their headphones with Scullcandy Headphones or give them iHome Mini

Speakers for their desk at work

And if you have a fashionista in your house throw in a set of Jean Straps to keep their jeans tucked into that perfect

pair of riding boots you bought them last year

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Classic

Pops of Color

The LBD Remixed

Mix It U

p

We all have one The little black dress That one piece of clothing you can put on and instantly become chic and polished It can truly be a jack of all trades dress Here are 9 of my girlfriends showing how they remix their basic black dresses to get them through the holiday season

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A classic black dress doesnrsquot need much to make it stunning A simple silhouette like a wrap dress a special touch like an asymmetrical neckline or a body hugging dress that fits you to perfection can take you from day to night

Kimberlyrsquos (top left) little black dress fits her to perfection She paired it with peep toe black heels bangles and a rhinestone circle necklace Her makeup was simple with shades of lavender on her lids and in a shimmery lip gloss Simple accessories and makeup let the dress do all the talking Plus with her daughter Kayla she knows shersquos a hot mama

Erin (top right) chose a black dress with interesting neck detail The classic shape gets a modern twist with the asymmetrical neckline Shes doesnrsquot need a necklace but her gorgeous textured antique gold earrings make a bold statement To play up the earrings she added metallic gold eye shadow and deep berry lip color

Anne (bottom) went with a black wrap dress the dress that flatter every body shape out there To give it a bit of extra glamour she added bold accessories with a bib necklaces and stacks of pearl bracelets Paired with a nude shoe and smokey eye and shersquos ready for a night out

Classic

Going for a classic dress For a more body conscious dress keep the accessories simple and clean For a traditional LBD make an impact with larger accessories

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If yoursquore like me you think black might be boring These three really turned up the

heat by adding pops of color and going for unique details on their dresses

Amelia (top left) knows her long legs are an asset so why not highlight them with

bright pink tights It adds a bit of edge to the sweetness factor of her ruffled LBD and makes her legs appear even longer Playing

with the sweet and tough she added a lucite bangle and bow cocktail ring

Hannah (bottom left) picked an LBD with an interesting detail a cape Shersquos definitely a super hero in those super high heels The

shock of turquoise the pearl and fishnet necklace and the cape are all bold but

adding a red lip seals the deal

Pops of Color

Jessica (bottom right) loves her tutu like dress and wanted to play up the Alice and WonderlandMad

Hatter like whimsy with her outfit A deep pink tight paired with graffiti print heels and a veiled

top hat are delightfully fun and whimsical Black definitely isnrsquot boring

Want a great pop of color with tights too For the largest selection

of colors and a great fit try WeLoveColorscom

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Accessorize and donrsquot be afraid to mix things up

Leah (top left) decided all black wasnrsquot what she wanted so she added a dash of modern floral to her dress Pairing it with leggings boots and long necklaces gives her a fresh take on a holiday party look

Vyque (middle) took a more casual approach to styling her LBD A purple plaid shirt a leopard print belt and over-the-knee boots help to dress down her LBD but still keep it fresh and interesting The mix of textures and patterns is playful and fun

Juana (bottom right) decided it was all about snakeskin Her pink snakeskin heels and oversized snakeskin clutch gives her an updated look for her office party thatrsquos a bit more than what she would wear on a workday Add a diamond pendant and smokey makeup and shersquos totally office chic

Mix It Up

Be bold and have fun Dress your

LBD up or down but always make

sure to inject a bit of your

personality into your look

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Spread A Little Holiday Cheer

Party Looks

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Prints

I love prints These four chose holiday looks featuring bold prints The key element between all of their looks They added neutrals to help balance out

the boldness of the print Have a little fun with prints this season and try something that you wouldnrsquot normally pick And if yoursquore feeling really bold

add a great pop of color with your print to stand out

Left to right Erin J Erin C Rebecca and Vyque

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amp L o n gShort

Show a little leg or not These four show that weather yoursquore wearing short shorts leggings or jeans going long or short is an alternative to the party dress Sometimes adding a tee with a bit of sparkle and shine to your favorite jeans is all you need Leggings and a fun tunic mean you wonrsquot be tugging at your dress all night And try pairing textured tights with shorts and heels as an alternative to a skirt

From left to right Amelia Nikkia Arienne and Genevieve

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Color

If you really want to light up a room and standout go with full on color Go with contrasting colors to really made a bold statement If yoursquore going with a full on bright like yellow pair it with neutrals so your dress shines Head to toe color plays up your skin tone and truly makes you glow

From left to right Laura Hannah and Carol

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Neutrals

Neutrals are anything but boring when you play with texture pattern and shine Ruffles lace sequinsyes please And if you really want to wear a

statement shoe or highlight a vintage piece of jewelry try a bold pop of color with your neutral palette to really highlight that accessory

From left to right Jessica Leah Andrea and Yuvay

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My Favorite Ways To Accessorize

A Cocktail ring is key This Ribbon Ring from Shop Suey Boutique is a perfect compliment to any holiday outfit Plus you get 20 off any full priced item with code ART20

Red lips Nothing says holiday more than a bold lip and a red lip is just classic Hannah and Leah both wore red lipstick for the first time when we took these photos (both used Maybelline Color Sensational in Red Revival) and both unleashed their inner diva as soon as they swiped the color on Plus when you rock a red lip you can keep the rest of your makeup simple

Pile on the accessories A million bangles Why not A great statement necklace YES This is the time to be over the top sparkling and bold Do not be afraid to accessorize

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Whatrsquos your favorite holiday beauty or accessories tip for holiday parties This is THE time for a red lip even if you insist you canrsquot wear one You absolutely can and should Red pros can go bold with a pure red lipstick (MACrsquos Russian Red is a stunning blue-based matte) For newbies a gloss is the easiest way to get over red-phobia (I love Fresh Sugar lip gloss in Sugar Shag a shimmering super glossy cherry red)

Whatrsquos your favorite gift to giveBeautifully wrapped soaps can work for anyone I like to keep a few on hand for any last minute gift exchanges or hostess gifts that might come up I especially love MORrsquos theyrsquore beautiful and look like little soon-to be sudsy pieces of art

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove receivedFor my 30th birthday my husband gave me 3 pieces of Tiffanyrsquos jewelry 1 at a time throughout the day I had no idea that there were more coming after I unwrapped the 1st and after I unwrapped the 3rd piece and he told me ldquook thatrsquos really the last onerdquo

StefWeHeartThiscomweheartthis

Whatrsquos your favorite holiday beauty or accessories tip for holiday parties For a dressy cocktail party -- especially around the holi-days -- therersquos something very chic and sexy and coy about a smokey eye paired with a nude lip It says ldquolook at merdquo without being over-the-top

Whatrsquos your favorite gift to giveSomething that I know for sure the person receiving it really wants and can appreciate I typically ask weeks in advance for a list of must-haves from those Irsquom giving to so I have time to decide whatrsquos in my budget

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove receivedOne of my favorites has to be a pair of Nine West Kane pumps Theyrsquore black velvet platforms with a patent leather toe and heel in a snack print LOVE LOVE LOVE them They are perfect for a holiday party and will definitely be making the rounds this year

Whatrsquos your favorite holiday beauty or accessories tip for holiday parties I always feel like the best accessory for the holidays is a smile but a touch of sparkle never hurts either Mine usually comes in the form of a ginormous sparkly floral ring

Whatrsquos your favorite gift to giveI donrsquot have a favorite gift to give I just try to make it personal for each of my loved ones

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove receivedMy younger brother gave me a sparkling silver snowflake necklace 2 years ago Itrsquos so simple and pretty I just love wearing it Plus every time I put it on I get compliments

JessicaDesignwonderlandnetjesswonderland

AndreaStylinandProfilinnetStylin_Profilin

Whatrsquos your favorite holiday beauty or accessories tip for holi-day parties Statement necklaces I always buy a few new ones during the holidays to update my classic dresses Irsquove had in my closet forever

Whatrsquos your favorite gift to give My favorite gift I ever gave were glass ornaments I hand painted myself Each was personalized with something that made me think of my friends

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove received My favorite gift Irsquove received was a trip Therersquos nothing better than spending time with some-one you love

Sydne ThinkThruFashioncomSydneSummerWhatrsquos your favorite holiday

beauty or accessories tip for holiday parties My favorite beauty tip for the holiday is to wear bold lips When all other accessories fail or arenrsquot glam enough a bold lip will take your outfit up a notch Whatrsquos your favorite gift to giveWine or sweets They both are usable and usually never sit around unusedunwanted

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove receivedTo date it has to be my iMac Irsquom a total gadget girl and this was an unexpected but awesome gift to receive

NikkiaSilverLipsBeautycomSilverLips

Whatrsquos your favorite holiday beauty or accessories tip for holiday parties Anything sparkly is my tip for dressing up or accessorizing for holiday parties Little sequins camisoles shiny jackets or metallic dresses make nice statement pieces For a more subtle look I like funky earrings clutches and bangles with clusters of sparkle

Whatrsquos your favorite gift to give I love books They make perfect gifts for anyone at any age Books are so special and personal when thinking about that personrsquos interests or needs Whether itrsquos for the cook in the family or someone who loves fashion you can always find the perfect book to fit what that person is into

Whatrsquos a favorite gift yoursquove received I remember falling in love with a perfume that had the most amazing scent and was also way out of my budget I happened to see the VP of the company where I worked looking at the same perfume and I was telling her about the beautiful scent Months later my colleagues threw me a going-away lunch and presented me with a bottle of that perfume I couldnrsquot believe she remembered

AndreaFlyGirlsTypepadcomFlyGirlBlog

Blogger Holiday Tips

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Soft Glow

Metallic

Smokey Eye

3 Easy Makeup Looks

Go beyond your basic beauty routine this holiday season and add a bit of sparkle to your makeup kit Three very

different looks all beautiful and all easy as 123

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Andrearsquos regular beauty routine usually involves a little bit of foundation blush and a single eye shadow in a neutral color I didnrsquot want to take her out of her comfort zone so I used Three Custom Colorrsquos Party All the Time Eye color We went from lash line to crease with this chocolatey brown shade packed with lots of shimmer It can be used wet or dry so we wet it to make the color a bit more intense and apply it to the crease Add a pop of shimmery pink blush and a sheer and sparkly pink lipstick and shersquos party perfection

Soft Glow

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Erin is great at using purples and plum shades on her lids but

she hadnrsquot really ventured into metallics To go with her vibrant tunic and leggings I layered Bare

Escentuals High Shine Eye Color in Glisten (an antique

gold) and Electric (a gorgeous teal) over the entire lid and then added lots of mascara Since the

eyes were the focus a bronze gloss and peachy blush were

added to polish off the look The High Shine Eye Color packs a

lot of punch in a little tube and it lasts all day and all night

Metallic

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The Bare Escentuals Perfect Gift Collection had everything we needed to achieve the perfect smokey eye and pink lip combo for Juana The base shadow is a light mocha and the smokey shadow has shades of brown and plum in it so you wonrsquot end up looking like a raccoon with too much heavy black eye makeup on Paired with the shimmer a gorgeous pink blush and a brick pink lip color - you have the perfect holiday beauty look

Smokey Eye

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Happy HolidaysThe Art of Accessories

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