SEEING STARS: Celeb-Approved Gifts

An ela Star Clutch in the making. Photo courtesy ela

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Okay, so you don't have the bodyguard or the private plane or the second home in St. Tropez. Yet when it comes to shopping, most celebs like to shop just like us. They see something, they like it, they buy it. Since I love to see A-listers wearing things I can actually afford, I've rounded up my favourite celebrity musts, just in time for the holidays. Luckily, you can head to the mall without an entourage, screaming fans and the Twitterverse exploding that they just saw you at Gap. Sometimes it's actually pretty nice being normal, don't you think?

Whether you're in last-minute shopping mode or just want to pick yourself up a little something as a proverbial pat on the back, I've rounded up celeb favs to add to your list this year. From Beyonce's favourite wellies to Gwyneth's Canadian clutch, these star-approved finds will shine bright under any tree...

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The Most Stylish Gifts of 2013

Cold. Shmold. The super chic new Estée Lauder Holiday 2013 Campaign.

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Toss the words 'practical' and 'need' right out of your dictionary this month; when it comes to holiday gifting, it's all about beautiful, stylish splurges. Whether it's little luxuries for your little sis or big gifts to make your mom's Christmas dreams come true, I've rounded up the season's most fashionable finds to totally treat the ones you love. 

Read on for the coolest toys, the most luxe fashion finds and the most-wanted tech gear of the season. Only 28 more sleeps! Not that I'm counting...

SEE THE FULL GIFT GUIDE HERE...

Santa's Helpers: Your Under-$40 Gift Guide

Supermodel Eva Herzigova poses with her Secret Santas for the Printemps Holiday 2013 Ad Campaign. Photo courtesy Printemps. 

Originally posted in The CLOSET

This happens every single year. You've figured out your big gifts (or at least a few of them - just me?) and feel like you can sit back and actually start to enjoy the peace, the merry, the joy of this wonderful season. Then a few weeks before the big day, it hits you: you still have about 90 gifts to buy. Between teachers, Secret Santas, neighbours, co-workers and random second cousins, it all adds up pretty fast. And forget about budget - it's more about figuring out what on earth to buy people you don't really know all that well.

This year, make a list, check it twice, then get it done. I've rounded up the greatest gifts for under $40, perfect for anyone (and everyone) on your list. And when it all just feels like too much, there's always a comfy chair at Starbucks and a perfect Peppermint Mocha with your name on it. Happy shopping! And seriously, you don't have to get me a thing... 

SEE THE GIFT GUIDE HERE...

3 Real Life Ways to Wear Winter White

A winter white look you could actually wear outside. Source: Pinterest.

Originally posted in The CLOSET

Winter white is one of those trends that look so good in pictures but can go so totally wrong in practice. From Gwyneth Paltrow in that stunning white Tom Ford gown at the Oscars to to all of the pretty white pant suits on the Fall '13 runways, there's nothing dreamier than head-to-toe white. But in real life? Think ketchup, slush puddles and toddlers. Add a chocolate lab and minus 20 weather and that floaty white skirt doesn't look quite so cute anymore, does it?

Sure, white might not be the most practical colour but there are ways to make it work for your everyday life. Read on for easy tips to pull it off and 3 chic looks to inspire you to add more winter white to your wardrobe...

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SHOP SMART: Your Need-to-Know November Fashion News

A gorgeous shot from the Gap Holiday 2013 Campaign. Confession: I found this scarf in the men's section and promptly bought it.

I love to shop no matter what, but this month's crop of cool collabs, irresistible deals and just released collections has me especially stoked. Read on for what's new and hot in stores right now, just in time for the start of holiday shopping season...

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